5 Mistakes That Changed History

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.

Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Adelaide Fringe Festival three times in 2023, 2024 and 2025.Following the launch of his bestselling book and first UK tour in 2025, Paul is bringing a new show to Adelaide for 2026. Expect five new stories about people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world.

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★★★★★ Theatre Weekly

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★★★★★ Edinburgh Reporter

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