Comedy

#1 All-Time Best Comedy Champion: War of the Flags

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Who are the funniest comedians? The Americans? The English... eh... probably the Scottish, but maybe it's the Arabs? Or the Asians? Canadians? No, it's your Irish cousin... or is it your Indian dad? Can’t forget about the Jews! The time to wonder has run out! Comics from every nation, culture and background will go head-to-head and answer the age old question: who are the funniest people? Records won't lie and there will be one champion. Join us with your country's colors, paint your face, show us your nips and let's get ready to rumble! ...

Comedy

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

AUG 13-24 at 11:30 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 18-24 at 13:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Perfect Start to your Day in Edenbrough! Hilarious Stories from around the world. Poppadums, Cricket, Tuk Tuks, Bollywood movies, Accents and much more. With only mild coarse language, this show is perfect for the whole family. Featuring Award-winning Indian Australian comic Aditya Gautam. "Master of toying with the fourth wall" ★★★★★ ArtsHub, 2024 “Comedy so spicy that your cheeks will be in constant pain” ★★★★ Fringefeed, 2023 “Will have you laughing out of shock!” ★★★★ The Advertiser, 2022 After g...

Comedy

#1 Freaky Comedy Party

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

A compilation of the festivals freakiest comedians in a big party atmosphere! Produced by award-winning comics ...

Comedy

#1 Mexican in Estonia

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Have you ever dreamed of being #1?
Ana Falcon's high-energy, late-night stand-up dives into her journey of becoming the #1 Mexican in Estonia.
Because if you can make it in Eastern Europe, you can make it anywhere!
This show premiered to rave reviews at the 2024 Tallinn Fringe: 'A powerful feat of storytelling and stand-up' (SourCreamAndDill.com). Ana Falcon, winner of the first-ever Estonian Comedy Roast, is a Mexican comedian based in Estonia. She is part of Pussy Jam Comedy, a collective which creates safe spaces where LGBTQ+ peo...

Comedy

#10 BEST KANYE TWEETS

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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#10 BEST KANYE TWEETS is a fast, chaotic comedy game show where comedians Dahn Rozario and Alessio Carducci put Kanye West’s most infamous quotes to the test. Each night, they read a mix of real and fake Kanye tweets — and the audience has to guess which ones actually came from him. It’s part stand-up, part crowd game, and fully ridiculous. No message. No meaning. Just dumb fun, loud laughs, and one simple question: Did Kanye really say that? I promise its better than his last 2 albums....

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#ComedyKaraoke

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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3 comedians step up to do a 5 minute set of comedy followed by performing there favourite song on Karaoke. The winner duets with an audience member that chooses the final song. ...

Comedy

#TheIck

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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💘 Dating Disasters & Freestyle Comedy – The Ultimate Interactive Night Out! Back by popular demand! After his sell-out hit 33 Years Single, award-winning comedian Daniel Delby returns with a brand-new show that’s even more hilarious and most importantly every show is different because it is crowd sourced comedy. 🏆 FRINGE WORLD Comedy Award Winner | “Great Show !!!! Hilarious To See Everyone’s Takes On The Ick!! Every Show Will Be Unique And Could See Multiple Times” Fringefeed Reacts 💔 Cringe, Chaos & Comedy– All in One Night! 🎤 Freestyle Love Song – One luc...

Comedy

0 AD – After Dairy: A Split Bill Stand-Up Show

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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An hour of wall-to-wall laughs from three of Edinburgh’s most exciting new comedians - Liam Jackson, Grant Barr, and George Anderson! Liam dissects his experiences in the job market, travels, and Scottish culture from a fresh perspective with verve and hilarity. ‘Very relaxed, confident, at ease on stage. Very consistent flow with good punchlines. Also... Funny!’ - The Stand Grant Barr is a stand-up and farmer hailing from the Kingdom of Fife. Grant uses insightful observations and hysterical anecdotes to shed light on farming and rural Scottish life. George Anderson is a Texan come...

Comedy

1 Hour of Clean Comedy

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Following a string of sold-out shows in 2024, Clean Comedy is back to show off even more of Edinburgh's funniest family-friendly faces. This is a stand-up comedy compilation with the naughty bits scrubbed out. Every day a new, hand-picked platter of award-winning and up-and-coming comics, perform material you’d be okay hearing while sat next to your nan. Best of all, our line-ups are made fresh every day, meaning you can come back again and again. And even again. You might not even need to bother with the rest of the festival. We’ll bring the best bits to you! ...

Comedy

1 Hour to Turn Your Life Around- All Your Problems Solved by Comedians

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4 at 13:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

AUG 5 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 6 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

You have it bad? Not for long and believe us… We’ve seen worse. Bring us your insurmountable secrets. No problem or scenario too complicated, silly or gross for us to take on. We want to solve it for you and we must. Relationships, work, feuds with the local council? This is your moment to have award winning comedians take on your secrets and scenarios to make a fool proof plan which will have you leaving with a new lease on life. Or even ownership if leasing is no longer your thing. They say the best time to plant a tree is yesterday, the second best time is now. We don’t know any...

Comedy

10 Things They Hate About Me

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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After a sold out run last year, Shinanne is back, shinier and funnier than ever. Shinanne Higgins by name shenanigans by nature. When it comes to relationships, Shinanne is ALL about the D...disappointment! She has NEVER been in love! Shinanne is a single, 40 year old "lady" on a journey of reflection. Her eggs are hanging on like contestants on Gladiators, see, even her cultural references are old! She grew up in 90''s Ireland in a world of romance novels and rom coms, but her relationships include the guy who "thought a vulva was a type of car" and the one who "couldn't get her a birthday pr...

Comedy

10,001 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-19, 21-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Downright hilarious" ★★★★ FringeFeed, 2024 "She makes some excellent noises." ★★★★ One4Review, 2023 Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023. In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest. Previous questions (answered truthfully) include: 'Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?', 'Can we draft your wedding vows?' and even 'Who’s the hottest audience member?'. Similar title, different show. Come along f...

Comedy

100% Badgers with Matt Hobs

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 15:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Love stand-up comedy? Love badgers? If so, this is the show for you. This show explores how the worlds of humans and badgers collide using jokes, PowerPoint, and West Country charm. We’ll learn about European badger and its dachshund nemesis, the presidential American badger, the world-famous internet sensation that is the honey badger, and many more. Matt Hobs has been performing on the comedy circuit since 2012; a proud Bristolian, scientist, and silly sausage. He is also the host of Free Fringe regular Stand-Up Science (2022-2024). Drawing on his background as a scientist, Matt explains ...

Comedy

100% C*ntinental

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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What’s the difference between expats and immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? Is Europe even real anymore? These global comedians are putting their lives (or at least their dignity) on the line to find out. “100% C*ntinental” is a stand-up comedy mix show, unpacking the experiences of international women adjusting to life, love and paperwork via ChatGPT. Find out what Italians are really doing with 100 types of pasta, if Germans actually wear Birkenstocks in bed and what would happen if Emily went to Paris on minimum wage. ...

Comedy

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back for a fifth sell-out year! 100% Funny Feckers, a Fringe favourite, is a hilarious compilation stand-up comedy showcase, hosted by cheeky international Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature, who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Funny Feckers has been one of London’s most popular comedy nights for over a decade. We showcase the best of the fest three times a day, from Ireland and beyond. With four award-winning acts per show, there's something for everyone. Come get your craic fix. You'll be back for more!...

Comedy

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back for a fifth sell-out year! 100% Funny Feckers, a Fringe favourite, is a hilarious compilation stand-up comedy showcase, hosted by cheeky international Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature, who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Funny Feckers has been one of London’s most popular comedy nights for over a decade. We showcase the best of the fest three times a day, from Ireland and beyond. With four award-winning acts per show, there's something for everyone. Come get your craic fix. You'll be back for more!...

Comedy

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back for a fifth sell-out year! 100% Funny Feckers, a Fringe favourite, is a hilarious compilation stand-up comedy showcase, hosted by cheeky international Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature, who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Funny Feckers has been one of London’s most popular comedy nights for over a decade. We showcase the best of the fest three times a day, from Ireland and beyond. With four award-winning acts per show, there's something for everyone. Come get your craic fix. You'll be back for more!...

Comedy

100% Scouse Comedy

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 20:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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What's happenin Fringe, Edinburgh's 2 favourite scousers are back! Join Kyle Legacy (Regular at Hot Water comedy club, Record for most gigs at fringe) & Dean Coughlin (Have a Word podcast, Chortle hotshot of 2025) along with some special guests for a show where you decide what the comedians talk about with nothing off limits. 100% Scouse & 100% off the cuff. You'll Never Laugh Alone! Sold Out Edinburgh Fringe 2024...

Comedy

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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'Funny. Fast. Free' **** (ThreeWeeks). Each night sees four experienced acts performing. All our comedians have been hand-picked from an ethical, fair-trade farm where they've been grown in only the finest organic dog poo. All our fart jokes are sustainable due to our unique carbon offset scheme. Each time one of us blows off, a tree is planted in Dagenham, Essex. 'Original, likeable, great timing and hilarious delivery' (Dan Kington, Danny's Comedy Club). ...

Comedy

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award-winning gag-merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner Masai Graham delivers over 100 naughty jokes in half an hour. Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza. 'Annoyingly good' (Gary Delaney). ...

Comedy

101 Rules for a Better World (By Comedians)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Comedians put the world to rights in this new panel show, 101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians). Hosts Leslie Gold (as seen at the Comedy Store) & Tom Mayhew (as heard on Radio 4) along with different guest comics each day present ideas to improve the world at large - imagine the opposite of Room 101. Each rule is adopted (or not) by an audience vote. By the end of the Fringe we hope to have 101 of these suckers and then... well, we have plans which may or may not involve petitioning the government to adopt the best rule(s)! Basically it's an excuse for bants with a view to mak...

Comedy

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 17, 24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 12-24 at 23:55 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Briony Price, aka. the [English]bird in New York, welcomes you to join her in this midnight musical-comedy, the "12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!" Briony is a Grammy Award Quarterfinalist, and has been featured at Carnegie Hall, Google Arts and Culture and HBO...if that's not a stamp of quality enough, you should read her Hinge reviews. Come join the 50-minute journey of laughter, music, and storytelling that unveils her adventures from London's streets to the vibrant chaos of New York City. Audience reviews from Fringe 2024 "This is the best show at the Fringe EVER - No lie and I've seen a l...

Comedy

1290.5 Steps to Autistic Success – Kittenageddon (Sidequests and Buffering)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Time for Stags to stop fighting his neurodiverse impulses & dive headlong into embracing his endless side-quests. After three months of following his focus, where will he find himself? Come hear his brand-new tale of Boxy (his cat) & their delightful digressions. Few things more charming... With nothing but a microphone and rain sound machine, Stags brings his audience into his memories. Audience doubled up in laughter' - Margaret Hall, Playbill...

Comedy

1k Comedy Presents: the Dodgy Accent Show

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Fake accents, real laughs! Five rising stars of comedy perform their stand-up sets with a unique twist: some of them are putting on a fake accent. Can you spot the dodgy accents? Comedians from all over the world take on the challenge to dupe the audience. Including undiscovered gems, 'Roast Battle' champions and Award winners / Nominees. ‘Distinctive stuff…’- Bruce Dessau, 'an un-flashy confidence’- Chortle, ‘You are funny, but you’ll probably get cancelled’- Prince Abdi. - Sold out run 2024 Fringe -...

Comedy

2 Boys, 1 Bucket

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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2 Boys, 1 Bucket - It’s not what you think, but it might be just as ridiculous. A dynamic split-bill comedy show starring two of the most exciting working-class comedians on the scene: Kie Carson and Cameron Jones. This high-energy, laughter-filled bill showcases two sillies trying to pay their billies. Kie Carson, a rising star from Liverpool, captivates audiences with his warmth and comedic finesse. Known for his fearless exploration of homophobia, life’s absurdities, and everyday struggles, Kie blends sharp humour with thought-provoking insights. His charm and openness have earned him p...

Comedy

2 Guys 1 Pub

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Two award winning Irish comics Richy Sheehy and Mark O'Keeffe are back with their best new bits for 2025....

Comedy

2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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After a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and having raised over £4000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians, Aisha Amanduri (Runner-up Bath Comedy Fest. New Act Award) and Hasan Al-Habib (winner B’ham Comedy Fest. Breaking Talent Award 2023) ARE BACK! Tired of being called terrorists, Hasan and Aisha became something much worse: comedians! See the double act people are already calling "Anwar and Dec-ina" 25% of artist's proceeds go to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians. "slick delivery with stereotype-crushing material" - Rolling Stone “Deliciously funny” – The Guardian "edgy...

Comedy

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Kirsty overshares about her sexy times, nights out and magnificent meltdowns. "She created an atmosphere where everyone let loose and enjoyed the wild ride. Munro's candid storytelling had everyone in stitches"*****Broadway Baby. "Loveable, loud and bloody hilarious" The Funny Firm. ...

Comedy

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

AUG 12-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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"One of the best events this Fringe season" ★★★★ 1/2 FringeFeed 2023 If Eminem and Whose Line is it Anyway had a baby... this is what you'd get! Award-winning comedian Daniel Delby and acclaimed freestyle rap superstar Macshane have joined forces to create the most interactive freestyle comedy game show on Earth! In Whose Rhyme, you will help your hosts compete in a series of improvised rap challenges that will test the limits of their quick wits, razor sharp mic skills and creativity - to battle it out for the ultimate victory - your laughs! Whose Rhyme's ...

Comedy

2 Wongs and a White

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 14-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Returning after a sell out season in Edinburgh, Two Wongs and A White is back! Get ready for a stand-up comedy show featuring Australia’s funniest comedians. Each night, Jenny Tian, Harry Jun and one token white man bring you the best of Australian humour. They’ve been on TV, toured internationally, sold out festival runs and written for telly. "delivery is spot-on"- ★★★★½ - Theatre Matters “Making comedy look easy” ★★★★½ Stephanie Chin, Lilithia Reviews...

Comedy

200 Puns in One Hour with Roger Swift

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:05 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The 2024 sold-out show returns. The comedic prop pun lunatic, Roger Swift shoots out his infamous 200 puns in one hour! So come and enjoy his trademark crazy homemade props, audio cues and PowerPoint slides. Expect corny jokes and silliness with no theme besides wordplay. Do not expect someone taking himself seriously. Dave's Best Gag of the Fringe list 2016, 2023 and 2024....

Comedy

3's Comedy: Afternoons

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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You’ve had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3’s Comedy: Afternoons. Featuring three of the best of the new wave of Australian comedians at the festival. They've done stand-up on television, they've won awards, they've written for TV, they've sold out shows, they've gigged around the world and now they've arrived in Edinburgh to do comedy for you! ...

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The night is young and 3's Comedy: Late Nights is going to bring you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. You never know what’s going to happen at Late Nights, the only guarantee is that you’re going to laugh. 3’s Comedy: Late Nights stars three of the brightest stars of the new wave of Australian comedy. They’re staying up late to deliver you some late night laughs....

Comedy

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Start your day off with a laugh at 3's Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together three of the rising stars of the new wave of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. They've been seen on TV, they've been heard on the radio and they've been bumped into on public transport on the way to gigs all across the world. 3's Comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh. 'You'll laugh 'til it hurts' (TheWest.com.au)....

Comedy

3's Comedy: Nights

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it’s time for comedy. 3’s Comedy: Nights brings together three of the best young acts of the new wave of Australian comedy for an hour jam packed with laughter. These comedians have done it all – they’ve been on TV, they’ve been on radio, they’ve performed all over the world and now they’re at the Fringe ready to make you laugh....

Comedy

33 Years Single

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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🎤 Love, Laughter & Freestyle Chaos – Don’t Miss This Must-See Fringe Comedy! Australia’s most eligible (and unlucky) bachelor Daniel Delby had his first girlfriend at 33... for six weeks. Now, he's turning his hilariously awkward dating history into a night of non-stop laughter, relatable storytelling, and need to see it to believe it improv freestyle songs. 🏆 FRINGE WORLD Comedy Award Winner | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Side-splitting genius” – Fringefeed 2024 💔 Dating Disasters? He’s Got Plenty. From brutal rejections to learning how to speak girlfr...

Comedy

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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'4 Teachers, For Teachers' ... or parents, or anyone who has ever been a student. Ever wondered what teachers get up to outside of school? Or what goes on in the staff room? Or what they really think of the students? Comedian and teacher Ty Gray is collecting the funniest teachers from around the Fringe to present stories and jokes from the classroom and beyond. Each show, he will be joined by a rotating cast of teacher-comedians so that you can experience the relatable highs and lows of one of the toughest professions! "Happy to say what other teachers would only dare think in pri...

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50 Shades of Ty Gray

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:50 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Ty contains multitudes. Comedian, teacher, traveller, friend, "party yogi" (Fringefeed, 2024). When he figures out what the other 45 shades are, he'll update this bio. Ty has spent the past year performing around the world, teaching to pay bills, dancing on tables, breaking up, making up, and most importantly, writing jokes. This is 50 minutes and 50 shades of the best he's got to offer you from this trip around the sun....

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50 Ways to Succeed at a Pointless Job

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 11:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Is your job actually real? Clue: if your job title is mostly abbreviations, then probably not (sorry, CEO’s, PDF’s and SEO optimisation wizards). The faker the job the realer the money! In this show we will demystify how so many people make so much money from jobs that are thoroughly pointless. We’re beyond excited to humbly share these ground-breaking practical tips on curating your signature style for climbing the corporate ladder, finding your passion for paying your mortgage and turning every email into a meeting. See you on LinkedIn! ...

