Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear

Edinburgh Fringe Award Best Newcomer WINNER (The first Irish woman to do it!) and Comedians Choice Best Newcomer WINNER 2026, Marty Gleeson brings her debut sell out hour ‘Dog Ear’ on tour.

Directed by Abby Wambaugh, ‘Dog Ear’ was also shortlisted for the Edinburgh Fringe ISH awards.

Rolling Stone 12 Rising Stars Edinburgh Fringe 2026.

Hello, Marty Gleeson whispers gently yet sternly right into your tiny stupid ear. Her hand stretches toward you, one eye lights up like a spark, the other one is dead behind it. ‘Come on.’ Gleeson growls. Unnerved but excited, you take her hand as she pulls you head first into show ‘Dog Ear’ You’ll see magpies like you’ve never seen, news reporters in unexpected places and flaw filled moments of humanity all the while asking yourself, how important is detail?

In the hands of another comic, this is wacky silliness. In Marty Gleeson's hands, this is art. ★★★★★ The Standard

Marty Gleeson is the most exciting discovery of this year’s Fringe. A fascinating show without a single predictable moment, every joke comes out of the blue. ★★★★★The Telegraph

Gleeson’s a rogue talent, a messer with the soul of an artist and the capricious wit of an inveterate trickster ★★★★ The Scotsman

It’s hard to pinpoint what's so intriguing about Gleeson’s approach but in her hands, it all feels new ★★★★ The Skinny

Gleeson has a comedic wisdom beyond her years ★★★★ Chortle