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About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Courses

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 6-7, 9-10, 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, 23-24 at 09:45 (270 min) - Paid & Ticketed

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Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. Including: joke-writing skills, generating material, comedy deconstruction, finding material, lively interactive performance practice sessions, history of comedy, technical skills, industry tips. Plus a graduation show performance in a Fringe show. Our tutors are professional comedians, comedy writers and experienced teachers. The courses run over two days, with two 4.5-hour sessions on each day, followed by the graduation show. 'This course has to be one of the best on offer. Highly recomme...

Comedy

Irish Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The best Irish comedians performing their own shows at the Fringe will be performing their best short club sets. A few morning belly laughs will set you up lovely for the day. Kid-friendly stuff, so bring them along!! ...

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-17, 19-24, 26-28 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome. We involve everyone: skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! All children should be accompanied by an adult who is willing to join in; one ...

Comedy

David Sheeran: Carpe Your Diem!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-16, 18-28 at 10:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Under Covid, every day is like Groundhog Day... and like Fast and Furious 9! And like Avengers: Infinity War. And like No Time To Die. Take a fresh look at the pandemic with reference to a long list of Hollywood box-office hits. And Loki....

Comedy

A morning with Woody Allen (ish)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-7, 9-12, 16-21, 23-28 at 10:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Returning to Edinburgh after previous sell out shows at the Festival, in London and many comedy festivals, Simon Schatzberger performs Woody Allen’s legendary 1960s stand-up Comedy, with iconic stories including ‘The Moose’ ‘Mesmerising, like going back in time and seeing him live’ Jon Culshaw ‘An uncanny likeness, Woody fans will love it’ Time Out...

Comedy

John Aggasild: Welcome Back

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 10:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A ROMANTIC (STAND UP) COMEDY (SHOW). Join plainclothes alternative comedian, John, as he describes falling in love whilst questioning his sexuality in his trademark style of emotionally intelligent stand up. If you have ever had feelings for, or sex with someone… or perhaps you're thinking about giving it a try - this show is for you. Co-host of short lived, cult comedy show VISION BOARD alongside Gemma Flynn - John is one of the best kept secrets of Scottish comedy (in the unproblematic sense) and is bound to be a future favourite of comedy nerds. In recent years he has become a fam...

Comedy

Icebreaker – Pale Males

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-28 at 10:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Icebreaker presents Dundee finest comics (not including those actually from Dundee) featuring Luis Alcada, Andy Bullick, and Scott Redmond. Portuguese, Northern Irish and Romani comedians who settled in Dundee - Scotland’s Funniest City - and run its most beloved comedy night. Come and see their unique perspective on life in Tayside or just jokes about geese, who knows? Forget jute, jam and journalism, Dundee’s three Js stand for jokes jokes and jokes. “Superb” - Evening Telegraph “Part way between cheesy dad jokes and inspired word play” - Chortle As seen on BBC Social ***SOLD OUT SHO...

Comedy

Pundemic

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-28 at 10:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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From running an online pun show gaining hundreds of thousands of views to the culmination of an appearance on Britain's Got Talent, a lot has happened over the last 2 years for this prolific pun producing comedian from Glasgow. Join him as he presents the best of his puns as written all through this Pundemic. UK Pun Championship finalist ( 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022 ) ChampiPUNship runner-up 2019 UK Pun Off Puntest of Champions runner up 2021. ‘ Corny ‘ David Walliams ‘ Scotland’s Prince of Puns ‘ Johnny Beattie ‘ Likeable and a funny guy ‘ Alesha Dixon ...

Comedy

Sketch Up!

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 5-15, 17-20 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A smorgasbord of radio sketches, performed live. Witty, intelligent and irreverent, we take a sideways glance at modern living. If you like John Finnemore, you’ll love “Sketch Up!” As heard on BBC Upload. **** “A delight...with bite!” The Phoenix Remix.***** "Deliciously witty. Rachel E. Thorn is a brilliant writer." Alistair McGowan. Written and presented by Rachel E. Thorn. Rachel’s sketch comedy has been performed by top impressionists including Alistair McGowan, Rory Bremner and Josh Berry. She has written for the BBC’s Dead Ringers, Newsjack and Breaking The News. Her acting work inc...

Theatre

Patience : Zero

Theatre

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

AUG 4-17, 19-28 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Dan’s always wanted to be a father. But now he and his wife are going through IVF, he starts to ask the question – is he good enough? But in a year with a serious accident, an NHS induced bad K trip, a letter warning of impending death and, oh, aliens, he begins to wonder, is the universe telling him no? It’s a comedy. Somewhere between stand-up and theatre, this show explores how far you will go for family. 'Deploys winning turns of phrase [and] creates a warm cocoon of empathy' Chortle "Leaves you feeling there’s a little more magic in the world" Fringe Guru "Suspenseful, comical...

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-21 at 11:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can

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Mums and dads who are dying to get their new humans out to the Fringe, this is the show for you! Inspired by a new mum, Kat Placing has devised a show for babbling babies and tireless toddlers! It's a sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Created to delight audiences 5m to 3 years. Sold out Adelaide Fringe 2020/2021/2022 ***** "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd -KidsinAdelaide ***** "It’s a lovely bite-size instalment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" Adelaide Advertiser. ...

Childrens

The Discount Comedy Checkout : Improvised Family Show

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-10 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Nominated for 'Best Kids Show' at this years Leicester Comedy Festival 2022. Children's ideas, suggestions & stories brought to life before your very eyes by talented comedy improvisers Chris Lumb, Nat Smeaton, and Phil Allan-Smith. A big hit with festivals & schools up and down the country, all the stories and ideas the kids (and adults) come up with will be created with a little help from the audience. The children are the real stars of the show as they are encouraged to take to the stage and join in the storytelling....

Theatre

Boy- Looking For Friends

Theatre

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Boy Looking For Friends" A family friendly theatrical solo clown show. Full of simple, touching poetry of great depth. Built on the smallest mask in the world – the red nose! Boy dreams of becoming his pirate idol Jack Sparrow. Together with the bear Paddington, the crocodile Crock, he sets out on a floating suitcase on an adventurous journey through his deepest fears, overcoming a real and metaphorical ocean of loneliness. Show is a journey to a place beyond time and space, where everything becomes alive and real - including a plush toy, a floating suitcase and a broom that turns ...

Comedy

3's Comedy - Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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3''s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. As seen on the TV, as heard on radio and as bumped into on public transport on the way to gigs all across the world; Knox, Muller and Jones are guaranteed to make you laugh. (Adam Knox) "You''ll laugh ''til it hurts." - The West Australian (Luka Muller) "A lovely young man... making the most of that nice guy image you can only warm to." - Chortle (Peter Jones) "One of the best up-and-coming comedians at the festival. A near-f...

Comedy

Angela Bra: Life Lessons

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-14 at 11:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Singer/Songwriter, rising star on social media and part-time primary school music teacher, Miss Angela Bra, invites you to share in her words of wisdom as an international online super sensation in the making. Essex through and through, Angela is 32 and has been for many years. Living with her cats Pinot and Grigio, she styles herself as a the authentic voice of real people, tackling such heady subjects as minimalist cooking (good), dating (bad) and local board game groups (could go either way.) Linking these, and their effectiveness in establishing her as a global mega-brand, she shares ...

Childrens

The Circus SONAS Family Show

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-21 at 11:30 (55 min) - Pay What You Can

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THE CIRCUS SONAS FAMILY SHOW Northern Irish jugglers Martin and Logy return to the Edinburgh Fringe with their family friendly show. 
There will be shouting, cheering, and lots, and lots of laughing. Top class circus entertainment, and the two best beards in the business. There will be clapping, cheering and lots, and lots of laughing. This is show is suitable for all ages, and abilities. “If you’re looking for a show for the whole family that mum and dad will also enjoy, go see this one. Martin and Logy are a hoot, and they can even juggle.”
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Childrens

Science Magic

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-28 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The fun, family, science comedy show is back! Learn all about science and laugh your pants off while you do. Strongly recommended to book a ticket to secure a seat. The shows will sell out fast. ...

Comedy

Gary G Knightley: The Not Nightly Show

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-18 at 11:35 (55 min) - Pay What You Can

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Do you like quizzes? Do you enjoy comedy? Then this is the show for you! Join Twat out of Hell star, Gary G Knightley ("Funny and near the knuckle" - North East Theatre Guide), in his House of Games as he delves behind the curtain of the cut-throat world of competitive quizzing. Join this wannabe Egghead as he teaches you the Lingo, and Countdowns the best way to Chase the elusive Winning Combination before you reach your Tipping Point. Follow his efforts to improve and Master Mind, body and soul as he does his best to Only Connect, with you his audience. Join him now before he decides that th...

Cabaret

Transhumance

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-16 at 11:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can

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Winner of a Best Weekly Award for Circus and Physical Theatre at Adelaide Fringe 2020, Transhumance takes a surreal journey across the landscape of gender. Award-winning clown Ania Upstill playfully explores what it means to be a trans human. Previous reviews of Transhumance: "“Transhumance manages to be both a deeply personal story of self-identification and a universal experience of gender paradigms.” — Theatre Scenes Auckland "This is a gentle piece of theatre that tackles some big, timely issues." Brett Adams, TheatreView "Gender has previously been defined in binary term...

Comedy

Pam Ford: 24 and Counting!

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-19 at 11:55 (55 min) - Pay What You Can

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Pam Ford is a regular at the Edinburgh Festival, and this years show is an up date of how she has used her 'transferrable skills' as the job centre puts its, so that she can continue to perform her stand up comedy at night and work in a Care home during the day, Pam creates stimulating and entertaining activity session for our older generation, a tough crowd at times. But along the way she has met some very interesting characters, not so sweet little old ladies and gentlemen after all. Pam's 'oldies' love her but the management aren't too sure about her? 24 and counting, is it 24 hours, days ...

Spoken Word

Guerilla Autistics - Year Eight - Scenes from an undiagnosed life.

Spoken Word

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-19 at 12:00 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The show formerly known as Guerilla Aspies returns with scenes from my life. How did I grow up not knowing what I was? There is an evolving sub culture all around you, with pride, relationships, sides, wars, arguments & schisms. We are the Neurodivergent from the Neurotypical. Who are all lets face it, Neurodiverse anyway... Paul Wady continues to challenge audiences. Want to know what it means to be Neurodiverse, Autistic & positive about your brain? Change the way your mind works and enter our world. Join in. Ask questions. Laugh. Love yourself even more. Oh, and vaccines do not ca...

Comedy

Jake Donaldson: Neurotica

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-28 at 12:00 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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In his new show “Neurotica” Jake wants to help normalise anxiety around being a man, as well as bust some myths about what really is "normal" in attempt to eradicate toxic masculinity once and for all! A brand new solo stand-up show from the writer and performer of 2018's hit "Help! I'm Trapped In The Body Of An Adequate Comedian!" ("****" - Bunbury Publishing, "Not to be missed. Incredibly funny and down to earth.”- edfringe.com) An hour of anecdotal and confessional stand-up from one of the most exciting up-and-coming comics on the UK circuit. “One of the Must See New Acts at The E...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's the One-Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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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 2016 UK Pun Champion and Joke of the Fringe winner, Masai Graham....

Theatre

Cordelia Butters Investigates

Theatre

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-18 at 12:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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A spoof “true crime documentary*” with all the ingredients of your favourite true crime docs! A mysterious murder of a victim, pushed down the stairs and hidden in the town’s water supply. A corrupt police force planting evidence. I’m Cordelia Butters and this is my “award winning podcast**”.  (*May not be based on a true crime. **May not be a real podcast. Awards pending)   The debut solo show from ‘Crime Scene Impro’s’ Sarah Kempton. Reviews for previous productions: "Kempton shines... superb physical comedy"(The Stage) “A masterclass in acting” - Stagey Lady "Flawless, energetic, pe...