Comedy

60 Minutes About Scotland

Comedy

Dragonfly / The Other Room

AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Vladimir McTavish and friends in an hour-long showcase of Scottish stand-up. "One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit" (Guardian) is joined by fellow Scots comics. Bill changes daily. ...

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9/11 Birds and the Bees

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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9/11 Birds and the Bees is a solo dark stand-up comedy hour that weaves together a goofy and absurdist narrative around growing up in NYC during and after 9/11. Based in downtown NY on September 11th, and dubbed an official “survivor” of the attacks, Sofia May takes the audience through the extremely unique experience of being a child survivor of 9/11. Within the trauma and the grief, shines exquisite irony, particularly in the healing process, which the solo explores comedic bit by bit. From competitive trauma for the best 9/11 story world wide, to being placed in the absurd "9/11 Therapy" by...

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A Cause for Laughter

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Wanna have a pint, laugh, then donate to a good cause? A Cause for Laughter is a late night stand-up comedy showcase produced by Sid Singh and Clayton Smith with the best tv and touring comics! Welcome to One Year in Scotland! A show featuring the best jokes, best comedians, and craziest moments of the last 12 years of Edinburgh Fringe Festivals! Curated by reigning Best Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Sid Singh, comedians for this show have appeared on television in America, Europe, Asia and more while appearing on stages all over the world!! ...

Comedy

A Horseless Rodeo

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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You can’t have it all. And sometimes you can’t have anything at all. And as Shannon learnt the hard way, you definitely can’t have a horse. Shannon Brooke is an award winning Australian comedian who has a gift for showing up to every situation completely unprepared. A Horseless Rodeo is a reflection on all the terrible decisions that led her to pack up her life and move to Germany. Known for her storytelling, passion and silliness, Shannon regularly hosts and headlines shows around Europe and most recently won the Roast Battle Berlin Championships. "Only someone who has put the mil...

Comedy

A Hundred Percent No Anxiety Comedy Show - Peter Bazely

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Nominated Best Newcomer 2024 for his show 'Ahh I appear to be having a breakdown‘ while having more anxiety than he'd ever had. This year Bazely is attempting to perform a zen 'no anxiety' show. Audiences say 'He's either a genius or insane.' and some say 'My favourite show of the festival’. Peter has been performing at the fringe for over a decade now so he can probably give you directions. '...an exemplar of anti-comedy’- Chortle ‘My kind of crazy!’- Richard Todd 'Like a low energy Stewart Lee'- Reviewshub 'Bill Bailey-esq'- Chortle 4 times Fringe sellout Guardian Recommended...

Comedy

A People Pleaser

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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James Regal takes you on a journey through a life spent avoiding confrontation and social awkwardness - no matter the cost to him and the ones he loves. From pretending to understand Spanish, to divorcing on Zoom and an embarrassing outburst in a Barcelona sex club, prepare to be wowed by how far one man will go to put himself last. But in a world that's forcing us all to be more selfish, wouldn't a bit more people pleasing be quite nice actually? *Winner of best Jewish Joke of the Edinbugh Fringe 2024* *Roast Battle League MVP* “James is one of the top joke writers we’ve seen coming ou...

Comedy

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by UK Pun Champion and Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022 Masai Graham....

Comedy

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming, one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by UK Pun Champion and Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022, Masai Graham. ...

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Aalex Mandel-Dallal: Puzzle (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 17-21 at 18:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Aalex was stuck, overwhelmed and panicking about life as she hit her mid-30s, so this year she quit her day job, dropped all she had and travelled to the other side of the world for a fresh perspective on how to give her life meaning. But she's back with an other worldly tan and a fresh set of identity crises. Can she piece it back together in 45minutes? Join her as she touches down in the UK, expect unexpected culture shocks, tales of dramatic misunderstandings, losing herself in the most populated place on earth and how she's froze time to get there. Aalex, a Born and bred in Londone...

Comedy

Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 13-24 at 14:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Run, come, gather round! A love letter to UK Garage and the iconic tunes that defined a generation. 'Garage Girl' is for anyone who lived it, loved it, or found it through its revival — all while asking: Was life really better then, or were we just young? Finalist of Not So New Comedian of the Year 2025, Abbie Murphy returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with her sixth offering — a fresh, work-in-progress show packed with nostalgia, humour, and heart. Described by Deadline News as “nothing short of excellent” and named “One to watch” by The List, Murphy continues to cement her reputation as a...

Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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That's not A stand-up comedy showcase featuring the very best comedians from Australia and New Zealand at the Fringe! Every show features three hilarious Antipodean comedians and resident compere/tracksuit enthusiast Daniel Muggleton. Daniel Muggleton is an Australian comedian in a tracksuit. Daniel Muggleton's live shows frequently sell-out at comedy festivals around the world, have earned him numerous five-star reviews and a couple of industry awards. Daniel’s comedy specials ‘White & Wrong’ and ‘Let’s Never Hang Out’ have aired on Channel 7, Amazon Prime & The ABC. He's also been hand...

Comedy

Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1, 4, 7-8, 11, 14-15, 18-24 at 12:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist is a comedy show about how the end of the world might be nigh, but it always helps to have a positive attitude. Adam was a catastrophist: he’d leave his flat and worry that he’d left the gas on and the place would burn down. He’d hurry back, fearing the worst, only to remember the kitchen hob was induction. Every time he took a car journey, there would be a nagging fear it would end in a devasting pile-up, a train journey would end in derailment, a plane journey would feature a traumatic experience. The disasters didn’t happen. Yes, trains broke down, one ...

Comedy

Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 3 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join multi award-nominated comedian Adam Greene (writer for BBC's The News Quiz) for super funny laughs and jokes about fun stuff that is funny and you will laugh. It's comedy to laugh at. Funny stuff. He does jokes, don't worry about that. Funny jokes, you will laugh....

Comedy

Adam Jones and Jess Lo: Daddy Issues

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 14:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Jess and Adam are memorable new comedians based in Bristol, they are reliable acts who regularly perfrom paid comedy spots. Jess is one of the few comedians in the circuit from Hong Kong, her relatable material has got her to perform at Backyard Comedy Club and finished as a quarter finalist in Leicester Square New Comedian Award, and a semi finalist in the Bristol comedy competition. "Endearing presence" - chortle. "She fucking killed it" - Sam See. Adam turns trauma related to his dad's death into comedy, along with other absurd ideas, balancing very dark with very whimsical material....

Comedy

Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 10:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 17 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Adam Morrison Jones has been lighting up the stand-up comedy scene for over a decade, captivating audiences with his high-energy, laugh-out-loud performances. From the charm of classic working men's clubs to the electrifying atmosphere of major rock festivals, Adam’s comedy knows no bounds. With entertainment in his blood, he delivers sharp wit and infectious energy that leave audiences craving more." Quotes 'He always brings energy and laughs' -BBC 'I really love this act' -Stephen Mulhern 'A big slice of comedy' -KM Express 'The next best thing to antidepressants' -Chambers C...

Comedy

Adventures of the Singing Acupuncturist 8: Big O Answers: Who Am I?

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 21-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 17 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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"You'll go places" said one audience member leaving her show in Dublin, Ireland several years ago. And yes, comedy has taken Big O places... This year, it was Seoul, Korea. Big O is excited to bring her 8th show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. A work-in-progress, she presented her show in the Korean language in Seoul, Korea in March 2025. She is excited to continue this journey in English in Edinburgh. Her 3rd comedy hour, she will explore topics of boundaries and cultural identity to entertain her audience through storytelling, comedy and singing. There may be some improv this year, s...

Comedy

Aidan Jones: Orlando Gibbons

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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My great-grandfather spent years of his life trying to trace the link between our family and Renaissance-era keyboardist Orlando Gibbons. He was the foremost composer in England in the late 16th century, now 450 years later, can this bald, Australian dickhead with a beard claim his legacy? ----------------------------- "Punchlines that will leave you laughing for days on end... This is what a well-crafted comedy set looks like!" ★★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser, 2022 "One of the cleverest minds on the Aussie comedy circuit" ★★★★½ The West...

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AL! The Weird Tribute (and How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense)

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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"Weird Al" Yankovic and Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe were destined to be together onstage, and now they are! (sort of) This loving tribute to two icons of entertainment will leave you giggling as your toes are tapping. American comedian/musician Steve Goodie brings it all together with songs and accordions and guitars and visual effects that cost many dozens of pounds, all for your amusement!...

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Alan Jay and Matthew Hayhow are Gay and Lame

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 13-15 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Prepare to be absolutely double teamed by two of Scotland's most promising upcoming comedic talents! After a sell-out show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Alan Jay and Matthew Hayhow are bringing Fruit and Vegetable to the Edinburgh Fringe! ALAN JAY (BBC New Comedy Shortlist, LGBTQ+ Comedian Semi-Finalist) From the rough streets of Glasgow to the stage, Alan Jay has become a popular face on the Scottish comedy scene for his ability to turn hard times into hilarity, using his upbeat nature and endearing charm to dance around the silly and macabre with ease. “Big brain jokes...

Comedy

Alcohol is Good for You

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 17:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join us for a drink and another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! The same spirited show hosted by Kyle Legacy but with all-new faces sharing their best drunken comedic tales! If they can't make you laugh, I guess you weren't drunk enough. Sold Out 7 years running!...

Comedy

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 13-24 at 16:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Alex Bertulis-Fernandes (British Comedy Guide Pro Talent Award for Performance Winner, Channel 4 Sean Lock Award Finalist, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist and BBC New Comedy Awards Nominee) presents her best jokes. Some of them will be dark. Previous subjects discussed include (in order of popularity): dating, dogs, racism, death, body image, sexual assault. “Alex Bertulis-Fernandes was probably the most talented writer of the night, packing her set tightly with smart, elegantly-crafted gags.” - Chortle...

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Alex Farrow: New Order

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A stand-up comedy show from former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow. "An intelligent new star with a skill for strong joke writing" - British Comedy Guide 'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman). Alex’s solo comedy shows have sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, 2021 and 2022 as well as being a British Comedy Guide top ten pick. "Very Talented" - Chortle. 'Packs a philosophical punch' ***** (Edinburgh Student). "'Laugh out loud' **** (EdinburghGuide.com). Featured in The Times as part of the Best Jokes of the Fringe. As heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra....

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Alex Watson: Bad Decisions

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 13-19 at 21:35 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Victorian State Finalist RAW Comedy 2024 Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Up-and-coming stand-up, Alex Watson, has had some tough choices to make and would like to share them with you in this debut hour. Expect belly laughs, quirky tales and dark observational comedy from this self-effacing and cheeky comedian. 'Smart, fearless, dazzling – a rising star of the stand-up circuit!' Tim Ferguson (Doug Anthony All Stars) Tour support for Rudy-Lee Taurua and JJ Whitehead...

Comedy

Alvin Liu: Love Letter to a Sandwich

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:55 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Would you sacrifice good food for freedom? Join Alvin Liu, a Chinese comedian who was once arrested, as he navigates the hilarities of starting anew in the UK. If you have a first-world passport, this comedy show is made just for you. If you don't, this is an instruction on how to get a first-world passport. Nominated for BBC New Comedy Awards "Potent in its imagery, authenticity, perverse logic and volatility" - British Comedy Guide "Hilarious... one to watch" - Chortle ★★★★★ - Morning Star...

Comedy

Ambulance For One

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 3, 5-7, 10-14, 17-21 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 3 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Westside Rodeo / The Sunken Room

AUG 1, 15, 22 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Ambulance for One Essex comedian Merryck makes his Edinburgh debut with a new show focussing on living life to the limit as the clock ticks down to the great inevitable. Rest assured no maudlin self-indulgence here, just plenty of gags and funny stories, and some of them might even be true. Remember, everything in moderation, especially moderation, and the grim reaper can f*** right off somewhere else for a bit. Preferably Kent “The Essex bloke is something of a geezer …plenty of showbiz patter…. his set proves very effective…. gag-focussed delivery…. high laugh rate…. you’d think that th...

Comedy

An Aussie, African and Englishman Walk Into a Bar...

Comedy

Dragonfly / The Other Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 22:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A revolving door of different African, Australian & British comedians every show! Come support your home country's roots while learning about other cultures in the funniest way possible. The best, most diverse comedy line-up at the Fringe. Each show contains three acts from these proud nations in an easy one-stop showcase. Sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2022-2024!...

Comedy

An Hour of Controlling the Dead with Alec Crane

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 11 at 23:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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After 10 years away from the spotlight, Alec Crane returns with his gift. Join him as he communicates with the world beyond, which, with the right guidance, can be controlled. Jump into the character comedy world created by Alec Crane - An ex-TV medium has come back for the first time in 10 years. Find out what the allegations made against him were, why he is back, and where exactly he got his powers....

Comedy

An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 18-24 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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An Idiot’s Guide to Self Improvement Join two self-proclaimed idiots on their own personal journeys toward self-improvement. Alex Camp is trying to stay sober one Edinburgh at a time and break the cycle of disastrous relationships. Dom Hatton-Woods hasn’t made use of his private school education but is slowly learning how to interact with normal human beings. This is a seminar on what they’ve learned. Dom has over 100k followers on social media and regularly opens for Connor Burns and Daliso Chaponda. Alex was a finalist of Musical Comedian of the Year 2024 and performs at comedy clubs acro...

Comedy

And How Does That Make Me Feel?

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 13-17, 19-24 at 23:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Eoghan has lost a friend and he’s not dealing with it well. Mostly as a byproduct of being Irish. A breed that isn’t exactly considered even novices when it comes to addressing emotions head on. Following a two year dance with insomnia, he decides to go to therapy for the first time in his life, but unsurprisingly he has a lot more things to unearth and get his big Irish head around before he can deal with grief. And How Does That Make Me Feel? is a musical stand up comedy show that delves into the deluded pursuit of dreams that end up causing you more stress than joy. All this leads to com...

Comedy

Angel Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:00 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a brand new showcase of new acts to Edinburgh for the 2025 – after eight sell-out years! Award-winning comedians and the best new acts. Watch the stars of the future for free. Or book ahead to guarantee entry. Time Out-recommended and Top 10 on TripAdvisor. ...

Comedy

Angela Bra: Secret Diary of a Bingo Call Girl

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 21:35 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The absolutely dabulous Miss Angela Bra invites you to a spectacular show of surreal stories, playful parodies and polished puns reflecting her life on the front line of the north-west party bingo circuit. Get your dabbers ready as Angela very much puts the house in house party! Critics Choice Award Winner at The Bay Fringe 2024 and Best Comedy Show Nominee at both the 2024 and 2023 Buxton Fringe. "a cheerily endearing persona...she will get you taking part, whatever your initial reluctance" - Chortle ...

Comedy

Anime-Zing!

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 18:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Voice actors bring anime to life through games, challenges, and live dubbing! New show every day with special guests, so no two performances are the same! Hosted by former Hello Kitty voice, Tokyo-based voice-artist, Soness Stevens. www.animezing.games...

Comedy

Anna Beros - High Hoe

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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From Slut City comes an hour of honest loving stand-up. Would a hoe by any other name stank as sweet? And why not go pro? Can we reward ourselves without rimming junkiedom? What's up with narcissists? How much motherhood can you afford? Lovingly pegging social norms from behind with warming, incisive stand-up and playful audience interaction, High Hoe is Anna's third solo hour following Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity, which both had successful Fringe runs 2023-2024. Anna's an Aussie, independent full-time stand-up comedian based in Berlin, performing since 2018. Reviewed by The Age a...

Comedy

Around The World in 80 Puns

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 11:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Glaswegian comedian and author Iain MacDonald embraces the international aspect of the festival as he takes you on a punventure around the world in which he has a joke for each and every country. You tell him the country- he'll tell you the joke! And with the aid of his GIANT map and mini globes for the audience, there'll be plenty of opportunities to try and catch him out! ‘ Scotland’s Prince of Puns ‘ BBC Radio Scotland ...

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Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 12 at 19:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"There's no no-show business like no-show business" From the Author of "How to Write, Perform and Produce a Cancelled Edinburgh Fringe Show" comes an hour of nothing. Musical Comedian Ashley Frieze is not coming to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Don't go looking for him. He's not here. He's at home, probably. The price of staging a show, even with the help of the Free Festival, has risen to the point that most performers are going to lose their shirts to put on a show. Paying to stage a no-show is significantly cheaper and more bang for your buck than attending the Fringe these days. Perh...

Comedy

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians and the audience do a crossword and maybe get around to talking about the news. Get angry, get the clues and get laughs. Pegasus Compilation show of the year 2024...

Comedy

Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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(Shortlisted for best show @ 2024 ISH Edinburgh comedy awards) Ashley Haden is back with his "ugly comedy for an ugly world" (Chortle).. When he began comedy, Ashley thought that we were all c*nts, but as age and reality has ravaged him, he has come to the realisation that it is you. You are all C*nts. ★★★★★ - RADIOHAHA "A Hidden Dark Gem" ★★★★ - ONE REVIEW "Ashley Haden is a talent" The National "Ashley Haden is darker than Frankie Boyle" Shortlisted for best show ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Pegasus New Comedian of the year 2...

Comedy

Asian American Cultural Confusion

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 18-22 at 11:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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What do a British Chinese woman and an American expat have in common? More than you might think! In Asian American Cultural Confusion, Shuang Teng and Rabiah Coon team up for a hilarious split-bill show that dives into the awkward, surprising, and sometimes absurd realities of life in the UK. Shuang moved to the UK as a child from China, bringing with her a rich heritage that sometimes clashes with her British identity. Rabiah landed on these shores as an adult, bringing her American upbringing along for the ride. Together, they explore everything from the joys of British small talk to the co...

