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Comedian Saves Sea, Pays Ticket | Edinburgh News
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Comedian Donald McGinty’s quirky, coastal-themed show “Going Coastal” is hitting Edinburgh Fringe with a hilarious twist on seaside safety and climate change—yes, even joking about Scotland becoming coastal someday. Nominated for best poster at Brighton Fringe, this “very silly” character comedy blends laughs with a heartfelt message, inspired by his own personal story. He’s even cheekily downplaying his bravery—calling it less daring than an English comic doing a Scottish accent. Despite performing miles from the coast, he’s rallying audiences to care about the environment and seaside safety. Shows run Aug 6–16 at Laughing Horse, starting at 11:55 AM. Tickets are “Pay What You Want” from $2.50, and all proceeds go toward paying off his parking ticket from filming in Morecambe. Comedy, cause, and chaos—perfectly packaged.
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