Mistakes that changed history

About the Show

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 three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

The show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the 'Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows' and was chosen as one of the 'Picks of the Fringe'.

Described as ‘John Oliver meets Horrible Histories’, 5 Mistakes That Changed History is perfect for history fans and those who love to have a laugh while learning something new.

If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show!