Comedy

Asian. British. Confused? (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 3-7, 10-14 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Vinny Shiu is making serious waves on the UK comedy circuit, delivering bold, unfiltered humour that turns his personal struggles into laugh-out-loud moments. As an Asian man growing up in the UK, Vinny hilariously dives into identity, family drama, dating disasters, trauma, and finding his path in life. With sharp jokes, immersive storytelling, and musical comedy, his dynamic performances leave audiences buzzing. Winner of Southampton Comedian of the Year 2023 and a finalist in British Comedian of the Year 2024, Vinny’s meteoric rise is one to watch—catch him as he storms to stardom! Check ou...

Comedy

Bad Timing

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Born in rural Ireland, in the often forgotten Irish county of Cavan, 15 minutes from Northern Ireland. Gaffney grew up on Irish farms. The hardcore Irish ways of GAA, religion and drinking were bet into him from an early age. A life of mad events and crazy Irish characters. Listen to him describe, rant, shout and laugh at his life as 27 year 'redneck' 'culchie' from Ireland's 'quiet' yet 'mental' countryside. Martin Angolo – ‘Mr Gaffney is one to watch - a comedic tornado’ Neil Delamere - 'Darren is one to watch in Irish Comedy' Ardal O'Hanlon - 'one of the best MC's around' ...

Comedy

Basil Bottler: Lazy Sod

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 13 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Basil bottler, intergalactic man of mystery, the galaxy’s laziest comedian is Back! After taking last year off (because he couldn't be bothered), cult underground sensation Basil is back at the fringe this year with a new one-off comedy show, with jokes, songs, poems, but mostly a lot of laziness. Don’t miss your one and only chance to see self employed astronaut Basil in the flesh/cardboard as he performs his unique brand of comic chaos - unless he’s feeling a bit tired. Basil is a lover, a dreamer, a visionary, but most of all he’s a Lazy Sod. Basil Bottler. A ramshackle scarecrow made of...

Comedy

Beat the Comic - Quiz Show

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-24 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Your chance to get thrown into a hilarious head-to-head with top comics. Test your wits and general knowledge as you battle for crown glory in this quiz show. Laugher guaranteed, victory uncertain....

Comedy

Bec Charlwood: Middle Child

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room

JUL 31, AUG 1, 3-7, 10-15 at 19:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Bec Charlwood is an Australian Comedian and not just a middle child she is in the middle of everything. Her career, her relationship, finding the perfect skincare routine. Blah, blah, blah. Oh you're still reading this? Wow, good on you. Most people give up by this point. You must have a great attention span. Which is exactly the kind of audience member I need to give me the attention I never got as a middle child. Here's some more stats if you need them: Bec has been handpicked to open for comedian's like Alan Carr, Joanne McNally, Wil Anderson, Saturday Night Live's Jay Pharaoh and Zo...

Comedy

Ben Ashurst: Three Cheese Straws For A Pound

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 12:50 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Ben Ashurst is struggling. Now in his thirties, he should be getting his act together, but it's hard when the world doesn't make any sense. What do you mean you can't walk through a drive-thru?! He's going back to a simpler time, back to when three cheese straws were a pound. This warm, light-hearted stand-up comedy show hilariously highlights the things in life that Ben thinks should be simple... but aren't. Whatever happens, we can laugh about it over some cheesy baked goods (vegan cheese straws available). Stand-Up For Cider Winner 2023 “Ben is so likeable, warm and most impo...

Comedy

Best In Class

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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*****Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize Winners***** Best in Class is an award winning showcase of working class comedians from across the UK. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOT’s, failed GCSE’s, bus stops, pay day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment. "A fantastic crowd-funded initiative which brings working-class comics to the Fringe" **** (The Scotsman) "A great showcase of genuine talent" ****(The Wee Review) "Wonderfully funny" ****(Broadway World)...

Comedy

Best Nerd Fest Showcase

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

AUG 19 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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See the best nerdy and geeky comedians at the Free Fringe for One Night Only! The Best Nerd Fest presents our showcase for this year, featuring comics that will tickle the little grey cells, whether you are a geek, nerd, fan, or just a normie! ...

Comedy

Best Of Canada

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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There are some great Canadian comedians out there Jim Carey, Norm Macdonald and Russel Peters. None of them will be on this show, but the new wave of Canadian stand-up will be. Make your way to the "Best Of Canada" and see Stand-up at its Canadian greatness, With Resident Compere David Tsonos bringing you the best of his countrymen on this fantastic Compilation show. Sit back and get transported to what life is like in a Canadian Stand-up comedy club....

Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Afternoon Show)

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. "The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone" ★★★★1/2 (Fringefeed) "A comedy smorgasbord" ★★★★ (GreatScott.media) "Hilarious comics ... A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co and are bound to get a few solid laughs out of the night" ★★★★ (Fringefeed) "A fine set of comics, who entertained ev...

Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Evening Show)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians at the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. "The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone" ★★★★1/2 (Fringefeed) "A comedy smorgasbord" ★★★★ (GreatScott.media) "Hilarious comics ... A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co and are bound to get a few solid laughs out of the night" ★★★★ (Fringefeed) "A fine set of comics, who entertained ever...

Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Late Show)

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:59 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. "The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone" ★★★★1/2 (Fringefeed) "A comedy smorgasbord" ★★★★ (GreatScott.media) "Hilarious comics ... A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co and are bound to get a few solid laughs out of the night" ★★★★ (Fringefeed) "A fine set of comics, who entertained ev...

Comedy

Best of Northern Irish and Friends

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A showcase of up-and-coming and established Northern Irish talent, plus some of the biggest and best names in stand-up, hosted by William Thompson (As seen and heard on Have A Word podcast, Tea With Me podcast, BBC Radio Scotland, Dave and Channel 4)...

Comedy

Best of Northern Stand-Up

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 18-19 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Best the Northern Stand-Up is a mixed-bill stand-up comedy show bringing you the finest comedians from the North of England and beyond. Each night, 3 to 4 comedians grace the stage to show you why Northern Comedy has never been better. Featuring TV Comedians and the very best new acts on the circuit. Hosted by Mancunian Charlie Lewis - an experienced host and described by the BBC as "Absolutely Brilliant!" ...

Comedy

Bread Wars

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-10 at 00:25 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Two comedians in the ultimate sourdough split bill smackdown. In the brown corner: Vish Lal, one man on a mission to work out whether he’s an absolute geezer or an absolute virgin. In the white corner: Genny Edwards (Timeout Red Hot Comedy Finalist) who just wants to know where Manic Pixie Dream Girls go when they grow up. ‘They win the audience over with their natural charm and chemistry.’ — Dec Munro, Co-Founder of the Bill Murray...

Comedy

Caroline Madds: Buzzin' (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 12-24 at 10:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Clear comic talent' (Beyond the Joke) Caroline Madds gets a birthday present she wasn’t expecting: Tinnitus, it took her silence, so she took her cochlea into her own hands, with chaotic results. An East Midlands,award-entering comedian, finalist - So You Think You're Funny?, New Act of the Year (NATYS) Bath New Act & Reading New Comedian & Funny Women Awards Semi-Finalist. Crashing into her mid-thirties and missing every box: Put a deposit down on a small house… white, sauvignon blanc. Made some bad investments in ASOS and when every woman around her was trying to find their authentic sel...

Comedy

Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 18-24 at 11:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join online sensation and rising star of the circuit Charlie Lewis for his debut solo show 'HUNGRY!' Described by BBC as "Absolutely brilliant!" Charlie is fast becoming a favourite on the comedy circuit with his quick-fire gags and witty anecdotes. Despite being relatively new on the circuit, he has quickly transitioned into paid work up and down the country and his live work is complimented by his online success, raking up over 50 million views across social media. Come and find out why he's so damn hungry. "Absolutely Brilliant!" - The BBC "Destined for Stardom" - Smacked Arse Comedy ...

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Cheekykita – Batshit

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 3 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 21-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Multi award-winning Cheekykita, master of physical comedy and Queen of the bizarre… brings you her brand new show; Batsh!t. Meet the woman who is on a mission to find the golden ticket to see a certain popular band that hails from the “Hollywood” of England… Manchester! Enter the brain (or home, they’re one and the same!) of Batsh!t, as she takes you through her abode to meet her kooky friends. Expect top tunes & get ready to take part in sing-a-longs, dances and daftness! Save £350 on a once in a lifetime opportunity to see that band from the 90’s and come see Batsh!t instead! what they sa...

Comedy

Chips, Cheese, and Curry

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

JUL 31, AUG 1-4 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Chips, Cheese & Curry – A comedy show spicier than anything you can find in the UK. Three years ago, I was just a guy in the audience at the Fringe, watching Daniel Sloss, thinking, “One day, that’ll be me.” Now, here I am—still wondering, but with a microphone and a slightly concerning amount of confidence. Growing up in a small town in India, stand-up comedy wasn’t exactly seen as a “real job.” Moving to Glasgow didn’t help much either—especially when I accidentally joined an Orange Walk (I thought it was a charity run... IT WAS NOT). This show is about finding humour in life’s messies...

Comedy

Chonk

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 18-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Fatty. Chubby. Blobby. Plump. Plus-size. CHONK. Enjoy a body-positive buffet of comedians from across the fringe. Hosted by chunky Welshman Stuart Thomas. British Comedy Guide Comedy Poster Awards Finalist Frog and Bucket World Series Finalist. RedWillow New Comedian Runner-up. 'An appealing presence' (Chortle). 'Impressive as it was impeccable' (Notts Comedy Review) 'Bad fatty; great comedian! Oh so freaking funny!' (Sofie Hagen) 'Made me laugh a lot' (The Scotsman) Fresh line-up daily....

Comedy

Cobin Millage: A Losing Battle With Grass That Just Won't Stop Growing

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 1-12, 14-24 at 20:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Cobin Millage brings his sophomore show to the Edinburgh Fringe. After his debut show "Fifteen pints With a Wax Figure of Renowned Painter Pablo Picasso" was listed as one of the British Comedy Guide's recommended shows, and he was subsequently nominated for Best Newcomer at the Comedian's Choice Awards, he comes back to address his bizarre name, some details about being forgotten in time, and the idea that he'll die one day, all through his usual whimsical rants, historical analysis, and offbeat sensibilities. "Cobin Millage has become an expert." - Chortle "Wild and funny in equal mea...

Comedy

Comedians & Dragons

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Join 3 comedians who almost certainly have no idea how to play Dungeons & Dragons, as they attempt to go on a live fantasy adventure! Questing ain't easy however, especially when the audience can change the outcome of dice rolls. Will our adventurers survive? Based on previous audiences, almost certainly not! No knowledge of D&D or anything like it required (rules lawyers absolutely welcome though). So come and watch some ridiculous fantasy characters make some very poor decisions! Reserve for free! Donations accepted at the end of the show! ------ Best Format Show - Comedy Clu...

Comedy

Comedy Compilation Show

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Indulge yourself in bite-sized hilarity featuring the funniest stand-up comedians from around the globe. Catch this fantastic Fringe showcase for a taste of the freshest talent & uproarious laughter that's sure to leave you wanting more. ...

Comedy

Comedy Drinking Games

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Four Comedians perform head to head in a series of challenges where every failed task results in a shot! They first do 7-minute sets. For every joke that bombs, they have to do a shot. Then they are matched in a Yo Momma joke-off, each round lasting 90 seconds. Every time a comedian laughs: another shot! The audience then vote for their two favourites, to go head to head in a game of Never Have I Ever where, if the comic drinks, they have to explain the story! Will the comics still be standing by the end? Will the acts even be able to stand up by the end of their set? You'll have to...

Comedy

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024 "Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024 Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy Ever wonder why we are the way we are? Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins brings together comedians and scientists in her critically acclaimed panel show. This year features two rotating topics: Bad Habits and The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories. Learn why some people can't stop biting their nails and why others genuinely think the earth is flat. We'll answer questions you n...

Comedy

Comedy Queers

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Comedy Queers is a spicy mix of outrageous queer comedians, cabaret and drag acts. A sell-out Fringe phenomenon since 2018. Looking for diversity? It's what we do best, babe! If you’ve seen enough cis, straight dudes with the same haircut / t-shirt / jokes / toxicity, come and party with the kings, queens and royal-thems of comedy. Expect chaos, drag, stand-up, glitter, queer joy and an ever changing line-up of LGBTQIA+ acts to grace our stage. Comedy Queers is a big queer party, every. Single. Night! **** (DeadlineNews.co.uk)....

Comedy

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 00:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must Strip! Come along for an hour of high-caliber comedy mixed up with loose, wild & sexy late-night antics hosted by Kyle Legacy! Sold Out Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2024...

Comedy

Coming out with Doctor Who

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room

AUG 13-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Here’s a condensed version of your draft under 4000 characters: SJ Wyatt: Glitter, Bitter, and Revolution-Ready (Doctor Who Permitting) SJ Wyatt is a bisexual, bipolar, geeky queer activist with a flair for glitter-drenched, prop-based storytelling. Known for their darkly comic monologues on the cabaret circuit, SJ combines humor, activism, and heartfelt introspection. They describe their comedic style as “glitter and bitter,” reflecting both the sparkle and sting of their lived experiences. Rooted in activism, SJ founded Lithium Laughter, a community performance project challenging s...

Comedy

Common Ground – An Upbeat Crowd Work Show About Random Connections

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Is it possible to find the silliest common denominator between a bunch of strangers in less than 60 minutes? Three comedians obviously can’t solve all the world’s problems, but for an hour we can bring together a group of people in a wholesome manner as we find our common ground in a dark basement in Edinburgh. The audience has a big part to play in this interactive comedy show - and you’ll be treated with as much cheer and appreciation as humanly possible! Be prepared for games and competitions between life-affirming comedy sets. ...

Comedy

Comp Elation Show

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 2-3, 5-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Why not start your evening with a hand picked compilation show featuring 5 acts advertising their Edinburgh Fringe shows MC'd by award winning comedian Steve Lee (He is an excellent MC. Kate Copstick - The Scotsman.) ...

Comedy

Conlan Beats the Devil

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 12 at 20:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, this devilishly funny Comedy Magic show is summoned from the depths of Hell (via Birmingham) courtesy of esteemed purveyors of diabolic deception, Mr Damon Conlan and Mr Richard Dadd. Gasp as hapless deadpan magician Damon makes a Faustian pact with Satan (Richard Dadd) to spruce up his waning magic act, thereby unleashing an hour of hilarious Satanic magic, naughtiness and mischief! "Kills harder than the Romans who brutally murdered our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ all those years ago" – Eric Rushton. "One of the best acts the Birmingham Comedy scene has to o...

Comedy

Cristina Bacaycay: Red Flag

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 12 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

AUG 11 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

CRISTINA BACAYCAY: RED FLAG 🇵🇭🇬🇧 Love. Immigration. Karaoke. Chaos. Get ready for a fast-paced, feel-good comedy hour from rising star Cristina Bacaycay, as she takes the stage with her debut solo show Red Flag — a joyful, high-energy mix of stand-up, storytelling, and original songs. Born in the Philippines and now living in the UK, Cristina shares her hilarious, heartfelt journey through British awkwardness, culture shock, and modern romance. Whether she’s dodging disastrous dates, unpacking family expectations, or breaking into song, Cristina’s charm, ...

Comedy

Cyclopath Stand Up and Songs

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Canadian comedian and cycling advocate Dion Owen returns for his sixth Fringe! With a show honed from years of professional touring. Featuring a mix of polished jokes, improvised keyboard songs and occasional cycling propaganda. ...

Comedy

Dan and Mike Fist Fight on the M62

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Watch two of the best up and coming stand ups on the British Comedy Scene take you on a tour of Fish Finger Factories burning to the ground, Ouija Board Readings going wrong and the efficiencies of Tea Bag Rests. Expect smart, intelligent and witty jokes littered throughout a riotous hour of comedy. Mike Sayers, “Very Funny” – The Stand Dan Mckenna, “Good energy, likeable and funny” – The Stand "Smashed it" - Angel Comedy ...

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Dan Leith: Defiling Gravity

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

AUG 12-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Join the hilariously talented Dan Leith in his latest musical stand-up comedy show, "Defiling Gravity." This uproarious performance takes you on a rollercoaster ride through life's ups and downs, with catchy tunes, witty lyrics, and a clever twist on the everyday struggles we all face. Award-winning comedian Dan Leith invites audience members to strap themselves in, pay attention to the safety announcement, and take off on a journey filled with wry wit, catchy songs, and more than its fair share of turbulence. "Defiling Gravity" is a must-see for anyone who loves a good laugh and a clever twis...

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Daniel Muggleton: You May Be White, I May Be Crazy

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Daniel Muggleton is an Australian comedian in a tracksuit. His live shows frequently sell-out at comedy festivals around the world, have earned him numerous five-star reviews and a couple of industry awards. Daniel’s comedy specials ‘White & Wrong’ and ‘Let’s Never Hang Out’ have aired on Channel 7, Amazon Prime & The ABC. He's also been hand-picked to support Steve Hofstetter, Russell Kane & Adam Rowe on tour, and was invited to perform at Just For Laughs in 2023. Through a combination of red hot word-of-mouth and viral stand-up clips, Daniel has become one of the most in-demand live acts ...

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Dave Chawner: Mental

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 18:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Stand-up about mental health (NOT mental illness). Celebrating good mental health by having a laugh. For people sick of sob stories and pity porn. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 5. WARNING - this show doesn't mention ADHD. As heard on Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 4. ***** (BunburyMagazine.com). ***** (VoiceMag.uk). **** (List). **** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). **** (ThreeWeeks). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (BroadwayWorld.com). **** (TheWeeReview.com). **** (OnTheMic.co.uk). **** (Entertainment-Now.com). **** (EdFringeReview.com). **** (@FringeExplosion...

