Comedy

#1 All-Time Best Comedy Champion: War of the Flags

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

AUG 1-25 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Who are the funniest comedians? The Americans? The English... eh... probably the Scottish, but maybe it's the Arabs? Or the Asians? Canadians? No, it's your Irish cousin... or is it your Indian dad? Can’t forget about the Jews! The time to wonder has run out! Comics from every nation, culture and background will go head-to-head and answer the age old question: who are the funniest people? Records won't lie and there will be one champion. Join us with your country's colors, paint your face, show us your nips and let's get ready to rumble! ...

Comedy

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

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 1-25 at 23:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join Liam Jackson, a sharp-witted local, and Grant Barr, the funniest and most likeable farmer since the 'It ain't much but it's honest work' guy for an hour of hilarious stand-up that'll leave you reeling! ‘Very relaxed, confident, at ease on stage. A very consistent flow with good punchlines. Also... Funny!’ - The Stand Comedy Club ...

Comedy

001– Laughing Matters (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 1-25 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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I left Israel to live in Berlin, because it is ironically safer, my mother would disagree as she is a holocoast survivor and therefore kind of needy, so i moved to the one country she would never visit me in. Come and i'll tell you all about it....

Comedy

1 Cent Comedy presents: Black Widows

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 1-25 at 21:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Welcome to the dark side of laughter, where our comics don't give a damn about your comfort zone. It's where the fearless female comics come to play, and by play we mean mercilessly toy with every dark corner of comedy there is. Expect an evening soaked in pitch-black humour, where insults are the highest form of flattery and the comedy is so twisted, it feels sinfully right. Edinburgh Fringe 2023 sell-out show! Daily rotating line-up of badass comediennes, hosted by Moni Zhang....

Comedy

1 Cynic & 1 Mystic - A late night comedy event

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

AUG 1-25 at 23:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The world famous "Magdalena the fortune teller" is finally coming to fringe! She will show you the future, as a very cynical German comedian reminds you of the past. And trust us, by the end you will realize how funny the present really is. 'An unexpected mixture and a fascinating show' (Scotsman)....

Cabaret

1 Dazzling Cabaret Show / Free Festival

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Come join Sassy school of burlesque as we return to Our 8th year at the Fringe. Come see what makes us the go to cabaret and burlesque show. Let the home grown hotties entertain you with a night of old school glamour, burlesque and show girls and comedy compères to complete this sparkly assemble. A night not to be missed and certainly won't be forgotten. Sit back, get ready for the sparkle and sass....

Comedy

1 Irish 1 English: Afternoons

Comedy

Eastside / The Den

AUG 11-25 at 16:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Join us at 16.35 for a stand up comedy show featuring English comedian Ollie Fox and Irish comedian Reece Kidd. They have over 25 million views online, 27K+ Followers, and a British Comedy Guide award under their belts. With sold out shows last year at the Edinburgh Fringe. ...

Comedy

1.295 Reframing Autistic Success (Kitten Steps)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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After 2023’s sell-out show, Stags returns with laughs, adventures and his more innovative 1.295-step mission for success. Add to that some neurospicy experimentation and questioning what it means to be AuDHD in a neurotypical world, Stags finds he’s reframing everything. 'Few things more charming... With nothing but a microphone and a rain sound machine, Stags brings his audience into his memories... Audience doubled up in laughter' (Margaret Hall, Playbill). 'An immensely likeable and charismatic performer' (NeurodiverseReview.com). 'Highly recommended!!' 'Very very funny' (Audience reviews)....

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

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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)....

Comedy

10 Things They Hate About Me

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room

AUG 18-25 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Shinanne Higgins by name shenanigans by nature. When it comes to relationships, Shinanne is ALL about the D...disappointment! She has NEVER been in love! Shinanne is a single, 40 year old "lady" on a journey of reflection. Her eggs are hanging on like contestants on Gladiators, see, even her cultural references are old! She grew up in 90's Ireland in a world of romance novels and rom coms, but her relationships include the guy who "didn't kiss" and the one who "couldn't get her a birthday present because he had a hole in his shoe". Her "type" has been alcoholics with Mommy issues, that look ...

Comedy

10,000 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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★ 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?”...

Comedy

100% C*ntinental

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 1-25 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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What’s the difference between expats and immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? What even is Europe after being dumped by the UK? These global comedians are putting their lives (or at least their dignity) on the line to find out. 100% C*ntinental is a stand-up comedy mix show, unpacking the experiences of international women adjusting to life, love and paperwork via Google Translate. Find out if it's really true Italians are sexy, the Germans are humourless and what would happen if Emily went to Paris on minimum wage. “100% C*ntinental” premiered at EdFringe in 2023 and sol...

Comedy

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

AUG 1-25 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A comedy game show where 4 comedians will battle each other using their childhood trauma and the audience will decide which one of them had the worst parents (Sold-out run Edinburgh Fringe 2023) The show is structured in 3 rounds: Round 1 5 minute stand-up set about family and childhood. Round 2 There will be prepared scenarios containing "a location" and "a subject" and our comedians will have to improvise a "family fight(argue)" scene based on the notes. The battles will be 1v1 and the audience will decide who goes in the last round Round 3 Similar to the game "Scenes We'd like to se...

Childrens

1001 Space Adventures: Breadlove and Poophead – Interactive Children Show

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 10:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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🚀 Welcome to "1 Story 2 Friends: Breadlove & Poophead" where your child isn't just an audience member—they're the hero of their own interstellar adventure! This one-of-a-kind show, coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, invites kids to dive into an exciting sci-fi universe, filled with fun, learning, and imagination. What's In Store? 🌌 Interactive Sci-Fi Adventure: The journey begins with a mysterious cosmic mission, where every child plays a pivotal role. Will they save the galaxy? It's up to our young space explorers! 🎭 Magical Puppetry: Watch as o...

