Sara Barron and Rory Cargill

Our Work in Progress series is your chance to see top comedians testing brand new material in an intimate, unpredictable setting. From household names refining their next tour to rising stars shaping breakout shows, expect fresh routines, bold ideas and big laughs. Catch tomorrow’s comedy today.

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Sara Barron: Work in Progress

Sara Barron is one of the fastest-rising comedians of her generation. Since her 2018 debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, she’s starred on shows includingLive at the Apollo(BBC),Would I Lie to You?(BBC) andFrankie Boyle’s New World Order(BBC).

A powerhouse live act, Sara has taken four critically-acclaimed stand-up hours, For Worse (2018), Enemies Closer (2019), Hard Feelings (2022) and Anything For You (2024) to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and had multiple runs in London’s Soho Theatre. Her shows have received rave reviews from publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Evening Standard and The Scotsman, and she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Rory Cargill - On TV! (Work in Progress)

Self-described national treasure Beau Creme (Rory Cargill) hosts a retrospective documentary revisiting the nation’s favourite shows, stars and moments from every decade of British television. Join Beau as he hosts a plethora of iconic screen personalities (also Rory Cargill) and examines how TV has shaped and reflected changes in British society, as well as his own storied career.

Praise for earlier development versions of the show:“Shows like this are the epitome of the Fringe. A blissful 60 minutes of silliness.” ★★★★★Broadway World“A pitch-perfect homage to classic TV that’s a must see.” ★★★★★Lothian Life“High-energy, hilarious and very entertaining.” Chortle

Written and performed by Rory CargillDirected by Liv Ello