Wanna know what a grogg is? Befuddled grafter Paul Hilleard is here to tell you.

Uniquely absurd observations … the precision and obscurity of the observations make them zing.’ Chortle

Comedian and podcaster Paul Hilleard (BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Chortle Hotshot Winner 2026, Channel 4 Sean Lock Award Finalist 2025) debuts Grogg at the Edinburgh Fringe. Named after the unique figurines made in his hometown of Pontrypridd. ‘Grogg’ is a show about leaving his dying market town in The Rhondda to chase success on the other side of the Severn

Hailing from Pontypridd in South Wales, Paul Hilleard is a “top-rate” (Spencer Jones) oddball stand-up. BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Chortle Hotshot Winner 2026 and Channel 4 Sean Lock Award 2025 Finalist, Paul is one of the UK’s best emerging talents, having showcased his daft and dry humour on BBC Wales and Comic Relief. Paul co-hosts the ‘Has It Got Legs’ and ‘Union of Scum’ podcasts. He also hosts the monthly Scumbag Comedy Club at The Gaffe in Bristol.

At a time when the individual is king, Paul is determined to make something of himself, relentlessly attempting to blossom into, well … what? A yoga instructor? Someone who can afford therapy? The third in a polyamorous relationship? Only time will tell. In ‘Grogg’, Paul considers how the figurines can’t survive anywhere but The Valleys… but can he? Will leaving his working-class roots for a middle-class town allow Paul to finally feel comfortable? Or will he always be … A grogg?

Title: Paul Hilleard: Grogg

Venue: Monkey Barrel Studio (80)

Dates & time: 3rd – 30th August 2026 @ 10.40pm / 22:40 

Ticket link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/paul-hilleard-grogg 

Social media links: Instagram: @acatnamedpeaches