Stand Up Comedian, Host of ‘The Staff Room’ & ‘All Made Up’ & Performer at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Harry Stachini has built a strong reputation in the comedy world, with his stand-up and crowd work clips garnering millions of views across his social media platforms.

A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today.

Harry effortlessly connects with audiences. However, don’t let his friendly demeanour fool you—his razor-sharp delivery and expertly crafted anecdotes keep crowds entertained. His material is both relatable and incredibly honed, earning him high praise from comedy lovers and industry professionals alike.

A regular at the UK circuit’s top comedy ‘The Comedy Store’ and festivals. Harry has continued to rise beyond the comedy ladder of the UK to become an international headliner performing at ‘The Laughter Factory’, Dubai’s major comedy club. On top of that, Harry has headlined shows in Australia at the renowned ‘Comedy Lounge’ in Perth and completed a three-month tour of Australia’s major comedy festivals, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane. Performing as part of the highly prestigious and long-standing ‘Mary Tobin Presents – Best of The Edinburgh Festival’. Harry is not just a stand-up comedian but also an accomplished actor, having trained at Manchester’s prestigious Act Up North drama school.

Harry Stachini is an outstanding choice for corporate events, award ceremonies, and cabaret performances. As an adaptable and experienced comedian, he is happy to tailor his set to fit the occasion, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. Whether delivering a knockout stand-up routine or hosting an awards night, Harry brings professionalism, charm, and high-energy humour to the stage.

Harry performed his debut Fringe show ‘Tiger’s Don’t Cry’ to sell-out audiences in 2019. Since then, Harry has gone on to perform for sell-out audiences in his now hometown of Manchester. His second solo show, ‘Grenade’ was a roaring success at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, having achieved a complete sold-out run, alongside a host of 4 & 5 reviews and a best show nomination.

Praised for his “Modern observational storytelling at its best” (On The Mic) and “Polished performance, honest observations and relatable material” (Scottish Field) Harry’s show ‘Grenade’ is a “Comically tight show. His anecdotes are funny as they’re outrageous” (Edinburgh Festival Mag) and his “Laughs per minute must break some kinds of records… Stachini’s relentless pace and quick delivery… kicks up the energy in the room so that it never settles… a perfect show for anyone who wants to laugh and will tick every box for a comedy fan. Not to be missed” (Pepper & Salt).

2025 saw Harry back in Edinburgh with his new Fringe show: Lobster (WIP), which was met with many sellout shows and a 4 and 1/2 star review – “This is British comedy at its best” – One4Review. Keep your eyes peeled for him at the Edinburgh Fringe in  2026, where he’ll be rolling out the fully formed show of ‘Lobster’.

During the COVID years, Harry ventured into podcasting, launching The Staff Room Podcast  in February 2021. This unique concept invited teachers to submit their funniest classroom stories, which Harry then shared and discussed with guest comedians. His fresh take on comedy podcasting earned him a nomination for Best Comedy at the British Podcast Awards. This cemented his status as a multi-talented entertainer.

Credits:

Top 10 Jokes of The Fringe 2024 – The Telegraph
Best Show Nominee – The Ish Edinburgh Comedy Awards
4 Stars – Mervyn stutter Pick of The Fringe
5 Stars – Pepper & Salt
4 Stars – EdFestMag
4 Stars  – The Reviews Hub
41/2 Stars – One4Review

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