Comedy

101 Comedy Club – Free

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 1-25 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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AUG 1-25 at 20:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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'Funny. Fast. Free' **** (ThreeWeeks). Each night sees four experienced acts performing. All our comedians have been hand-picked from an ethical, fair-trade farm where they've been grown in only the finest organic dog poo. All our fart jokes are sustainable due to our unique carbon offset scheme. Each time one of us blows off, a tree is planted in Dagenham, Essex. ...

Childrens

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People – The Christmas Special

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 19-25 at 16:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Like any good show - 101 Ways to annoy your parents and other really old people is getting its own SPIN OFF. Centred on the joys of the holidays, the 101 Ways - Christmas Special brings families together and arms the kids with all they need to know to get through these trying time. With loads of Christmas Jeer and Matty Greys patented organised Chaos watch as he takes the entire audience through the best time of the year and teaches both kids and parents alike .....how to annoy....

Cabaret

11 Lessons on Being Loud (from an American Opera Singer)

Cabaret

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 16:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Have you ever failed to stand up for yourself? Do you wonder where comedians get their confidence? Do you secretly dream of being a Manifesting Babe? Opera singer and comedian Steph DePrez returns with a show about dreams, risks, and how exactly Americans learn how to be so… loud. After a successful run of shows at EdFringe 2023, Steph’s new musical comedy cabaret explores class, confidence, and what it takes to cut through the noise. Like last year’s well-reviewed show “The Opera Comedy Show,” Steph weaves her stories in between opera arias, Gospel hymns, and jazz standards “performed with...

Comedy

1k Comedy Presents: Toby Shure and Friends - Love Ireland!

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 1-25 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Toby was until he discovered the ancient lost Gaelic Secrets to Love, Life and the Universe. Fringe legend Toby Shure invites you to join him and some of his favourite comedians from around the world for a crazy party of a good time. Dating themed Stand-up compilation show, come for laughter and leave with a partner. 3x Sold out Fringes - Get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! ‘Distinctive stuff…’ - Bruce Dessau ‘…un-flashy confidence’ - Chortle ‘You are funny, but you’ll probably get cancelled’ - Prince Abdi ^...

Comedy

2 and a Half Women

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 1-25 at 18:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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This show is a mixed bag of treats. What flavour will you get today? Who knows, but the calories will absolutely count! 3 queer international comedians (Ann Vaida, Annick Adelle and Mari Volar) bring their WIP solo shows to Edinburgh and band together to make their solo debuts less harrowing. In their perspective work the 3 comedians aim to provide the following: Mari Volar is presenting the world with a feminist manifesto for all aspiring trophy wives. Ann Vaida invites you along to existing in a completely arbitrary sh*tstorm of a society, and other jokes. Annick Adelle o...

Comedy

2 Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 1-25 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back after a sell-out run in 2023 with 60 minutes of non-stop laughs from two hilarious comics seen on RTE, BBC, and ITV – Wes Dalton (creator of sell-out show 4 Funny Feckers) and Barcelona's Sergi Polo. Hosted by Wes, an international Irish comedian returning with tales of his Asian comedy tour/mid-life crisis and featuring Sergi, an award-winning one-liner comic and internet sensation, plus a different guest comedian nightly. This is an amazing hour of comedy with something for everyone: spine-tingling crowd work, cheekiness and stories from Wes, and brilliant one-liners from S...

Comedy

2 Muslim 2 Furious

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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2 MUSLIM 2 FURIOUS Tired of being called terrorists, Aisha and Hasan became something worse: comedians. But “2 Muslim 2 Furious” (2M2F) was written before they realised its impact on their US visa applications. So their dream of “conquering America” is on hold (just how were those visas ever rejected?). But these ethnically-challenged Muslims also have a UK-based goal - smashing stereotypes! Aisha and Hasan prove that not all British Muslims perform useful jobs, like doctors, nurses or playing for Liverpool. But just try to name a funnier Kazakh-Iraqi double act… we’ll wait!...

Comedy

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-25 at 19:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Slut Drop it like it's hot! Back after a sell out 2023 - with new bits! Kirsty shows the secret to a successful slut drop in your 40s. She overshares about sexy times, holiday meltdowns and demos her 'Toxic Masculinity Zumba Class'. Finalist - Someantics Comedy Slam 2023. "Loveable, loud and bloody hilarious!" The Funny Firm....

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

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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...

Comedy

2.7 Men

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 11-25 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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These three rising stars of the London comedy circuit have come to Edinburgh to do two things: blow their life savings on an Airbnb again and perform an hour of mind-melting stand-up comedy. And guess what? Their direct debit's just gone through... Join Louis George (Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year 2023 & Komedia New Act of the Year 2024 semi-finalist); Will Scambler (Chortle Student Comedy finalist); and Louisa Corr (as seen in This Time with Alan Partridge) for this tantalising triple bill. There's something for everyone! And, thanks to the gender pay gap, you've got 3 acts for ...

Comedy

200 Puns In 1 Hour with Roger Swift

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 1-25 at 14:05 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The comedic prop pun lunatic Roger Swift shoots out 200 puns in 1 hour! With his trademark crazy homemade props, audio cues and powerpoint slides. Expect corny jokes and silliness; with no theme besides wordplay. DO NOT expect someone taking himself seriously. Dave's Best Gag of the Fringe list 2016 & 2023...

Comedy

3 Kidneys, No Colon

Comedy

Eastside / Karaoke Room

AUG 1-25 at 18:45 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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New York comedian Dave Piontkowski had chronic kidney disease later requiring a transplant, ulcerative colitis and a temporary colostomy bag all before the age of 30. In his debut fringe show “3 Kidneys, No Colon.” Dave shares humorous musings navigating his health issues while dealing with overbearing parents, public humiliation and modern day bathrooms. ...