Comedy

Make Me Your Queen

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 at 12:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Sam Serrano is a "game changer" (concept comedy) of an act with "killer lines" (chortle) that "put the X in X Factor" (York Press). Make Me Your Queen, debut show from 2Northdown Comedian of the year finalist and leicester square comedian of the year finalist, showcases their trademark dark and self deprecating style which has made them an exciting newcomer on the comedy circuit...

Childrens

Olaf Falafel’s Super Stupid Show

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-15, 17-21 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Join comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel for an hour of really stupid kids' comedy plus a drawing lesson and possibly something that involves fishing, ducks, bumbags and sausages. Family-friendly frivolity that will leave you feeling a lot less intelligent than when you walked in....

Comedy

Ben Miller's Stand-Up Science

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-16, 18-28 at 12:00 (55 min) - Pay What You Can

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Ben Miller has pectus excavatum. It's a medical condition, not a Harry Potter spell. Stand-Up Science is in equal measures hilarious, educational, and deeply personal. Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller takes you on a journey that explores everything from milk to the thermodynamics of refrigerators with a wit and humor that makes these topics both approachable and delightful. And you probably like that sort of thing, nerd. Ben Miller is an NYC based comedian who has been working for the past 6 years and in that time he's performed at all the top clubs in the city such as Broadwa...

Comedy

Comedy With a Dry, Surreal, Geordie Bloke

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

AUG 4-28 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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This show is Performed by a dry human person with a surreal sense of humor. Sean talks of life experiences and stories from his imagination. Animations from his online sketch show the Comedy Wibble will be apart or the show....

Comedy

LOL?

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-28 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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LOL? not sure what you can laugh at these days? Me neither, but let's be brave, shall we. LOL? is the culmination of over 10 years of material, rubbed and polished into reality and premiering at this year's Fringe. This is a show of my greatest hits, the best of the best. With plenty of old gold and with a nod to the past two years, it will play for laughs, entertainment, and above all else be really funny. ...

Comedy

Help Wanted!

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-28 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A small show about trials and tribulations. Woodward had found himself getting stuck in life with a few problems: hoarding disorder, BDD, ADHD, autism, tinnitus and more. But now, he’s working out how to pull through – by finally asking for help. Join him to share in his tales of nocturnal hikes, wild swims, attempts to start record labels and local newspapers, plans of rewilding, mental health podcasts (some of which may happen in the show!) and more, and get inspired for your next adventure!...

Comedy

Life Drawing With a Comedian

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 12:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Life drawing meets comedy! That's right, if our jokes don't make you laugh our poses will. We've enlisted the funniest comedians as models to do stand up as you sketch and laugh. Model/ comedians differ in size, shape, and humour each week. Drawing material is provided if you don't have your own. Hosted by Kyle Legacy. "Break out your inner Picasso, laugh at the funniest comedic talents" ★★★★★ Fourth Wall Media, 2020 "hilarious" ★★★★ Fringe Feed, 2020...

Comedy

PG Hits! Stand-Up Comedy That's Everyone's Cup of Tea!

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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We choose the best comedians of the festival to perform their funniest PG-rated material. Low on the rude bits but big on laughs! A show that comedy fans of all ages can enjoy, with our rotating line up of hilarious up-and-coming stand-ups and surprise celebrity guests, you can be sure that your whole group will have a great time!...

Comedy

Wartime Comedians

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Three comics well familiar with war, a German comic, an English comic and an Israeli one, are here to bring you the first line of comedy, rather than doing an hour each, these three comics will give you their best 20 so you can decide who wins the war of comedy (With the occasional special guest) ...

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: Hot Tub God

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Who can save us now? God/Nathan Cassidy might be our only hope. Immaculately conceived new show from critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning comedian. War, petrol prices and lying leaders... how on Earth can we find light and joy? And more of a problem, what do you say in a speech for your best friend's third wedding? Everything Nathan says in this show is true, even if at times it may appear completely made up... and it begins with a miracle in a hot tub. Can you handle the truth?! ‘Star-in-waiting. He is untouchable’ ★★★★ The Times 2020 ‘Funny, astute and s...

Childrens

Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-16 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A revolving line-up of the best children's entertainers from around the Fringe hosted by the every affable Dave Chawner and Nik Coppin. ...

Comedy

Comedy Hour: Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-28 at 12:50 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Comedy Hour features Prue Blake, Peter Jones & Sonia Di Iorio, three of the freshest stand-ups coming out of Australia bringing a new hour of comedy to the Fringe. 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! (Prue Blake) "Dashing" and "Disillusioned Feminist." - The Age (Peter Jones) "Smart and sharp Jones'' excellent use of language packs jokes within jokes." - Funny Tonne (Sonia Di Iorio) "Quick witted, tight and oozing with confidence." - Pop Culture-y ...

Comedy

Daphna Baram: Out and About

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 13:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Crawling out of Covidworld into the elusive sun, Daphna Baram examines what's left, what's ahead and what has gone for good and realising, much to her horror, that she is not the same, either. * * * * * "Masterful" (Bunbury Magazine); * * * * "Amazing" (The Wee Review); * * * * "Wonderful and hilarious" (Broadway Baby) "Fascinating" (Chortle)...

Comedy

Gabe Mollica: A Show About Friendship

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 13:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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New York Comedian Gabe Mollica started comedy the day after he got broken up with. This is his story about friendship. 'Heteronormative... but I liked it' (Andrew McClelland, @AltComMemSoc). 'A true New York comedian' (Colt Cabana)....

Childrens

ComedySportz UK

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-20 at 13:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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YOU'VE SEEN FOOTBALL... YOU'VE SEEN TENNIS... BUT HAVE YOU SEEN COMEDY AS A SPORT? Don't miss the Festival's funniest fixture as two teams battle it out for your laughs with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs inspired by your suggestions. There's a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match - it's a family friendly show after all - with penalties for bad behaviour and bad jokes. Who wins? You decide! Now in its 15th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is the all action, all improvised competitive comedy show for all ages you won't want to miss! “...A non-stop stream of gags,...

Comedy

The Word of Mouth Show

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-28 at 13:10 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Mystery acts everyday join Ashley Haden (hidden dark gem - 5* Radio Haha) and/or Gary G Knightley (Bags of Charisma - Banbury Publishing) as they create a space for comedy to thrive. Tell your friends....

Comedy

Weapons of Mass Distraction

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-28 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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After a sold-out fringe run in 2021 the ethnically ambiguous Michael Welch is back to examine his struggles with the "weapons of mass-distraction" As heard on Union Jack Radio, A Finalist in The New Online UK Comedian of the Year 2020. “Attracts considerable laughs… and has an impulse to push boundaries” – The Scotsman, “Charming” and “strong stage presence” - The Stand &  “Very strong act” - Notts Comedy Review...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Clean Jokes in 30 minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 13:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning gag merchant (2016 UK Pun Champion winner) Masai Graham delivers over one hundred clean jokes in just half an hour. Expect puns and one-liners in this wordplay showcase extravaganza....

Comedy

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Following last year's sell-out run, the return of this extraordinarily original and marvelously funny comedy about Israel, Palestine and the Jews. **** (The Guardian). They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it! ...

Comedy

4 Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Funny Feckers, one of London's most popular comedy nights, returns to the Edinburgh Fringe having packed the house daily at the 2019 Festival. It's a fun and friendly affair which brings people together through laughter and silliness, hosted by cheeky Irish comic Wes Dalton:"An Irish Charmer who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee". (The Kentish Towner). At the 2017 Fringe, during some improvised crowd work, Wes managed to convince a crazy Dutchman to propose to his girlfriend on stage.The video went viral and the story made it into The Scottish Sun and Edinburgh Evening News.The foll...

Comedy

Sharlin vs the United Kingdom (a love story)

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-28 at 13:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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Sharlin Jahan (BBC 4's The Now Show, BBC Essex Radio) is a Bangladeshi, British, Canadian Comedian. Sharlin is British now but England is still very much a mystery to her. So, she is putting on a show to understand more about the land she resides in. Expect culture-clash silliness. Expect hilarity. Also, she's brown, so she will be mentioning that too. 'Undeniably impressive. Jahan's comedy covers classic themes, but her unique perspective and confident delivery kept the jokes fresh, and far from the clichés' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). ...

Comedy

An Irish Disgrace

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

AUG 5-17, 19-21, 23-28 at 13:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can

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Mike Rice is an Irishman telling stories(Shocker).In this show he talks about getting into a relationship with a Scottish chip shop, an ongoing feud with an Australian child, and his attempts to charm a German Bus driver. "Rapid-fire, edgy storytelling" -Perth Fringefeed "The best new comic I've seen in years" - Karl Spain...

Comedy

Peter E Davidson – Sleepyhead

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-14 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Top Derry comic Peter E Davidson (as heard on BBC’s The Blame Game, Live at The Sunflower) is back with his fourth solo Fringe run. Peter E Davidson is an above average human being! In that humans are only supposed to sleep for an average of one third of their life… and he really has gone above and beyond the call of duty. In this hilarious new show Pete will look at all things sleep related… from nap times to snoring, the worst times to drift off, insomnia, sleep deprivation, dream theory and just how many buckets of coffee we need to function as a normal human being. So if you’ve...

Comedy

Pottervision

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Four performers are all set to recreate Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone but, when two of them drop out on the day (and take all the props and costumes with them), Tom and Lukas have to go it alone and make do with the limited resources they have. With DIY props, charity shop costumes and both performers having to play multiple characters, Pottervision is a wig-changing, wizard-impersonating, audience-immersing Ford Anglia ride through all the ridiculousness of that first magical movie. What could possibly go wrong? There's only one way to find out! Appropriate for ages 14+, P...

Comedy

Angel Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 6-28 at 13:30 (55 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning Angel Comedy (Best Comedy Venue Award 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 Chortle Awards) brings a whole new showcase of acts to Edinburgh for the sixth consecutive year - after four sell-out years! Award-winning comedians and the best new acts, free! Time Out recommended and Top 10 on TripAdvisor! ...

Comedy

Love & Sex on the Spectrum

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-19 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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An atypical romantic comedy, that explores all of the awkward firsts that come with dating, sex and love from a late bloomer’s perspective. Being on the autism spectrum is challenging enough, now add dating to the mix. There’s quite a learning curve. Experience all the lessons and laughs, along with the do’s and don’ts, on how to be your most authentic self, and to truly love yourself at the end of the day....

Comedy

The Alternative Book Club

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The Alternative Book Club presents an unconventional comedy show about books where there is absolutely NO required reading. Prepare to be entertained – and informed – by a phenomenal line up of award-winning comics and brilliant friends who will be dissecting anything Lit: from John Milton’s Paradise Lost to Kim Kardashian’s Selfie, and everything in between. All hosted by your host, Shirley Halse. “A wonderfully entertaining concept.” - Alex Farrow, director of Jericho Comedy “This is my favourite gig, I love the mix of performers and topics, I love performing here myself and it's pretty ...

Comedy

Further Adventures in Dementia

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Steve's dad died of Alzheimer's. There's nothing he can do about it except remember him the way he was before dementia and celebrate a life with laughter, song and dancing. ...

Comedy

Character Building Experience

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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You enter a tavern. You see a group of comedian questers. What do you do? A Dungeons-and-Dragons-style, comedy, interactive roleplaying game show, suitable for the experts, the novices and the uninitiated but curious. No two quests are alike; a unique mini-adventure with improvised music, songs and questionable choices. Roll the dice on this comedy gameshow. "plenty of laughs and nerd camaraderie"- Broadway World ★★★★ “endlessly pleasing, voraciously funny hour of unpredictable nonsense” The Indiependent ★★★★ ...

