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The Counting House

Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue

The Counting House

Fringe Venue 170 - Click here for map
38 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. Phone: 0131 667 7533
Food  Wifi  Licensed
Open from 11:00 to 02:00
All ages until 9pm, then 18+ only

This year the Counting House remains a bustling hub of the Fringe, with two performance spaces and access to the lively bar and Courtyard of the Pear Tree Below. There's more shows in the basement venue West Nic Records (formerly 32 Below) too. The Counting House is located right in the heart of the area most associated with the Fringe, within seconds of venues in George Square and Bristo Square

This year we have two entry methods: Free & Unticketed or Pay What You Can
Free & Unticketed: Entry to a show is first-come, first served at the venue - just turn up and then donate to the show in the collection at the end.
Pay What You Can: For these shows you can book a ticket to guarantee entry and choose your price from the Fringe Box Office, up to 30 mins before a show. After that all remaining space is free at the venue on a first-come, first-served bases. Donations for walk-ins at the end of the show.

List Shows: By Room and Name | By Start Time

Shows sorted by Venue Room

The Attic

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

Cabaret

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 12-24 at 23:55 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Comedy

Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-17, 19-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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....


Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Comedy

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 13-24 at 16:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

Comedy

An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 18-24 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Dave Chawner: Mental

Dave Chawner: Mental

Comedy

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Good Dick Energy

Good Dick Energy

Comedy

Good Dick Energy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-9 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Michael Made Me Do It (Work in Progress)

Michael Made Me Do It (Work in Progress)

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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....


Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Comedy

Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Sam Serrano: Mars

Sam Serrano: Mars

Comedy

Sam Serrano: Mars

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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)...


Sizeable Chunks with Peter E Davidson

Sizeable Chunks with Peter E Davidson

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Soness: Bigger in Japan

Soness: Bigger in Japan

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


The Ballroom

1 and Only Absolute Burlesque and Cabaret

1 and Only Absolute Burlesque and Cabaret

Cabaret

1 and Only Absolute Burlesque and Cabaret

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 7-10, 14-15, 17, 23-24 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Welcome to an enchanting evening where glamour, laughter, and artistry unite in a vibrant celebration of burlesque, cabaret,comedy, circus, magic and more. Picture a dimly lit venue adorned with colourful velvet drapes, sparkling fairy lights, and an enticing stage that beckons the audience. The air is thick with anticipation as the curtain rises, revealing dazzling performers clad in ostentatious costumes that shimmer under the spotlight. The show opens with an exuberant cabaret number, where a cast of talented singers, dancers and comedians bring energy to the atmosphere with upbeat melodies...


Best of Northern Stand-Up

Best of Northern Stand-Up

Comedy

Best of Northern Stand-Up

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 18-19 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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!" ...


CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome to participate in whatever way they feel capable. We involve everybody: skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! One adult can dance with two...


Funny Women The Glitter Project at The Fringe

Funny Women The Glitter Project at The Fringe

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

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...


George Cassidy: Maybe

George Cassidy: Maybe

Music

George Cassidy: Maybe

Music

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 12 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

17-year-old Brit School pianist, guitarist and singer. Original songs and covers. 'Accomplished' (Times). From band May Contain (Spotify/Apple Music). This is George's third show at the Fringe after his 2023 debut. This year, after thousands of Spotify downloads, it's a bigger show with great songs and maybe a special guest or two. A Fringe party not to be missed!...


Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Comedy

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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. ...


John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

Comedy

John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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. ⭐️ ⭐️ ...


Kunt and the Gang

Kunt and the Gang

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

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

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....


Lewis Costello: Full Kit

Lewis Costello: Full Kit

Comedy

Lewis Costello: Full Kit

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 6 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Childrens

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-18, 21-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

OLAF FALAFEL’S Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival After a sell out run at last year’s Fringe, comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect eggy brollies, truth-telling cheese and award-winning jokes. There will also be a live drawalong - w...


Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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. " ★★★★★^...


Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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 ...


Robin Morgan and Friend(s)

Robin Morgan and Friend(s)

Comedy

Robin Morgan and Friend(s)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-6 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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)....


Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Comedy

Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 12-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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. ...


Shannon Matthews The Musical The Movie Film Screening

Shannon Matthews The Musical The Movie Film Screening

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

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...


Stand-up Philosophy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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)....


Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Comedy

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 7-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Yes-Ya-Yebo!

Yes-Ya-Yebo!

Dance

Yes-Ya-Yebo!

Dance

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 1-11 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a celebration of the 12 official languages of South Africa, expressed through song and dance, all imbued with a unique township vibe! From the traditional Gumboot Dance and The Click Song to modern hits like Jerusalema, the audience will gain insights into their lives in the township and their aspirations for the future. The performers are eager to share their energy and the joy of their cultures. Yes-Ya-Yebo! brought to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by The Imibala Trust, received five 5-star reviews in 2023 and coverage from BBC worldwide, UK, and Al-Jazeera. In 2024, the ...


The Loft

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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. ...


3's Comedy: Late Nights

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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....


4 Teachers, For Teachers

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

'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...


Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

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...


Barbara Fernandez presents: Everything But Standup

Barbara Fernandez presents: Everything But Standup

Cabaret

Barbara Fernandez presents: Everything But Standup

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 19:45 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Welcome to the cabaret asylum - with an ever-changing lineup of wacky character acts, singers, magicians, comedians - if it's someone wild or wacky, we've scooped them up and brought them to you for your enjoyment. Some are sassy, most are brassy - some may even be classy. What can you expect? Anything from Macbeth played out by veggies to singing hats and talking sex toys. What do they have in common? Their desire to prostrate themselves (if needed) to make you laugh. Hosted by musical cabaret comedian Barbara Fernandez ...


Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Elliot Mason Buoyancy Enjoyancy

Elliot Mason Buoyancy Enjoyancy

Comedy

Elliot Mason Buoyancy Enjoyancy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-11 at 00:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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...


Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Comedy

Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
AUG 12-24 at 00:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

People Pleasers: The Improv Show You've Been Waiting For! Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope of social expectations, desperately trying to keep everyone happy? Do you bend over backwards only to find someone's still not satisfied? Yeah, we've all been there. And now, you can laugh about it! People Pleasers is the improv show that takes your everyday struggles of pleasing (or failing to please) others and turns them into hilarious, relatable scenes. You can't make everyone happy, can you? People Pleasers Improv explores the hidden struggles of those who live to please others. ...


Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 13-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


Why Are You!?

Why Are You!?

Comedy

Why Are You!?

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-11 at 23:55 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

WHY ARE YOU? Stand-Up Comedy | Spoken Word | Solo Show Written & Performed by JR Sharaf "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 pu...


The Lounge

Aidan Jones: Orlando Gibbons

Aidan Jones: Orlando Gibbons

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...


Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming

Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming

Comedy

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 Drinking Games

Comedy Drinking Games

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...


Cyclopath Stand Up and Songs

Cyclopath Stand Up and Songs

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. ...


Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Comedy

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...


Late Night in Canada

Late Night in Canada

Comedy

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. ...


MaestroClass

MaestroClass

Comedy

MaestroClass

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-13, 17-23 at 01:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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...


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

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

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

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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' ★...


Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Childrens

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Childrens

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges to decide which franchise has the best heroes. Join comedian Rik Carranza for an action-packed hour filled with tests of speed, strength, and courage (aka all the things that make a hero). Whether you’re team Ant-Man or team Aquaman, team Iron Man or team Batman, be ready to champion your hero! Dressing up is strongly encouraged. Use of kryptonite may result in a timeout....


Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

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...


Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Comedy

Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

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)...


The History Comedy Show

The History Comedy Show

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 ...


Wiki with a Wengeance: Isles of Silly

Wiki with a Wengeance: Isles of Silly

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...