Comedy

3 out of 4 Twats

Comedy

Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge

AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 23:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets available soon

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

Comedy

3 Queens of New York

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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What happens when a girl from Queens N.Y., Brooklyn N.Y. and Uptown N.Y (we’ll explain this last one), come to Edinburgh, Scotland? You’re about to find out when you check out - The Queens of New York! - This hilarious comedic showcase highlights three very different comedians. These three ladies are all from very distinct parts of the city and all bring a different style and energy to their comedy, but at the end of the day, it’s all VERY New York!...

Comedy

3's Comedy: Afternoons

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 1-25 at 12:50 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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You’ve had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3’s Comedy: Afternoons. Featuring Adam Knox, Ben Searle & Jordan Barr, three of the best of the new wave of Australian comedians at the festival. They've done stand-up on television, they've won awards, they've written for TV, they've sold out shows, they've gigged around the world and now they've arrived in Edinburgh to do comedy for you!...

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Late Nights

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room

AUG 1-25 at 00:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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It’s not late. It’s late late. And there’s no better time for some loose laughs than when it’s late late. 3’s Comedy: Late Late Nights brings together three of the hottest grots of the new wave of Australian comedy in Lewis Garnham, Alessio Carducci & Ty Gray to make you laugh....

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 23:45 (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 Ben Searle, Lewis Garnham & Adam Knox who are 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

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-25 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Start your day off with a laugh at 3's Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Bronwyn Kuss & Peter Jones, 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. Knox, Kuss and Jones are guaranteed to make you laugh....

Comedy

3's Comedy: Nights

Comedy

Eastside / The Lounge

AUG 1-25 at 20:40 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it’s time for comedy. 3’s Comedy: Nights brings together three of the best young acts of the new wave of Australian comedy for an hour jam packed with laughter. Adam Knox, Ben Searle & Aidan Jones have done it all – they’ve been on TV, they’ve been on radio, they’ve performed all over the world and now they’re at the Fringe ready to make you laugh....

Comedy

33 Years Single

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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After an extremely succesfull 2023 Edinburgh Fringe run Daniel Delby brings his show back to a bigger room! Experience the comedic brilliance of Perth's Most Eligible Bachelor, Daniel Delby. 33 Years Single is a one-of-a-kind interactive comedy show featuring Daniel Delby - a 35-year-old who's been single for 34 years and 9 months of his life, that ironically works full-time as a marriage celebrant and comedian. This show is a must-see for anyone who's struggled with relationships, as Daniel delves into his own personal stories of rejection, love, and everything in between. But the fun does...

Comedy

4 Comedy Masterminds: Stand up Comedy Game Show - A CrowdWork Special

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

AUG 1-25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A Hit Comedy Game Show debuts in Fringe. The Game show has been consistently SOLD OUT in Berlin and brings audience that are upbeat and ready to have fun. You will see comedians perform their best jokes and play a hilarious interactive comedy game with the audience. During the game part of the show, Comedians will show their comedic skills live on the stage as they try to guess some trivial and funny facts about audience members. Example questions: How long a couple in the audience been together? Only rule of the game: Comedians are allowed to ask 3 questions to the audience member to riff...

Comedy

4 Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 1-25 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Return of the craic! 4 Funny Feckers, a sell-out Fringe favourite, is hosted by cheeky Irish comic Wes Dalton, an Irish charmer who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. One of London's most popular stand-up comedy nights, we showcase four fantastic comedians daily from Ireland and beyond. Devour the best of the fest for lunch. At the 2017 Fringe, Wes managed to convince a Dutchman to propose to his girlfriend on stage. The video went viral and the following year they returned to 4 Funny Feckers on their honeymoon. Different acts daily. Keep coming back!...

Comedy

45 Degrees of Perspiration

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 19-25 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Prepare for a great show full of laughter and enlightenment as comedian Ben Harrington tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time in his latest comedy show, "45 Degrees of Perspiration" Ben Harrington fearlessly delves into the complexities of climate change, offering a fresh perspective on the serious subject matter through the lens of humour. The show promises to deliver a blend of clever observations, witty anecdotes, and funny commentary that will leave the audience both amused but also informed while raising awareness about the global environmental crisis. ...

Comedy

50 Ways Jesus (Almost) Ruined My Life

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 2-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 11:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Is eternal life worth not having one now? What happens when you rebel against your progressive parents by becoming a Jesus superfan in your teens and then 10 years later decide walking on water is a lot more hassle than taking the ferry? Are there lasting side-effects of over-indulgence in religion in your formative years? And can it really still be screwing up your sex life in your 50s even though Mormons have so many babies? In this hilarious yet poignant show, Sharon VS traces the root of all her mid-life crises to divine self-radicalisation in her teens. Plus we offer the chance for one...

Comedy

6 Steps To Success From The 'Award Winning' Dave Chawner

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 1-25 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Last year Dave won an award who's title felt like a back-handed compliment. That led to a crisis of confidence and an exploration of what success really looks like. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 4. As heard on Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 4. ...

Comedy

60 Minutes About Scotland

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 2-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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AUG 2-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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60 Minutes About Scotland with Vladimir McTavish and friends. "One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit" (Guardian) is joined too-class stand-up guests from Scotland. Bill changes daily. Sell-out 2022 and 2023...

Comedy

60 Minutes World Comedy Tour: The Local Immigrant

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Prateek is a man of the world but don't call him an immigrant! Call him a New Yorker, Berliner, Spaniard or a Delhi Boy. Join the cultural joyride that is his life, breaking free from Indian tradition, to conquering American capitalism and now trying life as a Berlin hippie. Let's talk Berlin's fetish scene and dating life where being monogamous is a red flag, Indian arranged marriages, and breathing in New York - expensive! Has he found his home in Berlin? Or Is Edinburgh next? … Watch out, this Local Immigrant might take your apartment or your girlfriend and settle in here. Prateek...