Comedy

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-28 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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One of London's hottest club comes up to Edinburgh to showcase their favourite acts at The Fringe. Its a great way to plan and discover what shows to see at the Fringe, as well as an excellent stand alone show. ...

Comedy

Elly Shaw and Elaine Fellows: This Girl Can't

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Split Bill work in progress show from Elly Shaw and Elaine Fellows. Two friends just trying their best in life. Elaine Fellows - Appealingly natural. Original yet relatable material ‘Chortle’ Delightfully low energy, holds the audience well ‘The Reviews Hub’ Absolutely fantastic. A star in the making ‘Brighton Grin’ Elaine was recently a finalist in the Brighton Grin New Comedian of the Year Award 2021. She has also reached the final stages of several other new comedian competitions such as Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2021, So You Think You’re Funny 2021 and The Max Turner P...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Naughty Jokes in 30 minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 14:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning gag merchant (2016 UK Pun Champion winner) Masai Graham delivers over one hundred naughty jokes in just half an hour. Expect puns and one-liners in this wordplay showcase extravaganza....

Childrens

Game On 3

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-28 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Matty Grey is back in Edinburgh and going back to Gameland. There's been a murder on a spaceship and the imposter must be unmasked. Join Matty for new games, chaos and fun. Oh, this is awesome I have so many more words for the online description to really explain what the show is about. What a wonderful sense of freedom I have to fully express the depths of where this show... Oh God... I'm out of words again... Um, it's comedy, live-action video games and nerf battles. Best Kids Show Winner, Fringe World 2020. Best Kids show Winner, Fringe World 2017 ***** (Advertiser, Adelaide). Adelaid...

Comedy

The Edinburgh Fridge Show

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-28 at 14:05 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Yes I know its the Fringe festival but this is the FRIDGE festival! Come along to hear from Smeg, a tomato, some goats and a slug. A mixture of poems about animals, vegetables and, of course, a fridge!...

Comedy

Oleg Denisov: Escaped Artist

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-28 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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You can (and should) get a comedian out of Russia, but can you get Russia out of a comedian? Oleg Denisov, a critically acclaimed satirical stand-up and philosopher by training, got out of Moscow and is searching for new ways to laugh, love, feel and be Russian. Offers accepted. "Razor-sharp insight and rapid-fire laughs" (Manchester Evening News) ★★★★ “Hilarious… filled with brilliant jokes” (The Student Edinburgh) ★★★★ “A well-honed act” (Mumble Comedy) «Fascinating comedian… cerebral and provocative» (Edinburgh Reporter) “Impressive” (The...

Comedy

Dirty Anxious Vampire

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-28 at 14:25 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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What does sex means to you? It's the question that Mihai asked himself in his debut solo show "Dirty Anxious Vampire". Join him in this coming-of-age story filled with dirty jokes, absurd humor, and a deep fear of squatting toilets. Take a journey through his surreal childhood and laugh at the obstacles that he encountered growing up such as social anxiety, sexual frustration, epilepsy, bird phobia, and many more. If you are still not yet convinced that you should watch this show then let me ask you the following questions: "Were you the quietest in your group of friends? " "Did you ever h...

Comedy

DON'T MAKE ME HATE YOU

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-14, 16-22, 24-28 at 14:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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Maureen Langan doesn’t want to hate people; they make her hate them. Langan uses her quick wit and hysterical outrage to lambast politicians, reality stars, hipsters, cougars, and the easily triggered.  "Should not be missed!" —Stagebuddy "Killer sense of humor!"—SF Examiner "Laugh-out-loud hilarity!" —Daily Business, UK “I adore her and you will, too.”—Alan Zweibel, Original SNL Writer & Tony Award-Winning Playwright ...

Comedy

Allyson June Smith and Daisy Earl: Working Out

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 5-14 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Allyson June Smith & Daisy Earl are two of the highest regarded female comedians in the industry. Both are tour supports for Jason Manford & John Bishop and regularly play across the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK. Allyson was nominated for Best Female Stand Up at The Canadian Comedy Awards and Daisy is a former Winner of the Scottish Comedian of the Year Award. These two exciting, new voices are joining forces to work out.... their latest material. Come watch the funniest work out, you’ll ever see! ...

Comedy

Stand-Up Philosophy - Free!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-28 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Stand-up Philosophy is like Stand-up Comedy - except it’s philosophical! The Fringe’s smartest comedians join top academic philosophers to discuss the big philosophical problems, with a different line-up and theme every day. Come along if you’re curious! ...

Comedy

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 at 14:30 (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 off-set scheme. Each time one of us blows off, a tree is planted in Dagenham, Essex. 'Original, likeable, great timing and hilarious delivery' (Dan Kington, Danny's Comedy Club)....

Comedy

Ageing Folks Telling Jokes

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-19 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Hot flush banter and dodgy knee chit chat? Yes, the finest comics over forty are here to entertain you. If we can get up the stairs. Remember telephone tables? Or looking up facts in encyclopedias? Think Tinder is for getting a good fire going? Us too. With fifty being the new thirty, expect tales of adventure too, as we navigate luxury travel, vintage wine-tasting and later life parenthood. With all our life experience, we have so much to tell, so much embarrassment to share. Join us for some good, clean relatable fun. Tena pads not supplied....

Comedy

Are We All in a Cult?

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 14:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Top leaders, love bombing, results driven expectations, endless tasks - is your family a cult? Is society a cult? Is the lollipop lady the benign face of cultism? Are we all in the same cult? Is your cult better than mine? If so, how do I join? How many cults does it take to change a light bulb? Don’t ask questions! ...

Comedy

Eh! Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 14:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Canadians are easy to get a long with and most importantly, funny. (We are also humble so sorry for the hype). But we need asses in seats in order for people to enjoy this amazing show featuring the best Canadian comedians!...

Comedy

Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-21 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning character comedian Anna Morris (Channel 4's Lee and Dean, BBC's Outnumbered, The First Team, Count Arthur Strong) brings her BBC Radio 4 special to life in this debut stand-up show. For the first time in her career, Morris steps out of her much-loved characters and reveals a side we've never seen. Kid-Life Crisis is an honest, funny and uplifting show about turning 40, eligible bitchelors, biological clocks and embracing 'otherhood. Reviews for previous shows: 'The most original actress/comedian since Victoria Wood' (Daily Express) 'Beautifully crafted' (Independent) 'Dar...

Comedy

The Early Late show - with Vladimir McTavish & Jay Sodagar

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 5-23 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Join Fringe-favourite comedians Vladimir McTavish and Jay Sodagar for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's brand new chat and comedy show. With big laughs about the latest Fringe and world news and top comedy guests selected from venues around the festival. Each day they bring you the very best in stand-up comedy, scintillating conversation and take part in The Early Late Show comedy challenges. There's something for everyone – it's a cross between The Late Show, The Mash Report and It's a Royal Knockout, in the afternoon, in an upstairs cellar. And it's Pay What You Can entry! Starting...

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-16, 18-28 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Raul Kohli does an hour of crowd interaction because after 24 months selling himself on webcam like a budget pornstar, he’s come to the realisation that comedy means nothing without you… 'Superb Political Comedy' - The Scotsman 'Dripping with Erudite Genius' - Fest Mag 'Slick Gag Machine' - Chortle 'Poisoning our Childrens Minds' - Nigel Farage...

Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 15:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Don't miss this stand-up showcase featuring the best comedians from Australia and New Zealand at the Fringe, with host Daniel Muggleton (Tour support from Jim Jefferies, 'A foul-mouthed prophet' ***** The Adelaide Advertiser). ...

Comedy

Aidan Jones - Looking for Work

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 15:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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I've been fired from 14 jobs in my life - I'm starting to think that I might be the problem? I'll tell you some of the stories and you can tell me what you think. "This is an unmissable chance to chuckle with one of the most clever young minds on the Aussie comedy circuit." - The West Australian "Irreverent, wild and most importantly, funny. Taking serious and personal topics, and effortlessly turning them into jokes is a skill most young comedians would kill for, and Taco has it in spades." - 7.5/10, X-Press Mag (Perth FringeWorld 2019) "Effortless and vulnerable charm that is seldom...

Comedy

Al Lubel: Talks About His Name for Fifty Six Minutes and About Something Else for Four Minutes

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-28 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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I have done 5 different solo shows at Edinburgh, in 2013,2014,2015,2017 and 2018. I will be doing two different shows at the Fringe this year the first of which is called, Al Lubel talks about his name for 56 minutes and about something else for 4 minutes. The title of the show fully describes the show! ...

Comedy

Olaf Falafel: STOAT

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-15, 17-28 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Olaf Falafel is the holder of 'Dave's Best Joke Of The Fringe' but more importantly he is also the holder of 'Person Whose Show Description You Are Currently Reading And Are Tempted To Book Tickets For'. Olaf guarantees two things - It will be stupid and it will be funny. ...

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Shaggers was born at the Edinburgh Fringe in the August of 2008. ​ Originally it was just meant to run for one season as a fun late show at the Laughing Horse Free Festival with all sorts of comedians talking about that most noble of pursuits, shagging. However, it was decided after full rooms every night, that Shaggers would continue on to the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy festival in 2009. From there it has gone on to have sell-out shows in theatres and venues up and down the UK, in Germany, Singapore, Malaysia and all over Australia. ----------...

Comedy

Jacob Hatton: Relax! (Exclamation Mark)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-15, 17-28 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Take a chill pill! Stay calm! Relax! I know, the exclamation marks aren't helping! Over the last two years, Jacob somehow predicted the pandemic in his 2019 show, got hitched and watched the world crumble. This is his guide to relaxation whilst everything falls apart. A silly, sharp and uplifting comedy hour that mixes spiky stand-up, soundscapes and guided meditation from a profoundly unrelaxed man. 'Attuned to the human psyche' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Endorphin-milking titterfest' **** (MumbleComedy.net). 'Very Silly' (ThreeWeeks). 'Very funny' (John Kearns). As heard on BBC Radio 4....

Childrens

ComedySportz UK

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-20 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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YOU'VE SEEN FOOTBALL... YOU'VE SEEN TENNIS... BUT HAVE YOU SEEN COMEDY AS A SPORT? Don't miss the Festival's funniest fixture as two teams battle it out for your laughs with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs inspired by your suggestions. There's a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match - it's a family friendly show after all - with penalties for bad behaviour and bad jokes. Who wins? You decide! Now in its 15th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is the all action, all improvised competitive comedy show for all ages you won't want to miss! “...A non-stop stream of gags,...

Comedy

Adam Greene in No Time to Diet

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-28 at 15:20 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Multi-award nominated comedian, Adam Greene takes his debut hour to Edinburgh talking quick fixes for self improvement, clean living and long term mental well being. Has he found the secret to unlocking the perfect human body? Join him in this full-fat stand up show as he finds out “Definitely one to keep tabs on,” Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard Warm up for ITV Studios Regular at some of the biggest comedy clubs in Britain As seen on BT Sport As Heard on BBC Radio 4 ...

Cabaret

A Bookish Comedy Show

Cabaret

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-14 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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“The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.” – Terry Pratchett ★★★★★ - Dircksey Magazine ★★★★1/2 - Fourth Wall Media ★★★★ - Glamadelaide ★★★★ - Tulpa Mag “a collaboration of world class comedians talking about everything book related” – Westerly Magazine After an extended break the book-themed comedy hit is back for its third time at Edinurgh! A compilation show featuring a rotating bill of comedians and storytellers talking about everythi...

Comedy

Come Sit on the Couch with Me

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-28 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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'Come sit on the Couch with Me" Is this a therapy couch or a casting couch and is there a difference? The show is a cocktail of a comical but true look at communication in the western world today, with a good dose of rapping and a big pinch of satire. Did you know 90% of our communication is body language? Yours will be scrutinised at some point in the show...You will leave shaken and stirred, and if not a better person then certainly a more self aware one!'' ...

