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5 Mistakes That Changed History
5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world.
UK Tour • 6 August – 3 October 2026
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About the Show
We all make mistakes, but rarely do we change the course of human history.
5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world.
Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Scottish Herald ‘20 Best Shows at Edinburgh Fringe’
British Comedy Guide ‘Best Reviewed Shows’
★★★★★ “So engaging and entertaining that I forgot I was there to review it” — Theatre Weekly
★★★★★ “Brilliantly entertaining, earns its place as one of the best reviewed shows in recent years” — Broadway World
★★★★★ “Highly enjoyable and educational, it really leaves you wanting more” — The Recs
★★★★★ “The perfect balance between entertaining and educating” — Corr Blimey
Paul Coulter — Historian & Comedian
Important Information
Event Dates
6 August – 3 October 2026
Duration
110 minutes (incl. interval)
Age Guidance
Suitable for ages 12+
Historical Stories
UK Tour 2026: Featuring the same stories as 2025 (Alexander the Great to the Titanic).
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026: A brand new 60 minute show featuring new historical mistakes (and one returning favourite) for 2026.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026: A brand new 60 minute show featuring new historical mistakes (and one returning favourite) for 2026.
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