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Oh look! Here comes the mildest man imaginable. Paulette stumbles into a room full of strangers and doesn't know whether to panic or mingle... so he does both, for 60 minutes. A perfect evening for anyone who wants to scream at a polite person. 2025 Pick of the Fringe (Mervyn Stutter). Winner: 2025 Fringie Award (Philadelphia Fringe). 'Utterly ridiculous... brilliantly performed...laugh-out-loud delirium' ****½ (DCTheaterArts.org). 'For this hour, just say yes to the madness' **** (TheComicsComic.com).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Ricky Gervais award finalist Ridwan Hussain teams up with Iraqi Sammer Elzubaidi in this brand new show. A conservative dad clashes with his son's alternative lifestyle in a stand-up comedy narrative. Observational comedy meets anti-humour, props and chaos in this sharp, heart-warming father-son show about generational divide, immigration and a shared love of stand-up. BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist, Hoots Fringe Act of the Year, Crack Comedy Comedian of the Year.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
We’re all going to die! So we might as well laugh about it. In this solo clown show, Jasper the Ghost (Michael Thomas Kennedy) will finally achieve his lifelong (and deathlong) dream of being a world-famous comedian, explore the ups and downs of being a ghost, process the harsh truths of his own death, and may even help one lucky audience member cross something off their bucket list before it’s too late.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
A notebook. A list of numbers. A room making choices together. You decide the direction: tested material, new ideas, or going darker. Ori Halevy turns it into a live set on the spot. It’s quick, smart and unpredictable, with moments that could land perfectly or go completely off the rails, just enough to keep everyone leaning forward. Following sold-out runs in the past two years, his work has earned strong praise, including The Scotsman review calling him 'like no other comic I’ve seen… and despite myself, I want to see more.'
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
The Parlour
Zoom zoom zoom! The boys are back! Last year was their first sell out run, now they're taking it for granted. With new accolades: Chortle Student Finalist and Hastings Comedian of the Year Oliver Moore is back with Ricky Gervais' Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy Finalist and BBC New Comedy Award-shortlisted Ridwan Hussain for another split bill of stand-up. It's better than the rest, find out why we did so well last year with this new hour of comedy. If we sell out again, it's really gonna go to my head.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Step right up for a fortune-telling experience that's barely accurate, but definitely unforgettable. Magdalena, the "fortune teller", combines a crystal ball, questionable predictions and a healthy dose of dark humour in a show that's as absurd as it is entertaining. Described by The Scotsman as 'unexpected, clever, ridiculous but great stuff, crystal ball and all', this interactive comedy has left audiences worldwide laughing and wondering what just happened. Some say it's life-changing, others call it nonsense, but no one escapes without a few laughs, some spirit summoning and answers you probably didn't want.
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
The Parlour
Fad diets. Flip phones. MySpace. MSN. Getting pulled out of mainstream education and sent to an Evangelical school in Wales. Juno. Jackass. The Rock wasn’t bald yet. Ditto Britney. In June’s words: “It’s been Twenty Years Since U Been Gone, I Can't Decide if I Hate Everything About You or I Miss You.” If you were a teenage emo trans kid drama queen or just like the vibe of Y2K, this is for you. Show includes 10-minute support act. 'Hilarious and spot on' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Chaos and hilarity' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Oodles of chaotic energy' (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Nineties
1 Hour of LAFS is a mixed-bill showcase hosted by The London Arts Facilitation Society, a charitable organisation helping working-class people in the arts. Come see the contenders for the first ever LAFS comedy award at the mixed-bill comedy showcase that makes a difference.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Nearly 50% of men (but only 20% of women) surveyed were "confident" they could land a plane, without training. If you've daydreamed hero scenarios, if you love (or loathe) travel, or if you've ever spent time with a man before, then don't miss Dan Boerman's brand-new, high-energy stand-up show. Direct from touring New Zealand, and featured on Comedy Central UK and BBC, this is a show like nothing you've seen before. 'A hero' (Jimmy Carr, this is a real quote). 2025 Malcolm Hardee 'Cunning Stunt' award nominee.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
Join Stags and Boxy on their hilarious new adventures! Tackling floordrobes, time-blindness, the perfect backpack, diagnoses, Brumminess, and crucially, after 30 years has Stags finally got the notebook situation covered? 'Stags had the audience doubled up in laughter' (Margaret Hall, Playbill.com). 'The kind of performer the Free Fringe was invented for: inventive, unpredictable... He's a poet, writer and comic who thrives on the edges of convention and today's audience are rewarded with something strange, messy and very much alive' (Steve H, One4Review.co.uk). 'An immensely likeable and charismatic performer' (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
When it comes to relationships, Shinanne Higgins is ALL about the D... disappointment! She is a single, 40-year-old "lady" on a journey of reflection. Her eggs are hanging on like contestants on Gladiators – see, even her cultural references are old! She grew up in 90's Ireland: in a world of romance novels and rom-coms, but she's always the bridesmaid, never the bridezilla! Her "type" has been alcoholics with mommy issues, that look like Gollum from Lord Of The Rings. In her defence, her love language is being told she's precious!
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey
Games Room
What's the craic Fringe? Two of Ireland's best comics are bringing their rip-roaring crowd work show to Edinburgh! Join Darren Gaffney (Virgin TV, RTE, sold-out solo run 2026) and John O'Keefe (Show Me The Funny Winner 2023) for an afternoon of fun, craic and hearty good-natured fun! This pair of Irish boys don't mess around! Witty, sharp and full of fun crowd interaction! 100% Irish Beef is quality assured and will have you laughing to your heart's content!
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. As one half of The Mimic Men, he appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016, receiving a standing ovation and four yeses. He has since gone on to appear on The Gadget Show, BBC, ITV and Channel 5. 'Uncanny imitations’ (Sun). 'Something For Everyone' (Scotsman). 'Hard to beat' (Comedy.co.uk). 'You blew my mind' (Michael McIntyre). 'Hilarious' (Daily Mail). 'Excellent' (Daily Mirror).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 1 (The Comedy Tent)
Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all-round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. As one half of The Mimic Men, he appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016, receiving a standing ovation and four yeses. He has since gone on to appear on The Gadget Show, BBC, ITV and Channel 5. 'Uncanny imitations’ (Sun). 'Something for everyone' (Scotsman). 'Hard to beat' (Comedy.co.uk). 'You blew my mind' (Michael McIntyre). 'Hilarious' (Daily Mail). 'Excellent' (Daily Mirror).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
Winner of the 2026 Chortle Award for Best Format Show at the Edinburgh Fringe. The Haters' Ball returns for its 12th riotous year, pitting four comedians head to head in a battle of wits, ruthlessly roasting whatever the audience throws their way. From A-list celebrities, breaking news, to the poor souls in the audience... nothing is sacred. You name it, we roast it. International sell-out from Perth Fringe to London's Top Secret Comedy Club, and rumoured favourite of Gerard Butler, no two shows are ever the same.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Chosen for their unique voice and spice level, top South Asian comics from across the UK are invading Edinburgh for a showcase with their best jokes! Join us before our MCs, Sorabh Dhir and Raj Poojara send them back to where they came from! We've imported the spiciest stars to give you the most flavour. Our performers have been seen on the BBC, Comedy Central, Channel 4 and more. And if it gets too spicy, we will even have a token white act – because they need a chance too. Plus surprise big name drops...
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
1979: Persianality Disorder is a dark, satirical hour about growing up in post-revolution Iran, moving to Europe, and deciding the correct response to all of it is more honesty than anyone asked for. It's political, personal, and moves between the two without warning. Sepideh doesn't argue with the assumptions people make about Iranian women. She agrees, and then makes it worse. An Iranian woman making it everyone's problem.
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
Sell-out show, Edinburgh Fringe 2025! As featured in The Times and Telegraph Best Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025! An insect joke? Tick. A tartan joke? Check. Join Danny Matinee for at least another 197 one-liners including props, pictures, 'guess the punchline', bonus puns and more. Includes a farmer gag that's corny, and an optician joke that's cornea. Suitable for all ages and for fans of Olaf Falafel, Masai Graham, Milton Jones, Mark Simmons and Tim Vine. 'Finely crafted... slick wordplay... near-faultless timing' ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'A brilliant way to set up your day' ***** (UKTW.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...? The award-winning interactive comedy compilation sell-out show returns to an air-conditioned venue on the Grassmarket! The perfect show for fans of BBC's Would I Lie To You? Total sell-out 2023, 2024 and 2025, so book early! Over 2 million views on social media this year!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...? The award-winning interactive comedy compilation sell-out show returns to an air-conditioned venue on the Grassmarket! The perfect show for fans of BBC's Would I Lie To You? Total sell-out 2023, 2024 and 2025, so book early! Over 2 million views on social media this year!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
'The fastest freestyle rap I've ever seen in my life!' (Simon Cowell). 'One of the best shows this Fringe season' **** (AdelaideFringe.com.au / FringeFeed). As seen on Britain's Got Talent: Macshane and Delby's 2 White Guys Rapping is an explosive freestyle-comedy-rap show, where the audience fuels the chaos and no two shows are ever the same. With over a decade of live performance experience, Stian Macshane and Daniel Delby blend razor-sharp improv with lightning-fast rap, transforming crowd suggestions into hilarious challenges, games and spontaneous moments. Expect high-energy interaction, unpredictable twists and big laughs.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
'The fastest freestyle rap I've ever seen in my life!' (Simon Cowell). 'One of the best shows this Fringe season' **** (AdelaideFringe.com.au / FringeFeed). As seen on Britain's Got Talent: Macshane and Delby's 2 White Guys Rapping is an explosive freestyle-comedy-rap show, where the audience fuels the chaos and no two shows are ever the same. With over a decade of live performance experience, Stian Macshane and Daniel Delby blend razor-sharp improv with lightning-fast rap, transforming crowd suggestions into hilarious challenges, games and spontaneous moments. Expect high-energy interaction, unpredictable twists and big laughs.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
2nd Row Comedy is bringing their showcase to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time! Come see award-winning comedians and the best up-and-comers every night of the month! With a curated rotating line-up of acts each night, some of which will be published on 2ndRowComedy.com each day.
Braw Venues @ Hill Street
Muse
A one-woman comedy about life falling apart just as it is meant to be falling into place. Divorced, and back in her childhood bedroom at 30, Sundance award-winning actress and NYC stand-up Alessandra Ford (Shameless, Greenberg, Plainclothes) confronts the absurd humiliation of starting over. With credits spanning Comedy Cellar, The Stand, and television projects developed for NBCUniversal, Alessandra tells a story of regression, reinvention and reluctant self-discovery. 30 and F*cked serves up dark humour and brutal honesty with the confidence of someone with zero self-awareness and nothing to lose.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
As seen on Britain's Got Talent! Australia’s most eligible bachelor Daniel Delby had his first girlfriend at 33... for six weeks. Come and see his awkward dating history turned into a night of non-stop laughter, relatable storytelling and need to see it to believe it improv freestyle songs. From brutal rejections to learning how to translate girlfriend speak, Delby shares the highs, lows and ridiculous in-betweens of love, dating and everything that went wrong. Fringe World Comedy Award Winner. 'Side-splitting genius, Jim Jefferies protégé' ***** (Fringefeed.com.au, 2025).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Two comedians walk into a relationship. What do Kazakhstan and Macedonia have in common? Aisha Amanduri (Rolling Stone’s 'gifted and important voice') and British Comedian of the Year Vlad Ilich share a stage and a home. A gag-packed split bill about love, identity and being a "typical British couple". They’re only here to split the bill. Probably. 'A confident, gag-packed set.' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Funny in the best way' (Helen Bauer). 'Smart, goofy and consistently funny' (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Upstairs
As he stares into hydrogenated, ultra-processed, non-brand-specific meat products bubbling away in a deep fat fryer for below minimum wage, award-winning comedian and runt-of-the-litter Charlie Ashton feels we’ve lost our way. For millennia, humanity lived in perfect harmony with nature, living in mud huts, taking mushrooms, squirming over each other in the filth. Then somewhere along the way some idiot put on a suit and ruined everything. A cathartic experience for anyone dreading Monday morning and Tuesday morning and Wednesday and every day until we die because they’ve upped retirement age to 120.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
The smash hit sell-out 2023-2025 show returns! Five top-level circuit comedians perform their very best material, one after the other. No picking on the audience, no MC in between asking you where you're from – just non-stop laughs from headline-level comedy circuit professionals who know exactly how to bring the funny! There is still no better value-for-money way to spend £10 at the Fringe, so find out for yourself why 5 Headliners for £10 is on Fringe-goers must-see list year after year. Extra shows added due to popular demand, so early booking recommended.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Tired of eternal villain status and bad press, the Devil is in Edinburgh to set the record straight. He is not a bad guy. Pinky swear. (Hilariously, the show takes place in a church).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Hugo has some new characters he wants to show you. With over 30 million views online and tens of thousands of followers, can he do it IRL? Come and find out. Featured in Chortle.co.uk's Edinburgh Fringe 10x10 Sketch Shows to watch 2025.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Four comedians try and make you laugh, but every time they fail, they have to do a shot of vodka! The sets usually start well, but four shots in five minutes mean they end all over the place! Come see the show regularly described at the Adelaide Fringe Festival as the most unhinged show at the Fringe! Either you laugh, or you watch an alcohol infused breakdown! 'Riotous' (EdFestMag.com). 'The audience laughed their socks off' (OnTheMic.co.uk). 'The worst comedy I have ever seen' (Audience Review).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Multi award-winning Irish comedian, zoologist and boardgamer Donal Vaughan is bringing his ornithological stand-up show to the Fringe. A dormant passion rekindled after playing the game Wingspan (one of the most popular modern boardgames with over 3 million copies sold), Donal delves into the world of absurd birds and how the game gets people into birding. From Abbott's Boobys to Zebra Finches, learn and laugh about the funnier side of our feathered friends. Whether a birder, twitcher or a nature lover, this show is for you.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Front Room
A two-hour comedy buffet serving up acts fresh from our comedy club, Stand Up Sanctuary. Expect outrageous punchlines, unique performances, witty humour and non-stop laughs in a stunning venue. We have jokes darker than a night on Epstein Island and more acts than potential fathers to Little Boy Blue. Join us on the stunning Alchemist Terrace, St James Quarter, Sunday to Friday where you can indulge in wonderful food, drink and company. You won't want to leave – we promise.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
Three comedians do stand-up as their favourite character from history or the time and place in history they’d want to time travel to! So if you've ever wanted to see stand-up comedy from Mahatma Gandhi, Marilyn Monroe or Adolf Hitler? Well now is your chance! Hosted by award-winning comedian and history buff Raul Kohli. ***** (Guardian). ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (FringeWorld.com.au/FringeFeed). Edinburgh ISH Awards Best Show Nominee 2024. 'The Bobby Thompson of our times' (Dan Jackson – The Rest is History). 'Funny, moving, powerful' (Mike Reiss, Producer/Writer – The Simpsons).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
They say it's the greatest stand-up comedy show ever performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Not one of the greatest – THE greatest. A flawless, era-defining hour that reimagines what live comedy can be. The only problem is: no one has seen it.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Front Room
Award-winning stand-up comedian Henning Nilsen (Norway – 100 million online views) brings his one-man play recalling the emotional journey from leaving his finance job to making his Edinburgh Fringe debut with sold-out shows in 2025. What makes a Norwegian CPA accountant move to the UK to pursue stand-up comedy, and what hides beneath the clown mask? Henning regularly performs at the top UK comedy clubs and has toured internationally in the US, Europe and Asia. Please note that this is a dark comedy/theatre show with potentially triggering themes of suicide, depression and men's mental health.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
A strictly 18+ pub quiz for know-it-alls, written and hosted by comedians. Gather your most insufferable friends, bring a charged smartphone in case you want to cheat, and grab a pint to enjoy the most ludicrous quiz of your life. Questions range from the guessable: Q: Which two countries have the colour pink in their flag? A: Spain and Mexico. To the argument-starting: Q: Which of those two countries is the laziest? A: We'll hear arguments from both sides and take a vote. The total sell-out at Perth FRINGE WORLD makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut!
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar
The Waverley
Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team is back with even more madness and brand new adventures to boot. Don our magical Silent Disco headphones and feel your inhibitions evaporate as we lead you on a fun-filled silent disco tour of the Fringe. Expect song, dance, flash-mobs and surprises in the most feel-good hour of the summer. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this is without doubt the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Uplands Roast Coffee Shop
Meeting Point
AAA Comedy Gala is a hand-picked comedy showcase featuring four outstanding comedians. Each act has been carefully selected for their ability to deliver big laughs in this fast-paced stand-up extravaganza – your chance to discover brilliant new comedians before they hit the big time. Expect sharp wit, big personalities and non-stop laughter as exciting rising stars take the stage. With a mix of unique styles and fresh perspectives, AAA Comedy Gala promises a brilliant night of live comedy.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
A fast, 30-minute blast of improvised stand-up where absolutely nothing is scripted and everything is fair game. Brendon Lemon builds the whole show out of the audience in real time, riffing with strangers, inventing characters and turning tiny details from people’s lives into big, ridiculous payoffs. Expect sharp crowd work, playful roasting without the cruelty and the sense that everyone in the room is co-writing the night together. No two performances are the same, and when it’s over, the show disappears forever... except for the inside jokes you’ll keep quoting later.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Nineties
Aalex ('a charming humility that brings the audience together in laughter' ****, The Student) is overwhelmed and she's not afraid to show it. In this show, she unpacks the elaborate (and often ridiculous) lengths she's gone to in pursuit of clarity. Expect an abundance of misunderstandings, a rap about questionable life choices, and a whirlwind of overcomplication that somehow lands right here.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
The wait is over. Grab a ticket and climb aboard for a multimedia journey celebrating the overlooked magic, mystery and beauty of bus stops. From the bleak chic of a layby on the A47 to a sun drenched Swedish super shelter in Getgubben, Båstad, you will learn the secrets of the bus stop rating system and so much more! Warning, jokes subject to delays. Performed by Jim Judges, the comedian behind Cutlery Safety Expert Ian Crawford, 'Forkin’ good' **** (TheWeeReview.com).
Paradise in The Vault
The Vault
Big laughs, multi-year sell-out. Absolute Improv! is a family-friendly, high-energy improv comedy show created entirely from audience suggestions. For 16 years, this Edinburgh team of global improv company TBC Improv have delivered lightning-fast games, outrageous characters and unforgettable moments – returning year after year to packed houses. Every performance is completely unscripted and totally unique. Expect quick-fire scenes, big characters and joyful chaos the whole family can enjoy together. No two shows are ever the same – once it’s over, it’s gone forever. Five-star Fringe favourite. Come see why audiences keep coming back.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 1
Nick Kirk, West End New Act finalist, just wants to put on a silly character show. His own inner monologue has other ideas. Who will win? Will it make any sense? Does that even matter? These questions, and fewer, might be answered in Absolute Nickhead... 'Safety officer Dave Steed is an amusing tragi-comic conceit and expertly performed with fine timing' (Chortle.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
17 - 29 AugBauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
07 - 15 AugBauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Multi award-winning comedian, Adele Cliff, brings a work-in-progress show to the Fringe. Expect material on love, life choices and llamas. Catch these jokes whilst they're still super fresh. Praise for Adele's previous shows: 'Master of comedy' ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). 'Truly funny' ***** (TLA Adelaide). 'Guaranteed laughs' ***** (The Student Newspaper). 'A-list jokes' **** (TheComicsComic.com). 'Heartfelt storytelling and incredibly astute observations' **** (Hugging Comedians). 'Takes her job to be silly very seriously and it certainly pays off' **** (EdFringeReview.com). 'Funny, well-written' **** (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Do you like American late night shows, but you aren't American? This show is the solution! Behold, Edinburgh's first American late-night style topical comedy extravaganza. Expect stand-up, analysis, guests and games. Award-winning stand-up and topical writer (Breaking the News and The News Quiz), Adele Cliff is joined by house band, Katie Pritchard, and reporter, Will Davies. A brand-new show written fresh everyday. Praise for Adele: 'Master of comedy' ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). Praise for Katie: 'Creative, unique and hilarious' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). Praise for Will: 'Deeply funny' **** (Young-Perspective.net).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Award-winning comedian Aidan Greene is Ireland's foremost stammering comedian (he's also the only one). For years he's been told not to let his stutter define him. Well... too late. Join the bad boy of stammering for a razor-sharp, big-hearted show about embracing what makes you different and having serious craic along the way. 'Destined for stardom' (RTE). 'A joy to behold' (PasteMagazine.com). 'A show which is as heartfelt as hilarious' **** (TheWeeReview.com).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Top comedians cover everything from booze-fuelled chaos to sober living and the blurry middle ground. It's the stories from wild nights out, morning-after regrets, decisions to quit and the awkward "one won't hurt" negotiations we all know too well. Expect big laughs, brutal honesty and some stuff that probably should've stayed private! Nothing is off limits, but it's all handled with wit and warmth. A funny AF show of memories you might actually keep. Hosted by Andy Roach, in association with Sentia Spirits.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Alex Camp returns for his second Fringe show, a searingly honest yet bonkers look at addictions both big and small. Stampede through the rat run of booze, sex and mental health while injected buzzing on Alex's trademark original comedy songs. The Leicester Comedy Festival award nominee is a former Tokyo expat, failed musician, love-rat and addict. His argument is, these addictions shaped his life and made him a better person. Why do we get addicted? How do we find community? What are the toilets like? Featuring Taylor Swift, hand dryers, sweets, code-switching and much more.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
It’s nice to do things in real life isn’t it? After two critically acclaimed shows in 2024 and 2025, multi award-winning comedian Alex Kitson has a brand-new hour of stand-up comedy to show you. He's talking about attention so if you could direct yours his way he'd be very grateful. One of the best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee. Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe nominee 'The future of British comedy' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'The audience laughter is non-stop' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Insanely original' ***** (EuropeanComedy.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Alex La is bringing his debut stand-up comedy special, Fool as Hell, to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. He'll be doing bits about puzzles and dragons, but he'll also be getting personal about his parents' marriage and his dating life, from his most recent breakup to his current relationship with an older woman. It's got a bit of everything! 'Whimsical, fun, a bit different' (James Mattern, comedian). 'Can't wait to see more' (also James Mattern, comedian).
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Pickle Studio
I like smiling. But only when I'm unaware of it. If you know you're smiling, you're doing it wrong. Unless you're looking at a camera. Or a dentist. I hope this show makes you smile without realising it. That would make me smile. It'll be chaotic, heartfelt and silly. 'Comic genius' **** (Skinny). 'Ali Brice is funny' **** (List). 'The most entertaining experience I enjoyed at the Fringe' (EdFringeReview.com). 'A show like no other' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A clever, off-beat talent with a penchant for risk-taking on stage' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Swear-free, joke-dense and idea-rich stand-up from Alingon Mitra (Conan, Colbert, Comedy Central). A former writer for The Daily Show, Mitra sneaks sharp observations on politics, immigrant culture and the ridiculousness of daily life into a playful, tightly written hour. Featured at Just for Laughs and on the Russell Peters world tour, he offers the perfect start to your Fringe day: big laughs, incisive punchlines and proof that comedy without profanity can still cut deep.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
27 - 29 AugWithin the setting of their mundane office jobs, a clumsy clown enters and disturbs the peace of the stubborn clown, causing a ruckus by playing endless games. But when tension reaches its height, in a moment of chaos the two clowns become bound together by a singular piece of rope. Now joint at the hip, the two must work together and put aside their differences to untangle themselves and return to their normal lives. Join To&Fro in a show that demands you to lose yourself in the relentlessly funny escapism of two fools.
theSpaceTriplex
Big
23 - 25 AugWithin the setting of their mundane office jobs, a clumsy clown enters and disturbs the peace of the stubborn clown, causing a ruckus by playing endless games. But when tension reaches its height, in a moment of chaos the two clowns become bound together by a singular piece of rope. Now joint at the hip, the two must work together and put aside their differences to untangle themselves and return to their normal lives. Join To&Fro in a show that demands you to lose yourself in the relentlessly funny escapism of two fools.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Studio
A selection of international stand-ups hosted by NYC and London circuit comic David McDonnell. Fresh lineups every night, different scenes, different voices. The buffet's open. All you can eat. Each night brings a new bill of comedians from across the international circuit. Different cities, different scenes, different jokes. No two nights the same.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle
Flight Club
Everybody has opinions about animals. Some of them are funny. We’re going to attempt what Charles Darwin, David Attenborough and the Muppets have never quite managed to do: definitively rank the animals – and have a whale of a time doing it. A panel of not quite tame comedians battle it out to determine the ultimate list of the best (and worst) animals, with an ever-evolving leader board plus animal-themed interactive games. A funny panel-show spin on our furry, feathery, finny friends! From the creator of 101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Alternative Medicine is an absurdist sketch comedy group hailing from New York City featuring Marty Chandler, Colleen Granberg, Brian Martin, Sofia Pastena, Katie Redden and Patrick Walsh. In 2025, they held a sold-out eight-month residency at NYC’s The PIT, and made their off-Broadway debut at The Theater Center (NYC). You can find them at major comedy clubs in NYC such as: Caveat, The PIT and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Mr Show meets Monty Python meets a secret third thing. Alternative Medicine is written with, and produced by, Spencer Giles and directed by Jason Tyus Smith.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Willow Studio
You suggest it, they perform it. Using your ideas, these five-star internationally reviewed improvisers build a story of life-changing moments, fully unscripted, swooping through big decisions, strange turns and moments of inspired silliness. There’s no script and no safety net, just playful confidence, sharp instincts and a willingness to follow the story wherever it flies. Every show is shaped by the audience and never repeated. Expect a full-feathered flurry of entertainment – surprising, imaginative and impossible to predict. From the Edinburgh-founded, global team behind Fringe sell-out Absolute Improv, Among the Pigeons is improvised storytelling at its best!
theSpace @ Niddry St
Studio
Are you ready to get taken for a (joy) ride? Come and spend an hour with one of Britain’s most lovable musical comedians and leave with a spring in your step (and potentially a new sock). Featuring music akin to a chart topping popstar and a voice akin to an angel. 'dizzyingly inventive' (TheReviewsHub.com) and 'hilarious' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk), this multi award-winning comedian (with an opera degree that’s never been useful) is filled with gas and raring to take you on a journey. And rest assured, she will be making a song and a dance about it.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Zany, humorous, life exploration of infamous American criminal: Manson. British doppelganger, Charlie, has an affinity with his US namesake. Their twin-like connection is a frightening reality, which must not be repeated or replicated, except in the safe environment of the Fringe. A madcap Helter Skelter ride through madness. Come, join the cult! This is a world premiere featuring the award-winning Kevin Short. Last year, Kevin had five-star reviews for his portrayal in Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape – and in previous years has won Best New Play, Spirit of the Fringe Awards and Total Theatre nominations.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
Bilee returns with her unique, gentle, surreal humour! From the East to Edinburgh, she left a global carbon footprint, hopping on random trains of thought. 'Our job is to observe, not to interrupt,' her Oxbridge professor once said, which interrupts here to suggest something lives just behind her gorgeous, sad eyes. An IQ of 137 made her life... her life, clouding her doubts about ways of living. This year, she finally reaches 160. Pounds. As you can tell from this uninvited self-revelation, she is genius, or genuine, or at least gentle. Come chill, cheerio!
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Three Comedians of immigrant backgrounds and if at all possible one token 100% Anglo Saxon (who technically in Celtic Scotland would still be an immigrant) do stand-up telling their human stories. And no! It's not an elaborate home office scheme to round you up! For anyone of an immigrant background or who is sympathetic to the idea that immigrants may be human! Hosted by the British Comedian of the Year 2025: the Mexican, Vlad Ilich. 'Poisonous' (Nigel Farage). 'Shallow, imbalanced, unrepresentative' (Migration Watch). ***** (Guardian). 'Pro-immigrant punch in the face to anti-immigrant Britain' (OnTheMic.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
From handwritten letters to swipe culture, Ana Little: Dating Through the Ages is a comedic exploration of the evolution of romance over the past 20 years. This show chronicles the transformation of dating, from the nostalgia of handwritten letters and awkward blind dates to the fast-paced world of online connections dominated by swipes and clicks. Discover the challenges and obstacles faced by those seeking love in a rapidly changing landscape. As technology reshapes how we communicate and connect, we’ll highlight the hilarious and often chaotic experiences that define modern dating.
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
From Amebix to X-Ray Spex! A full-volume celebration of the most subversive subculture ever. 'Brilliant – seriously impressive' (Oi Polloi). 'Hysterical, historical, autobiographical, funny and factual. Punk as fuck' (Dunstan Bruce, Chumbawumba). 'A masterclass' (Lee Dorian, Napalm Death).
Bannermans
Back Cave
Everyone's favourite Cork in the North returns with what promises to be his biggest and most hilarious show to date. Join him for tales of pet ownership, constant inability to read a room and his unrelenting frustration with the world around him. Everything is fine, until it's not! Over 60 million views online and star of The 2 Johnnies' Late Night Lock In (RTE), The Blame Game (BBC) and Comedy Central Live. 'Well paced, well written, delivers plenty of laughs' (Mirror). 'Charming, hilarious and accessible with some really powerful thinking underneath it all' (Skinny).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Andy Barr (Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Best New Show nominee) shows his working on a new show about medieval monks, change, comets and the pace of all three. ***** (Young-Perspective.net). 'Get ready to meet your new favourite comedian' (John Kearns). 'A funny boy' (Tim Key, iNews).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Andy Roach could win a Best Comedy Newcomer award this year despite not being new or good at comedy. Come and see the brilliant new Liverpool comedian that EVERYONE is not talking about.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Animal? Gabrielle MacPherson's Work In Progress takes you though her preparations for life: a hammer and Vaseline, fighting ostriches, and farting through keyholes. Always preparing for the worst, just hoping not to get murdered. MacPherson's new show is all about surviving monsters whilst being an absolute animal. 'Her "sod the lot of you" attitude is definitely a winner' (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk). 'Delightfully deadpan, skilfully surreal and very bloody funny!' (Maisie Adam). Funny Women’s One To Watch 2025, Best In Class Comedian 2025, and Leicester Square New Comedian 2024 finalist.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
This is my coming-out show. I actually came out mid-performance, in front of a crowd... including my Nan. Let's just say there was a joke involving a woman, a KFC and the phrase finger-lickin' good. Afterwards, I asked my cousin: Do you think there's any chance Nan thought I was just talking about the original recipe? 'Crowds will be flocking to see her in the future for sure' **** (TD9Radio.online). As seen on Colin From Accounts and The F Ward.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Denzil de Cristo delivers puns, parodies and pedantry on robots, relationships and religion. Expect whimsical tales, nerdy one-liners and ludicrously bad singing in a fast-moving, joyfully chaotic hour. What was the first dad joke? What happens when he dies? Why does he have a robot girlfriend? Warning: contains scenes of a sexually incompetent nature. 'Ricochets from the sublime to the ridiculous' **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'Witty one-liners backed up by genuinely funny concepts' **** (LancasterGuardian.co.uk). 'Genuine and funny' (Audience review). 'Ludicrously bad' (Simon Cowell). As seen on The X Factor.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
Engineer. MBA. Corporate. Startup. LinkedIn said everything was "fine". Ashish Vijh was "above baseline happy". Then he became “self-aware” (FAAKKKK!). After twenty years of doing life “correctly”, he noticed something odd: success feels weird AF… like a performance. In this playful stand-up hour, Vijh unpacks masculinity, ambition, therapy and the strange art of explaining yourself as a grown man... until you can’t. Blending personal stories, cultural observations and a few (ok, many) questionable life decisions, he asks a simple question: What happens when the life you confidently explained to everyone suddenly stops making sense?
Greenside @ George Street
Sprout Studio
As seen on Fisk (Netflix) and the Melbourne International Comedy Gala, Singaporean-born, Australia-based Ting Lim makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut, unpacking growing up in an unorthodox family and what happens when you don't fit anywhere. Caught between strict Singaporean rules, Malaysian chaos and Australian life, Ting navigates relationships, expectations and the quiet absurdity of never quite belonging. Smart, dark and incisive without being preachy, this show finds humour in the uncomfortable space between where you're from and where you are now. **** (TheWest.com.au). 'Fast becoming one of Australia's hottest comedians' (BrisbaneStage.com).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
You don’t know it yet, but you are one of August’s closest friends. In a one hour elevator pitch, August will convince you that they’re a person you might want to spend more time with. Delusional, bawdy and brimming with love, August is excited to meet you.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
The smash-hit West End comedy, as heard on BBC Radio 4, celebrates its 13th glorious year at the Fringe! The all-star cast improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel every show, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume by a rotating cast (including Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd, Graham Dickson and more) with live musical accompaniment. It's a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed! 'Hilariously bold, wickedly funny' ***** (Times). 'One of the most enjoyable 60 minutes on the Fringe' **** (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
After travelling to the UK, New Zealand, the Middle East and Indonesia. Jarryd Goundrey is back as Australia's Least Decorated Soldier. Jarryd Goundrey. Comedian and army veteran has amassed 100 million views online with his witty and hilarious storytelling. Come see why he recently sold out the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has supported some of Australia’s best acts.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
The Malignant Humours are making their way back to the Fringe. With over ten years of sell-out shows under our belts and multiple five-star reviews, you will want to McFly, or McWalk, to our show! Back to the Fracture is a fast-paced, medically-based, sketch comedy show that will have you in stitches! Our cast, made up of healthcare students, are certified to perform emergency laughter-inducing procedures. So, travel down to Surgeon's Hall, recharge your Flux Capacitor, and enjoy 45 minutes of award-winning sketch comedy.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Fleming Theatre
Three top comics spill their worst dating disaster stories with unfiltered stand-up on sex and relationships. Plus we'll share your dating horror stories anonymously live on stage! If your dating life is a joke, this is the show for you. Whether you've found love, are forever single, or are somewhere in between, you'll leave feeling happier about your dating mishaps! Total sell-out at Fringe World, Perth 2025.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar
The Waverley
Barcelona’s comedy scene is booming, and this show serves up a bite-sized selection of its most exciting acts. Featuring up-and-coming comedians from across the city, this fast-paced, international lineup delivers a mix of styles, voices and big laughs. Like tapas, you’ll get a taste of everything – from sharp one-liners to personal stories and unexpected twists. Barcelona has become a hotspot for English-language stand-up, attracting talent from all over the world, and now they’re bringing that flavour to the Fringe. Comedy tapas: small bites, big laughs, and something for everyone.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
For almost a decade, the superbly talented Barnish & Carmichael have performed some of the greatest improv comedy shows around the world to virtually empty rooms, which is why you've never heard of them. Join the dynamic pair for an unforgettable hour where absolutely anything can happen, from an action-packed murder mystery to a romantic comedy of errors. Discover your new favourite act and help them turn their audience numbers into double figures. 'The UK's answer to TJ and Dave' (Stuart Moses, The Improv London Podcast).
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Intergalactic man of mystery, self-employed astronaut and legendary cult-comedian Basil Bottler makes his return to the Edinburgh Fringe with this secret underground one-off hour of jokes, songs, filthy poems and dicking about. Step aboard his home made manure powered spaceship for the ride of your life. Don't miss your one and only chance to see Basil in the flesh / cardboard, as he performs his unique brand of comic chaos. But remember, Don't Tell No One.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Chamber
You want to get the truth straight from the horse's mouth. But what if that horse disagrees with you? What if that horse is lying? What if... it's part of the cover-up? We all have that family member: like the aunt who's convinced the Earth is flat. This fun, silly comedy show dives headfirst into the world of conspiracy theories. If you're hoping for proof the moon landing was fake, this isn't the show for you. But if you’ve argued with someone whose theory makes no sense – welcome.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Alternative comedy takes over Bedlam Fringe! See the most exciting acts from all over the UK in a curated Malcolm Hardee Award-nominated lineup of one-off weirdness. From live Scalextric tournaments to a Midlands themed brawl, there's something different every night. 'Intelligent, anarchic, format-breaking comedy' (Chortle.co.uk). 00:30 on a Friday means late evening on a Thursday. Full lineup at bedlamfringe.co.uk/late or drop by the venue.
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
Stand up comedian Jeff Klein brings his online show Beer with a Queer to live audiences again. In this show he will tell the story of coming out and finding his place in his community, he will take questions from the audience answering for the whole gay community, he will interview someone every show, and all of this while trying new and local beers throughout the show and giving his opinion on those as well. It's fun. It's funny. It's unique. Don't miss it.
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
In the ruthless pursuit of fame, self-proclaimed world’s hottest sketch group, Behemoth, must stage their biggest show yet while appeasing the ever-growing demands of a shadowy corporate sponsor. Described as ‘an original take on comedy’ (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk) Behemoth is a joyously subversive sketch comedy spectacle. Join them on their journey through clowning around, multimedia chaos, grand theatrics, boybands and an ancient parasitic CEO made entirely of Velcro. 'Undoubtedly its own show... a series of unexpected, logic-defying twists' (Chortle.co.uk).
