Tom Short
Comedian | Writer |
Creator of Comedy Train
Edinburgh Fringe Performer | Multi-Award Winner
“One to Watch” (Starburst Magazine)
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What I Do
Live Comedy
Live Comedy
High-energy stand-up blending storytelling, crowd work and experimental ideas.
Regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe and across the UK.
Comedy Lab Workshops
Comedy Lab Workshops
Award-winning workshops helping comedians develop material, sharpen their voice and break into the industry.
Corporate & Teaching
Corporate & Teaching
Helping professionals improve confidence, communication and presence through stand-up techniques.
Press & Highlights
Press & Highlights
“One to Watch” — Starburst Magazine
“The Edinburgh Fringe’s low-key Keyser Söze” — British Comedy Guide
Best Comedy Trainer UK — Ultra Events
Upcoming Shows & Workshops
Upcoming Shows & Workshops
Comedy Lab Manchester – [Book Now]
London Workshops – 👉 📩 Join London Waiting List
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 – [Book now]
Short Introduction
Short Introduction
Tom Short is a stand-up comedian, writer and comedy educator with over 13 years of experience performing across the UK.
A regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tom is the founder of Comedy Lab and has taught comedy writing and performance at the University of Salford.
His work has been described as:
“The Fringe’s low-key Keyser Söze” – British Comedy Guide
“One to Watch” – Starburst Magazine
“Tommy Cooper-esque” – British Comedy Guide
Current Show
Current Show
Tom Short: I Get ChatGPT To Write My Edinburgh Show
Tom Short: I Get ChatGPT To Write My Edinburgh Show
Can artificial intelligence create great comedy?
Award-winning comedian Tom Short puts that question to the test by allowing ChatGPT to help shape his Edinburgh Fringe show live in front of an audience.
Part stand-up comedy, part experiment, part existential crisis.
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