Comedy

69 and Under Date Night Comedy

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 20:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A comedy show that is perfect for date night with friends or partners. Award winning comedian and host of Sunday Singles, Daniel Delby is your MC for the night and will share his stories and stand up comedy about dating, rejection or relationships. He then hosts the old school "perfect match" game for couples as well as reading out the audiences own horror date stories, red flags and ick's they've written and dropped into the story box prior to the show. 🙂 There is improv freestyle songs like this one that Delby sung to 96fm morning host Lisa live on air. Grab your single friends...

Comedy

A Chinese and an Indian Walk into a Sweatshop

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

AUG 15-25 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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While in every joke Europeans walk into a bar, a Chinese and an Indian walk into a... sweatshop. (Not) your stereotypical model-immigrants telling the most uproarious jokes! How did a Chinese girl get lost in Europe? How did an Indian guy zigzag across the globe and end up in Portugal? What does it mean to be a minority in the predominantly white and traditional Continental Europe? Come let our hilarious experience strike a chord with you! Join Ash and Xinyi on this unapologetically humorous journey through life, love, and the pursuit of a good laugh at the other end of the continent, accompan...

Comedy

A Chip Off the Gold Block

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A transatlantic middle-aged Jewish atheist divorcee walks into a bar... Forced to choose between a show about identity and one about her dead dad, Leslie chose both. In her debut stand-up hour, Gold (as seen at the Comedy Store) delivers batshit family drama, bold storytelling, one or more really good rants. 'Savvy comedy chops' (EdFringeReview.com) 'An assured performer with charm, charisma and very relatable' (Esther Manito) 'Massive laughs in a small package. One of my faves!' (Jordan Gray) * Relaxed performances on Mondays: Aug 5, 12, 19...

Comedy

A Clean Comedy Compilation

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 1-25 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets available soon

A free stand-up comedy compilation, showing off some of Edinburgh’s funniest, family-friendly faces. This is hand-picked talent from across the festival with the naughty bits scrubbed out. Everyday, a new platter of award-winning and up-and-coming comics perform material you’d be okay hearing, sitting next to your nan. Best of all, our line-ups are made fresh every day, meaning you can come back again and again. And even again. You might not even need to bother with the rest of the festival. We’ll bring the best bits, to you!...

Comedy

A Crowdwork Hour

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Raul Kohli returns for a fourth year with his sell-out cult hit! No material, no plan, no sad bit at the 45th minute where his pet chinchilla dies... Just one hour of straight improvised comedy based on who the audience are and what the audience tell him! ***** - The Guardian Best of the Fringe 2023 - Distractify One of The Best Comedians in England...

Comedy

A Cut Above

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 1-25 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A variety of some of the best and up-and-coming comedy acts from around the Fringe with new and established material. This isn't cut from the same comedy cloth as most showcases, this is A Cut Above. 'The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I've ever had' ★★★★½ (FringeFeed.com.au) 'A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co' ★★★★ (FringeFeed.com.au). ...

Comedy

A Sensible Hour and Live

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Want all the fun and excitement of a late night Fringe comedy showcase without having to wait till the wee small hours? Prefer sitting in an audience that's still at the fun and lively stage, rather than slurry and surly? Want to beat the queue in the kebab shop on the way back to your digs? Then this is the show for you! Late night comedy at a Sensible Hour - and LIVE! Join MC Dan Fardell, host of long-running Brighton comedy institution On the Edge Comedy for a different line-up each night of 4 or 5 of the Fringe's best comics doing their best work to attract you to their own shows. ...

Comedy

A Show About Something

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 1-25 at 00:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Introducing "A Show About Something" with Moe Singleton, the American comedian who's taken his global adventures and turned them into a comedic masterpiece!Based in New York City, now a Berlin resident, Moe has spent the last two years touring the world, collecting experiences, and crafting a captivating hour of material. In this solo show, Moe fearlessly explores a myriad of topics, giving you a hilarious insight into his unique perspective.From witty observations and the trials of being raised by a single mom to navigating the complexities of race, Moe covers it all. Brace yourself for the c...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Clean Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 1-25 at 13:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza, featuring Award-winning gag merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner, Masai Graham as he delivers a show with over 100 clean jokes in half an hour with the help of other one liner comedians. Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza. 'Annoyingly good' (Gary Delaney). ...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 1-25 at 15:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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AUG 1-25 at 17:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza, featuring Award-winning gag merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner, Masai Graham as he delivers a show with over 100 naughty jokes in half an hour with the help of other one liner comedians. Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza. 'Annoyingly good' (Gary Delaney). ...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 1-25 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022 Masai Graham....

Comedy

Aaaaaaargh! Here comes trouble.

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 1-25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets available soon

Masai Graham does his first ever solo show, with tales of how he got into comedy, the clean jokes that won him multiple awards and the naughty jokes that got him into multiple trouble....

Comedy

Aaalternative Comedy Club

Comedy

Coco Boho / Main Room

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 17:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Teknicolour Smoof's alternative comedy club comes to the Edinburgh Fringe with a daily line up of 5 different comedians. Expect the weird & the bonkers but still always something for everyone....

Comedy

Aalex Mandel-Dallal: As She Lives and Breathes

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 14-25 at 14:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Here she is! Join Aalex, one of London’s most exciting comics, for her work in progress telling tales of her pigeon enemies, self-mastering her shortcomings and giving advice nobody should take. Watch her ask, 'to kid, or not to kid, is that the question?' as she experienced the crazy scientific thing women in these times can do now: egg freezing. The very honest whys, hows and now whats? With dramatic tales of what went wrong thrown in. For people of all ages and genders curious enough. Be prepared to cross your legs and attempt to protect your ovaries, whether you have them or not. Deta...

