2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Best in Class
A crowd-funded, profit-sharing show that champions working-class comedians. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock-off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOT's, failed GCSE's, bus stops, pay-day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment. Supporting working-class comedians from across the UK to access the Fringe. Previous acts have included BBC Comedy Award finalists and weekend comedy headliners. 2019 sell-out show - proving that the arts should be accessible to everyone, no matter what their background. Come and see what all the fuss is about.
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Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners 2022
The winners of the annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards - sponsored by TV channel Dave - have been announced at a late-morning ceremony in the city today.
British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2022Fringe on wheels
Comedian Sian Davies prepared for her 2022 Fringe by sustaining a clean break through her right ankle. The solution? Wheels...
Sian Davies, British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2022How class and money are taking centre stage at the Fringe
Barriers of social class and economics have long made it hard for comedians and theatre makers to bring their work to the Fringe. But now, says David Pollock, they're fighting back.
David Pollock, The Scotsman, 8th August 2022Fringe performers pitch tents and caravans as rents in the city double
Comics say they are being priced out, with venue directors warning that future of the event is under threat.
Rachel Hall, The Guardian, 4th August 2022The Financial Fringes: Free & PWYC shows at Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is costly - ever more so in 2022. Here's our guide to enjoying comedy shows on a budget this August.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 26th July 2022A digital pint with... Sian Davies
It's a smashing interview with an empowering sense that our industry disruptors are ready to fight for their place on the stage.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 25th July 2022Best in Class All Star benefit show featuring Frankie Boyle, Jayde Adams and more
Best in Class have announced an All Star Benefit Show taking place at Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th June 2022Sian Davies interview
I'm so excited to watch shows!
On The Mic, 21st June 2022Best in Class: Championing Working Class Comedy
With preparations for the Fringe well underway and spiralling costs a focal point for many, we talk to Best in Class about creating opportunity for working-class comedians.
The Skinny, 15th June 2022Best In Class lineup announced
Best In Class is back with a bang at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The crowdfunded, profit-sharing initiative, founded by 2019 Funny Women Awards runner-up Sian Davies, champions the talent of working-class comedians.
Funny Women, 17th May 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 15th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | The Counting House (The Lounge) |