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The Three Sisters

Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue

The Three Sisters

Fringe Venue 272 - Click here for map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS. Phone: 0131 622 6802
Food  Accessible  Licensed  Air Conditioned
Open from 08:00 to 05:00
All ages until 8pm, then 18+ only

Described as “The Free Festival’s version of the Pleasance Courtyard”, the Free Sisters is located on the Cowgate, right in the middle of town. Usually a multi-room venue located around the courtyard, this year there are shows in one room next to the courtyard, which is now an outdoor drinking area full of tables for before and after shows.

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

Maggie's Chamber

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

Childrens

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 16:30 (50 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

Title says it all! (EVIL LAUGH) Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From Multi Award winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butt hole as he brings his best show yet to the Edinburgh Fringe. "*****, Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park" The Adelaide Advertiser.......


2 Wongs and a White

2 Wongs and a White

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

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

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...


Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Comedy

Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 10:15 (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

"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...


Best In Class

Best In Class

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)...


Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Late Show)

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Late Show)

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

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

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...


Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-13 at 12:45 (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

A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. An event for all the family to enjoy together. "Music, comedy and magic kept the kids entertained... whizzed past and was perfectly timed for child attention spans... Left the kids wanting more... My eight-year-old absolutely loved it!" (Child-Friendly Brighton) "Mums and dads will be onto a winner with this afternoon of delightfully immature comedy full of magic" (Melbourne Comedy Festival) "Great show" (The Scotsman) "The kids had a great ...


Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Comedy

Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 18-24 at 11:30 (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

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 ...


Comics Vs Kids

Comics Vs Kids

Childrens

Comics Vs Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-15 at 11:30 (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

Comics vs Kids returns with a show full of jokes, silliness, interaction and special guests. Have a laugh with the jovial, affable host and a selection of fringe comedians and maybe win some prizes in a quest to find out who is funnier and smarter, comedians or kids! An awesome time will be had by all. "An absolute joy of a show enjoyed by the entire room" ★★★★★ (LagoonFest) ...


Filthy Funny Females

Filthy Funny Females

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

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

★★★★ 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...


Joke Sellers

Joke Sellers

Comedy

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 chat show where comedians sell their jokes. We’re the only stand-up show in the world where if you like a joke enough, you can buy it. Every show introduces a top-secret line-up of the absolute best comedians at the fringe - all offering jokes out to the highest bidder. All monies raised from joke sales are donated to Comedy Support Act, the charity set up to provide emergency funds to support Comedians that find themselves in times of financial hardship....


Joke Thieves

Joke Thieves

Comedy

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

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

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)....


Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

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). ****★★★★★...


Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (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

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...


Shaggers

Shaggers

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

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

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...


Shaggers: Morning Glory

Shaggers: Morning Glory

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" &...


Maggie's Front Room

A Cause for Laughter

A Cause for Laughter

Comedy

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

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

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!! ...


Basil Bottler: Lazy Sod

Basil Bottler: Lazy Sod

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...


Cabaret of Filth

Cabaret of Filth

Cabaret

Cabaret of Filth

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 21:00 (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

Come inside the Cabaret of Filth and indulge in a night of pure debauchery, burlesque and drag in this comedy riot! Will contain nudity, adult content, anti-establishment rebellion and all the good swear words. Come and join in the revelry. "Hysterically funny" **** Therealchrisparkle.com Edinburgh Fringe 2024. ...


Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

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

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

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....


How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

Comedy

How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:45 (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

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... ...


NTK Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year

NTK Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year

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

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

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 ...


Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

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

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

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 ...


Sci-larious – Science Stand-up

Sci-larious – Science Stand-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....


Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:00 (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

The fun, family science show is back. Science Magic: Messy Mayhem has a cool bunch of ‘Outdoor Tricks’ from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks can be performed by you when you go home. 5***** “This show is a must-see for kids who love science and mess, & a must-see for kids who think science is boring – Donal will prove them wrong.” - Claire Davill, Play & Go Adelaide 4**** "There is a lot of mess. And plenty of good, solid science too" one4review...


The Cringe Factor

The Cringe Factor

Comedy

The Cringe Factor

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 1-24 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....


The Rudest Science Show For Kids

The Rudest Science Show For Kids

Childrens

The Rudest Science Show For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 12:15 (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

The man behind Science Magic is back with a brand new science show looking at the gross side of biology. Multi award winning comedian and scientist Donal Vaughan talks about all the bits nobody else wants to. From poo and farts, to snot and vomit. Learn lots of science and get grossed out at the same time....


Will Mars Records His Best Jokes for YouTube

Will Mars Records His Best Jokes for YouTube

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

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

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...


The Live Room

@Sassy Backbone Cabaret

@Sassy Backbone Cabaret

Cabaret

@Sassy Backbone Cabaret

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:45 (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

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...


1 Dazzling Cabaret

1 Dazzling Cabaret

Cabaret

1 Dazzling Cabaret

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:00 (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

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...


