Olaf Falafel is an author, illustrator and a stand-up comedian. His stupidly named comedy shows, including Olaf Falafel and the Cheese Of Truth, have been packed with sublime gags, including the ones that won him Dave’s Joke of the Fringe and that have repeatedly been featured in best joke selections in broadsheet newspapers.

As well as trying to make people laugh on stage, Olaf writes and illustrates children’s books including Trixie Pickle Art Avenger and the picture book Blobfish (‘Fish it out, it’s blobby good.’ Alex O’Connell, The Times). Olaf also has an Art Club on YouTube full of drawing tips and facts about famous artists. His school author events are, to quote some actual teachers “by far the best we’ve ever had” and “packed full of fun”

‘Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – This Time It’s Stupider’

11:30 | 6th - 30th (not 19th, 25th, 26th) | Laughing Horse at The Counting House (The Ballroom)

The comedy show that comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy, which will be the stupidest show he has ever let ooze out of his brain. Expect jokes, futuristic dung beetles, truth-telling cheese and we might also all draw a Spewnicorn! And, after selling out completely for the last two years, the genuinely stupid people will be the ones who don’t get tickets straight away!

‘Olaf Falafel Presents: I Used to Work in a Helium Balloon Factory Until they Let Me Go’

14:30 | 6th - 30th (not 19th) | Laughing Horse at The Pear Tree (Main Room)

Shortlisted for the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Best Show Award in 2025. The best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging Falafel is back with another thickly-sliced slab of stupid. Including but not limited to: mind reading mic stands, sausage-based nonsense and art-related buffoonery. It won’t be sensible. “On course to become an Edinburgh Fringe legend” ★★★★★ (GetYourCoatsOn.com). “This is a must-see show” ★★★★★ (ThePhoenixRemix.com). “One of the most creative shows I've seen at the Fringe” ★★★★ (EdFringeReview.com).

“An absolute treat, as enjoyable for the adults as it is for the children.”
★★★★ –Broadway World