This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2025 season. This season is now over.

5 Mistakes That Changed History - Pop-art Napoleon with fun accessories

5 Mistakes That Changed History

Comedy • Historical
New South Wales

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. After selling out two years in a row at both the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, the smash-hit historical storytelling show returns with a brand new show about five people and how their mistakes changed the world. 

Scottish Herald '20 Best Shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe'

British Comedy Guide ‘Best Reviewed Shows at Edinburgh 2024’

★★★★★ “So engaging and entertaining that I forgot I was there to review it” Theatre Weekly

★★★★★ “Entertaining and informative” Edinburgh Reporter

★★★★★ “The perfect balance between entertaining and educating" Corr Blimey

Presented by: Paul Coulter

Paul Coulter is a British comedian and historian based in Sydney, Australia. His critically acclaimed live show, 5 Mistakes That Changed History, has become a huge hit on the comedy festival circuit, popular with history-loving audiences and comedy fans alike. The show has sold out two years in a row at both the Edinburgh Festival and Adelaide Fringe.

Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

  • Hidden Gem 3
  • Mind-blowing 2
  • Standing ovation 2
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