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Six of the nerdiest shows of the festivals have combined to create their ultimate form. Starting at 11:45am and ending at 9:15pm.You can spend your day seeing the cleverest, silliest and most unique shows at the Fringe.Get a flyer at any of the shows. Catch at least three shows and win a prize!
All shows of The Best Nerd Fest are proud participants in the Free Festival and Pay What You Can shows.
Rik Carranza: Marvel vs DC
11:45 | The Counting House @ The Lounge
Board Game Smackdown
13:00 | The Counting House @ The Ballroom
Stand-up Philosophy
14:30 | The Counting House @ The Ballroom
Stand-up Science
17:15 | The Pear Tree @ Main Room
Comedy for the Curious
18:45 | The Pear Tree @ Main Room
Off With Your Head!
20:15 | 32 Below @ Main Cellar
Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC
11:45 | The Counting House @ The Lounge
Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges to decide which franchise has the best heroes. Join comedian Rik Carranza for an action-packed hour filled with tests of speed, strength, and courage (aka all the things that make a hero). Whether you’re team Ant-Man or team Aquaman, team Iron Man or team Batman, be ready to champion your hero! Dressing up is strongly encouraged.Use of kryptonite may result in a timeout!
Board Game Smackdown
13:00 | The Counting House @ The Ballroom
The cult hit is back!The funniest Fringe performers play board/card/party games live on stage. Hosted by award-winning comedian and UK board game champion, James Cook.
Stand-Up Philosophy with Alex Farrow
14:30 | The Counting House @ The Ballroom
Comedians explore big ideas through stand-up comedy. Hosted by former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow:'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman)'Packs a philosophical punch' ***** (The Student).Each day different guest comics investigate timeless themes. Previous topics have included love, truth, sex, happiness, evil, democracy and power. The host and audience have the chance to ask questions after each performer with thought-provoking and hilarious results.'Ingenious' **** (BingeFringe.com).
Stand-Up Science
17:15 | The Pear Tree @ Main Room
Love science? Love comedy? Want to laugh and feel smart? Come to Stand-Up Science, a compilation of fantastic science-based comedy from across the Fringe.Returning for a third year following successful runs in 2022 and 2023, this show is guaranteed to make you laugh and learn. Following on from successful sell-out shows about nature, bacteria, evolution and insects at the Oxford Natural History museum, host Matt Hobs and Alex Farrow return with more great line-ups.'Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original' (DailyInfo.co.uk).
Comedy for the Curious
18:45 | The Pear Tree @ Main Room
Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023.Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns. Learn how to get the confidence of Donald Trump without being a douche, why the puppy-dog look is so convincing, or the real difference between love and hate. Science has never been so useful! In a hilariously refreshing show featuring comedians and scientific experts, you'll get answers to questions you never knew you had.Think QI meets Mock the Week, live at Fringe!
Off With Your Head!
20:15 | 32 Below @ Main Cellar
Are you fit to reign? How long do you think you can survive as ruler?Come and find out in this one-of-a-kind interactive comedy video game! Part comedy, part improv, part video game and part choose-your-own-adventure, where you and two guest comedians try to rule a kingdom! A unique experience at every show – how will you fare, my liege?From veteran performer Sam See (**** (Fest)) and video game designer Stephen Case from RGB Monster (Trust No Bunny, Not My Audience).
