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The Raging Bull

Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue

The Raging Bull

Fringe Venue 332 - Click here for map
161 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AA. Phone: 0131 228 5558
  Licensed
Open from 14:00 to 02:00
18+ only

Nestled within the vibrant heart of the city center, in close proximity to the Edinburgh Castle, lies The Raging Bull—an establishment that seamlessly combines sophistication with a welcoming atmosphere. Boasting a strategic location between the fashionable West End district and the perennially sought-after Bruntsfield area, this venue provides an ideal setting for relaxation. The newly renovated bar exudes a distinctive charm, featuring an upstairs area with an eclectic yet inviting ambiance, dedicated to the art of cocktail craftsmanship, with a particular emphasis on the revered Espresso Martini. Downstairs, guests can revel in a private and intimate setting, where they can unwind, savor a drink, and enjoy a host of free Fringe shows.

This year we have two entry methods: Free & Unticketed or Pay What You Can
Free & Unticketed: Entry to a show is first-come, first served at the venue - just turn up and then donate to the show in the collection at the end.
Pay What You Can: For these shows you can book a ticket to guarantee entry and choose your price from the Fringe Box Office, up to 30 mins before a show. After that all remaining space is free at the venue on a first-come, first-served bases. Donations for walk-ins at the end of the show.

List Shows: By Room and Name | By Start Time

Shows sorted by Venue Room

Cellar

#TheIck

#TheIck

Comedy

#TheIck

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

💘 Dating Disasters & Freestyle Comedy – The Ultimate Interactive Night Out! Back by popular demand! After his sell-out hit 33 Years Single, award-winning comedian Daniel Delby returns with a brand-new show that’s even more hilarious and most importantly every show is different because it is crowd sourced comedy. 🏆 FRINGE WORLD Comedy Award Winner | “Great Show !!!! Hilarious To See Everyone’s Takes On The Ick!! Every Show Will Be Unique And Could See Multiple Times” Fringefeed Reacts 💔 Cringe, Chaos & Comedy– All in One Night! 🎤 Freestyle Love Song – One luc...


100% C*ntinental

100% C*ntinental

Comedy

100% C*ntinental

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

What’s the difference between expats and immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? Is Europe even real anymore? These global comedians are putting their lives (or at least their dignity) on the line to find out. “100% C*ntinental” is a stand-up comedy mix show, unpacking the experiences of international women adjusting to life, love and paperwork via ChatGPT. Find out what Italians are really doing with 100 types of pasta, if Germans actually wear Birkenstocks in bed and what would happen if Emily went to Paris on minimum wage. ...


2 Boys, 1 Bucket

2 Boys, 1 Bucket

Comedy

2 Boys, 1 Bucket

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

2 Boys, 1 Bucket - It’s not what you think, but it might be just as ridiculous. A dynamic split-bill comedy show starring two of the most exciting working-class comedians on the scene: Kie Carson and Cameron Jones. This high-energy, laughter-filled bill showcases two sillies trying to pay their billies. Kie Carson, a rising star from Liverpool, captivates audiences with his warmth and comedic finesse. Known for his fearless exploration of homophobia, life’s absurdities, and everyday struggles, Kie blends sharp humour with thought-provoking insights. His charm and openness have earned him p...


2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 12-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

"One of the best events this Fringe season" ★★★★ 1/2 FringeFeed 2023 If Eminem and Whose Line is it Anyway had a baby... this is what you'd get! Award-winning comedian Daniel Delby and acclaimed freestyle rap superstar Macshane have joined forces to create the most interactive freestyle comedy game show on Earth! In Whose Rhyme, you will help your hosts compete in a series of improvised rap challenges that will test the limits of their quick wits, razor sharp mic skills and creativity - to battle it out for the ultimate victory - your laughs! Whose Rhyme's ...


33 Years Single

33 Years Single

Comedy

33 Years Single

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

🎤 Love, Laughter & Freestyle Chaos – Don’t Miss This Must-See Fringe Comedy! Australia’s most eligible (and unlucky) bachelor Daniel Delby had his first girlfriend at 33... for six weeks. Now, he's turning his hilariously awkward dating history into a night of non-stop laughter, relatable storytelling, and need to see it to believe it improv freestyle songs. 🏆 FRINGE WORLD Comedy Award Winner | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Side-splitting genius” – Fringefeed 2024 💔 Dating Disasters? He’s Got Plenty. From brutal rejections to learning how to speak girlfr...