Comedy

David Ellis - My Mate Dave

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-16 at 14:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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David Ellis - My Mate Dave Everyone loves a 'Dave' right? Rightly so! We're the best! Good listeners, loyal, affectionate, house trained ... for the most part. Everyone needs a 'Dave' in their life and if you don't have one I highly suggest you get one. Maybe I could be that Dave? I should say that if you've already got a 'Dave' in your life, maybe I'm not for you. There can never be two Dave's ... ask your Dave. He'll know what I'm talking about. Mind you a few people have lost this 'Dave' along the way. Or did I lose them. In this new show David Ellis takes a good look at hims...

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David Ingram: Carrot Top (Memoirs of a Gay)

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Join David, a 40-something retired twink, as he discusses his life as a gay man. From growing up in a small town in Scotland in the 80’s and 90’s, to becoming an international flight attendant. The ups and downs, the tops and bottoms. All the while trying to answer that age old question - who actually IS the daddy? ...

Comedy

David Rose: Our Hebrew Friend

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 12-17 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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My great grandfather Julian Rose was a world-famous Hebrew comedian in the early 20th century. He performed on the West End, at the Royal Variety Performance, on the BBC, and on Broadway in New York City. He was known to the public as 'Our Hebrew Friend'. A century later, here I am in the same job, asking the same questions. What does it mean to be Jewish? What does it mean to be a comedian? And what does it mean to be both at the same time? A show about history, legacy, and belonging. With some century old Jewish jokes thrown in for good measure. "Cheekily transgressive... he's an ...

Comedy

David Sheeran: Full Irish

Comedy

Coco Boho / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Free Non-Ticketed

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A comedy show about Irish versus British stereotypes, the Irish immigrant experience and the universal language of football. It's stand-up with heart, heritage and hash browns. An hour of funny Irish and British cultural differences that everyone who has ever been to an Irish pub abroad can relate to. The black stuff? Check. What goes on a fry-up? Check. Ghastly foot-eye coordination at the FIFA World Cup's crunch stages? Check, check, check! ...

Comedy

Deage Paxton: Immature

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Deage Paxton's follow up to his critically acclaimed debut show. This show is a brand-new hour containing this years collection of dark, dirty and kind of stupid material. "Paxton has added light to his pitch black palate and is all the better for it. Plays with the line before skilfully and happily jumping over it double footed." **** - Edinburgh Eye...

Comedy

Denzil de Cristo: Artificially Intelligent Procrastinating Pundit

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Whimsical Tales jam-packed with One-Liners. Denzil uses pedantry, puns and parodies to ponder the future. Jokes about robots, relationships and religion. What was the very first dad joke ever told? What might happen when he dies? And why does he insist on singing? Warning: Contains scenes of a sexually incompetent nature. “A performance full of delightful puns, with sharp writing that rewards close attention” Ram Comedy Festival "His wit is on point" Figa DJ, BBC Radio Derby "A real talent for writing great gags" Rockcentral Comedy "Innovative ... Really different set rea...

Comedy

Devin Gray: May Divorce Be With You

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Devin Gray returns to Edinburgh fringe with a follow up to his highly acclaimed debut. May Divorce be with you is a show about what Devin learned from his botched marriage...

Comedy

Disabled Cants

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A revolving lineup of disabled comedians and friends present an irreverent comedy show for your enjoyment. We're not brave, we're not inspiring, we're just here to make you laugh and park in the disabled bays. “Wonderfully relaxed and friendly” The Scotsman ★★★★★ “The most accessible, friendly and inclusive show I’ve ever seen” - Neurodiverse Review WINNER Disability Champions Award 2023 "Searing political rants, baited breath and a spit full of laughs " LeftLion" ...

Comedy

Donkey

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 3, 10, 17, 24 at 14:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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DONKEY! Join Irish comedy mad man John Spillane for a series of pop up shows in the Laughing Horse's Horse Box. Through bizarre sketches and wild improvisation John invites his audience into a chaotic world where anything can happen at any time... John is a graduate from IO Chicago, the birthplace of improv comedy, and the lessons he learnt there have heavily informed his personal brand of comedy. John has multiple TV credits including Comedy Central, RTE, WWE, Virgin Media, Now TV and he headlined the season 1 finale of Craic Den TV. John was nominated for both BEST PERFORMER and ...

Comedy

Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 16:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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What's the worst day you've ever had? In 2015, I brought my show to the Fringe festival for the first time. 3 weeks later I was homeless, broke, malnourished and my father was dead (but I don't blame the Fringe for that). And it all happened on my birthday. Ten years later, as 2025 lurches on, the question must be asked "Are we living in the horrible, dystopian future predicted by our greatest science fiction writers?" Canadian stand up Dylan Rhymer presents a show dedicated to all the Winston Smiths out there. Have there been any changes in the last decade or are we trapped in a simulation...

Comedy

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Following on from it's success in previous years, this delightful, funny show returns with a revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from around Edinburgh and the Fringe. ...

Comedy

Edinburgh Fringe Improv Jam

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 13 at 15:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Come along for a one-off improv jam inviting improvisers who are at the Festival to come down and play. Audiences can expect an hilarious time with some of the top improv performers at the Fringe. So, bring your suggestions and get ready for laughs! Hosted by the Totally Improvised Company (ComedySportz, The Totally Improvised Musical) this is an opportunity to see what happens when you throw a bunch of different improvisers up on stage to play together and raise some money for charity (and if they get a chance to promote their shows that's cool too). Donations will go to the National Yo...

Comedy

Elephant in the Room

Comedy

Coco Boho / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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«Elephant in the Room» is a comedy show about Babar, king of the elephants—beloved childhood icon and, at nearly 94 years old, currently facing a small issue… a drinking problem.

But that’s not all. Some modern critics suggest Babar’s stories are colonialist. Are they? Come find out the truth behind the real—and royal—elephant in the room.

This bold, absurdist comedy features two surprise guests you won’t want to miss. Warning: this show may contain traces of peanuts.

Created during an artistic residency at Centre Cívic El Sortidor in ...

Comedy

Elliot Mason Buoyancy Enjoyancy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-11 at 00:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Elliot Mason hosts an evening of musical chaos. With one piano (or keyboard for inaccessible rooms), the professional cocktail pianist and singer is finally allowed off the leash after an interminable four month contract trapped on a strict cruise ship, and intends to fill each performance with as much drama, ugly or beautiful, as possible. Dragging the audience into his mad world, Elliot intends to do away with all the limitations thrust on him by the cruise companies, making up songs on the spot for members of each audience and making stupid and infantile adjustments to the lyrics of popular...

Comedy

Elliot Wengler: I Hope This Whole Thing Didn't Frighten You

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 19:05 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Elliot Wengler presents his second stand-up hour, about all the things that have been frightening him, whether he knew it or not. The medal-winning athlete (Fitness Xperts Gym member of the month medal), 16th Best Pokemon Player in the UK 2004 and Malcolm Hardee Comic Originality Award Nominated Comedian returns to the Fringe with a his personal story of romance, night terrors, and overcoming fears to live his best life. Come on in. Don't be frightened. Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@iwengle Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iwengle ● Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards, Comic Origina...

Comedy

Elliot Wengler: Jokémon

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 16:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Elliot Wengler presents a spectacular, explosive, and personal history of the world's biggest monster-fighting franchise. Finally, after years of failing to become a Pokémon Master, he has decided to become a Jokémon Master! With jokes for all 150 of them! In a show bristling with colours, costumes and utter chaos, this is THE show. Let's catch 'em all, all over again, in joke form. Malcolm Hardee Comic-Originality Award-Nominated 2024. "Likeable performer with nice ideas" - Broadway Baby ...

Comedy

Eric Barry and Friends: Bad Advice – Improvised Stand-up Comedy

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Got problems? We've got all the wrong answers. Bad Advice is the improvised standup show where comedians give you their best (worst) advice based on the audience's real life issues. After performing a traditional standup set, comedians will interview audience members looking for advice, and then have to improvise 2 minutes straight of standup comedy, with laughs all around. ...

Comedy

Eric Barry: No Homo

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Eric Barry will suck your dick for money. No homo. Eric is a straight American. Well, as straight as you can be having been a gay-for-pay escort, and as American as you can be having never shot a gun. This raunchy and provocative standup show details Barry's time navigating the seedy underworld of Craigslist "Erotic Services" as he attempted to pay his way through college as a gay-for-pay escort. From being stiffed by a client with cerebral palsy, to explaining his work to the women in his life, "No Homo" is is a hilarious and edgy standup hour that examines gender dynamics, Bible mastu...

Comedy

Eryn Tett is Sponsored by The Global Megacorp Institute of Manchester (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 13-17 at 15:45 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A Work in Progress with Eryn Tett (seen on U&Dave) Following her debut show, 'Eryn Tett Finds Her Audience' (RVK Festival 'Funny Fringe Award Winner,’ 'Actually Autistic Excellence Award' Shortlist, British Comedy Guide's Top 40 shows of 2022) Eryn Tett is developing her next hour: an experimental, immersive comedy packed with her uniquely off-kilter perspective and trademark offbeat (mostly yo mama) jokes. Expect facts, ceremonies and a non-stop handshake which may or may not evolved into everyone making out (that's up to you) The work in progress took home RVK Fringe's 'Cork Fringe Favour...

Comedy

Everything I've Learned About Heterosexual Men – WIP

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 21:55 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Everything I Learned About Heterosexual Men" If you're unlucky enough to be a heterosexual woman, you are faced with the grim reality of having to deal with men to fulfil your sexual reproductive and companionship needs. It's tough out there they are weird, and complicatedly uncomplicated, but fear not! with over 20 years of exerience in the dating pool Aideen McQueen will teach you the best manipulation tips, comping skills and general man life hacks to get you through if you are a woman who sleeps with men, a woman who needs to work with them, a gay man who just wants to pitch in or a str...

Comedy

Family Fortunes (But For Bad People)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Remember Family Fortunes? This is like that, but for horrible people. For this filthy comedy quiz, we've asked 100 scumbags all the worst questions we could think of. Things like: 'What would you not want to catch your dad doing?'; 'Name a politician who deserves to be eaten by a shark' and 'What animal would you most like to shag?' Now it’s up to you to guess what the top answers were... There’s points, there’s prizes, and there’s a 95% chance we’re going to hell, so come and play before ITV have us killed. We sold out repeatedly last year - book in advance so you don’t miss out on the fil...

Comedy

Filthy Funny Females

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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★★★★ 1/2 "Filthy Funny Females deserves an award. Or possibly two." - FringeFeed, Perth Fringe World 2023 ★★★★"This raucous night out is one you don't want to miss." - FringeFeed, Perth Fringe World 2024 Filthy. Funny. Females. A funny (and filthy!) hour served to you by a selection of female comedians from across the globe. New York City comedian Katharyn Henson (Ew Girl, You Nasty **** - The Skinny) presents some of the finest funny female voices at the Fringe. Katharyn, described as "hair-raising stand-up" by the Scotsman has met a lot o...

Comedy

Fragments

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Want an uplifting show about changing your life and starting again? Or want to watch a man root around in the ruins of a life not meant for him? Or maybe you want to watch him lose everything but have VERY funny stories to tell? MAYBE YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL - unlike him... At least Andy has a sense of humour about it. ...

Comedy

Frenzy Stand up Comedy

Comedy

Coco Boho / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Frenzy Stand-Up Comedy is a compilation show that started in 2019, showcasing emerging and award-winning comics in London venues. The show features comedians performing new comedy jokes and sharing their one-hour Edinburgh specials. Frenzy in London has hosted a diverse range of talent including Adam Bloom, Matt Wills, Patrick Monahan, Alan Francis, Mel Byron, Gabby Killick, Delea Shand, and many more. During the month of their Edinburgh visit, Frenzy offers the opportunity to see these comics share the stage with performers preparing for the Fringe Festival. Audiences can catch a preview...

Comedy

From Pov’ to Less Pov’

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

JUL 31, AUG 1-2, 8-11 at 13:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Home Bar / Basement

AUG 12-19 at 12:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ricky Hunt is tall, gay, working class, and lost in Walthamstow Village. He grew up in a surreal Essex menagerie with 30 pet cats, a red living room he called ‘Hell’, and a mum who thought MDF and a stencil could fix anything. Now he’s living in a fake London village, trapped between oat milk and opera... literally. His boyfriend directs it. This debut work-in-progress stand-up hour dances between buffet omelettes in Ibiza, awkward opera intermissions, the ghosts of Clacton past, and the existential threat of phone notifications. A poetic panic on a journey from Pov' to less pov'. If you...

Comedy

From Spain With Love

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A couple of comedians from Spain come to Edinburgh to do what they do best: say the wrong thing at the wrong time. 'From Spain with love' is a shared stand-up show from Laura Murillo and Raúl Diego, a just-married couple who bring sharp jokes, questionable life choices and weird thoughts to share with everyone in exchange for a couple of laughs. The humour is dark, the accents are real. And the show walks that thin line between honest and inappropriate — where the magic happens! Come if you enjoy stand up and laughing at things you're not sure you're supposed to. From Spain — with...

Comedy

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. For the poultry sum of a bucket contribution on eggsit. Guaranteed to be clucking funny. Cockmungously not suitable for the family....

Comedy

Funny Women: The Glitter Project at The Fringe

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 13, 20 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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This is an exciting showcase offering female and non-binary performers a platform, whether it’s their first time on stage or they are a more established act looking for a safe place to try out new material. Our line-ups include comedians from a range of countries, skill levels and comedy styles – so you never know what to expect! Our hosts will be part of The Glitter Project mentoring team, who will also be available to give advice both to performers and even audience members around their comedy aspirations. We piloted this initiative at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe thanks to being awarded a B...

Comedy

Gags Army

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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When Laughter Becomes the Ultimate Weapon! Get ready for Gags Army—a one-of-a-kind comedy experience that brings together a powerful lineup of military veterans who’ve turned their life in the armed forces into some of the most unique and unexpected humor you’ll see anywhere. These veterans aren’t just telling jokes—they’re turning real-life trauma into titters, hardship into howls, and using their experiences to challenge everything you think you know about service, sacrifice, and recovery. Each show is a rollercoaster of raw, unapologetic comedy, featuring at least three different vete...

Comedy

Gobby Girls: The 11% Club

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 18-23 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Women write 11% of UK sitcoms. That’s too much. Woke nonsense. Make them stop! Welcome to The 11% Club: an hour of riotously funny sketches, by women who do comedy, about why women shouldn’t do comedy. Created by Gobby Girl Productions, Female Pilot Club and Funny Women, this show skewers the gender imbalance in comedy with biting wit and bold punchlines. Written and performed by a hand-picked bunch from the frontlines of TV and stand-up, these women could be the future of funny. Catch them before they leave the men to it. Just don’t encourage them by laughing… Booking links to follow. Visi...

Comedy

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-9 at 10:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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TV host Donald McGinty is live on stage with his award-nominated* show! Donald is here to tell you all about his time as host of the nations fifteenth favourite coast based travelogue, as well as how he got over his fear of the sea after all those people drowned. There will also be live updates from the seagull appeal, the grand final of the 2025 calender competition and a vaguely satisfying dramatic arc! If that’s not enough for you, there will also be plenty of surprises, prizes** and Scottish accents***! Get ready to set sail and answer the call of nature with Donald McGinty. But remembe...

Comedy

Good Dick Energy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-9 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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After selling out shows Australia wide since 2017 I'm coming back to my home city of Edinburgh with my stand up show - Good Dick Energy. 🏆Perth FRINGEWORLD Weekly award winner - Comedy🏆 🏆FINALIST - 2025 Australian of the year🏆 Grant Mushet is a seasoned professional stand-up comedian of pure gusto who works a room with incredible crowd work, unbelievable stories and hilarious gags. Having moved to Australia to work on oil rigs and mine sites before quitting to pursue comedy full-time. Come take a trip and dive into this loveable fool's unique, interest...

Comedy

Hilarious History

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-13 at 10:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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For as long as he can remember, Bobby's been obsessed with U.S. history. During the show, audiences will learn of an unlikely presidential arrest, discover the most consequential presidential fashion choice, and even play a rousing game of “Poet or President”. Hilarious History is a show that will have audiences saying, “Weird Al was in the Union army?”, “Why bring up soup on your deathbed?”, and “I can’t believe Abraham Lincoln wrote poetry that terrible.” Praise for Hilarious History: “Truly mind-blowing”​ -John F. Kennedy “So funny I nearly spit out my false teeth.” -Georg...

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How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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I've been sneaking into the biggest stadiums across North America wearing a hidden camera, then redistributing the ticket value to people in each city that could really benefit. As I released these videos on my Youtube channel Matt Watson Comedy, security started hunting me, but when I had a shot at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, I was determined to pull off my biggest heist yet... ...

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I Got Bit By A Monkey Once

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Home Bar / Basement

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Four true stories: a monkey bite; a long bus trip; an arrest; and a mugging. I Got Bit By A Monkey Once is an award-winning, one-man comedic storytelling show that takes audiences on a wild journey through four unforgettable, true-life tales. With humor and charm, Matt recounts his unlikely encounters and misadventures from around the world. From the literal bite of a mischievous monkey to an outlandish bus journey, an unexpected arrest, and a nerve-wracking mugging, each story brims with suspense, hilarity, and insight into the unpredictable nature of life. This show blends laugh-out-lo...

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I Should Have Listened to Ivor Dembina

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Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian with an hour of top notch stand-up comedy. (Guardian ****), (Scotsman ****),the Mirror (****), Broadwaybaby (*****), Threeweeks (*****)...

