
5 Mistakes That Changed History
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Paul Coulter will perform 5 Mistakes That Changed History at Leeds Playhouse on 25 April 2027. The show blends history, storytelling, and comedy to examine five historical mistakes. The production has sold out at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe festivals.
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the ‘Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows’ and was chosen as one of the ‘Picks of the Fringe’. Paul is the author of the bestselling book 10 Mistakes That Changed History which was published by Penguin Random House in 2025. Paul has appeared on air talking about History’s greatest mistakes on BBC World News, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio London and Times Radio. If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show! Part of the LCIP 2026 Programme
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5 Mistakes That Changed History takes place on Sunday, 25 April 2027.
5 Mistakes That Changed History is held at Leeds Playhouse in Leeds (LS2 7UP).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leeds Playhouse can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for 5 Mistakes That Changed History can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Paul Coulter will perform 5 Mistakes That Changed History at Leeds Playhouse on 25 April 2027. The show blends history, storytelling, and comedy to examine five historical mistakes. The production has sold out at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe festivals.
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We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the ‘Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows’ and was chosen as one of the ‘Picks of the Fringe’. Paul is the author of the bestselling book 10 Mistakes That Changed History which was published by Penguin Random House in 2025. Paul has appeared on air talking about History’s greatest mistakes on BBC World News, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio London and Times Radio. If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show! Part of the LCIP 2026 Programme
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When is 5 Mistakes That Changed History?
5 Mistakes That Changed History takes place on Sunday, 25 April 2027.
Where is 5 Mistakes That Changed History taking place?
5 Mistakes That Changed History is held at Leeds Playhouse in Leeds (LS2 7UP).
Is there anywhere to stay near 5 Mistakes That Changed History?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leeds Playhouse can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for 5 Mistakes That Changed History?
Tickets for 5 Mistakes That Changed History can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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