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32 Below

Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue

32 Below

Fringe Venue 442 - Click here for map
32b West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. Phone: 0131 667 7533
Food  Wifi  Licensed  Air Conditioned
Open from 11:00 to 03:00
All ages until 6pm, then 18+ only

32 Below and sister venues The Counting House and Pear Tree form a complex featuring shows in three performance spacesand a huge outdoor courtyard. 32 Below is located right in the heart of the area most associated with the Fringe, within seconds of the 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

Little Cellar

10,000 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

10,000 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

10,000 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-11, 13-25 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

★ Winner Best Comedy Shaftesbury Fringe UK 2023 ★ ★ Winner Sydney Fringe, Comedy Award, 2019 ★ Every show is unique. Uniquely saucy? Uniquely honest? Uniquely bizarre? The audience will find out on the night. In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest. Previous questions (all answered truthfully) include: “Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?”, “What’s your most embarrassing moment?” and even “Who’s the hottest audience member?”...


Abs Flab

Abs Flab

Comedy

Abs Flab

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 2-25 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

Gill Cordiner is getting older rounder less supple and generally hurtling to the grave but she can’t get her head round that because she’s a 10 in her head . Self confidence can only get you so far then reality bites !.. or does it ? is self confidence and charisma enough to hide the glaring lack of elasticity in your skin ? Gill takes you through a lifetime of dating and relationship fails and helps you ask the question am I delusional too ? A Edinburgh premier of this brand new show from aussie Scottish wild mum of comedy...


Absolute Chaos

Absolute Chaos

Comedy

Absolute Chaos

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-25 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

The cult show returns! Think you can take down a comedian? Then come to Absolute Chaos – a comedy heckle show, where you the audience are given free reign to heckle comedians – just be prepared to get heckled right back. Not for the faint of heart, get plenty of liquid courage in you and do your worst! Top Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2023 - Euronews...


Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

Cabaret

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

Cabaret

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 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

Covering artists from all across the pop-music spectrum, Accordion Ryan will sing and play your favourite songs like you've never heard them before! Add in a few of his own hilarious tunes and this show is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.Fresh off an appearance on Britain's Got Talent and a hit runs at the 2022 and 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, he is excited to bring his talents back this year! Join in and feel free to sing along during this night of music, laughter and overall fun! 'He's amazing...just brilliant!' (Gary: Tank Commander). 'You're funny, I like you' (Simon Cowell)....


American History Sex

American History Sex

Comedy

American History Sex

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-11, 13-25 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

American History Sex is an informative, raunchy, and occasionally wholesome comedy show in which comedian Bobby Sheehan combines his three passions: America, history, and sex. He seeks to answer the question “How soon into a first date should I bring up how much I know about the American Civil War?” For half a dozen years, Bobby has been grinding in the New York City comedy scene, seducing crowds across the U.S., and making them cum back for more. He regularly brings his knowledge of the American presidents (and their genitals) to audiences in NYC. He toured England in the summer of 2023. T...


Comedy for the Curious: Family Friendly Edition

Comedy for the Curious: Family Friendly Edition

Comedy

Comedy for the Curious: Family Friendly Edition

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 13:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets on Sale Soon

The Family Friendly Edition of the award winning 'Comedy for the Curious show' (8+ Guidance). Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns. Learn why the puppy-dog look is so convincing. What the heck is a Nudibranch?! Why is your brother so annoying? Science has never been so useful! In a hilariously refreshing show, science comedian Robyn Perkins tackles the science behind some of our favourite animals including Cats, Dogs & Humans. She is joined by one ...


Drama Chameleon

Drama Chameleon

Comedy

Drama Chameleon

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-11, 14-25 at 11:30 (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

“DRAMA CHAMELEON” Join comedian Mike McAlpine on a hilarious, heartfelt and compelling coming-of-age homage to the 80s. Weep tears of laughter as this product of British manliness attempts to resist the flamboyance, sexiness and charm of a decade that gave us Kajagoogoo, Kraftwerk and A Flock of Seagulls. Hot on the heels of last year’s “A Slice of Elvis”, gulp down Mike’s delicious and generous spoonfuls of 80s nostalgia: authentic, hilarious and, best of all, … completely true. Expect an hour of laughs, over-the-top toe-tappers, shoulder pads and painful memories of youth. ...