Bad Timing

Bad Timing

Comedy

Bad Timing

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Born in rural Ireland, in the often forgotten Irish county of Cavan, 15 minutes from Northern Ireland. Gaffney grew up on Irish farms. The hardcore Irish ways of GAA, religion and drinking were bet into him from an early age. A life of mad events and crazy Irish characters. Listen to him describe, rant, shout and laugh at his life as 27 year 'redneck' 'culchie' from Ireland's 'quiet' yet 'mental' countryside. Martin Angolo – ‘Mr Gaffney is one to watch - a comedic tornado’ Neil Delamere - 'Darren is one to watch in Irish Comedy' Ardal O'Hanlon - 'one of the best MC's around' ...


Comedians & Dragons

Comedians & Dragons

Comedy

Comedians & Dragons

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Join 3 comedians who almost certainly have no idea how to play Dungeons & Dragons, as they attempt to go on a live fantasy adventure! Questing ain't easy however, especially when the audience can change the outcome of dice rolls. Will our adventurers survive? Based on previous audiences, almost certainly not! No knowledge of D&D or anything like it required (rules lawyers absolutely welcome though). So come and watch some ridiculous fantasy characters make some very poor decisions! Reserve for free! Donations accepted at the end of the show! ------ Best Format Show - Comedy Clu...


Improv Wolves

Improv Wolves

Comedy

Improv Wolves

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 12-16 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

The fearless Improv Wolves create completely new comedy characters, scenes and stories on the spot from audience suggestions. Every show is different! We might see a film noir detective pastiche, hear surprising confessions from some of the most famous names in history or have the dubious honour of being present for the debut of a brand-new improvised song. Improv Wolves have appeared at venues around the UK including Bath Fringe Festival, Birmingham Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Beardy Folk Festival and Guildford Fringe Festival. “The Incredible Improv Wolves, a f...


Liggy Sauce

Liggy Sauce

Comedy

Liggy Sauce

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 17-24 at 12:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Liggy Sauce (noun): /ˈlɪɡ.i sɔs/ 1. The unavoidable, mysterious, and often stubborn stain that lands on one’s clothing during a meal, regardless of precautions taken. 2. A culinary phenomenon unique to certain individuals (see also: stained b*tch). ex. "How did you already get Liggy sauce on your white shirt? All you’ve had today was an egg." No one gets through life stain-free; sometimes, you just have to embrace the mess. In this fast-paced, vulnerable solo show, saucy stand-up Sophia Jane Wilkof takes the audience on a journey through the messes—literal and metapho...


Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage

Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage

Theatre

Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage

Theatre

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage Active in the English-speaking theater, improv, and music scene in Seoul, Korea, Yekwang Robert Jung brings his first one-man show to the stage. Yekwang, who prefers to go by Robert, is struggling with identity as a third-culture-kid, and having lived the life of a veritable nomad, finds himself back in his country in a state of angst-filled frustration about the cultural differences and language barrier. Although he is a South Korean citizen, he does not specifically identify with any particular country among th...


Queer Comedy Chaos

Queer Comedy Chaos

Comedy

Queer Comedy Chaos

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Get ready for Queer Comedy Chaos, a riotous display of laughter featuring the best queer comedians, wild games, and unpredictable challenges! With each set more outrageous than the last, this show flips the script on traditional comedy. Expect hilarious moments, quick wit, and chaos that only the queer community can deliver! From hilarious games to spontaneous audience challenges, the show’s ever-changing pace ensures that no two performances are ever the same. With a diverse line-up of queer talent, Queer Comedy Chaos is a celebration of everything that makes the LGBTQ+ community uniquely ...


Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Comedy

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

In her show 'Dutch Courage' Rachel explores the vast chasm between her British roots and her adopted Dutch home, providing a humorous insider's perspective on the cultural quirks that define expat life in the most tolerant and liberal country in the world. Expect hilarious stories about her life in the Netherlands as a British fish out of water, engaging audiences regardless of where they are from. Known for her friendly, chatty and relatable comedic style, Rachel has firmly established herself as a prominent figure within the European comedy scene. She has featured in various comedy fest...