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# № 8 | Buy a ticket to shows and local venues that aren’t at the Fringe
- URL: https://www.paperweightmag.com/8-buy-a-ticket-to-shows-and-local-venues-that-arent-at-the-fringe/
- Published: 2026-08-16T10:02:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-16T10:02:30.000Z
- Author: Sunday Paperweight
- Tags: Greater Things

There's nothing quite like the Edinburgh Fringe, but with the ever-rising cost of putting on a show, not everyone can afford to go. This week's *Greater Things* is all about supporting everyone who isn't at the Festival, while rewarding yourself by seeing something unexpected from emerging talent.

Although it's true that there's much less on everywhere else in August, theatre schedules are still packed with stuff to see. And stand-up venues in London and other cities will host comedians that are breaking into the industry. It could also be awful, but that's what seeing unexpected shows should be all about. As the weather cools down, venues are enticing everyone back inside with offers. (The Comedy Store in London is offering £5 pints, house wines & house spirits, from 6:30pm to 7pm every evening except Saturdays).

It might just be the moment that you see someone's first show, before they make it big.

*Part of Paperweight's 'Greater Things' series; #1001 ways to live your life greater. Get it delivered to your inbox every week with Sunday Paperweight when you* [*subscribe for free*](https://www.paperweightmag.com/membership/)*.*