Inverness Fringe
Festival 2026
28 September – 4 October
At Inverness Fringe Festival we’re not just putting on shows — we’re building skills, confidence and community.
Our workshops give you the chance to explore new creative territories in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Whether you want to step on stage for the first time, sharpen your writing, move your body, or mix a set, there’s a place for you.
All workshops are open to people of all experience levels unless otherwise stated. Places are limited so we can keep groups small and the quality high.
Fancy a laugh? Do you think you’re funny? Would you like to try stand-up comedy?
Everyone has a story to tell and everyone has the ability to make people laugh.
Stand-up comedy workshops are also a great way of improving confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and general well-being.
The course will cover: - writing your own material, comedy structure, stage persona, comic timing, microphone technique and performance skills.
The workshops will be led by comedian Viv Gee whose past students include Richard Gadd, Mark Nelson, Jay Lafferty, Susie McCabe, Des McLean and Des Clarke.
Attendees will be paying to attend all dates (19th/20th/26th/27th September) 12pm - 3pm each day
Performances will take place on the 3rd of October during the festival
Viv has performed stand-up from L.A to Bangkok and has numerous TV and radio credits including The Comedy Undergound, The Stand-Up Show and The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected for BBC. In 2025 she was a nominee for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Awards and was also awarded the Lord Provost’s 850 award for her contribution to Glasgow’s comedy scene.
Viv was the recipient of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy at the inaugural Scottish Comedy Awards in 2014.
Taking place throughout the week of the Fringe across venues in the city centre.
These workshops will be for all levels of experience.
More details coming soon
We are so excited to bring you screenwriting workshops as part of the first Fringe. Taking place on Friday 2nd of October, these will be delivered by expert screenwriting facilitator. More details coming soon
