The Ultimate Guide to Taskmaster Contestants at Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Taskmaster has become a comedic institution not only in the UK but worldwide. Originally made for Edinburgh Fringe in 2010 by Alex Horne, the show was adapted to television since they cannot make enough episodes to keep up with demand. This has led to (currently being developed) spin-offs and international versions galore. Each series, five comedians, musicians, presenters, and other entertainers compete by solving seemingly simple tasks in the most creative way possible. It's a beautiful window into the minds of those we deem most creative in society. Here is the guide for all the contestants and contributors performing at Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

Taskmaster UK Contestants

Sara Pascoe - Series 3

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop (WIP) Jul 29-31 Aug 1-9 Monkey Barrel Comedy - Monkey Barrel 3 12:00 - 13:00

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Mark Watson - Series 5

Mark Watson: Work-In-Progress Is Not a Cop-Out, It Demonstrates Respect For The Paying Audience Aug 1-11, 14-18, 21-22 The Stand Comedy Club 2 - Stand 2 14:50 - 15:50

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Nish Kumar - Series 5

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe (Work-in-Progress)

Aug 2-16, 19-25

Monkey Barrel Comedy - Monkey Barrel 3 14:50 - 15:50

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Rose Matafeo - Series 9, Host/Taskmaster for Junior Taskmaster (in development)

Rose Matafeo: On and On and On Aug 9-16, 18-25

Pleasance Courtyard - Forth

17:30 - 18:30

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Desiree Burch - Series 12

Desiree Burch – The Golden Wrath (WIP)

Aug 12-13

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) - Hive 1 19:05 - 20:05

Aug 14

Monkey Barrel Comedy - Monkey Barrel 4

19:50 - 20:50

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Sophie Duker - Series 13 + Champion of Champions III

Sophie Duker: BUT DADDY I LOVE HER

Jul 31, Aug 1-13, 15-25

Pleasance Courtyard - Cabaret Bar

19:00 - 20:00

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Fern Brady - Series 14

Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk to Drink

Aug 22

Edinburgh Playhouse - Auditorium

19:30 - 21:10

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Dara Ó Briain - Series 14 + Champion of Champions III

Dara Ó Briain: My Entire Life is a Work In Progress (Work in Progress)

Aug 12-25

Assembly Rooms - Music Hall

18:50 - 19:50

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Ivo Graham - Series 15

Ivo Graham: Grand Designs

Jul 31, Aug 1-6, 8-12, 16-25

Pleasance Courtyard - Grand 21:20 - 22:20

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe - Series 15 + Champion of Champions III

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro

Aug 15-21

Pleasance Courtyard - Forth

23:30 - 00:30

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Sue Perkins - Series 16

Sue Perkins: A Piece of Work in Progress

Aug 20-26 Pleasance Courtyard - Grand

15:30 - 16:30

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Joanne McNally - Series 17

Joanne McNally: Work in Progress

Aug 19-25 Assembly George Square Studios Underground

15:30 - 16:15

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Taskmaster Australia

Rhys Nicholson: Huge Big Party Congratulations!

Tom Cashman: Everything

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Taskmaster New Zealand

Melanie Bracewell: Attack of the Melanie Bracewell

Paul Williams Plays the Hits Paul Williams: Mamiya 7

Ray O'Leary: Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger

Two Hearts: Til Death Do Us Hearts (Laura Daniel)

Guy Williams: This Glass House Makes It Easy to See All the Cowards I'm Throwing Stones At