Comedy

Aardvark Comedy Late Night

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 15-18, 20-22, 24-25 at 00:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Aardvark Comedy returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following a successful run last year. There is little to no aardvark-related content, but the show's creator insisted we aimed for the number one spot in the Fringe's alphabetically ordered programme. Unfortunately, the same creator failed to notice that numbers are prioritized over letters in the programme, an oversight which has caused the show to fall to the fourth page of the comedy listings, just sneaking in before a couple of Aarons....

Comedy

Aardvark Comedy with Dylan Clarke

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 20-25 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Aardvark Comedy returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following a successful run last year. There is little to no aardvark-related content, but the show's creator insisted we aimed for the number one spot in the Fringe's alphabetically ordered programme. Unfortunately, the same creator failed to notice that numbers are prioritized over letters in the programme, an oversight which has caused the show to fall to the fourth page of the comedy listings, just sneaking in before a couple of Aarons....

Comedy

Abs Flab

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 2-25 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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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...

Comedy

Absolute Chaos

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 1-25 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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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...

Comedy

Absolute Nickhead (Kirk In Progress)

Comedy

Eastside / The Lounge

AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 21:55 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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One man, no hair and some supporting characters unpick what life is like when you're hitting those awkward middle (age) years (West End New Act Finalist '23) "An amusing tragi-comic conceit and expertly performed with fine timing" - Steve Bennett, Chortle "The under-delivery of the character is superb" - Independent Comedy Reviews "Stupendous stand-up... Nick Kirk has some fabulous material" - Theatre Scotland (5 star review for Sofa SoFunny SoFringe, Edinburgh ''23)...

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

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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)....

Comedy

Adam Bromley: Happy Accidents

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

AUG 1-25 at 12:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Adam Bromley,2 x Sony Award winning comedy producer brings his debut hour to the fringe. Adam knew he had to make some major lifestyle changes but couldn’t find the willpower. Fate intervened in the strangest of ways. This is a comedy show about those happy accidents that shape our lives for the better. In this debut solo hour show, Adam explores the chaos that lurks behind our ordered lives. He thought his life was going well – then it was turned upside down – almost losing everything : his home, his marriage and his career. Yet he was saved in part by happy accidents that led him from despai...

Comedy

Adam Greene – Healthy Beast

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 1-25 at 16:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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I will fill this in later!...

Comedy

Adventures of the Singing Acupuncturist 7: Big O asks: What is sexy?

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room

AUG 16-25 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

After a successful run in Edinburgh last year (2023), Big O returns this year to explore more of "what is sexy". With storytelling, she will take you on a journey that is uproariously funny and entertaining. Come and discover all the stuffs that embody sexy; and some things that you might not expect. As a lyricist, she is excited to introduce 2 new songs written with composer @Rumspringer. It will be a fun evening with storytelling, comedy and song. A limited run, not to be missed! ...

Childrens

Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons with Dragons

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 1-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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From the creator of Science Magic comes a comedy roleplaying show where the audience partakes in an adventure themselves. Three lucky adventurers will embark on a randomly generated quest with goblins, wizards and maybe a dragon or two. Will they sneak past the enemy? Or dive into battle? You decide! Spinning wheels, rolling dice, audience voting! Every show is different in this action-packed choose-your-own-adventure type game. A fun, family-friendly, fantasy show. Weapons and wits at the ready. The adventure is about to begin. Recommended age 7+...

Comedy

After the Bell on the Last Day of School

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 1-25 at 13:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Teachers and students alike know the feeling all too well. Just get through this last History class, then it's time to let loose on school holidays. Ty has met some wild teachers in his time, and might be up there with the wildest. Trying to keep a facade of professionalism at school when you spend your spare time getting caught in dubious travel situations, waking up in gutters and hiding from students at music festivals is, funnily enough, a full-time job. An hour of stories and jokes from Ty's time as a teacher, both inside and outside of the classroom. "His internal dialogue and i...

Comedy

Ahh I Appear to Be Having a Breakdown – The Debut Hour From Peter Bazely

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 1-25 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Does your life feel like a massive fire in a bin? Well don’t worry – because Kanye West made having a breakdown cool, and now Peter Bazely shows you how to turn your pesky public meltdown into the best thing ever. Stand-up, Musical Comedy, killer one-liners, immersive theatrics and crowd interactions. ‘My kind of crazy!’ (Richard Todd) 'I'd like to see more...' (Armando Ianuucci) ‘That was cool man!' (Tony Law) 'Bill Bailey-esque...’ (Chortle.co.uk) 'Unbelievable' (Phil Kay) 2023 Guardian Recommended 3 times Fringe Sell out - Get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!...

Comedy

AI:rish

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 15:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Eddie Mullarkey has had a big year: his wedding (happening after this is printed!); a burnt out car, and several trips to the vet. Eddie brings you a new very funny hour of observations and adventures. From ancient Irish proverbs to rescuing animals, Eddie mixes crowd work with shaggy dog stories and some incredibly live music. Expect to be part of the fun! 'Mullarkey certainly knows how to work a crowd' - Three Weeks 'The skill of an old pro' - The Student ...

Comedy

Aidan Jones - Pianoforte

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 1-25 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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I'm a stand-up comedian and classical pianist, YOU are looking for a show to see before dinner. Come see me use stand-up comedy to explain classical piano. It's not musical comedy, it's music AND comedy. No "funny" songs, just good jokes, and me playing Chopin's Nocturne in Eb Major, which is not funny at all. “Punchlines that will leave you laughing for days on end... This is what a well-crafted comedy set looks like!” - ★★★★★ (The Adelaide Advertiser) Nominated for Best Show in the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 (long-list) "One of the cleverest minds...