Gold Digger

Gold Digger

Comedy

Gold Digger

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 21-25 at 20:30 (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

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 uncon...


King of Comedy

King of Comedy

Comedy

King of Comedy

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-5, 7-13 at 20:30 (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

Ring-a-ding-ding, you’ve got the King! Master of the crowd & slave to the laugh, Kyle Legacy is back with more riffs but less hair. Edinburgh's favourite Scouser is well known to be one of the quickest ‘on-the-fly’ comics in the game; selling out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023, Perth FRINGE WORLD 2021 & the World Record holder for most gigs done at the Edinburgh Fringe with a whopping 230 in 24 days! NO 2 SHOWS ARE THE SAME “The young Ross Noble” ★★★★★ The Funny Tonne “The LeBron James of comedy” ★★★★½ The Australia ...


Loose Lips by Lucy Frederick

Loose Lips by Lucy Frederick

Theatre

Loose Lips by Lucy Frederick

Theatre

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-11, 13-25 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

OMG have you heard...? Jill and Jackie sit down to work with every intention of not indulging their terrible addiction to talking about their co-workers. But Pheme on reception told Jill something HUGE and she can't contain it any more. And Jackie will just DIE when she finds out... or at least... someone will. A new play by Lucy Frederick about the epic joy (and dangers) of gossip. Cast - Stephanie Laing Robyn Perkins Praise for previous plays - "Moving and macabre - like Alan Bennet meets Tales of the Unexpected" **** The Scotsman ...


Pride Minister’s Questions

Pride Minister’s Questions

Comedy

Pride Minister’s Questions

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 14-20 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

On the surface, Drew Galdron is the UK’s #1 satirical impersonator of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But behind the scenes and beneath the mask, his life has taken him down many curious avenues - Pagans and Druidry, Star Trek conventions, karaoke in Soho, living in a house with a narcissist for two years, trying to write a blog about mythology and drinking, manifesting an altar-ego who is obsessed with SPIDERS, navigating a frustrating neurotypical world with an autistic spectrum that he can’t even comprehend himself, and even furries! Who is the Pride Minister? And what are h...


Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 14:30 (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

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


The Lezurrection (WIP)

The Lezurrection (WIP)

Comedy

The Lezurrection (WIP)

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar
AUG 14-25 at 20:30 (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

Come along for a big old helping of queer comedy from award-winning big old queer comedian Kate Martin, as she rampages through tales of mistaken identity, being a double school dropout, growing up with a rare disease and bravely embracing being the only northerner in her family, in her show, The Lezurrection (work-in-progress) At 6ft 1, with the longest wingspan in comedy (*probably), Kate Martin’s a naturally engaging, energetic performer with effortlessly tight gags to match. her unique background has given her a fresh take on the world, a distinctive voice, and fuels her high energy s...


Main Cellar

10 Pound Baby

10 Pound Baby

Comedy

10 Pound Baby

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 12:45 (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 average C-section in the USA costs £25-40K, but you can just squat one out in the back like a feral cat for FREE! Comedian and skinflint Leah Renee returns to Fringe with a new hour about the price of believing in yourself. Show reviewers called it 'Funny, daring and quite surprising in places' with 'laugh out loud moments...wryness, poignancy, shock and tenderness' (EdFringeReview.co.uk)....


2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 15-25 at 14:15 (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 performer, Daniel Delby is a comedian who can rap, while Acclaimed MC Macshane is a rapper who can make jokes. Together, this A.D.D Duo combine their talented improvisational skills to generate electric, engaging and highly entertaining Freestyle Comedy. Every single show is original and different as they battle it out to cleverly outwit each other using your topics and suggestions to create hilarious improvised raps. If you've never experienced freestyle comedy before... You will not be able to stop laughing as your jaw hits the floor! So, Whose Rhyme is it any...