Rotunda Theatre, George Heriot's School
Squeak
Laugh For Life Comedy’s Behind The Laughter is the journey of a mental wellbeing comedy teaching course. Come and see how this course has helped these individuals with their own issues as they bring to you their own original stand-up comedy performances. Showing how comedy has helped them increase their confidence, their mental wellbeing and feel party of a community. Laugh For Life Comedy will show you how mental wellbeing and stand-up comedy work in harmony using social prescribing at its best. Highly Recommended Show (FringeReview.co.uk). 2026 brings even more acts!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Following her multi award-nominated debut, Bella is back with a brand-new show. From childhood living room "musicals" to becoming her nephew's (self proclaimed) favourite aunty, Bella delves into exactly what it means to have Big Sister Energy! One of Rolling Stone's Top 12 Rising Stars and featured in The Times Best Jokes of the Fringe list 2024. Bella's provided tour support for Harriet Kemsley, Carl Hutchinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, has been heard on BBC Radio Wales and featured in The Guardian. 'Charming with one of the smiliest voices in Edinburgh' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Oozes Charm' (BlizzardComedy.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
The perfect marriage of stand-up and musical comedy with Sasha and Bennet. Two comedians: one musical, the other really not. A back-and-forth comedy experiment. Bored of stand-up? Here's some funny keyboard songs. Hate funny songs? Weird. Back to the jokes. Previous reviews and accolades: 'Incredibly clever' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Sharp and witty' **** (EdFestMag.com). 'Quick wit, and vibrant energy' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Unique and charmingly chaotic' **** (TheReviewsHub.com). Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year 2025 nominee. Best Jokes of the Fringe: The Times, The Telegraph and The Scotsman. Seen on ITV and BBC iPlayer.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
The sell-out hit returns! Host Paul Savage, 'the perfect anchorman' (BroadwayBaby.com), presents a revolving line-up of brilliant comedians as you've never seen them before (unless you've been very lucky). Raw and uncensored. They also have no clothes on. 'A riotous show. A fantastic experience from the get-go' ***** (@SuchClicheTheatre). 'Funny as f*ck' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Guaranteed unpredictable fun. No matter who graces the stage, expect relentless nudity and outrageous, unapologetic laughs' ****½ (MissMandamedia.com). 'Exactly as wild, unpredictable and funny as the name suggests. Bold, bizarre and unapologetically honest' **** (QultureMagazine.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
American comedy troupe Big Tobacco returns with a show that answers the timeless question: What if Pinocchio was all f*cked up? The group takes their absurd, irreverent, joke-a-second style to the land of old-timey Italy for a hilarious retelling of the classic tale. Join Pinocchio, Jiminy, Geppetto and The Blue Fairy on an outrageous journey to discover what life is all about. It’s a wild new spin on the beloved story that’s packed with twists, surprises and wall-to-wall laughs. Don’t bring your kids unless you want to explain a bunch of messed up stuff to them.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Upper Theatre
Bilal Zafar (LastMinute.com Best Newcomer Award nominee and multi award-winner) is back with a brand new, multimedia, interactive and very fun show! Rubicon will feature some games with prizes to be won, some amazing stories and an overall life-changing experience TBF. Will you be crossing the Rubicon? Spoiler alert: yes you will! Bilal has been on BBC One, BBC Two, Channel 4 and many other things you might find impressive.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
A compilation of comedians telling their worst, most ill-judged jokes. We invite the best comedians at the Fringe to delve into their archives to find material that has never worked, to test ideas that really do make you wonder, 'What on earth were they thinking?'. An anarchic late night show where everything is designed to go wrong.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
We're a global, all-femme/them stand-up collective (as featured in Vogue, Rolling Stone, The New Feminist and Tatler) shaking up comedy from Hong Kong to Manila, Manchester to London, and now right here in Edinburgh. We’re rewriting the rules on who gets the mic and what stories get told – and trust us, nothing’s off-limits. Our show is an hour of empowerment that celebrates femmes/thems in all their shapes and forms, with a five-person lineup of international comedians, and a diverse set of unfiltered voices working to fill the room with laughter.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Bite Me Comedy is a show where up-and-coming comedians take a bite out of a topic to win best performance of the night. Co-hosts Bianca Boorer and Francesca Rainey will set a tantalising topic for the comedians to chew into. Who has the funniest take on the Brooklyn Beckham saga? What's your worst crush? What's your take on the manosphere?
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
St Andrews' sexiest, funniest (and incidentally only) improv comedy group is back at the Fringe with another late-night improv show... this time with a twist! Fancy an old fashioned? A cheeky marg? We can't legally serve you alcohol, but we sure will bring the twist (and the zest).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
I have a uniform. A suitcase that becomes a horse. Fake snow. This will have to be enough. One Polish clown attempts the most epic adventure story ever told. He carries an orange. A gift from the love of his life. He carries everything except what he actually needs. Heroic, absurd, melodramatic and stupidly beautiful. Wordless physical comedy from the creator of Furiozo. WIP.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Blood Me Up Marjorie! is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that peeks backstage at a murder mystery. Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes and where nothing goes to plan. Watch a cast of chaotic characters battle to keep the murder mystery alive and their dead body dead in this razor-sharp comedy where the laughs come thick and fast. This hilarious feel-good show has been entertaining audiences across the south of England and makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
Psychologists say inside everyone is a child screaming to be loved. But all this adult child screams for is lager, a wank and late-night TV. Being a woman in your twenties is hard, being a terminal layabout is... not harder, but that doesn’t stop Cass whining about it. Best friend Georgie wants Cass to make something of life (and pay her half of the rent), as the audience is jettisoned through a kaleidoscope of snapshots all twenty-somethings relate to: botched interviews, unrequited ‘love’, public hysteria, and yearning for a childhood innocence you'll never return to.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
After 20 years of being a comedian, and a slight hiatus, Bob returns to the fringe with his eighth solo show about that sinking feeling we all have these days. Come and enjoy the show before the complete collapse of civilisation (that does sound bleak but there will be jokes and lots of them). 'Wonderfully anarchic' (Skinny). 'Deadpan, sinister, miserable and absolutely brilliant!' (Punchlineuk.wordpress.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Becky is many things: a nurse, divorced, queer, ADHD-er, vegan, bleeding heart liberal and perpetually baffled. She’s never seen an episode of Love Island, but she has shooed away her patients’ hallucinated spiders. Come with her on a journey to see how many boxes she, (and you?!), can tick and whether any of them matter. Her affair with comedy has lasted longer than both her marriage and her nursing career: and this is her first solo show! ‘Her material content is wide, varied and most importantly funny... a good future ahead of her’ (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Brainwashed is a dark comedy clown show about growing up under dictatorship in Belarus. Born in the Soviet Union and raised in a country shaped by authoritarian rule, award-winning comedian Alina Konon transforms her personal history into a surreal and playful exploration of propaganda. Through absurd games, physical comedy and soup making, the show reveals how ideology quietly shapes everyday behaviour. Through clown, storytelling and political humour, Brainwashed invites audiences into a mischievous experiment that exposes the strange logic of life under dictatorship.
Paradise in The Vault
The Annexe
Bread and Circuses is Julius Caesar's long-lost TED talk on leadership mindset. Expect jokes, stunts and laurel-wreathed stupidity as you learn to grind, orate and dominate. Seamus Lavan has been to Hades and back – and French theatre school and back – to bring you this hilaritymaxxed hour of absurdity. There was once a fascist-coded fever dream that was Rome, one that still inspires the look books and playbooks of our present-day not-so-great dictators. 50% clown show, 50% character comedy and 150% life-affirming idiocy – come for the skimpy toga, stay for the stoic wisdom.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Following a sold-out 2025 work in progress, emerging star, comedian and all round nice lad Jake Patrick returns to the Fringe! Start your day right with his highly anticipated Brunch Show.
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Greyfriars
Fringe Room
In the blue corner, weighing in at 140 pounds fighting out of Nazareth, he goes by The Messiah, it’s Jesus Christ. In the red corner, weighing in at 365 pounds fighting out of Lubini, Nepal, he goes by the Buddha or the Notorious SID, it’s Siddhartha Gautama. Join us for an hour-long comic play where they will be debating the merits of their own religion and roasting their rivals! Team YOLO or Team Dharma? Written by Raul Kohli (writer/creator of Comic Sanskrit). ***** (Guardian). 'Genius' (Fest).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Stuck between careers, identities and relationships, never quite fitting where you’re supposed to. A decade into an artistic career, growing instability pushes Burce to search for a corporate job again, confronting systems she once escaped. The show explores job hunting and dating as eerily similar systems; endless tests, unspoken rules, red flags, ghosting and constant self doubt disguised as “feedback". From feminist comedy clubs to dating apps, job applications to emotional performance reviews, Burce examines how modern systems promise success, love and stability while making you feel insufficient. Slightly wrong. Fully intentional. Like the title!
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Richy Sheehy hated Cork's Butter Museum, so he bet his butter-museum-obsessed friend that he could provide a better, butterier experience in a comedy show. Petty stand-up, with songs, butter and fermented grievance. 'Musical genius' (BBC Radio 1).
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey
Cinema Room
Hey! Do you fancy Ollie? It's not a requirement to enjoy the show, but it certainly helps! Everybody's Dating Ollie is Ollie's ongoing attempt at dating an entire audience. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show as you all go on a date with Ollie! You'll learn about their sexual orientation, relationships and take a sharp look at dating patterns we all easily fall into. Expect a showcase of Ollie's hobbies including singing, dancing, breadstick waggling and maybe even a few tears. Join this clown as they embark into an exploration in world of relationships, with you!
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
CIA Shaman is the hilarious and heart-wrenching true story of a former CIA officer whose mental breakdown became an unexpected spiritual awakening. After her life implodes, reality cracks open– bringing secrets, intrigue, ghosts, psychic phenomena and a complete identity crisis with it. Told through stand-up, storytelling and theatrical memoir, this wild one-woman show follows her journey from espionage to enlightenment, from government secrets to Reiki healer. Equal parts comedy, confession and cosmic fever dream, the show ends with a live mini group healing/meditation. Featuring a performer seen on TruTV, AMC and SiriusXM.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! Following multiple five-star sell-out runs, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns for another rip-roaring crime comedy made up entirely on the spot. Leicester Comedy 2023: Best Improv Show Award. Colchester Fringe Comedy Award 2024. Who? What? How? The choice is yours in this fully improvised, witty and absurd murder mystery where the audience creates the crime. 'Quick thinking and fast paced. A spectacular must-see' ***** (Bunbury Magazine). 'Hysterical murder mystery and a tight witty improv show' **** (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
A rehearsal spirals out of control as a group of actors attempt to stage a play within a play within a play. As complications multiply, the cast begin to forget who they are playing, what the real play is and even who the real director is. What begins as a simple rehearsal soon unravels into confusion and theatrical mishaps. As reality and performance blur, the actors struggle to regain control before everything collapses. A fast-paced comedy revealing the chaos behind the scenes of theatre, packed with absurd misunderstandings and escalating onstage comedic disaster.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 3
Camilla has a theory that who you played in your school Nativity shaped who you grew up to be. She played Mary, so, surely she should be a CEO by now? Not quite... Mother of God, but she was also just a girl. What if she wanted to listen to Lorde instead of give birth to one? Millennial angst meets a new form in Be Not Afraid! Part school play, part diary entry, it invites audiences to help Camilla grow up and face reality. Featuring high levels of audience interaction, silliness and unmet potential!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
With sharp observations and dry humour, Ziyin dives into: growing up in China and becoming a programmer; working in tech and slowly losing faith in "best practices", office politics, performance reviews and cultural misunderstandings. Writing code for a living – and debugging himself on the side.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Almost 60 years after The Beatles composed and played the avant-garde piece Carnival of Light at the Million Volt Light and Sound Rave, an event held at the Roundhouse in London on 28 January and 4 February 1967, Consignia bring their interpretation to the Edinburgh Fringe. Nothing is real. ****** (Chortles.co.uk) **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Scotsman). Leicester Comedy Festival Best Musical or Improvised Comedy Award nominee 2019 and 2022. 'A sort of Brechtian Ketamine Clown Orgy' (Stuart Goldsmith).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Step into a surreal world of ghosts, past lives and terrifying the establishment as a mid-30s woman. Charlie hangs up her props and puppets for a stripped-back work-in-progress challenge and realises she’s weird enough. Expect strange tales, colourful characters and unhinged takes in this high-energy stand-up comedy show. Funny Women Stage Award and Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off finalist. As seen on BBC Scotland and Next Up Comedy. 'Stuffed to the gills with mad ideas from a truly gifted performer' **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Charming, hilarious and beautiful' **** (EdFestMag.com). 'A real Renaissance woman' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
ChatLGBT – the queer answer to all your questions. Put away your phone and come along to ask your burning questions to a bunch of sassy comedians! Why ask AI when you can ask the best source of advice – Slay.I? Artificial intelligence will never replace the queens of this world. Caution: unlike AI who will coax your ego, Slay.I may roast you for comedic value or give you terrible advice in order to make the plot more exciting!
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
Sketch comedy? Improv? Stand-up? Chef! Gimme one of everything! In this fast-paced and interactive variety show, the audience will be invited to select from a delectable menu of sketches, improv scenes, and stand-up vignettes to concoct 35 minutes of deliciously fresh comedy à la carte. With sketches ranging from mouse-themed rappers to GCSE drama, dry but absurd improv and highlights from up and coming stand-ups, Will Finney, JJ Connolly, and George Littlejohn promise to serve you up a banquet of unique entertainment at each and every performance.Created and Performed by | JJ Connolly, George Littlejohn, Will FinneyDirected by | Will Finney, JJ Connolly and George Littlejohn, with help from the broader Ricky Mayhem team.Thanks | All individuals who helped fund the showinstagram.com/rickymayhemcomedy/
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
studio
Award-winning comedian Cheryl Hurst is actually a really nice guy and she’s going to prove it. But probably not today! Join her for lunch time jokes about trying to be a better person, peaking in high school, and finding a new best friend. ‘Slick delivery and tight writing’ (Russell Hicks). ‘Not an a**hole’ (Jimmy Carr).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Growing up in a tiny village in County Down where everyone knows everyone, moving to London for uni is a bit of a culture shock. Being seen as Irish for the first time and realising strangers don't want to speak to you is a weird feeling. Chloe Campbell's debut hour tackles her Irish/British identity as she becomes a drama school dropout and embraces sometimes rolling a natural 1 in life.
Greenside @ George Street
Sprout Studio
The year is 2009. The location is, physically, Slough, Berkshire and, spiritually, Forks, Washington. An 11-year-old Chloe Jacobs has written a 30,000-word self-insert erotic Twilight fanfiction. 17 years later, she's ready to share it on stage... This show asks the important questions: what does it mean to be a superfan? What compels us to write? And... Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca? 'Charmingly self-deprecating and wonderfully self-assured' (Cherwell.org). 'Effortlessly funny... had the audience doubled over with laughter' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'I need to hear the rest of this fanfiction!' (Ahir Shah).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
One mic, infinite possibilities! America's Got Talent runner-up Chris creates jaw-dropping freestyle rap from your suggestions. Fast, fearless and astonishingly funny – this is live comedy at its most exhilarating from the first comedian to ever have a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil. No script, no safety net, entirely in the moment. 'The Fringe holy grail... mind-bendingly flawless' ***** (EdFestMag.com). 'Very funny, uniquely appealing... nobody on a Vegas stage does what he does' (Las Vegas Review-Journal) 'Spectacular and hilarious' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'A virtuoso... a hip-hop machine' (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Distinguished guests, it's time to hold on tight as we try to let go. Tonight, Razmatastique, your hopelessly romantic French-accented emcee, brings past lovers back to the Closure Cabaret for one final performance. From bad-boy playground pirates to emotionally unavailable illusionists, these heartbreakers return to the stage – jazz-handed into public inspection – to flaunt their dazzling skills and questionable charm. Created and performed by Maria Ansdell, this solo clown show blends absurd character comedy, heartfelt storytelling and riotous audience participation to turn longing into laughs.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Cobin Millage and Pete Carson return to the Edinburgh fringe for the fourth time with their annual showcase show Touching Tips (With Friends). It's a show alternately hosted and headlined by the pair and every single night they bring along exactly what audiences are really, truly looking to see: their friends (when we say "friends", what we mean is some of the finest comics in the UK, alongside the best up-and-comers from the local Edinburgh scene (these people are also our friends (not in that order))).
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Greyfriars
Fringe Room
He was originally just attempting to deface public property and irritate the elderly, but now Cobin Millage is finally prepared to announce that he is; and always has been Banksy (at least as far you should be concerned, you gullible wee sweetheart, you). 'Now this guy is REALLY fun!' (Josie Long). 'Wild and funny in equal measure' (Larry Dean). 'It's always tough to follow a guy doing ancient Greek mythology stuff' (Danny Bhoy). British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2024.
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly
Other Room
Geeks, nerds unite! From Smash Bros to Overcooked, Mario Kart to Goose Game, a brief detour via Tetris and a pitstop at Pikmin: Jake Baker, Steffan Alun and Cerys Bradley welcome you to the flat* (*Fringe venue) to play video games. Late-night anarchic gameshow with big laughs, small prizes, and a medium amount of nerdy chaos. Whether you were a Sega or Nintendo kid; whether you owned a Wii or PlayStation; or whether you've never even touched a controller – come hang out at Edinburgh's friendliest late-night show. 'Like GamesMaster but without the sexism!' (Audience Review).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Stand-up comedy meets bingo!! Comedians perform hilarious sets, you cross off their topics from bespoke bingo topic cards. Laugh lots, encourage topics, make the comedians improvise and win big prizes!
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
Every jungle has its undergrowth. The wild, untamed layer where the most interesting things grow before anyone's paying attention. Comedy Canopy is Edinburgh's home for the rising stars of the Scottish comedy circuit – five performers a night, 8:45pm on George Street, doing what they do best before the rest of the world catches up. These are the acts you'll be telling people about in five years. The ones your mates haven't heard of yet. The ones who are about to become household names. Come early. Stay late. Venture into the undergrowth.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Studio
Catch the best comedians Wales has to offer in explosive secret lineups of hilarity, including a token non-Welsh person* (who will also be funny). A nightly showcase featuring TV names, circuit headliners and rising stars filling an hour with guaranteed laughs! Previous acts have appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Comedy Central, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and pretty much every show BBC Wales has ever made. *but they have to talk about Wales.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Stand-up comedy from every generation, on one stage, every day. Comedy Through The Ages brings together fresh-faced comics, battle-hardened veterans and everything in between. Expect a different line-up daily, wildly different perspectives, and gags older than some of the acts. It is a family reunion – if your family were actually funny. Previous line-ups have featured comedians seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards, Comedy Central, The Daily Show and the New York Comedy Cellar.
Laughing Horse @ Freddy's
Band Room
One woman's laugh-out-loud journey through the mess of motherhood and relationships in a multilingual home. With three sons, an insomniac and far too much testosterone flying around, this interactive show from Barcelona-based British actress, Emma Buckle, is for anyone – including those without children (as a cautionary tale perhaps?!). This comedy debut invites audience participation and some hilarious musical outbreaks to delve into some of the most hair-raising moments you can experience when raising a family in Barcelona as a Franco-British couple and things get lost in translation...
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
A confident and clueless Greek stand-up comedian living in Scandinavia shares her sharp thoughts with her not-so-sharp English. Misunderstanding and questioning every culture that will have her, she goes on about accents, families, tourists and pedestrian crossing lines. Drawing on years of stand-up comedy in English, this show is perfect for anyone who has tried to express themselves in a second language!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
It's about nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing. We promise. For tonight, we are free. From the award-winning performance/comedy duo Creepy Boys, S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, this anarchic fever dream is a techno-punk concert, a play, a clown show and a basement puppet nightmare all rolled into one. Best Show nominee, Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025. 'The underground hit of the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe' (Telegraph). **** (Guardian). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk). ***** (ToDoList.org.uk). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (List). **** (Financial Times). **** (Fest).
Summerhall Festival
TechCube 0
Enjoy snappy excerpts from the shows of four stand-ups you'll recognise from their posters full of stars. Different lineup every show: something to suit all comic tastes!
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
Come restless spirits and gather here as Shellshock! Improvised Comedy presents a night of hilarious, mystic mayhem with Crystal Unclear! Each night, our mediums will guide you through a never-before-seen tale of a long departed soul, made up on the spot, based on your suggestions. Expect tall tales and terrifyingly funny twists in this narrative-driven improvised comedy show. For everyone from supernatural superfans to those who prefer to live firmly grounded in reality, come along for laughs aplenty in a unique show each night!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Join the cult. A fully immersive experience where the audience are initiated into their own unique cult. Incorporating real world recruitment tactics CULT is a show like no other; interactive, ridiculous and dark. Don't turn away from the light.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Split-bill character comedy from Noah Matthews (one half of sketch group Bishops: sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and 2024) and Max Devine (Sketch Off finalist, Comic Originality Award winner, host of LEMONFACE and tour support for BGT winner Viggo Venn). 'Essential Fringe viewing' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). 'A riot!' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Hilarious' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'The future of sketch comedy' **** (DarkChat.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Struggling to find a job and/or love interest? Maybe it's your cringy Instagram or that racist meme you posted on Facebook back in 2007? Have no fear! Comedians Kat Baker and Lucy Hassett are here to roast your social media footprint. After their advice, let's just say your Nan will have sore fingers... from all the proud comments she'll be leaving! This interactive stand-up show allows audience members to submit your (or a friend's) social media profile for a critical analysis. Yes, you did hear that right. We are offering you the chance to PAY to get cyber-bullied!
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
'A revelation, 'Brilliant range of characters' and 'Genius!' (Audience reviews, 2025). Enjoy a cocktail of comedy monologues, poetry and sketches, all shaken into a one-woman show. Amongst a myriad of characters, Daisy introduces a 7-year-old cowboy-pirate, awkward teens, the performer of Shakespeare's missing Ode and Cassie the ghostly reporter. Spanning nostalgia, embarrassment, grief and ridiculousness, this show presents the recognisable chaos in being a woman. Daisy’s comedy has aired on BBC Upload, she was a runner-up in last year’s Funny Women Awards live heats and regularly performs improv comedy with The Oxford Imps.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Celtic languages were spoken across Scotland long before the peak of Celtic power, the kingdom of Alba. But just how Celtic is Scotland? Macbeth was the last truly Celtic King of Scotland and King James IV the last monarch fluent in Gaelic. After Union with England, a new Scot emerged, the North Briton, eager to cast of past Gaelic assertions and align themselves entirely with the new, nation-state of Great Britain. So, are modern-day Scots more Albannach or Sasannach? 'Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Buckle up – Danny O’Brien is back at the Edinburgh Fringe! The multi award-winning Irish comedian returns with his brand new 2026 show Sure Look, Be Grand after several years of total sell-out runs at Scottish Comedy Festival in the Grassmarket. He’s survived touring the world this past year, from motorbiking to far northern Vietnam into China, shows in the Middle East, Singapore, Mexico, Australia (and even up to John O’Groats). Expect bigger laughs, madder stories and pure chaos. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Sure look, be grand...
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Darryl J Carrington is a physical comedian and mostly non-verbal clown who loves messing around with objects, timing and visual gags. His last show, Out of the Box, won multiple awards with critics calling it utterly absorbing, charming and great fun. People loved how he connected with audiences using nothing but inventive physical comedy. Tennish starts as a tennis show but quickly goes off-court as Darryl discovers what he can do with tennis props – turning rackets, balls and towels into instruments, obstacles and punchlines. It's playful, chaotic, visual and all about ambition, performance, and failure.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Musical-One-Liner-Stand-Up Comedian David Hoare (aged 37) will teach you how to live to 100! The award winning Hoare brings his rude songs, stupid jokes and insightful expertise to the Fringe. Winner of Musical Comedy Awards 2021 Audience Favourite Award, Sold Out Run Fringe 2022 and tour support for Alison Spittle, Mark Nelson, Lauren Pattison and Dr Ed Patrick! 'An annoyingly funny young man' (Gary Delaney). 'David has that magic combination of quick wit and observational insight' (EdFringeReview.com). 'With some slick one-liners and aggression akin to Bo Burnham, James Acaster or Tim Vine' (Deadline.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Chris Groves turns grief into something refreshingly uplifting and unexpectedly funny. Blending sharp stand-up with heartfelt honesty in a life-affirming hour about loss, family and finding laughter when you need it most. He dives into strange, awkward and oddly funny moments following a loss, from dealing with practicalities to the unexpected ways grief shows up in everyday life. Open, warm, and genuinely funny, this is a show for anyone who’s lost someone – or just enjoys laughing at life (and death). You might not leave healed, but you will have laughed for a bit!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Journey through Wikipedia’s murky depths, like “list of sexually active popes”, and discover the behind-the-scenes drama and delights of an encyclopedia run by anonymous (but extremely human) volunteers.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Cowbarn
Comedian and viral creator of @letsdoubledutch Derek Mitchell tests new material and characters for an hour – expect accents, sketches and cross-cultural weirdness. With nearly a million followers and over half a billion views online, Derek has built a global fanbase through his whip-smart characters and satirical takes on Dutch, British and North American cultures. 'Hysterically funny' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Seriously impressive' **** (Stage). 'Masterful' **** (List).
Summerhall Festival
Former Womens Locker Room
Dr Kara Kibara sells her services through a hybrid TED talk, workshop, transformation-improv performance style as the best dating and relationship guru. Dr Kara unintentionally reflects on her past to find out why she is still single as she offers advice on manifesting love. Featuring her unreleased original songs recorded when she was under a Columbia Records mentorship years ago. Edinburgh Fringe Talk 2025's Hottest Preview in Town.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
"Master clown" Dru Cripps presents his phenomenally successful loopstation-based shenanigans – a show so good it earned five 5-star reviews, sold out Edinburgh completely, and added extra dates. No wonder it keeps selling out. This quadruple award-winner (British Comedy Guide, Malcolm Hardee, Comedy Store King Gong, etc) and BBC New Comedian of the Year nominee uses questionable musical abilities that leaves audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. Armed with his trusty loopstation, he transforms audience suggestions into improvised songs, spontaneous musical sketches, and utterly winning chaos in real-time.
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Luke and Arjun were sure they had visas. But the Home Office is less certain. Join Luke, Arjun and another comedian looking for a visa each show, as they talk about their personal trials and tribulations with securing residency.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
Eat Pray Cult is a stand-up comedy about getting divorced and joining a cult. Well, almost a cult. It’s a seasonal, off-grid, techo-futurist protopia and decentralized intentional community. If it were a cult, my parents would know what to tell their friends. The show is about what makes people stay and why they leave, what society gets right, and how your own personal apocalypse is whenever you want it to be. It’s about hitting rock bottom and pitching a tent. And of course, it’s about the friends you meet along the way.
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
Join Em Stroud on a whirlwind journey of artificial insemination, monkey bikes, and emotionally unstable therapists. From therapy to parenting, marriage to motorbikes, no topic is off-limits in this hilarious journey of self-discovery. This electrifying show will help you lose control to be a better soul! Uplifting, bold, and wildly funny, Em's solo show is hitting the Edinburgh Fringe after a whirlwind tour of the UK and Australia, bringing laughter to London, Melbourne, Manchester and beyond.‘Funny, engaging, thoughtful and disarmingly honest’ ***** (Southend Theatre Scene)Created and Performed by | Em StroudProduced by | Bo WarnerDirected by | Didi HopkinsMusic by | Tom Baileyemstroud.com/tour/tiktok.com/@emthecomic
C ARTS | C venues | C alto
theatre
Ever wondered whose side HR is really on? Join HR consultant, Alllison Pope, as she leads Remark Insurance through a restructure. This satirical comedy puts HR under the microscope. Expect questionable professional advice, power dressing and corporate duplicity. Runner-up West End Women's New Comedian of the Year 2025. 'A real bouffon energy' (TheReviewsHub.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Emmy Fyles (BBC Three, Comedy Central, LADbible) serves up her “multimedia extravaganza” (PowerPoint show she made on her laptop) exploring why things are a bit of a bin fire for women lately. 'Astute observation, superb comic timing, clever, original writing – one to watch!’ **** (FunnyWomen.com). ‘Skeweringly funny and uncomfortably relatable’ (Disney). Previous works include: Live Your Best Life – The Guardian's Pick of the Fringe shortlist, 2018.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
A sell-out at the NYC Fringe Festival 2025. Part love letter, part stand-up set, part concert, and part iPhone advert (jk!), the show explores whether emoji are a uniquely universal shorthand or merely digital crumbs of connection in a fractured society. In this hilarious, heartfelt, ADHD-friendly show packed with energetic musical numbers, sparkling visuals, and audience participation, Aarushi Agni delivers a chaotic TED Talk/musical about emoji and risky text ¯\(ツ)/¯ blending sharp comedy, cultural insight, and impressive vocal dynamism.Created and performed by | Aarushi AgniMusic production by | Paulson JohnDirected by | Dominique NisperosProduction support | Jess Ducey and Elisha Caterisanoaarushiagni.com/emoji-showfacebook.com/Aarushifireinstagram.com/aarushifire
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila
studio
From sold-out cabarets across Europe, Enrico Touché brings their unique brand of comedy to the stage in an hour of unbelievable nonsense. Enrico has a dream: to be the best at business. But what kind of business? Hot Knees is a high-energy comedy about ambition, passion and following your dreams to their illogical conclusion. Expect briefcases, suitcases, and cases of uncontrollable laughter. For lovers of slapstick and the absurd – meet Enrico Touché. You will be touched. 'Enrico Touché exemplifies why classic slapstick still #slaps' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk). 'The shtick is absolutely delightful' (Kate Copstick).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Looking for something fun and different? Enterteasement showcases award-winning magicians, international burlesque stars, and ‘As Seen on TV’ comedians. With a 4.8-star average rating and winner of Best Comedy Night at the Scottish Comedy Awards, we’ve spent 14 years selling out shows across Scotland. Now, we’re bringing the Enterteasement experience to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time, join us for a brilliant night out.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
This show is performed in Spanish. Escocia con Ñ combines humor, history, and storytelling to offer a fresh and fun look at Scotland. Through cultural anecdotes, historical curiosities, and personal experiences, the show takes the audience from daily life to iconic episodes of Scottish history, including real facts about Mary Stuart and the origin of the kilt. It is a unique blend of stand-up comedy and theatrical narrative, exploring the contrasts, history, and small absurdities of life seen from the perspective of a Spanish-speaking narrator.
Greenside @ George Street
Forest Theatre
Join connoisseur of the creepy Billy Bones for a whistle-stop tour of every ghost story ever told, or your money back!* *no refunds. Experience ghost stories from throughout the ages: from the first ghost story ever written, to the true tale of Arthur Conan Doyle speaking from beyond the grave, to terrifying accounts of the hauntings of Edinburgh's own Greyfriars Kirkyard, and much more. Why do we tell ghost stories? What makes us truly afraid? Is this show supposed to be serious or funny? All these questions will be answered in: Every Ghost Story Ever.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
An alien arrives on Earth with a simple task: collect every single sound on the planet. Please help her! She can’t go home until she’s collected them all. In this hilarious, interactive show, Natalie Patuzzo uses voice, objects and audience interaction to construct (and dismantle) a world, one sound at a time. Described as an endearing yet wickedly funny physical performer, Natalie Patuzzo’s debut solo clown show is chaotic, playful and full of sounds you may have heard before and may never want to hear again.
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Extraordinary Alien. A Jewish actress and mum from Leeds moves to New York on her husband’s visa – then loses her status overnight. With no choice but to apply for an “extraordinary ability” visa, she must prove she’s exceptional. Cue characters, chaos, dodgy accents and a full-blown identity crisis. From kids and culture clashes to ego, guilt and the desperate need to be seen as enough, she spirals across two continents. Fast, fierce and unapologetically funny, this is a no-holds-barred solo-show about ambition, impostor syndrome and never quite fitting in – no matter where you land.
Le Monde
Shanghai
Sid Singh (NBC, BBC, Barcelona's Funniest Comedian) and Clayton Smith (North Korea's 2nd best DJ) bring all of their funny friends from all over the world to make jokes and raise money for a real cause! All proceeds actually go to the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies – so if you're trying to be a good person at the end of the night after being an awful person all day, come laugh with these amazing comedians! Prior guest comedians have been on NBC, BBC Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and more!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
A chaotic, gloriously messy overshare that stumbles spectacularly through life, this wildly funny, deeply personal one-woman comedy explores ADHD, queerness, and the very specific trauma of a one-night stand involving a tiramisu. Through high-energy storytelling, razor-sharp stand-up, and a few terribly written musical numbers, Feral Daydreams dives into the unruly but utterly lovable mind of a late-diagnosed daydreamer navigating toward self-acceptance. Fast-paced, unhinged, and unexpectedly moving, it skewers dating disasters, disabilities, and what it means to be a woman today. Equal parts feral and feel-good, it’s the perfect Fringe palate-cleanser, leaving audiences lighter, brighter, and joyfully untamed.
Greenside @ George Street
Sprout Studio
Raymond Mearns and the Fool On Comedy Crew are back with another great show at the Fringe! Their debut show at the Fringe 2025 was 40 tickets short of a total sell-out with their mix of stand-up and sketch comedy being very well received by all who came along. It's all for a good cause as all proceeds from the show go towards supporting the work of FoolOn.co.uk, whose mission is to improve mental health and wellbeing through artistic engagement. 'Great storytellers... Loads of potential' (InstaFestReview.com).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata. A giraffe. In a G-string. With a job to do. In this silent clown show featuring audience interaction, puppetry and yes, a very special Portuguese custard tart, Francisco invites you on a playful journey where nonsense, vulnerability and wonder take centre stage. Tasked with painting a ceiling, his world soon unravels into beautiful chaos, but as the clock ticks and the paint dries, a tender and ridiculous story unfolds about this giraffe's love for his Avó (grandma). Will it come together before time runs out?
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
As the world stands on the brink of another war, Frank brings a full-on comedy attack to Edinburgh's front line through witty songs and comic banter. 'It’s all brilliantly stupid, fantastically wrong and ridiculously funny' (Scotsman). 'A truly funny Führer' (Stage). 'He will leave you in stitches. The Jokes are relentless' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
Le Monde
Shanghai
A bonus show for audiences who want to capture a bit more Sanazi during the Fringe – an intimate evening with the Ubermeister of dark cabaret. Audiences can expect rarely performed tracks from his albums and outrageous dark cabaret guest acts. A real must for all true fans. This is a limited run (expected to sell out quickly). Not for the easily offended. 'It’s a guilty pleasure, but a pleasure uber alles' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A blitzkrieg attack on taste and decency, but was a delight' (TheEdinburghReporter.co,uk).
Le Monde
Shanghai
Can comedy even exist without an instigator? Good thing Frenchy is here to provide one as he returns to the stage with a brand-new show featuring his finest, cheekiest work yet. The Instigator is everything fans love about a Frenchy show – razor-sharp jokes, dark one-liners, wild stories and unpredictable, laugh-out-loud moments which’ll have you thinking 'he can’t say that'. He can, and will. And will again.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
Wafa moved to the UK expecting high tea, red telephone boxes and Jude Law. Instead, she found herself a fish out of water in the strange land of Belfast. Join her as she tries to make sense of how her life went from big dreams to school runs, small talk and a permanent state of confusion. Fresh Off the Boat is a sharp, playful take on immigration, identity, motherhood and everyday culture shocks – Wafa is here to take your job. Especially if you’re a software engineer... or an open mic comedian.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and modern, normal person mines for LOLs in her sophomore solo show. A brave and landmark briefing on the most hilarious topics of all: ageing, Vinted and AI. Never heard of her? She's the absolute and total and main star of these things: Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonka, One Day (Netflix), Mash Report (BBC Two), Smoggie Queens (BBC Three), Deep Cover (Amazon), Lazy Susan (BBC Three). Still never heard of her? Shortest half of sketch-duo Lazy Susan: 'Outrageous and irreverent' **** (Guardian). 'Bright and bountiful, barely wastes a word' (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
After 3.7 billion years, Dr David Jones has evolved – research biologist by day, comedian by night. He attempts to tell the complete story of all life on Earth, from primordial soups to primates in suits. Can he squeeze the origins of life, the evolution of millions of species, the extinction of millions more and Homo sapiens' rise to dominance, into a 60-minute show? Judge for yourself as he delivers a gloriously geeky hour of science-fuelled comedy. 'Brilliant, funny and informative. Our teenagers were mesmerised for an hour' (Audience review).
Braw Venues @ Hill Street
Muse
Following its award-winning debut at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2025, Funeral Show arrives in Edinburgh! Elena Martinez’s one-woman dark comedy pokes around in the well-known wound of when your parental relationship becomes terminal. You're all invited to a musical, drag, clown spectacle that seeks closure when your parent is neither gone, forgotten... nor in your life. Celebrate the bygone good times in memory of a life still being lived. Bring your tissues and dress in black – the mourning has begun.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
Gabey has a comedy show to do, but she also has to get in her daily butt exercises… or else. Apologies if they overlap. Meanwhile, let's discover the magic of mediocre ice hockey, 14,784,378 dried red beans and Swiss Guard fashionistas. Plus, there are potentially two whole different whales in this show. That's 200 to one infinity percent more whales than most shows. But(t) no promises. 'Highly watchable, absurd... with some absolute pearls. Gabey makes it look easy' (Marc Burrows). 'Delightfully odd' (TheWeeReview.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Melissa has been a sex worker for 30 years, and has loved every second and sequin. Reality TV star, columnist, actor and author, as well as unashamed tart. Join for a romp through her career as stripper, porn star, kink model and dominatrix. Audience Reviews: 'An excellent show! A wonderful hour of whore-positive stories that made me think and laugh in equal measure. If you get the chance go see!'. 'Hilarious and a real eye-opener to the world of kink and the adult scene in general. Melissa tells her stories with humour and honesty. A great night out'.