Comedy

Chris Cooke: Corners (WIP)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-16 at 15:40 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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You'll always find him in the corner at parties, but is it time for Chris to put himself in the middle of things? If not, a trip to the buffet table or maybe the toilet would be ideal right now. A show about being held back, Bop It, and ice cubes. Max Turner Semi-Finalist and Newsjack contributor. 'Not genius' - Tim Minchin ...

Comedy

Are You Interested in a Comedy Compilation Show?

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-28 at 15:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A stand-up comedy compilation show hosted by Tom Mayhew (as heard on BBC Radio 4), with all proceeds going to Turn2Us, a UK charity that helps people living in poverty....

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaargh! It's the Monster Stand-Up Show

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016, Joke of the Fringe Winner 2016, Some Guy Called Dave Joke of the Fringe Winner 2021). Showcasing a different line-up every day featuring the best of the fest....

Comedy

Banana Split

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-14 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Fresh, off-beat comedy from two former Cambridge Footlights. Louisa met Níamh at University and knew immediately she was the banana to her split. Their relationship began when Níamh locked Louisa in a kitchen for no reason. Things began to escalate when Louisa forced Níamh to gate-crash a party in character as landlocked yacht owners. Recently they’ve both gotten into splitting things in half – cakes, xylophones, the atom – and thought they’d split an hour show too. Join us for the weirdest damn sundae you’ve ever eaten. Louisa Keight is an alumnus of Soho Theatre Young Company, win...

Comedy

Tom Lawrinson: Cheeky Monkey

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-28 at 16:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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Tonight Matthew I want to be, Tom Lawrinson. Don't we all! Tom Lawrinson (that guy from tiktok) performs an hour of stand up comedy. Hubba-Hubba! Let's fall in love with each other as i tell you all about myself, from living in a car, working at a stables to meeting my future self. I guarantee you a good time. Millions and Millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. Quotes: "Wonderful, If slightly horrific!" Jon Ronson "A creative mind full of weird, wonderful and completely unexpected punchlines. So much so that he leaves tears running down the faces of the audience" TicketAre...

Comedy

Annie and Angela's Disco Divorce Party

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Forty, single and ready to mingle; join lifelong friends (an ex 90's girl band members) Annie Sup and Angela Bra for a drag-infused comedy of musical mirth celebrating friendship and new beginnings on a bar crawl full of O M gosh moments you’re unlikely to forget. With original tracks influenced by everything from hiphop to early nineties rave you’ll visit a cocktail bar, meet the local DJ and witness this try-hard party pair’s vision for the future. A new production from the creators of Andy Quirk and Anna J’s First World Problems. “You should be first in the queue for this” - Fringepig...

Comedy

Darkest Thoughts – Stand-Up from Your Thoughts

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room

AUG 4-28 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A comedy show where one of the top improvisational stand up comedians in Europe takes your suggestions and generates hilarious jokes on the spot along with tried and tested material! About this event ★★★★★★★★★★ Finally, something Netflix can't match! Darkest Thoughts offers you the audience a chance to get immediate comedy based on any topic you can think of. This interactive show opens with a short and funny conversation with the opener about what themes interest you today. Then there is a short break where you get to write do...

Comedy

An Irish Solution to an Irish Problem

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 16:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can

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After a sell out run at last year’s Fringe, Eddie Mullarkey is back with a new show chronicling his post covid recovery process: adopting a rescue dog, getting diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (by a non professional), and avoiding his overbearing mother. The show involves a mix of story telling, observational comedy and crowd interaction. Expect to be part of the comedy! ...

Comedy

Ian Stone: Righter of Wrongs

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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So many wrongs, so little time. 'Seriously funny' (Guardian). 'Ultimately, it’s the sheer quantity of funny material that impresses' (List). 'One of the top ten comedians in Britain' (Independent)....

Comedy

Tamar Broadbent: Role Play

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-11 at 16:00 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Tamar’s getting married. Should she change her last name? If she does, people might stop (wrongly) assuming Jim Broadbent is her dad. But she fears it may also mean saying goodbye to her former self… that 90s baby who grew up to travel the world, see Fall Out Boy live and once get so drunk she accidentally put two tampons in. A stand-up show about becoming a modern wife, from Tamar Broadbent (BBC Radio 4, Boom Chicago, ComedyCentral.co.uk). ★★★★★ EdFestMag. ★★★★★ Female Arts. ★★★★★ Broadway Baby. ...

Comedy

The Bite (A Mouthful of Fringe Madness)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-28 at 16:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Raucous, wild and a little bit different – this one-hour compilation show with a changing daily line-up, gives you a fabulous cross section of Fringe madness in one crazy bite-sized chunk. Performances may include anything from improv, stand-up, drag, to poetry or musical comedy. A daily Fringe taster menu that will have you coming back for more, all stirred up and served to your baffled faces by the mischievous and gorgeous Stags and Ettrick-Hogg. The show you'll be talking about for years to come! ...

Comedy

Sid Singh: Illegally Funny

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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What happens when a comedian, a human rights lawyer, and an illegal immigrant are the same person? Sid Singh returns after his sold out run in 2019 to teach you all about the crazy world of climate change, refugees, conspiracies, and finally: how to hack the US Supreme Court! Find out why this show has sold out shows all over Europe and then afterwards please do not tell the cops! Hailing from the Bay Area, California, Sid Singh is an accomplished stand up comedian and writer whose work has appeared on BBC's Muzlamic, Comedy Central UK's Modern Horror Stories, BBC3's Comedy Shorts, Comic R...

Comedy

Adam Greene and Peter Bazely: Bi and Large

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Comedians and chums Adam Greene and Peter Bazely bring you a brain-melting, browbeating, bro-mantic, booze-fuelled Standup comedy show. Both hilarious comedians in their own rights, Adam as seen on BT Sport / Banana Cabaret, and Peter as seen on BBC2 and Greenbelt festival. Greene and Bazely are London stand-up comedians, Edinburgh veterans and future pop cultural figures. Multi-award nominated comedian, Adam Greene has been wowing audiences with his smart, slick takes on everyday problems for nearly a decade. He is known for rapid fire crowd work and off the cuff quips that mean ever...

Comedy

60 Minutes About Scotland with Vladimir McTavish & Friends

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-15, 17-28 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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"One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit" (Guardian) takes a wry and comical look at his homeland, in the company of some chums from the Scottish stand-up scene. Guests change daily. "Nothing short of superb" The Scotsman ...

Comedy

Martha McBrier: Who Knew?

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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'Naturally charismatic storyteller' (Fest) weaves a shocking but very funny account of her youth. Netflix documentary-worthy with a jaw-dropping twist. Comedy storytelling at it's absolute best. Warning: May contain The Slosh. Award-winning and critically acclaimed writer and performer, McBrier brings a personal stand-up storytelling show about badness and kindness. We were 'that' family. Sometimes the apple not only falls far from the tree, but can take root somewhere else. 'Funny like Chic Murray was funny' ***** (Scotsman). 'A hoot from start to finish' ***** (ScotsGay.co.uk)....

Comedy

God Damn Fancy Man

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-12 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Joyful, daring & undeniably sharp, God Damn Fancy Man is the hotly anticipated latest show from critically acclaimed, internationally award-winning comedian James Nokise. Covering a thrilling whirlwind of topics with skilful ease and exhilarating energy, Nokise's brand of joyously cathartic stand up will twist it's way into your psyche & leave you delighted. 'Nokise is a joy to have on stage' ***** Scotsman 'Packed full of paternal wisdom and wit' **** Fest Mag ...

Comedy

What’s Upset You Now? Live

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-28 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Hit podcast "What's upset you now?' with Seann Walsh and Paul McCaffrey is coming to the Edinburgh Festival. Join us for an hour packed with laughs as these two hilarious grumps, set the world to rights with guests and input from the audience. Do you get annoyed by the little things in life like 'since when did my local park become a yoga studio?"or "why is it £2.50 to drive over a bridge at the Dartford Crossing and WHY is it a £70 fine if you forget to pay it? It' a memory test and it shouldn't be allowed" Then this is the show for you. The Top 10 comedy podcast is coming to the Edinburgh Fe...

Childrens

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

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-16 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Title says it all! (EVIL LAUGH) Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From Multi Award winning Aussie kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butt hole as he brings his new show to the sunny shores of Scotland. "*****, Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park" The Adelaide Advertiser. "***** Matty Grey is loud, enthusiastic, and will (mildly) insult your children!" Play & Go...

Comedy

Mel Byron: Standing at the Back

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-19 at 16:35 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Self-doubt? Low self-esteem? Well, this sounds cheery. But what gives some of us the big swagger? And can the rest of us get it? After decades standing at the back, Mel Byron decided it was time to step forward and learn how to let her light shine. But where do you even find the light? Laugh along with recognition as Mel fumbles her way to the front combining her own story with science, history and hair-dos to see if, in the words of George Eliot, ‘It is never too late to be what you might have been.’...

Comedy

Katharyn Henson & Ollie Horn: Pure Filth

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Fringe favourites New York City comedian Katharyn Henson (“Kicking some serious comedy ass”- The Scotsman) and internationally-touring Ollie Horn (“A natural” - Broadway Baby) perform brand new comedy sets: one comprised of pure, wholesome and lovely material, and the other totally unapologetic disgusting filth. You decide who does which....

Comedy

Sameer Katz: Agnostic Economist

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-28 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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After a sell out 2021, Sameer Katz brings his sixth show to the Edinburgh Fringe! A Cambridge PhD dropout, Sameer pokes fun at himself, economics and the world at large. A comedy veteran, Sameer has performed across the UK, America and the world. Sameer had two jokes on last year's top ten jokes list. "A laugh-packed way to spend an hour" (The Scotsman). "A Seinfeld-Lite line in relatable observational comedy" (Chortle). **** (Deadline News). ...

Comedy

Samantha Pressdee: Clown Pray Love (Work In Progress)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-28 at 16:55 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A prodigal story of true love and sacred transformation. A heartwarming adventure story, chronicaling the miracles that come from following your passion and living in divine alignment with your truest self. Ecole Philippe Gaulier Graduate "Excellent storytelling, very funny" ★★★★ (One4Review) "Cheeky jokes intertwined with a startlingly honest account of her struggles" ★★★★ (Bunbury Magazine) "A socio-political and cultural butterfly" ★★★★ (Mumble Comedy) "the most uninhibitedly entertaining proponent of f...

Comedy

Alcohol Is Good For You

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 17:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join us for a drink & another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! Same spirited show but with all new faces performing stand up and sharing their best drunken comedic tales! If they cant make you laugh I guess you weren't drunk enough. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2016-19. Hosted by Kyle Legacy "5 Beers! A must see event" The Bartender "One of the best stand-up comedy shows I've seen in my life" ★★★★½ Tulpa Magazine "Comedy working at all sorts of social and cultural levels" Fringefeed 2021 ...

Comedy

Dave Chawner: Mental

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-28 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The critically acclaimed show about mental health (rather than mental illness) returns to The Edinburgh Fringe. Number 1 best selling author, award winning comic and presenter Dave Chawner brings his new and improved show to The Fringe. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 5. As heard on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 4. ...

Comedy

Smurf Etiquette

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 at 17:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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With the sequel to his sold out 2019 show Skydive, Comedian Mat Wills is back with more stories including being handcuffed to a groom…..for an entire Stag Weekend….dressed as a Smurf. What price is a small mans dignity?...

