Jain Edwards isn’t like other girls. She’s worse!
She-Devil is a show about conspiracy theories, autism, and men turning on you. Expect silly, subversive comedy from “literally the best comedian”.
Where: Daisy at Underbelly, Bristo Square
When: 30 Jul-25 Aug
Ticket link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jain-edwards-she-devil
Without saying too much, what can audiences expect from your show?
Audiences can expect a really fun, silly, but about misogyny, conspiracy theories and men turning on you.
The viewpoint I perform the show from is that of a naive, pick me girl, who thinks that literally everything that happens to her is “fine”. And there is no limit on what she will put up with.
I mean, this girl defends witch hunters. But with every step in the show, she gets closer and closer to realising her situation.
She finally finds her people, a group of typical nice guys and all seems well. However, there is a folk-horror ending that people won’t want to miss.
Where did you get the idea to create this show and bring it to Edinburgh?
The show was born out of a really weird and painful time in my comedy career.
This coincided with the very clear social shift in misogyny we are currently experiencing. I knew I could make a really fun, surreal show from it all.
I wanted to bring it to Edinburgh because it really is the pinnacle for comedy and I know that Edinburgh audiences will love this show.
How did you get your start in comedy? Do you find Fringe festivals inspiring?
I was a real comedy nerd when I was a child so from a young age I was just obsessed with working in comedy.
As soon as I got to university I was looking for gigs and trying to get involved in the Manchester scene.
I find Fringe festivals so inspiring! Seeing how much talent is out there, and the different ways people approach comedy is so exciting.
Sometimes writing on your own, you can get a little in your own head and your thinking can get a little rigid.
But being surrounded by other comedians and their work reminds you that there are so many possibilities.
What are you looking forward to the most at Edinburgh?
I am really looking forward to seeing other shows. Living in the North, I don’t get to see half of the comedy that happens in London.
Going to the Fringe means being able to see everything and feel like you are more plugged into comedy in general. I also love seeing everyone.
I have comedy friends all over the country and I love the Fringe for being able to hang out with people.
Where can we see your work after Fringe?
I will absolutely be taking She-Devil on a tour, which I am so excited for. But I am also gigging all around the country so you will be able to see me in a stand up night near you!
I also make comedy online, which I have lots of plans for post-Fringe, and which you can find on Instagram and TikTok.
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