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
I'm a punk rocker and proud of it. Look, I don't wear the "clothes", I don't live on cheap amphetamine sulphate, I'm not an anarchist, I'm not in a 4-piece band that plays four to the floor three-minute protest songs, but I'm punk in spirit and have been since I was 13 years old. I don't think there's any of us still left. I'll tell you why in 60 minutes. ‘A magnificent display of what I can only describe as shouty sweary comedy genius’ **** (Scotsman).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Geoff Norcott (Would I Lie to You?, News Quiz, Have I Got News For You) is ending his biggest UK Tour yet at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. He'll take on life, politics and being a bloke in his trademark playfully provocative style. Only this time he's willing to admit what a judgy person he's become in middle age. This might not be the show for you if you wear dressing gowns after 9am or play music out of your phones on public transport. **** (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Theatre adult celebrates the theatre kid in all of us, from first auditions to final bows, as performer and comedian Gianmarco Soresi, takes you on a hilarious journey through the highs and pitfalls of a life on stage. Enjoy stand-up, crowd work and even a showtune or two.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Cowbarn
An actress, an influencer, a popstar and a billionaire’s son are geared up and ready to hit the skies. In a history defining moment, an all-female crew* (with one exception) is headed to space. And the best part is, it’s all on camera! So, we get to see what unfolds as these girl-bosses make history. Is this all just an egregious display of wealth and extreme privilege? Don’t be silly, this is fourth-wave feminism. Because we all know that the patriarchy’s biggest weakness is space travel.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Glow Job is a two-hander comedy following a desperate aesthetics clinic in Yorkshire. With bills piling up and the threat of closure looming, the team will do anything to keep the business afloat. Even when a lack of ethics and a loose grip on reality starts to show. In a world obsessed with perfection, Annie Hall and Jennifer Carss peel back the glossy veneer of the beauty industry, revealing the messy imperfection of the people underneath. Think dry, witty and observational humour from two dry, witty Northern lasses.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Pickle Studio
Can these slumdogs be good boys? Sorabh Dhir grew up in a typical Indian household, where education was paramount and dogs were to be feared. Growing up in Essex, Sorabh always felt everyone around him decided who he was before he did. Wondering whether he is British or Indian enough? Should he be a lawyer or a tech bro? Who should he marry? What if he abandons all of that for comedy and gets a dog called Rocket? Good Boy is a show about finding success through mistakes. With special guest appearances from Rocket!
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Start your day with jokes, confessions, life advice and one short story about being taken hostage. Is 11am the funniest time of day? Maybe. Let's find out! Truly, a work in progress as a show and as a man. Sam Hampson isn't sure he believes in ghosts but do you know what? He has space in this word count to wonder. Wait, no, maybe this space is for accolades? For quotes? For tempting you through genius marketing? It's too late. Here we are talking about ghosts.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
Got Mushroom for Sketch Comedy? The students of Exeter Comedy Society are back with their latest sketch show! After a year of being tested by university deadlines and the continually harrowing state of the world, they're here to discover whether there are any funny bones left in their bodies.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Chris Grace is an internationally renowned improviser. Jon Gracey did one improv course 15 years ago. But they have similar names, so they decided to put on this show.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Gutter is London's sell-out underground comedy night, making its Fringe premiere. Hosted by a vicious bouffon troupe – 'a little bit nasty' (Philippe Gaulier) – who crawl out of a bin to run the show. A world of clowning, drag and alternative cabaret, with a rotating line-up of stand-out and emerging performers. Each night draws the audience in, then insidiously turns on them. Chortle Award nominated for Best Alternative and Clowning. Created by Tom Greaves (Fudgey: Best Reviewed Shows 2024, Comedy.co.uk). Late-night comedy that refuses to behave.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Join Thom Tuck and various disparate guests from around the world of the Fringe for an informative, ridiculous and gentle hour. Expect producers, comics, actors, reviewers and more to enlighten and enliven your afternoon. On the best days there'll be salacious gossip, underground recommendations and a pot of coffee for the first few people through the door. On the other days... well, at least there's coffee. As seen on a Tango advert. 'Quintessential festival experiences' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Fruity, befuddled and increasingly melancholy' (Guardian). 'The next David Mitchell' (Mail on Sunday).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
British-Iranian stand-up, singer and Channel 4 Secret Genius finalist Hajar J Woodland makes her Fringe debut, with a musical comedy about the voice she wasn’t allowed to have. Raised in a Muslim household where singing on stage was forbidden, she became a professional singer anyway – performing for footballers and finance bros while chasing the kind of love Dawson’s Creek and 90s romcoms promised her. Blending stand-up, original songs and state-school nostalgia, Hajar, Like Badger explores faith, identity and teenage romantic idealism. Expect a bold, heartfelt debut about rebellion, belonging and finding your voice. Probably no badgers.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
This is a ghost story. Told by ghosts. A voice largely underrepresented in the genre. The Ableforth Theatre is haunted. It will be demolished tonight. But first – one hell of a show! Grab your overpriced Häagen-Dazs and witness Hamish Lloyd Barnes' (Disney+, Channel 4, BBC Radio 4) hilarious character comedy debut starring whispering curtains, the pouting ghosts of leading men and scariest of all – musical theatre kids. 'I've rarely laughed so consistently for an hour' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'One of the most impressive hours of the Fringe' **** (List).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
Hard Pill is a comedy play about friendship, virginity and contraception. In the liminal space of the Boots waiting area, Astrid is waiting for the morning-after pill. Her two friends, Sonia and Harry, join her – and the three muddle over the shame of having and not having sex. With interjections from Hannah, a mutual frienemy, and the conniving pharmacist, the friends go through the impossible task of maintaining ego and vulnerability.
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
After a sell-out run and a wave of glowing reviews in 2024 and 2025, Harry Stachini returns with his hotly anticipated new show: Lobster. 'British comedy at its best' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). Packed with sharp observational storytelling, huge laughs and undeniable likability, Stachini's new hour dives into the life changes we all face. For Harry, that’s meant travelling the world, falling in love and becoming housemates with his dad. A firm favourite with audiences across the UK and beyond, Harry has amassed millions of views online. 'His anecdotes are as funny as they’re outrageous' **** (EdFestMag.com).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
A powerhouse double bill from two comedians with nothing in common! Michael Cook and Amy Albright bring a new show packed with big energy and even bigger laughs. Two comedians, two perspectives, one very funny show.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey
Games Room
Can you find a girlfriend, even if they know you sleep with a weighted blanket? That’s the question we all ask, whilst laying alone under our Silent Night Washable Weighted Blanket with removable cover. Now available in grey. In his latest absurd outing, silly and surreal comedian Ben O’Sullivan will try desperately to avoid talking about his intimacy issues, whilst allowing the full burden of his romantic failings to land on the, already heavy, weighted blanket. ‘Ben reminds me of a young James Acaster and look what he achieved’ (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). ‘Side-splittingly brilliant’ (WeLoveBrighton.com). 'Amusingly quirky’ (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Winner Billy T Award 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival. Winner Breakthrough Act 2025 NZ Comedy Guild. Gotta be funny to make that money and Hoani Hotene is in Melbourne to make that happen. Catch this award-winning Kiwi comedian while you can. Known for a smart but casual style, Hoani has a long list of awards and has travelled through NZ, Australia and Edinburgh making people laugh. 'It's clear big things are on the horizon for him' (NZ Herald).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
Holmes/Shah is a satirical one-act play following shamed Real Housewife reality star Jen Shah and disgraced biotech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes as they team up to try to scam their way out of Bryan Federal Prison. Jen and Liz form a burgeoning friendship at "camp" based on their love of motherhood, business, and delusions of grandeur. The two must convince The Warden to sign off on their convoluted plan to an early release. Will Jen get out in time for BravoCon? Will Elizabeth accidentally invent Theranos 2.0? All will be revealed in the raucous yet earnest Holmes/Shah.
theSpaceTriplex
Studio
How Now Brown Rao is a smart, silly and sharply observed stand-up show about identity, ambition and trying to make sense of life while barely keeping it together. A former astrophysics researcher turned comedian, Rao knows how the universe works but struggles with everyday adulthood. He explores being a brown Australian navigating family expectations, creative work and burnout in a confusing world, whilst clinging to a sense of joy. Judge's Pick Melbourne Fringe 2023. Adelaide Fringe Fund Recipient 2026. Clever and wildly entertaining. Intelligent, charming.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
A spellbinding comedy-cabaret-poetry extravaganza, blending sharp wordplay, visual gags and mind-boggling trivia into an unmissable hour of laughs, learning and surprises that subverts genre and expectations. Performed by neurospicy Renaissance man, Ben Dali, the show draws on a life spanning many careers, from gameshow host to stage hypnotist to primary teacher. Highlights include a journey through English's finest Humdinger Words; innocent childhood poems juxtaposed with depraved adult sequels; and a visual comedy treat comparing country outlines to their outlandish doppelgängers. Including insights into hypnosis and genuine improvised rhyming mentalism. Designed for the intellectually curious.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
I posted a video every day for a year. It didn’t go the way I thought it would.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Spain's Best Export, (As seen on Live At The Apollo, HIGNFY, Comedy Central and more) returns with an explosively funny show! Featuring Ignacio Lopez, with support from Ignacio Lopez, and newcomer Ignazio Lopes, hosted by Ignacio Lopez. 'A crowd-pleasing act for sure. This observational comic has struck a more compelling path' (List). 'A comedic genius at work. Sharp wit mixed with a dose of the ridiculous. A must see!' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Charming, charismatic, hilarious. Will have you leaving with a smile on your face' (Deadline.com).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Back for a fourth year and officially a Fringe favourite, Impromptunes returns with their signature musical mayhem. You suggest a title and seconds later the curtain rises on a brand-new musical, performed for the first, last and only time. Everything is made up on the spot – songs, scenes and choreography unfold before your eyes as Australia's finest improvisers create a full musical packed with hijinks, harmonies and hilarity. It's unrehearsed. It's unpredictable. It's a whole lot of fun. It's Impromptunes! 'Outrageously funny' ***** (TheatrePeople.com.au).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Join Box of Frogs for uplifting and hilarious improvised comedy as they return for their fourth triumphant year! Expect the unexpected as these quick-witted performers instantly create silly sketches, catchy songs and ridiculous characters – all inspired by your suggestions! Each show from this award-winning troupe (Best Improv Show, Derek Awards, Edinburgh Fringe 2025) is completely made-up and utterly unique! Audiences say they were 'Laughing hard the whole way through!' and it's 'So good we went back again! Genuine belly laughs'. 'Comedy royalty' ***** (Derek Awards). 'Hilariously funny' ***** (@MoreishTVOfficial).
theSpace on the Mile
Space 3
Improvabunga! is the totally improvised movie musical adventure extravaganza. See your favourite film genres come alive on stage in an improvised romp described as 'one of the best improvisation pieces in Edinburgh' **** (EdFringeReview.com). Featuring live musical accompaniment and buzzers that you can use to control the performers. There'll be songs, there'll be tears, there'll be kisses (or slaps) and there will be funny. The Watch This Improv Troupe are back for their 21st Edinburgh Fringe and are ready to create a fantastic story before your very eyes. 'Consistently and outrageously funny' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). Derek Awards Best Improv 2018.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Lower Theatre
Buzzers at the ready: join us for a head-to-head improv comedy showdown, pitting the legendary Oxford Imps against hilarious special guest teams from across the UK and beyond! Expect puns at pace, snappy scenes and buckets of friendly competition. Bring your question-setting heads and take your seat at the wildest, wackiest quiz in town! (And, please, whatever you do, don't tell the BBC...)
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Need help? So do they! Reba with an H, and whoever she is dating now, think they signed up to attend a couples therapy seminar, but they accidentally signed up to HOST it. They help the audience, and the audience helps them (maybe!) through a series of relationship building exercises designed for breakthroughs or break-ups!
Greenside @ George Street
Lime Studio
Welcome aboard Faraway Airlines for your flight from Edinburgh to Sydney, Australia. Regrettably your flight has been delayed by an hour but your Aussie air hostesses Sarah and Laura have a plan to keep you entertained. Sit back and enjoy four wonderful acts, serving as your live in-flight entertainment, as your flight attendants scramble to get this plane off the ground.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Kat wants to be remembered. But being the favourite child is impossible when your competition is a literal angel. With Irish charm and cutting wit, Kat explores Catholic guilt, sibling rivalry and the "sainthood" of the dead in her sharp, storytelling debut. If you want a saint, go to church. If you want the truth, come to this. Tour support for Rosie Jones, Janine Harouni and Tatty Macleod, Kat made her television debut on BBC One and BBC Three as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards. Winner of the 2026 Chortle Hotshots bursary awards.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
One man. Twelve ironing boards. One epic soundtrack. Get ready to be amazed as physical comedian Jody Kamali masterfully transforms everyday household items into the tools of a Hollywood-style, action-packed movie. With heart-pounding moments and emotional depth, this show thrilled audiences during its packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 and 2025 earning numerous standing ovations. There's gunfire, there's a wedding, there's more gunfire and there's revenge – plus plenty of laughter along the way. 'Demands applause' (Scotsman). 'Astonishing' (DarkChat.co.uk). 'Unapologetically mindless' (Guardian). 'Wonderfully "fringe-y" Fringe show' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Slapstick and delightful' (One4Review.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Fallen former child figure skating starlet now drives the Zamboni at the ice rink. Is this her destiny? Or can she glide her way back to the top again? Isabelle Glinn (Man Up finalist, Soho Labs alum, cast member of five star award-winning show Crime Scene Improvisation, ex-Disney princess) is 'charm-personified' (TheReviewsHub.com) and will delight you in this surreal, whimsical and totally ridiculous solo clown show through the medium of song, dance and of course, ice. 'A phenomenal performance... impressive to see such creativity on display' (EdFringeReview.com). ‘Over-confident in her sporting abilities' (BroadwayWorld.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (3x Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe) hosts this show for history fans, its sixth year at the Fringe. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based "on this day" in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Edinburgh people and events. Recorded for the It Just So Happened history podcast. Up-to-date details on the podcast website www.itjustsohappened.co.uk and @ItJustSo1 on Twitter and BlueSky. ‘A fascinating and funny history podcast’ [s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s]½ (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). ’A quirky history podcast with a friendly splash of humour’ ***½ (TheReviewsHub.com).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Welcome to an average day at The Firm, where you can be electrocuted, waterboarded, strip-teased, and faxed before noon, all before coffee arrives. Clara, head of operations and part-time cult leader, runs the office with charisma capable of sending fleets of dancing men to war and back again for tea. Beside her is Marie, the newest and most competent assistant in company history, diligent but rarely heard once Clara begins. Today, however, the universe has unionised against them: systems fail, clients revolt, and disasters multiply from a single, damning mistake.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 1
As seen on Channel 4, Jack McMinn (Musical Comedy Awards 2025 Runner-up) and Absana Rutherford present Petfood!, a critically acclaimed mix of sketches, cabaret, music and more! Join the pair for laughs, tears (from laughing), and some surprises along the way (probably more laughs and tears, realistically). Bring tissues regardless. 'Left a real impact' (Evening Standard). 'Surprised and delighted' (FunnyWomen.com). 'I want to work with [Jack]' (Jon Batiste, 8x Grammy winner). 'Unique and delightful' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'Incredibly talented' (BrightonFringe.org). Sketch-Off 2026 Semi-finalists.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
BAFTA winner and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu/C4's Big Boys), revives his debut comedy-theatre hour, a decade on from its first Fringe run. Featuring the original show (co-written with his nan) and new content, this retrospective explores grief, milking having a dead dad for personal/professional gain, the innocence of writing just for oneself before the interference of "telly wankers", and the palpable regret of his own decline into becoming said "telly wanker". Directed by Gabriel Bisset-Smith. 'Good Grief 2.0 [is] a delightful and still affecting watch' (Guardian). 'Engaging, frank, humorous' (New York Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Archaeology for perverts. An excavation of the soul. Also, some actual old things: castles... pottery... your mum. A spiky, filthy, uplifting hour of stand-up by Jacob Hatton about dark times, old and new featuring cats, fascism, the Romans and MILFs. A show that will, this Fringe, be your Roman Empire whether you like it or not. No truth will be left unburied. 'Proper gags' (Chortle.co.uk). Brilliantly British humour' (EdfringeReview.com). Hastings Fringe Best Newcomer nominee.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Jade Gebbie (British Comedy Guide Performance Award finalist 2025 and writer for The News Quiz, Nature Table) has always been a people pleaser – but now she’s hit her mid-thirties she’s delving into how it’s held her back, annoyed her loved ones and why overthinking fictional scenarios isn’t a reasonable excuse for missing a work meeting. Come along to this debut from Jade for fun, laughter and a bit of anxiety... after all, she is a millennial.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Masculinity is in crisis! Alpha Dogs and Macho Maniacs dominate the conversation. But is there another way? Can feminism work for men? What are the benefits of the sit-down-wee? Join hilariously funny, critically acclaimed, all-round good egg Jake Baker (recipient of the Fringe Monkey Talent Award 2025) as he explores a more gentle approach to being a chap. 'Thoughtful and very funny!' (List). 'Quietly impressive; a talent that shouldn't be overlooked' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Endearingly offbeat' **** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). ‘Consistent laughter throughout, an easy manner at the mic belies the cleverness of the writing’ (Scotsman).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
'Hi James, We're finding audiences don't really want trauma right now. Would you consider something punchier? Warmly, The Industry.' NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy nominee, James Barr is back with a brand-new show! A comedian and broadcaster on Hits Radio, he is the storyteller behind one of the most talked-about shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum). British Comedy Guide's Best Reviewed Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show longlist, British LGBT Awards 2025 Top 10 LGBTQ+ Public Figure.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Domestic abuse isn't funny, but this show is. Trailblazing comedian James Barr returns to Edinburgh with his bold, award-nominated, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub.com.au) stand-up hour about the things his ex-boyfriend did to him, including a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Shortlisted at The British LGBT Awards. ‘Gloriously empowering’ ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). As seen on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Hits Radio UK and the British Podcast Award-winning A Gay and A NonGay.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Scottish comedy sensation James Gardner returns for a limited run with a bold yet unpretentious show packed full of jokes and comic disaster, dealing with everything from life in London to middle age and his love for Scottish football. A regular at comedy clubs in Glasgow and London with over 60 million views online, James is not to be missed. As seen/heard on TalkSPORT, Off the Ball, Breaking The News. 'Really, really funny' (BBC Scotland). 'Killed me' (Ally McCoist). 'This fella is gonna kill it as a comedian' (TalkSPORT).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
What happens when the compulsion to avoid conflict at all costs collides with the messy realities of adult life? Loss of identity, marriage troubles, and a terrible misunderstanding in a Barcelona sex club, that's what. In his debut Edinburgh comedy hour, Barcelona-based Englishman, James Regal, explores what it means to know yourself when you've spent your life being whoever the room needs you to be. 'Sharp and playful' (Michelle Wolf). 'A corking tale…with a remarkable late twist' (British Comedy Guide). Dov's Best Jewish Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. 'Loose, raw, and genuinely funny.'
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
A compilation of the festival’s best acts, unredacted! 2026 was the year we found out what was suspected about the wicked elites and their sick behaviours. Unfortunately it’s looking like the odious elitist men (and maybe like two women) will get away with their depravity and evade justice, but they can't evade punchlines! All aboard the LOL-ita Express. Late-night, dark humour, diverse line-ups, produced by award-winning comics.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
After a sell-out show in 2025, award-winning Irish comedian John O’Keeffe debuts a new work-in-progress show in Edinburgh! One of the most exciting stand-ups in the Irish comedy scene and Best New Act Award-winner for Bray Comedy Festival. He has performed with Michelle Wolf, Joanne McNally, David O’Doherty, Neil Delamare and provided tour support for Steve Hofstetter and Amos Gill. ‘So funny’ (Wendy Liebman). ‘Classic stand-up... a real showman’ (Ruben Rajah). 'Savage' (Amos Gill). **** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (TheWeeReview.com). Comedy.co.uk recommended solo show 2025! 'Lushly unpredictable, dark but personable, a cracking Irish comedian' (Comedy.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
After a sold-out 2025 run, the hit show returns! Accepting responsibility for life's disasters with sharp, self-deprecating humour. From therapy struggles, to awkward relationships and common frustrations, this hilarious Irishman will have you laughing non-stop. One of the most exciting stand-ups in the Irish comedy scene. Winner Best New Act Award at Bray Comedy Festival, he has performed with top comedians such as Michelle Wolf, Joanne McNally, David O'Doherty and Neil Delemare. 'So funny' (Wendy Liebman). 'Classic stand-up' (Ruben Rajah). 'Savage' (Amos Gill). 'A cracking Irish comedian' (Comedy.co.uk). **** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (TheWeeReview.com). Comedy.co.uk recommended show 2025!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
'Give me a time, give me a venue, I know what I'm having when Love's On The Menu...' Move over Oasis: it’s the reunion gig of your favourite 00s boyband that definitely existed – The Teenage Heartthrobs. Hear the scandalous, moving, and at times erotic story of the band’s rollercoaster journey from rags to riches and back to rags. Featuring the hits ‘Ooo Girl’, ‘Monday Morning’ and many more. Hilarious musical comedy from John and Christian, the BBC-featured, Leicester Square Sketch-Off 2025 semi-finalists. 'Hilarious' **** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Flight of the Conchords meets Busted' (Jake Baker).
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Jon Gibbons (twice-nominated, BBC New Comedy Award) is venturing out solo. Fresh off his regrettably named 2025 split bill show Some Young Boys, a silly show in which a reviewer stated 'Jon really can cause an absolute ruckus' (EdFringeReview.com). A show about growing up as a member of Generation Z and why they're the worst – an idea that everyone can get on board with, as well as growing up as a man of God and what the hell that does to you.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
Julie Belliveau is enlightened? Nope! Join this Canadian/Kiwi recovering Catholic in a high-energy and uplifting journey filled with tales of marrying an Irishman, motherhood, IVF, health (sometimes mental) problems, moving to Italy and the odd adult nursery rhyme thrown in for good measure. Julie is known for her hilarious storytelling and quick witted crowd work. Julie was a finalist in the New Zealand RAW Comedy Quest and nominated as ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2021 New Zealand Comedy Awards. Come see this rising star who prompted Kyla Cobbler to exclaim, ‘What a woman!’ after she stepped offstage.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
A gay man, a total virgin, a soldier and Buddha walk into a bar. Just Blokes, new Scottish writing, explores male relationships today through sharp dialogue and uncomfortable honesty, challenging masculinity, vulnerability and the quiet pressures men place on themselves and each other. When silence is treated as strength and humour as the universal bandage, what remains unspoken? The piece asks how men can better advocate for themselves and for one another, questioning stoicism as survival, laughter as the best medicine and the Irish goodbye as the only way to leave a party.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 1
A comedy about false eyelashes and the truth that sizzles beneath: with the signature wit that's made them a staple of downtown New York, Sayre celebrates the stylish women of yesteryear and forges a path towards being the witty, wonderful, fabulous and foul-mouthed dame they've always dreamed they'd be. To Sayre, being a 40-Year-Old Woman is more than candles on a cake; it's a way of being fully yourself. Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a hilarious ride!
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dairy Room
A sharp, witty show developed through sold-out previews and major comedy festivals across the UK. Praised by BlizzardComedy.co.uk as a 'masterclass in full-length storytelling', it blends punchlines with a satisfying narrative. The show explores Justina’s journey as an immigrant since moving to the UK in 2014, capturing the humour and challenges of adapting to a new culture. Justina is an award-winning comedian and a finalist in So You Think You’re Funny? She supported Hayley Ellis, Nina Gilligan, Mark Bittlestone and Katie Norris on tour and appeared on NextUp and BBC iPlayer. Described as Brilliant' (Micky Flanagan).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Millennial Girl throws you headfirst into the drama, nostalgia and chaos of the 2000s through Kat Ronson’s viral throwback character, Katie, amassing over 70 million views online. Join Katie as she salutes the generation that didn’t break the internet, but built it. Millennial Girl will haunt you with sweeping fringes, limewire viruses and questions you couldn't help but ask... ASL? Kat Ronson, hailed by Wonderland as 'One of British comedy’s brightest new talents', has performed to sold-out crowds across the UK, culminating in her sketch show 'The Whoreing Twenties' debuting at Leicester Square Theatre.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Get ready for a madcap, comedy-gameshow adventure from Leicester Comedy Festival Best Variety Show nominee – Katie Pritchard. Expect songs, romps, the best suit ever made out of a pair of curtains, and the unexpected in this off-the-wall caper which obeys no conventional rules! This b!tch is batch cooking! 'A comedy music powerhouse' ***** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Literally the most hilarious thing in the world' ***** (PepperAndSalt.uk). 'One of my favourite shows' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). Musical Comedy Award-winner. As seen on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4). Directed by Adam Larter.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Canadian comedian Katie-Rose Petley makes her Edinburgh debut with Dirty Bitch, a fearless dive into growing up in the church, progressive parenting, and sex pre-9/11. Katie-Rose is known for her fresh, filthy and unfiltered storytelling. With material that's dark, shameless, disturbingly relatable and delightfully vulgar. Whether she's unpacking religion, motherhood or the ups and downs of dog ownership, she tells it like it is, with zero apologies. (I know, how un-Canadian!).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Killer Comedy Club brings you the very best comedy talent from the UK comedy circuit and beyond for a killer night of stand-up comedy. Hosted by Harry Stachini, 'British comedy at its best' (One4Review.co.uk), and the award-winning Lewis Coleman. Join Harry and Lewis for an evening of laughs and a new special guest comedian every night. No gimmicks, just exactly what it says on the tin: Killer acts. Killer line-ups. Killer Comedy. It's a no-brainier choice for a guaranteed giggle!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
One of Ireland's most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand-new show. After his sell-out UK and Ireland tour in 2025 including a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival Killian is back with Killian Dollar Baby. Killian is one of the biggest stars of Irish sketch comedy with a huge online following. He is also one part of the award-winning Young Hot Guys podcast.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Dive into the wonderful weird world of Kitty's salon, where you're not just a spectator but an active participant. Get ready to be entertained by the vivacious and totally trustworthy beautician, listening to her quirky tales whilst getting your imaginary hair done. Take an hour to escape with your favourite Northern beautician, where every seat is the best in the house because you're right in the thick of the action.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Are you depressed, anxious, hate your job, or having an existential crisis? So is Lance. Asian immigrant with OCD, he is losing a battle with his brain. Born in Hungary and living in Britain, life as a perpetual foreigner has cost him his sanity. A dark confessional hour about racism, mental health, fear, and embracing your crazy. What happens when you let your intrusive thoughts run wild? 'Like the Eras Tour but without the music' (Himself). Get-Up Stand Up New Comedian of the Year Finalist 2024.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 21 years: an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh – and now this clean version has arrived! It's the same succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-up comedy headliners chosen from around the Fringe, with the rude bits taken out, so suitable for everyone! With four different comics daily and it's Pay What You Can entry! 'Highly recommended' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Cracking comedy selection' ***** (Cream of the Fringe). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Herald Sun). **** (TheArgus.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Chamber
Woman(33) has a bag of tote bags, a uterus in retrograde and an inkling her life is one size too small. When a trip to IKEA can’t fix her problems, she sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Join this joke-packed therapy session/solo clown show about finding joy in the modern world through self-ridicule, love and play. The Woman is Lilla Multipass (Sketch Off semi-finalist). 'Chaos element' ***** (MorningStarOnline.co.uk). 'Has bones made from pure fun' (JamesOfWalsh.com). 'Lilla is a big idiot – cracks me up' (Lara Ricote). 'An exciting, hilarious talent' (Mick Barnfather). Now take a deep breath!
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Get ready to laugh out loud with Live Comedy from Toronto... well... kinda. Everyone in Toronto is from somewhere else so we brought the best and brightest from everywhere else: Michi (Chile), Clif Knight (Guyana), Dimi Kolovopoulos (Greece), Arsy (Iran), Manny Mangat (India). It's like the World Cup from the 6ix. A fast-paced showcase of sharp-witted jokers, you’re sure to be in stitches every night! Make it the place you cap off the night! Tickets on sale now!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Born and raised in Catholic Ireland, Lorna finds herself barefoot and bewildered in Barcelona. Through storytelling, and crowd work, she explores Catholic guilt, sexuality and cultural confusion. Blending wit with vulnerability, the show unpacks shame and to rebuild identity in a new culture. After sold-out runs in Barcelona and Dublin, Lorna creates an atmosphere where audiences feel part of the journey. 'Lorna's charisma drives the show from start to finish... energy doesn't drop for a second' (Audience Review). A story of transformation, for anyone learning to laugh at the shame they were raised in.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
An Australian living in the UK spends some time lamenting his unfortunate habit of being walloped in the head and/or face. This show is a delving into the how's and why's of Luke getting hit, and how/if this has made him grow as a person. Why does Luke Ditchfield keep getting punched in the face? Did he deserve it? Every single time? Were there children involved? Did the children win? Join Australia's latest comedy export for the why's and how's and a show with more punchlines than Luke's own face.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
MOM! WTF!! is a comedy confessional about being raised by a “happy homemaker” in the era of free love and free-range parenting. Somehow she still became a mom herself. Carol Johnson delivers sharp stand-up, raw honesty and a cheeky women’s-rights sing-along while unpacking the drama our mothers passed down like heirlooms. Big laughs, real talk and moments that may hit a little close to home. Perfect for anyone who’s ever said, 'I thought it was just me'. Whether you’re a mom or still recovering from one, traumaste – the trauma in me bows to the trauma in you!
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Chris Dinwoodie is a five-time Scottish magic champion. What sets him apart from other magicians is his highly improvised sense of humour and audience interactions. However, it hasn’t always been plain sailing. Along the way, things have gone wrong. In this show, not only will he be amazing you with his magical skills, he’ll be confessing some of the most embarrassing and hilarious anecdotes of when things went horribly wrong. 'I wish my strikers were as talented as him' (Gordon Strachan). 'The best comedy-magician in Scotland' (Des McLean).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
One man. One song. One hour. Award-winning comedian Conk takes to the stage and sings the same song over and over again on repeat for an entire hour. That's it. That's the show. Which song? You'll have to come and find out. Equal parts comedy and live art experiment, what begins as a simple musical premise of singing the same hit song over and over again spirals into a hilarious feat of absurdity.
Summerhall Festival
Red Lecture Theatre
After a sold-out Edinburgh debut run, award-winning comedian and political refugee Maria Fedulova returns with a sequel to Russian. Mafia. Family. Are you a good person? Maria thinks she is. But compared to her great-grandmother, a literal orthodox saint, is it hard for a modern Russian woman displaced to the West to live up to those expectations? 'A late-night gem of a show' **** (Scotsman). 'Raw talent... a powerhouse comedian' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Before age ten, Marina di Marzo was an unstoppable romantic force. After eleven? A cautionary tale. This New York comedian digs into her early 2000s childhood – armed with MS Paint, Sharon Stone, and her Italian heritage – to figure out exactly when and why it all went wrong. Expect real stories of Austen-level passion from primary school, Dickensian heartbreak from middle school onward and a Disney channel inspired pop song you didn’t see coming. Oh, and at some point she flashes her bra. It makes sense in context. Mostly.
Braw Venues @ Hill Street
Muse
Mary Flanigan wants to take you on a journey to the furthest reaches of the universe but she's on a budget, so have some sketches/characters/nonsense instead. Everything a bit much? Relax by watching an Irish woman do something. Characters? Special guests? Games? Mental breakdown? It’s all on the table. Comedy nonsense from a nonsensical comedian. 2024 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee and 2025 Funny Women Awards semi-finalist. 'Smart, pithy... sharp and astute' (Chortle.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Growing up, I worshipped the trailblazing Olsen twins, determined to become 90s royalty. Instead, I ended up a non-twin millennial: not white, not American... still not a twin. Raised on promises of 'can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, World Series kind of stuff,' I've lived a life less Mary-Kate and Ashley, more misadventures and absurdity. My only claim to fame is a split second in a shampoo ad... so what have I been doing? As a chaos magnet and psychiatrist, I try to work out what to do after diagnosing my childhood blueprint as a lie.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Start your morning with Mat (BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland, Komedia New Comedian 2025 semi-finalist) who’s thrown his savings at the Edinburgh fringe, instead of going on holiday to Japan. He would've loved that. The Middle is a dry, witty (early morning) look at almost middle age, middle seats, middle children, being a bad bisexual and hoping it's not too late to learn to backflip. And no, it's not too early for a show. Come with coffee, stay for the stand-up. 'Precise, direct and unwavering' (MumbleComedy.net).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
The Love Butchers attempt to solve the loneliness epidemic by orchestrating live meet-cutes right before your eyes! This interactive show forces fate’s hand, stitching strangers together in real time. Romance, chaos and a light sprinkling of gore, presented by two award-winning South African comedians. Low steaks connections, high quality laughs. Foo: 2024 Chortle Student Comedy Award. 'Assured and pacy performer' (Chortle.co.uk). Kate Pinchuck: Comedy Central, multiple Standard Bank Ovation Award, UK tour support for Schalk Bezuidenhout. 'A real find, with the talent and ideas to go a very long way' (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
It's us versus them. It's the forces of light versus the armies of darkness. It's vegans versus pastrami shops. Or... is it all a bit of a joke? A stand-up show about bringing us closer while we tear ourselves apart. Join David Rose as he unpacks our collective insanity and proves that really, we're all in this together. 'A sharp joke-writer and solid performer' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A relaxed style akin to that of Jerry Seinfeld' ***** (StageWhispers.com.au). 'Comedy wunderkind' (TheatreHaus.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Just a man singing songs about horses. Men Love Horsies: The Musical won Best In Fringe, Critic's Pick and Best In Series at the Hamilton Fringe Festival. It was selected to showcase at San Francisco Sketchfest and Toronto Sketchfest. Which is surprising. Because again: it's just a man singing songs about horses.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
Merlesque is ultimately a tale about a tail. Dr. Elle Rochford is a policy expert uprooted by America’s 2024 presidential election. Finding her PhD useless in a dry job market, Elle decides to get wet. A real fish out of water epic, Merlesque is the true story of how she transformed from a statistician into a birthday party mermaid. Because sometimes all you can do is lean into the absurdity, challenge fascism, and keep treading water.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
The medieval Swiss folk hero stands up to the tyranny of AI in this surreal take on the William Tell legend, from Malcolm Hardee Award winner Michael Brunström. Death to The Algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland! Michael Brunström is an award-winning surrealist comedian. His show Copernicus Now was nominated for the Best Show Award at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. 'A true comedy original ... a joy' **** (Scotsman). 'An artistic genius' **** (Skinny). 'You will see nothing else that is so clever and funny' **** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Does God take calls from gay guys!? NYC comedian and award-thirsty Fringe favourite Michael John Ciszewski is on the line, desperate to make his mother proud of him. Join him in the ultimate act of diva worship: an attempt to canonize his mother as an immortal saint in one hour – of comedy. Will THAT do? Does the Pope shit in the woods!! Mother, Superior is a sacrilegious, sentimental solo spectacular from 'a whip-smart comic' (BingeFringe.com) that's brave enough to ask whether our parents would rather we book a Netflix special or return their calls.
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
Are We There Yet? A raucous true tale of starting life over – in your 40s, in Spain. Buckle-up for this high octane, award-winning Australian comedian on her joyride through heartbreak, reinvention and midlife mischief. Nominated for Best Debut Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival (2026) and winner of Best Solo Show at the Barcelona Comedy Awards (2024) for a previous production. Wildly funny, boldly physical and fiercely honest – Michelle navigates love, loss and reinvention with sharp wit and irrepressible stage presence.
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
After working remotely around the world for the last three years, Mike's got some pivotal decisions to make. This new show moves beyond his tales from the road in last year’s Mike Blaha: International Joke and into uncharted territory, while asking the tough questions, like – should he move back to the US? (Kind of depends on... you know.) Will he ever find true love? (Anything’s possible). Can he still be an astronaut when he grows up? (Highly unlikely). 'A gift for comic timing. Top 10. Recommended' (Stageraw.com for Mike Blaha: International Joke).
Le Monde
Dirty Martini
The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian, Ivor Dembina (**** Guardian), with his bitingly funny account of why he supports south London's most notorious football club, Millwall FC. They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
This engaging performance follows New York comedian, STOMP and Broadway veteran Mina Liccione’s adventure living in the Middle East, embracing the same Arab world she was once taught to fear. This bold show blends satirical stand-up and physical comedy to explore cultural mishaps, decolonisation, and discovering the Habibi way!‘Ground breaking’ (Fox New York)‘Very funny and completely engaging’ (BritishTheatreGuide.info)'Knockout performance' (The National, UAE).Written and performed by | Mina LiccioneDirected by | Ali Al SayedProduction Team | Kamel Elhaj, Samer Imam, Tima El OsmanProduction Companies | Dubomedy and Comedy Inc.minaliccione.comfacebook.com/minaliccionepageinstagram.com/minaliccione/
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The King is back! Mitch Benn resurrects Elvis from BBC Radio 2's legendary Steve Wright in the Afternoon show, to answer hunks of burning questions about life, death, cheeseburgers and everything in between... including the story of how Mitch managed to be possibly the most popular thing on the most popular show on British radio for over ten years, without anyone ever knowing it was him. If you have a question for Elvis, hit the QR code on the flyer or go to: mitchbenn.com/asking-elvis Thankyouverymuch. 'The country's leading musical satirist' (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Stand-up comics hit the stage with their best material before throwing caution aside for fast-paced, chaotic improvisation. Expect quick wit, big laughs and unpredictable moments as performers tackle audience suggestions and off-the-cuff challenges. The show builds to the iconic Scenes We’d Like to See finale, where comedians fire out punchlines in a rapid one-liner showdown inspired by a classic TV format. With a rotating line-up of talented acts, no two nights are ever the same. Smart, silly and brilliantly unfiltered, this is a high-energy comedy showcase that keeps the laughs coming from start to finish.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Falala, brothers! Join two medieval monks (modest!) on the quest of a lifetime (brave!) in this sacredly-stupid interactive clown epic. For the lentils are many, the donkey is happy and the Abbott won’t be back for hours. When two medieval brothers are left home alone they fling open the monastery doors and invite a wagonload of strangers to join them for a full day of doing nothing... What could go wrong? Ahhhhh! ‘Sublime’ ***** (NextMag.ca), ‘These clowns are gifts from God’ ***** (MyGayToronto.com), ‘Wickedly funny and surprisingly poignant’ (TheGlobeandMail.com), ‘Canada’s Best New Work’ (Toronto Theatre Critic’s Awards).
