Paul Coulter - 5 Mistakes That Shaped 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, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world.The show has sold out two years in a row at both the Edinburgh Festival and Adelaide Fringe. Popular with history-loving audiences and comedy fans alike, it was named by the British Comedy Guide as one of the best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows and selected as one of the ‘Picks of the Fringe’.Described as ‘John Oliver meets Horrible Histories’, 5 Mistakes That Changed History is perfect for history fans aged 9 to 90+, and those who love to have a laugh whilst learning something new.Don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show!★★★★★ ‘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★★★★½ ‘Coulter cleverly weaves the well-researched facts with modern day parallels; turning historical figures into relatable misfits’ - Glam Adelaide★★★★ ‘Coulter’s delivery is polished, his storytelling unmatched, and his references to current pop culture relevant and hilarious’ - Edinburgh Fringe ReviewIn 2025, Penguin Random House will be turning the show into a book ‘10 Mistakes That Changed History’ due for a major-worldwide release coinciding with the show tour in June 2025. You can pre-order your copy here.