Lessons Not Learnt
Lessons Not Learnt by Tom Sainsbury is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square. It has 7 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 16:05 to Sun 23 Aug, 16:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Kiwi comedian, Tom Sainsbury, is best known for his wildly accurate character comedy and social media sketches that make audiences laugh, then immediately question themselves. A familiar face from Taskmaster NZ and Wellington Paranormal, Tom has built a huge following playing everyone from overbearing bosses and passive-aggressive neighbours to iconic 80s mums. Blending stand-up, storytelling and razor-sharp observations, his live show dives into the gloriously awkward side of everyday life – small-town scandals, misguided confidence and people making deeply questionable decisions.
Details
- Performer: Tom Sainsbury
- Venue: Assembly George Square
- Space: The Crate
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Storytelling
- Country: NEW ZEALAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 74 seats (The Crate) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 7, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.00