Comedy

Aidan Jones - Stories

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-25 at 12:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A few years ago I got punched in the face by a lady on the train. When I was 8 my grandpa killed my pet rabbit. I got fired from a job for making fun of our clients on my podcast. Funny stories, told on stage by a very serious and important man. (me) “Punchlines that will leave you laughing for days on end... This is what a well-crafted comedy set looks like!” - ★★★★★ (The Adelaide Advertiser) Nominated for Best Show in the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 (long-list) "One of the cleverest minds on the Aussie comedy circuit." - ★★★★...

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

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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!! ...

Comedy

Alex Berr: How to Kill a Mouse

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room

AUG 1-25 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Alex Berr doesn’t want to be a scientist anymore. As a teen, she dreamed of curing brain cancer. Years later, while completing her PhD, her mom was diagnosed with the same cancer she had spent her youth studying. This work-in-progress show follows Alex’s highs and lows through her career in science– getting inducted into a scientific secret society! using sex to cope with grief! coming to terms with experimenting on mice! Alex weaves together her experience of her mom’s illness with dark, candid, and silly humor highlighting the complex intertwining of professional expertise and personal exper...

Comedy

Alex Camp: Songs About Love and Food

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 1-25 at 22:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Leicester Comedy Festival Award nominee and Musical Comedy Awards finalist Alex Camp (“without doubt one of best musical acts currently on the northern comedy circuit”) is bringing his new solo show to the Free Fringe. Spend an hour with this musician-turned-comedian who blends sharp stand up with songs that are as catchy as they are hilarious. 2000s nostalgia, old-fashioned foreplay, how to break bad news with a guitar and a ginger guy’s plea to end racism; all the important subjects are covered. Alex opened for Tony Law on his Spring 2024 tour and has appeared at comedy clubs like Just th...

Comedy

Alex Mason and Freya McGhee: Comedians in STEM

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 1-25 at 11:55 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Freya McGhee and Alex Mason will be showing you mathematic graphs of their love life, then delving into their frustration with specific lab experiments. All whilst ensuring a chemical bond with the audience. Come along so we can keep denying our degrees weren't a complete waste of money. Freya McGhee is a self-deprecating chemist. Freya has over 15,000 followers on instagram, and has found an audience who love her science related material. She was a Leicester Mercury Finalist 2023, Amused Moose Panel Show Finalist 2021 and tour support for Helen Bauer's 'Grand Supreme Darling' 2023 UK tour....

Comedy

Alex Mitchell: Tics Towards Puffection

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-25 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Tics Towards Puffection is an in-depth look at 2024 Britain's Got Talent Finalist Alex Mitchell's ever-present desire for perfection, its effect on his life, and all the reasons he may never achieve it. Reflecting on society's perception of queer, disabled, and neuro-diverse communities, as well as his own perception of himself, Mitchell creates a heartwarming, emotional but always hilarious show. "Very, very funny" - Rob Mulholland "Tremendous" - Notts Comedy Review "Definitely one to watch, very funny and unique" - Jack Gleadow ...

Comedy

Alex Owen-Hill: The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 01:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Alex Owen-Hill: The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans" is a ridiculous and uplifting exploration into the confusing world of human interaction. Inspired by social anxiety, neurodivergence, and the inherent strangeness of social rituals, each performance is a fresh adventure. With clowning, improvised games and a unique choose-your-own adventure style, you in the audience are invited to teach this hapless alien how to act around humans. A show for anyone who has ever struggled in a social situation. The show builds on the success of Alex's 2023 show "Alex Owen-Hill Asks Himself 'Is it ADH...

Comedy

Alex Prescot: I’ve Got A Song About That

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 1-25 at 10:20 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The musical comic with a lightning-fast turnaround. Alex Prescot has some fresh new songs, some of them so fresh you’ll see them made up before your very eyes! Expect everything from quick-witted observational bangers to daft one-line ditties. With a different comedian opening the show every performance and several songs made up on the spot, kick start your day with a high-energy musical comedy show that’s custom-made for YOU! Clap Back To Reality Winner 2023/24, Kingston New Act Finalist & previous Musical Comedy Awards, West End New Act, Leicester Square Sketch Off & So You Think ...

Comedy

Alex Watson: Sell-Out

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 1-25 at 23:15 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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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

Alvin Liu: Rice

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 1-25 at 10:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Transgressive, irreverent, yet adorable and heartfelt, with a touch of political satire. Rice (WIP) is a comedy show about growing up in Asia and fighting repression with food. 'Charm personified, definitely one to watch' ★★★★★ (Morning Star) 'What he has is potent in its imagery, authenticity, perverse logic, and volatility' (British Comedy Guide) "We can all find happiness with a bowl of rice." Confucius. About me: Made in China, schooled by the English, influenced by Tupac, Alvin Liu shares his ridiculous and unforced views on cultures and countries. ...

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American Comedy Showcase

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 2-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 23:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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An American Comedy Showcase! Free every night. Comedians from Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, The Comedy Cellar, and all over New York and LA. Hosted by Gabe Mollica....

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American History Sex

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32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 01:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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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...

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American Two in One Comics

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West Port Oracle / Flight Club

AUG 1-25 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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America is the land of the free, home of the brave, and producer of two of the freest, bravest men to ever live, Mark Henely and Chris Warren. These comics have bravely taken their stand up comedy all over NYC, Chicago, New Jersey, Connecticut, and are now bringing their talents to Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Mark Henely is a Jersey City based stand up comedian with 9 years experience performing at clubs around the country including The Stand NYC, The Stress Factory in NJ, TeeHee’s in IA, Indianapolis Helium, The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago and more. His style of comedy is very conversational...

