Shane Torres debuts ‘Skinned Knees’ at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

American stand-up comedian Shane Torres has made his debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his new show, ‘Skinned Knees’. Performing at the Assembly Roxy, the Brooklyn-based comedian uses the set to explore heavy themes including grief, strained family dynamics, and the complexities of masculinity.

Torres, known for appearances on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and ‘Conan’, utilizes pitch-black humor to navigate personal narratives regarding his mother’s final days and his father’s financial struggles. The performance aims to find absurdity and humor within the process of dealing with loss and responsibility.