James Trickey is a British comedian whose work blends sharp writing, physical comedy, and, in his new show, one of the more extraordinary Edinburgh Fringe stories in recent memory. By day he works as an accountant; by night he has been building a reputation as one of the most promising young voices on the live circuit, with appearances across the UK, a Chortle Student Comedy Award nomination, and a Best New Show nomination at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Last year, his sold-out Edinburgh debut, Don’t Count on Me, marked him out as a rising talent, earning strong reviews and an enviable word-of-mouth reputation. Since then, he has appeared on the BBC’s Funny Parts and returned to the Fringe with a new show shaped in part by the strange and unexpectedly dramatic events of last summer.
LINKS:
James Trickey – follow & tickets
James Trickey – Instagram (@jamestrickey_)
James Trickey: Split – Edinburgh Fringe 2026 tickets (Pleasance Courtyard, 9:25pm, 5–30 August)
James Trickey: Split – Avalon press release
James's Perfect Console
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – Wikipedia
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Steam
God of War (2018) – PlayStation
The Last of Us Part II – PlayStation
The Last of Us Part II – Wikipedia
Bristol comedians to watch
Abi Clarke – comedian and content creator
Jessie Nixon – Chortle profile
Ted Milligan – British Comedy Guide
Pravanya Pillay – PBJ Management
Also mentioned
Glenn Moore – at the Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh Fringe
Super Mario Advance (Game Boy Advance) – Wikipedia
League of Legends – official site
Support the show
My Perfect Console – episode archive
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