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The Confessional

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The Confessional

West Port Oracle

27 West Port (Off End of Grassmarket)
Flight Club: AUG 4, 6, 8-9, 11, 13, 15-16, 18, 20, 22-23, 25, 27 at 23:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

The Confessional

Have you ever done something that you feel bad about? Need to get it off your chest? The Confessional is the perfect show for you.

The Best weekly comedy winner of Perth Fringe 2022 makes its international debut!

Anonymously write down your deepest confession and put it in the confession box.

Daniel and Cameron read them out. Instead of church where you are given wine and a cracker, in Australia we forgive you with a Tim Tam and a shot of Goon. BUT since we are bringing this to Scotland you can repent with a penguin and a shot of Buckfast!

Cam and Dan then count to 3 and the crowd say "We Forgive You!" You can then sit back down absolved of any guilt for the rest of your life!

Get along and be a part of an interactive experience that you'll never forget!

"Cam and Delby are the epitome of a dynamic duo, for a show that is pure improv and riffing off each other there was never a dull moment. The chemistry the two of them have is immaculate and they interact with the audience so well, will definitely be seeing this again! 10/10" 4.5 Stars FringeFeed

This year we have two entry methods: Free & Unticketed or Pay What You Can
Free & Unticketed: Entry to a show is first-come, first served at the venue - just turn up and then donate to the show in the collection at the end.
Pay What You Can: For these shows you can book a ticket to guarantee entry and choose your price from the Fringe Box Office, up to 30 mins before a show. After that all remaining space is free at the venue on a first-come, first-served bases. Donations for walk-ins at the end of the show.



News and Reviews for this Show

Immersive comedy experience where the audience confesses their deepest darkest secerets!

May 28, 2023   FringeFeed

Immersive comedy experience where the audience confesses their deepest darkest secerets!

Daniel Delby and Cam McLaren present The Confessional; an immersive comedy experience where the audience confesses their deepest and darkest (sometimes ethically questionable) secrets. The concept itself is a good one; you write your confession anonymously on a slip as you enter and place it in a box.

Everyone’s confessions are read on stage by McLaren and Delby and it is unanimously decided whether the confession is worth forgiveness. If you own up to your confession, all your sins are absolved are you are rewarded with a Tim Tam and a shot of goon to wash it down. No matter how ridiculous or wild, there’s no judgement here.

Improvisational humour is tricky to grasp, and the pair nailed it. They generated humour from unpredictable sources, whilst maintaining consistent audience engagement and high energy. Notably, there was very little reliance on preprepared material, which is a testament to their talent. There were no awkward silences and pretty much everybody owned up to their confession—including myself!

This particular show interluded with UK hailing Jon Pinder who was a delight to watch. Some people are just effortlessly funny. That’s exactly how I would describe Jon. He was the perfect addition to the show, and I would highly recommend checking out his other show SINGLE.

Cam McLaren has a fantastic stage presence, and just comes across as an all-round genuine guy. He can hold a crowd extremely well and has a good knack for encouraging audience members be involved without forcing it. McLaren is relaxed and easy going in his comedic style but injects his delivery with moments of unexpected sharp wit, which left the audience in fits of laughter.

Dan Delby, one of McLaren’s close mates is a sensational addition to the show. It almost seems necessary for the concept of the show that two comedians present it, and the pair bounced off each other extremely well. Delby should be commended for his comedic recall and timing, and also might I add, his rapping skills.

Grab a drink and be prepared for some solid laughs, get something off your chest and perhaps leave feeling a little lighter. Click Here For Article


Immersive comedy experience where the audience confesses their deepest darkest secerets!

May 18, 2023    FringeFeed

Immersive comedy experience where the audience confesses their deepest darkest secerets!

Daniel Delby and Cam McLaren present The Confessional; an immersive comedy experience where the audience confesses their deepest and darkest (sometimes ethically questionable) secrets. The concept itself is a good one; you write your confession anonymously on a slip as you enter and place it in a box.

Everyone’s confessions are read on stage by McLaren and Delby and it is unanimously decided whether the confession is worth forgiveness. If you own up to your confession, all your sins are absolved are you are rewarded with a Tim Tam and a shot of goon to wash it down. No matter how ridiculous or wild, there’s no judgement here.

Improvisational humour is tricky to grasp, and the pair nailed it. They generated humour from unpredictable sources, whilst maintaining consistent audience engagement and high energy. Notably, there was very little reliance on preprepared material, which is a testament to their talent. There were no awkward silences and pretty much everybody owned up to their confession—including myself!

This particular show interluded with UK hailing Jon Pinder who was a delight to watch. Some people are just effortlessly funny. That’s exactly how I would describe Jon. He was the perfect addition to the show, and I would highly recommend checking out his other show SINGLE.

Cam McLaren has a fantastic stage presence, and just comes across as an all-round genuine guy. He can hold a crowd extremely well and has a good knack for encouraging audience members be involved without forcing it. McLaren is relaxed and easy going in his comedic style but injects his delivery with moments of unexpected sharp wit, which left the audience in fits of laughter.

Dan Delby, one of McLaren’s close mates is a sensational addition to the show. It almost seems necessary for the concept of the show that two comedians present it, and the pair bounced off each other extremely well. Delby should be commended for his comedic recall and timing, and also might I add, his rapping skills.

Grab a drink and be prepared for some solid laughs, get something off your chest and perhaps leave feeling a little lighter. Click Here For Review



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