Greenside @ George Street
Lime Studio
The Mountebank Comedy Walk is Edinburgh's hysterical, historical, completely original and award-winning comedy walking tour, hosted by local professional and award-winning comedian and historian of Scottish history Daniel Downie. This completely unique, hilarious experience is, quite simply, Edinburgh's best walking tour! The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh was included in TripAdvisors' Top 10 Experiences in the UK, one of two experiences included on the list! ‘Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman). Downie is masterful at holding up a mirror to what it means to be Scottish.
Outside Monkey Barrel Comedy
Meeting Point
Sex, death, religion, filth – nothing is off limits in our rotating selection of muck merchants telling their dark, dirty and degenerate stand-up. Five-star comedians picked from across the festival. Not punching up or down, more like a cheeky comedy poke at everything! This strictly 18+ hour of good, clean, dirty fun is not for the easily offended!
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar
The Waverley
A saleswoman knocked on my family’s door. My mum got her number, and insisted I asked the woman out. I was single, desperate and living with my parents. We started dating and things were going well. My mum thought we were going to get married. The problem was, this woman was already married. It was open marriage, but I didn't have courage to tell my sheltered, Christian parents the raunchy truth. So, I tried keeping the marriage a secret. I tried and failed. This stand-up comedy show explains it all.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Remember the rush of emotions as a teen, trying to transition into being an adult and finding your place in the world? Simon does. The joy of finding your favourite pop star as a teen and growing up with them means you always have their music to guide you. This charming funny show takes you through the highs and lows of Simon’s life as he comes to term with being himself, learning about his visual disability and how to rebuild his life.
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
Multi award-winning Fringe legend with an extraordinary new stand-up show. Contains full-frontal nudity! Ewwww! After a throwaway comment from a 20-year-old, Nathan begins to unravel. Is he old? In this daring, electrifying hour, he responds the only way he knows how: by taking the biggest risk of his career. Expect powerful storytelling, brutal honesty and a moment you will never forget. Star of six specials (three on Amazon Prime), BBC Radio 5 Live and million-downloaded podcast Daily Notes. ‘An excellent comedian’ ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Vulnerability, self-exposure (literally), and razor-sharp storytelling combine' (Leicester Mercury).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Noah's in charge, and you're all animals!! Embarking on his first cruise ship contract, newly single Noah flees his old life in search of stardom on the ark. Finding himself caught up in cosmic plans much larger and apocalyptic than he could have anticipated, he must find ways to keep the existential dread (and animal couples) at bay. Nathaniel Jones writes and performs in a Noah's Ark character comedy about a cappella, the apocalypse and stepping up at work. Directed by award-winning director Sam Smith.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
After a run at Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Naughty Cabaret is coming back to Edinburgh in 2026. A queer feminist extravaganza full of energy, absurdity and ridiculousness. 'Late night absurdity doesn't come much more fun than this' **** (ToDoList.org.uk). With an ever-changing line up of clown, character comedy, boyband, burlesque and more. Previous guest performers include Lorna Rose-Treen, Lara Ricote, Elf Lyons, Siblings, Ria Lina, Lucy Hopkins and Paulina Lenoir. Hosted by Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume, also seen in the 'irresistibly silly' **** (Guardian) clown comedy Troll.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
In the sorting room of a late-night post office, a naughty 1940s postman passes an hour with pranks, letters and telegrams from the future, while waiting for news of the war in this fast-talking, absurdist character comedy. Brand new show from acclaimed clown, Tom Whiston. Directed by Tanika Lay-Meachen. 'A night of great fun' (Chortle.co.uk). ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). **** (Fringesider.com). ****(GetYourCoatsOn.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Join award-winning comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti, her masks, Monkey and some of her favourite acts from across the Fringe. ‘Richly entertaining, joyfully funny chaos’ **** (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
The Dead Ducks, finally having moved on from the blasted wasteland of comedy, are perturbed to be invited to the hilltop stately home of a former colleague. As punchlines and corpses begin to pile up, the choice is made clear: commit to the bit or risk being the next body found in the parlour. Will help arrive before daybreak? Will any of the Ducks escape their grisly fate? Can no one really tell that the Cardinal is a bear? The University of York’s premier sketch troupe are back! Supported by Stevie Martin’s student comedy fund.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Stephenson Theatre
Clinton Barnes spent a decade advising global brands. Goldman Sachs. TikTok. Airbus. He had frameworks. Processes. A rigorous analytical approach. He quit to do stand-up. 30 minutes of sharp observational comedy about the things everyone has silently agreed to walk past. Like why we have dogs, why we don't have bidets and the lessons tech bros don't learn at Burning Man. Australian. Formerly corporate. Currently this.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
This show mines the depth of human identity while deftly exploring all sides. Who am I kidding? This show is just me proving how Black I am. Because I am so Black. Nate takes us on a journey through his life using storytelling from his childhood and beyond to fix racism in America. In one show he fixes all of American racism. I promise you.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Fleming Theatre
The Fringe's long-running, cult-hit comedy panel show that you influence in real time is back. Three top comics answer your daft questions, perform the stand-up you want to see and do fiendish comedy challenges set by you. Never the same show twice, a must for comedy fans who want to see some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival be put through their paces. A great chance to find your new favourite comedian and create real Fringe memories.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
New show! What do people say behind my back? What will they say when I'm dead and gone? Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina (**** Guardian) gets his retaliation in first, compiling and presenting his own obituary live on stage.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
An hour of mostly stand-up aiming to explore what I do or don't have in common with the mighty Octopus. These may include: multitasking, sexually aggressive females, a vigilant mother, mating for life, the ability to squeeze through even the tiniest gaps, a brain of many parts, delicious (but chewy), ability to completely change appearance, squirting ink from a gland near the anus and popular with the Spanish. Probably. **** (Chortle.co.uk) **** (Entertainment-Focus.com). **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Rubs off onto everybody around her' **** (FunnyWomen.com).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
Cults are funny... we know, we were born into one. Join us, Jonas and Sylas, as we tell all about our ridiculous upbringing. What did we used to believe? Why did we knock at your door at 10 in the morning? Who's Jehovah? One is a Norwegian goat farmer, the other is a Transylvanian actor, both escaped a cult. After years of soul searching (let's be honest, therapy) we're ready to have a laugh. Don't make us knock on your door.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Ugh. Ugh ugh. Ooga. Ooga ooga. Ugh ugh ugh. Unga bunga. Ooga ugh. Ugh. **** (Scotsman). As seen on Finn vs History, BBC Three and David Attenborough's Walking with Cavemen. Soho Rising 2026. Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off finalist 2025. Best Debut nominee, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. 'Ollie West is animalistic and quite frightening' (AYoungerTheatre.com). This is not a decision you will regret.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
A stand-up comedy show featuring Ireland's Next Top Comic Winner 2024 Dan Stephens. He talks about the ups-and-downs of a single 37-year-old Irish man with a mullet. He is a regular at all of the main stand-up comedy venues in Ireland including The Laughter Lounge, The International Comedy Club, and The Craic Den. He has also headlined shows across Texas and Florida.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
You’ve heard of the smash pop musical Six... but have you heard of One? What happens when a woman destined to be a star (Carlie Craig) falls in love with her childhood crush from TV, only to discover they've been living a double life through their whole relationship? She writes pop songs about it! But then what happens when she sells out her concert about that relationship and then there's no more running from herself? She is forced to reconcile her reality with her newfound popstar identity.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Thistle Theatre
Being different is hilarious... once you embrace it! Other is a two-person stand-up show about the experiences of being different, trying/pretending to fit in and learning to embrace your otherness. If you've ever been in a situation where you feel like you don't belong, this show is for you! Rohan and Mani uniquely incorporate elements of observational stand-up, split-bill, double act and audience participation (with a quiz!) to ultimately demonstrate that we're all other in our own ways. Previous audience acclaim includes: 'Thoughtful and awesome. Laughed till my sides hurt!' and 'Such a good mix of comedy and heart'.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
All the worlds a stage and Claudia Winkleman is its mighty director. In Out Damned Traitor!, the greats of Shakespeare’s plays take to the Roundtable – but little do they know, under the cover of Birnam Wood, fair is foul and foul is fair. Will faithful blood make our traitors hands unclean? Well, revenge is a dish best served at the Fringe. Join us for a night of poisn'd chalices and blood stained hands. With daggers drawn and trust undone, will the faithful stand when the final banishment falls?
theSpace on the Mile
Space 2
Outlaugh is a cut-throat comedy and social strategy competition show using the rules of the reality show Survivor. Over the course of six shows, twelve comedians will face off in comedic challenges for immunity, while the losers have to vote each other out at tribal council. Every show will feature unique comedy challenges and live eliminations, with a chance for audience members to help their favourite contestants with hidden advantages. Twelve comedians. Six shows. One (similar to / legally distinct from) Survivor.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Fleming Theatre
Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs all over the world, but without the swearing! PG Hits is a professional stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out the really rude bits so everybody can have fun. Comedy fans of all ages and all tastes will have something to enjoy, as we bring you a diverse lineup from the very best that the festival has to offer. ***** (MixUpTheatre.com). 'PG Hits! is for you' **** (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Nominee: Hollywood Fringe Tour Ready Award – Adelaide Fringe 2026. Nominee: Take A Chance On Adelaide Award – Adelaide Fringe 2026. 'A show you couldn't be bored of in nine lives' ****½ (Fringe Benefits, podcast). 'Hilarious one-woman show' ****½ (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Relentlessly silly... a must-see' **** (InDailySA.com.au). One cat. Nine lives. Zero chill. Meow meow meow moew meow meow mEow mew meow mReow purr mewww meeow mreow miaow meow mau mrrr meeoow meoq meww meow meow meow Meow mrow Meow weom MROWW miau meow meow meow Mrrrrew purr purr MEOW meeooww.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Will just got his first car at 33. There's nowhere to park it. When a private spot opens up on his Jersey City block, five neighbours make a silent calculation: whoever gets it gets the life they've been putting off. What follows is sabotage, catfishing and a traffic cone with the moral authority of the Geneva Convention. This sharp, warm musical comedy is about the gap between the life we're building and the one already in front of us... Set to an original score and staged on six feet of contested asphalt.
Greenside @ George Street
Lime Studio
Tino, an Italian surviving Britain, finds comedy in passive aggression, rainy days and polite lies. Expect tales of cultural clashes, awkward encounters and the absurdities of life abroad.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
"Make the title self-explanatory", they said. Yeah. You can't say that to an autistic person and expect them not to hemorrhage. The show is funny songs and stories about office friendships, overrated lyrics, the shadowy underworld of karaoke and musical comedy itself in a choreographed maelstrom of neurodiversity. It's self-explanatory but with nothing left to the imagination, it's useless as a selling point. There; title explained. Well... sort of. Just see it, mun. You could win a crème egg.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Paul Savage has some mad stuff happen to him: he's been kidnapped, carjacked and accidentally did a jailbreak of a psychiatric ward. All whilst volunteering for charity. Come see how he's turned having a gun stuck in his face into jokes. Based on a far too true story. 'It is impressive to see the range and breadth of Savage's skill set' ***** (TheatreThoughtsAus.online). 'If you love to laugh, he should be in your to-see list' ***** (TheatreScotland.co.uk). 'Whatever the material, Savage is a naturally amusing host. A dependably funny hour' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Funny as f*ck' [s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s]½ (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
Phil's great-grandfather was a decorated WWI veteran; Phil once tried to cook soup in a kettle and ended up with third-degree burns. This charmingly chaotic hour pits a hero's legacy against Phil's own spectacular modern failures. Expect relaxed storytelling with an unvarnished absurd edge, as Phil explores the messy consequences of being an idiot. It's a hilarious dive into the beauty of life's chaos – a reminder that we don't always have to find deep meaning in our choices or mistakes to enjoy the ride. 'Well constructed stories merge into one another seamlessly' (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
A backstage farce follows a struggling community theatre attempting to stage a melodramatic mystery while everything goes hilariously wrong. Miscast actors, clashing egos and a playwright who keeps rewriting create chaos as opening night approaches in Rick Abbott's Play On!
Central Hall
Auditorium
24 - 29 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
07 - 10 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
17 - 22 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Grand Theatre
13 - 15 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Step into the not-so-glittery world of Princess Sparkles, a professional princess-for-hire who’s very available, a teeny bit unstable and just that little bit too much. Appearing at five-year-old's birthday parties somewhere near you, she’s flustered, running late and it seems more than just her costume is coming apart at the seams. Lily Maryon’s debut show is an unhinged hour of character comedy with a theatrical twist, casting the audience in the role of the children as Sparkles fights to keep the party and herself together.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
LGBTQIA+ Fringe performers read their REAL teenage diaries, angsty poetry, thirsty fanfic and terrible tumblr posts. A different line-up of queer performers every night, sharing hilariously cringe-but-true tales from their coming-of-age era. 'Often funny... always entertaining' ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'If Queer Diary was held on the moon, the most anti-capitalist queers would be befriending Bezos in hopes of a rocket ride' (DIVA Magazine). Hosted by Beth Watson: 'An incredibly funny, charismatic performer, who absolutely embraces the silliness' **** (Instagram.com/West.End.With.Me), 'Joyful comedy throughout' ****(ToDoList.Org.uk). 'The verbatim diary entries... are admittedly shocking – and hilarious' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Garden Room
A late-night, adults-only version of the hit kids show Quest for the Coolest Animal in the World. This unfiltered edition dives into the most inappropriate, unethical and downright disturbing behaviours in the animal kingdom. With award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and musician / comedian Elaine Fellows: expect lies, scams and creatures behaving very, very badly. Winner: Pegasus Awards, Best Kids Show 2024. Winner: Children's Event, Weekly Award, Fringe World Perth 2025. 'A show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious' ***** (KidsInAdelaide.com.au). 'Standout scientific fun!' ****½ ((AdelaideFringe.com.au/FringeFeed).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Hi, Gwen here, I'm out of prison and, no, I don't have any more bacon and egg flavoured vapes for sale! BUT, this is my next venture, I'll teach you how to become resilient, gorgeous and gregarious through my late night rambunctious extravaganza, with dance music and interaction. Gwen was a finalist in the Sketch Off Awards 2025 and the winner of the Luke Rollason Character Bursary. Rachel Baker is a Big Value Act 2026, Funny Women Finalist and Birmingham Breaking Talent nominee. As heard on BBC Radio 4.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
After the dramatic cancellation of her show at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, multi award-winning comedian, Rachel Creeger, presents her brand-new show, a brutally warm and funny exploration of when it's paranoia, and when they're really out to get you. 'Her show is one of the Fringe's big talking points' **** (Telegraph). 'There is a huge scope for humour around culture and religion. Rachel Creeger is the pinnacle of this.' **** (FunnyWomen.com) 'Clever banter and sharp observation that crosses the religious divide' (EdFringeReview.com). 'Very, very funny' **** (Jewish Chronicle).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Ramsey has reckoned with death but is unsure what to do in the meantime. Lucky for you he has decided to fill this time with stand-up comedy. Leicester Square New Comedian 2026 finalist and RAW Comedy New South Wales 2024 finalist.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
'The fastest freestyle I have ever seen in my life, ever' (Simon Cowell). 'A lyrical and grammatical genius' **** (FringeFeed.com.au). RapGPT: the future of freestyle comedy – AI vs ADHD vs you. What happens when artificial intelligence goes head-to-head with human hyperfocus? Acclaimed Australian freestyler, Stian Macshane, takes on a custom built AI controlled entirely by the audience in a fully improvised rap challenge. Expect lightning-fast rhymes, unpredictable challenges and spontaneous comedy. Every beat, bar and punchline is created live in a chaotic clash of instinct versus algorithm in a battle to outwit machine!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
What happens when you achieve your childhood dream of having a fashion Line in NYC but the realities don't match the fantasy. When you have to start again at an age you thought you'd have a summer house or at least financial security. We follow Nicholas on his journey from Edinburgh to London, New York, LA and back again, from designer to stand up comic. Do we end up where we should be or are we at the hands of the fates? A debut show from one of the least relatable comics around.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Rhinos are going extinct and human birth-rates are declining across the West. Two young men have taken it upon themselves to Make Cum Great Again by creating the ultimate erotic experience for rhinos and people alike. Gabriel Madden ('circumcised', Chortle.co.uk) and Daniel Trengove ('uncircumcised', Dr Wong PhD) are grateful for the opportunity to present their work to you and your family.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Quality one-liners, puns and light-hearted jokes! UK Pun Championships Winner 2022. Scottish Comedian of the Year Runner-up 2021. You Must Be Joke King winner 2024. Nominated Best Stand-Up, Buxton Fringe 2023. Top Ten Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. As seen on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch. ‘A barrage of one liners... exudes confidence and charm’ ***** (Lancaster Guardian, 2023). ‘Quick, original and funny’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com, 2022). 'Immediately establishing himself as a safe pair of hands, reminiscent of a master like Milton Jones, his (justified) confidence in his material shone through' (Scotsman, 2021).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Multi award-winning comedian Richard Pulsford has taken a step away from his usual quality one-liners and pun shows to write and perform this new autobiographical show. This show sees Richard taking a nostalgic dive into his parents’ past as he tries to understand what made them who they were, and therefore discover who he is. His parentage is an unusual mix, with a dad from Yorkshire and a "foreign" mum from continental Europe. Perhaps it should be no surprise that with such a heritage, Richard ended up being, by his own admission, funny.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
Richard Stott (Comedy Central Live, ITV2 Stand Up Sketch Show) amongst other things talks about his affinity with his favourite genre of footballer. A show about the big issues of the day such as masculinity, disability and the fact that Sabrina Carpenter looks like a scouser. **** (Skinny), **** (ThreeWeeks), **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). UK Pun Championship Finalist 2026. Guardian Top 10 Jokes Of The Fringe 2023. Come see why he's known on the circuit as absolutely unplayable on his day.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
A patchwork of comedy, sketches, poetry and whatever else happens – throw enough mud at the wall somethings gotta stick! Right That's It (I've Had Enough) tumbles through everyday characters and everyday experiences. The feelings, thoughts and fears of life. Fleeting conversations, the absurdness in the monotony, its all about them little things. A celebration of collaboration, different every time it's performed, the audience the heart of it all – I'm looking at you! Right That’s It, I've Had Enough. What I've had enough of I'm not sure...
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
Cult comedy horror movie, Beetlejuice, retold through the songs of not-even-remotely cult band, The Beatles. A multimedia mashup tribute to the Fab Four and the Ghost with the Most by the award-winning creator of The Elvis Dead. So clap your hands or rattle your jewellery, cos it's showtime!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Dark and dirty jokes about sexuality, identity and mental health, from rising Irish and famously homosexual comedian Rob Moriarty. A regular at top clubs across the UK and Ireland, he has opened for comedians such as Mike Rice and Reginald D Hunter and was also a Leicester Square New Comedian 2024 finalist. As seen on the hit podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting. 'Excellent and fresh' (Tom Ward). 'The future of comedy. God help us' (David McSavage).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Rogier daringly and openly jokes about self-growth, why alpha men aren't real, and how honesty can be a recipe for disaster in an age of tension and turmoil. An Amsterdam-born comedian with a global voice, Rogier was raised between the Netherlands and the US. His sharp stand-up turns cultural confusion into bold, unpredictable comedy. With over 225K followers across social media, his daily videos on cultural contradictions and observations on human behaviour have accrued millions of views. 'Absolutely brilliant!' (Russell Howard).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Rohan Sharma is 'at the very forefront of an exciting new generation of British comedy' (Rolling Stone). But he's only flesh and bone at the end of the day. Maybe it's time to become more. Come unlock your full potential with the Leicester Square Comedian of the Year 2024. ***** (EdFringeReview.com). ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). **** (BroadwayWorld.com). **** (FringeReview.co.uk). **** (Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe).
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar
Basement
What happens when Britain's sharpest political impressionist steps out from behind the masks? For four decades, Rory Bremner has been the voice of our times. Now, the master satirist is back for his signature stand-up with candid conversation. From his satire series Bremner, Bird & Fortune, and appearances on Mock the Week and James Graham's Quiz, Rory's chameleonic career defies categorisation. Don't miss this rare chance to see Britain's foremost impressionist blend sharp comedy and conversation in an evening of acute observations, pitch-perfect impressions, and surprising revelations.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
New silly stand up show from 'enchanting human shaped hurricane' (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk) Ruby Carr. Ruby has been promised a Hollywood smile from her dentist in 32 weeks. The NHS only has 12 to fix her OCD. Working on her teeth and her brain all means one thing – there’s a lot going on in her head. The plan is simple: fix her teeth, fix her life, so that she can move up a metaphorical floor in her head and finally fix that pesky mental health. Nominated: Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Russell Kane: HyperActive Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane returns to the city where he won the coveted Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show back in 2010. Now he’s back, with his unique recipe of sharp wit and ‘storming physical comedy’ (Mail on Sunday). Safety warning: wear strong underwear. Pants will be spoiled. ‘Fierce, funny and heartfelt... a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do’ (Guardian). ‘An evening-long fix of stand-up espresso’ (Times). ‘Russell Kane has made his name with verbose, hyperactive comedy - and he shows no sign of slowing down’ (i Paper)
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
'When I was a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. Then, I failed to succeed, so I got those childish things straight back out'. After his specials on Amazon Prime and numerous world tours, seasoned comedian Sam Rhodes returns to explore the struggle of a childhood of abundance and an adulthood of scarcity. Have toys and collectables become a "safety net" for modern men? 'The best comedian I’ve seen in a long time' (Steve Whitmire, voice of Kermit the Frog).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
A new material stand up comedy show by Samira, known for her deadpan delivery, her devastating punchlines and the cheeky glint in her eye just before she pulls the trigger. As a daughter of refugees, with a dark sense of humour, and an often surreal and silly way of seeing the world, join Samira, winner of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? award, as she experiments and explores in this work in progress.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Best Comedy Winner, Melbourne Fringe Most Outstanding Comedy Nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Thirty years ago, Sammy J swapped comics from his school gardener. That moment set off a chain of events that led to the birth of his daughter, committing a crime and ended with a federal policeman searching his attic. 'Hero Complex' is the five-star, must-see show of Aussie comedy legend Sammy J - a real-life, hilarious comic book adventure that proves sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. “Hero Complex is, quite simply, comic genius” ***** The Advertiser Thirty years ago, Sammy J swapped comics from his school gardener. That moment set off a chain of events that led to the birth of his daughter, committing a crime and ended with a federal policeman searching his attic.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Cowbarn
Fresh from appearing as a footballer in the new season of Ted Lasso, Sapphire McIntosh debuts her first hour: a fast, funny and sharply observational show about chasing big dreams from unlikely places. Blending sharp stand-up and raw honesty with the absurd and weird, this show tackles ambition, identity and the strange overlap between football, failure and finding your way – with plenty of laughs along the way.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
She's been labelled 'delinquent', 'bad with time', and 'smart, but slow...' but Sara hates to brag. She's full-body allergic to the American grind ("ADHD," etc.). Would things be different if her country respected the moon, or hell, the siesta? Lured by icons of the darkness (Lilith, Diogenes, Bjork), she bewilders enemies of the night (middle school teachers). She'd stage a formal revolt, but she's lost in her own room. At this point, she'd take one unbothered day on her own sweet time. Come hungry for a defiantly disordered debut hour (on the dot).
Paradise in The Vault
The Annexe
Join Sara Pascoe for one hilarious night only in the iconic McEwan Hall! Sara Pascoe is an award-winning author, actress and comedian seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, Mock the Week, Last Woman on Earth and more. She is also the author of Animal, Sex Power Money and Weirdo as well as the co-host of the podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club. 'Warm hilarity' **** (Guardian) 'Expertly framed... such wit and flair' **** (Chortle.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Join Davvy Scabies on our tongue-in-cheek, adult only, panto inspired adventure. With unhelpful heroes, questionable magic and lots of audience engagement, Scally-wankers is ready to take you on a riotous adventure you won’t soon forget. Whether you’re here for the nonsense, the naughtiness or the narrative, there’s something for everyone to grab onto (pun intended). With re-written songs and unbelievably crude jokes, you might need a drink (or five). So buckle up, settle in and prepare to set sail.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 1
We have all dreamed about being famous as children. Gill dreamt about being switched at birth and one day her family, a royal family, would come get her... 50 years on, it still hasn't happened. Gill's life, like Mary Queen of Scots, has had some misadventures, terrible failed relationships and near-death experiences. But unlike Mary, Gill won't lose her head. She's ready to claim the throne and pronounce herself the Queen of Scottish Comedy. A fun show that looks at thwarted dreams and failed ambitions.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Invented in 1981, S3x-a-tr0n is the world’s first artificially intelligent sex robot. But he's fed up with having sex; now he wants to fight crime! Will our new favourite superhero be able to overcome the apathetic power of his nemesis, The Hacker, and any other villains who come his way? For fans of the needlessly heartfelt and incredibly stupid, as well as lovers of the 80s, computers, musical theater, puzzles, dick jokes and audience participation. A sexual spectacle with absolutely no sex appeal.
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
The five-star, multi-sell-out, Fringe phenomenon is back! With its hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet and an absolutely sh!t-faced actor! It just wouldn't be the Fringe without it. With a genuinely inebriated cast member each night, no two shows are ever the same in this raucous, riotous rampage through one of Shakespeare's darkest plays. This show features a rotating cast of the finest classically trained actors, partial nudity, foul language, acts of a sexual nature and actual Shakespeare. Please remember to always #EnjoyShakespeareResponsibly.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
My name is Shaun Guff and I’ve hit rock bottom so you don’t have to. My sensational, self-funded seminar promises* to give you the metaphorical hammer to start nailing your life. (*No promises). Join Clementine Bogg-Hargroves with her 'Yorkshire-based robustness and sunny charm' **** (Scotsman), in this very serious seminar filled with pyrotechnics, PowerPoint presentations and personality. Creator and star of SKANK (The Times Critics Choice Edinburgh Fringe 2021) and the critically acclaimed Please Love Me, 2023. 'Winning humour and infectious irreverence' **** (TheStage.co.uk). 'Infectious wit' **** (List). 'Nothing is perfect' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
A darkly humorous unflinching exploration of mental health, grief and trans identity, painted in all shades of blue and black. Jamie-Diane Rajaram, shortlisted Disabled Comedian of the Year 2026, delivers a deeply bold and personal performance. Praised as a 'full bells and whistles show with knobs on' (QX Magazine) and 'all shades of blue' (Boyz Magazine). Through unrequited wishes shaped by gender dysphoria, she confronts psychotherapists, psychiatrists and clinical gatekeeping in pursuit of diagnosis – while sharing moments of grief so intense they nearly lead to her sectioning. Expect laughter, heartbreak and truth told without apology.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
Irish comedian Louise O'Toole is a lot, even for herself. As a single pringle, her life is turning out a lot less She's All That and a little more She's a Bit Much, Actually. The self-proclaimed Auntie Hero is back, parentless and jobless to boot – and she's wondering if AI or the algorithm can predict how the crisp is going to crumble. Surely there's a 90s rom-com ending coming soon. 'Side-splitting relatable wit' (The Student).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
She/They is an award-winning Canadian comedy duo. Chaotic, queer, chronically offline. Authentic, underground, need to tell your friends comedy. Bronwyn Farkas (she/her) and Sophie Jean (they/them) are experienced actors and improvisers who found a shared voice in sketch comedy. Their dynamic will leave you wondering: Will they? Won't they? She/They. Together they have performed at Toronto Sketchfest (2026), Just For Laughs 2025 (two sold-out shows), Montreal Sketchfest (Best of the Fest, Best New Troupe Award 2025), won Montreal Theatresports (2025) and been featured in countless other sketch, improv and stand-up shows. She/They, a one-woman show.
Venue 13
Main Space
The award-winning 3m follower sensation hits Edinburgh Fringe, taking McEwan Hall by storm! With unscripted masterpieces, unhinged performances and unstoppable self-confidence, see the most followed improvisers on Earth, before they make history this October as the first UK improv group to ever headline the Hammersmith Apollo. 'Pitched to perfection' ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Jaw-achingly funny' ***** (BookmarksAndStages.home.blog). 'A hilarious hour... leaving you pleading for more' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Quick-witted and fast on their feet' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Truly incredible' **** (LittleLarkofLondon.com). Recommended by The Herald, Metro, Evening Standard and Time Out.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Comedy and psychology unite for the most entertaining therapy session you'll ever witness. Ever been deep in a therapy session and gone: I want to know what the hell she's thinking? Well, now's your chance... with comedians in the hot seat. Three comedians and a therapist come together for a live therapy session unlike any other. 'Shrink Wrapped changes the game' ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Some say laughter is the best therapy. Shrink Wrapped gives us both. Don’t miss it' **** (Mix 102.3, Adelaide). 'A perfect blend of comedy and analysis' **** (List).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Come merry folk from yonder to craft an original tale with the aid of your Story Master and a sprinkle of imagination. Fill in a character sheet, then watch your creations spring to life as they embark on an epic quest (or go way off track!). Will they fight a dragon? Save a village of pixies? Or get stuck in a dungeon and eat each others’ shoes? Anything can happen! Your characters, your locations, their very fate is in your hands. An interactive, unscripted fantasy fun-filled show for all.Cast | Barney Thomas, Geoff Beard, Rhys Hinds, Thomas McGrath, Shannon Greaves, Nicky Hindmarch, Ashley Routh, Tom TurnerArtistic Director and Story Master | Terri Silverfacebook.com/sidequesttroupeinstagram.com/sidequestshow/
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila
temple
We're all a bit silly from time to time aren't we? Well, we're on the hunt for the Silliest Goose in town! Join us and three comics as we discuss your silliest stories, whether it's saucy scandals, funny first dates or office outrages. There are prizes to be won for the Silliest Goose. So come down and tell your story! Or don't... and just watch as the best in the business make you honk with laughter over other's misfortune!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
For two nights only. Following a sold out, five-week London residency, Simon Amstell brings the critically acclaimed I Love It Here to McEwan Hall. Funnier, truer and more healing than anything ever before or after. 'A scintillating confessional' (Times). 'Wonderfully funny' (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Scottish award-winning stand-up comedian Gill shows that her fine art degree actually wasn't a waste of time. There is nothing quite like watching drawing emerge from a page. Pair that with completely improvised comedy and no show is the same. Gill Cordiner brings a show where art and comedy collide with hilarious results. You might take home an amazing portrait and jokes to tell everyone.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
The cult hit returns with a new episode! Don't miss this hilarious interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode Menace, Anyone? 'It has the BEST host' (Time Out London). 'A complete triumph' (Scotsman). ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). Catch this unique night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia, as well as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023-2025, Adelaide Fringe, and the Murder, She Wrote Festival in Mendocino (Cabot Cove) 2025 and 2026.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall
Amphitheatre
Come commit a crime! Well, kind of... at the very least, you get to pick a victim. In this fully unscripted murder mystery, you decide who lives and who dies as the story is created in real time. Our famous Detective John Johnson returns to retell one of his many tales, but his memory is not what it once was. It’s up to you to fill in the blanks and help him recount what really happened. A sold-out show in New York City that you should not miss.
Paradise in Augustines
Sanctuary
Award-winning comedian, Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day, The Now Show), has always felt like an imposter. Except in one area: singing! She could always rely on that. But when Sooz's voice suddenly stopped working the way it always had before, she had to face her imposter syndrome head-on and find out... is it imposter syndrome, or is she truly an imposter? A stand-up show about finding your voice, silencing trolls and Princess Diana. 'Brilliant' (LA Times). ***** (WestEndWilma.com). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Fest). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (FunnyWomen.com). **** (BroadwayWorld.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
Award-winning comedian Sophie Sconcia disappoints her religious mother every day and twice on Sundays. A hilarious show about battling mothers, motherhood, influencer kids and other demons. 'More to her than just jokes. Sophie charms her audience then hits them with a killer punchline' (West End New Act of the Year). 'Confident, quietly subversive and funny as f*ck' (Andrew O’Neill). 45 minutes of divinely funny and irreverent comedy from Sophie plus a different guest comedian every day.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
A hybrid between stand-up comedy and musical theatre, this one-woman show tells the true and tragic tale of Ivy’s love life, from age 20 to 24. The story is told through a series of absurd anecdotes and sapphic songs, and it covers her experiences with Covid Lockdown dating, unrequited crushes, secret flings and ill-fated “friendships”. Ivy also employs the use of handheld signs throughout the show to highlight the recurring themes and encourage audience participation. Filled with dramatic irony, humorous coincidence and poignant introspection, this show is an amusing, quirky and heartfelt journey of self-discovery.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Clover Studio
Improvised mythological madness! A changing line-up of improvisers perform scenes, games and challenges from audience suggestions – creating tragedies and epics on the spot, all with a mythological twist! Audience reviews: 'Absolutely fantastic show. Would give this show five stars and recommend it to everyone', '10/10 show! A great improv show with amazing performers… great at including the audience!', 'The host expertly handled a raucous audience whilst remaining warm and friendly throughout. A joy to watch the chaos unfold with the best comedic use of marshmallows I've ever seen'.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Garden Room
Award-winning Stefania Licari, expat and medic-turned-comic, promises to make the audiences a little bit more Italian, 10% sexier and 100% happier in her new show. After sell-out runs of her previous work at Edinburgh Fringe 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Stefania has established herself as a rising star and one of the most exciting international acts in the circuit. This is your unique chance for comedy, pizza and endless love all rolled into an authentic Italian drama. 'A never-to-be-forgotten experience' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Thoughtful and inspiring comedy' (LondonTheatre.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Winner of the Pegagus Award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, the bisexual Welsh optimist returns with a brand-new hour of brilliant comedy. With strong opinions on pub quizzes, Stranger Things, behaviour on public transport, and why his mother's pretending his childhood home contained an extra bedroom. 'Warmth, wit, a proudly offbeat perspective' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'His timing is on point and he's incredibly engaging. If you like stand up, go and see Steffan Alun!' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Will lift the spirits of anyone in attendance.' (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Touching, accomplished and heartfelt storytelling' (FringeHire).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Join the West Canberra Ghost Club (WCGC) as we go looking for spooks! After a successful series of Edinburgh Ghost Tours of Edinburgh at the 2022/2024 Edinburgh Fringes, this walking tour will be our most ectoplasmic yet! Guaranteed to put the willies up you. We'll show you all of Edinburgh's most spooky sights, haunted haunts and ghostly areas. Let's put the POO back into sPOOky as we scare the shit out of you with some absolutely genuine ghosts. Wear sensible shoes and bring a present because it's Sam's birthday every night.
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Bus Stop
After a hiatus Struan returns to stand-up seeing that it needs a swift kick up the bum. The comedian and columnist (The National) performs with the personal over the partizan – but Chaotic Good isn’t just for handsome looking, wise cracking rouges, but folks who crave to do the right thing with a delightfully silly streak but ideally some nihilism along the way. Well worth staying up past your bedtime for this. 'Humble' ****½ (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'A truly authentic comedian' **** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Ginger' ** (Skinny).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
A punchline-heavy stand-up hour about how fat men are portrayed in film, TV and comedy – and what that does to you, when you grow up inside those stories. From wheezing sidekicks and cautionary tales, to sexless best friends, Stuart Thomas dismantles the cliches with sharp writing and high-energy delivery. This isn’t a lecture – it’s a mischievous, joke-dense show about taking up space unapologetically. 'Made me laugh a lot' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). Finalist: Beat the Frog World Series.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
A bingo game that quickly turns into a character comedy show with jokes, playful roasting, improvised audience moments and absurd monologues about Susan's scandalous past. Susan's partner, Brian the mannequin, adds to an unpredictable anything-can-happen vibe – and the bingo becomes secondary to Susan's outrageous oversharing, shameless flirting, cheeky humour and chaotic fun.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 1
A miserable new comedy – you are the unsuspecting guests of a Boogie Woogie Entertainments party. A dysfunctional clown double-act wars with a school disco DJ/magician. Their well-meaning manager struggles to keep it together. Everything rides on one final party – and you’re invited. Hopefully, they won’t all kill each other before it’s over. Chaos and calamity unfold in Sweaty Clowns, a darkly riotous yet sincere show about the lengths we’ll go to refuse failure.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
OnlyFans slut makes a clown show about falling in love 3 'Hysterically funny' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Brilliantly relentless' **** (Fest). 'This is not simply under-grad humour. This is, in my view, a skilled clown presenting and counter-balancing the arguments which wax and wane through the generations about whether to sexualise or not to sexualise the female body.' ***** (UKCabaret.com). 'Her tits might have put bums on seats. But it's her silly, provocative humour and commitment that kept them there.' (Chortle.co.uk).
Summerhall Festival
Red Lecture Theatre
Tasmin Sarkany (BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist 2025, Musical Comedy Awards finalist 2023) plays Amelia Crotchet, a classical musician in a double act with her violin. This is the most important concert of her career. Unfortunately though, Amelia is easily distracted. Expect silliness, musical puns, historically questionable facts about Bach and (if she gets round to it) some beautiful classical music. 'Highly skilful... ingenious' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Captured the spirit of musical comedy' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Proof you can still have a completely original (and slightly bonkers) idea' (FunnyWomen.com). Photo by Andy Hollingworth.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Tattoo Dave lifts the lid on life as a tattooist, comedian, dog whisperer, social media raconteur, a husband and father, and on being the fourth funniest person at home. 49 years of life, with stories honed over four years of stand-up comedy, have produced an incredible, creative and entirely true (just under) one hour of pure comedy.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job. Death, the Grim Reaper of Discworld, is a black-robed skeleton with a scythe, fond of cats and baffled by humanity. Curious to experience life, he hires Mort as his apprentice, offering room, board and use of the company horse – no dying required. It’s a dream job until Mort saves a princess instead of taking her soul, altering history. Now he must set things right before Death notices his mistake and restores the natural order.