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I Was Almost Killed By an Angry Mob at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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West Nic Records / Little Cellar

AUG 18-24 at 19:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Edinburgh Fringe 2015, Children's entertainer Matty Grey comes to Scotland for the second time. 5 Days before the Fringe starts he accidently upsets a small child. A day later the incident has gone viral. A light hearted comedy about the dark side of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Unfortunately based on a very real events....

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Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Need a bit of Wow? Ian Stone does. Come and help him look for it. Spirit of the Fringe Award 2023. 'A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour' **** - The Times. 'Seriously funny' - The Guardian. One of the top ten comedians in the UK - The Independent. A stand-up on the top of his game being bloody funny - Entertainment Now. Ultimately, it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses - The List. One of the sharpest comic minds in the country - Romesh Ranganathan. ...

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Improv Wolves

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The Raging Bull / Cellar

AUG 12-16 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 10 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The fearless Improv Wolves create completely new comedy characters, scenes and stories on the spot from audience suggestions. Every show is different! We might see a film noir detective pastiche, hear surprising confessions from some of the most famous names in history or have the dubious honour of being present for the debut of a brand-new improvised song. Improv Wolves have appeared at venues around the UK including Bath Fringe Festival, Birmingham Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Beardy Folk Festival and Guildford Fringe Festival. “The Incredible Improv Wolves, a f...

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Improv: Sponta-Deity

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Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 19:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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An improvised comedy extravaganza of tales of gods and monsters, heroines and heroes, mundane and mythological beings all made up on the spot each day from audience suggestions. Ever wondered what Zeus liked to eat for breakfast or how peanut butter was born?! You just might find out the answers to these mythological questions as well as unfold some rip-roaring epic tales with the help of Stägs Woodward, Josie Ettrick-Hogg and their fabulous guest improvisers. Come witness the birth of legends! ...

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Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 12-24 at 00:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional is a fast-paced, high-energy improv showdown where anything can happen—and usually does. Each night, our cast of mischievous improvisers dives into audience secrets, anonymous confessions, and wild scenarios drawn live from the crowd. No scripts, no safety nets—just razor-sharp wit and chaos, fuelled by the things you probably shouldn’t have said out loud. Every show features a mix of open jam sessions (anyone can join!) and competitive improv battles, where performers face off and YOU decide who wins via live Instagram vote. New players, fresh p...

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Irish Comedy Carnage

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The best Irish acts will be in Edinburgh all August. We will be having a showcase (with Carnage) of the best acts, doing their hightlights. ...

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Irish Comedy Free-For-All

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Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The best Irish acts at Fringe available to see in the same place with different comedians featured each day! ...

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Irish Comedy Invasion

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Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Too many great Irish acts to catch up on? Our show has a rotating selection of the best acts performing their solo shows at The Fringe. Each act will be performing their 10-15 highlights. It gets chaotic, but that part of the fun. ...

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Jake Donaldson Is The Fifth Weezer

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-13, 15-24 at 11:55 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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What happens when a small-town kid dreams of big things while growing up on a diet of indie and alternative rock? Jake Donaldson takes you on a hilarious journey through his love of guitar bands, the ups and downs of teenage ambition, and the awkward but heartwarming realities of chasing your dreams. This brand-new stand-up comedy hour from 2024 BBC New Comedy Award Finalist Jake Donaldson is packed with nostalgia, punchy jokes, and stories about finding your place in the world—all set to the soundtrack of the 2000s. Whether you’re a fan of indie rock, a 2000s kid, or just someone who’s eve...

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Jake Patrick – Breakfast Show (WIP)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 10:20 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Jake Patrick is doing a breakfast show. As such he'll be wrestling with his demons before most people have had their shreddies. Expect stories of silliness, optimism and generosity....

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James Beckett: Stutter Island

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Westside Rodeo / The Sunken Room

AUG 1, 15, 22 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Join James Beckett (SYTYF & Laughing Horse New Act Semi-Finalist, Beat the Frog & Mr Bens Winner, ‘An engaging and memorable performance’ – Rockcentral Promotions) as he explores navigating life as an adult with a stutter & his 12 year break from the comedy scene, James also invites a guest spot from other performers across the fringe Topics ranging from how he discovered he could workaround his stutter, to how he's failed to learn to a musical instrument in 12 years of trying! Bring crayons and a change of clothes, as you'll get to see 2 special guests (which change each day) handpicke...

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Jew-O-Rama

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 12 at 18:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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AUG 18 at 19:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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BACK FROM CANCELLATION! Return of the popular Fringe show that boasts a rolling line-up of Jewish (and Jew-ish) comedians and performers, bringing you the best in neurotic comedy. Oy vey! This show is in its 9th year and is loved by audiences of all persuasions. It was created by Aaron Levene and hosted by Jewish Comedian of the Year, Philip Simon. **** 'Comedy is guaranteed' (Jewish Chronicle)....

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Jews for Gaza

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6 at 20:30 (60 min) - £15.45

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‘Jews for Gaza’ at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Jewish stand-up comics are joined by other comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe for a benefit show to raise money for humanitarian relief for the charity, Medical Aid for Palestinians. Also, to speak out collectively against the genocidal actions against the people of Gaza by the State of Israel. Featuring: Ivor Dembina, Daphna Baram, Nish Kumar and Daniel Kitson....

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John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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New show for 2025! Expect improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowdwork and songs from the UK’s most manic comic*! Best known for his high-octane improvisation and game show The Dark Room, come get played with! 'A force of nature' ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (Daily Telegraph). Top ten Best-Reviewed Shows, Edinburgh Fringe 2024. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 'A punk rock Robin Williams' (Fringesider.com). NOMINATED: Best International Act, New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025. ⭐️ ⭐️ ...

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Joke Sellers

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-24 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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It's the stand-up show where the absolute best comedians at the fringe come and tell their jokes for charity. Every show introduces a top-secret line-up of fringe favourites – all performing and talking jokes with our host, Will Mars (FOX's Showtime at the Apollo). It's a relaxed afternoon hour of comedy - you're in safe hands....

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Joke Thieves

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-24 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Comedians Swapping Jokes! The cult hit show where comedians perform their own jokes, then each others'. Chortle Award winner – Best Club Show London. Top five comedy shows of the year (List). Top 10 late nights out at the Fringe (Time Out). Top 25 shows at the Fringe (Comedy.co.uk). Featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'A brilliant format' (Guardian). 'An undoubted hit' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Spontaneous and anarchic' **** (Fest). 'A truly electric night' **** (Scotsman). 'Action-packed and chaotic' **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). 'Deserves more than one visit' **** (One4Review.co.uk)....

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Jokers in the Pack (Early)

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Back in it's fourth year. Jokers in the Pack is a comedy complilation show, featuring four of the best 'Jokers' dealt from the Fringe Pack! Hosted by Mark Row, Ryan Mold or Andy Gleeks, the line-ups get shuffled daily to showcase a range of stand up comedians. Expect storytelling, one liners and the down right absurd! Every show is different, so make sure you check out a Jokers in the Pack show! It's always loads of fun and you're guaranteed a great afternoon's entertainment!...

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Jokers in the Pack (Late)

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Back in it's fourth year. Jokers in the Pack is a comedy complilation show, featuring four of the best 'Jokers' dealt from the Fringe Pack! Hosted by Mark Row, Ryan Mold or Andy Gleeks, the line-ups get shuffled daily to showcase a range of stand up comedians. Expect storytelling, one liners and the down right absurd! Every show is different, so make sure you check out a Jokers in the Pack show! It's always loads of fun and you're guaranteed a great night's entertainment!...

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Jokes I Rescued from the Future (by Telling Them Now)

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-10 at 15:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Ivo’s Edinburgh Fringe debut show — Jokes I Rescued from the Future (by Telling Them Now) — offers a playful dive into the chaos of our modern world through a whirlwind of absurdist jokes. Featuring unpredictable one-liners, surreal sketches, and maybe a poem or two, it’s comedy for those who enjoy their humour a little offbeat. The show offers a light-hearted exploration of some of the issues we all face living in the information age. How can we stay focused amidst all the distractions on offer? And should we even try? Are you spending your free time productively enough? The internet offer...

Comedy

Jon Gibbons: Crowdwork Show

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4, 11 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Jon Gibbons is a naive young boy who is attempting to perform crowdwork for an entire hour. If you have a traumatic story or juicy gossip come down, as he promises to give you the worst advice possible. Credits include - Shortlisted for BBC New Comedy Awards 2023, over a million views online and performed as tour support for comedian Reece Kidd’s European Tour....

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Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 18-24 at 13:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Every great superhero must start by saving herself. Join a geek girl on a quest to live her best nerd life. As a young nerd, Juliette loved to dress up, and she loved Rogue from the X-Men – funny, dark past, great costume. Now, decades later, she’s an award-winning comedian and mental health activist masked in glitter and sequins. Join her on a journey from cosplay to confidence as Juliette asks "where does our power really lie? What can playing dress up reveal about ourselves? Can a superhero story help us rewrite our own?" Expect gamification and introvert-friendly interactivity whic...

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Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

AUG 5, 12 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Prepare for fandom-ination! Geek is sexy, nerdom necessary, fandom fierce. Award-winning mega-nerd Juliette Burton ventures to her dark side to learn about sexuality, power and respect. Where does fandom meet feminism? Join Juliette as she explores her very own Savage Lands. Can comic books teach us about self-esteem, empowerment and rising from the ashes? Set phasers to stun: this phoenix puts the "werk" into Work In Progress. “A force to be reckoned with” ★★★★★ Edfestmag ★★★★★ FemaleArts ★★★★★ LoveFring...

Comedy

June Tuesday: Comic Trans (plus Friend)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:25 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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June Helen Tuesday is a toxic trans mess, and she’s trying to get away with it. Her parents don’t accept her, her friends have gone to prison, and she’s not turned into the sort of woman she wished she’d be. This is a show about taking HRT from the gutter. Leicester Comedian of the year Nominee 2025 Welsh New Act Finalist 2024 Writer for What Just Happened, BBC Radio Wales As heard on Kiri’s Comedy Club, BBC Radio Wales ...

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Kate Pinchuck: Don't Panic!

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Sick of everyone banging on about their mental health issues? Just imagine how Kate Pinchuck feels. She’s had a lifetime of therapy, medication, mental health walks AND two psychologist parents. Her whole identity was being unwell long before it was cool. Now all of a sudden mental health has been destigmatised, and everyone is talking all about their boring diagnoses… in their Edinburgh Fringe shows. With NHS waitlists growing and everyone desperate for some self-pathologising, it's Kate’s time to shine. This show isn’t just about her mental illness—it’s about yours. As the world’s...

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Katie Mitchell: Spine Hygiene

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A very silly show about a serious pain in the back. Katie has become obsessed with spines, how they work and why they hurt. Marvel as she accepts that things dropped on the floor no longer exist! Watch her beloved yoga mat gather dust FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT. A show riddled with scientists, rats, odd bathroom-encounters, and 90s girl-groups. NO LAUGHTER. NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS. YOU MUST SNEEZE UPWARDS. Best in Class 2023, BBC New Comedy Award Shortlist 2023. “Very inventive and very funny” WeeReview Please bring own lumbar support. ...

Comedy

Kunt and the Gang

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 22-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £7.50

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Malcolm Hardee Award winner KATG returns to the Fringe with a set of greatest (minor internet) hits of cheerfully offensive comedy songs to prove you CAN say anything anymore, provided it's set to a Casio backing....

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Lab Rats - A Science Gameshow

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Computer scientist Matthew Collins and Zoologist Donal Vaughan host a science themed game show where you are the competitors. The audience are divided into teams and we'll see which team wins. Games, quizzes and silly mayhem. Squid games, more like Cephalopod Games....

Comedy

Late Bite – Mixed-Bill Late Night Stand-Up

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 21:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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*Late night Bite - a mouthful of fringe mayhem. A loud, riotous and raucous celebration of all kinds of performance: drag, musical improv, short acts of lunacy. A compilation show with lots of acts, changing line up each night. "...

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Late John with Tonight Spillane!

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 22:30 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Join host John Spillane for the ultimate Fringe after party! Featuring games, guests and a healthy dose of chaos, every night will feature a completely different line up of Irelands best comedians! John has multiple TV credits including Comedy Central, RTE, WWE, Virgin Media, Now TV and is the host of Ladbible Ireland. ...

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Late Night in Canada

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Us Canadians are too humble to say we're the best and most funniest comedians. But were willing to imply it. Come catch the best (and if they aren't available) the rest of the comedians hailing from Canada! Some will have Netflix credits and have been on the TV. Some will have mental health issues and probable seek therapy rather than a stage. Either way you can catch us late at night when you've probably had a few too many drinks. All hosted by critically acclaimed and award winning Canadian comedian Dion Owen. ...

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Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 21 years, an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh. And now this clean version has arrived! It's the same succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-up comedy headliners chosen from around the Fringe, with the rude bits taken out, so suitable for everyone! With four different comics daily, and it's Pay What You Can entry! 'Highly recommended' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★(Cream of the Fringe). ****★★★★★...

Comedy

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 3, 10, 17, 24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-24 at 21:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show in this selection box of laughs! Line-ups include performers selected from Fringe shows and the international comedy circuit, with guests from the best in new talent appearing at the Fringe – plus it's Pay What You Can entry! ★★★★★ (FestivalReview.com). 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★ (Sout...

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Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

AUG 1-24 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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West Nic Records / Main Cellar

AUG 1-24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2025. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' ★a...

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Leith Laughs - Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Brass Monkey Leith / Main Bar

AUG 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A handpicked selection of the best comedians at Fringe 2025 in the heart of Leith every Saturday and Sunday, for absolutely free!! See the very best in Fringe Comedy at the Brass Monkey on Leith Walk. Just by the Tram, and great for Leithers. Some big laughs for during the Fringe with a revolving line-up of acts at every show....

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Leo Mahr is a Seasoned Whore. Spicy Tales of a Swiss Village Gay

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 11-24 at 00:25 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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“Gasp, gossip, and giggle”, an hour of (too) honest confessions of a Swiss village gay parading into the big city scene. Growing up in the Swiss mountains surrounded by lonely men looking after sheep, Leo Mahr saw the lights and heard the thumping of the distant gay clubs calling and oh boy did he follow that call. What does Swiss German gay dirty talk sound like? What is the gay flu and where do jock straps come from? What happens in a dark room stays in a dark room? No longer! Lock up your twinks, a new jock is in town. Queer, straight or incorporeal, it's for everyone. Aft...

Comedy

Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy The diminutive New-Jersey-turned-London comedian (as seen at the Comedy Store) tackles the big problems of being a small woman in a world built for the average man - two things she definitely isn’t. Gold’s 2024 debut garnered 4-star reviews (“Witty, engaging... the perfect mix"). Her second hour is more ambitious, finding laughs in everything from being ‘fun-sized’ to the absurd inequalities of the built environment, with a surprising amount of material about loos. She’s got tall girl energy - whatever the hell that is - and (finally) isn’t afraid to use it...

Comedy

Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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She’s classy, she’s fun, her brother happens to have a son – Sophie Banister is the cool aunt! Following her journey moving across the world while her brother becomes a dad, Sophie asks the real questions: how does one even make friends as an adult? Why does everyone care about gender reveals? And which of Donna’s friends from Mamma Mia is more my aunt energy? Tanya or Rosie? With original songs, looped guitar and vocals, Sophie brings high energy satire to a musical comedy hour bursting with tales from another Aussie abroad. Following her journey of moving to the other side of the world wh...

Comedy

Lewis Costello: Full Kit

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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One night only! Lewis Costello is a stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, and announcer for Blackburn Rovers. After his first performance at the age of 15, Costello quickly fell into opening for some of the biggest names in comedy, including Ed Byrne and Doug Stanhope. He has since gone on to perform in New York, Toronto and Amsterdam, as well as touring his own shows around the UK. In 2022, Costello became a commentator for Prime Time Wrestling alongside Santino Marella. With live broadcasts on DAZN and Triller, Prime Time Wrestling quickly established itself as one of the biggest pr...

Comedy

Liar Liar Pants On Fire

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:20 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 10 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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After starting not one but two companies at the beginning of 2024, the only thing I have really learnt about the high-flying world of business and commerce, the only truth out there is that everyone is lying to you, constantly. A stand up show about my exploits in my first year of business with all it's lies and bulls*it from customers, to clients, to the general public, including myself now, just being full of sh*t! ...

Comedy

Liggy Sauce

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 17-24 at 12:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Liggy Sauce (noun): /ˈlɪɡ.i sɔs/ 1. The unavoidable, mysterious, and often stubborn stain that lands on one’s clothing during a meal, regardless of precautions taken. 2. A culinary phenomenon unique to certain individuals (see also: stained b*tch). ex. "How did you already get Liggy sauce on your white shirt? All you’ve had today was an egg." No one gets through life stain-free; sometimes, you just have to embrace the mess. In this fast-paced, vulnerable solo show, saucy stand-up Sophia Jane Wilkof takes the audience on a journey through the messes—literal and metapho...

Comedy

Live Like A Criminal

Comedy

Dragonfly / The Other Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5, 8-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Feeling unsafe? Award-winning comedian Alice Frick proposes an off-the-wall solution: If you can’t beat them, join them! In her brand-new solo show, the once-innocent Austrian abroad tests traditional and unconventional ways to achieve ultimate fearlessness. A show filled with high energy and out of the box problem solving. "Live Like A Criminal" is Alice’s fourth solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Frick is a comedian and writer who has produced a web-series off the back of one of her previous solo show called "What the Frick". Her last solo show "The Anti Self-Help Show" was also...