Alcohol Is Good For You

Alcohol Is Good For You

Comedy

Alcohol Is Good For You

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 17:15 (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

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


Alex Watson: Sell-Out

Alex Watson: Sell-Out

Comedy

Alex Watson: Sell-Out

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-25 at 23:15 (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

A regular on the UK and Australian comedy scene, stand-up Alex Watson brings her debut solo show to Edinburgh examing adverts, apathy and what it means to be an Aussie abroad....


Comedy Striptease

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 00:45 (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

The best, most daring stand up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must Strip! Come along for an hour of high-caliber comedy mixed up with loose, wild & sexy late-night antics hosted by Kyle Legacy. Sold Out Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2023!...


Globetrotters: International Comedians & Epic Annecdotes

Globetrotters: International Comedians & Epic Annecdotes

Comedy

Globetrotters: International Comedians & Epic Annecdotes

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 21:45 (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

Ever wonder if traveling with a comedian is as fun as it sounds? Get a front row seat to hear about real life, ridiculous stories of some of EdFringe’s best international comedians. And yes, there is stand-up comedy as well. Globetrotters is a brand new show that brings together well-traveled, well-worn and well funny comedians for an incredible stand-up comedy showcase with a twist. After each comedian’s set, our host joins acts on stage for a true, and epic story from abroad. Hosted by multi-award winning comedian, Robyn Perkins....


James Cook: Anonymously Viral

James Cook: Anonymously Viral

Comedy

James Cook: Anonymously Viral

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 18:45 (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

"a genuine laugh every ten seconds *****" - Broadway Baby Audiences agree, Anonymously Viral is "the best Free Fringe show I've ever seen" and "a very funny show by a very funny man". James spent 15 years trying to go viral on social media. Then he did. So what happens when a tweet blows up and the worst people in the world start replying?...


Not My Audience! The Stand-up Panel Show You Control With an App!

Not My Audience! The Stand-up Panel Show You Control With an App!

Comedy

Not My Audience! The Stand-up Panel Show You Control With an App!

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 15:45 (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 Fringe's cult-hit stand-up comedy panel show that you influence in real time is back. Three top comics answer the daft questions you pick on our exclusive app, you vote on which answers you liked the best, and choose who will take on our fiendish stand-up challenges! Never the same show twice, a must for comedy fans who want to see some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival be put through their paces. No need to reserve, just rock up with a charged smartphone!...


Off With Your Head!

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 20:15 (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

Are you fit to reign? How long do you think you can survive as ruler? Come and find out in this one-of-a-kind interactive comedy video game! Part comedy, improv, video game and choose your own adventure – where you and two guest comedians try to rule a kingdom! A unique experience at every show, how will you fare, my liege? From veteran performer Sam See (**** - Fest Mag) and video game designer Stephen Case (Trust No Bunny, Not My Audience). ...


Simon Hall - Unhappily Ever After

Simon Hall - Unhappily Ever After

Childrens

Simon Hall - Unhappily Ever After

Childrens

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 11:15 (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

PG poetry for the modern age. Fairy tales are ubiquitous. We all know their stories. We especially know their famous last line “and they all lived happily ever after.” But that is not real life… life goes on, it is hard and tough, it is full of unpredictable challenges. In Unhappily Ever After, we follow the lives of 12 fairy tale characters after the end of their story, as they try to return to normality ans day to day life. How does Sleeping Beauty cope with living in a world she barely recognises? How does Jack handle the social media backlash after killing the giant? Can Peter Pan co...


Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions

Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions

Comedy

Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar
AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-14 at 14:15 (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

🎉 "Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions Theatre show" 🍎🤣 As a teacher, you don't laugh you'll cry, so come and cry with laughter! Get ready, Edinburgh, because the ultimate Teacher Comedy Night is hitting the Fringe for the first time ever! (even though its 2pm!) 🌟 Join award-winning comedian Daniel Delby, an ex teacher of 10 years turned full time comedian as he shares hilarious stories from the classroom and teachers from around Australia. The show is for education department workers looking for laugh about the industry but also for parents who want...