Comedy

Moni Zhang: Child from Wuhan – Pay What You Can

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-28 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Moni is a Berlin-based standup comedian from Wuhan. Both her Chinese and German sides persuaded her that it’s a brilliant idea to make a living by telling jokes. Although her mom and her dogs disagree. So join her for a story about trauma, love, and diarrhea!

Winner of Berlin New Standup Award 2019 & Founder of Berlin Mental Health Festival. Moni has performed this one-woman show more than 40 times in mainland Europe, and it’s currently the best-selling comedy solo in Berlin. It has been featured by Euronews & Berliner Zeitung.

"There are evocative descriptions of Wu...

Comedy

Stranded

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4-19 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Having spent a year "STRANDED" in India, Australian comedian and host of the wildly popular podcast “I’m Quitting Alcohol”, David Boyle, makes his Edinburgh debut. Boyle has performed all over the world. From Australia to Malaysia to India and the world famous Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. Boyle’s dark, acerbic humor has been winning over audiences for well over a decade. This one is not to be missed. Come see what the hype is about....

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Naughty Jokes in 30 minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 17:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning gag merchant (2016 UK Pun Champion winner) Masai Graham delivers over one hundred naughty jokes in just half an hour. Expect puns and one-liners in this wordplay showcase extravaganza....

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: Observational

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-28 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning comedian Cassidy with the uplifting, multi-award nominated and internationally performed 'extraordinary story richly accessorised with laughter' (Kate Copstick, The Scotsman). With a crippling bad back, he joins a gym and a big, strong man changes his life forever. ✭✭✭✭ The Times (Bruce Dessau) 'The best show at this year's Fringe... A classic, structured rollercoaster Fringe hour... star in waiting... he is untouchable.' Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee 2020 Buxton Fringe Best Show Nominee Clips and more: www.nathancassidy.com/A...

Comedy

Not Angry, Just Disappointed!

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-11 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A COMEDY SHOW ABOUT PARENTHOOD Rachel Morton-Young and Colin Etches muse over the joys of parenthood; the highs, the lows, the irritations and the chaos. Observational, witty and relatable, this show is a must-see for parents, aspiring parents or indeed anyone who has ever had a parent! COLIN ETCHES: Often described as a force of nature, Colin’s diverse routines move back and forth between cutting observations on topics such as religion, conspiracy theories and relationships to more personal confessions about his neurodiversity. Audiences lean into Colin’s set, drawn in by his boyish char...

Comedy

Disabled Cants

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-28 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A revolving line-up of disabled comedians and friends present an irreverent comedy show for your enjoyment. We're not brave, we're not inspiring, we're just here to make you laugh and park in the disabled bays....

Comedy

Irish Comedy Invasion

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A collection of the best Irish comedians performing at the Fringe in their own shows, will be showcasing their finest short club spots, A rotating list of guests, regular hosts, and random gatecrashers may turn up, and either be ejected, or given a starring role....

Comedy

Al Lubel: The Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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I will be discussing my psychological state since my mother passed away four years ago leaving me "parentless". The issues I will discuss are my desire to be funny, my preference for space over time as it pertains to Einstein's conception of space time, my fear of death, more specifically my fear of second hand smoke, my love of basketball/lack of interest in hockey, issues of low self esteem and high self esteem, being homeless looking, the fear of intimacy, and the love of my grandmother. ...

Comedy

Christian Schulte-Loh: Comeback of the 50 Foot German Comedian

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-28 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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'German, but funny.' DER SPIEGEL 'One of the most subversive acts ever.' THE SPECTATOR The Fringe favourite returns. Christian Schulte-Loh is a regular on German TV and in all major British comedy clubs. He has gigged in more than 30 countries and has been called 'a funny German - the only one!' (Kkunst). 'Has the hilarity factor' ★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe) 'A funny, highly skilled comedian' ★★★★ (ThreeWeeks) 'One of the most subversive acts ever!' (Spectator) www.germancomedian.com ...

Comedy

Experiment Human

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Blending dark comedy with the surreal, Experiment Human tells the story of Monkion, a non-human creature, curious to understand the world outside their laboratory in the attic. Having kidnapped the actor Benedict Cumberbatch at the height of his fame to protect him from the media, Monkion sets out to answer the ultimate question: what makes humans happy? Will the experiment succeed this time? What will happen if it doesn't? We'll find out... “Brilliant and batshit … strikingly original with moments of absolute comic genius” ★ ★ ★ ★ Edfringe Review 2019...

Cabaret

TA DA - The Ramblings Of A Magician

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-13 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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For years he has stood on streets to entertain passers-by. Now, he is appearing on stage to give us his unique take on the life of a comedy magician. In the short time it’s been showing TA DA: THE RAMBLINGS OF A MAGICIAN is already the recipient of the weekly Adelaide Fringe 2022 award for “BEST MAGIC” and overall award for "One to Watch". An existential show about one magician’s relationship with his magic, told through stand-up comedy, quirky tricks and original illusions, the show explores how an artist falls in and out of love for their craft. Sam brings you a show that will leave...

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 5-28 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord with line-ups, including performers selected from shows around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... and you can Pay What You Can to watch! International Festival sell-out shows 2004-2021. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe) 'A Great Night Out' ***** (South West Live) ★★★★ 'A fantastic night of comedy' (ThreeWeeks) ...

Comedy

Eliott Simpson: (A)sexy and I Know it

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-28 at 17:50 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Eliott has never cared for sex. He enjoys doing people as much as he enjoys doing his taxes (not at all), yet for all his life it has led to nothing but ridicule. But in peculiarity lies comedy, and Simpson has it in spades. With tales of gender, stakes, queerness, and cakes, Simpson aims to widen your eyes to the bizarre life of an Asexual living in a sex-obsessed world. So come along, keep on your thong, and enjoy the only show completely absent of dick jokes...okay there are some but they’re very intellectual... - “Absurd and Accessible” (The Norwich Radical) - "Infectiously funny" (The...

Comedy

Old Jewish Jokes

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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10th year the of award-winning perennial Fringe favourite. The 2019 Pick of the Fringe award sell-out sensation. Edinburgh's longest running most successful ever live Jewish comedy show. Great story. Great gags. True Jewish humour. Always sells out. ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** (ThreeWeeks). **** (Scotsman). **** (Mirror). ...

Comedy

Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's the One-Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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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 2016 UK Pun Champion and Joke of the Fringe winner, Masai Graham....

Comedy

Charmian Hughes: She! Immortal Horror Queen's Guide To Life

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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‘Live! Laugh! Liquidate!’ is message 8-year-old Charmian got from Hammer Horror film ‘SHE’, starring sexy Bond Girl Ursula Andress. Today Charmian’s a grown-up stand-up, but those life tips have withstood the test of time. With Evil Life Coach Queen 'SHE' as her guide, she now shares joys of Obsession, Jealousy, and Revenge: - -Your first love won't forget you, however much they spend on therapy. - Bad girls get remembered, nice girls get dismembered. - Fame comes to those who hate. -Big bazookas are a free pass. And the most important tip of all ...… -Never Let It Go! Ever! With ...

Cabaret

Life's A Drag

Cabaret

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Winner of Best Cabaret & Variety Show at Fringe World 2022 Life's A Drag takes you on a reality shaking rollercoaster ride of what it really takes to be a QUEEN! Australian Vocal Powerhouse Dean Misdale recounts side splitting real life encounters whilst giving you a behind the scenes look into the world of Drag. Tales of coming out and starting a career in drag right through to current day dating horror stories, Dean rolls all your favourite diva moments into one show stopping cabaret. "unflinchingly honest, perfectly heartwarming, and hilarious" Broadway World, 2022 "authenticity, humour...

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Lee Kyle: Parochial Glitter Implosion

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The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 5-14, 16-28 at 18:10 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Lee never understood why people sometimes thought he was unusual. Then, one day, he was sat in a cemetery with a lass out of Byker Grove who may or may not be his sister, with a guinea pig he accidentally owns between his legs, under a tree he'd taken to throwing shoes into and he realised he might be an oddball. A show about identity with a little bit about class war if there's time. Lee is a stand up comedian, story teller and ad libber from South Tyneside, expect him to be both stupid and thoughtful in equal measures as he flips between 'sophisticated comedy' Wee Review and being 'sub...

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Raul Kohli: Russian Weapon of Mass Destruction

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-16, 18-28 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Raul Kohli talks about important events in his life and the world at large such as why he felt sorry for the local paedophile during Covid-19, how Russian intelligence services used comedians including himself as a weapon of mass destruction to precede their invasion of Ukraine & why white people need to stop having sex while their dogs are in the room... 'Superb political comedy' (Scotsman). 'Shallow and unbalanced' (MigrationWatchorg.uk). 'Hilarious' (Judah Friedlander). 'Poisonous' (Nigel Farage). 'Inspiringly intelligent' (Paul Sinha). 'The worst comedy I have ever seen' (EdFringeR...

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Broken Record

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-14 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Daniel Willis attempts to show his audience and his digital therapist that his life is absolutely, definitely fine, with a solo hour of quick, quirky comedy sketches. In a cash-strapped, tech-focused NHS, digital therapists are all the rage. Locked in a bare room with just the therapist’s soothing voice, Daniel is encouraged to delve into his past embarrassing encounters and revealing dreams. As the show goes on the lines between fiction and reality become more blurred as Daniel attempts to prove that his life is back on track. (Semi-Finalist – Max Turner Award 2020) (Quarter-Finalist...

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Anesti Danelis: This Show Will Change Your Life

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning musical comedian and internet sensation, Anesti Danelis, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to change your life with his critically acclaimed comedy concert. Inspired by the deep well of vapid internet gurus, and aggressive self-help books yelling at you to “Get Your F**king Sh*t Together!!!” Anesti Danelis has decided that he will also add his voice to the oversaturated void of unsolicited advice. With catchy songs on guitar, piano, and violin you will be serenaded about: stealing from work, living at home, mermaids with unsolicited advice, the dangers of toying with a ...

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One Bite Only

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-15, 17-28 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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An alternative comedy extravaganza from two bizarre characters! In this double-bill show you see The Daft Duo as their solo performance personas. Get ready for bubble blowing, donut eating and lotsa laughs! Erika In English I think you would say "obsessed with sex!", but she's a virgin. She's dying to tell you what she thinks of society! Miss A Legg The dishy donut damsel lets loose about her ludicrous love life through rhyme, song, and dance. The Daft Duo are creators and hosts of Alternative Interviews comedy night. They have appeared at Monkey Barrel Edinburgh, Spangled Ca...

Comedy

Rebels Without Applause

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-15 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Rebels without Applause is an hour of Stand Up Comedy from 3 up and coming Comics. Jonnie Smith, Ed Thorn and Luke Terry. Fresh off the back of a sell out run at the Edinburgh fringe 2021 and received praise from both audiences and critics. ...

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Nik Coppin: Shark

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4-28 at 18:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A combination of stand-up comedy, caricatures and cartoons...

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We're Sorry (Best of Canada)

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-28 at 18:30 (55 min) - Pay What You Can

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In its 6th year! "We're Sorry!" A rotating showcase of Canadian comedians in town for the Fringe. Hosted by Evan Desmarais (@EvanComedy). Past Comedians include Dylan Gott, J.J. Whitehead, John Hastings, Dana Alexander, Erika Ehler and Bobby Mair....

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Spontadeity: Who Let The Gods Out?

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-28 at 18:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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An improvised comedy extravaganza of tales of gods and monsters, heroines and heroes, mundane and mythological beings all made up on the spot each day from audience suggestions. Ever wondered what Zeus liked to eat for breakfast or how peanut butter was born?! You just might find out the answers to these mythological questions as well as unfold some rip-roaring epic tales with the help of Stägs Woodward, Josie Ettrick-Hogg and their fabulous guest improvisers. Come witness the birth of legends!...