Central Hall
Auditorium
Smoke, laughter and a little chaos. Join us for our Edinburgh Fringe debut: an Ardbeg whisky tasting paired with a live comedy show. Taste a selection of bold, peaty Ardbeg drams while enjoying stand-up from a different guest comedian at every performance. Each night blends whisky knowledge, ridiculous stories and proper belly laughs in a relaxed, sociable setting. Whether you're a whisky enthusiast, comedy lover or just curious, this is a show built for good company and great flavour. Expect smoky pours, sharp jokes and a night that gets funnier with every dram.
The Mother Superior
The Cave
David Harmer and Ray Globe, the irrepressible Glummer Twins, are back with another irreverent trawl through the fads, fashions and music of the eight decades that made them what they are today. Old. Stand-up spoken word comedy and music from the Beat Generation. Expect sharp-tongued nostalgia, musical mayhem and brutally honest takes on the indignities of ageing. 'You absolutely won't regret spending an hour in their company' (FringeGuru.com). 'A perfect double act' (Chris Neville Smith). 'A completely different take on stand-up. Seriously clever and very funny' (BuxtonFringe.org.uk).
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
Making its Edinburgh Fringe debut, this chaotic whisky quiz and tasting celebrates all things whisky. Expect drams to sample, ridiculous trivia, strange history and surprising facts as teams compete for glory. With bizarre whisky stories, no corner of the whisky world is safe. Whether you're a seasoned whisky fan or just curious to learn more, the quiz mixes knowledge with plenty of laughs. Grab a dram, gather your team and see if you can outsmart the room while enjoying a lively, fast-paced tasting packed with flavour, fun and just a little bit chaos.
The Mother Superior
The Cave
A fabulous mixed-bill of new and established acts in a daily changing line-up throughout the Fringe. A fantastic way to see a bite-sized chunk of the Fringe. You’ll be talking about this show for years to come. Acts from our previous shows have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard, Radio 4 and more. Audience reviews: 'One of the best MCs I've ever seen', 'Acts were brilliant, compere was fantastic. We laughed so much', 'Loved this show! Great mix... a very warm, engaging and funny compere. Will definitely return: highly recommended!'.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Garden Room
A live comedy podcast where comedian and host Marvin McCarthy speaks to mavericks of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
With thousands of shows at the Fringe, choosing what to see is a nightmare. Let us help with our cozy lunchtime show. We host a fresh lineup of exciting comedians for interviews, industry insights and game-show style fun. Get the inside scoop on how the Fringe really works and discover hidden gems before they sell out. Whether you need recommendations or just a laugh to start your afternoon, this is the place to be. Best of all? Tickets are only £5.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Do you crave safety while everything collapses? You want to kill the pain but keep it cute? Then this show’s for you! And for anyone who’s ever had a bad ex, used a credit card, who’s ever seen a convertible and thought: nice, or googled: am I gay? A hilarious nightmare romcom about a broken-hearted trophy wife, as her dream gay wedding disintegrates into a haunted, glitter-soaked cabaret of Barbie-dreamhouse rituals and romantic delusion. Think Pee-wee’s Playhouse via Mulholland Drive: featuring a witch, a co-dependent Jesus, even a very angry worm... Get in loser, we’re getting divorced!
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Willow Studio
They're back and still the best in the business! Ian Coppinger (Dublin Comedy Improv), Stuart Murphy (Stu and Garry's Improv Show), Stephen Frost and Richard Vranch (guest spots) and other special guests (last year included Marcus Brigstoke, Phill Jupitus, Mike McShane, Rufus Hound and Pippa Evans) provide an hour of guaranteed laughs based on your suggestions. The troupe have appeared all over the world in the show where you shout it out and they act it out. 'Naturally irredeemably hilarious' (Metro). 'Top notch improvised mirth making comic alchemy' (Herald).
Frankenstein Pub
Bier Keller
Have you ever wondered what a seagull would buy at the garden centre? What happens when the pope stars in a rock musical? Or how a butcher and a baker could save the world? We have absolutely no idea, but bring your quirkiest and silliest suggestions to Edinburgh Fringe's longest running sketch comedy improv troupe, and 2024 Derek comedy award winners, The Improverts to watch them unfold in beautiful chaos! Join us for our 37th year at the Fringe at EUTC's Bedlam Theatre (almost) every night of the Fringe at 11pm!
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
A fish out of water finally gets her legs, only to discover the patriarchy is alive and well on dry land and... her sister is dead. Making her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Brooke uses insightful observational comedy and clever act-outs to explore faith, addiction, grief and the absurd. An ex-Mormon desperately seeking signs, meaning and a punchline. Funny. Heartfelt. Unapologetic.
Greenside @ George Street
Olive Studio
What was your rock bottom? Divorce? Redundancy? Cancer? Sharon VS can relate. She's done it all – in the same year. And this Edinburgh regular is spilling the tea. Hilarious and poignant, Sharon turns life's curve balls into a rip-roaring rollercoaster of confessional stand-up comedy. Tinder swiping on silver foxes, bizarre start-up conferences, finding out you're queer? Should life really be this exciting in your 50s?? Sharon's debut solo show is unsparing, honest and wildly optimistic. A guide to finding more joy in life by daring to be a little more free.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Snug
The Oxford Revue and friends in other university comedy groups present a night of fresh stand-up comedy! Our comics have a wide variety of styles and sets with something for everyone: ranging from the absurd, to the satirical, to character acts. Our experienced MCs will guide you through a variety of stand-up acts with professional guests from across the Fringe making appearances across our run. Give the next generation of stand-ups a go, catch them before they get famous!
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
In 2023, Sean Wareing and Freddie Walker invented immersive theatre. Now, they turn their hand at creating something else completely original - a sketch show based around history. These two giants of industry will change everything you know about what came before by gifting you the world’s first immersive historical sketch show. Get ready to be transported through the most important moments of yesteryear whether you like it or not. The Past blends Fishing4Chips’ unique brand of gentle immersion with quick-fire sketch comedy, creating a show that is unlike anything that has ever come before. An absurd mix of Horrible Histories, Blackadder and Monty Python, the show puts the audience at its heart and comes with no promise of educational value. Looking back never looked so good.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Following ten years of sold-out shows in London's West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for a live podcast interview with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. The UK's leading political podcast has over nine million downloads, is regularly an iTunes Top 10 comedy podcast and was listed by The i as one of the 50 Greatest Podcasts. Previous guests include: Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown and Jeremy Hunt. ***** (Telegraph). ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Sunday Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Jojo Sutherland is a Scottish comedian renowned for her fearless honesty, sharp wit and infectious energy. Dubbed The Real Housewife of Scotland – despite not having had a house for the last three years... or a husband – Jojo turns life’s chaos into comedy gold. A master storyteller, she mines her own experiences of parenting, relationships and resilience to deliver bold, brutally funny stand-up that’s both relatable and rebellious. With a career spanning theatre, radio and sell-out festival shows, Jojo’s trademark authenticity and unfiltered humour have made her a standout voice in Scottish comedy.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
World-renowned vocal coaches, voice practitioners, and "gurus of the throat", Carol Eisenberg and Julie Stern host The Sound Within – an undeniably live musical journey that celebrates the miracle of the organic voice (and demystifies non-truths about the status quo in the entertainment industry). Eisenberg and Stern have launched the careers of countless musical artists – including Savvy&Jacqui, The Almond Brothers and The Plain White Jeans – whom they invite on stage to perform chart-topping hits in this two-person musical character comedy.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 1
High-energy Owarai comedy experience direct from Japan! Get ready for non-stop laughter as three of Japan's wildest and most outrageous comedians take the stage together! Featuring: Tonikaku (BGT 2023 finalist, famous for his naked pose and the iconic line: 'Don’t worry, I’m wearing!'), Gassy (BGT 2023 semi-finalist, Golden Buzzer winner on Croatia’s Got Talent with his fart-powered act), and Wes-P (Golden Buzzer winner on France’s Got Talent, with over 20 million social media followers for his wild physical comedy). Winners of the Ocean of Laughter Award at the Busan Comedy Festival.
WU Asia Pacific
Banquet Hall
The Wanderer is my stand-up journey of growing up in South Africa moving to New York, Portugal, New Zealand, China never fitting in, attending countless schools, feeling like the odd one out. I met my husband in China and moved to Northern Ireland. It’s about motherhood, breastfeeding, heartbreak, scams, cults and the whirlwind of being woman.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
In 2014 Theo Mason Wood was arrested for suspected terrorism. This is the story of why that happened. (He is not a terrorist and this show is completely safe to attend).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Oli Riordan studied Catholic theology for the same reason every other bisexual atheist studies Catholic theology. You have to know your enemy. Join Oli (Dublin's Next Top Comic runner-up 2019 and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2025) for his debut hour as he delves into the world of Catholicism and the Bible as only he can, pausing only to point out the silly, interesting and thoroughly relatable aspects of the world's best-selling, but least read, book.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 2
Guilty or innocent? You decide! The unmissable, award-winning, critically acclaimed courtroom roast returns! You accuse friends and family of crimes, and top comedians take on the roles of judge and defense lawyers, hearing testimony, cross-examining witnesses, and improvising their arguments for each case. It’s up to you the audience as jury to deliver your verdict. Never the same show twice, a must-do Fringe experience! 'A perfect bit of improv mayhem' ***** (Mirror). 'Inventive, intelligent comedy' **** (Scotsman).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Show about alligators and algorithms. Best Newcomer Nominee 2011 Thom Tuck returns with a brand-new set of words in a row in progress. It's his sixth stand-up show. Winner: Michael Topping Award 2025. Malcom Hardee Cunning Stunt Award 2024. Fringe First 2012. Panel Prize 2008. Herald Angel 1999. 'Evanescent, maybe' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Amusing enough' (Guardian). 'Intelligent, articulate and literate' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Ostentatiously erudite' (Fest). 'He charms immediately' (Skinny). 'Sad little vignettes' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Thrillingly unconstrained' (ThreeWeeks.co.uk). 'A joy to spend an hour with' (Scotsman). 'A bit scattershot' (Independent). 'As funny as it is sorrowful' (List). 'Tweedy rogue' (Telegraph).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Three Bad Sisters is a cacophony of the best and darkest materials from these three female rising stars of Irish comedy. Aideen McQueen, Shinanne Higgins and Louise O'Toole are sisters, granted, not each others sisters, but they're someone's sisters! They put the fun in funeral, the rim in grim and the slag in slag heap. They are finally joining forces and accumulating their darkest material to make you laugh, cringe, get slightly aroused and get just a wee bit sick in your mouth.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Nineties
A high-energy improv comedy experience where anything can happen and usually does. Built entirely from audience suggestions, each performance explodes into outrageous characters, unexpected twists, and lightning-fast wit. Our fearless ensemble transforms the smallest idea into big laughs, blending smart satire, physical comedy, and spontaneous storytelling. No scripts, no safety nets, just pure, in-the-moment magic. Whether it’s a ridiculous game show, a dramatic soap opera, or a musical made on the spot, every show is completely unique. Come ready to shout suggestions and leave with sore cheeks from smiling. Expect surprises, energy, and non-stop fun, unforgettable.'It’s feisty, full of courage and extremely enjoyable. Not to be missed!' ***** Theatre In Brighton‘Laugh-out-loud results’ Everything TheatreCreated and Performed by | Brad CollettPerformed by | Richard Delroy and Zak RosenCasting by | Finain Hackett and Brad CollettThanks | Susan Hedgecoewww.gazelletheatre.com/titlegoesherex.com/GazelleTheatrefacebook.com/Gazelle-Theatreinstagram.com/gazelletheatre/
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
studio
Five years into stand-up comedy with very few prospects both professionally and relationship-y. Tom went to Liverpool to do an open mic spot. The day after he decided to move to The City of Music and brotherhood. The trials and tribulations of trying to juggle a comedy career, disappointed parents and in the hellscape that is dating apps trying to find love... Tom has just about survived: this is his story.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Award-winning comedian Tom Short attempts to become famous by outsourcing his Edinburgh show to artificial intelligence – and the audience. What could possibly go wrong? Blending stand-up, live tech and audience suggestions, this chaotic and unpredictable hour is reshaped nightly in pursuit of the perfect Edinburgh show. As the algorithm takes control, it spirals into something increasingly strange... and worryingly accurate. A sharp, funny and slightly unhinged take on fame, identity and the internet’s obsession with validation. 'One to watch' (StarburstMagazine.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
If you didn’t laugh, he’d cry. Dublin Fringe Award nominee Tony Cantwell has cried for some wild reasons over the years. A TV show about dogs. A drunken run on a treadmill. Getting caught in the nip at school. Star of Last One Laughing Ireland (Amazon), Good Boy (RTÉ) and co-host of the Young Hot Guys podcast. ’One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen’ (Graham Norton). ‘Charming and inventive, a grotesque and fabulous creation’ (Irish Times). ‘Tony? In one word: RawSexAppealHardCoreLaughsHilariousSometimeLatexWearingClown’ (Aisling Bea).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Tony is leaving the cone-fines of Coney Island for the first time – and he needs your support! Commiserate, cheer and cry with laughter as this courageous cone finds his feet in one of the world’s scariest cities. Enjoy low-brow humour on an epic scale as Fred Newnes embarks on an utterly unique adventure, utilising clown, improv and sketch to bring this little cone that could to life. Directed by Carlos Sandin.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Tori Morancay's debut solo show, Le French c'est Freak, dives into Frenchness, fiascos and bad decisions with bold, self-deprecating comedy. Raised in France and now based in New York, Tori unpacks cultural confusion, and the chaos of chasing love and applause with an accent she has no intention of losing. Sharp, high-energy and unapologetically honest, this is a feverish hour about identity, dating disasters and the glamour of falling apart.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
After a smash hit, buzz-filled run at Gilded Balloon at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, Toxic Femininity is back and bigger, faster and more gloriously unhinged than ever. Sexy, shocking and packed with fast paced, gut punch laughs, this high energy double act deliver fearless crowd work and the wildly chaotic audience favourite Toxic or Not Toxic. Expect huge laughs, outrageous moments, games, prizes, surprise guest spots and a room that is absolutely electric from start to finish. Not for the faint hearted. Essential for late night Fringe crowds.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Front Room
Gather round pups, and let mother butch (Ash Routh) take you for a walk through werewolf media, kink and shame. Trans Butch: Glorious Dog Woman is a one tran show about finding community, identity and an insatiable love for the moon. This show contains partial nudity, audience participation and the ritualised sacrifice of deadnames.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
The award-winning debut stand-up show written and performed by Iain Anderson. A fast-paced, brutally honest and riotously funny account of his life so far. From the gay scene in Glasgow to rock bottom in Barcelona, this is a celebration of resilience and the saving power of laughter. It’s not a sob story, it’s a reminder that even the messiest lives can still be fabulous. Come laugh, cry, feel uplifted and leave feeling more connected to those around you. An experience not to be missed that's unlike anything else in comedy today!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
07 - 15 AugAn incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Stephenson Theatre
17 - 22 AugAn incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Studio
Join a massive line-up of comedy stars for a stupendous evening to fight against brain tumours. Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer for children and adults under 40 and increased funding for research is desperately needed. All profits will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity and Underbelly will match this, doubling the amount that we can raise for the charity. Now returning for its 8th year, last year's line-up included Ivo Graham, David O'Doherty, Bella Hull, Michelle Wolf and Ahir Shah. Check UnderbellyEdinburgh.co.uk for lineup.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
'Charismatic and chaotic' (BingeFringe.com), comedian Verity Sharpe brings their debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe. Landlord's Wet Dream dives head first into the UK housing crisis, exposing shady landlords, unstable tenancies and endless repairs. Expect sharp stand-up, punchy poetry and original songs that turn rental rage into riotous laughter. Drawing on real life experiences, Sharpe revels in the absurdity of a system under strain. A show with 'zeitgeist vitality' (TheReviewsHub.com) that hits home and hits hard.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
The most audacious, hilarious musical about the life of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns! Marvel as young Webber is guided through life by Margaret Thatcher to achieve a lordship and fulfil his ultimate goal of becoming filthy rich and f*cking useless. Will he ever become a lord? Will he ever get to vote on cutting tax credits for the poor? Find out in WEBBER! Starring Laura Clare Reid and Grant Sharkey. Score, book and lyrics by Grant Sharkey. 'Gleefully filthy!' (Scotsman). 'An absolute hoot!' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Riotous!' (SpeakTheSpeech.co.uk). 'Funny as Hell' (StageToPage.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Comedy in the wild. A fast-moving collection of work-in-progress sets where comedians bravely road test brand-new jokes, questionable ideas and material that may or may not make the cut. Expect big laughs, naughty stories, spontaneous moments and the thrill of seeing comedy take shape in real time. With a rotating line-up, every show is different and you never quite know what you're going to get – except funny people taking creative risks in a stunning venue. Come be part of the mess and let's WIP things up!
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
In this high-octane sketch comedy and character show, The Wait What crew has made a foolish pact with the Devil himself, pitting the cast against each other in frenzied challenges in an attempt to derail their show. Will they survive? Written and performed by Kyle Lehner, Clark Pavlik, Lizzy Rudakas, Matt Tabor and Augie VanDeveer.
Greenside @ George Street
Olive Studio
A recently unfrozen Walt Disney* thaws out in front of an audience. Sopping wet and wobbly, Walt wakes from cryogenic sleep to reclaim his empire. With the help of an audience, his frozen heart melts as he learns to let go of his legacy. *This parody of the historical figure is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
The panel show bringing comics, journalists, wise women and clueless men together to figure out: What's Happening Now? A comedy compilation for people who want to care about the world, but are exhausted by it. Based on the podcast of the same name, WHN has been called QI meets Have I Got News For You and now, for the first time, a live audience helps tackle the biggest questions, curiosities and stories befuddling the world. Previous guests include Rosie Holt, Stuart Goldsmith, the former director of BBC News and a Tory activist who campaigns by downing pints.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
High Desert. High Holy. High Stakes. Fringe Debut! Direct from Soho Playhouse, NYC. Wild Wild Christian is a hilarious, coming-of-age story about purity culture and spiritual awakenings. Based on childhood journals by award-winning comedian Simone McAlonen, the show picks up where the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country ends: when a notorious cult compound in rural Oregon is transformed into a wholesome Christian camp. Through her own spiritual journey, Simone explores the surprising links between American Evangelicalism and the current political climate. All while answering the most timeless theological questions. Like: Does fingering count?
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Willow Studio
In the depressing gloom of the second millennium, there is only disappointment. Why is that? How did it get that way, and can we do anything about it? When is someone going to come along and sort this all out? What does any of this have to do with the world’s most popular (and most litigious) brand of toy soldiers? Join Will Davies as he attempts to unravel these mysteries and more in: Heroic Scale. 'Subtle, subversive, and deeply funny' **** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Davies is depressingly entertaining' (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
London-based comedian and begrudging generational talent Will Hitt brings a new show to the Fringe. Worked out over years in comedy clubs across the UK (Top Secret Comedy Club, Hot Water Comedy Club) and North America (Laugh Factory, Chicago and YukYuks, Toronto), it's a show about death, decay, selfishness, lust and moral collapse from one of the best new comedians in the country. These are the thoughts you’re afraid to give a voice to, jokes you're compelled to quote anyway. Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year finalist. As seen on the BBC.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
In Written Off, Phil Deed and Sal Powers have typed themselves into a difficult corner. Phil is a best-selling romantic novelist, brilliantly marketed to Gen Z by his bulletproof agent / publicist, Sal. Together, they’ve forged a life-affirming genre for the social media age – and accidentally become emotionally entangled in the process. But Phil's grown to despise the saccharin-sweet characters that have made them a fortune, and wants to take the genre to an altogether darker place. This new comedy-drama explores a creative partnership, where head and heart are pulled in drastically different directions.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Stephenson Theatre
Zero, a New York City based improv comedy team, bring their quick wit and disgusting American humor to the Fringe with their debut show, Zero F*cks. This no-holds-barred comedy show is different every time, as they improvise a brand-new show on the spot based on an audience member’s suggestion. Come see this hot, funny and tastefully crass gaggle of New York performers known for their work at venues such as The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Second City, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, iO Theater, The People’s Improv Theater, Magnet Theater and more. Chaos will ensue!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Paris. Panama City. Pontefract. Pyongyang. He’s been about a bit. But now he’s back on the family patch; it’s like he never went away. Join Wakefield’s infamous hardman Paul Sykes on a journey about survival, self-discovery and being a big fish in a big pond (Wakefield is the 11th largest city in Britain, when you consider wider districts). You might laugh, you might cry, you will learn how to punch someone in the f***ing earhole. As seen on BBC Three. BBC New Comedy Awards 2025. 'Raucous and genuinely hilarious' (EdFringeReview.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Kiwi stand-up comedian Dan Boerman returns to Edinburgh with a high-energy and chaotic solo hour of comedy, after a viral 2025 stunt, folding a fitted sheet on Calton Hill for 1,000 people. Featured on BBC and as seen on Comedy Central UK's Am I The A**hole. 'If you want a perfect example of the Edinburgh spirit, how about this?' (David Sillito, BBC). 'A hero, and an Adonis' (Jimmy Carr, he actually said this).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
Oh look! Here comes the mildest man imaginable. Paulette stumbles into a room full of strangers and doesn't know whether to panic or mingle... so he does both, for 60 minutes. A perfect evening for anyone who wants to scream at a polite person. 2025 Pick of the Fringe (Mervyn Stutter). Winner: 2025 Fringie Award (Philadelphia Fringe). 'Utterly ridiculous... brilliantly performed...laugh-out-loud delirium' ****½ (DCTheaterArts.org). 'For this hour, just say yes to the madness' **** (TheComicsComic.com).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Ricky Gervais award finalist Ridwan Hussain teams up with Iraqi Sammer Elzubaidi in this brand new show. A conservative dad clashes with his son's alternative lifestyle in a stand-up comedy narrative. Observational comedy meets anti-humour, props and chaos in this sharp, heart-warming father-son show about generational divide, immigration and a shared love of stand-up. BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist, Hoots Fringe Act of the Year, Crack Comedy Comedian of the Year.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
We’re all going to die! So we might as well laugh about it. In this solo clown show, Jasper the Ghost (Michael Thomas Kennedy) will finally achieve his lifelong (and deathlong) dream of being a world-famous comedian, explore the ups and downs of being a ghost, process the harsh truths of his own death, and may even help one lucky audience member cross something off their bucket list before it’s too late.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
A notebook. A list of numbers. A room making choices together. You decide the direction: tested material, new ideas, or going darker. Ori Halevy turns it into a live set on the spot. It’s quick, smart and unpredictable, with moments that could land perfectly or go completely off the rails, just enough to keep everyone leaning forward. Following sold-out runs in the past two years, his work has earned strong praise, including The Scotsman review calling him 'like no other comic I’ve seen… and despite myself, I want to see more.'
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
The Parlour
Zoom zoom zoom! The boys are back! Last year was their first sell out run, now they're taking it for granted. With new accolades: Chortle Student Finalist and Hastings Comedian of the Year Oliver Moore is back with Ricky Gervais' Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy Finalist and BBC New Comedy Award-shortlisted Ridwan Hussain for another split bill of stand-up. It's better than the rest, find out why we did so well last year with this new hour of comedy. If we sell out again, it's really gonna go to my head.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Step right up for a fortune-telling experience that's barely accurate, but definitely unforgettable. Magdalena, the "fortune teller", combines a crystal ball, questionable predictions and a healthy dose of dark humour in a show that's as absurd as it is entertaining. Described by The Scotsman as 'unexpected, clever, ridiculous but great stuff, crystal ball and all', this interactive comedy has left audiences worldwide laughing and wondering what just happened. Some say it's life-changing, others call it nonsense, but no one escapes without a few laughs, some spirit summoning and answers you probably didn't want.
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
The Parlour
Fad diets. Flip phones. MySpace. MSN. Getting pulled out of mainstream education and sent to an Evangelical school in Wales. Juno. Jackass. The Rock wasn’t bald yet. Ditto Britney. In June’s words: “It’s been Twenty Years Since U Been Gone, I Can't Decide if I Hate Everything About You or I Miss You.” If you were a teenage emo trans kid drama queen or just like the vibe of Y2K, this is for you. Show includes 10-minute support act. 'Hilarious and spot on' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Chaos and hilarity' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Oodles of chaotic energy' (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Nineties
1 Hour of LAFS is a mixed-bill showcase hosted by The London Arts Facilitation Society, a charitable organisation helping working-class people in the arts. Come see the contenders for the first ever LAFS comedy award at the mixed-bill comedy showcase that makes a difference.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Nearly 50% of men (but only 20% of women) surveyed were "confident" they could land a plane, without training. If you've daydreamed hero scenarios, if you love (or loathe) travel, or if you've ever spent time with a man before, then don't miss Dan Boerman's brand-new, high-energy stand-up show. Direct from touring New Zealand, and featured on Comedy Central UK and BBC, this is a show like nothing you've seen before. 'A hero' (Jimmy Carr, this is a real quote). 2025 Malcolm Hardee 'Cunning Stunt' award nominee.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
Join Stags and Boxy on their hilarious new adventures! Tackling floordrobes, time-blindness, the perfect backpack, diagnoses, Brumminess, and crucially, after 30 years has Stags finally got the notebook situation covered? 'Stags had the audience doubled up in laughter' (Margaret Hall, Playbill.com). 'The kind of performer the Free Fringe was invented for: inventive, unpredictable... He's a poet, writer and comic who thrives on the edges of convention and today's audience are rewarded with something strange, messy and very much alive' (Steve H, One4Review.co.uk). 'An immensely likeable and charismatic performer' (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
When it comes to relationships, Shinanne Higgins is ALL about the D... disappointment! She is a single, 40-year-old "lady" on a journey of reflection. Her eggs are hanging on like contestants on Gladiators – see, even her cultural references are old! She grew up in 90's Ireland: in a world of romance novels and rom-coms, but she's always the bridesmaid, never the bridezilla! Her "type" has been alcoholics with mommy issues, that look like Gollum from Lord Of The Rings. In her defence, her love language is being told she's precious!
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey
Games Room
What's the craic Fringe? Two of Ireland's best comics are bringing their rip-roaring crowd work show to Edinburgh! Join Darren Gaffney (Virgin TV, RTE, sold-out solo run 2026) and John O'Keefe (Show Me The Funny Winner 2023) for an afternoon of fun, craic and hearty good-natured fun! This pair of Irish boys don't mess around! Witty, sharp and full of fun crowd interaction! 100% Irish Beef is quality assured and will have you laughing to your heart's content!
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. As one half of The Mimic Men, he appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016, receiving a standing ovation and four yeses. He has since gone on to appear on The Gadget Show, BBC, ITV and Channel 5. 'Uncanny imitations’ (Sun). 'Something For Everyone' (Scotsman). 'Hard to beat' (Comedy.co.uk). 'You blew my mind' (Michael McIntyre). 'Hilarious' (Daily Mail). 'Excellent' (Daily Mirror).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 1 (The Comedy Tent)
Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all-round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. As one half of The Mimic Men, he appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016, receiving a standing ovation and four yeses. He has since gone on to appear on The Gadget Show, BBC, ITV and Channel 5. 'Uncanny imitations’ (Sun). 'Something for everyone' (Scotsman). 'Hard to beat' (Comedy.co.uk). 'You blew my mind' (Michael McIntyre). 'Hilarious' (Daily Mail). 'Excellent' (Daily Mirror).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
Winner of the 2026 Chortle Award for Best Format Show at the Edinburgh Fringe. The Haters' Ball returns for its 12th riotous year, pitting four comedians head to head in a battle of wits, ruthlessly roasting whatever the audience throws their way. From A-list celebrities, breaking news, to the poor souls in the audience... nothing is sacred. You name it, we roast it. International sell-out from Perth Fringe to London's Top Secret Comedy Club, and rumoured favourite of Gerard Butler, no two shows are ever the same.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Chosen for their unique voice and spice level, top South Asian comics from across the UK are invading Edinburgh for a showcase with their best jokes! Join us before our MCs, Sorabh Dhir and Raj Poojara send them back to where they came from! We've imported the spiciest stars to give you the most flavour. Our performers have been seen on the BBC, Comedy Central, Channel 4 and more. And if it gets too spicy, we will even have a token white act – because they need a chance too. Plus surprise big name drops...
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
1979: Persianality Disorder is a dark, satirical hour about growing up in post-revolution Iran, moving to Europe, and deciding the correct response to all of it is more honesty than anyone asked for. It's political, personal, and moves between the two without warning. Sepideh doesn't argue with the assumptions people make about Iranian women. She agrees, and then makes it worse. An Iranian woman making it everyone's problem.
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
Sell-out show, Edinburgh Fringe 2025! As featured in The Times and Telegraph Best Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025! An insect joke? Tick. A tartan joke? Check. Join Danny Matinee for at least another 197 one-liners including props, pictures, 'guess the punchline', bonus puns and more. Includes a farmer gag that's corny, and an optician joke that's cornea. Suitable for all ages and for fans of Olaf Falafel, Masai Graham, Milton Jones, Mark Simmons and Tim Vine. 'Finely crafted... slick wordplay... near-faultless timing' ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'A brilliant way to set up your day' ***** (UKTW.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...? The award-winning interactive comedy compilation sell-out show returns to an air-conditioned venue on the Grassmarket! The perfect show for fans of BBC's Would I Lie To You? Total sell-out 2023, 2024 and 2025, so book early! Over 2 million views on social media this year!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...? The award-winning interactive comedy compilation sell-out show returns to an air-conditioned venue on the Grassmarket! The perfect show for fans of BBC's Would I Lie To You? Total sell-out 2023, 2024 and 2025, so book early! Over 2 million views on social media this year!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
'The fastest freestyle rap I've ever seen in my life!' (Simon Cowell). 'One of the best shows this Fringe season' **** (AdelaideFringe.com.au / FringeFeed). As seen on Britain's Got Talent: Macshane and Delby's 2 White Guys Rapping is an explosive freestyle-comedy-rap show, where the audience fuels the chaos and no two shows are ever the same. With over a decade of live performance experience, Stian Macshane and Daniel Delby blend razor-sharp improv with lightning-fast rap, transforming crowd suggestions into hilarious challenges, games and spontaneous moments. Expect high-energy interaction, unpredictable twists and big laughs.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
'The fastest freestyle rap I've ever seen in my life!' (Simon Cowell). 'One of the best shows this Fringe season' **** (AdelaideFringe.com.au / FringeFeed). As seen on Britain's Got Talent: Macshane and Delby's 2 White Guys Rapping is an explosive freestyle-comedy-rap show, where the audience fuels the chaos and no two shows are ever the same. With over a decade of live performance experience, Stian Macshane and Daniel Delby blend razor-sharp improv with lightning-fast rap, transforming crowd suggestions into hilarious challenges, games and spontaneous moments. Expect high-energy interaction, unpredictable twists and big laughs.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
2nd Row Comedy is bringing their showcase to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time! Come see award-winning comedians and the best up-and-comers every night of the month! With a curated rotating line-up of acts each night, some of which will be published on 2ndRowComedy.com each day.
Braw Venues @ Hill Street
Muse
A one-woman comedy about life falling apart just as it is meant to be falling into place. Divorced, and back in her childhood bedroom at 30, Sundance award-winning actress and NYC stand-up Alessandra Ford (Shameless, Greenberg, Plainclothes) confronts the absurd humiliation of starting over. With credits spanning Comedy Cellar, The Stand, and television projects developed for NBCUniversal, Alessandra tells a story of regression, reinvention and reluctant self-discovery. 30 and F*cked serves up dark humour and brutal honesty with the confidence of someone with zero self-awareness and nothing to lose.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
As seen on Britain's Got Talent! Australia’s most eligible bachelor Daniel Delby had his first girlfriend at 33... for six weeks. Come and see his awkward dating history turned into a night of non-stop laughter, relatable storytelling and need to see it to believe it improv freestyle songs. From brutal rejections to learning how to translate girlfriend speak, Delby shares the highs, lows and ridiculous in-betweens of love, dating and everything that went wrong. Fringe World Comedy Award Winner. 'Side-splitting genius, Jim Jefferies protégé' ***** (Fringefeed.com.au, 2025).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Two comedians walk into a relationship. What do Kazakhstan and Macedonia have in common? Aisha Amanduri (Rolling Stone’s 'gifted and important voice') and British Comedian of the Year Vlad Ilich share a stage and a home. A gag-packed split bill about love, identity and being a "typical British couple". They’re only here to split the bill. Probably. 'A confident, gag-packed set.' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Funny in the best way' (Helen Bauer). 'Smart, goofy and consistently funny' (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Upstairs
As he stares into hydrogenated, ultra-processed, non-brand-specific meat products bubbling away in a deep fat fryer for below minimum wage, award-winning comedian and runt-of-the-litter Charlie Ashton feels we’ve lost our way. For millennia, humanity lived in perfect harmony with nature, living in mud huts, taking mushrooms, squirming over each other in the filth. Then somewhere along the way some idiot put on a suit and ruined everything. A cathartic experience for anyone dreading Monday morning and Tuesday morning and Wednesday and every day until we die because they’ve upped retirement age to 120.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
The smash hit sell-out 2023-2025 show returns! Five top-level circuit comedians perform their very best material, one after the other. No picking on the audience, no MC in between asking you where you're from – just non-stop laughs from headline-level comedy circuit professionals who know exactly how to bring the funny! There is still no better value-for-money way to spend £10 at the Fringe, so find out for yourself why 5 Headliners for £10 is on Fringe-goers must-see list year after year. Extra shows added due to popular demand, so early booking recommended.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Tired of eternal villain status and bad press, the Devil is in Edinburgh to set the record straight. He is not a bad guy. Pinky swear. (Hilariously, the show takes place in a church).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Hugo has some new characters he wants to show you. With over 30 million views online and tens of thousands of followers, can he do it IRL? Come and find out. Featured in Chortle.co.uk's Edinburgh Fringe 10x10 Sketch Shows to watch 2025.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Four comedians try and make you laugh, but every time they fail, they have to do a shot of vodka! The sets usually start well, but four shots in five minutes mean they end all over the place! Come see the show regularly described at the Adelaide Fringe Festival as the most unhinged show at the Fringe! Either you laugh, or you watch an alcohol infused breakdown! 'Riotous' (EdFestMag.com). 'The audience laughed their socks off' (OnTheMic.co.uk). 'The worst comedy I have ever seen' (Audience Review).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Multi award-winning Irish comedian, zoologist and boardgamer Donal Vaughan is bringing his ornithological stand-up show to the Fringe. A dormant passion rekindled after playing the game Wingspan (one of the most popular modern boardgames with over 3 million copies sold), Donal delves into the world of absurd birds and how the game gets people into birding. From Abbott's Boobys to Zebra Finches, learn and laugh about the funnier side of our feathered friends. Whether a birder, twitcher or a nature lover, this show is for you.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Front Room
A two-hour comedy buffet serving up acts fresh from our comedy club, Stand Up Sanctuary. Expect outrageous punchlines, unique performances, witty humour and non-stop laughs in a stunning venue. We have jokes darker than a night on Epstein Island and more acts than potential fathers to Little Boy Blue. Join us on the stunning Alchemist Terrace, St James Quarter, Sunday to Friday where you can indulge in wonderful food, drink and company. You won't want to leave – we promise.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
Three comedians do stand-up as their favourite character from history or the time and place in history they’d want to time travel to! So if you've ever wanted to see stand-up comedy from Mahatma Gandhi, Marilyn Monroe or Adolf Hitler? Well now is your chance! Hosted by award-winning comedian and history buff Raul Kohli. ***** (Guardian). ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (FringeWorld.com.au/FringeFeed). Edinburgh ISH Awards Best Show Nominee 2024. 'The Bobby Thompson of our times' (Dan Jackson – The Rest is History). 'Funny, moving, powerful' (Mike Reiss, Producer/Writer – The Simpsons).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
They say it's the greatest stand-up comedy show ever performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Not one of the greatest – THE greatest. A flawless, era-defining hour that reimagines what live comedy can be. The only problem is: no one has seen it.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Front Room
Award-winning stand-up comedian Henning Nilsen (Norway – 100 million online views) brings his one-man play recalling the emotional journey from leaving his finance job to making his Edinburgh Fringe debut with sold-out shows in 2025. What makes a Norwegian CPA accountant move to the UK to pursue stand-up comedy, and what hides beneath the clown mask? Henning regularly performs at the top UK comedy clubs and has toured internationally in the US, Europe and Asia. Please note that this is a dark comedy/theatre show with potentially triggering themes of suicide, depression and men's mental health.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
A strictly 18+ pub quiz for know-it-alls, written and hosted by comedians. Gather your most insufferable friends, bring a charged smartphone in case you want to cheat, and grab a pint to enjoy the most ludicrous quiz of your life. Questions range from the guessable: Q: Which two countries have the colour pink in their flag? A: Spain and Mexico. To the argument-starting: Q: Which of those two countries is the laziest? A: We'll hear arguments from both sides and take a vote. The total sell-out at Perth FRINGE WORLD makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut!
