Alex Franklin is a British stand-up comedian, writer, and performer known for absurdist, fast-paced comedy that blends surreal storytelling, musical elements, character work, and densely packed jokes to create an inventive, imaginative exploration of identity, science, and personal experience.
29th August, 2026
Stepdads: The Lord of the Rings
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
With Aiden Pittman (as Theyoden), Alex Franklin (as Legolas), Alex Prescot (as Gimli), Anand Sankar (as Wormtongue), Ben Alborough (as Sam Campbell as Denithor), Charlie Vero-Martin (as Shelob), Dan Lees (as Elrond), John Luke Roberts (as Saruman), Jordan Brookes (as Gollum), Luke Rollason (as Frodo), Nikola McMurtrie (as Helm’s Deep), Maya Ricote (as Arwen), Rob Duncan (as an eagle), Sigmund Fosli-Lillefjaere (as Aragorn), Tom Curzon (as Sam),
26th August, 2026
One Joke
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
With Aisha Amanduri, Alex Franklin, Andy Barr, Ben Alborough (as Terry Wogan), Benjamin Partridge, Bi-curious George, Cecily Hitchcock, Chuck n Jeck, Dan Wye, David Elms, David O’Doherty, Dee Allum, Demi Adejuyigbe, Derek Mitchell, Dom McGovern, Ele Mackenzie, Eleanor Morton, Elf Lyons, Ellie BW (as John Norris), Em Humble, Eric (Eric’s tales of the sea), Freddie Meredith, Jack Shep, James Trickey, Jenny Gorelick, John Luke Roberts, Jonathan Oldfield, Jordan Brookes, Kate Butch, Kate Hammer, Kathy Maniura, Katie Norris, Kemah Bob, Krystal Evans, Lachlan Werner, Lara Ricote, Laurie Luxe, Lil Wenker, Lorna Rose Treen, Luisa Wohlke, Maia Tassalini, Mark Silcox, Marty Gleeson, Mary Flanagan, Matt Tedford (as Margaret Thatcher), Molly Rose Treeves, Olga Koch, Ollie West, Phil Ellis, Rachel Baker, Rachel Porter, Rob Preston, Rory Marshall, Rosalie Minnitt, Sam Lake, Sarah Roberts, Stuart Goldsmith, Ted Milligan, Tom Newman.
17th August, 2026
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
With Alex Franklin, Darryl J. Carrington, Georgina Musgrave, Hannah Platt, Henry Whaley, Reuben Solo, Rob Kemp, Sharlin Jahan, Thom Tuck, Will Spence.
14th August, 2026
Alex Franklin: Kiss Me
Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh
13th August, 2026
Mothman-A Romance Musical
Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh
With Alex Franklin, Alex Prescot, Hudson Hughes, Nikola McMurtrie.
13th July, 2026
Fast Fringe
Pleasance Theatre, London
Adam Larter, Aidan Jones, Alfie Dundas, Arthur Smith (host), Burger and a Pint, Candace Bryan, Darryl J Carrington, David Hoare, Davina Bentley, Dru Cripps, Fanny Bleach, Hajar Woodland, Hannah Byczkowski, Jess Robinson, John-Luke Roberts, Jonathan Oldfield, Leo Hincks, Lil Wenker, Maia Tassalini, Maya Ricote, Mothman-A Romance Musical (Alex Franklin & Nikola McMurtrie), Omar Badawy, Paul Hilleard, Remember Remember (WIT? Theatre Company), Rob Preston, Rory Marshall, Rosalie Minnitt, Sarah Roberts, Sophie Garrad, Tom Brace, Tom Little.
14th February, 2026
Stepdads: Les Mis
Firebug, Leicester
Featuring Alex Franklin, Ben Alborough, Ellie BW, Lil Wenker, Rob Duncan, Steffen Haanes.
16th December, 2025
Long Live the New Holidays
Camden Comedy Club, Camden
With Alex Franklin, Alexander Bennett (as Jack Frost the lawyer), Andy Barr, Andy Field (as Cinnamon the Horse), Ben Pope, Fella, Jamie Mykaela (as Mrs Claus), Joz Norris (as The Smell Goblin and not a lawyer), Michael Brunstrom, The Mayor and His Daughter.
5th June, 2025
Sugar Trans Comedy Gala
Pleasance, Islington
With Alex Franklin, Ciara O’Connor, Dee Allum, Ella the Great (as Richard Melanin III), Frankie Thompson, Jen Ives, Jodie Mitchell (as John Travulva), Jordan Gray, Kemah Bob, Sam Nicoresti, Sam Williams, Stewart Lee,
13th January, 2025
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
The Phoenix, London
With Alex Franklin & Nikola McMurtrie, Caroline Mabey, Dru Cripps, Grace Jarvis, Jain Edwards, Joz Norris, Michael Legge, Rob Kemp, Su Mi, Thom Tuck, Vix Leyton.
23rd October, 2024
Just Good Comedy
London Hospital Tavern, Whitechapel
With Alex Franklin, Jin Hao Li, Lil Wenker, Lulu Popplewell.
23rd June, 2024
Alex Franklin: Gurl Code (WIP)
The Exhibit, Balham
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