A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Childrens

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 7-10 at 10:00 (50 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

A Puppet Zoo Adventure is a lively and engaging children’s puppet show designed for kids under 10, blending puppetry with ventriloquism for an interactive experience. The show centers around two main characters, Steph and Layla, who serve as the enthusiastic hosts and zoo keepers. They warmly welcome the children into their vibrant zoo, filled with charming puppet animals, each with their own quirky personalities. However, the peaceful zoo adventure takes an unexpected twist when a mischievous Gremlin casts a spell on the sunshine, plunging the zoo into darkness. The once bright and happy e...


Burns Banter - Your Bard

Burns Banter - Your Bard

Spoken Word

Burns Banter - Your Bard

Spoken Word

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 18-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Burns Banter - Your Bard! is a deep dive into the parts of Robert Burns life the scholars don't want you to know about. There are great stories about Drinking Clubs and competitions Robert was involved in and some of the rudest, funniest poems he ever wrote. Throw in a couple of drinking songs and a poem about a hangover and you are starting to understand what you can expect. Come along and have a drink and a laugh with Alastair Turnbull and 'Burns Banter - Your Bard!' ...


ComedySportz UK

ComedySportz UK

Childrens

ComedySportz UK

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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ComedySportz is back at the Edinburgh Fringe for another round of award-winning competitive comedy fun. Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. It's fast-paced, feel good fun for everyone with a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match. The players have sharpened their wits and washed their kits ready for the festivals funniest fixture! Who wins? YOU decide! WINNER - BEST VARIETY ACT - NORTH WEST COMEDY AWARDS 2022 NOMINATED - BEST KIDS SHOW - LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025 "Very, Very, Very Funny" ★★★★★ Mi...


Game On 3

Game On 3

Childrens

Game On 3

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 15:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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There's been a murder on a spaceship and the imposter must be unmasked. Join Matty for new games, chaos and fun. The killer must be found before the audience runs out of time. A live-action video game show. FRINGE WORLD Festival 2020, Children's Event Award. ★★★★★ (Advertiser, Adelaide)....


Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

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 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...


Lidiar

Lidiar

Childrens

Lidiar

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A SHOW WHERE CIRCUS IS COMBINED WITH A PARODY OF SPANISH CULTURE. HIS AUDIENCE WILL BE THE RING, HIS VOLUNTEERS WILL BE THE BULLFIGHTERS AND HE WILL BE THE BULL THAT WILL END UP TRIUMPHANT!! MR VITA PERFORMS FINELY CRAFTED JUGGLING ROUTINES, MIXING CLASSICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL JUGGLING. BRINGING TO LIFE EVERYDAY OBJECTS SUCH AS FISHING POLES, DRINKING GLASSES AND KEBAB STICKS ALONGSIDE INVENTED PROPS AND GYMNASTIC BALLS, IN ROUTINES THAT GUARANTEE TO SURPRISE AND ENTERTAIN ALL AGE GROUPS. WITH THE AIR OF A PUNKISH MATADOR, THIS ECCENTRIC AND PLAYFUL CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE HE COULD HAVE WALKED ...


Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical

Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical

Cabaret

Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 11-15 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Noteworthy is a group of talented performers who devise a brand new, one-hour musical right in front of your eyes, inspired by audience suggestions! It's silly, it's very funny, and it's... amazing how they're doing this on the spot? Like, with harmonies and everything?! Whether you love or loathe musicals, there's something for everyone as this charismatic bunch serve up crazy characters, silly storylines and inexplicably catchy tunes....


NTK Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year

NTK Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year

Comedy

NTK Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year

Comedy

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 ...


Robin Morgan: Storytime!

Robin Morgan: Storytime!

Childrens

Robin Morgan: Storytime!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-6 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Robin Morgan (as seen on Mock The Week) hosts a comedy show for kids and adults alike. Robin’s got a story to tell. Except he needs some help telling it. Using helpful audience members as his cast (who will not be paid), Robin will tell you a really cool story, acted out by some of the most gifted young actors who are present in the room at the time. He’ll also teach you how stories work, so you could argue it’s educational. It is educational! Can we get Arts Council funding for this? Another question for another time. ...


Sketch Thieves

Sketch Thieves

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' ****...


The 11% Club

The 11% Club

Comedy

The 11% Club

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 18-23 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

TBC...


The Totally Improvised Musical

The Totally Improvised Musical

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 ...


The Wee Room

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

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

Comedy

0 AD – After Dusk: 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) - Free & Unticketed

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

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...


1 Hour of Clean Comedy

1 Hour of Clean Comedy

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! ...


A Horseless Rodeo

A Horseless Rodeo

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...


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

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

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...


Dan and Mike Fist Fight on the M62

Dan and Mike Fist Fight on the M62

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 ...


Hilarious History

Hilarious History

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...


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

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

Comedy

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...


Phil de Lange: The Phil Monty

Phil de Lange: The Phil Monty

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...


Phil Wathern: Man of Few Words

Phil Wathern: Man of Few Words

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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"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...


Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

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?’ ...


Silly and Starving

Silly and Starving

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...


Three Bad Sisters

Three Bad Sisters

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...


Two Comedians Telling Jokes

Two Comedians Telling Jokes

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. ...