REVIEW: Sofie Hagen – I Think Some of This Is My Fault, EdFringe 2026 ★★★★

Sofie Hagen is not just a comedian but an activist. (well, a self-proclaimed activist.) She has the receipts to prove it! And the receipts are, of course, countless tweets, one of which got her cancelled by the right and left alike.

Did Hagen deserve to be cancelled? What makes someone an activist? And what could be more important than having good intentions? In the current political climate, there’s been many a debate about the best way forward, about working with people you don’t fully agree with, about showing up imperfectly rather than not at all. But whilst staying up to date with every injustice happening on the planet is easier than ever before, speaking up and taking action can seem almost impossible when one wrong word can get you cancelled by the very people you thought were your allies.

Through vivid stories about their hometown mayor, self-deprecating but never self-indulgent jokes and refreshingly astute takes on modern social justice warriors, Hagen unpacks their relationship with activism, social media and comedy. She strikes an impressive balance between putting on a genuinely hilarious show and dissecting some of the complications of wanting to be ‘a good person’.

It’s rare that a stand-up show continues to play on my mind once I’ve left the venue; perhaps a particular joke or story will stay with me, but I don’t go into comedy shows expecting them to give me much to think about. However, I Think Some of This Is My Fault genuinely has stayed with me and, I suspect, will continue to do so for quite some time. It may be one of those shows that will one day be considered essential viewing for young artists who are trying to figure out how to balance their art and activism. In fact, it could be helpful to anyone who has already been on that very journey but is, perhaps, feeling a bit stuck or lost just like Hagen.

There is a real vulnerability in this show, a sense of still figuring things out; there are no definite answers but many a question, and a ton of brilliant jokes. Towards the end, Hagen mentions that his may be their last show due to how difficult it has become to make ends meet as a stand-up comedian. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I genuinely hope this is not the end of their comedy career as this show proves beyond a doubt what an essential voice they are in this industry and in general. But just to be safe, go catch I Think Some of This Is My Fault whilst you can – whether it’s Hagen’s swan song or not, it’s a brilliant hour of comedy and social commentary and a genuine stand-out at this year’s fringe.

Recommended Drink: A bottle of red wine – you’ll understand when you watch the show.

You can catch Sofie Hagen – I Think Some of This Is My Fault at Monkey Barrel 1 @ Monkey Barrel Club until August 30th at 15:20 (60mins). Tickets are available through the EdFringe Online Box Office.