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar
The Waverley
Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team is back with even more madness and brand new adventures to boot. Don our magical Silent Disco headphones and feel your inhibitions evaporate as we lead you on a fun-filled silent disco tour of the Fringe. Expect song, dance, flash-mobs and surprises in the most feel-good hour of the summer. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this is without doubt the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Uplands Roast Coffee Shop
Meeting Point
AAA Comedy Gala is a hand-picked comedy showcase featuring four outstanding comedians. Each act has been carefully selected for their ability to deliver big laughs in this fast-paced stand-up extravaganza – your chance to discover brilliant new comedians before they hit the big time. Expect sharp wit, big personalities and non-stop laughter as exciting rising stars take the stage. With a mix of unique styles and fresh perspectives, AAA Comedy Gala promises a brilliant night of live comedy.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
A fast, 30-minute blast of improvised stand-up where absolutely nothing is scripted and everything is fair game. Brendon Lemon builds the whole show out of the audience in real time, riffing with strangers, inventing characters and turning tiny details from people’s lives into big, ridiculous payoffs. Expect sharp crowd work, playful roasting without the cruelty and the sense that everyone in the room is co-writing the night together. No two performances are the same, and when it’s over, the show disappears forever... except for the inside jokes you’ll keep quoting later.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Nineties
Aalex ('a charming humility that brings the audience together in laughter' ****, The Student) is overwhelmed and she's not afraid to show it. In this show, she unpacks the elaborate (and often ridiculous) lengths she's gone to in pursuit of clarity. Expect an abundance of misunderstandings, a rap about questionable life choices, and a whirlwind of overcomplication that somehow lands right here.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
The wait is over. Grab a ticket and climb aboard for a multimedia journey celebrating the overlooked magic, mystery and beauty of bus stops. From the bleak chic of a layby on the A47 to a sun drenched Swedish super shelter in Getgubben, Båstad, you will learn the secrets of the bus stop rating system and so much more! Warning, jokes subject to delays. Performed by Jim Judges, the comedian behind Cutlery Safety Expert Ian Crawford, 'Forkin’ good' **** (TheWeeReview.com).
Paradise in The Vault
The Vault
Big laughs, multi-year sell-out. Absolute Improv! is a family-friendly, high-energy improv comedy show created entirely from audience suggestions. For 16 years, this Edinburgh team of global improv company TBC Improv have delivered lightning-fast games, outrageous characters and unforgettable moments – returning year after year to packed houses. Every performance is completely unscripted and totally unique. Expect quick-fire scenes, big characters and joyful chaos the whole family can enjoy together. No two shows are ever the same – once it’s over, it’s gone forever. Five-star Fringe favourite. Come see why audiences keep coming back.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 1
Nick Kirk, West End New Act finalist, just wants to put on a silly character show. His own inner monologue has other ideas. Who will win? Will it make any sense? Does that even matter? These questions, and fewer, might be answered in Absolute Nickhead... 'Safety officer Dave Steed is an amusing tragi-comic conceit and expertly performed with fine timing' (Chortle.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
17 - 29 AugBauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
07 - 15 AugBauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Multi award-winning comedian, Adele Cliff, brings a work-in-progress show to the Fringe. Expect material on love, life choices and llamas. Catch these jokes whilst they're still super fresh. Praise for Adele's previous shows: 'Master of comedy' ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). 'Truly funny' ***** (TLA Adelaide). 'Guaranteed laughs' ***** (The Student Newspaper). 'A-list jokes' **** (TheComicsComic.com). 'Heartfelt storytelling and incredibly astute observations' **** (Hugging Comedians). 'Takes her job to be silly very seriously and it certainly pays off' **** (EdFringeReview.com). 'Funny, well-written' **** (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Do you like American late night shows, but you aren't American? This show is the solution! Behold, Edinburgh's first American late-night style topical comedy extravaganza. Expect stand-up, analysis, guests and games. Award-winning stand-up and topical writer (Breaking the News and The News Quiz), Adele Cliff is joined by house band, Katie Pritchard, and reporter, Will Davies. A brand-new show written fresh everyday. Praise for Adele: 'Master of comedy' ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). Praise for Katie: 'Creative, unique and hilarious' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). Praise for Will: 'Deeply funny' **** (Young-Perspective.net).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Award-winning comedian Aidan Greene is Ireland's foremost stammering comedian (he's also the only one). For years he's been told not to let his stutter define him. Well... too late. Join the bad boy of stammering for a razor-sharp, big-hearted show about embracing what makes you different and having serious craic along the way. 'Destined for stardom' (RTE). 'A joy to behold' (PasteMagazine.com). 'A show which is as heartfelt as hilarious' **** (TheWeeReview.com).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Top comedians cover everything from booze-fuelled chaos to sober living and the blurry middle ground. It's the stories from wild nights out, morning-after regrets, decisions to quit and the awkward "one won't hurt" negotiations we all know too well. Expect big laughs, brutal honesty and some stuff that probably should've stayed private! Nothing is off limits, but it's all handled with wit and warmth. A funny AF show of memories you might actually keep. Hosted by Andy Roach, in association with Sentia Spirits.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Alex Camp returns for his second Fringe show, a searingly honest yet bonkers look at addictions both big and small. Stampede through the rat run of booze, sex and mental health while injected buzzing on Alex's trademark original comedy songs. The Leicester Comedy Festival award nominee is a former Tokyo expat, failed musician, love-rat and addict. His argument is, these addictions shaped his life and made him a better person. Why do we get addicted? How do we find community? What are the toilets like? Featuring Taylor Swift, hand dryers, sweets, code-switching and much more.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
It’s nice to do things in real life isn’t it? After two critically acclaimed shows in 2024 and 2025, multi award-winning comedian Alex Kitson has a brand-new hour of stand-up comedy to show you. He's talking about attention so if you could direct yours his way he'd be very grateful. One of the best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee. Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe nominee 'The future of British comedy' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'The audience laughter is non-stop' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Insanely original' ***** (EuropeanComedy.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Alex La is bringing his debut stand-up comedy special, Fool as Hell, to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. He'll be doing bits about puzzles and dragons, but he'll also be getting personal about his parents' marriage and his dating life, from his most recent breakup to his current relationship with an older woman. It's got a bit of everything! 'Whimsical, fun, a bit different' (James Mattern, comedian). 'Can't wait to see more' (also James Mattern, comedian).
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Pickle Studio
I like smiling. But only when I'm unaware of it. If you know you're smiling, you're doing it wrong. Unless you're looking at a camera. Or a dentist. I hope this show makes you smile without realising it. That would make me smile. It'll be chaotic, heartfelt and silly. 'Comic genius' **** (Skinny). 'Ali Brice is funny' **** (List). 'The most entertaining experience I enjoyed at the Fringe' (EdFringeReview.com). 'A show like no other' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A clever, off-beat talent with a penchant for risk-taking on stage' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Swear-free, joke-dense and idea-rich stand-up from Alingon Mitra (Conan, Colbert, Comedy Central). A former writer for The Daily Show, Mitra sneaks sharp observations on politics, immigrant culture and the ridiculousness of daily life into a playful, tightly written hour. Featured at Just for Laughs and on the Russell Peters world tour, he offers the perfect start to your Fringe day: big laughs, incisive punchlines and proof that comedy without profanity can still cut deep.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
27 - 29 AugWithin the setting of their mundane office jobs, a clumsy clown enters and disturbs the peace of the stubborn clown, causing a ruckus by playing endless games. But when tension reaches its height, in a moment of chaos the two clowns become bound together by a singular piece of rope. Now joint at the hip, the two must work together and put aside their differences to untangle themselves and return to their normal lives. Join To&Fro in a show that demands you to lose yourself in the relentlessly funny escapism of two fools.
theSpaceTriplex
Big
23 - 25 AugWithin the setting of their mundane office jobs, a clumsy clown enters and disturbs the peace of the stubborn clown, causing a ruckus by playing endless games. But when tension reaches its height, in a moment of chaos the two clowns become bound together by a singular piece of rope. Now joint at the hip, the two must work together and put aside their differences to untangle themselves and return to their normal lives. Join To&Fro in a show that demands you to lose yourself in the relentlessly funny escapism of two fools.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Studio
A selection of international stand-ups hosted by NYC and London circuit comic David McDonnell. Fresh lineups every night, different scenes, different voices. The buffet's open. All you can eat. Each night brings a new bill of comedians from across the international circuit. Different cities, different scenes, different jokes. No two nights the same.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle
Flight Club
Everybody has opinions about animals. Some of them are funny. We’re going to attempt what Charles Darwin, David Attenborough and the Muppets have never quite managed to do: definitively rank the animals – and have a whale of a time doing it. A panel of not quite tame comedians battle it out to determine the ultimate list of the best (and worst) animals, with an ever-evolving leader board plus animal-themed interactive games. A funny panel-show spin on our furry, feathery, finny friends! From the creator of 101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Alternative Medicine is an absurdist sketch comedy group hailing from New York City featuring Marty Chandler, Colleen Granberg, Brian Martin, Sofia Pastena, Katie Redden and Patrick Walsh. In 2025, they held a sold-out eight-month residency at NYC’s The PIT, and made their off-Broadway debut at The Theater Center (NYC). You can find them at major comedy clubs in NYC such as: Caveat, The PIT and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Mr Show meets Monty Python meets a secret third thing. Alternative Medicine is written with, and produced by, Spencer Giles and directed by Jason Tyus Smith.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Willow Studio
You suggest it, they perform it. Using your ideas, these five-star internationally reviewed improvisers build a story of life-changing moments, fully unscripted, swooping through big decisions, strange turns and moments of inspired silliness. There’s no script and no safety net, just playful confidence, sharp instincts and a willingness to follow the story wherever it flies. Every show is shaped by the audience and never repeated. Expect a full-feathered flurry of entertainment – surprising, imaginative and impossible to predict. From the Edinburgh-founded, global team behind Fringe sell-out Absolute Improv, Among the Pigeons is improvised storytelling at its best!
theSpace @ Niddry St
Studio
Are you ready to get taken for a (joy) ride? Come and spend an hour with one of Britain’s most lovable musical comedians and leave with a spring in your step (and potentially a new sock). Featuring music akin to a chart topping popstar and a voice akin to an angel. 'dizzyingly inventive' (TheReviewsHub.com) and 'hilarious' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk), this multi award-winning comedian (with an opera degree that’s never been useful) is filled with gas and raring to take you on a journey. And rest assured, she will be making a song and a dance about it.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Zany, humorous, life exploration of infamous American criminal: Manson. British doppelganger, Charlie, has an affinity with his US namesake. Their twin-like connection is a frightening reality, which must not be repeated or replicated, except in the safe environment of the Fringe. A madcap Helter Skelter ride through madness. Come, join the cult! This is a world premiere featuring the award-winning Kevin Short. Last year, Kevin had five-star reviews for his portrayal in Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape – and in previous years has won Best New Play, Spirit of the Fringe Awards and Total Theatre nominations.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
Bilee returns with her unique, gentle, surreal humour! From the East to Edinburgh, she left a global carbon footprint, hopping on random trains of thought. 'Our job is to observe, not to interrupt,' her Oxbridge professor once said, which interrupts here to suggest something lives just behind her gorgeous, sad eyes. An IQ of 137 made her life... her life, clouding her doubts about ways of living. This year, she finally reaches 160. Pounds. As you can tell from this uninvited self-revelation, she is genius, or genuine, or at least gentle. Come chill, cheerio!
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Three Comedians of immigrant backgrounds and if at all possible one token 100% Anglo Saxon (who technically in Celtic Scotland would still be an immigrant) do stand-up telling their human stories. And no! It's not an elaborate home office scheme to round you up! For anyone of an immigrant background or who is sympathetic to the idea that immigrants may be human! Hosted by the British Comedian of the Year 2025: the Mexican, Vlad Ilich. 'Poisonous' (Nigel Farage). 'Shallow, imbalanced, unrepresentative' (Migration Watch). ***** (Guardian). 'Pro-immigrant punch in the face to anti-immigrant Britain' (OnTheMic.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
From handwritten letters to swipe culture, Ana Little: Dating Through the Ages is a comedic exploration of the evolution of romance over the past 20 years. This show chronicles the transformation of dating, from the nostalgia of handwritten letters and awkward blind dates to the fast-paced world of online connections dominated by swipes and clicks. Discover the challenges and obstacles faced by those seeking love in a rapidly changing landscape. As technology reshapes how we communicate and connect, we’ll highlight the hilarious and often chaotic experiences that define modern dating.
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
From Amebix to X-Ray Spex! A full-volume celebration of the most subversive subculture ever. 'Brilliant – seriously impressive' (Oi Polloi). 'Hysterical, historical, autobiographical, funny and factual. Punk as fuck' (Dunstan Bruce, Chumbawumba). 'A masterclass' (Lee Dorian, Napalm Death).
Bannermans
Back Cave
Everyone's favourite Cork in the North returns with what promises to be his biggest and most hilarious show to date. Join him for tales of pet ownership, constant inability to read a room and his unrelenting frustration with the world around him. Everything is fine, until it's not! Over 60 million views online and star of The 2 Johnnies' Late Night Lock In (RTE), The Blame Game (BBC) and Comedy Central Live. 'Well paced, well written, delivers plenty of laughs' (Mirror). 'Charming, hilarious and accessible with some really powerful thinking underneath it all' (Skinny).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Andy Barr (Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Best New Show nominee) shows his working on a new show about medieval monks, change, comets and the pace of all three. ***** (Young-Perspective.net). 'Get ready to meet your new favourite comedian' (John Kearns). 'A funny boy' (Tim Key, iNews).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Andy Roach could win a Best Comedy Newcomer award this year despite not being new or good at comedy. Come and see the brilliant new Liverpool comedian that EVERYONE is not talking about.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Animal? Gabrielle MacPherson's Work In Progress takes you though her preparations for life: a hammer and Vaseline, fighting ostriches, and farting through keyholes. Always preparing for the worst, just hoping not to get murdered. MacPherson's new show is all about surviving monsters whilst being an absolute animal. 'Her "sod the lot of you" attitude is definitely a winner' (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk). 'Delightfully deadpan, skilfully surreal and very bloody funny!' (Maisie Adam). Funny Women’s One To Watch 2025, Best In Class Comedian 2025, and Leicester Square New Comedian 2024 finalist.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
This is my coming-out show. I actually came out mid-performance, in front of a crowd... including my Nan. Let's just say there was a joke involving a woman, a KFC and the phrase finger-lickin' good. Afterwards, I asked my cousin: Do you think there's any chance Nan thought I was just talking about the original recipe? 'Crowds will be flocking to see her in the future for sure' **** (TD9Radio.online). As seen on Colin From Accounts and The F Ward.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Denzil de Cristo delivers puns, parodies and pedantry on robots, relationships and religion. Expect whimsical tales, nerdy one-liners and ludicrously bad singing in a fast-moving, joyfully chaotic hour. What was the first dad joke? What happens when he dies? Why does he have a robot girlfriend? Warning: contains scenes of a sexually incompetent nature. 'Ricochets from the sublime to the ridiculous' **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'Witty one-liners backed up by genuinely funny concepts' **** (LancasterGuardian.co.uk). 'Genuine and funny' (Audience review). 'Ludicrously bad' (Simon Cowell). As seen on The X Factor.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
Engineer. MBA. Corporate. Startup. LinkedIn said everything was "fine". Ashish Vijh was "above baseline happy". Then he became “self-aware” (FAAKKKK!). After twenty years of doing life “correctly”, he noticed something odd: success feels weird AF… like a performance. In this playful stand-up hour, Vijh unpacks masculinity, ambition, therapy and the strange art of explaining yourself as a grown man... until you can’t. Blending personal stories, cultural observations and a few (ok, many) questionable life decisions, he asks a simple question: What happens when the life you confidently explained to everyone suddenly stops making sense?
Greenside @ George Street
Sprout Studio
As seen on Fisk (Netflix) and the Melbourne International Comedy Gala, Singaporean-born, Australia-based Ting Lim makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut, unpacking growing up in an unorthodox family and what happens when you don't fit anywhere. Caught between strict Singaporean rules, Malaysian chaos and Australian life, Ting navigates relationships, expectations and the quiet absurdity of never quite belonging. Smart, dark and incisive without being preachy, this show finds humour in the uncomfortable space between where you're from and where you are now. **** (TheWest.com.au). 'Fast becoming one of Australia's hottest comedians' (BrisbaneStage.com).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
You don’t know it yet, but you are one of August’s closest friends. In a one hour elevator pitch, August will convince you that they’re a person you might want to spend more time with. Delusional, bawdy and brimming with love, August is excited to meet you.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
The smash-hit West End comedy, as heard on BBC Radio 4, celebrates its 13th glorious year at the Fringe! The all-star cast improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel every show, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume by a rotating cast (including Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd, Graham Dickson and more) with live musical accompaniment. It's a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed! 'Hilariously bold, wickedly funny' ***** (Times). 'One of the most enjoyable 60 minutes on the Fringe' **** (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
After travelling to the UK, New Zealand, the Middle East and Indonesia. Jarryd Goundrey is back as Australia's Least Decorated Soldier. Jarryd Goundrey. Comedian and army veteran has amassed 100 million views online with his witty and hilarious storytelling. Come see why he recently sold out the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has supported some of Australia’s best acts.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
The Malignant Humours are making their way back to the Fringe. With over ten years of sell-out shows under our belts and multiple five-star reviews, you will want to McFly, or McWalk, to our show! Back to the Fracture is a fast-paced, medically-based, sketch comedy show that will have you in stitches! Our cast, made up of healthcare students, are certified to perform emergency laughter-inducing procedures. So, travel down to Surgeon's Hall, recharge your Flux Capacitor, and enjoy 45 minutes of award-winning sketch comedy.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Fleming Theatre
Three top comics spill their worst dating disaster stories with unfiltered stand-up on sex and relationships. Plus we'll share your dating horror stories anonymously live on stage! If your dating life is a joke, this is the show for you. Whether you've found love, are forever single, or are somewhere in between, you'll leave feeling happier about your dating mishaps! Total sell-out at Fringe World, Perth 2025.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar
The Waverley
Barcelona’s comedy scene is booming, and this show serves up a bite-sized selection of its most exciting acts. Featuring up-and-coming comedians from across the city, this fast-paced, international lineup delivers a mix of styles, voices and big laughs. Like tapas, you’ll get a taste of everything – from sharp one-liners to personal stories and unexpected twists. Barcelona has become a hotspot for English-language stand-up, attracting talent from all over the world, and now they’re bringing that flavour to the Fringe. Comedy tapas: small bites, big laughs, and something for everyone.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
For almost a decade, the superbly talented Barnish & Carmichael have performed some of the greatest improv comedy shows around the world to virtually empty rooms, which is why you've never heard of them. Join the dynamic pair for an unforgettable hour where absolutely anything can happen, from an action-packed murder mystery to a romantic comedy of errors. Discover your new favourite act and help them turn their audience numbers into double figures. 'The UK's answer to TJ and Dave' (Stuart Moses, The Improv London Podcast).
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Intergalactic man of mystery, self-employed astronaut and legendary cult-comedian Basil Bottler makes his return to the Edinburgh Fringe with this secret underground one-off hour of jokes, songs, filthy poems and dicking about. Step aboard his home made manure powered spaceship for the ride of your life. Don't miss your one and only chance to see Basil in the flesh / cardboard, as he performs his unique brand of comic chaos. But remember, Don't Tell No One.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Chamber
You want to get the truth straight from the horse's mouth. But what if that horse disagrees with you? What if that horse is lying? What if... it's part of the cover-up? We all have that family member: like the aunt who's convinced the Earth is flat. This fun, silly comedy show dives headfirst into the world of conspiracy theories. If you're hoping for proof the moon landing was fake, this isn't the show for you. But if you’ve argued with someone whose theory makes no sense – welcome.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Alternative comedy takes over Bedlam Fringe! See the most exciting acts from all over the UK in a curated Malcolm Hardee Award-nominated lineup of one-off weirdness. From live Scalextric tournaments to a Midlands themed brawl, there's something different every night. 'Intelligent, anarchic, format-breaking comedy' (Chortle.co.uk). 00:30 on a Friday means late evening on a Thursday. Full lineup at bedlamfringe.co.uk/late or drop by the venue.
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
Stand up comedian Jeff Klein brings his online show Beer with a Queer to live audiences again. In this show he will tell the story of coming out and finding his place in his community, he will take questions from the audience answering for the whole gay community, he will interview someone every show, and all of this while trying new and local beers throughout the show and giving his opinion on those as well. It's fun. It's funny. It's unique. Don't miss it.
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
In the ruthless pursuit of fame, self-proclaimed world’s hottest sketch group, Behemoth, must stage their biggest show yet while appeasing the ever-growing demands of a shadowy corporate sponsor. Described as ‘an original take on comedy’ (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk) Behemoth is a joyously subversive sketch comedy spectacle. Join them on their journey through clowning around, multimedia chaos, grand theatrics, boybands and an ancient parasitic CEO made entirely of Velcro. 'Undoubtedly its own show... a series of unexpected, logic-defying twists' (Chortle.co.uk).
Rotunda Theatre, George Heriot's School
Squeak
Laugh For Life Comedy’s Behind The Laughter is the journey of a mental wellbeing comedy teaching course. Come and see how this course has helped these individuals with their own issues as they bring to you their own original stand-up comedy performances. Showing how comedy has helped them increase their confidence, their mental wellbeing and feel party of a community. Laugh For Life Comedy will show you how mental wellbeing and stand-up comedy work in harmony using social prescribing at its best. Highly Recommended Show (FringeReview.co.uk). 2026 brings even more acts!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Following her multi award-nominated debut, Bella is back with a brand-new show. From childhood living room "musicals" to becoming her nephew's (self proclaimed) favourite aunty, Bella delves into exactly what it means to have Big Sister Energy! One of Rolling Stone's Top 12 Rising Stars and featured in The Times Best Jokes of the Fringe list 2024. Bella's provided tour support for Harriet Kemsley, Carl Hutchinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, has been heard on BBC Radio Wales and featured in The Guardian. 'Charming with one of the smiliest voices in Edinburgh' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Oozes Charm' (BlizzardComedy.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
The perfect marriage of stand-up and musical comedy with Sasha and Bennet. Two comedians: one musical, the other really not. A back-and-forth comedy experiment. Bored of stand-up? Here's some funny keyboard songs. Hate funny songs? Weird. Back to the jokes. Previous reviews and accolades: 'Incredibly clever' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Sharp and witty' **** (EdFestMag.com). 'Quick wit, and vibrant energy' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Unique and charmingly chaotic' **** (TheReviewsHub.com). Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year 2025 nominee. Best Jokes of the Fringe: The Times, The Telegraph and The Scotsman. Seen on ITV and BBC iPlayer.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
The Wee Room
The sell-out hit returns! Host Paul Savage, 'the perfect anchorman' (BroadwayBaby.com), presents a revolving line-up of brilliant comedians as you've never seen them before (unless you've been very lucky). Raw and uncensored. They also have no clothes on. 'A riotous show. A fantastic experience from the get-go' ***** (@SuchClicheTheatre). 'Funny as f*ck' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Guaranteed unpredictable fun. No matter who graces the stage, expect relentless nudity and outrageous, unapologetic laughs' ****½ (MissMandamedia.com). 'Exactly as wild, unpredictable and funny as the name suggests. Bold, bizarre and unapologetically honest' **** (QultureMagazine.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
American comedy troupe Big Tobacco returns with a show that answers the timeless question: What if Pinocchio was all f*cked up? The group takes their absurd, irreverent, joke-a-second style to the land of old-timey Italy for a hilarious retelling of the classic tale. Join Pinocchio, Jiminy, Geppetto and The Blue Fairy on an outrageous journey to discover what life is all about. It’s a wild new spin on the beloved story that’s packed with twists, surprises and wall-to-wall laughs. Don’t bring your kids unless you want to explain a bunch of messed up stuff to them.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Upper Theatre
Bilal Zafar (LastMinute.com Best Newcomer Award nominee and multi award-winner) is back with a brand new, multimedia, interactive and very fun show! Rubicon will feature some games with prizes to be won, some amazing stories and an overall life-changing experience TBF. Will you be crossing the Rubicon? Spoiler alert: yes you will! Bilal has been on BBC One, BBC Two, Channel 4 and many other things you might find impressive.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
A compilation of comedians telling their worst, most ill-judged jokes. We invite the best comedians at the Fringe to delve into their archives to find material that has never worked, to test ideas that really do make you wonder, 'What on earth were they thinking?'. An anarchic late night show where everything is designed to go wrong.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
We're a global, all-femme/them stand-up collective (as featured in Vogue, Rolling Stone, The New Feminist and Tatler) shaking up comedy from Hong Kong to Manila, Manchester to London, and now right here in Edinburgh. We’re rewriting the rules on who gets the mic and what stories get told – and trust us, nothing’s off-limits. Our show is an hour of empowerment that celebrates femmes/thems in all their shapes and forms, with a five-person lineup of international comedians, and a diverse set of unfiltered voices working to fill the room with laughter.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Bite Me Comedy is a show where up-and-coming comedians take a bite out of a topic to win best performance of the night. Co-hosts Bianca Boorer and Francesca Rainey will set a tantalising topic for the comedians to chew into. Who has the funniest take on the Brooklyn Beckham saga? What's your worst crush? What's your take on the manosphere?
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
St Andrews' sexiest, funniest (and incidentally only) improv comedy group is back at the Fringe with another late-night improv show... this time with a twist! Fancy an old fashioned? A cheeky marg? We can't legally serve you alcohol, but we sure will bring the twist (and the zest).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
I have a uniform. A suitcase that becomes a horse. Fake snow. This will have to be enough. One Polish clown attempts the most epic adventure story ever told. He carries an orange. A gift from the love of his life. He carries everything except what he actually needs. Heroic, absurd, melodramatic and stupidly beautiful. Wordless physical comedy from the creator of Furiozo. WIP.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Blood Me Up Marjorie! is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that peeks backstage at a murder mystery. Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes and where nothing goes to plan. Watch a cast of chaotic characters battle to keep the murder mystery alive and their dead body dead in this razor-sharp comedy where the laughs come thick and fast. This hilarious feel-good show has been entertaining audiences across the south of England and makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
Psychologists say inside everyone is a child screaming to be loved. But all this adult child screams for is lager, a wank and late-night TV. Being a woman in your twenties is hard, being a terminal layabout is... not harder, but that doesn’t stop Cass whining about it. Best friend Georgie wants Cass to make something of life (and pay her half of the rent), as the audience is jettisoned through a kaleidoscope of snapshots all twenty-somethings relate to: botched interviews, unrequited ‘love’, public hysteria, and yearning for a childhood innocence you'll never return to.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
After 20 years of being a comedian, and a slight hiatus, Bob returns to the fringe with his eighth solo show about that sinking feeling we all have these days. Come and enjoy the show before the complete collapse of civilisation (that does sound bleak but there will be jokes and lots of them). 'Wonderfully anarchic' (Skinny). 'Deadpan, sinister, miserable and absolutely brilliant!' (Punchlineuk.wordpress.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Becky is many things: a nurse, divorced, queer, ADHD-er, vegan, bleeding heart liberal and perpetually baffled. She’s never seen an episode of Love Island, but she has shooed away her patients’ hallucinated spiders. Come with her on a journey to see how many boxes she, (and you?!), can tick and whether any of them matter. Her affair with comedy has lasted longer than both her marriage and her nursing career: and this is her first solo show! ‘Her material content is wide, varied and most importantly funny... a good future ahead of her’ (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Brainwashed is a dark comedy clown show about growing up under dictatorship in Belarus. Born in the Soviet Union and raised in a country shaped by authoritarian rule, award-winning comedian Alina Konon transforms her personal history into a surreal and playful exploration of propaganda. Through absurd games, physical comedy and soup making, the show reveals how ideology quietly shapes everyday behaviour. Through clown, storytelling and political humour, Brainwashed invites audiences into a mischievous experiment that exposes the strange logic of life under dictatorship.
Paradise in The Vault
The Annexe
Bread and Circuses is Julius Caesar's long-lost TED talk on leadership mindset. Expect jokes, stunts and laurel-wreathed stupidity as you learn to grind, orate and dominate. Seamus Lavan has been to Hades and back – and French theatre school and back – to bring you this hilaritymaxxed hour of absurdity. There was once a fascist-coded fever dream that was Rome, one that still inspires the look books and playbooks of our present-day not-so-great dictators. 50% clown show, 50% character comedy and 150% life-affirming idiocy – come for the skimpy toga, stay for the stoic wisdom.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Following a sold-out 2025 work in progress, emerging star, comedian and all round nice lad Jake Patrick returns to the Fringe! Start your day right with his highly anticipated Brunch Show.
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Greyfriars
Fringe Room
In the blue corner, weighing in at 140 pounds fighting out of Nazareth, he goes by The Messiah, it’s Jesus Christ. In the red corner, weighing in at 365 pounds fighting out of Lubini, Nepal, he goes by the Buddha or the Notorious SID, it’s Siddhartha Gautama. Join us for an hour-long comic play where they will be debating the merits of their own religion and roasting their rivals! Team YOLO or Team Dharma? Written by Raul Kohli (writer/creator of Comic Sanskrit). ***** (Guardian). 'Genius' (Fest).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Stuck between careers, identities and relationships, never quite fitting where you’re supposed to. A decade into an artistic career, growing instability pushes Burce to search for a corporate job again, confronting systems she once escaped. The show explores job hunting and dating as eerily similar systems; endless tests, unspoken rules, red flags, ghosting and constant self doubt disguised as “feedback". From feminist comedy clubs to dating apps, job applications to emotional performance reviews, Burce examines how modern systems promise success, love and stability while making you feel insufficient. Slightly wrong. Fully intentional. Like the title!
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Richy Sheehy hated Cork's Butter Museum, so he bet his butter-museum-obsessed friend that he could provide a better, butterier experience in a comedy show. Petty stand-up, with songs, butter and fermented grievance. 'Musical genius' (BBC Radio 1).
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey
Cinema Room
Hey! Do you fancy Ollie? It's not a requirement to enjoy the show, but it certainly helps! Everybody's Dating Ollie is Ollie's ongoing attempt at dating an entire audience. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show as you all go on a date with Ollie! You'll learn about their sexual orientation, relationships and take a sharp look at dating patterns we all easily fall into. Expect a showcase of Ollie's hobbies including singing, dancing, breadstick waggling and maybe even a few tears. Join this clown as they embark into an exploration in world of relationships, with you!
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
CIA Shaman is the hilarious and heart-wrenching true story of a former CIA officer whose mental breakdown became an unexpected spiritual awakening. After her life implodes, reality cracks open– bringing secrets, intrigue, ghosts, psychic phenomena and a complete identity crisis with it. Told through stand-up, storytelling and theatrical memoir, this wild one-woman show follows her journey from espionage to enlightenment, from government secrets to Reiki healer. Equal parts comedy, confession and cosmic fever dream, the show ends with a live mini group healing/meditation. Featuring a performer seen on TruTV, AMC and SiriusXM.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! Following multiple five-star sell-out runs, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns for another rip-roaring crime comedy made up entirely on the spot. Leicester Comedy 2023: Best Improv Show Award. Colchester Fringe Comedy Award 2024. Who? What? How? The choice is yours in this fully improvised, witty and absurd murder mystery where the audience creates the crime. 'Quick thinking and fast paced. A spectacular must-see' ***** (Bunbury Magazine). 'Hysterical murder mystery and a tight witty improv show' **** (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
A rehearsal spirals out of control as a group of actors attempt to stage a play within a play within a play. As complications multiply, the cast begin to forget who they are playing, what the real play is and even who the real director is. What begins as a simple rehearsal soon unravels into confusion and theatrical mishaps. As reality and performance blur, the actors struggle to regain control before everything collapses. A fast-paced comedy revealing the chaos behind the scenes of theatre, packed with absurd misunderstandings and escalating onstage comedic disaster.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 3
Camilla has a theory that who you played in your school Nativity shaped who you grew up to be. She played Mary, so, surely she should be a CEO by now? Not quite... Mother of God, but she was also just a girl. What if she wanted to listen to Lorde instead of give birth to one? Millennial angst meets a new form in Be Not Afraid! Part school play, part diary entry, it invites audiences to help Camilla grow up and face reality. Featuring high levels of audience interaction, silliness and unmet potential!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
With sharp observations and dry humour, Ziyin dives into: growing up in China and becoming a programmer; working in tech and slowly losing faith in "best practices", office politics, performance reviews and cultural misunderstandings. Writing code for a living – and debugging himself on the side.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Almost 60 years after The Beatles composed and played the avant-garde piece Carnival of Light at the Million Volt Light and Sound Rave, an event held at the Roundhouse in London on 28 January and 4 February 1967, Consignia bring their interpretation to the Edinburgh Fringe. Nothing is real. ****** (Chortles.co.uk) **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Scotsman). Leicester Comedy Festival Best Musical or Improvised Comedy Award nominee 2019 and 2022. 'A sort of Brechtian Ketamine Clown Orgy' (Stuart Goldsmith).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Step into a surreal world of ghosts, past lives and terrifying the establishment as a mid-30s woman. Charlie hangs up her props and puppets for a stripped-back work-in-progress challenge and realises she’s weird enough. Expect strange tales, colourful characters and unhinged takes in this high-energy stand-up comedy show. Funny Women Stage Award and Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off finalist. As seen on BBC Scotland and Next Up Comedy. 'Stuffed to the gills with mad ideas from a truly gifted performer' **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Charming, hilarious and beautiful' **** (EdFestMag.com). 'A real Renaissance woman' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
ChatLGBT – the queer answer to all your questions. Put away your phone and come along to ask your burning questions to a bunch of sassy comedians! Why ask AI when you can ask the best source of advice – Slay.I? Artificial intelligence will never replace the queens of this world. Caution: unlike AI who will coax your ego, Slay.I may roast you for comedic value or give you terrible advice in order to make the plot more exciting!
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
Sketch comedy? Improv? Stand-up? Chef! Gimme one of everything! In this fast-paced and interactive variety show, the audience will be invited to select from a delectable menu of sketches, improv scenes, and stand-up vignettes to concoct 35 minutes of deliciously fresh comedy à la carte. With sketches ranging from mouse-themed rappers to GCSE drama, dry but absurd improv and highlights from up and coming stand-ups, Will Finney, JJ Connolly, and George Littlejohn promise to serve you up a banquet of unique entertainment at each and every performance.Created and Performed by | JJ Connolly, George Littlejohn, Will FinneyDirected by | Will Finney, JJ Connolly and George Littlejohn, with help from the broader Ricky Mayhem team.Thanks | All individuals who helped fund the showinstagram.com/rickymayhemcomedy/
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
studio
Award-winning comedian Cheryl Hurst is actually a really nice guy and she’s going to prove it. But probably not today! Join her for lunch time jokes about trying to be a better person, peaking in high school, and finding a new best friend. ‘Slick delivery and tight writing’ (Russell Hicks). ‘Not an a**hole’ (Jimmy Carr).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Growing up in a tiny village in County Down where everyone knows everyone, moving to London for uni is a bit of a culture shock. Being seen as Irish for the first time and realising strangers don't want to speak to you is a weird feeling. Chloe Campbell's debut hour tackles her Irish/British identity as she becomes a drama school dropout and embraces sometimes rolling a natural 1 in life.
Greenside @ George Street
Sprout Studio
The year is 2009. The location is, physically, Slough, Berkshire and, spiritually, Forks, Washington. An 11-year-old Chloe Jacobs has written a 30,000-word self-insert erotic Twilight fanfiction. 17 years later, she's ready to share it on stage... This show asks the important questions: what does it mean to be a superfan? What compels us to write? And... Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca? 'Charmingly self-deprecating and wonderfully self-assured' (Cherwell.org). 'Effortlessly funny... had the audience doubled over with laughter' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'I need to hear the rest of this fanfiction!' (Ahir Shah).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
One mic, infinite possibilities! America's Got Talent runner-up Chris creates jaw-dropping freestyle rap from your suggestions. Fast, fearless and astonishingly funny – this is live comedy at its most exhilarating from the first comedian to ever have a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil. No script, no safety net, entirely in the moment. 'The Fringe holy grail... mind-bendingly flawless' ***** (EdFestMag.com). 'Very funny, uniquely appealing... nobody on a Vegas stage does what he does' (Las Vegas Review-Journal) 'Spectacular and hilarious' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'A virtuoso... a hip-hop machine' (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Distinguished guests, it's time to hold on tight as we try to let go. Tonight, Razmatastique, your hopelessly romantic French-accented emcee, brings past lovers back to the Closure Cabaret for one final performance. From bad-boy playground pirates to emotionally unavailable illusionists, these heartbreakers return to the stage – jazz-handed into public inspection – to flaunt their dazzling skills and questionable charm. Created and performed by Maria Ansdell, this solo clown show blends absurd character comedy, heartfelt storytelling and riotous audience participation to turn longing into laughs.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Cobin Millage and Pete Carson return to the Edinburgh fringe for the fourth time with their annual showcase show Touching Tips (With Friends). It's a show alternately hosted and headlined by the pair and every single night they bring along exactly what audiences are really, truly looking to see: their friends (when we say "friends", what we mean is some of the finest comics in the UK, alongside the best up-and-comers from the local Edinburgh scene (these people are also our friends (not in that order))).
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Greyfriars
Fringe Room
He was originally just attempting to deface public property and irritate the elderly, but now Cobin Millage is finally prepared to announce that he is; and always has been Banksy (at least as far you should be concerned, you gullible wee sweetheart, you). 'Now this guy is REALLY fun!' (Josie Long). 'Wild and funny in equal measure' (Larry Dean). 'It's always tough to follow a guy doing ancient Greek mythology stuff' (Danny Bhoy). British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2024.
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly
Other Room
Geeks, nerds unite! From Smash Bros to Overcooked, Mario Kart to Goose Game, a brief detour via Tetris and a pitstop at Pikmin: Jake Baker, Steffan Alun and Cerys Bradley welcome you to the flat* (*Fringe venue) to play video games. Late-night anarchic gameshow with big laughs, small prizes, and a medium amount of nerdy chaos. Whether you were a Sega or Nintendo kid; whether you owned a Wii or PlayStation; or whether you've never even touched a controller – come hang out at Edinburgh's friendliest late-night show. 'Like GamesMaster but without the sexism!' (Audience Review).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Stand-up comedy meets bingo!! Comedians perform hilarious sets, you cross off their topics from bespoke bingo topic cards. Laugh lots, encourage topics, make the comedians improvise and win big prizes!
