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Edinburgh Fringe Previews: Rob Auton & Iain Stirling

Join us for an unmissable and exciting night of comedy packed with laughter. Join Rob Auton and Iain Stirling to set the positive vibes before attending Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Rob Auton is a comedian but also a multitalented actor, poet and podcaster taking the UK, Europe and Melbourne by storm. He has amassed a legendary five star rating across twelve Edinburgh Fringe Shows, building an engaged community through stand-up comedy, storytelling and written work.

Love Island’s iconic Scottish voice (UK and USA) and witty BAFTA winning comedian Iain Stirling has a vast portfolio ranging from presenting on TV to writing, comedy shows, narration and even streaming on Twitch. Iain’s unique narration contributions shine through with Love Island being the most watched show on ITVX in 2026 according to BBC Newsbeat.

Dugdale Arts Centre’s three months of previews will bring incredible well recognised comedians to share their talent with you against the backdrop of our intimate theatre as an exciting prelude to Edinburgh Festival Fringe.