The Designated Fire Wardens: a sketch comedy show

If you are looking for something a bit different during this year's Brighton Fringe, there is a new sketch comedy show hitting the stage called The Designated Fire Wardens. It is a debut performance from a duo who have previously been part of the Durham Revue, and they have spent time developing this material at the Soho Theatre’s Character Comedy Lab. The show itself is structured as an hour of fast-paced sketches, mixing observational comedy with what they describe as absurd characters and surreal musical interludes. It is interesting to note that the production has received support from the Pebble Trust Young People's bursary, which often highlights emerging talent within the festival circuit.

The performances are scheduled to take place at the Rotunda Theatre in Regency Square. You can catch them on two specific dates: May 24, 2026, and May 25, 2026. Both shows run from 17:30 to 18:30, which makes it a fairly accessible time slot if you are planning your evening around other festival activities. Given the nature of the venue and the format of the show, it is geared towards an adult or young adult audience.

Regarding the logistics, this is a ticketed event. The standard entry price is £9.00, and there is a concession rate available at £8.00. It is a straightforward setup for anyone interested in seeing how this duo translates their background in university-level sketch comedy into a full-hour Fringe show. If you are already planning to be in the area for the festival, it is a relatively low-commitment way to check out some new comedy work.