Comedy

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

10,001 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

100% Scouse Comedy

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Childrens

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

Childrens

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12 at 11:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Have you ever wanted to be in a band? Sing karaoke? Write your own songs? In this show, award-winning educator and comedian Steph DePrez invites children of all ages to explore how much you can do with your own voice. We’ll discover how many ways there are to sing, and you can even jump on stage and join the band. The show culminates with the audience helping Steph to write a brand new song. Steph DePrez is an educator, voice teacher, and choral director from Los Angeles. She was awarded the Rotary Club of Palm Springs Spirit of Service in Education Award in 2015 and has directed school ch...

Comedy

Anna Beros - High Hoe

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

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

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

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

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

London is Great

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Richard Wright Draws You Like One of Your French Girls

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Rik Carranza presents: Star Trek vs Star Wars

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Spoken Word

Sectioned – Schrödinger's Mental Health

Spoken Word

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-12 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Poppy Radcliffe returns with the followup to her 5* show SECTIONED, seamlessly interweaving crushingly honest poetry with prose to paint a picture of life under the mental health services. Sectioned at her peak, Poppy spiralled as she tried to come to terms with what happened and found herself in an ever enclosing web of interventions. Where physical health care focuses on recovery and independence, a diagnosis of serious mental health is considered a condition for life, one that must be managed, monitored and medicated, but when the illness is born from trauma, surely true recovery is pos...

Comedy

Slomosexual

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Time Boat

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Alcohol is Good for You

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Best Nerd Fest Showcase

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Best of Northern Irish and Friends

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Childrens

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns to Edfringe by popular demand and is set to be bigger and better than ever! Expect a high energy show full of jokes, games, music, prizes and lots of laughter. Fun for all the family and elevating the game of bingo into an hour of fantastic fun with children's entertainer and panto star Billy Banana. "This was so much fun! We have seen a lot of shows in the past few days, but as far as children's entertainment goes, this has been the best! Our 5 year old loved it, as did we! 5 stars from all of us!" (Edfringe.com) "Brilliant way to spend an hour at t...

Comedy

Comedy Compilation Show

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Childrens

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-19, 21-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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★★★★★ "a show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious" Kids In Adelaide ★★★★½ "Every interactive element hilariously incorporates biological knowledge & creativity...standout scientific fun!" FringeFeed, 2025 WINNER: Children's Event, Weekly Award, FW Perth 2025 WINNER: Best In Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Marine biologist turned multi-award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins debuts her science-comedy-music-game show, all about animals! Joined by award winning performers, this is a show that is "fun, lively, and ...

Comedy

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Late Bite – Mixed-Bill Late Night Stand-Up

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Music

Marc Burrows and Friends sing the Britpop Hits

Music

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

AUG 11, 18 at 21:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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From the creator of The Britpop Hour and The Magic of Terry Pratchett comes a brand-new Fringe show, for two nights only ... It’s 1995 all over again, and we’re playing the hits. Comedian, music journalist and actual gigging musician Marc Burrows performs a full set of classic Britpop tunes—Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Elastica, Suede, Sleeper, Supergrass and more—in a heartfelt, irony-free acoustic session that’s part VH1 Storytellers/MTV Unplugged, part pub lock-in, and all killer no filler. With occasional guest singers and plenty of crowd singalongs, it’s a love letter to the last truly British m...

Comedy

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

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar

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

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

Comedy

#10 BEST KANYE TWEETS

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room

JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 10:30 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 12:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...

Comedy

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Comedy

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

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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The 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...

Comedy

Olaf Falafel Asks: Orange You Glad?

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Comedy

Stand-Up Science

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Comedy

The Asian Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

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

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

Comedy

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Dave Chawner: Mental

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Good Dick Energy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Michael Made Me Do It (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Princess Sparkles

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Sam Serrano: Mars

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Sizeable Chunks with Peter E Davidson

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

Comedy

Soness: Bigger in Japan

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

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

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

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

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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...

Comedy

Best of Northern Stand-Up

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

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

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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...

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...

Music

George Cassidy: Maybe

Music

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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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!...

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

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

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

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

Comedy

Kunt and the Gang

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Lewis Costello: Full Kit

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

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

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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...

Comedy

Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Robin Morgan and Friend(s)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Shannon Matthews The Musical The Movie Film Screening

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Comedy

The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Dance

Yes-Ya-Yebo!

Dance

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 1-11 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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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 ...

Comedy

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

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

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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 ...

Comedy

Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

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...

Comedy

Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 12-24 at 00:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

Why Are You!?

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

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

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

Comedy

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...

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

Comedy Drinking Games

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

Comedy

Cyclopath Stand Up and Songs

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

Comedy

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...

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. ...

Comedy

MaestroClass

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

Comedy

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

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

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

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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....

Comedy

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

Comedy

Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

Comedy

The History Comedy Show

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

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

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

Comedy

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...