Alex Kitson

A rugby coach on the side of the pitch reading a book called ‘The Old Man and the C Team’

Latest short story out now: “A Welsh Rugby Coach who got a Kindle for Christmas”

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The Randy Old Duke of York had ten thousand- never mind

Kitson's Email #21 Celebrity Traitors (Series 2:2 rerelease)

In 2023 I got annoyed about Farage going on I’m a Celeb and ended up writing this - about Idi Amin being bought back to life to appear on the Traitors. Unsurprisingly, I’ve rereleased it today (with some new artwork). It’s a fairly quick read - hope you enjoy!

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Kitson's Email #21 Celebrity Traitors (Series 2:2 rerelease)

Watching the Celebrity Traitors? Here’s a story I wrote about it

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If the Riyadh Comedy Festival wants comedians to stop criticising them they should just start an award called ‘Best Newcomer’

Cheers. Other countries have their problems sure, but nowhere else has the Cafe Local at Woking station

Especially alarming when the drink you can secure as part of this great deal is literally ‘water’

@lesliegold.bsky.social @thatbaldyfella.bsky.social @tommayhew.bsky.social I doubt you remember but I bought this up on your panel show and I was not believed and I’m still livid

A meal ‘deal’ for £6.49

This country is going to the dogs because we’re playing way too fast and loose with the word ‘deal’

Kitson's Email #20 (Series 3:1) Sirens

Link here! This one’s on the longer side so save for a commute or something?

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This is the first story of series three. More to come - this series will all have original illustrations - cos AI can do one. Would love it if you gave it a look/subscribed!

A Greek ship approaches a beautiful siren on the rocks. She is singing into a microphone

My new short story “Sirens” is out now. Odysseus didn’t tell his ghostwriter everything you know...

*Frog Transport Police*

See it. Ribbit. Sorted.

If God was a woman we wouldn’t just have one big light in the sky. We would have about 9 smaller suns dotted tastefully around the Earth for the ambiance

I remember when the Riyadh Comedy Festival wasn’t all about money and we all wrote our shows on Charon’s boat on the way there

I like to dine ‘al Tesco’ (meal deal in the car park)

An article from the Wall Street Journal written by someone called Julie Jargon

Why tf did someone let JK Rowling name a journalist?

BREAKING: “That’s not all!” - Friends of the couple embroiled in the K.I.S.S.I.N.G in a tree saga claim now the baby is playing basketball. More to come as we get it.

BEST REVIEWED EDINBURGH FRINGE SHOWS 2025 BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE

Kitson in Edinburgh surrounded by very nice reviews/stars

Had some nice news at the day job today

Realised I was addicted to my phone cos I thought a pub wifi password was “Est: 1874”

Screenshot of phone note from 2024 28 April 2024 at 18:31 Department of defense Odd Name. It mostly does offence?

Ahead of my time on this one

3 5 star reviews and a 4 star review

Last two Ed Fringe shows tonight and tomorrow. 9pm Hoots at Potterrow - come along?

Nuggets for starter. Cheeseburger as a side. No vegetables in sight. Makes sure we know why he only had a shandy. No notes. 10/10

5 star review from 3Weeks for Alex Kitson. "the future of British comedy"

Deeply concerning comedy news coming out of Edinburgh today.

I have had another nice review (from 3 Weeks). 3 more shows left

5 star review for Alex Kitson from the Phoenix Remix. It is overlaying a picture of Alex Kitson pointing at Arthur’s seat

5 STARS FROM THE PHOENIX REMIX

"A fantastic second hour from the comic and it is a show that is absolutely hilarious and has been one of my highlights of this year."

Insane scenes - thrilled people are liking the show so much. Only a few more chances left to see it. Hoots at Potterrow at 9pm x

Great to see ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for @alexkitson.bsky.social - catch 'This is Water' at Hoots, Potterow 9pm #edfringe #EdFringe2025

British comedy guide listing 5 stars from Snack magazine and 4 stars from Mervyn Stutter’s pick of the fringe

Reviews in so far - come along!

Alex Kitson standing in an empty yurt. He has received a five star review from Snack magazine

5 star review in for my fringe show tonight. So many tickets still available - come along if you fancy it why not eh

Been struggling to get reviewers to come see a self-produced/unrepresented act in a tent at 9pm when I clash with so many big shows. But there’s one in tonight cos it’s a day off day for lots of the big boys. Come along if you’re in town!

Alex Kitson has received 4 stars from Mervyn Stutter’s pick of the fringe

First review in for my show at the Fringe and it’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!! Gassed about this