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Amy Hetherington: Juggle (An Aussie Guide to Keeping a Toddler Alive)

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 17-25 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Parenting. Work. Sport. Friends. Health. Nipple tassels?! Life has a lot to juggle and Australian comedian Amy Hetherington has a lot of balls in the air. After winning the best comedy award at Perth FRINGEWORLD (Australia) in 2023, Amy brings her energetic/joyful stand up to Edinburgh, and she's dragging her toddler along with her! Expect stories about the chaos of parenting, finding yourself after having a baby, weird advice from strangers and the madness of doing it all in the Northern Territory of Australia (it's kind of like the Florida of Australia, think crocodiles, lots of beer, hot...

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An Asian Occasion

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Freddy's / Band Room

AUG 1-25 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets on Sale Soon

An Asian Occasion is a compilation of the best stand up comics of Asian descent with previous acts ranging from award winners to Live at the Apollo stars, hosted by Rahul Somia (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee). ...

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An Aussie, African and Englishman Walk Into a Bar...

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Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 22:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A revolving door of different African, Australian & British comedians every show! Come support your home country's roots while learning about other cultures in the funniest way possible. The best, most diverse comedy line-up at the Fringe. Each show contains three acts from these proud nations in an easy one-stop showcase. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2022 & 2023!...

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An Irish Goodbye

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Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 14:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Top Irish comedians Aideen McQueen and Eddie Mullarkey team up to bring you an hour of electric laughs. A mix of storytelling and sharp observational comedy, these two stand ups joke about relationships, sex, drinking/not drinking, Millennial Madness, marriage, dog ownership, Dating apps, travel and adventure, a few words in their mother tongue (not English) and a whole lot more. Eddie and Aideen have gigged together all over the world, from Fermanagh to Frankfurt, from Leicester and the lesser known town of Tuam. They’ve performed stand up together on Irish television in the Craic Den Co...

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André De Freitas: As Yet Untitled

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Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 16:00 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Coming of age is a show about the transition from a young person into an adult and all that comes with it. The show is a journey about self discovery and big questions that come with growing up. Join me for an hour that hopefully, reminds you that no matter how awkward and confusing it may be, the path to adulthood is a wild and entertaining ride. Who am I? What kind of person do I want to be? What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Why does adulthood come with so many responsibilities and so few instruction manuals? This show is about the struggle to find our place in the...

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Andrew Roper: Social Media Warrior

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Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-25 at 18:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Andrew Roper SOCIAL MEDIA WARRIOR Social Media is a transparent cesspool of shameless self promotion, worshipped by shallow insecure narcissists. HELL YEAH!! Edinburgh Veteran, Andrew Roper, is back after a 3-Year-Covid-Crisis that landed him at University surrounded by teenagers with massive social media followings. Screw those little bastards, he wants some of that sweet, sweet, clout. So come and be “ Influenced “ by a super experienced comedian turned Social Media Warrior. “ Roper whips the audience into a frenzy with his erratic style “ ( Adelaide Advertiser ) ****...

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Andrew Silverwood: Alive on Stage in a Dead Man's Shirt

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 1-2, 5-25 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Hiya Babes! It's me, Andrew, writing in the first person... I wasn't going to do a new show this year. Honestly, wasn't. Then I ended up going to 3 funerals and a wedding and my ex-girlfriend married another stand-up comedian who looks a bit like me but is not me and life just kept getting weirder. Now I have to talk about it. So let's explore a theory I have about JK Rowling, something I ate in an Amsterdam museum and the reason I got asked to leave Ann Summers together. I'm going to go stand on stage for about an hour, in a dead man's shirt (don't worry, he don't want it back). ...

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Angel Comedy Showcase

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Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

AUG 1-25 at 14:00 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeated "Best Venue in UK" Award Winner) brings a whole new showcase of acts to Edinburgh for the 8th year - after 7 sell-out years! Award-winning comedians and the best new acts, free! Watch the stars of the future, for free. Or book ahead to guarantee entry. Time Out recommended and Top 10 on TripAdvisor ...

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Angela Bra and Aunty Ginger’s Drag-A-Do!

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The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 23:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Drag comedy superstars Angela Bra and Aunty Ginger serve you a late-night cocktail of stand-up and sing-a-longs with a triple shot of audience participation of the side. Stirring stuff that may leave you mixed up and shaken...but wanting a Martini bit more! ...

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Angela Bra: Social Calendar Girl

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The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 20:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Sex & Relationship Education is on the timetable and award-winning drag queen, Miss Angela Bra, is your supply teacher for this very special lesson on how to handle yourself in any social situation. With sing-a-long parodies, pun-loaded storytelling and an actual gameshow, it’s a class act that’ll tick-all your fancies! Winner of Best Musical Comedy at the 2022 Morecambe Fringe. Nominated for Best Comedy Show at the 2024 and 2023 Buxton Fringe. "A veritable barrage of jokes, songs and puns. Angela Bra is well on her way to establishing herself as national treasure status, much more of...

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Anna Beros - Creampie Clarity

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The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 00:25 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Self-realisation might include a bunch of dicks, drugs and aspirations to motherhood. A brutally honest punchy standup journey from origin stories of sluttery to courting non-monogamy, psychedelics and heterosexual hazards. From curiosity to clarity. Creampie Clarity had a successful run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024. Anna's a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time standup comedian. She’s toured Switzerland, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Luxembourg & Germany. She’s written for Comedy Central DE, hosts the web series Ersties Nonsense, has the weekly pod...

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Anna Beros - Creampie Curious

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The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 23:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Romping through the feats, fiascos and fluids of her 30s from Melbourne to Berlin, Anna celebrates nasty sex with manners, German empathy & non-judgemental feminism. A brutally honest punchy standup journey weaving cosy audience interactions with thorny themes. Sex positive, dark and upbeat, Anna turns pain into laughter and shame into solidarity. Anna's a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time standup comedian. Creampie Curious had successful runs in 2024 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Leicester Comedy Festival, and in 2023 at the Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide F...