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Scott McPherson: Go Scotty

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-10 at 18:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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From the age of eight, when the opportunity of becoming the Milky Bar Kid was cruelly snatched away from him and the ensuing porridge addiction that followed. Scott's life has been a rollercoaster of very often surreal life experiences, which form the basis of his comedy.  Scott McPherson: Go Scotty is Scott's latest solo instalment, which is bursting with funny observations on a wide spectrum of everyday life. ...

Comedy

3AM Brain

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-15, 17-28 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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It's all smooth sailing until 3AM. Then the brain has its revenge. ...

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Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 5-28 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord with line-ups, including performers selected from shows around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... and you can Pay What You Can to watch! International Festival sell-out shows 2004-2021. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe) 'A Great Night Out' ***** (South West Live) ★★★★ 'A fantastic night of comedy' (ThreeWeeks) ...

Comedy

Whisk(e)y Wars

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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WHISK(E)Y WARS Tragedy. Treachery. The perfect single malt https://vimeo.com/670203871 Join Tam Tully as she fights to save her Ulster family whiskey distillery from ruin by crafting the Holy Grail of whiskey, the perfect single malt. Joyce Greenaway premiered her solo with Laughing Horse @freefringefest during the pandemic and is delighted to be returning for a longer run in 2022 after London. East Sussex and the Brighton Fringe. Whisk(e) y Wars: Told with Northern Irish wit and an understated acting style, Greenaway’s first show at the fringe breaks free from the Fleabag formul...

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Jarred and Hobbit: The Big Beatbox Comedy Mess Around Gameshow Show!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-27 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A delightful mess of a show combining the electrifying skills of award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas and the vocal genius of world beatboxing champion Hobbit. Comedy, beatboxing and classic audience interaction featuring ‘The Wheel of Limited Fortune’, ‘Hobbit’s Mystery Music Round’, songs about pancakes and a whole heap of messing around. Genuine prizes to be won and genuine laughs to be had. There is no other show like this; brace yourself for controlled chaos at it’s hilarious best! ...

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Not My Audience! The Comedy Show You Control!

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The cult hit is back! Answer the daft questions on our exclusive app and influence what three of the Fringe's top comedians will do for you today....

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SalFUNNI

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-14 at 19:05 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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After 2 previous successful cohorts, SalFUNNI returns to the Fringe with nine new budding stand-ups from the University of Salford, home of the longest-running comedy degree. From whimsy, to wordplay, to joyful anarchy, there’s something for everyone to feast on at this mixed bill comedy buffet. We’ve got comic talent on the menu so fresh; you could brush your teeth with them. Want to get a slice of the action? There’s no reservation needed – SalFUNNI is a Free Fringe show, so come down to Hollywood, City Café, 7:05pm, 4th-14th August to discover the future faces of comedy....

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Science Magic XXX

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-28 at 19:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Science! Sex! Stand-up! The man behind the acclaimed kids show Science Magic, is debuting a raunchy science comedy show, strictly for adults only! Multi-award winner Donal Vaughan will perform amazing science tricks, interspersed with hilarious comedy....

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Aaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Naughty Jokes in 30 minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 19:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning gag merchant (2016 UK Pun Champion winner) Masai Graham delivers over one hundred naughty jokes in just half an hour. Expect puns and one-liners in this wordplay showcase extravaganza....

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Daniel Muggleton: Oh, More Mr. White Guy?

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-28 at 19:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Daniel Muggleton is an Australian stand-up comedian wearing a tracksuit. His debut special ‘Let’s Never Hang Out’ aired multiple times on ABC Comedy in Australia, and is now streaming on Prime Video. His debut album ‘Let Me Finish’ is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify & SiriusXM distributed by Grammy Award-Winning production company Comedy Dynamics. His solo shows are sell-out hits at comedy festivals around the world, and have received critical acclaim with multiple 5 & 4 star reviews. His 2019 show ‘Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy (But I Reckon it’s easier for Straight, White Men?)’ being selected as ...

Comedy

Good for Them

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-13 at 19:25 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Good for Them is a shared stand-up hour from Luke Healy and Fi Simpson. Luke has cracked the code. To be successful, you just need to have total self-confidence. Fake it ‘til you make it! And yet for some reason, he is still not successful. Delving deep into the topics of anxiety, dating, family, and how to survive a train ride with Bulgarian cheese smugglers— Luke’s half of the show is about pretending to know exactly what you’re doing, even when all the signs point in the completely opposite direction. Fi presents her alter-ego Angelique a concerned mother, step-mother and entrepre...

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Broad Strokes Improv

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-12 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Ireland's only all-women improv troupe brings you an all-women, all-Irish comedy show unlike any other. We'll embark on an extended and continuously improvised journey based entirely on your suggestions, full of whacky worlds and crazy characters. ...

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Sam See: Government-Approved Sex

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-28 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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"★★★★ There’s real steel in his comedic bones" - BROADWAY BABY | During the pandemic, the conservative Singapore government messed up and got a gay comic to run a series of sex & love panels in the National Library. Sam See (Comedy Central, MTV) returns to the Fringe to share what he's learnt, in the politest show about sex that you can find. BDSM, men vs women, even stats & facts, don't worry, it's all government approved. ...

Comedy

Nicole Harris: No Brainer

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-15, 17-28 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The best thing about live comedy is that you never really know what will happen in the moment, so join Award Winning comedian Nicole Harris as she takes you with her on a hilarious journey into the unknown. Nicole will entertain you with her unique and quirky comedy style, finely tuned gags and improvised material based on what's happening around her. She's a bit naughty, a bit risqué, but not one bit forgettable! It's a show of fun and madness that you need to see live. It's simply a no brainer! As heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra "A Force of Nature" (Arthur Smith) "Can't explain t...

Comedy

Martin Mor – the Antidote

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-21 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A new hour of stand up from Irish comedian Martin Mor “An adorable Master of feel-good comedy” Clothesline Magazine, Australia “Bearded and brilliant” Big Chilli Magazine, Thailand “A bearded behemoth of comedy…mesmerizing to watch” Gulf Weekly...

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Ray Fordyce's Cosy Evening In With Pals

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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After a long break, Ray Fordyce is back to host a fantastic evening of comedy and variety to brighten up any Fringe day. Featuring up to four different acts every day, this is a show not to be missed. ...

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It Has to be Said

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 5-21 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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This is a brand new show from Jay Sodagar. During lockdown when the most important part of his life was taken away from him Stand-up Comedy!!!. He found new passion for the art form. This is a show that demonstrates how funny and imaginative Jay is and how he will never take Stand-up comedy for granted ever again. Lockdown was a depressing time for everyone, and when a passionate stand-up finds a new love for the best art-form in the world. Things just "have to be said" Because you never know what might happen. The show is silly and real and clever and passionate and life affirming and edgy an...

Comedy

Ashley Haden: On The Outside Pissing In

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-28 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Ashley Haden is back with his 5th show "On The Outside Pissing In" looking at everything from discrimination to mental health to politics. It may be dark, it may be uncomfortable, doesn't mean it isn't funny. With a growing reputation as an honest, fearless comedian willing to tackle subjects with fresh eyes and cutting wit, Ashley Haden’s comedy is not for the faint of heart. Politically pointed and with killer punchlines, this self professed “Genocidal Liberal” creates his stand up shows as havens against the growing stupidity of a selfish world....

Comedy

Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-28 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Constantly rotating line-up of the best comedians at this year's festival. Hand picked from the crop of Aussie and international funny people who have tread the Adelaide Fringe boards. A guaranteed night of laughs....

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Comedy for the Curious

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Comedy for the Curious is a comedy panel show with a science twist. Each show comprises of three very different stand-up comedy sets all around the topic at hand. Award Winning host Robyn Perkins (4 Stars, Chortle) uses science comedy to explore the theme while the guest comedians take a more light-hearted (and non-science) approach. The show then weaves in hysterical, personal (and often revealing!) chat while exploring the subject further and wraps up with an outrageously silly game! Don't miss this unique format where curiosity and stand-up comedy are combined. The chat and stand-up sets ...

Comedy

A Cut Above

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-28 at 20:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Experienced comedians Nik Coppin and Matt Price with guests from around the Edinburgh Fringe....

Comedy

Ireland's Best Themed Show: Tree Fiddy

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Ireland's best themed comedy nights are back in 2022. Tree Fiddy Comedy hand-picks the best acts at the Fringe, each night has a topical theme for the comics to joke around, with a medal for the night's best joke. Check @treefiddycomedy for tonight's theme....

Comedy

Dave Chawner; Underdog

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A show timely show about dogs, defeat & determination from No.1 best selling author, award winning comic and underdog Dave Chawner. As seen on BBC, ITV & Channel 5.As heard on Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Arts Award Voice★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Bunbury Magazine★ ★ ★ ★ - The List★ ★ ★ ★ - Edinburgh Festival Magazine★ ★ ★ ★ - Three Weeks★ ★ ★ ★ - Broadway Baby★ ★ ★ ★ - Wee Review★ ★ ★ ★ - Ed Frin...

Comedy

Alex Farrow: Philosophy Machines

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 20:15 (50 min) - Pay What You Can

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"Philosophy Machines" is the new stand-up comedy show in 2022 from Alex Farrow. Alex is the host of the award-winning Jericho Comedy in Oxford, as recommended by the Telegraph, the i Paper, Chortle and The Sunday Times. His philosophy themed solo stand-up shows have sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 and 2021. As heard on BBC Radio 4 extra and BBC sounds. Praise for Alex's 2021 show: "Practically perfect", ★★★★★ The Scotsman Featured in The Times as part of ‘A bloke called Dave’s’ Best Jokes of the Fringe 2021 “An hour of laugh-out-loud, cere...

Comedy

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-28 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Following her first US tour and millions of views over lockdown for her blunt takes on post pandemic hookup culture and being a childfree badass, Conway returns in a high energy, sex positive banger for 2022. Conway is an internationally touring comedian that does hilarious shows about sex, addiction & dating. She’s sold out multiple Edinburgh Festival runs with self produced shows ‘Walk of Shame’ & ’You May Recognise Me From Tinder’. You may also recognise her from The Guardian, Woman’s Hour, Stylist, Grazia & BBC 4 Extra. ★★★★ "A champion for anyone that’s chased ...

Comedy

Sharon Wanjohi and Abbie Edwards: Not Too Shabby

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-28 at 20:20 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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After a sell-out show at the Camden Fringe, Sharon Wanjohi (Funny Women Finalist) and Abbie Edwards (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) return with an eclectic hour of stand up comedy that WILL make you laugh like you’d read a slightly funny tweet. But that’s not all! The show will end with FORCED performances of a stand up roast about themselves written by the other comedian that they’ve NEVER seen before. Prepare to see their deepest insecurities ridiculed on stage as the audience find out what they really think of each other… but in a fun way....

Comedy

Kirsty Munro: Sexcapades

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-16 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Kirsty Munro talks about naughty stuff, overshares and gets saucy. Asking the important questions of a modern day feminist like: Hairy or Bald Fanny? Am I too wasted to do a slut drop? If I have a baby at 40 will I still be a MILF? "Fantastically Funny" Arts In Magazine. "Feisty, Funny and Dirty" FD2D Magazine. ...

Comedy

Come See – Evan Desmarais

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-28 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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COME SEE; this is Evan's return to the UK after being stuck in Australia for the bulk of the pandemic. After a hard couple of years, this time-tested comedian will be weaving seamlessly between jokes, crowd work, and improvised rants. Every show is unique, impulsive, and in the moment. You're not going to want to miss this. This Canadian leaves no doubt as to why he's internationally in demand. "Perfectly combined witty humour with naked vulnerability."-Yewth. In Canada, Evan has been featured in festivals including Just For Laughs 42, Dark Comedy Festival, Sketchfest, NxNe, and more. H...