Comedy

London is Great

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

AUG 16-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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This show, while full of laughter and storytelling, takes the audience on a journey through both the highs and the lows of life in one of the world’s most iconic cities: London. The performance goes deep into the heart of the capital through the eyes of someone who thought leaving behind Spanish tapas would be the hardest part—until he experienced British immigration and employment-based visas. Brace yourself for brutally honest comedy, guiding you through corporate insanity with a theme of accountability. Jakob Kerkhove started doing comedy in Barcelona right before the pandemic hit (so he...

Comedy

Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 10 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:20 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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You shall not pass!... up this opportunity to see some great Kiwi comedy! The last Lord of the Rings movie came out in 2003 and these NZ comedians are still riding that wave. They don't have a single joke about hobbits or any opinions on the works of Peter Jackson, they're just using this as a marketing ploy. Although, they're travelling all the way to Edinburgh so, in a way, their journey is like Frodo and Sam taking the ring to Mordor - we assume, we haven't actually seen the movies. 'These are some essential people to know about.' Theatreview (NZ) Winner Breakthrough Com...

Comedy

Love Less Life by Jay Sodagar

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 17:50 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Jay Sodagar intelligent comedy returns, but this time he talks about Love of all kinds. Getting a dog reframes how you approach and love others. But what about the others?? Half politics and topical commentary the other half social commentary on Love. Don't bring tissues it's not that kind of show. ...

Comedy

Love Tory

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Six years ago, Andrew Watts was gaining a reputation as a "politely passionate, political, beautifully expressed and very funny" (Chortle) comedian, with five- and four-star shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. He then stopped doing comedy, and went to work for a Conservative MP. Now he's back on the circuit, with a show about the last five turbulent years. ...

Comedy

Luke Connell: Bloody Marvellous

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Bloody Marvellous: A Comedy Show about the Middle Ages A comic tour of the medieval world with daft professor of medieval studies Luke Connell and his games, props and songs. Get to know creatures like sea-centipedes and manticores, dogs with names like Havegoodday, and characters like Eilmer the flying monk. Discover the old world’s taste in tourist tat, and expect to leave convinced that medieval medicine was better than the modern kind. Or maybe not. “a lovely stage presence…this is awesome” (one4review). As heard on BBC Radio 4’s “In Our Time”. ...

Comedy

Mad Cow Comedy's International Showcase

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Mad Cow Comedy is thrilled to bring its highly successful show concept from the Netherlands to the Edinburgh Fringe! Join us for an hour of stand-up comedy featuring a carefully curated selection of international acts from across the globe. Each show is hosted by our energetic and friendly compère, who introduces a fresh lineup of comedians every day. With a mix of seasoned pros and exciting up-and-coming talent, no two performances are ever the same, offering comedy lovers a unique and dynamic hour of entertainment. Prepare for a vibrant showcase of diverse styles and hilarious perspective...

Comedy

Mad Ron Presents - Identity Theft

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 10 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Bar 50 / The Snug

JUL 31, AUG 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A surreal show where Uxbridges third hardest man, Mad Ron tries to guide a mystery apprentice, as a glamorous game show host. “The funniest most inventive nut bag show I think I’ve ever seen I love it love it love it!!” (Terry Alderton) Come along for your chance to win some questionably-sourced prizes, as Ron presents a series suspiciously familiar sounding game show games in an hour of absurd interactive comedy. Tasked with keeping the scores and enforcing the rules is a mystery glamorous assistant. Fancy your chances robbing a bankety bank? Always wanted to make slanderous accusations ab...

Comedy

MaestroClass

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-2, 10-13, 17-23 at 01:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Magnus Moshuus (nicknamed “The Norwegian Borat” by some audience members) presents his most ambitious work to date: MaestroClass! Meet Maestro, self-proclaimed genius and conductor extraordinaire. Maestro invites you to participate in his MaestroClass. Led by none other than the genius that is Maestro, he promises he will have your inner virtuoso working in no time. Maestro is a 1-hour clown comedy show presented as a musical MasterClass - MaestroClass! The show premiered at GICF in march, moving on to play at Brighton Fringe in May. Prepare for a performance where the only thing more unpre...

Comedy

Magic Mic

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Irish comedy magician Alex J. Byrne brings his show Magic Mic back to Edinburgh Fringe following a successful run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe! Magic Mic is a comedy magic show that is suitable for all ages and has been toured around Europe to great fanfare over the last couple of years. If you like clean comedy, silly observations and a lot of magic tricks, this is the show for you! ...

Comedy

Mark Row: Don't You Know Who I Am?

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Whilst the lifestyle of the rich and the famous may appeal to many, it can't all be red carpets, celebrity parties and cosy chats on Graham Norton, can it? This show takes a sideways look at what it's like to live your life in the limelight, and over the course of an hour tackles the big questions like 'What should you do when you get starstruck?' 'How do you deal with the Paparazzi?' and 'Who on Earth is Mark Row?' Returning to the Fringe with this show for a second year, don't worry if you don't know who Mark Row is, you soon will do, and what is more, you'll be glad you took the time to ...

Comedy

Mat Wills: My Wife Took My Dad to a Brothel (I Drove)

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Love, laughter, and life’s unexpected turns! Comedian Mat Wills delivers a brutally honest, yet hilarious heartwarming take on family, social taboos, and the absurd realities of growing old. This is a show about love, sex, everything in between and the lengths we go to for the people who matter most. Funny, heartfelt, and packed with brutal honest laugh out loud truths, no subject is off-limits in this unfiltered tribute to family....

Comedy

Matt Rouse: Trying my best

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

AUG 11 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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AUG 12 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Matt Rouse brings his show trying my best to the Edinburgh Fringe, trying to figure out identity, renting and whether he’s being left behind. Already winner of the respected Hastings Fringe New Act Competition and nominated for the BBC New Comedy Awards, in 2023, Matt performed stand-up on the BAFTA-winning The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4)....

Comedy

Michael Made Me Do It (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 23-24 at 10:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Madeleine Brettingham is a prolific comedy writer for shows like Would I Lie To You, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and The News Quiz. She never thought about doing stand-up herself, until a certain well-known comedian appeared to her in a dream... Michael Made Me Do It is a daft hour of comedy about pubs, geezers, comedy writing and following your dreams even if they’re stupid....

Comedy

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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After sold out seasons 2023-2024, Australian comedian and cancer survivor, Michael Shafar, is back at the Fringe with his critically acclaimed show to prove that he was well worth the chemo. Since moving to London, Michael has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit with his dark, boundary-pushing and thoughtful takes on the culture wars. Michael has amassed 120,000+ followers on social media and 100+ million views of his videos online. His debut special A(LIVE) is on Amazon Prime and his most recent special Alright, Next Joke is on YouTube. "Shafar ...

Comedy

Millwall Jew

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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First of two daily performances (not Tuesdays). The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish stand-up comedian Ivor Dembina (The Guardian ****), with his marvelously funny solo show about the Jewish football fan who, tired of being expected to support the 'Jewish' north London club Tottenham Hotspur, decides to swear allegiance instead to his own 'more earthy' local south London team, Millwall F.C. They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it! ...

Comedy

Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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How do you recover from heartbreak or loss when you are a depressed little slug? This Triple-A comic (“A”lternative, “A”utistic & “A”ward-winning (Keep It Fringe 2023), ) reflects on this conundrum like the irredeemable clown that he is. Nominated for the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality, who knows what this horrid gastropod has in store (possibly an exorcism on himself?). Come see a show also featuring a man with owls for hands , Flashlight Gordon and what happens if a horse walks into a bar. Awards for previous work: Keep it Fringe Award winner Spitfire comedy best uni...

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: It's Not The End Of The World

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 13-24 at 19:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Multi award-winning Nathan Cassidy delivers an eviscertaing stand-up hour about the whole world and one man. ‘A master of the genre’ One4Review 2024 ★★★★ When someone has spent your entire life telling you that it’s not the end of the world, what do you do when it is? He's Best Stand-up Winner Brighton Fringe 2022/23, a Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee with multiple appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live and Times Radio, 4 Specials (3 Amazon Prime, 1 YouTube) and a million downloaded podcast Daily Notes. 'Very funny. Go watch a master of the genre' ★...

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 13-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Multi award-winning comedian Nathan Cassidy ‘a master of the genre’ One4Review ★★★★ 2024 has worked out a way to create the best comedy ever - steal jokes. A new, ground-breaking, genre-busting show and something you've never seen before... from Nathan at least! It's a show about love and stealing and fame - I want to live forever. If this is sounding like a musical, it may just well be... Nathan Cassidy is an award-laden comedian with a multitude of accolades in the last 5 years, with 12 best show wins or nominations at UK Comedy Festivals including Edinburgh, B...

Comedy

Never Met A Girl Like Me

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 17-21 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Serena Smart is your new best friend, you just don’t know it yet. Equal parts loveable and chaotic, Serena’s blend of witty observations and surprising stories has been described as “unusually sharp and distinctive” (Chortle) and “usually just weird” (her ex). Serena has made it to the finals of British Comedian of The Year, West End New Act of the Year and Max Turner Comedy Awards and was ranked the no.1 funniest female comic of 2023 by Ranker.com (for a day). In her debut show, Serena explores how her determination to be positive and see the best in people has filled her life with chaos,...

Comedy

Not My Audience! The Stand-Up Panel Show You Control!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Fringe's cult hit stand-up comedy panel show that you control is back. Three top comics answer the daft questions you pick on our exclusive app, you vote for your favourite, and choose who'll do our fiendish stand-up challenges! Never the same show twice, a must for comedy fans who want to see some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival be put through their paces. No need to reserve, just rock up with a charged smartphone!...

Comedy

NTK Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-23 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A stand up comedy competition featuring only the very best comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe. All battling it out for the title of Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year and a cash prize of £1000. The shows will feature a handpicked selection of over 100 of the finest acts at the festival all competing in a series of knockout rounds. Every night will showcase 6 comedians performing their best stand up for a chance of progressing to the prestigious finals. SCHEDULE: JUL 31 - AUG 17 HEATS AUG 19 WILDCARD ROUND AUG 20-23 SEMI-FINALS AUG 24 GRAND FINAL ...

Comedy

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"★★★★ A delightful fusion of art, comedy, and gaming!" - Broadway World Can you save the kingdom from the curse? Find out in this interactive comedy game show, where two guest performers try to rule a 12th Century Kingdom, and YOU decide who lives and dies! A unique experience at every show – how will you fare, my liege? From veteran performer Sam See (★★★★ - Fest) and video game designer Stephen Case from RGB Monster (Trust No Bunny, Not My Audience). Previous guest have been on The Chase, Taskmaster, BBC & ITV Productions, and have also b...

Comedy

Olaf Falafel Asks: Orange You Glad?

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join the best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging, diaphragm-jiggling comedian as he presents a laundry basket full of stuff he hopes you’ll find funny. Winner of the Funniest Joke of The Edinburgh Fringe. 'Unqualified, unadulterated, and deceptively astute fun' ***** (TheQR.co.uk). 'This is a must-see show' ***** (PhoenixRemix.com). 'Absurdity so well-crafted that silly doesn't do it justice' **** (Evening Standard)....

Comedy

Oversharing - Ad Lib Stand-up with Anna Beros

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 14:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Risky romances? Iffy interests? Embarrassing escapades? Isn't stand-up just oversharing? So let’s hear your crazy sh*t! Anonymously share something or ask Anna anything, really anything, for ad lib comedy gold. Anna's an Aussie, independent full-time stand-up comedian based in Berlin, riffing across Europe, Australia and the UK since 2018. Strap in for a raucous rollercoaster of god-knows-what, with guest comedians too!...

Comedy

Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 20:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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DADA DOJO will be a happening, there will be nothing else like it at the fringe! This is the 10th hour long magnum opus from Cult Comedian and Irish Avant Garde absurdist / artist & activist Paul Victor Currie. “An expert presentation in absurdist humour. Simply unmissable!” ★★★★★ (The Music.Au/ Melbourne International Comedy Festival) "Paul Currie is a disturbingly brilliant comic!." ★★★★★ (Broadway Baby) "Currie is utterly unique. A new standard has been set for the fringe. " ★★★★★^...

Comedy

Pernille Haaland: Running with the Wolves

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 20:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - £5, £7.50, £10, £12.50

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After a life in the UK, Pernille Haaland (Netflix, HBO, NRK, Discovery) flipped her world upside down during lockdown, trading London’s gritty streets, sewers, and foxes for the cold, dark fjords of Norway. She’s settled in surprisingly well—made friends with the wolves—and seems to be thriving, which is great timing, given that the world seems to be unraveling. With far-right extremism on the rise, wars erupting, and women’s rights under attack, it’s truly a golden age for a single, independent dog owner who has run out of f*cks to give....

Comedy

Peter Jones: Performs Stand Up Comedy

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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'If you''re reading this you have to come to the show. This description is legally binding. If you''ve read this far you must show up. You''ll have a great time, of course, but you do have to come now. Those are the rules. Don''t check any of this with a lawyer. I'm Australian, but I live over here now. I've performed stand-up on the TV series Comedy Up Late (it's on the ABC in Australia), I also appeared on the Netflix series Why Are You Like This? (I do not have many lines, but I assure you I am in it), I wrote for a few TV shows in Australia that you won't know but paid me money to write...

Comedy

Phil de Lange: The Phil Monty

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The Phil Monty from award winning comedian Phil de Lange is a blend of tongue-in-cheek wit, one liners, and musical comedy. Phil strips down to his most vulnerable state with a hilarious take on his early onset midlife crisis, awkward doctor's visits, grief, the politics of Patagonia puffer jackets, and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups. The Phil Monty is directed by award winning comedian and actor Kate Pinchuck who describes Phil's work in 5 words: “Funny, profound, silly, moving, ukelele”. Phil's alternative approach to stand-up has earned him a Savanna Comics Choice Award and a coveted featur...

Comedy

Phil Wathern: Man of Few Words

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 18-24 at 15:45 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 24 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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"Man Of Few Words" is a show from Bristol comedian Phil Wathern. Expect joke-packed routines on life, death, and football, delivered with a deceptively charming and laid back stage presence, from a finalist in Stand Up For Cider and Philly Cup new act competitions, and Bristol Comedy Chest audience vote winner. "A very skilled writer....his material was strong throughout" - Notts Comedy Review "I absolutely love his material and stage presence. Audience warm to him immediately." - Chappers Comedy...

Comedy

Princess Sparkles

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 10-17 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Princess Sparkles is a professional princess for hire. Appearing at a five-year-old’s birthday party somewhere near you, she’s a little unstable, very available, and just that little bit too much… She's eager to share with children the joys of life through a Disney filter. However, a tad flustered and running late, it appears more than her costume may be coming apart at the seams… In Lily Maryon’s improv driven, character comedy feminist satire she portrays a complex and increasingly jaded performer, struggling to separate life from work. Transported to a chaotic but fun-filled birthday ...

Comedy

Punchline Bingo

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Four top comedians try to beat the punchlines in this comedy gameshow. But, YOU can win prizes too by playing the comedy bingo! All you need to do is cross the words off your card as the comics say them to win prizes! It's Bingo - but comical ...

Comedy

Queer Comedy Chaos

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Get ready for Queer Comedy Chaos, a riotous display of laughter featuring the best queer comedians, wild games, and unpredictable challenges! With each set more outrageous than the last, this show flips the script on traditional comedy. Expect hilarious moments, quick wit, and chaos that only the queer community can deliver! From hilarious games to spontaneous audience challenges, the show’s ever-changing pace ensures that no two performances are ever the same. With a diverse line-up of queer talent, Queer Comedy Chaos is a celebration of everything that makes the LGBTQ+ community uniquely ...

Comedy

Queerios and Toast

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 16-24 at 10:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Ridiculous, silly, wonderfully heart-warming and brilliantly funny " Brighton Fringe Board 5 star audience reviews " A fabulous show of delightful nonsense. Clever and funny, keeping you laughing throughout" "Ali Jay had us laughing in the aisles" Brighton Theatre Review 2025 2025 semi finalist Not So New Comedian of The Year. 10 AM ! Join an early Ali Jaybird for breakfast shenanigans, no two shows are the same as Ali Jay brings a suitcase of props, a bucket of laughter and a northern sausage to the Three Sisters ...

Comedy

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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In her show 'Dutch Courage' Rachel explores the vast chasm between her British roots and her adopted Dutch home, providing a humorous insider's perspective on the cultural quirks that define expat life in the most tolerant and liberal country in the world. Expect hilarious stories about her life in the Netherlands as a British fish out of water, engaging audiences regardless of where they are from. Known for her friendly, chatty and relatable comedic style, Rachel has firmly established herself as a prominent figure within the European comedy scene. She has featured in various comedy fest...

Comedy

Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Raul Kohli is an award-winning comedian from Newcastle, England who has gigged all over the World. Having been the star of his own BBC Sounds podcast (Comic Sanskrit), he is fluent in meditation and mindfulness but as a Brit he knows God can also be found in a beer or a one night stand. In this show, Raul attempts to balance western culture with eastern philosophy. Will he find God or lose his mind? Edinburgh Fringe ISH Award nominee ★★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★★ The Wee Review ★★★★★ A Youngish ...

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

JUL 31, AUG 1-21 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Award-winning comedian Raul Kohli picks up to four of the best upcoming acts in Edinburgh Fringe right now for a late-night comedy extravaganza! Including some very secret special guests. A great way to sample what's on at the Fringe and find comedians that cater to you! ****1/2 Best of The Fringe - Distractify ...

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Raul Kohli returns for a fifth year with his sell-out cult hit! No material, no plan, no sad bit at the 45th minute where his pet chinchilla dies... Just one hour of straight improvised comedy based on who the audience are and what the audience tell him! ***** (Guardian). 'One of the best comedians in England' (BBC Radio 4). 'The worst comedy I have ever seen' (EdFringeReview.com). ...