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Annie and Angela's Dumbgenz and Dragqueenz

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Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Following a disasterous pub crawl, 40-something BFF’s Annie Sup and Angela Bra fall through a lipsync-hole into a parallel dimension of musical comedy tucked full of swords and sassery. Are they for real? I’ve seen Stranger Things... Winners of Best Musical Comedy at the 2022 Morecambe Fringe. ”....extremely talented and engaging performers...I was laughing from start to finish (when I was not singing along)...one of my fringe highlights.” - The Lancaster Guadian ...

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Around the World in 80 Puns

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Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Glaswegian comedian and author Iain MacDonald embraces the international aspect of the festival as he takes you on a punventure around the world in this hilarious show in which he has a joke for each and every country. You tell him the country- he'll tell you the joke! And with the aid of his GIANT map and mini globes for the audience, there'll be plenty of opportunities to try and catch him out! ‘ Scotland’s Prince of Puns ‘ Johnny Beattie BBC Radio Scotland UK Pun Championship finalist ( 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022 ) ChampiPUNship runner-up 2019 UK Pun Off Puntest of Champions runne...

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Ashley Gutermuth Is Hard To Pronounce

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Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge

AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 18:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

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Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

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The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians angry about the news and top comedians and the audience doing the crossword. Get the anger, get the clues and get the laughs. ...

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Ashley Haden: Political and Correct

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The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 18:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Ashley Haden is back with his satirical eye, angry words and caustic wit. "Three shades darker than Frankie Boyle" - The National "Absolutely merciless. he is terrific" - The Scotsman "Hidden Dark Gem of the fringe" - Radio Haha, ★★★★★...

Cabaret

Ask A Stripper: No Holes Barred

Cabaret

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 21:30 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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“Ask A Stripper” returns to Edinburgh Fringe once again, and this time it’s personal. Stacey Clare (author of "The Ethical Stripper" and co-founding member of East London Strippers Collective) and Gypsy Charms (the creative powerhouse behind "The Illicit Thrill") are two former strippers, who bring their razor sharp wit and ballsy feminism into the festival context, inviting audiences to ask them anything at all. Between them they have over 30 years combined experience of dealing with boozed up punters in seedy strip joints, so no heckle is too much of a challenge. Audiences are invited to...

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Ask The Comedian - A Reverse Crowdwork Show

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The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 15-25 at 23:59 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Bored of watching comedians ask the audience questions? Then come to the show where we flip that dynamic and allow YOU the audience to ask the questions to the comedian on stage. A different selection of comedians each show will face YOUR questions, what will you ask them? It can be anything from asking what they had for lunch to the most horrific ‘would you rather?’ conundrum....

Childrens

At the End of Kaliyuga

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 1-25 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Debuting at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a brand-new solo children’s show called At the End of Kaliyuga. With an original blend of traditional Indian classical dance and clowning this show will inspire Young audiences’ imagination as we collectively address some of the most significant questions of our era. At the End of Kaliyuga, is a solo show about Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer) the Holy trinity of Hinduism, deciding the fate of the Earth as we come to the end of the fourth and the final cycle (Kaliyuga) of the Universe. Will the Gods en...

Cabaret

Barbara Fernandez Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Cabaret

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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"True stories from a true crazy" A cheeky, hilarious, mellifluous romp through one singer’s colourful past of cult-loving husbands, wacky record producers, shaggable therapists and diverse pharmaceuticals, peppered with lusty vocals in what others describe as ‘bra busting style’. "Barbara Fernandez has dating wisdom for people of all ages. She’s basically a dirty-minded love guru. And she’s just ever so slightly French." – Festrogen Festival “20 minutes of musical mayhem comedy. From weird uncles to zoom therapy, suffocating exes and Liza’s cabaret like you’ve never heard, Barbara had...

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Beast

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Downstairs at Betty's / The Lounge

AUG 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 22:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

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Beat the Comic – Quiz Show

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The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-25 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Your chance to get thrown into a hilarious head-to-head with a top comedian. Test your wits and general knowledge as you battle for crown glory in this quiz show. Laugher guaranteed, victory uncertain....

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Becky Fury: Great British C*nts

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 1-25 at 22:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Great British C*nts is a show about British history and embracing the sometimes challenging and complex identity that is being British -ish This show covers challenging, nuanced and potentially edgy topics like colonialism, the British museum (The gift shop of British colonialism ) and national identity in an anarchic, affectionate and most importanly non judgemental and funny way. Award winning writer and comic artiste Becky Fury (her real name) also uses her equally complex identity as a British ish, brown-ish, non binary- ish ( or to use old fashioned gender jargon;) tomboy, to celebrat...

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Benny Shakes: Respect

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-25 at 20:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Come along and learn how to be shaky, so you can nail that role on TV as a disabled person! No Blue Badge? Don’t worry, you can fake it until you make it. Join one of the most charming and funny comics on the circuit for his debut solo show, and remember to always respect yourself, no matter how low you find yourself in an accessible toilet. 'An abundance of charm and humour' (Theatre and Arts Review). 'Sharp, funny and fearless' (Karen Bayley). 'The material here is personal, sometimes darkly so, and that gives it heft' (Scotsman). ...

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Best in Class

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-25 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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*****Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize Winners***** Best in Class is a crowd funded profit sharing show that champions the rich talent of working class comedians. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOT’s, failed GCSE’s, bus stops, pay day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment. "A great showcase of genuine talent" ****(The Wee Review) "Wonderfully funny" ****(Broadway World) ...

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Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy: Afternoon Show

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Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

AUG 1-25 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A revolving line-up of some of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from around the Fringe in an afternoon show full of fun and laughter. It's the perfect way to start your comedy Fringe day. 'A comedy smorgasbord' ★★★★ (GreatScott.media). 'A fine set of comics, who entertained everyone in the room' (Rip It Up)....