Count Binface to bring sci-fi satire to Edinburgh Fringe with one-off show
Count Binface sets sights on Edinburgh Fringe after taking on Farage in Clacton
Satirical political candidate Count Binface is set to perform a one-off show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month following his campaign in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election.
The self-described “intergalactic space warrior” will bring his political comedy show, Count Binface: Face Of The Establishment, to the Pleasance King Dome at 4.50pm on August 26.
The appearance follows his recent electoral run against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, in which he secured 9,455 votes.
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The one-hour performance is billed as featuring his signature sci-fi satire and observations on Britain, marking a shift away from the promotional language of his campaign trail.
The satirical candidate has become a familiar figure in UK politics through a series of high-profile election bids.
He challenged Theresa May in the 2017 general election under the guise of Lord Buckethead, and later stood against Boris Johnson in 2019.
In 2021, he ran for Mayor of London, receiving 92,896 votes and finishing ninth.
He returned to the mayoral race in 2024, securing 24,260 votes to finish ahead of Britain First and earning a national newspaper endorsement.
Tickets for the 14+ show start at £18.
Tickets for Count Binface: Face of the Establishment, from £18, are available here. Age guidance is 14+ for this Fringe show.