Comedy

Tom Houghton: WIP

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-15 at 20:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Tom Houghton has had quite the year. His social media has taken off, with multiple viral videos, gaining over a quarter of a million followers and making headlines in The Sun, The Times, Sky news, Lab bible and even internationally in China, Taiwan,Australia and America. The World can’t get enough of the comedian who lives in the Tower of London. This success resulted in him becoming the stand out start of Netflix “The Circle”, the 3rdbiggest reality TV show on the platform. Hot off the back of supporting Milton Jones on tour and then completing his own first national sell out tour, Tom now b...

Comedy

Macho Daddy Punchfist

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-28 at 20:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Chris Iskander is a manly man's man, man. He is an Aquarius, which means he is always spilling things. He has two cats because his personal life is going really well. He writes deep and highly important songs about love, the environment, the discrimination of swans, and maybe two to three other things. His music is layered, clever, silly, and most of all - funny....

Comedy

Filthy Funny Females

Comedy

Cabaret Voltaire / The Long Room

AUG 4-19 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Filthy. Funny. Females. A funny (and filthy!) hour served to you by a selection of female comedians from across the globe. New York City comedian Katharyn Henson (Ew Girl, You Nasty **** - The Skinny) presents some of the finest funny female voices at the Fringe. Katharyn, described as "hair-raising stand-up" by the Scotsman has met a lot of funny women while touring her comedy all over the world and she delights in being able to showcase the filthy funny frenzy of funny female voices in a daily changing line-up of filthy fun. ...

Comedy

Best In Class

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-28 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Showcasing underrepresented working-class comedy voices. Sponsored by Spam, chippy teas, waste grounds, hanging around, knock-off trainers, a fella your dad knows, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, electric meters, Brixton, Toxteth, Grenfell, hand-me-down clothes, caravans, the back of a lorry, failed MOTs, failed GCSEs, bus stops, payday loans, bacon, pubs, pints, tobacco, Margaret f*cking Thatcher, Cash Converters, Universal Credit, zero-hour contracts, jam butties, gravy, pyjamas, broken glass, broken homes, playing out, white lightning, E, backyards, slums, dying young, the NHS,...

Comedy

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

AUG 4-28 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 off-set scheme. Each time one of us blows off, a tree is planted in Dagenham, Essex. 'Original, likeable, great timing and hilarious delivery' (Dan Kington, Danny's Comedy Club)....

Comedy

Alice-India: Be Brave! (or Whatever)

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-28 at 20:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Have you tried just being brave, or whatever? Alice-India (2Northdown New Act of the Year Finalist 2021) is looking for a new best ever friend forever. Alice, the friendly face of mental illness and all round delightful little pain in the butt, will break your heart in to a million pieces (in a good way lol) and show you how simple it is to just be brave, or whatever we get it stop going on oh my god....

Comedy

Potential: A Canadian Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4-28 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Picture this: you're walking around the Fringe taking in all the sights, faces, and entertainment. When all of the sudden a pang hits your chest and you think "I have not engaged in any Canadian entertainment." As horrifying a thought like that is, it doesn't have to be your Fringe Reality. Potential: A Canadian Comedy Showcase is your slice of Canadian comedy pie. Potential has the motto of creating something different every night. The show will have a rotating door of Canadian talent to make every night unique from the last. Come the first day of Fringe and come the last to see some...

Comedy

Dan Tiernan: Cherub

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-28 at 21:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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Dan Tiernan is a gay, Mancunian, dinner lady with dyspraxia but he's also the sweetest little angel that ever lived. As seen on Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza (Dave) and Best Newcomer Nominee (Chortle). As heard on BBC radio Manchester. North West Break Through Act of the Year (2021)- Winner Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year (2021) - Third Place West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year (2021) - Winner Beat The Frog World Series (2020) - Winner Scene Alba, The SAM Award (2021) - Winner Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year (2021) - Finalist...

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 5-28 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord with line-ups, including performers selected from shows around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... and you can Pay What You Can to watch! International Festival sell-out shows 2004-2021. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe) 'A Great Night Out' ***** (South West Live) ★★★★ 'A fantastic night of comedy' (ThreeWeeks) ...

Comedy

Vanlord

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-28 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Vanlord is a lens into the intriguing world of vanlife told by a guy who lives out of vehicles in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. That's right, he's got real estate all over the world. After winning Ottawa's Up and Coming Stand Up Comedian Award early in his career, Matt hit the road indefinitely and came to the realization that there's no point paying rent to live in a stranger's place, when you can just park outside of it for free. Why pay a landlord, when you can be a Vanlord? His unique lifestyle that he shares on his popular youtube channel Matt Watson Comedy has go...

Comedy

AMJ Entertainer

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-28 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The true story of one man’s ambition to become the greatest holiday park entertainer in England. In a show filled with laughs, music and lots of heart, AMJ recalls the bumpy road towards his dream. Could he face down family opposition, self-doubt and the occasional not-so-happy camper to become a summer holiday legend? Lovely stuff – Steve Furst. Adam has a scream as you go faster energy that really sucks you in - Chortle A rock n roll Peter Kay – Deal Radio. Going to do big things – Euphoria Turn on the lights and mic and watch the magic happen -Stooges comedy ...

Comedy

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

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 21:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A revolving door of different African, Australian & British comedians every show! Come support your home country roots while learning about other peoples cultures in the funniest way possible. Hosted by Kyle Legacy!...

Comedy

Stand-Up Science

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

AUG 4-28 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Love science? Love comedy? Want to laugh and feel smart? Come to Stand-up Science, a compilation of excellent comedy about science. This show will make you laugh and learn. Following on from successful sell-out shows about nature, bacteria, evolution and insects at the Oxford Natural History museum, Stand-up Science comes to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time. "Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original." (Daily Info, Oxford). From biochemistry to physics, chemistry to medicine, and archaeology to artificial intelligence, everything will be covered in this m...

Comedy

Don't Start Me on White Jesus

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-28 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

It is the age of spin and it has become nearly impossible to distinguish lies from the truth and as a result we are questioning everything we have been taught. Canadian comedian Dana Alexander debuts her brand new hilarious hour exploring history, politics and the concepts we have typically accepted as fact. Asking questions like; Why does Jesus look like Brad Pitt if he is from the Middle East? What is the difference between an explorer and a terrorist? If Africa is so poor why are so many countries robbing it? The culture wars are raging and spin is everything. People can choose what the...

Comedy

Diane Spencer Slid off the Turkey

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-28 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Expertly written set. with consistent loud laughs" Notts Comedy Review Diane's 9th stand-up show exploring themes of deficiency, such as the inappropriate board game her Mother has made, having anaemia when you're ginger and married sexual mishaps. A witty, saucy and mischievous performer you can watch Diane's critically acclaimed previous shows for free on her YouTube channel. Outrageous, refreshingly honest, Diane fills her shows with delirious moments of happiness, revelations and twists all delivered with a charming openness unlike any other comedian working today. ***** "Not to be ...

Comedy

Aidan Jones - Taco

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-28 at 21:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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My nickname is Taco – the first girl I ever kissed thought I looked Mexican. I'm Colombian actually. My Mum was backpacking in South America when she was 22, came home and found out she was pregnant. In September 2019 I met my biological father for the first time. It got heaps of likes on Instagram, so I've written a show about it. “This is an unmissable chance to chuckle with one of the most clever young minds on the Aussie comedy circuit.” - The West Australian “Irreverent, wild and most importantly, funny. Taking serious and personal topics, and effortlessly turning them into jokes is...

Comedy

Darius Davies: The Non-Disclosure Agreement

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-28 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The NDA show may or may not be about a legal affair that featured prominently in the UK press over the past year concerning Darius. He couldn't possibly say. He urges that you DO not GOOGLE 'Darius Davies lawsuit'. This show IS not ABOUT that. All are welcome, except any lawyers from Harbottle and Lewis. 'Darius hilariously... takes revenge' **** (Scotsman). 'Hilarious... supercharged... impassioned" **** (Chortle.co.uk). NB: All audience members are required to sign a legally binding NDA forbidding them from discussing the content of the show....

Comedy

Cyclopath

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-28 at 21:35 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Dion Owen is a professional Canadian comedian and true Cyclopath. His solo show is centered on years of stand-up material and a focus on the beneficial bonuses of bikes. Pitted against the potential perils of capitalism!...

Comedy

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 5-28 at 21:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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See the very best comedians from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show – in this stuffed selection box of laughs! Line-ups include performers selected from Fringe shows and the international comedy circuit, with guests from the best in new talent that is appearing at the Fringe – plus it's pay-what-you-can entry too! Sell-out shows Edinburgh Fringe 2004-2019. As seen in the UK, Australia, Asia and the USA. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe) 'A Great N...

Comedy

Thor and Freya: Norse As F***

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-28 at 21:55 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Ya ya ding dong. Two of the UK’s most exciting new comedians present an hour of standup. Freya Mallard (BBC Radio 4) is a Leicester Square New Comedian finalist. She has been described by Josie Long as, “a wonderful and exciting new voice: silly, warm and super smart!”. Thor Stenhaug (British Comedian of the Year shortlist) finished sold out runs of his past two Edinburgh shows. ‘Heart-warming and hilariously self-aware stand up****’ (EdFringe Review). ‘The crowd loved him. The gem of the Free Fringe’ (North West End). Last little joke about why they should come....

Comedy

The Kids of Canada

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-28 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Kids of Canada is a stand-up comedy show featuring three of Canada’s best young comedians! After two long years of pandemic restrictions, these three 20-somethings from the far-away, exotic land of Ontario, Canada are more than ready to laugh and party with you in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! This show will feature: Ben McKay: At the ripe age of twenty-two, Ben has already accomplished a great deal in his comedy career. His goofy tone and unique perspective have been winning over crowds at comedy clubs, colleges, and bars all over the country. He has been featured ...

Comedy

The Best (and Worst) of The Dirty Tattooed Circus

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-17 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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DIRTY TATTOOED CIRCUS Cirque du Soleil meets Motorhead After great success touring internationally, Dirty Tattooed Circus bring their unique brand of comedy and circus on their first tour of the UK and Ireland. DTC are Martin Mor and Logy Logan. Two dangerous Irishmen, doing dangerous things for a laugh. Hilarious comedy is combined with world class circus skills to produce a show that will leave you breathless. DTC were a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Adelaide Fringe, and FringeWorld in Western Australia. This is a rock and roll, comedy circus show and is suitable for adults o...

Comedy

That Black Mirror Episode with the Two Lesbians: 2

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-28 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Ireland's comedy darlings Mark O'Keeffe (winner Show Me the Funny 2019- and Richy Sheehy (viral sensation as Cork's Biggest Liverpool Fan) bring you their best hour. "Great Fucking Set" - Tony Hinchcliffe "These guys are going to be fucking huge" - David McSavage “Musical Genius” – BBC Radio 1 'Most Original, First Class Comedy' - Limerick Fringe 'Cork's finest export' - Red FM "South Park style" - The Stand, Edinburgh...

Comedy

Oy Gay!

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs

AUG 4-14 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Oy Gay! The Queer Jewish Comedy Show Two queer Jews. One hour of fast and furious jokes. What's not to like? 'Oy Gay! is absolutely brilliant. Hilarious, clever and really filthy! These two amazingly talented comedians charm and entertain whilst exploring faith, community and life, with some classic material that is still making me laugh. A must-see.' (Adam Morley, Newsrevue) A finalist in the LGBTQ Comedian of the Year award, Katie Price is unashamed to tackle important issues with tongue-in-cheek charm and wit. 'A to die for opening gag... Price does more than enoug...