Comedy

Ray Fordyce's Imaginatively Titled Variety Show

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ray Fordyce is back to host another array of the best comedy and entertainment talent from around the world. Featuring up to 5 different acts every night, this show is a must for all fringe goers. ...

Comedy

Ray Fordyce: Quincunx

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 20-24 at 21:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ray Fordyce has been through a lot in his life. Quincunx, as well as being one of his favourite words, is a pattern of five and Ray explores five areas of his life and how they all interconnect. ...

Comedy

Retiring to Barbadis 2: Lost It All

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

AUG 14-24 at 23:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Three up and coming local comedians showcase their best material from the past year. ...

Comedy

Richard Wright Draws You Like One of Your French Girls

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 24 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-6 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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What is Art? Why is art? Is that art? When did that get here? How many is that? Who are you and where's my pen? Richard Wright had a good 2024 Edinburgh Fringe run. A great one? No, a good one. But is he an artist? Is this show art? And seriously where is my pen? Together we will explore and create art in this new show from multi time Pegasus Comedy Award winner who will draw you like one of your French girls. **** A Youthful Perspective....

Comedy

Rik Carranza presents: Star Trek vs Star Wars

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join host Rik Carranza as comedians from across the Fringe battle it out to discover which is the best franchise, Star Trek or Star Wars, the ultimate clash of fandoms. In its sixth year, the show is 'a fun-filled hour' (TheReviewsHub.com) where guests fight for the honour of their favourite franchise. Expect them to stop at nothing to win the audience vote; from arguments for better conditions for Tribbles, to passionate pleas in defence of Jar Jar Binks; nothing is off-limits when to comes to fighting for the honour of your fandom!...

Comedy

Rizzmaster

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4, 11 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 3-9 at 01:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Eduard Brenton is pleasured to announce his debut Fringe show: Rizzmaster. The show will be 60 minutes (1 hour) long. Pay whatever you want. May I suggest £100? Eduard Brenton is an up-and-coming comedian of unknown origin. His comedy stylings stem from the time he got lost in his brain and couldn’t find his way out. Feel free to attend, laugh, and afterwards, stalk, so I can make a TV show about it. If it doesn't work out, we can still be friends, I won't hold a grudge. So match with me at this year's Fringe festival. Ok? Is that a yes? You're kind of mumbling under your breath in a...

Comedy

Roast Me! Praise Me!

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-13 at 23:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Bobby Sheehan and Mark Henely are veterans of the New York City Roast Battle Scene. The years in the insult trenches have hardened Bobby. Turned him into a masochist that loves to be roasted. However, those same years have made Mark soft. He crumbles at the lightest of insults and can only be praised. This show will allow audiences the opportunity to give these performers what they crave. For Bobby, that is to be roasted. For Mark, it is to be praised. Bobby Sheehan is a NYC based standup comedian, history buff, and generous lover. He performs at The Stand in NYC, clubs and colleges across t...

Comedy

Robin Morgan and Friend(s)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

JUL 31, AUG 1-6 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Robin Morgan (as seen on Mock the Week) hosts a stand-up showcase of his funny friend(s). How many friend(s) will he have on each show? How many friend(s) does he even have?! Let's find out together. 'Bloody funny. Must surely be on the verge of nationwide fame' **** (Sunday Times)....

Comedy

Ross Leslie: Now Is The Time

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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For over 30 years, a great family secret remained schtum. Now thanks to modern technology, a nosey teenager, and some beautiful happenstance, the cat is out of the bag. ...

Comedy

Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 12-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Russell Hicks, who you've seen on BBC, Amazon Prime, or from his viral Dear Diary videos on social media and will see in Edgar Wright's Running Man later this year, is building a new show. ...

Comedy

Ryan Mold / Breaking the Mold

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

JUL 31, AUG 1-23 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ryan Mold returns to the Edinburgh Comedy Festival with a brand new show. In his latest stand-up show, Ryan takes a heartfelt and hilarious look at life after losing his grandparents. His well received and 4 ⭐️ 2024 show was a tribute to being brought up with Grandparents. But what now? With his signature blend of sharp wit and vulnerability, Ryan reflects on the joy, the grief, and the unexpected lessons his grandparents left behind. From childhood memories to navigating adulthood without their guidance, this show is a deeply personal, yet universally relatable journey ...

Comedy

Sam Michael: The World's Oldest Man

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 13-24 at 12:50 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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What advice did the Guinness World Record's Oldest Man have for Sam Michael and how did it change his outlook on life? Sam Michael's debut solo hour show 'World's Oldest Man' explores feeling older than your years (even in childhood!) and nostalgically looks back on those just-missed adventures of 'youff' whilst trying to relive them before it's too late! But what happened when Sam actually met the Guinness World Records' world's oldest man and what was the "life changing" advice did he gave him..? The perfect comical balance of excitable lad and exhausted dad, Sam Michael is "real dry ...

Comedy

Sam Serrano: Mars

Comedy

The Laughing Horse Box / Horse Box

AUG 17 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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In 2020 comedian Sam Serrano was spat at for wearing make up. In 2025 they've found a way to monetize on this and they're talking about it on stage. A show about being queer, understanding why homophobia exists in todays world, and darts. Star of Comedy Central, Dave, and UkTv Sam Serrano "puts the X in X Factor" (york press) with their "laugh out loud" (yorkshire post) "killer lines" (chorlte) that show why they're one of the most exciting acts on the circuit today. Leicester Square COTY 2019 (finalist) Great Yorkshire fringe COTY 2018 (2nd) Comedy Bloomers LGBT COTY 2018 (runner-up)...

Comedy

Sci-larious – Science Stand-up

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Comic Scientists Matthew Collins and Donal Vaughan are joined be some of their fellow funny friends for a hour of science themed comedy. This teenage friendly show, will have comics from around the world, joking about science and nerd-related subjects. Suitable for 12 and older....

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

Dragonfly / The Other Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The hilarious, popular fun show returns with comedians from around the Fringe of all varieties, styles and genders doing their best material based around the subject of sex and relationships. "The perfect way to close a night at the festival" ★★★★★ (Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival). "Mischievous and unburdened comedy" ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine, Brighton Fringe) "A tour de force of laughter-filled mischievous comedy" ★★★★★ (ArtsInLeicestershire.co.uk) "Utterly hilarious" ★...

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The worldwide hit show returns with a line-up of superb and varied comedians from all around the Fringe doing material based around the hilarious, cheeky subject of shagging. "The perfect way to close a night at the festival" ★★★★★ (Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival) "A tour de force of laughter filled mischievous comedy" ★★★★★ (ArtsInLeicestershire.co.uk) "Excellent" ★★★★★ (Audience Review, Edfringe.com) "Utterly hilarious" ★★★★1/2 (Perth Fringe Worl...

Comedy

Shaggers: Morning Glory

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 16-17 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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For one weekend only, a morning performance of the hugely popular show with a variety of comedians doing hilarious material based around sex and relationships for all you "early risers" out there. "The perfect way to close a night at the festival" ★★★★★ (Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival). "Mischievous and unburdened comedy" ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine, Brighton Fringe) "A tour de force of laughter-filled mischievous comedy" ★★★★★ (ArtsInLeicestershire.co.uk) "Utterly hilarious" &...

Comedy

Shannon Matthews The Musical The Movie Film Screening

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 11-13 at 23:30 (120 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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After an incredible sell-out run as a live stage show at the 2022 Fringe, Kunt and the Gang and Tuppence Ha'Penny bring the story to the big screen! Foul-mouthed mother from hell Karen Matthews is fed up being a nobody until she hatches a cunning plan for a shot at the big time. Hen-pecked common-law husband Craig Meehan has a secret interest that nobody knows about. Borderline special needs uncle Michael Donovan just wants a bit of company and a couple of quid for some baccy. Stereotypical Yorkshire copper Detective Inspector Radgitt faces a race against time to get to the bottom of thi...

Comedy

Should Have Tried Harder at School – Veterans v Civilians

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Competition Time! What happens when two military veterans face off against two civilians in a comedy showdown? Is it the discipline and grit of military life that crafts the sharpest humor, or do the civilians have the everyday experiences that will leave you in stitches? We’re about to find out! Join us for an unforgettable show of laughs as these four comedians battle it out on stage. The stakes? Who delivers the funniest material – the veterans with their unique perspective or the "civvies" with their fresh, relatable takes? It’s all in good fun, but we want you to decide – who’s g...

Comedy

Should Statements: A Show Brought To You By (a little) Inherited Wealth

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 13:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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'In 2023, like a Dickensian protagonist, Lizzie Simpson lost her beloved uncle aged 69 to ass cancer. Leaving behind many a spicy VHS and a flat on the outskirts of the capital, Lizzie found herself with £20,000 and a dream. SHOULD she invest in her future? Absolutely not! A fringe show it is! After years of toiling the London open mic scene, finally with the means to bring her vision to the unsuspecting public, this chronic oversharer with a dry yet likeable edge asks whether her uncle''s retirement fund is being put to good use. Exploring heritage, catholic guilt (without the Catholicism...

Comedy

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Some say laughter is the best therapy. SHRINK WRAPPED gives us both. Don’t miss it." ★★★★ Mix 102.3 Ever been deep in a therapy session and gone: I want to know what the hell she's thinking? Well now's your chance... with comedians in the hot seat. Join award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and real-life psychologists (Dr Ruchi Sinha, Dr Carolyne Keenan or Dr Edel McGlanaghy) for the most entertaining therapy session you'll ever witness. Guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live aud...

Comedy

Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Get voted ‘most likely to laugh’ in a split-bill stand-up show featuring two of the London circuit’s most promising rising stars. Cheryl Hurst and Callum Mackenzie, the prom queen and the class clown, present an hour of sharp-witted, non-stop, feel-good comedy that answers all of life’s most important questions, from ‘What’s the perfect slogan for a pair of pants?’ to ‘Can you learn open heart surgery from a book?’ ...

Comedy

Silly and Starving

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:15 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be poor, queer and thriving? In Silly & Starving, rising star Kie Carson takes you through just that as he tells you that sillies just don’t pay the billies. Silly & Starving is the story of Kie Carson, and his ridiculous thoughts and observations through a queer, working class perspective. Filled with ludicrous improvisations and crowd work that makes the room feel like a party, this show is about exposing the silly side of everyone, in spite of whatever troubles or woes they may be facing. Kie is “extremely likable” (Nodding Dog Comedy), with “original a...

Comedy

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 19:25 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The world’s a mess and Simon doesn’t know what to do. Surely telling some jokes will help, right? Join Simon for his Edinburgh debut and get ready for clever, quirky, and really original stand-up comedy. His antics probably won’t save the world, but they just might save your night. Don’t miss this fresh act all the way from New Zealand, just like Hobbits, splitting the atom and women getting the right to vote....

Comedy

Sizeable Chunks with Peter E Davidson

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Have you seen Derry comedian Peter E Davidson’s ‘Sizeable Chunks?’ The Pete Davidson that isn’t the famous one returns with his seventh solo Fringe show. With all its highs and lows —sometimes, life is best served in ‘Sizeable Chunks.' Life is massive. I mean seriously, have you seen the size of it? No wonder people wake up in the morning overwhelmed instead of just plain old normal whelmed. Well Peter E Davidson has decided to tackle life the only way possible. In ‘Sizeable Chunks.’ You, the audience, can help Pete select which chunks he needs to focus on and which ones he can through away...

Comedy

Sketch Thieves

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Comedy sketch swapping live! The cult hit show where sketch groups perform their own sketches, then each others'. Chortle Award winner – Best Club Show London. Top 5 comedy shows of the year (List). Top 10 shows at the Fringe (Time Out). Top 25 shows at the Fringe (Comedy.co.uk). Featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Made into a BBC television pilot. 'Brilliant format' (Guardian). 'An undoubted hit' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Spontaneous and anarchic' **** (Fest). 'Truly electric' **** (Scotsman). 'Action-packed and chaotic' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Deserves more than one visit' ****...

Comedy

Slomosexual

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

AUG 7-15 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Looking for a fresh perspective at the Fringe? Join Nebulous Niang in SLOMOSEXUAL! Ever wondered what happens when you're "Happily Married with 2 Kids" and suddenly realize you're... not quite straight? Let Nebulous Niang take you on her journey from growing up in 90s Asia to navigating life today as part of an inter-ethnic lesbian couple raising Gen-Z kids in a conservative country. Through honest storytelling and carefully chosen visuals, this hour of standup will make you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a bit braver about being yourself - no matter who you are! What audiences...

Comedy

Soness: Bigger in Japan

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 21:00 (40 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Former Hello Kitty voice Soness, fresh from her post-sumo injury tour, talks growing-up homeless in a Japanese hatchback, being replaced by AI, and how not to turn into your mother. 'One of the most genial hours on offer'(TheQR.co.uk)[s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s] www.soness.com...

Comedy

Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Award-winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day, Amazon Prime’s Dinner With the Parents) takes a millennial look at ever-changing beauty standards, online trolls and growing up weird. In a society dripping with treatments, injectables and filters is it possible for anyone to feel truly beautiful? ‘Kempner has funny bones’ **** (Scotsman) 'Sardonic but breezy...infectious personality' **** (Morning Star) ‘One of the best atmospheres I’ve experienced at an Edinburgh show’ **** (Broadway World) ‘Brilliant’ (LA Times)...

Comedy

Stand Up, Look Pretty

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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"Stand Up, Look Pretty" is a love letter to the gays and girlies for their supportive voice notes, loud karaoke sesh road trips, and endless live music gigs pointing out hotties in the smoking area. Join this anxiety-riddled, bisexual New Yorker, as she recounts her hilarious dating misadventures and finding lasting love in friendships while navigating living abroad in Ireland. ...

Comedy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Stand-up Philosophy is a compilation of stand-up comedians and experts exploring big philosophical ideas through comedy. A combination of performances and interview-style questions explore the deeper thinking behind comedians' material with thought-provoking and hilarious results. 'An ingenious concept' (BingeFringe.com). Hosted each day by former philosophy teacher, Alex Farrow: 'An intelligent new star' (British Comedy Guide); 'Very Talented' (Chortle.co.uk); 'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman)....

Comedy

Stand-Up Science

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Love science? Love comedy? Want to laugh and feel smart? Come to Stand-up Science, a compilation of the best scientific comedians the Fringe has to offer. Returning for a fourth year following successful runs in 2022-2024, this show is guaranteed to make you laugh and learn. Following on from successful sell-out shows about nature, bacteria, evolution and insects at the Oxford Natural History museum, Oxford's finest academic comedians bring Stand-up Science back to the Edinburgh Fringe. "Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original." (Daily Info, Oxford). Each show...

Comedy

Steve's Big Dumb Show!

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Steve's Big Dumb Show is part standup, part ridiculous songs, part multi-media, part improv, and all hilarious! American comedian/musician Steve Goodie has been bringing the biggest, dumbest collection of nonsense to the stage for years, and now it's Edinburgh's turn! Pre-pandemic Steve played all over the US, and even continued virtually when we all shut down. And now it's back, live, and you don't want to miss this! "I certify that Steve's Big Dumb Show is deeeeeemented! Steve is funny, funny, FUNNY!" - Dr. Demento, syndicated radio host 50+ years "Steve's Big Dumb Show is really funny...

Comedy

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A BDSM dungeon is only as good as its staff: the dommes, the subs, and of course, the manager. In order to fund her dreams when starting out in standup comedy in New York City, Katharyn Henson worked a day job as the manager of a BDSM dungeon. From her desk in the office of the dungeon, Katharyn served as the conduit between clients and her co-workers, becoming immersed within a world often judged and misunderstood and experiencing real stories involving the brilliant, funny, and flawed people that shape such an unconventional workplace. ...

Comedy

Strippers Advice Bureau

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 15:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Do you have a problem? Don't know where to turn for help? Bring your dilemmas to this brand-new show, where two unshockable and world-weary strippers will impart their shrewd insights and sage intuition. Laughter guaranteed....

Comedy

Struan Logan: Failed Comic, Divorced but Finally Happy

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Struan quit comedy in late 2019, which turned out to be lucky, as a few months later no one else could either. In 2020 Struan was getting married weeks before the pandemic struck with his corgi companion as his ringbearer and settling into a whisky job selling barrels more valuable than London real estate. The next five years out of comedy have been an absolute rollercoaster he's excited to tell. Don't miss out! You never know where Struan will go next, he doesn't either. His debut hour Struan All Over the World about his travel stories across the globe was performed in a dozen cities ...

Comedy

Stuart Kennedy's Snart of Darkness

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

JUL 31, AUG 1-9 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Stuart Kennedy went from a remote Scottish Island that barely features on weather maps, all the way to the pickpocketing capital of Europe, and picked up a few stories on the way. Come on a journey through the Snart of Darkness - the follow-up show to his debut standup hour 'Shitegeist'. A show about lessons learned, lessons ignored, and lessons (probably not) learned again! Guaranteed to be slightly offensive, and highly Scottish Stuart Kennedy is a Barcelona based comedian hailing from a remote Scottish Island. Known for his high energy performances and unique island perspective on li...

Comedy

Stuart Thomas: Bad Fatty

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 18-24 at 20:40 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Stuart Thomas delivers a sharp, unapologetic standup show with "Bad Fatty," diving into life as a fat Welshman. Raised on a sheep farm in Wales, Stuart blends his working-class roots with a modern, no-nonsense take on body positivity. He grabs diet culture by the scruff of the neck, calling out society's absurd expectations of fat people while hilariously jabbing at our thin-obsessed world. Stuart doesn’t just talk about being fat—he owns it, celebrating the freedom of rejecting conformity. Bisexual and candid about mental health, he explores the intersections of sexuality, body image, and ...