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
Every jungle has its undergrowth. The wild, untamed layer where the most interesting things grow before anyone's paying attention. Comedy Canopy is Edinburgh's home for the rising stars of the Scottish comedy circuit – five performers a night, 8:45pm on George Street, doing what they do best before the rest of the world catches up. These are the acts you'll be telling people about in five years. The ones your mates haven't heard of yet. The ones who are about to become household names. Come early. Stay late. Venture into the undergrowth.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Studio
Catch the best comedians Wales has to offer in explosive secret lineups of hilarity, including a token non-Welsh person* (who will also be funny). A nightly showcase featuring TV names, circuit headliners and rising stars filling an hour with guaranteed laughs! Previous acts have appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Comedy Central, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and pretty much every show BBC Wales has ever made. *but they have to talk about Wales.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Stand-up comedy from every generation, on one stage, every day. Comedy Through The Ages brings together fresh-faced comics, battle-hardened veterans and everything in between. Expect a different line-up daily, wildly different perspectives, and gags older than some of the acts. It is a family reunion – if your family were actually funny. Previous line-ups have featured comedians seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards, Comedy Central, The Daily Show and the New York Comedy Cellar.
Laughing Horse @ Freddy's
Band Room
One woman's laugh-out-loud journey through the mess of motherhood and relationships in a multilingual home. With three sons, an insomniac and far too much testosterone flying around, this interactive show from Barcelona-based British actress, Emma Buckle, is for anyone – including those without children (as a cautionary tale perhaps?!). This comedy debut invites audience participation and some hilarious musical outbreaks to delve into some of the most hair-raising moments you can experience when raising a family in Barcelona as a Franco-British couple and things get lost in translation...
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
A confident and clueless Greek stand-up comedian living in Scandinavia shares her sharp thoughts with her not-so-sharp English. Misunderstanding and questioning every culture that will have her, she goes on about accents, families, tourists and pedestrian crossing lines. Drawing on years of stand-up comedy in English, this show is perfect for anyone who has tried to express themselves in a second language!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
It's about nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing. We promise. For tonight, we are free. From the award-winning performance/comedy duo Creepy Boys, S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, this anarchic fever dream is a techno-punk concert, a play, a clown show and a basement puppet nightmare all rolled into one. Best Show nominee, Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025. 'The underground hit of the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe' (Telegraph). **** (Guardian). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk). ***** (ToDoList.org.uk). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (List). **** (Financial Times). **** (Fest).
Summerhall Festival
TechCube 0
Enjoy snappy excerpts from the shows of four stand-ups you'll recognise from their posters full of stars. Different lineup every show: something to suit all comic tastes!
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
Come restless spirits and gather here as Shellshock! Improvised Comedy presents a night of hilarious, mystic mayhem with Crystal Unclear! Each night, our mediums will guide you through a never-before-seen tale of a long departed soul, made up on the spot, based on your suggestions. Expect tall tales and terrifyingly funny twists in this narrative-driven improvised comedy show. For everyone from supernatural superfans to those who prefer to live firmly grounded in reality, come along for laughs aplenty in a unique show each night!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Join the cult. A fully immersive experience where the audience are initiated into their own unique cult. Incorporating real world recruitment tactics CULT is a show like no other; interactive, ridiculous and dark. Don't turn away from the light.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Split-bill character comedy from Noah Matthews (one half of sketch group Bishops: sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and 2024) and Max Devine (Sketch Off finalist, Comic Originality Award winner, host of LEMONFACE and tour support for BGT winner Viggo Venn). 'Essential Fringe viewing' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). 'A riot!' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Hilarious' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'The future of sketch comedy' **** (DarkChat.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Struggling to find a job and/or love interest? Maybe it's your cringy Instagram or that racist meme you posted on Facebook back in 2007? Have no fear! Comedians Kat Baker and Lucy Hassett are here to roast your social media footprint. After their advice, let's just say your Nan will have sore fingers... from all the proud comments she'll be leaving! This interactive stand-up show allows audience members to submit your (or a friend's) social media profile for a critical analysis. Yes, you did hear that right. We are offering you the chance to PAY to get cyber-bullied!
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
'A revelation, 'Brilliant range of characters' and 'Genius!' (Audience reviews, 2025). Enjoy a cocktail of comedy monologues, poetry and sketches, all shaken into a one-woman show. Amongst a myriad of characters, Daisy introduces a 7-year-old cowboy-pirate, awkward teens, the performer of Shakespeare's missing Ode and Cassie the ghostly reporter. Spanning nostalgia, embarrassment, grief and ridiculousness, this show presents the recognisable chaos in being a woman. Daisy’s comedy has aired on BBC Upload, she was a runner-up in last year’s Funny Women Awards live heats and regularly performs improv comedy with The Oxford Imps.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Celtic languages were spoken across Scotland long before the peak of Celtic power, the kingdom of Alba. But just how Celtic is Scotland? Macbeth was the last truly Celtic King of Scotland and King James IV the last monarch fluent in Gaelic. After Union with England, a new Scot emerged, the North Briton, eager to cast of past Gaelic assertions and align themselves entirely with the new, nation-state of Great Britain. So, are modern-day Scots more Albannach or Sasannach? 'Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Buckle up – Danny O’Brien is back at the Edinburgh Fringe! The multi award-winning Irish comedian returns with his brand new 2026 show Sure Look, Be Grand after several years of total sell-out runs at Scottish Comedy Festival in the Grassmarket. He’s survived touring the world this past year, from motorbiking to far northern Vietnam into China, shows in the Middle East, Singapore, Mexico, Australia (and even up to John O’Groats). Expect bigger laughs, madder stories and pure chaos. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Sure look, be grand...
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Darryl J Carrington is a physical comedian and mostly non-verbal clown who loves messing around with objects, timing and visual gags. His last show, Out of the Box, won multiple awards with critics calling it utterly absorbing, charming and great fun. People loved how he connected with audiences using nothing but inventive physical comedy. Tennish starts as a tennis show but quickly goes off-court as Darryl discovers what he can do with tennis props – turning rackets, balls and towels into instruments, obstacles and punchlines. It's playful, chaotic, visual and all about ambition, performance, and failure.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Musical-One-Liner-Stand-Up Comedian David Hoare (aged 37) will teach you how to live to 100! The award winning Hoare brings his rude songs, stupid jokes and insightful expertise to the Fringe. Winner of Musical Comedy Awards 2021 Audience Favourite Award, Sold Out Run Fringe 2022 and tour support for Alison Spittle, Mark Nelson, Lauren Pattison and Dr Ed Patrick! 'An annoyingly funny young man' (Gary Delaney). 'David has that magic combination of quick wit and observational insight' (EdFringeReview.com). 'With some slick one-liners and aggression akin to Bo Burnham, James Acaster or Tim Vine' (Deadline.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Chris Groves turns grief into something refreshingly uplifting and unexpectedly funny. Blending sharp stand-up with heartfelt honesty in a life-affirming hour about loss, family and finding laughter when you need it most. He dives into strange, awkward and oddly funny moments following a loss, from dealing with practicalities to the unexpected ways grief shows up in everyday life. Open, warm, and genuinely funny, this is a show for anyone who’s lost someone – or just enjoys laughing at life (and death). You might not leave healed, but you will have laughed for a bit!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Journey through Wikipedia’s murky depths, like “list of sexually active popes”, and discover the behind-the-scenes drama and delights of an encyclopedia run by anonymous (but extremely human) volunteers.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Cowbarn
Comedian and viral creator of @letsdoubledutch Derek Mitchell tests new material and characters for an hour – expect accents, sketches and cross-cultural weirdness. With nearly a million followers and over half a billion views online, Derek has built a global fanbase through his whip-smart characters and satirical takes on Dutch, British and North American cultures. 'Hysterically funny' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Seriously impressive' **** (Stage). 'Masterful' **** (List).
Summerhall Festival
Former Womens Locker Room
Dr Kara Kibara sells her services through a hybrid TED talk, workshop, transformation-improv performance style as the best dating and relationship guru. Dr Kara unintentionally reflects on her past to find out why she is still single as she offers advice on manifesting love. Featuring her unreleased original songs recorded when she was under a Columbia Records mentorship years ago. Edinburgh Fringe Talk 2025's Hottest Preview in Town.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
"Master clown" Dru Cripps presents his phenomenally successful loopstation-based shenanigans – a show so good it earned five 5-star reviews, sold out Edinburgh completely, and added extra dates. No wonder it keeps selling out. This quadruple award-winner (British Comedy Guide, Malcolm Hardee, Comedy Store King Gong, etc) and BBC New Comedian of the Year nominee uses questionable musical abilities that leaves audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. Armed with his trusty loopstation, he transforms audience suggestions into improvised songs, spontaneous musical sketches, and utterly winning chaos in real-time.
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Luke and Arjun were sure they had visas. But the Home Office is less certain. Join Luke, Arjun and another comedian looking for a visa each show, as they talk about their personal trials and tribulations with securing residency.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
Eat Pray Cult is a stand-up comedy about getting divorced and joining a cult. Well, almost a cult. It’s a seasonal, off-grid, techo-futurist protopia and decentralized intentional community. If it were a cult, my parents would know what to tell their friends. The show is about what makes people stay and why they leave, what society gets right, and how your own personal apocalypse is whenever you want it to be. It’s about hitting rock bottom and pitching a tent. And of course, it’s about the friends you meet along the way.
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
Join Em Stroud on a whirlwind journey of artificial insemination, monkey bikes, and emotionally unstable therapists. From therapy to parenting, marriage to motorbikes, no topic is off-limits in this hilarious journey of self-discovery. This electrifying show will help you lose control to be a better soul! Uplifting, bold, and wildly funny, Em's solo show is hitting the Edinburgh Fringe after a whirlwind tour of the UK and Australia, bringing laughter to London, Melbourne, Manchester and beyond.‘Funny, engaging, thoughtful and disarmingly honest’ ***** (Southend Theatre Scene)Created and Performed by | Em StroudProduced by | Bo WarnerDirected by | Didi HopkinsMusic by | Tom Baileyemstroud.com/tour/tiktok.com/@emthecomic
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theatre
Ever wondered whose side HR is really on? Join HR consultant, Alllison Pope, as she leads Remark Insurance through a restructure. This satirical comedy puts HR under the microscope. Expect questionable professional advice, power dressing and corporate duplicity. Runner-up West End Women's New Comedian of the Year 2025. 'A real bouffon energy' (TheReviewsHub.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Emmy Fyles (BBC Three, Comedy Central, LADbible) serves up her “multimedia extravaganza” (PowerPoint show she made on her laptop) exploring why things are a bit of a bin fire for women lately. 'Astute observation, superb comic timing, clever, original writing – one to watch!’ **** (FunnyWomen.com). ‘Skeweringly funny and uncomfortably relatable’ (Disney). Previous works include: Live Your Best Life – The Guardian's Pick of the Fringe shortlist, 2018.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
A sell-out at the NYC Fringe Festival 2025. Part love letter, part stand-up set, part concert, and part iPhone advert (jk!), the show explores whether emoji are a uniquely universal shorthand or merely digital crumbs of connection in a fractured society. In this hilarious, heartfelt, ADHD-friendly show packed with energetic musical numbers, sparkling visuals, and audience participation, Aarushi Agni delivers a chaotic TED Talk/musical about emoji and risky text ¯\(ツ)/¯ blending sharp comedy, cultural insight, and impressive vocal dynamism.Created and performed by | Aarushi AgniMusic production by | Paulson JohnDirected by | Dominique NisperosProduction support | Jess Ducey and Elisha Caterisanoaarushiagni.com/emoji-showfacebook.com/Aarushifireinstagram.com/aarushifire
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studio
From sold-out cabarets across Europe, Enrico Touché brings their unique brand of comedy to the stage in an hour of unbelievable nonsense. Enrico has a dream: to be the best at business. But what kind of business? Hot Knees is a high-energy comedy about ambition, passion and following your dreams to their illogical conclusion. Expect briefcases, suitcases, and cases of uncontrollable laughter. For lovers of slapstick and the absurd – meet Enrico Touché. You will be touched. 'Enrico Touché exemplifies why classic slapstick still #slaps' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk). 'The shtick is absolutely delightful' (Kate Copstick).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Looking for something fun and different? Enterteasement showcases award-winning magicians, international burlesque stars, and ‘As Seen on TV’ comedians. With a 4.8-star average rating and winner of Best Comedy Night at the Scottish Comedy Awards, we’ve spent 14 years selling out shows across Scotland. Now, we’re bringing the Enterteasement experience to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time, join us for a brilliant night out.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
This show is performed in Spanish. Escocia con Ñ combines humor, history, and storytelling to offer a fresh and fun look at Scotland. Through cultural anecdotes, historical curiosities, and personal experiences, the show takes the audience from daily life to iconic episodes of Scottish history, including real facts about Mary Stuart and the origin of the kilt. It is a unique blend of stand-up comedy and theatrical narrative, exploring the contrasts, history, and small absurdities of life seen from the perspective of a Spanish-speaking narrator.
Greenside @ George Street
Forest Theatre
Join connoisseur of the creepy Billy Bones for a whistle-stop tour of every ghost story ever told, or your money back!* *no refunds. Experience ghost stories from throughout the ages: from the first ghost story ever written, to the true tale of Arthur Conan Doyle speaking from beyond the grave, to terrifying accounts of the hauntings of Edinburgh's own Greyfriars Kirkyard, and much more. Why do we tell ghost stories? What makes us truly afraid? Is this show supposed to be serious or funny? All these questions will be answered in: Every Ghost Story Ever.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
An alien arrives on Earth with a simple task: collect every single sound on the planet. Please help her! She can’t go home until she’s collected them all. In this hilarious, interactive show, Natalie Patuzzo uses voice, objects and audience interaction to construct (and dismantle) a world, one sound at a time. Described as an endearing yet wickedly funny physical performer, Natalie Patuzzo’s debut solo clown show is chaotic, playful and full of sounds you may have heard before and may never want to hear again.
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Extraordinary Alien. A Jewish actress and mum from Leeds moves to New York on her husband’s visa – then loses her status overnight. With no choice but to apply for an “extraordinary ability” visa, she must prove she’s exceptional. Cue characters, chaos, dodgy accents and a full-blown identity crisis. From kids and culture clashes to ego, guilt and the desperate need to be seen as enough, she spirals across two continents. Fast, fierce and unapologetically funny, this is a no-holds-barred solo-show about ambition, impostor syndrome and never quite fitting in – no matter where you land.
Le Monde
Shanghai
Sid Singh (NBC, BBC, Barcelona's Funniest Comedian) and Clayton Smith (North Korea's 2nd best DJ) bring all of their funny friends from all over the world to make jokes and raise money for a real cause! All proceeds actually go to the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies – so if you're trying to be a good person at the end of the night after being an awful person all day, come laugh with these amazing comedians! Prior guest comedians have been on NBC, BBC Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and more!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
A chaotic, gloriously messy overshare that stumbles spectacularly through life, this wildly funny, deeply personal one-woman comedy explores ADHD, queerness, and the very specific trauma of a one-night stand involving a tiramisu. Through high-energy storytelling, razor-sharp stand-up, and a few terribly written musical numbers, Feral Daydreams dives into the unruly but utterly lovable mind of a late-diagnosed daydreamer navigating toward self-acceptance. Fast-paced, unhinged, and unexpectedly moving, it skewers dating disasters, disabilities, and what it means to be a woman today. Equal parts feral and feel-good, it’s the perfect Fringe palate-cleanser, leaving audiences lighter, brighter, and joyfully untamed.
Greenside @ George Street
Sprout Studio
Raymond Mearns and the Fool On Comedy Crew are back with another great show at the Fringe! Their debut show at the Fringe 2025 was 40 tickets short of a total sell-out with their mix of stand-up and sketch comedy being very well received by all who came along. It's all for a good cause as all proceeds from the show go towards supporting the work of FoolOn.co.uk, whose mission is to improve mental health and wellbeing through artistic engagement. 'Great storytellers... Loads of potential' (InstaFestReview.com).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata. A giraffe. In a G-string. With a job to do. In this silent clown show featuring audience interaction, puppetry and yes, a very special Portuguese custard tart, Francisco invites you on a playful journey where nonsense, vulnerability and wonder take centre stage. Tasked with painting a ceiling, his world soon unravels into beautiful chaos, but as the clock ticks and the paint dries, a tender and ridiculous story unfolds about this giraffe's love for his Avó (grandma). Will it come together before time runs out?
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
As the world stands on the brink of another war, Frank brings a full-on comedy attack to Edinburgh's front line through witty songs and comic banter. 'It’s all brilliantly stupid, fantastically wrong and ridiculously funny' (Scotsman). 'A truly funny Führer' (Stage). 'He will leave you in stitches. The Jokes are relentless' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
Le Monde
Shanghai
A bonus show for audiences who want to capture a bit more Sanazi during the Fringe – an intimate evening with the Ubermeister of dark cabaret. Audiences can expect rarely performed tracks from his albums and outrageous dark cabaret guest acts. A real must for all true fans. This is a limited run (expected to sell out quickly). Not for the easily offended. 'It’s a guilty pleasure, but a pleasure uber alles' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A blitzkrieg attack on taste and decency, but was a delight' (TheEdinburghReporter.co,uk).
Le Monde
Shanghai
Can comedy even exist without an instigator? Good thing Frenchy is here to provide one as he returns to the stage with a brand-new show featuring his finest, cheekiest work yet. The Instigator is everything fans love about a Frenchy show – razor-sharp jokes, dark one-liners, wild stories and unpredictable, laugh-out-loud moments which’ll have you thinking 'he can’t say that'. He can, and will. And will again.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
Wafa moved to the UK expecting high tea, red telephone boxes and Jude Law. Instead, she found herself a fish out of water in the strange land of Belfast. Join her as she tries to make sense of how her life went from big dreams to school runs, small talk and a permanent state of confusion. Fresh Off the Boat is a sharp, playful take on immigration, identity, motherhood and everyday culture shocks – Wafa is here to take your job. Especially if you’re a software engineer... or an open mic comedian.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and modern, normal person mines for LOLs in her sophomore solo show. A brave and landmark briefing on the most hilarious topics of all: ageing, Vinted and AI. Never heard of her? She's the absolute and total and main star of these things: Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonka, One Day (Netflix), Mash Report (BBC Two), Smoggie Queens (BBC Three), Deep Cover (Amazon), Lazy Susan (BBC Three). Still never heard of her? Shortest half of sketch-duo Lazy Susan: 'Outrageous and irreverent' **** (Guardian). 'Bright and bountiful, barely wastes a word' (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
After 3.7 billion years, Dr David Jones has evolved – research biologist by day, comedian by night. He attempts to tell the complete story of all life on Earth, from primordial soups to primates in suits. Can he squeeze the origins of life, the evolution of millions of species, the extinction of millions more and Homo sapiens' rise to dominance, into a 60-minute show? Judge for yourself as he delivers a gloriously geeky hour of science-fuelled comedy. 'Brilliant, funny and informative. Our teenagers were mesmerised for an hour' (Audience review).
Braw Venues @ Hill Street
Muse
Following its award-winning debut at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2025, Funeral Show arrives in Edinburgh! Elena Martinez’s one-woman dark comedy pokes around in the well-known wound of when your parental relationship becomes terminal. You're all invited to a musical, drag, clown spectacle that seeks closure when your parent is neither gone, forgotten... nor in your life. Celebrate the bygone good times in memory of a life still being lived. Bring your tissues and dress in black – the mourning has begun.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
Gabey has a comedy show to do, but she also has to get in her daily butt exercises… or else. Apologies if they overlap. Meanwhile, let's discover the magic of mediocre ice hockey, 14,784,378 dried red beans and Swiss Guard fashionistas. Plus, there are potentially two whole different whales in this show. That's 200 to one infinity percent more whales than most shows. But(t) no promises. 'Highly watchable, absurd... with some absolute pearls. Gabey makes it look easy' (Marc Burrows). 'Delightfully odd' (TheWeeReview.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Melissa has been a sex worker for 30 years, and has loved every second and sequin. Reality TV star, columnist, actor and author, as well as unashamed tart. Join for a romp through her career as stripper, porn star, kink model and dominatrix. Audience Reviews: 'An excellent show! A wonderful hour of whore-positive stories that made me think and laugh in equal measure. If you get the chance go see!'. 'Hilarious and a real eye-opener to the world of kink and the adult scene in general. Melissa tells her stories with humour and honesty. A great night out'.
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
I'm a punk rocker and proud of it. Look, I don't wear the "clothes", I don't live on cheap amphetamine sulphate, I'm not an anarchist, I'm not in a 4-piece band that plays four to the floor three-minute protest songs, but I'm punk in spirit and have been since I was 13 years old. I don't think there's any of us still left. I'll tell you why in 60 minutes. ‘A magnificent display of what I can only describe as shouty sweary comedy genius’ **** (Scotsman).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Geoff Norcott (Would I Lie to You?, News Quiz, Have I Got News For You) is ending his biggest UK Tour yet at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. He'll take on life, politics and being a bloke in his trademark playfully provocative style. Only this time he's willing to admit what a judgy person he's become in middle age. This might not be the show for you if you wear dressing gowns after 9am or play music out of your phones on public transport. **** (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Theatre adult celebrates the theatre kid in all of us, from first auditions to final bows, as performer and comedian Gianmarco Soresi, takes you on a hilarious journey through the highs and pitfalls of a life on stage. Enjoy stand-up, crowd work and even a showtune or two.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Cowbarn
An actress, an influencer, a popstar and a billionaire’s son are geared up and ready to hit the skies. In a history defining moment, an all-female crew* (with one exception) is headed to space. And the best part is, it’s all on camera! So, we get to see what unfolds as these girl-bosses make history. Is this all just an egregious display of wealth and extreme privilege? Don’t be silly, this is fourth-wave feminism. Because we all know that the patriarchy’s biggest weakness is space travel.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Glow Job is a two-hander comedy following a desperate aesthetics clinic in Yorkshire. With bills piling up and the threat of closure looming, the team will do anything to keep the business afloat. Even when a lack of ethics and a loose grip on reality starts to show. In a world obsessed with perfection, Annie Hall and Jennifer Carss peel back the glossy veneer of the beauty industry, revealing the messy imperfection of the people underneath. Think dry, witty and observational humour from two dry, witty Northern lasses.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Pickle Studio
Can these slumdogs be good boys? Sorabh Dhir grew up in a typical Indian household, where education was paramount and dogs were to be feared. Growing up in Essex, Sorabh always felt everyone around him decided who he was before he did. Wondering whether he is British or Indian enough? Should he be a lawyer or a tech bro? Who should he marry? What if he abandons all of that for comedy and gets a dog called Rocket? Good Boy is a show about finding success through mistakes. With special guest appearances from Rocket!
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Start your day with jokes, confessions, life advice and one short story about being taken hostage. Is 11am the funniest time of day? Maybe. Let's find out! Truly, a work in progress as a show and as a man. Sam Hampson isn't sure he believes in ghosts but do you know what? He has space in this word count to wonder. Wait, no, maybe this space is for accolades? For quotes? For tempting you through genius marketing? It's too late. Here we are talking about ghosts.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
Got Mushroom for Sketch Comedy? The students of Exeter Comedy Society are back with their latest sketch show! After a year of being tested by university deadlines and the continually harrowing state of the world, they're here to discover whether there are any funny bones left in their bodies.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Chris Grace is an internationally renowned improviser. Jon Gracey did one improv course 15 years ago. But they have similar names, so they decided to put on this show.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Gutter is London's sell-out underground comedy night, making its Fringe premiere. Hosted by a vicious bouffon troupe – 'a little bit nasty' (Philippe Gaulier) – who crawl out of a bin to run the show. A world of clowning, drag and alternative cabaret, with a rotating line-up of stand-out and emerging performers. Each night draws the audience in, then insidiously turns on them. Chortle Award nominated for Best Alternative and Clowning. Created by Tom Greaves (Fudgey: Best Reviewed Shows 2024, Comedy.co.uk). Late-night comedy that refuses to behave.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Join Thom Tuck and various disparate guests from around the world of the Fringe for an informative, ridiculous and gentle hour. Expect producers, comics, actors, reviewers and more to enlighten and enliven your afternoon. On the best days there'll be salacious gossip, underground recommendations and a pot of coffee for the first few people through the door. On the other days... well, at least there's coffee. As seen on a Tango advert. 'Quintessential festival experiences' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Fruity, befuddled and increasingly melancholy' (Guardian). 'The next David Mitchell' (Mail on Sunday).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
British-Iranian stand-up, singer and Channel 4 Secret Genius finalist Hajar J Woodland makes her Fringe debut, with a musical comedy about the voice she wasn’t allowed to have. Raised in a Muslim household where singing on stage was forbidden, she became a professional singer anyway – performing for footballers and finance bros while chasing the kind of love Dawson’s Creek and 90s romcoms promised her. Blending stand-up, original songs and state-school nostalgia, Hajar, Like Badger explores faith, identity and teenage romantic idealism. Expect a bold, heartfelt debut about rebellion, belonging and finding your voice. Probably no badgers.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
This is a ghost story. Told by ghosts. A voice largely underrepresented in the genre. The Ableforth Theatre is haunted. It will be demolished tonight. But first – one hell of a show! Grab your overpriced Häagen-Dazs and witness Hamish Lloyd Barnes' (Disney+, Channel 4, BBC Radio 4) hilarious character comedy debut starring whispering curtains, the pouting ghosts of leading men and scariest of all – musical theatre kids. 'I've rarely laughed so consistently for an hour' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'One of the most impressive hours of the Fringe' **** (List).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
Hard Pill is a comedy play about friendship, virginity and contraception. In the liminal space of the Boots waiting area, Astrid is waiting for the morning-after pill. Her two friends, Sonia and Harry, join her – and the three muddle over the shame of having and not having sex. With interjections from Hannah, a mutual frienemy, and the conniving pharmacist, the friends go through the impossible task of maintaining ego and vulnerability.
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
After a sell-out run and a wave of glowing reviews in 2024 and 2025, Harry Stachini returns with his hotly anticipated new show: Lobster. 'British comedy at its best' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). Packed with sharp observational storytelling, huge laughs and undeniable likability, Stachini's new hour dives into the life changes we all face. For Harry, that’s meant travelling the world, falling in love and becoming housemates with his dad. A firm favourite with audiences across the UK and beyond, Harry has amassed millions of views online. 'His anecdotes are as funny as they’re outrageous' **** (EdFestMag.com).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
A powerhouse double bill from two comedians with nothing in common! Michael Cook and Amy Albright bring a new show packed with big energy and even bigger laughs. Two comedians, two perspectives, one very funny show.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey
Games Room
Can you find a girlfriend, even if they know you sleep with a weighted blanket? That’s the question we all ask, whilst laying alone under our Silent Night Washable Weighted Blanket with removable cover. Now available in grey. In his latest absurd outing, silly and surreal comedian Ben O’Sullivan will try desperately to avoid talking about his intimacy issues, whilst allowing the full burden of his romantic failings to land on the, already heavy, weighted blanket. ‘Ben reminds me of a young James Acaster and look what he achieved’ (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). ‘Side-splittingly brilliant’ (WeLoveBrighton.com). 'Amusingly quirky’ (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Winner Billy T Award 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival. Winner Breakthrough Act 2025 NZ Comedy Guild. Gotta be funny to make that money and Hoani Hotene is in Melbourne to make that happen. Catch this award-winning Kiwi comedian while you can. Known for a smart but casual style, Hoani has a long list of awards and has travelled through NZ, Australia and Edinburgh making people laugh. 'It's clear big things are on the horizon for him' (NZ Herald).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
Holmes/Shah is a satirical one-act play following shamed Real Housewife reality star Jen Shah and disgraced biotech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes as they team up to try to scam their way out of Bryan Federal Prison. Jen and Liz form a burgeoning friendship at "camp" based on their love of motherhood, business, and delusions of grandeur. The two must convince The Warden to sign off on their convoluted plan to an early release. Will Jen get out in time for BravoCon? Will Elizabeth accidentally invent Theranos 2.0? All will be revealed in the raucous yet earnest Holmes/Shah.
theSpaceTriplex
Studio
How Now Brown Rao is a smart, silly and sharply observed stand-up show about identity, ambition and trying to make sense of life while barely keeping it together. A former astrophysics researcher turned comedian, Rao knows how the universe works but struggles with everyday adulthood. He explores being a brown Australian navigating family expectations, creative work and burnout in a confusing world, whilst clinging to a sense of joy. Judge's Pick Melbourne Fringe 2023. Adelaide Fringe Fund Recipient 2026. Clever and wildly entertaining. Intelligent, charming.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
A spellbinding comedy-cabaret-poetry extravaganza, blending sharp wordplay, visual gags and mind-boggling trivia into an unmissable hour of laughs, learning and surprises that subverts genre and expectations. Performed by neurospicy Renaissance man, Ben Dali, the show draws on a life spanning many careers, from gameshow host to stage hypnotist to primary teacher. Highlights include a journey through English's finest Humdinger Words; innocent childhood poems juxtaposed with depraved adult sequels; and a visual comedy treat comparing country outlines to their outlandish doppelgängers. Including insights into hypnosis and genuine improvised rhyming mentalism. Designed for the intellectually curious.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
I posted a video every day for a year. It didn’t go the way I thought it would.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Spain's Best Export, (As seen on Live At The Apollo, HIGNFY, Comedy Central and more) returns with an explosively funny show! Featuring Ignacio Lopez, with support from Ignacio Lopez, and newcomer Ignazio Lopes, hosted by Ignacio Lopez. 'A crowd-pleasing act for sure. This observational comic has struck a more compelling path' (List). 'A comedic genius at work. Sharp wit mixed with a dose of the ridiculous. A must see!' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Charming, charismatic, hilarious. Will have you leaving with a smile on your face' (Deadline.com).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Back for a fourth year and officially a Fringe favourite, Impromptunes returns with their signature musical mayhem. You suggest a title and seconds later the curtain rises on a brand-new musical, performed for the first, last and only time. Everything is made up on the spot – songs, scenes and choreography unfold before your eyes as Australia's finest improvisers create a full musical packed with hijinks, harmonies and hilarity. It's unrehearsed. It's unpredictable. It's a whole lot of fun. It's Impromptunes! 'Outrageously funny' ***** (TheatrePeople.com.au).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Join Box of Frogs for uplifting and hilarious improvised comedy as they return for their fourth triumphant year! Expect the unexpected as these quick-witted performers instantly create silly sketches, catchy songs and ridiculous characters – all inspired by your suggestions! Each show from this award-winning troupe (Best Improv Show, Derek Awards, Edinburgh Fringe 2025) is completely made-up and utterly unique! Audiences say they were 'Laughing hard the whole way through!' and it's 'So good we went back again! Genuine belly laughs'. 'Comedy royalty' ***** (Derek Awards). 'Hilariously funny' ***** (@MoreishTVOfficial).
theSpace on the Mile
Space 3
Improvabunga! is the totally improvised movie musical adventure extravaganza. See your favourite film genres come alive on stage in an improvised romp described as 'one of the best improvisation pieces in Edinburgh' **** (EdFringeReview.com). Featuring live musical accompaniment and buzzers that you can use to control the performers. There'll be songs, there'll be tears, there'll be kisses (or slaps) and there will be funny. The Watch This Improv Troupe are back for their 21st Edinburgh Fringe and are ready to create a fantastic story before your very eyes. 'Consistently and outrageously funny' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). Derek Awards Best Improv 2018.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Lower Theatre
Buzzers at the ready: join us for a head-to-head improv comedy showdown, pitting the legendary Oxford Imps against hilarious special guest teams from across the UK and beyond! Expect puns at pace, snappy scenes and buckets of friendly competition. Bring your question-setting heads and take your seat at the wildest, wackiest quiz in town! (And, please, whatever you do, don't tell the BBC...)
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Need help? So do they! Reba with an H, and whoever she is dating now, think they signed up to attend a couples therapy seminar, but they accidentally signed up to HOST it. They help the audience, and the audience helps them (maybe!) through a series of relationship building exercises designed for breakthroughs or break-ups!
Greenside @ George Street
Lime Studio
Welcome aboard Faraway Airlines for your flight from Edinburgh to Sydney, Australia. Regrettably your flight has been delayed by an hour but your Aussie air hostesses Sarah and Laura have a plan to keep you entertained. Sit back and enjoy four wonderful acts, serving as your live in-flight entertainment, as your flight attendants scramble to get this plane off the ground.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Kat wants to be remembered. But being the favourite child is impossible when your competition is a literal angel. With Irish charm and cutting wit, Kat explores Catholic guilt, sibling rivalry and the "sainthood" of the dead in her sharp, storytelling debut. If you want a saint, go to church. If you want the truth, come to this. Tour support for Rosie Jones, Janine Harouni and Tatty Macleod, Kat made her television debut on BBC One and BBC Three as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards. Winner of the 2026 Chortle Hotshots bursary awards.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
One man. Twelve ironing boards. One epic soundtrack. Get ready to be amazed as physical comedian Jody Kamali masterfully transforms everyday household items into the tools of a Hollywood-style, action-packed movie. With heart-pounding moments and emotional depth, this show thrilled audiences during its packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 and 2025 earning numerous standing ovations. There's gunfire, there's a wedding, there's more gunfire and there's revenge – plus plenty of laughter along the way. 'Demands applause' (Scotsman). 'Astonishing' (DarkChat.co.uk). 'Unapologetically mindless' (Guardian). 'Wonderfully "fringe-y" Fringe show' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Slapstick and delightful' (One4Review.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Fallen former child figure skating starlet now drives the Zamboni at the ice rink. Is this her destiny? Or can she glide her way back to the top again? Isabelle Glinn (Man Up finalist, Soho Labs alum, cast member of five star award-winning show Crime Scene Improvisation, ex-Disney princess) is 'charm-personified' (TheReviewsHub.com) and will delight you in this surreal, whimsical and totally ridiculous solo clown show through the medium of song, dance and of course, ice. 'A phenomenal performance... impressive to see such creativity on display' (EdFringeReview.com). ‘Over-confident in her sporting abilities' (BroadwayWorld.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (3x Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe) hosts this show for history fans, its sixth year at the Fringe. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based "on this day" in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Edinburgh people and events. Recorded for the It Just So Happened history podcast. Up-to-date details on the podcast website www.itjustsohappened.co.uk and @ItJustSo1 on Twitter and BlueSky. ‘A fascinating and funny history podcast’ [s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s]½ (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). ’A quirky history podcast with a friendly splash of humour’ ***½ (TheReviewsHub.com).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Welcome to an average day at The Firm, where you can be electrocuted, waterboarded, strip-teased, and faxed before noon, all before coffee arrives. Clara, head of operations and part-time cult leader, runs the office with charisma capable of sending fleets of dancing men to war and back again for tea. Beside her is Marie, the newest and most competent assistant in company history, diligent but rarely heard once Clara begins. Today, however, the universe has unionised against them: systems fail, clients revolt, and disasters multiply from a single, damning mistake.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 1
As seen on Channel 4, Jack McMinn (Musical Comedy Awards 2025 Runner-up) and Absana Rutherford present Petfood!, a critically acclaimed mix of sketches, cabaret, music and more! Join the pair for laughs, tears (from laughing), and some surprises along the way (probably more laughs and tears, realistically). Bring tissues regardless. 'Left a real impact' (Evening Standard). 'Surprised and delighted' (FunnyWomen.com). 'I want to work with [Jack]' (Jon Batiste, 8x Grammy winner). 'Unique and delightful' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'Incredibly talented' (BrightonFringe.org). Sketch-Off 2026 Semi-finalists.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
BAFTA winner and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu/C4's Big Boys), revives his debut comedy-theatre hour, a decade on from its first Fringe run. Featuring the original show (co-written with his nan) and new content, this retrospective explores grief, milking having a dead dad for personal/professional gain, the innocence of writing just for oneself before the interference of "telly wankers", and the palpable regret of his own decline into becoming said "telly wanker". Directed by Gabriel Bisset-Smith. 'Good Grief 2.0 [is] a delightful and still affecting watch' (Guardian). 'Engaging, frank, humorous' (New York Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Archaeology for perverts. An excavation of the soul. Also, some actual old things: castles... pottery... your mum. A spiky, filthy, uplifting hour of stand-up by Jacob Hatton about dark times, old and new featuring cats, fascism, the Romans and MILFs. A show that will, this Fringe, be your Roman Empire whether you like it or not. No truth will be left unburied. 'Proper gags' (Chortle.co.uk). Brilliantly British humour' (EdfringeReview.com). Hastings Fringe Best Newcomer nominee.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Jade Gebbie (British Comedy Guide Performance Award finalist 2025 and writer for The News Quiz, Nature Table) has always been a people pleaser – but now she’s hit her mid-thirties she’s delving into how it’s held her back, annoyed her loved ones and why overthinking fictional scenarios isn’t a reasonable excuse for missing a work meeting. Come along to this debut from Jade for fun, laughter and a bit of anxiety... after all, she is a millennial.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
Masculinity is in crisis! Alpha Dogs and Macho Maniacs dominate the conversation. But is there another way? Can feminism work for men? What are the benefits of the sit-down-wee? Join hilariously funny, critically acclaimed, all-round good egg Jake Baker (recipient of the Fringe Monkey Talent Award 2025) as he explores a more gentle approach to being a chap. 'Thoughtful and very funny!' (List). 'Quietly impressive; a talent that shouldn't be overlooked' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Endearingly offbeat' **** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). ‘Consistent laughter throughout, an easy manner at the mic belies the cleverness of the writing’ (Scotsman).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
'Hi James, We're finding audiences don't really want trauma right now. Would you consider something punchier? Warmly, The Industry.' NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy nominee, James Barr is back with a brand-new show! A comedian and broadcaster on Hits Radio, he is the storyteller behind one of the most talked-about shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum). British Comedy Guide's Best Reviewed Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show longlist, British LGBT Awards 2025 Top 10 LGBTQ+ Public Figure.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Domestic abuse isn't funny, but this show is. Trailblazing comedian James Barr returns to Edinburgh with his bold, award-nominated, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub.com.au) stand-up hour about the things his ex-boyfriend did to him, including a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Shortlisted at The British LGBT Awards. ‘Gloriously empowering’ ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). As seen on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Hits Radio UK and the British Podcast Award-winning A Gay and A NonGay.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Scottish comedy sensation James Gardner returns for a limited run with a bold yet unpretentious show packed full of jokes and comic disaster, dealing with everything from life in London to middle age and his love for Scottish football. A regular at comedy clubs in Glasgow and London with over 60 million views online, James is not to be missed. As seen/heard on TalkSPORT, Off the Ball, Breaking The News. 'Really, really funny' (BBC Scotland). 'Killed me' (Ally McCoist). 'This fella is gonna kill it as a comedian' (TalkSPORT).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
What happens when the compulsion to avoid conflict at all costs collides with the messy realities of adult life? Loss of identity, marriage troubles, and a terrible misunderstanding in a Barcelona sex club, that's what. In his debut Edinburgh comedy hour, Barcelona-based Englishman, James Regal, explores what it means to know yourself when you've spent your life being whoever the room needs you to be. 'Sharp and playful' (Michelle Wolf). 'A corking tale…with a remarkable late twist' (British Comedy Guide). Dov's Best Jewish Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. 'Loose, raw, and genuinely funny.'
