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Downstairs at Betty's

Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue

Downstairs at Betty's

Fringe Venue 245 - Click here for map
15 Charlotte Ln, Edinburgh, EH2 4QZ. Phone: 0131 629 1818
Food  Accessible  Wifi  Licensed  Air Conditioned
Open from 14:00 to 02:00
18+ only

New venue for Edinburgh. A piano bar with just a piano, musician, and patrons encouraged to sing along to songs ranging from Broadway showtunes to current pop hits in the main bar... and Fringe shows running in the rear room. Downstairs at Betty's is an homage to the owner's grandmother: the woman who celebrated her artsy, creative grandson and encouraged him to march to the beat of his own drum

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 Lounge

3 out of 4 Twats

3 out of 4 Twats

Comedy

3 out of 4 Twats

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 23:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets available soon

A late night, cabaret style mixed bill featuring acts from across the Spectrums. Expect the unexpected for no holds barred comedy with punchlines, bite and plenty of wit and warmth to suit all tastes Long: Curated, produced and hosted by Glasgow's Jimi Longmuir, this late night cabaret style show has evolved across Edfringe and GICF since 2022 with acts chosen to represent the current climate of Stand Up. Its one constant is a vibrant and exciting dynamic to delight audiences with a unique atmosphere and vibe. This August, we are bringing New Jersey's internet sensation Ashley Guterm...


Ashley Gutermuth Is Hard To Pronounce

Ashley Gutermuth Is Hard To Pronounce

Comedy

Ashley Gutermuth Is Hard To Pronounce

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 18:30 (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

Described as a ‘Comedian’ by The New York Times, Ashley Gutermuth (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon-Seinfeld Challenge Winner) is an agent of chaos. When she isn’t telling you to sleep with your ex's Dad she is encouraging you to be yourself despite what society wants. She’s AuDHD and unmedicated but only because she can’t make appointments. Her show takes you on a journey of her life with tumultuous family stories that make you wonder how she’s still able to function, albeit barely. No matter what, she’s going to take you to Mexico and teach you about revenge....


Beast

Beast

Comedy

Beast

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 22:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

It's Jordan Barr's Edinburgh Fringe debut! She's a Melbourne based stand-up and Triple J presenter. Jordan is excited to bring her fast-paced, dark humour to the biggest festival on Earth. Imagine if all the greatest philosophers in the world had five minutes with someone who’s on their phone the whole time, and then that person put on a show about what they learned. That’s what 'Beast' is. This show is for people whose YouTube profile recommends ‘best fights on Real Housewives’ and ‘music for anxious dogs’. **** - Timeout **** - Theatre People 'Jordan sets a high Barr... and makes much ...


Gold Digger

Gold Digger

Comedy

Gold Digger

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets available soon

Join us for an entertaining show that explores what it means to be a feminist gold digger in 2024. The show features comedian Bianca Cristovao who was born and raised in Eastern Europe. Growing up, Bianca was surrounded by women who relied on their looks as their primary asset, but she chose to pursue a different path and work hard for her money. However, after five years, one unsuccessful marriage, and a debt of $10k, she encounters a billionaire and begins to reconsider her life choices. Bianca takes the audience on a personal journey of self-discovery, sharing her experiences from her unc...


Karismaa's Divorce Party

Karismaa's Divorce Party

Comedy

Karismaa's Divorce Party

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 19:45 (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

Babes I'm having a party and you're all invited! Darren's gone and left me, 10 years down the drain, but I don't wanna talk about it babes. Let's get the karaoke out, do a tarot reading and try not to have a breakdown or maybe just not be sick in the toilets! ...


Maggie Chavez: Letters from America

Maggie Chavez: Letters from America

Comedy

Maggie Chavez: Letters from America

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-24 at 17:15 (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

America is on fire and Maggie Chavez wants to vent about it. Columbia, Gem of the Ocean doesn't shine quite like she used to - with reproductive rights suspended, transgressive laws popping up, guns everywhere, and a tyrannical former president poised to win reelection things are not great for the world's most precarious democracy. Part political analysis, part history lesson, part trivia game (with prizes!), Letters from America is a hilarious dissection of the current American condition and serves as an unsolicited update to our cousins in the UK and beyond....


Scott McPherson: A Fine Line

Scott McPherson: A Fine Line

Comedy

Scott McPherson: A Fine Line

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 1-4 at 21:00 (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

Scott McPherson: A Fine Line (Work in Progress show). Scott is a teetotal comedian from Glasgow, whose comedy and life is shaped by his porridge, smoothie and exercise addictions. It’s through these addictions Scott’s latest instalment ‘A Fine Line – Work in Progress’ looks at day to day life and the fine line between success and failure. ...


Stand-Up, Look Pretty

Stand-Up, Look Pretty

Comedy

Stand-Up, Look Pretty

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge
AUG 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets available soon

Madeleine Munford has been told one too many times to just stand there and look pretty. As a love letter to the girlies, also known as the, ‘she’s, theys’ and gays,’ Madeleine is ready to take the stage with, ‘Stand-up, Look Pretty,’ and bring the crowd exactly what they want; a rebellious new bestie to spill the tea with in the smoking area on a night out. Join this anxiety-riddled New Yorker, as she recounts her chaotic “healing” journey after a break-up (from a total narcissist!), while navigating living abroad in both Paris, France and Dublin, Ireland....