Cabaret

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 22:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Covering artists from all across the pop music spectrum, Accordion Ryan will sing and play your favorite bangers in a way you've never heard them before! Having played in venues and on the streets all over Europe and North America, he has performed for countless audiences, and now is bringing his talents to the Edinburgh Fringe. The perfect blend of music and comedy, this show is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Join in and feel free to sing along during this night of music, laughter, and overall fun!...

Comedy

Roast Battle Edinburgh

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-28 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle UK puts two comedians head-to-head in a battle of wit and put-downs. Each comic has 5 jokes to 'roast' their opponent. The opponent can respond with an off the cuff rebuttal. Ultimately, the winner is decided by a guest panel of audacious judges. Past guest judges have included Ari Shaffir, Dan Soder or Darren Harriott. "Undeniably, Roast Battle doesn’t fail to live up to its expectations, serving to showcase a no-holds-barred contest of comedic athleticism, brazen putdowns and lightning-fast comebacks." ★★★...

Comedy

Comedy for Hot People

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 4-28 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

A comedy showcase for hotties! No uggos allowed! Previous acts have been Alfie Brown, Olga Koch, Phil Ellis, Stephen Bailey, Aurie Styla, Aaron McCann & Sophie Duker. Manchester's hottest comedy night is coming to the fringe, bringing all their hottest acts to a whole new sexci audience. Yeah thats right, we mean you, you fitty. Look at you there, with your eyes and your face, reading this. You'd look good on our front row, or the back row, where ever you like tbh. I know we're giving it the biggun in this write up but actually we'd really like to meet you, your mates; maybe even your p...

Comedy

Existential Queer

Comedy

Dragonfly / Main Room

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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An hour of raucous queer comedy hosted by award-winning comedians Kate Martin and Daniel Foxx. Join two of the UK’s most exciting new acts as they cover topics from growing up gay to bravely embracing oat milk. And with special guests handpicked from the best LGBTQ acts at the fringe, this is a show not to be missed. Whether it’s being mistaken for a man (Kate) or an elderly woman (Daniel), they’re here, they’re queer, and they’re doing their best to overcome a deep sense of existential fear....

Comedy

Anxiety vs Depression: A Comedy Game Show – Pay What You Can

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-28 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Anxiety vs. Depression: which one is funnier? Well, we’ll know the answer at this interactive game show! Comedians will form two teams, Team Anxiety & Team Depression, will battle each other with their mental health material! You, the audience, decide the winning team! WHAT? THAT’S SO COOL! Oh, wait. You, the audience, also get the chance to win £5 too! REALLY? YAAS! Anonymously write a depression/anxiety antidote on a paper, then the comedians from the winning team will improvise on randomly selected papers. The best antidote chosen by the comedians will be asked to be claimed by the audie...

Comedy

Comedy Estonia

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-28 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The best Estonian comedians are at the Fringe for the second time and they have their own show! Come and listen to an hour of Estonian stand up, performed in ENGLISH, that is relatable to all. This is dark humor and you will likely go "aww" while listening to them talk about their life in Eastern Europe. Luckily this will be followed by laughter as they have the punchlines to back it up. ...

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Kohl & The Gang

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-16, 18-28 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Award-winning comedian Raul Kohli picks up to five of the best upcoming acts on the circuit right now for a late-night comedy extravaganza! Including some very secret special guests. Star of Comic Sanskrit on BBC Sounds. Pick of the Fringe 2016 (BBC Radio 4, Huffington Post, Skinny). 'Dripping with erudite genius' (Fest). 'A clear talent for telling a story' (Bruce Dessau, BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). ...

Comedy

BeComedy UK presents: NO LIMITS

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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NO LIMITS: An irreverent, anti-PC comedy show where comedians push boundaries, slice and dice edgy topics and are not afraid of taking the risk. If you get easily offended, DO NOT COME TO THIS....

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-28 at 22:45 (75 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Shaggers was born at the Edinburgh Fringe in the August of 2008. ​ Originally it was just meant to run for one season as a fun late show at the Laughing Horse Free Festival with all sorts of comedians talking about that most noble of pursuits, shagging. However, it was decided after full rooms every night, that Shaggers would continue on to the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy festival in 2009. From there it has gone on to have sell-out shows in theatres and venues up and down the UK, in Germany, Singapore, Malaysia and all over Australia. ----------...

Comedy

Sex Me I'm Irish

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-28 at 22:50 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Ireland's own Duffy Connors is taking his one man show 'Sex Me I'm Irish' to Edinburgh. Through his probably too honest one liners about his romantic life you can piece together the clues as to why he has been forced to do an Edinburgh show in search of someone decidedly less picky. Is publicly begging for sex the best way to find a woman? Probably not but the odd man is out of ideas. Duffy's style is a wonderfully contradictory blend of smugness and self deprecation leaving his dates and audiences to wonder if he loves himself too much or not enough. ...

Comedy

Lemon Party

Comedy

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 4-28 at 23:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Multi award-winning comedian Dan Tiernan hosts a late stand-up comedy show like no other. Joining him is a line up of his mates, who also happen to be some of the greatest comedians that have ever walked the face of the earth. Expect a wild hour of raucous, rowdy, limoncello-fuelled stand-up comedy. 'Raucously entertaining' (The Guardian) 'Dan is the most exciting talent to emerge from the north recently, born funny' (Frog and Bucket Comedy Club), as seen on Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza (Dave), Best Newcomer Nominee (Chortle.co.uk) and North West Breakthrough Act of the Year....

Comedy

An American Comedy Showcase. Free!

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 4-28 at 23:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Comedian Gabe Mollica meets lots of funny people at fringe, this is the showcase where he books them!!...

Comedy

The All Irish After Party

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties

AUG 4-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 at 23:10 (45 min) - Pay What You Can

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The All Irish After Party is the ultimate late night show! Ranked #1 in IrelandBeforeYouDie.com's comedy listings, this party is unfiltered madness from start to finish!! As seen on Comedy Central and RTÉ. "An absolute must-see for the fringe!" ★★★★★ Bunbury Magazine. "Exploding with imagination!" ★★★★★ Irish News Review. "He held a rapt audience in the palm of his hand and lavished us with perfectly dealt love and abuse in equal measure." ★★★★★ Sligo Now "Undeniable star quality .." ★★...

Comedy

Andy Roach - Laughing At Conspiracy Theories

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

AUG 4-28 at 23:15 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Andy Roach - Liverpool based comedian - brings his debut solo show to Edinburgh in 2022. The show will include jokes, stories, observations and a few songs on the guitar - all loosely built on the narrative of Andy's ex Girlfriend, Jenni. Jenni is a flat earther. Is it really that surprising people turn to wild conspiracy theories, when basically everyone is lying to us nearly all of the time? Flat Earthers. 9/11. Instagram stalkers. The Titanic. YouTube wormholes. Jesus Christ. What's real? It will all be in there one way or another. Andy was shortlisted in the Musical Comedy A...

Comedy

Eh! Comedy Tour

Comedy

32 Below / Little Cellar

AUG 4-28 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Two internationally touring Canadian comedians, Andrew Packer & Jacob Balshin, perform a blend of stand up & musical comedy with an emphasis on improvised crowd work. The two form a unique connection with audiences, humorously divulging more and more about themselves as they discover the personality of each crowd. The result is a deeply personal stand-up show from two of Canada's finest young comedians. Together their comedy has amassed over 250K followers and 50 Million views on Youtube, Instagram & TikTok....

Cabaret

Luke Oseland: Drunk Magic

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 4-25, 27-28 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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This is the pre-drinks magic show. Join Luke in his debut one-man show as he performs incredible feats and magic that will leave you wondering ‘why?’ as well as ‘how?’ Prepare to be under the influence by Luke’s charm, magic, and drinks (from the bar). “Luke never ceases to amaze me” - Dynamo...

Comedy

Henry Ginsberg: Romantic Comedian – Personal Growth, Sex and Nazis

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 4-16, 18-28 at 23:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Henry Ginsberg didn’t loose his virginity or have any romantic experiences until his late 20s. Now he’s trying his best to make up for lost time. A show about gender roles, toxic masculinity, self-esteem and why Hitler was a bit of a bell end....

Comedy

Aaaaaaaand now! Roger Swift's Machine Pun: Reloaded

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas

AUG 4-27 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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UK Pun finalist and writer of one of Dave’s Best Jokes of the Fringe, Roger Swift resurfaces into the post lock down world with an updated version of his whirlwind roller-coaster ride of non-stop corny jokes, puns, one-liners, wordplay, home-made props and PowerPoint slides. Expect a shameless wazzock telling silly jokes, going out of his way to be daft. Do not expect someone taking himself seriously with slick observational comedy or cutting-edge political satire, so groaning is encouraged. Think Tim Vine meets Lee Evans.'He's a demented genius' ***** (NottsComedyReview.wordpress.com) ...

Comedy

Comedy Queers

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 4-28 at 23:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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A fabulous selection of outrageous Queer performers from across the fringe. Hosted by Sian Davies (“Sharp and focused… fantastic ability as a comedian and compere” **** Backstage on the Fringe). The cult classic sell out show returns! If you’ve already seen one too many straight/cis comedians at the fringe, come and spice things up at the Queer Comedy showcase. Our daily changing roster of comedians is one of the most diverse line ups at the fringe. Come along and join the party with the true Kings, Queens and non-binary Royal titles of comedy. ...

Comedy

Late Show Great Show

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 4-28 at 00:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The night is young and three of the best stand-up comedians from Australia are ready to make you laugh, stay up late and definitely have one more drink. It's a late show, it's a great show and at this hour you never know what to expect! These comedians have won awards, they've sold out shows, they've been on TV and radio, and now they're going to end the night right....

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Bumble me Tinders! Dating horror stories.

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Pear Tree Indoor Stage

AUG 4-14, 16-28 at 00:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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The risqué sensation is back! After sold-out runs at both the 2019 and 2021 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the 2020 Perth Fringe World festival, the interactive and ever-evolving circus of debauchery comes to Edinburgh for 2022. Watch comedians share stories, lead audience games, provide good and bad dating advice, and much more. Never the same show twice, Bumble Me Tinders offers hilarity and surprises for audiences of all backgrounds – singles, couples, young, old, kinky, prude, polite or rude. The perfect way to end your day at the Fringe!...

Comedy

Arielle Dundas & Rebecca Kaplan: Parfait

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood

AUG 4-9 at 00:05 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Arielle Dundas and Rebecca Kaplan: Parfait Rebecca Kaplan and Arielle Dundas each perform a half hour of comedy. Rebecca Kaplan’s standup focuses on the wacky, weird side of life – everything to sex to pigeons – while Arielle Dundas explores her darkly funny examination of society’s relationship to her body, from fat liberation to sex. Rebecca Kaplan is a native New Yorker and like, super proud of that. She’s performed all over the country including at Comedy Oakland, the Boston Comedy Festival, and the She Makes Me Laugh festival in NYC. Last year she landed on Reddit’s R/Cringe. She c...

Comedy

The Heckling hour!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 4-28 at 00:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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Every night without fail they raise! When the clock strikes a quarter past midnight. A comedians worst nightmare...The late night audience members at the counting house (the loft) come to heckle the comedians do death, and see if they can rise again!...

Comedy

Hate N Live

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 4-28 at 00:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

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'The smash-hit show returns for a sixth year, with top TV comedians - aka the Gladi-Haters - improvising rants on topics suggested by the audience. By turns raucous and surreal, this show has the audience on the edge of their seat as the comedians try to walk the line. Want to see Darius Davies, ***** (BroadwayBaby.com), Leo Kearse, ''''''seriously funny'''''' (Scotsman), and guests hate on Donald Trump? Vegans? Or the mating rituals of guinea pigs? It''''s up to you! ''''A great idea for a show, brutally funny... absolutely brilliant!'''' (Sc