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Starting at 10:15 in The Counting House / The Lounge

Wiki with a Wengeance: Isles of Silly

Wiki with a Wengeance: Isles of Silly

Comedy

Wiki with a Wengeance: Isles of Silly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 10:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

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...


Starting at 10:15 in The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

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...


Starting at 10:20 in The City Cafe / Hollywood

Jake Patrick – Breakfast Show (WIP)

Jake Patrick – Breakfast Show (WIP)

Comedy

Jake Patrick – Breakfast Show (WIP)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 10:20 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Jake Patrick is doing a breakfast show. As such he'll be wrestling with his demons before most people have had their shreddies. Expect stories of silliness, optimism and generosity....


Starting at 10:30 in Bar 50 / The Alcove

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Comedy

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
AUG 1-9 at 10:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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TV host Donald McGinty is live on stage with his award-nominated* show! Donald is here to tell you all about his time as host of the nations fifteenth favourite coast based travelogue, as well as how he got over his fear of the sea after all those people drowned. There will also be live updates from the seagull appeal, the grand final of the 2025 calender competition and a vaguely satisfying dramatic arc! If that’s not enough for you, there will also be plenty of surprises, prizes** and Scottish accents***! Get ready to set sail and answer the call of nature with Donald McGinty. But remembe...


Starting at 10:30 in The Pear Tree / Main Room

Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

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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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...


Starting at 10:40 in The City Cafe / Nineties

Freedom Camp (Work in Progress)

Freedom Camp (Work in Progress)

Theatre

Freedom Camp (Work in Progress)

Theatre

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11 at 10:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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FREEDOM CAMP Danielle is breaking up with the United States. Freedom Camp is a darkly funny solo show about fairness, fallout, and finding yourself on the wrong side of the American dream. After leaving a chaotic career in tech and nonprofits, Danielle heads abroad, hoping to feel free- but the migraines follow. Set against a backdrop of rising extremism and personal absurdities, Freedom Camp blends storytelling and character work to explore what happens when you speak up in systems that want you quiet. And why she still can’t leave America alone....


Starting at 10:45 in The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

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...


Starting at 11:00 in Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Comedy

Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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She’s classy, she’s fun, her brother happens to have a son – Sophie Banister is the cool aunt! Following her journey moving across the world while her brother becomes a dad, Sophie asks the real questions: how does one even make friends as an adult? Why does everyone care about gender reveals? And which of Donna’s friends from Mamma Mia is more my aunt energy? Tanya or Rosie? With original songs, looped guitar and vocals, Sophie brings high energy satire to a musical comedy hour bursting with tales from another Aussie abroad. Following her journey of moving to the other side of the world wh...



Starting at 11:00 in The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

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

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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...


Starting at 11:15 in Bar 50 / The Garden Room

Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

Childrens

Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 2-12, 16-17, 23-24 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Kids go head-to-head with comedians in quiz. Loser and most likely everyone else gets a custard pie. ...


Starting at 11:15 in The City Cafe / Las Vegas

3's Comedy: Mornings

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (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

Start your day off with a laugh at 3's Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together three of the rising stars of the new wave of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. They've been seen on TV, they've been heard on the radio and they've been bumped into on public transport on the way to gigs all across the world. 3's Comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh. 'You'll laugh 'til it hurts' (TheWest.com.au)....


Starting at 11:15 in The Pear Tree / Main Room

Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:15 (30 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

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...


Starting at 11:15 in The Three Sisters / The Live Room

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 ...


Starting at 11:15 in West Nic Records / Main Cellar

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

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...


Starting at 11:30 in Brass Monkey / The Games Room

Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak

Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak

Spoken Word

Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak

Spoken Word

Brass Monkey / The Games Room
AUG 4-12 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Emily started writing poetry for the incredibly healthy reason of trying to impress a boy. Now he’s long gone and she’s reclaiming her words. This writer, storyteller, mum, and general liability dives into her debut hour of honest, argumentative, optimistic, brutal, loving and (dare we say it) funny poetry to untangle the threads of love, identity, parenthood, friendship, loss, belonging and the pure unadulterated joy of eating satsumas in the sun and forgetting about heartbreak....


Starting at 11:30 in Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

The Irish Mob

The Irish Mob

Comedy

The Irish Mob

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Irish Mob returns after an amazing sell-out performance in 2023! This wild and exciting compilation show brings together the best of Ireland's up-and-coming comedians, rising stars, alongside seasoned headliners and guest visiting performers. Hosted and MC'd by award-winning Irish comedian John O'Keeffe (Bray Comedy Festival's Best New Act 2019)....



Starting at 11:30 in The Counting House / The Ballroom

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

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

Childrens

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

Childrens

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

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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...


Starting at 11:30 in The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

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

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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) ...


Starting at 11:30 in West Nic Records / Little Cellar

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

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...


Starting at 11:35 in The City Cafe / Hollywood

50 Ways to Succeed at a Pointless Job

50 Ways to Succeed at a Pointless Job

Comedy

50 Ways to Succeed at a Pointless Job

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
AUG 1-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 11:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Is your job actually real? Clue: if your job title is mostly abbreviations, then probably not (sorry, CEO’s, PDF’s and SEO optimisation wizards). The faker the job the realer the money! In this show we will demystify how so many people make so much money from jobs that are thoroughly pointless. We’re beyond excited to humbly share these ground-breaking practical tips on curating your signature style for climbing the corporate ladder, finding your passion for paying your mortgage and turning every email into a meeting. See you on LinkedIn! ...