Jimmy Rees to Make UK Live Debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe With IN REEL LIFE
The Australian comedian will present In Reel Life at Gilded Balloon, blending stand-up, sketch, and character comedy.
Jimmy Rees OAM, Australian entertainer and viral comedy sensation, will make his UK debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his new show In Reel Life, running 7–16 August at 7pm at the Gilded Balloon. Known for his sharp observational humour, fast-paced delivery, and ability to turn everyday frustrations into relatable sketches, Rees delivers a high-energy, tightly crafted hour built for packed Fringe audiences. Tickets are on sale now.
In Reel Life is a fast, fearless and unpredictable mix of stand-up, character comedy, and sketch. The show delivers relentless satire, rapid-fire transformations, and big audience reactions as Rees explores internet culture, social trends, and the chaos of everyday modern life.
Jimmy first became a household name as Jimmy Giggle on the award-winning Giggle and Hoot, spending a decade on Australian television and touring to more than 500,000 people. Previously a fan favourite on Taskmaster Australia, Jimmy is also known globally for his viral character universe, including Meanwhile in Australia, the Brighton Ladies and the Guy Who Decides.
With a following of more than 4.5 million, his sketches have become shared cultural moments across generations. During the pandemic, his content exploded, reaching millions worldwide and generating more than 180 million viewing minutes on Facebook in 2021 alone, alongside significant reach across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Jimmy has also collaborated with everyone from Chelsea Handler, Jojo Siwa and Robert Irwin.
Following sold-out solo tours across Australia and New Zealand to more than 120,000 people, Rees arrives at Edinburgh with strong live momentum. His 2022 national tour expanded from five shows to 35 sold-out dates in major venues, marking one of the year's standout comedy successes. In late 2025, he completed a metro tour featuring brand-new characters and his signature chaotic style, including a comedic take on Donald Trump, across nine packed shows.
In 2024, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, becoming Jimmy Rees OAM in recognition of his services to comedy and charity.
Now, after a 15-year career built on character-driven humour and mass appeal, UK audiences are set to see what the global hype is about as Rees brings his distinctive brand of high-energy, cross-generational comedy to Edinburgh for the first time.
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