Comedy

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 7-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Tamar’s Googling tiny wellies and trying not to get mad that her job is to have a whole baby whilst her husband’s job is to bring snacks to the hospital. Join this award-winning comedy songwriter as she sings you through fears of giving birth, finally growing up and the impressive feat of giving up wine for nine months. The perfect show for parents, parents-to-be and those who never want to be parents and can delight in all they’re missing (like sciatica). ★★★★ ‘Brings the house down' - The Skinny. ★★★★★ ‘A fantastic, hilarious gem’ - Mu...

Comedy

Teknicolour Smoof Comedy Club

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 18 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Teknicolour Smoof Comedy Club – Shropshire's crazy-named grassroots comedy club. We bring you a one off special for the Edinburgh fringe with 5 great comedians. Expect razor-sharp one liners, outrageous storytelling and the completely insane. Tekicolour Smoof is mixed blast of comedy fun with something for everyone....

Comedy

The Apology Project: Small Feelings from a Big Country

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

AUG 19 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Apology Project: Small Feelings from a Big Country A satirical, heartfelt, and honest dive into what it really means to be Canadian. Created and performed by a bold ensemble of teenage artists, The Apology Project tackles our national obsession with politeness. From the origins of the Canadian 'sorry' to bureaucratic regrets (yes, our government has had to write an Apology Law), this show is smart, self-aware, and enough to make you wonder: are we really that nice - or just too nice to say otherwise? “A poetic, punchy love letter to the Canadian identity.”...

Comedy

The Asian Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"★★★★.5 Fantastic, Brilliant!" - The Edge, UK From the East to Edinburgh, it's The Asian Comedy Showcase! Back for our third year, catch some of the best acts from all over Asia and from all over the world, along with one Token White act! Our performers have been seen on the BBC, Taskmaster, Netflix and various Asian TV Channels you won't recognize! Line-ups change daily, and hosted by Sam See (★★★★★ - One4Review) ...

Comedy

The Bite – Mixed-Bill Stand-Up

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Raucous, wild and a little bit different – this one-hour compilation show with a changing daily line-up, gives you a fabulous cross section of Fringe madness in one crazy bite-sized chunk. Performances may include anything from improv, stand-up, drag, to poetry or musical comedy. A daily Fringe taster menu that will have you coming back for more, all stirred up and served to your baffled faces by the mischievous and gorgeous Stags and Ettrick-Hogg. The show you'll be talking about for years to come! ...

Comedy

The Breakfast Club

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 10:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Breakfast Club is a free stand-up comedy compilation show featuring 3 fantastic comedians. It’s the most important show of the day, right? Hosted by Ben Ashurst (featured on BBC Radio, Stand-Up For Cider Winner 2023), The Breakfast Club will feature the very best comedy the Fringe has to offer. Every day, our menu of acts will be refreshed so whatever your comedy palette, the Breakfast Club will have something for you. Get your day at the Fringe off to the best possible start with some award-winning stand-up comedy, and join The Breakfast Club!...

Comedy

The Cringe Factor

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 2-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Join Vladimir McTavish and Ian Fox, two comedians and presenters who've aged like a carton of milk left in the sun, and their comedy guests dissecting the cringe-worthy, the mind-boggling and the downright bizarre. Wade through history that should've stayed buried, as they'll be unearthing the cultural debris of yesteryear. Belt yourself in for sharp wit, awkward laughter and a whole lot of nostalgia or nausea as they dig up the cultural graveyard. Join us for a no-holds-barred dissection of the past. Expect sharp wit, awkward humour and a whole lot of WTF moments....

Comedy

The Dundee Busker - Folk'n'Jokes

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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This is a one man show. It is a blend of original and traditional folks songs, and adult comedy. It is currently playing in small theatres in the Dundee area. Eric Gudmunsen is a seasoned accomplished entertainer with a large social media following, especially TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Audiences will be crying tears of laughter during the comedy and funny songs, and will be moved by the more poignant original songs....

Comedy

The History Comedy Show

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Award-Winning Comedian & History Buff Raul Kohli presents a show where three comedians deliver stand up sets on their favourite period & place in history & why, or do stand up as their favourite character in history. A great way to laugh, learn & discover which comics you want to see at the fringe. A must for any historian enthusiasts! ***** - The Guardian 'Inspiringly Intelligent' - Paul Sinha, the Chase 'Funny, Moving, Powerful' - Mike Reiss, Writer/Producer - The Simpsons ...

Comedy

The Irish Mob

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Irish Mob returns after an amazing sell-out performance in 2023! This wild and exciting compilation show brings together the best of Ireland's up-and-coming comedians, rising stars, alongside seasoned headliners and guest visiting performers. Hosted and MC'd by award-winning Irish comedian John O'Keeffe (Bray Comedy Festival's Best New Act 2019)....

Comedy

The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 16, 20, 22 at 23:30 (70 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Showcases of the 2025 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominees and the 2025 Ceremony The best comedians at the Fringe that have caught the eyes of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards that has in just two years become an Edinburgh institution! Long-listed, short-listed, all potential winners. Last two years of winners include Paul Foot, Elf Lyons, Abby Wambaugh and Julia Masli, and the shortlists included Ed Byrne, Janine Harouni, Phil Ellis and Luke Kempner. Hosted by awards founder and multi-award winning Fringe legend Nathan Cassidy, this show is the must-see late night Fringe event. Last year's c...

Comedy

The Minority Report Comedy Showcase

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

JUL 31, AUG 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23 at 00:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Join Moe Singleton in the Minority Report Comedy Showcase, a laughter-packed journey featuring a diverse lineup of comedians sharing hilarious, dark, and twisted jokes. Explore the comedic side of navigating life as a minority, where each performer, hailing from unique backgrounds, also brings their solo show to the Fringe. Brace yourself for an evening of humor that not only entertains but offers insightful perspectives on the complexities of being a minority – where if you don't laugh, you're bound to learn something new." ...

Comedy

The Natural

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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It's new. It's bold. It's classic. It's natural. It's The Natural starring Andrew Portelli (celebrated comedian), and it's a new type of stand-up comedy inspired by Susan Boyle. It's classic stand-up but with a fresh exciting twist you haven't seen. And it will make you fall in love again. It's a show about finding your voice. It’s about finding a way to live that lets you smile every day. But mostly it's an hour of very funny stand-up. 'Andrew Portelli is too funny to ever make it big in this country. He’ll either have to don a blazer or move overseas. See him while you can!' Becky L...

Comedy

The Nutella Wars

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 18-24 at 17:50 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Hey, did your mum ever hide sweets from you when you were a kid? Mine too! All types of sweets, but Nutella especially. We were immigrants and we were poor, and Nutella was for rich kids. But when my mum could spare that couple of extra bucks for the smallest jar – watch out! Which one of my four brothers and sisters would be the first to find it? It was all out war! Not like the actual civil war we had just escaped mind you. The Nutella Wars is choc full of stories about growing up in war (hilarious, I promise) and moving to Australia. Stories about the joy of discovering a tub of ice crea...

Comedy

The Oxford Revue and Friends Presents: Stand-Upping Citizens

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 14-24 at 22:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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We're not upstanding, and some of us aren't even citizens, but the Oxford Revue & Friends are bringing our laugh-out-loud Stand-Upping Citizens stand-up showcase to the Fringe anyway. Join us for an evening of laughter as our comics cover topics including love bombing, virginity, the Chiltern Railways, cashmere, Faraday cages, restless cats, the psychic powers of Jesse Lingard, lizards, sticker books, and the strange truth behind how the Clash wrote Rock the Casbah. With a rotating cast of some of the best student comics from all over the UK, it's a new and hilarious show every night! What ...

Comedy

The Student Becomes the Mistress

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 18-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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At a time when norms around sex and relationships are changing fast, it’s easy to feel lost. Comedian Carly Blair certainly does, but fortunately she has a friend with wisdom and experience to spare: Sally Porter, a former dominatrix-turned-comedian. And now you do too! During the show, Carly and Sally will cover topics such as dating, sex, and how NOT to electrocute a man’s genitals, and at the end the audience will get the chance to ask the two ladies for their possibly wise, possibly dubious advice. About the comedians: Carly Blair is a not-your-typical-American American who's been tr...

Comedy

The Totally Improvised Musical

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Every night is opening night as this talented cast compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions! That's right; the story, songs, characters and "choreography" are all made up on the spot. Musical mayhem and laughter are guaranteed in a show that has been selling out at festivals across the country and picking up rave reviews! PREVIOUS SHOW TITLES INCLUDE: The Town Where Everyone is Called Jeffrey, Lawnmowers: The Musical!, The First Primark in Space, Four Weddings and A Fist Fight, The Book of More Men, Miserable Les, Sweeney Toddlers and My Grandma Is A Parasite. What ...

Comedy

The Van Gogh Shogh

Comedy

The Art Club / Art Club

AUG 3-8, 22-24 at 21:00 (75 min) - Free & Unticketed

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One part deranged sip'n'paint, one part karaoke night and one part Sotheby's with the greatest painter to ever live. More fun than toiling in obscurity and cutting off your own ear. Acclaimed performer and clown Donna Oblongata has toured internationally for over a decade, sold out The Brick Theater in New York with The Van Gogh Shogh and recently shared the stage with Mikhail Baryshnikov in Slava's Snow Show. 'Engaging, lovable and extremely funny... inspired lunacy' (TalkinBroadway.com). 'Wild and raucous... top notch clowning' (PlaysUnpleasant.substack.com). 'Whip smart and dirt poor' (Brow...

Comedy

This Can't Be It (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 10-20 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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This Can’t Be It is an experimental comedy show about the impossible task of being alive. Neurodivergent artist Lawrence Dodd invites you into a world where clarity is always out of reach and meaning slips through your fingers. Drawing on the unpredictability of performance art, the openness of contemporary clowning, and the fractured textures of his time in experimental band Housewives, Lawrence creates a space where big ideas are constantly interrupted—by distractions, tangents, and the chaos of the present. Contradictory characters flicker between earnest and absurd, sincere and surre...

Comedy

This Is How I Got Arrested...

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 18-24 at 10:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Sophie is just a girls girl... Or is she... Or has she taken the phrase "girls just wanna have fun" too far. In this bold, colourful and darkly hilarious solo show, Sophie recounts her journey from a challenging upbringing to a chaotic holiday gone wrong that ends with her being arrested abroad. Or does it? Through tales of wild nights, questionable choices and ulterior motives, she invites the audience to question what's real and what's performance. Exploring themes of toxic femininity, substance use, violence and sexual experience, the story delves into what it means to be tough and a gi...

Comedy

Three Bad Sisters

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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3 Bad Sisters is a dark, salacious comedy from Ireland's top 3 dark, salacious female comedians. Aideen McQueen, Shinanne Higgins and Louise O'Toole are sisters, granted, not each others sisters, but they're someone's sisters! They put the fun in funeral, the rim in grim and the slag in slag heap. They are finally joining forces and accumulating their darkest material to make you laugh, cringe, get slightly aroused and get just a wee bit sick in your mouth. This show is a cacophony of the best and darkest materials by these 3 single, Irish, female comedians in their 40's. It is a fine blend...

Comedy

Time Boat

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

AUG 13-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Are you ready to set sail on Time Boat? Our magical vessel can take you anywhen in time! Come join a different special guest comedian each day as they take a magical trip through history! It's all perfectly safe! Time Boat is a 1-player RPG created and hosted by Jon Gracey (No Rolls Barred, Werewolf: Live, Blood On The Clocktower: Live, The Beta Males) ...

Comedy

Tom and Greg Will Give You 100 Satsumas

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

AUG 17-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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An hour of inventive and absurd comedy from two Bristol-based comedians who will give the audience 100 satsumas. Is it 100 satsumas a show? They can not confirm or deny this. These two close pals represent a comedy Yin and Yang with Tom’s high speed, high energy improvised routines and Greg’s laid-back delivery and meticulous writing. They are united by a love of the absurd and the desire to give away 100 satsumas. Honestly they can't move for them. Help them. HELP THEM. Red-haired rising star of the South West, Tom Hutchinson is “a joy to watch”, brimming with high energy absurdism and ...

Comedy

Tom Mayhew: What on earth are we doing? (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 18-24 at 11:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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JUL 31, AUG 1, 4, 7-8, 11, 14-15 at 13:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Tom Mayhew (as heard on BBC Radio 4) tries to work out what this all is. It could be anything....

Comedy

Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar

JUL 31, AUG 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Traumedy: A Guide To Being A Fabulous Homeless Addict is a true story about life through addiction to sobriety. From being young and dumb on the Glasgow gay scene, through homelessness on the streets of Barcelona, to being committed to a psych ward and then landing in recovery. It is a tragic yet hilarious true story about overcoming demons and finding the real meaning of what it takes to be happy. ...

Comedy

Tristan Wolfe – Break:Out

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 13-24 at 13:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Prepare to laugh, cry, and question the thin line between tragedy and comedy in Break:Out—a raw, queer, and uplifting one-person show that journeys from the brink of despair to the bright lights of self-discovery. Tristan Wolfe brings a blend of sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and sharp comedic timing to the stage, unearthing tales of rejection, resilience, and finding peace in chaos. Anchored by a single chair and a mysterious scoreboard named BOB, Break:Out is a rollercoaster of absurd comedy, deeply personal reflections, and unexpected moments of joy. It’s a bold reminder that breakin...

Comedy

Two Comedians Telling Jokes

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 11-17 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A split-bill stand-up show, featuring two of the circuit's most promising rising stars. It's pretty simple. Two of London's top up-and-coming comedians share some of their funniest gags. Vinny Shiu (Portsmouth Comedian of the Year 2023) and Callum Mackenzie (Chucklemania Comedy Contest, silver medalist) cover everything from hobnobs to heartbreak, eggplants to existential dread in an hour guaranteed to make your list of fringe highlights. ...

Comedy

Twonkey's Zip Wire to Zanzibar

Comedy

Dragonfly / The Other Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award winning Vaudevillian fringe firebrand Paul Vickers hits the town with his new Twonkey chapter house of wizardry and wonder. Performed this time out in drag as Twonketta, Twonkey’s widow, a lady who is somewhat late for church. This year it’s a thriller about rival roller coasters and fairgrounds set by a smokey lagoon in a valley once owned by ex-milkman turned singer Shakin’ Stevens. “You arrive at suspense by letting the audience in. By not concealing things” Alfred Hitchcock “I wasn't sure if it was a horse or a lion” Jim Henson Featuring a Steve Martin puppet made fr...

Comedy

UK Pun Off

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The hit online show The UK Pun Off has made the transition to a LIVE show and is coming to Edinburgh! 4 top comics will have 3 jokes on 5 different topics and it is up to the audience to decide the winner of each round to crown the winner. We also look for the audience's best puns on each of the topics and prizes are up for grabs for the audience member with the best pun.Be sure to check out our past episodes on YouTube @ukpunoff to get you prepared for the hottest pun show on the planet! ...

Comedy

We Forgive You: The Confessional

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Have you ever done something that you feel bad about? Need to get it off your chest? We Forgive YouL The Confessional is the perfect show for you. We have heard it all, people making love to their friends parent, smuggling drugs internationally and even confessing to murder...of a peacock completely accidentally while trying to impress a boy. The Best weekly comedy winner of Perth Fringe 2022 returns to Edinburgh Fringe. Anonymously write down your deepest confession and put it in the confession box. Daniel and Cameron read them out. Instead of church where you are given wine and a...

Comedy

Why Are You!?

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

JUL 31, AUG 1-11 at 23:55 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"A question meant to mock… became a mission to answer." What happens when you’re asked, “Why are you?” — not who, not how, but why — like your existence needs an explanation? WHY ARE YOU? is a blisteringly honest and wildly funny one-person show by Pakistani-born comic and poet JR Sharaf, blending stand-up, storytelling, and spoken word to unravel a life caught between cultures, expectations, and existential dread. This is not your typical identity show. With rhythm, rage, and ridiculous punchlines, JR dives into: growing up in a place where laughter was a privilege navigating...

Comedy

Wiki with a Wengeance: Isles of Silly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 10:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The new episode in Wiki’s Insular Knowledge series – part comedy, part edutainment, part love letter to the world at large and islands in particular. How do we make sense of our silly world? That’s right – mapping and naming every pebble we discover! Whether you’re an old-timey, seafaring explorer, or a modern-day, geography-loving Wiki, this is the way to go about it. Much like the explorers and mapmakers before her, Wiki committed her life to setting out and naming weird specks of land, thoughts, and wonder. Yet where those brave souls before her went about with grim determination an...

Comedy

Will Mars Records His Best Jokes for YouTube

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Brace yourself for a live YouTube recording with more jokes than you thought possible. Star of Fox's Showtime at The Apollo, BBC's Stand Up for Comic Relief and NBC's Trial by Laughter, Will Mars is 'a fearsome comedy creation' **** (Scotsman). Edinburgh Fringe Best Show Nominee (Amused Moose Awards 2022) 'Mars is well worth exploring' **** (Metro) 'One of the highest gag rates at the Edinburgh Fringe' **** (Beyond The Joke) 'His delivery is brilliant, his jokes are hilarious' **** (Entertainment Now) 'Comedy done right' **** (EdFringeReview.com) 'Punch after punch of great material...

Comedy

WOW! That's What I Call Puns!

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug

AUG 3-7, 10-11, 13-14 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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From the sold out Edinburgh shows and 5 star book reviews of ‘Around the World in 80 Puns’, comes Scotland’s Prince of Puns (BBC Radio Scotland) new show all about MUSIC! From The Beach Boys to The Beastie Boys, from Elvis to Adele and everything in between, a show full of jokes based on musical artists throughout our lifetimes. ...