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
A compilation of the festival’s best acts, unredacted! 2026 was the year we found out what was suspected about the wicked elites and their sick behaviours. Unfortunately it’s looking like the odious elitist men (and maybe like two women) will get away with their depravity and evade justice, but they can't evade punchlines! All aboard the LOL-ita Express. Late-night, dark humour, diverse line-ups, produced by award-winning comics.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
After a sell-out show in 2025, award-winning Irish comedian John O’Keeffe debuts a new work-in-progress show in Edinburgh! One of the most exciting stand-ups in the Irish comedy scene and Best New Act Award-winner for Bray Comedy Festival. He has performed with Michelle Wolf, Joanne McNally, David O’Doherty, Neil Delamare and provided tour support for Steve Hofstetter and Amos Gill. ‘So funny’ (Wendy Liebman). ‘Classic stand-up... a real showman’ (Ruben Rajah). 'Savage' (Amos Gill). **** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (TheWeeReview.com). Comedy.co.uk recommended solo show 2025! 'Lushly unpredictable, dark but personable, a cracking Irish comedian' (Comedy.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
After a sold-out 2025 run, the hit show returns! Accepting responsibility for life's disasters with sharp, self-deprecating humour. From therapy struggles, to awkward relationships and common frustrations, this hilarious Irishman will have you laughing non-stop. One of the most exciting stand-ups in the Irish comedy scene. Winner Best New Act Award at Bray Comedy Festival, he has performed with top comedians such as Michelle Wolf, Joanne McNally, David O'Doherty and Neil Delemare. 'So funny' (Wendy Liebman). 'Classic stand-up' (Ruben Rajah). 'Savage' (Amos Gill). 'A cracking Irish comedian' (Comedy.co.uk). **** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (TheWeeReview.com). Comedy.co.uk recommended show 2025!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
'Give me a time, give me a venue, I know what I'm having when Love's On The Menu...' Move over Oasis: it’s the reunion gig of your favourite 00s boyband that definitely existed – The Teenage Heartthrobs. Hear the scandalous, moving, and at times erotic story of the band’s rollercoaster journey from rags to riches and back to rags. Featuring the hits ‘Ooo Girl’, ‘Monday Morning’ and many more. Hilarious musical comedy from John and Christian, the BBC-featured, Leicester Square Sketch-Off 2025 semi-finalists. 'Hilarious' **** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Flight of the Conchords meets Busted' (Jake Baker).
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Jon Gibbons (twice-nominated, BBC New Comedy Award) is venturing out solo. Fresh off his regrettably named 2025 split bill show Some Young Boys, a silly show in which a reviewer stated 'Jon really can cause an absolute ruckus' (EdFringeReview.com). A show about growing up as a member of Generation Z and why they're the worst – an idea that everyone can get on board with, as well as growing up as a man of God and what the hell that does to you.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
Julie Belliveau is enlightened? Nope! Join this Canadian/Kiwi recovering Catholic in a high-energy and uplifting journey filled with tales of marrying an Irishman, motherhood, IVF, health (sometimes mental) problems, moving to Italy and the odd adult nursery rhyme thrown in for good measure. Julie is known for her hilarious storytelling and quick witted crowd work. Julie was a finalist in the New Zealand RAW Comedy Quest and nominated as ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2021 New Zealand Comedy Awards. Come see this rising star who prompted Kyla Cobbler to exclaim, ‘What a woman!’ after she stepped offstage.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
A gay man, a total virgin, a soldier and Buddha walk into a bar. Just Blokes, new Scottish writing, explores male relationships today through sharp dialogue and uncomfortable honesty, challenging masculinity, vulnerability and the quiet pressures men place on themselves and each other. When silence is treated as strength and humour as the universal bandage, what remains unspoken? The piece asks how men can better advocate for themselves and for one another, questioning stoicism as survival, laughter as the best medicine and the Irish goodbye as the only way to leave a party.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 1
A comedy about false eyelashes and the truth that sizzles beneath: with the signature wit that's made them a staple of downtown New York, Sayre celebrates the stylish women of yesteryear and forges a path towards being the witty, wonderful, fabulous and foul-mouthed dame they've always dreamed they'd be. To Sayre, being a 40-Year-Old Woman is more than candles on a cake; it's a way of being fully yourself. Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a hilarious ride!
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dairy Room
A sharp, witty show developed through sold-out previews and major comedy festivals across the UK. Praised by BlizzardComedy.co.uk as a 'masterclass in full-length storytelling', it blends punchlines with a satisfying narrative. The show explores Justina’s journey as an immigrant since moving to the UK in 2014, capturing the humour and challenges of adapting to a new culture. Justina is an award-winning comedian and a finalist in So You Think You’re Funny? She supported Hayley Ellis, Nina Gilligan, Mark Bittlestone and Katie Norris on tour and appeared on NextUp and BBC iPlayer. Described as Brilliant' (Micky Flanagan).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Millennial Girl throws you headfirst into the drama, nostalgia and chaos of the 2000s through Kat Ronson’s viral throwback character, Katie, amassing over 70 million views online. Join Katie as she salutes the generation that didn’t break the internet, but built it. Millennial Girl will haunt you with sweeping fringes, limewire viruses and questions you couldn't help but ask... ASL? Kat Ronson, hailed by Wonderland as 'One of British comedy’s brightest new talents', has performed to sold-out crowds across the UK, culminating in her sketch show 'The Whoreing Twenties' debuting at Leicester Square Theatre.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Get ready for a madcap, comedy-gameshow adventure from Leicester Comedy Festival Best Variety Show nominee – Katie Pritchard. Expect songs, romps, the best suit ever made out of a pair of curtains, and the unexpected in this off-the-wall caper which obeys no conventional rules! This b!tch is batch cooking! 'A comedy music powerhouse' ***** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Literally the most hilarious thing in the world' ***** (PepperAndSalt.uk). 'One of my favourite shows' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). Musical Comedy Award-winner. As seen on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4). Directed by Adam Larter.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Canadian comedian Katie-Rose Petley makes her Edinburgh debut with Dirty Bitch, a fearless dive into growing up in the church, progressive parenting, and sex pre-9/11. Katie-Rose is known for her fresh, filthy and unfiltered storytelling. With material that's dark, shameless, disturbingly relatable and delightfully vulgar. Whether she's unpacking religion, motherhood or the ups and downs of dog ownership, she tells it like it is, with zero apologies. (I know, how un-Canadian!).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Killer Comedy Club brings you the very best comedy talent from the UK comedy circuit and beyond for a killer night of stand-up comedy. Hosted by Harry Stachini, 'British comedy at its best' (One4Review.co.uk), and the award-winning Lewis Coleman. Join Harry and Lewis for an evening of laughs and a new special guest comedian every night. No gimmicks, just exactly what it says on the tin: Killer acts. Killer line-ups. Killer Comedy. It's a no-brainier choice for a guaranteed giggle!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
One of Ireland's most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand-new show. After his sell-out UK and Ireland tour in 2025 including a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival Killian is back with Killian Dollar Baby. Killian is one of the biggest stars of Irish sketch comedy with a huge online following. He is also one part of the award-winning Young Hot Guys podcast.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Dive into the wonderful weird world of Kitty's salon, where you're not just a spectator but an active participant. Get ready to be entertained by the vivacious and totally trustworthy beautician, listening to her quirky tales whilst getting your imaginary hair done. Take an hour to escape with your favourite Northern beautician, where every seat is the best in the house because you're right in the thick of the action.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Are you depressed, anxious, hate your job, or having an existential crisis? So is Lance. Asian immigrant with OCD, he is losing a battle with his brain. Born in Hungary and living in Britain, life as a perpetual foreigner has cost him his sanity. A dark confessional hour about racism, mental health, fear, and embracing your crazy. What happens when you let your intrusive thoughts run wild? 'Like the Eras Tour but without the music' (Himself). Get-Up Stand Up New Comedian of the Year Finalist 2024.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 21 years: an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh – and now this clean version has arrived! It's the same succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-up comedy headliners chosen from around the Fringe, with the rude bits taken out, so suitable for everyone! With four different comics daily and it's Pay What You Can entry! 'Highly recommended' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Cracking comedy selection' ***** (Cream of the Fringe). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Herald Sun). **** (TheArgus.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Chamber
Woman(33) has a bag of tote bags, a uterus in retrograde and an inkling her life is one size too small. When a trip to IKEA can’t fix her problems, she sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Join this joke-packed therapy session/solo clown show about finding joy in the modern world through self-ridicule, love and play. The Woman is Lilla Multipass (Sketch Off semi-finalist). 'Chaos element' ***** (MorningStarOnline.co.uk). 'Has bones made from pure fun' (JamesOfWalsh.com). 'Lilla is a big idiot – cracks me up' (Lara Ricote). 'An exciting, hilarious talent' (Mick Barnfather). Now take a deep breath!
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Get ready to laugh out loud with Live Comedy from Toronto... well... kinda. Everyone in Toronto is from somewhere else so we brought the best and brightest from everywhere else: Michi (Chile), Clif Knight (Guyana), Dimi Kolovopoulos (Greece), Arsy (Iran), Manny Mangat (India). It's like the World Cup from the 6ix. A fast-paced showcase of sharp-witted jokers, you’re sure to be in stitches every night! Make it the place you cap off the night! Tickets on sale now!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Born and raised in Catholic Ireland, Lorna finds herself barefoot and bewildered in Barcelona. Through storytelling, and crowd work, she explores Catholic guilt, sexuality and cultural confusion. Blending wit with vulnerability, the show unpacks shame and to rebuild identity in a new culture. After sold-out runs in Barcelona and Dublin, Lorna creates an atmosphere where audiences feel part of the journey. 'Lorna's charisma drives the show from start to finish... energy doesn't drop for a second' (Audience Review). A story of transformation, for anyone learning to laugh at the shame they were raised in.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
An Australian living in the UK spends some time lamenting his unfortunate habit of being walloped in the head and/or face. This show is a delving into the how's and why's of Luke getting hit, and how/if this has made him grow as a person. Why does Luke Ditchfield keep getting punched in the face? Did he deserve it? Every single time? Were there children involved? Did the children win? Join Australia's latest comedy export for the why's and how's and a show with more punchlines than Luke's own face.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
MOM! WTF!! is a comedy confessional about being raised by a “happy homemaker” in the era of free love and free-range parenting. Somehow she still became a mom herself. Carol Johnson delivers sharp stand-up, raw honesty and a cheeky women’s-rights sing-along while unpacking the drama our mothers passed down like heirlooms. Big laughs, real talk and moments that may hit a little close to home. Perfect for anyone who’s ever said, 'I thought it was just me'. Whether you’re a mom or still recovering from one, traumaste – the trauma in me bows to the trauma in you!
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
Chris Dinwoodie is a five-time Scottish magic champion. What sets him apart from other magicians is his highly improvised sense of humour and audience interactions. However, it hasn’t always been plain sailing. Along the way, things have gone wrong. In this show, not only will he be amazing you with his magical skills, he’ll be confessing some of the most embarrassing and hilarious anecdotes of when things went horribly wrong. 'I wish my strikers were as talented as him' (Gordon Strachan). 'The best comedy-magician in Scotland' (Des McLean).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
One man. One song. One hour. Award-winning comedian Conk takes to the stage and sings the same song over and over again on repeat for an entire hour. That's it. That's the show. Which song? You'll have to come and find out. Equal parts comedy and live art experiment, what begins as a simple musical premise of singing the same hit song over and over again spirals into a hilarious feat of absurdity.
Summerhall Festival
Red Lecture Theatre
After a sold-out Edinburgh debut run, award-winning comedian and political refugee Maria Fedulova returns with a sequel to Russian. Mafia. Family. Are you a good person? Maria thinks she is. But compared to her great-grandmother, a literal orthodox saint, is it hard for a modern Russian woman displaced to the West to live up to those expectations? 'A late-night gem of a show' **** (Scotsman). 'Raw talent... a powerhouse comedian' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Before age ten, Marina di Marzo was an unstoppable romantic force. After eleven? A cautionary tale. This New York comedian digs into her early 2000s childhood – armed with MS Paint, Sharon Stone, and her Italian heritage – to figure out exactly when and why it all went wrong. Expect real stories of Austen-level passion from primary school, Dickensian heartbreak from middle school onward and a Disney channel inspired pop song you didn’t see coming. Oh, and at some point she flashes her bra. It makes sense in context. Mostly.
Braw Venues @ Hill Street
Muse
Mary Flanigan wants to take you on a journey to the furthest reaches of the universe but she's on a budget, so have some sketches/characters/nonsense instead. Everything a bit much? Relax by watching an Irish woman do something. Characters? Special guests? Games? Mental breakdown? It’s all on the table. Comedy nonsense from a nonsensical comedian. 2024 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee and 2025 Funny Women Awards semi-finalist. 'Smart, pithy... sharp and astute' (Chortle.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Growing up, I worshipped the trailblazing Olsen twins, determined to become 90s royalty. Instead, I ended up a non-twin millennial: not white, not American... still not a twin. Raised on promises of 'can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, World Series kind of stuff,' I've lived a life less Mary-Kate and Ashley, more misadventures and absurdity. My only claim to fame is a split second in a shampoo ad... so what have I been doing? As a chaos magnet and psychiatrist, I try to work out what to do after diagnosing my childhood blueprint as a lie.
Laughing Horse @ Boston Bar (New Town)
Basement Bar
Start your morning with Mat (BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland, Komedia New Comedian 2025 semi-finalist) who’s thrown his savings at the Edinburgh fringe, instead of going on holiday to Japan. He would've loved that. The Middle is a dry, witty (early morning) look at almost middle age, middle seats, middle children, being a bad bisexual and hoping it's not too late to learn to backflip. And no, it's not too early for a show. Come with coffee, stay for the stand-up. 'Precise, direct and unwavering' (MumbleComedy.net).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
The Love Butchers attempt to solve the loneliness epidemic by orchestrating live meet-cutes right before your eyes! This interactive show forces fate’s hand, stitching strangers together in real time. Romance, chaos and a light sprinkling of gore, presented by two award-winning South African comedians. Low steaks connections, high quality laughs. Foo: 2024 Chortle Student Comedy Award. 'Assured and pacy performer' (Chortle.co.uk). Kate Pinchuck: Comedy Central, multiple Standard Bank Ovation Award, UK tour support for Schalk Bezuidenhout. 'A real find, with the talent and ideas to go a very long way' (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
It's us versus them. It's the forces of light versus the armies of darkness. It's vegans versus pastrami shops. Or... is it all a bit of a joke? A stand-up show about bringing us closer while we tear ourselves apart. Join David Rose as he unpacks our collective insanity and proves that really, we're all in this together. 'A sharp joke-writer and solid performer' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A relaxed style akin to that of Jerry Seinfeld' ***** (StageWhispers.com.au). 'Comedy wunderkind' (TheatreHaus.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
Just a man singing songs about horses. Men Love Horsies: The Musical won Best In Fringe, Critic's Pick and Best In Series at the Hamilton Fringe Festival. It was selected to showcase at San Francisco Sketchfest and Toronto Sketchfest. Which is surprising. Because again: it's just a man singing songs about horses.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
Merlesque is ultimately a tale about a tail. Dr. Elle Rochford is a policy expert uprooted by America’s 2024 presidential election. Finding her PhD useless in a dry job market, Elle decides to get wet. A real fish out of water epic, Merlesque is the true story of how she transformed from a statistician into a birthday party mermaid. Because sometimes all you can do is lean into the absurdity, challenge fascism, and keep treading water.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
The medieval Swiss folk hero stands up to the tyranny of AI in this surreal take on the William Tell legend, from Malcolm Hardee Award winner Michael Brunström. Death to The Algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland! Michael Brunström is an award-winning surrealist comedian. His show Copernicus Now was nominated for the Best Show Award at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. 'A true comedy original ... a joy' **** (Scotsman). 'An artistic genius' **** (Skinny). 'You will see nothing else that is so clever and funny' **** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Does God take calls from gay guys!? NYC comedian and award-thirsty Fringe favourite Michael John Ciszewski is on the line, desperate to make his mother proud of him. Join him in the ultimate act of diva worship: an attempt to canonize his mother as an immortal saint in one hour – of comedy. Will THAT do? Does the Pope shit in the woods!! Mother, Superior is a sacrilegious, sentimental solo spectacular from 'a whip-smart comic' (BingeFringe.com) that's brave enough to ask whether our parents would rather we book a Netflix special or return their calls.
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
Are We There Yet? A raucous true tale of starting life over – in your 40s, in Spain. Buckle-up for this high octane, award-winning Australian comedian on her joyride through heartbreak, reinvention and midlife mischief. Nominated for Best Debut Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival (2026) and winner of Best Solo Show at the Barcelona Comedy Awards (2024) for a previous production. Wildly funny, boldly physical and fiercely honest – Michelle navigates love, loss and reinvention with sharp wit and irrepressible stage presence.
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
After working remotely around the world for the last three years, Mike's got some pivotal decisions to make. This new show moves beyond his tales from the road in last year’s Mike Blaha: International Joke and into uncharted territory, while asking the tough questions, like – should he move back to the US? (Kind of depends on... you know.) Will he ever find true love? (Anything’s possible). Can he still be an astronaut when he grows up? (Highly unlikely). 'A gift for comic timing. Top 10. Recommended' (Stageraw.com for Mike Blaha: International Joke).
Le Monde
Dirty Martini
The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian, Ivor Dembina (**** Guardian), with his bitingly funny account of why he supports south London's most notorious football club, Millwall FC. They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
This engaging performance follows New York comedian, STOMP and Broadway veteran Mina Liccione’s adventure living in the Middle East, embracing the same Arab world she was once taught to fear. This bold show blends satirical stand-up and physical comedy to explore cultural mishaps, decolonisation, and discovering the Habibi way!‘Ground breaking’ (Fox New York)‘Very funny and completely engaging’ (BritishTheatreGuide.info)'Knockout performance' (The National, UAE).Written and performed by | Mina LiccioneDirected by | Ali Al SayedProduction Team | Kamel Elhaj, Samer Imam, Tima El OsmanProduction Companies | Dubomedy and Comedy Inc.minaliccione.comfacebook.com/minaliccionepageinstagram.com/minaliccione/
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portal – on demand
The King is back! Mitch Benn resurrects Elvis from BBC Radio 2's legendary Steve Wright in the Afternoon show, to answer hunks of burning questions about life, death, cheeseburgers and everything in between... including the story of how Mitch managed to be possibly the most popular thing on the most popular show on British radio for over ten years, without anyone ever knowing it was him. If you have a question for Elvis, hit the QR code on the flyer or go to: mitchbenn.com/asking-elvis Thankyouverymuch. 'The country's leading musical satirist' (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Stand-up comics hit the stage with their best material before throwing caution aside for fast-paced, chaotic improvisation. Expect quick wit, big laughs and unpredictable moments as performers tackle audience suggestions and off-the-cuff challenges. The show builds to the iconic Scenes We’d Like to See finale, where comedians fire out punchlines in a rapid one-liner showdown inspired by a classic TV format. With a rotating line-up of talented acts, no two nights are ever the same. Smart, silly and brilliantly unfiltered, this is a high-energy comedy showcase that keeps the laughs coming from start to finish.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Falala, brothers! Join two medieval monks (modest!) on the quest of a lifetime (brave!) in this sacredly-stupid interactive clown epic. For the lentils are many, the donkey is happy and the Abbott won’t be back for hours. When two medieval brothers are left home alone they fling open the monastery doors and invite a wagonload of strangers to join them for a full day of doing nothing... What could go wrong? Ahhhhh! ‘Sublime’ ***** (NextMag.ca), ‘These clowns are gifts from God’ ***** (MyGayToronto.com), ‘Wickedly funny and surprisingly poignant’ (TheGlobeandMail.com), ‘Canada’s Best New Work’ (Toronto Theatre Critic’s Awards).
Greenside @ George Street
Lime Studio
The Mountebank Comedy Walk is Edinburgh's hysterical, historical, completely original and award-winning comedy walking tour, hosted by local professional and award-winning comedian and historian of Scottish history Daniel Downie. This completely unique, hilarious experience is, quite simply, Edinburgh's best walking tour! The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh was included in TripAdvisors' Top 10 Experiences in the UK, one of two experiences included on the list! ‘Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman). Downie is masterful at holding up a mirror to what it means to be Scottish.
Outside Monkey Barrel Comedy
Meeting Point
Sex, death, religion, filth – nothing is off limits in our rotating selection of muck merchants telling their dark, dirty and degenerate stand-up. Five-star comedians picked from across the festival. Not punching up or down, more like a cheeky comedy poke at everything! This strictly 18+ hour of good, clean, dirty fun is not for the easily offended!
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar
The Waverley
A saleswoman knocked on my family’s door. My mum got her number, and insisted I asked the woman out. I was single, desperate and living with my parents. We started dating and things were going well. My mum thought we were going to get married. The problem was, this woman was already married. It was open marriage, but I didn't have courage to tell my sheltered, Christian parents the raunchy truth. So, I tried keeping the marriage a secret. I tried and failed. This stand-up comedy show explains it all.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Remember the rush of emotions as a teen, trying to transition into being an adult and finding your place in the world? Simon does. The joy of finding your favourite pop star as a teen and growing up with them means you always have their music to guide you. This charming funny show takes you through the highs and lows of Simon’s life as he comes to term with being himself, learning about his visual disability and how to rebuild his life.
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
Multi award-winning Fringe legend with an extraordinary new stand-up show. Contains full-frontal nudity! Ewwww! After a throwaway comment from a 20-year-old, Nathan begins to unravel. Is he old? In this daring, electrifying hour, he responds the only way he knows how: by taking the biggest risk of his career. Expect powerful storytelling, brutal honesty and a moment you will never forget. Star of six specials (three on Amazon Prime), BBC Radio 5 Live and million-downloaded podcast Daily Notes. ‘An excellent comedian’ ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Vulnerability, self-exposure (literally), and razor-sharp storytelling combine' (Leicester Mercury).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
Noah's in charge, and you're all animals!! Embarking on his first cruise ship contract, newly single Noah flees his old life in search of stardom on the ark. Finding himself caught up in cosmic plans much larger and apocalyptic than he could have anticipated, he must find ways to keep the existential dread (and animal couples) at bay. Nathaniel Jones writes and performs in a Noah's Ark character comedy about a cappella, the apocalypse and stepping up at work. Directed by award-winning director Sam Smith.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
After a run at Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Naughty Cabaret is coming back to Edinburgh in 2026. A queer feminist extravaganza full of energy, absurdity and ridiculousness. 'Late night absurdity doesn't come much more fun than this' **** (ToDoList.org.uk). With an ever-changing line up of clown, character comedy, boyband, burlesque and more. Previous guest performers include Lorna Rose-Treen, Lara Ricote, Elf Lyons, Siblings, Ria Lina, Lucy Hopkins and Paulina Lenoir. Hosted by Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume, also seen in the 'irresistibly silly' **** (Guardian) clown comedy Troll.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
In the sorting room of a late-night post office, a naughty 1940s postman passes an hour with pranks, letters and telegrams from the future, while waiting for news of the war in this fast-talking, absurdist character comedy. Brand new show from acclaimed clown, Tom Whiston. Directed by Tanika Lay-Meachen. 'A night of great fun' (Chortle.co.uk). ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). **** (Fringesider.com). ****(GetYourCoatsOn.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Join award-winning comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti, her masks, Monkey and some of her favourite acts from across the Fringe. ‘Richly entertaining, joyfully funny chaos’ **** (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
The Dead Ducks, finally having moved on from the blasted wasteland of comedy, are perturbed to be invited to the hilltop stately home of a former colleague. As punchlines and corpses begin to pile up, the choice is made clear: commit to the bit or risk being the next body found in the parlour. Will help arrive before daybreak? Will any of the Ducks escape their grisly fate? Can no one really tell that the Cardinal is a bear? The University of York’s premier sketch troupe are back! Supported by Stevie Martin’s student comedy fund.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Stephenson Theatre
Clinton Barnes spent a decade advising global brands. Goldman Sachs. TikTok. Airbus. He had frameworks. Processes. A rigorous analytical approach. He quit to do stand-up. 30 minutes of sharp observational comedy about the things everyone has silently agreed to walk past. Like why we have dogs, why we don't have bidets and the lessons tech bros don't learn at Burning Man. Australian. Formerly corporate. Currently this.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull
Cellar
This show mines the depth of human identity while deftly exploring all sides. Who am I kidding? This show is just me proving how Black I am. Because I am so Black. Nate takes us on a journey through his life using storytelling from his childhood and beyond to fix racism in America. In one show he fixes all of American racism. I promise you.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Fleming Theatre
The Fringe's long-running, cult-hit comedy panel show that you influence in real time is back. Three top comics answer your daft questions, perform the stand-up you want to see and do fiendish comedy challenges set by you. Never the same show twice, a must for comedy fans who want to see some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival be put through their paces. A great chance to find your new favourite comedian and create real Fringe memories.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
New show! What do people say behind my back? What will they say when I'm dead and gone? Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina (**** Guardian) gets his retaliation in first, compiling and presenting his own obituary live on stage.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
An hour of mostly stand-up aiming to explore what I do or don't have in common with the mighty Octopus. These may include: multitasking, sexually aggressive females, a vigilant mother, mating for life, the ability to squeeze through even the tiniest gaps, a brain of many parts, delicious (but chewy), ability to completely change appearance, squirting ink from a gland near the anus and popular with the Spanish. Probably. **** (Chortle.co.uk) **** (Entertainment-Focus.com). **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Rubs off onto everybody around her' **** (FunnyWomen.com).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
Cults are funny... we know, we were born into one. Join us, Jonas and Sylas, as we tell all about our ridiculous upbringing. What did we used to believe? Why did we knock at your door at 10 in the morning? Who's Jehovah? One is a Norwegian goat farmer, the other is a Transylvanian actor, both escaped a cult. After years of soul searching (let's be honest, therapy) we're ready to have a laugh. Don't make us knock on your door.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Ugh. Ugh ugh. Ooga. Ooga ooga. Ugh ugh ugh. Unga bunga. Ooga ugh. Ugh. **** (Scotsman). As seen on Finn vs History, BBC Three and David Attenborough's Walking with Cavemen. Soho Rising 2026. Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off finalist 2025. Best Debut nominee, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. 'Ollie West is animalistic and quite frightening' (AYoungerTheatre.com). This is not a decision you will regret.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
A stand-up comedy show featuring Ireland's Next Top Comic Winner 2024 Dan Stephens. He talks about the ups-and-downs of a single 37-year-old Irish man with a mullet. He is a regular at all of the main stand-up comedy venues in Ireland including The Laughter Lounge, The International Comedy Club, and The Craic Den. He has also headlined shows across Texas and Florida.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
You’ve heard of the smash pop musical Six... but have you heard of One? What happens when a woman destined to be a star (Carlie Craig) falls in love with her childhood crush from TV, only to discover they've been living a double life through their whole relationship? She writes pop songs about it! But then what happens when she sells out her concert about that relationship and then there's no more running from herself? She is forced to reconcile her reality with her newfound popstar identity.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Thistle Theatre
Being different is hilarious... once you embrace it! Other is a two-person stand-up show about the experiences of being different, trying/pretending to fit in and learning to embrace your otherness. If you've ever been in a situation where you feel like you don't belong, this show is for you! Rohan and Mani uniquely incorporate elements of observational stand-up, split-bill, double act and audience participation (with a quiz!) to ultimately demonstrate that we're all other in our own ways. Previous audience acclaim includes: 'Thoughtful and awesome. Laughed till my sides hurt!' and 'Such a good mix of comedy and heart'.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Alcove
All the worlds a stage and Claudia Winkleman is its mighty director. In Out Damned Traitor!, the greats of Shakespeare’s plays take to the Roundtable – but little do they know, under the cover of Birnam Wood, fair is foul and foul is fair. Will faithful blood make our traitors hands unclean? Well, revenge is a dish best served at the Fringe. Join us for a night of poisn'd chalices and blood stained hands. With daggers drawn and trust undone, will the faithful stand when the final banishment falls?
theSpace on the Mile
Space 2
Outlaugh is a cut-throat comedy and social strategy competition show using the rules of the reality show Survivor. Over the course of six shows, twelve comedians will face off in comedic challenges for immunity, while the losers have to vote each other out at tribal council. Every show will feature unique comedy challenges and live eliminations, with a chance for audience members to help their favourite contestants with hidden advantages. Twelve comedians. Six shows. One (similar to / legally distinct from) Survivor.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Fleming Theatre
Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs all over the world, but without the swearing! PG Hits is a professional stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out the really rude bits so everybody can have fun. Comedy fans of all ages and all tastes will have something to enjoy, as we bring you a diverse lineup from the very best that the festival has to offer. ***** (MixUpTheatre.com). 'PG Hits! is for you' **** (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Nominee: Hollywood Fringe Tour Ready Award – Adelaide Fringe 2026. Nominee: Take A Chance On Adelaide Award – Adelaide Fringe 2026. 'A show you couldn't be bored of in nine lives' ****½ (Fringe Benefits, podcast). 'Hilarious one-woman show' ****½ (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Relentlessly silly... a must-see' **** (InDailySA.com.au). One cat. Nine lives. Zero chill. Meow meow meow moew meow meow mEow mew meow mReow purr mewww meeow mreow miaow meow mau mrrr meeoow meoq meww meow meow meow Meow mrow Meow weom MROWW miau meow meow meow Mrrrrew purr purr MEOW meeooww.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Dexter
Will just got his first car at 33. There's nowhere to park it. When a private spot opens up on his Jersey City block, five neighbours make a silent calculation: whoever gets it gets the life they've been putting off. What follows is sabotage, catfishing and a traffic cone with the moral authority of the Geneva Convention. This sharp, warm musical comedy is about the gap between the life we're building and the one already in front of us... Set to an original score and staged on six feet of contested asphalt.
Greenside @ George Street
Lime Studio
Tino, an Italian surviving Britain, finds comedy in passive aggression, rainy days and polite lies. Expect tales of cultural clashes, awkward encounters and the absurdities of life abroad.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
"Make the title self-explanatory", they said. Yeah. You can't say that to an autistic person and expect them not to hemorrhage. The show is funny songs and stories about office friendships, overrated lyrics, the shadowy underworld of karaoke and musical comedy itself in a choreographed maelstrom of neurodiversity. It's self-explanatory but with nothing left to the imagination, it's useless as a selling point. There; title explained. Well... sort of. Just see it, mun. You could win a crème egg.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Paul Savage has some mad stuff happen to him: he's been kidnapped, carjacked and accidentally did a jailbreak of a psychiatric ward. All whilst volunteering for charity. Come see how he's turned having a gun stuck in his face into jokes. Based on a far too true story. 'It is impressive to see the range and breadth of Savage's skill set' ***** (TheatreThoughtsAus.online). 'If you love to laugh, he should be in your to-see list' ***** (TheatreScotland.co.uk). 'Whatever the material, Savage is a naturally amusing host. A dependably funny hour' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Funny as f*ck' [s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s]½ (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
Phil's great-grandfather was a decorated WWI veteran; Phil once tried to cook soup in a kettle and ended up with third-degree burns. This charmingly chaotic hour pits a hero's legacy against Phil's own spectacular modern failures. Expect relaxed storytelling with an unvarnished absurd edge, as Phil explores the messy consequences of being an idiot. It's a hilarious dive into the beauty of life's chaos – a reminder that we don't always have to find deep meaning in our choices or mistakes to enjoy the ride. 'Well constructed stories merge into one another seamlessly' (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
A backstage farce follows a struggling community theatre attempting to stage a melodramatic mystery while everything goes hilariously wrong. Miscast actors, clashing egos and a playwright who keeps rewriting create chaos as opening night approaches in Rick Abbott's Play On!
Central Hall
Auditorium
24 - 29 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 3
07 - 10 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
17 - 22 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Grand Theatre
13 - 15 AugI grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Step into the not-so-glittery world of Princess Sparkles, a professional princess-for-hire who’s very available, a teeny bit unstable and just that little bit too much. Appearing at five-year-old's birthday parties somewhere near you, she’s flustered, running late and it seems more than just her costume is coming apart at the seams. Lily Maryon’s debut show is an unhinged hour of character comedy with a theatrical twist, casting the audience in the role of the children as Sparkles fights to keep the party and herself together.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
LGBTQIA+ Fringe performers read their REAL teenage diaries, angsty poetry, thirsty fanfic and terrible tumblr posts. A different line-up of queer performers every night, sharing hilariously cringe-but-true tales from their coming-of-age era. 'Often funny... always entertaining' ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'If Queer Diary was held on the moon, the most anti-capitalist queers would be befriending Bezos in hopes of a rocket ride' (DIVA Magazine). Hosted by Beth Watson: 'An incredibly funny, charismatic performer, who absolutely embraces the silliness' **** (Instagram.com/West.End.With.Me), 'Joyful comedy throughout' ****(ToDoList.Org.uk). 'The verbatim diary entries... are admittedly shocking – and hilarious' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Garden Room
A late-night, adults-only version of the hit kids show Quest for the Coolest Animal in the World. This unfiltered edition dives into the most inappropriate, unethical and downright disturbing behaviours in the animal kingdom. With award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and musician / comedian Elaine Fellows: expect lies, scams and creatures behaving very, very badly. Winner: Pegasus Awards, Best Kids Show 2024. Winner: Children's Event, Weekly Award, Fringe World Perth 2025. 'A show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious' ***** (KidsInAdelaide.com.au). 'Standout scientific fun!' ****½ ((AdelaideFringe.com.au/FringeFeed).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Hi, Gwen here, I'm out of prison and, no, I don't have any more bacon and egg flavoured vapes for sale! BUT, this is my next venture, I'll teach you how to become resilient, gorgeous and gregarious through my late night rambunctious extravaganza, with dance music and interaction. Gwen was a finalist in the Sketch Off Awards 2025 and the winner of the Luke Rollason Character Bursary. Rachel Baker is a Big Value Act 2026, Funny Women Finalist and Birmingham Breaking Talent nominee. As heard on BBC Radio 4.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
After the dramatic cancellation of her show at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, multi award-winning comedian, Rachel Creeger, presents her brand-new show, a brutally warm and funny exploration of when it's paranoia, and when they're really out to get you. 'Her show is one of the Fringe's big talking points' **** (Telegraph). 'There is a huge scope for humour around culture and religion. Rachel Creeger is the pinnacle of this.' **** (FunnyWomen.com) 'Clever banter and sharp observation that crosses the religious divide' (EdFringeReview.com). 'Very, very funny' **** (Jewish Chronicle).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Ramsey has reckoned with death but is unsure what to do in the meantime. Lucky for you he has decided to fill this time with stand-up comedy. Leicester Square New Comedian 2026 finalist and RAW Comedy New South Wales 2024 finalist.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
'The fastest freestyle I have ever seen in my life, ever' (Simon Cowell). 'A lyrical and grammatical genius' **** (FringeFeed.com.au). RapGPT: the future of freestyle comedy – AI vs ADHD vs you. What happens when artificial intelligence goes head-to-head with human hyperfocus? Acclaimed Australian freestyler, Stian Macshane, takes on a custom built AI controlled entirely by the audience in a fully improvised rap challenge. Expect lightning-fast rhymes, unpredictable challenges and spontaneous comedy. Every beat, bar and punchline is created live in a chaotic clash of instinct versus algorithm in a battle to outwit machine!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
What happens when you achieve your childhood dream of having a fashion Line in NYC but the realities don't match the fantasy. When you have to start again at an age you thought you'd have a summer house or at least financial security. We follow Nicholas on his journey from Edinburgh to London, New York, LA and back again, from designer to stand up comic. Do we end up where we should be or are we at the hands of the fates? A debut show from one of the least relatable comics around.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Rhinos are going extinct and human birth-rates are declining across the West. Two young men have taken it upon themselves to Make Cum Great Again by creating the ultimate erotic experience for rhinos and people alike. Gabriel Madden ('circumcised', Chortle.co.uk) and Daniel Trengove ('uncircumcised', Dr Wong PhD) are grateful for the opportunity to present their work to you and your family.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
Quality one-liners, puns and light-hearted jokes! UK Pun Championships Winner 2022. Scottish Comedian of the Year Runner-up 2021. You Must Be Joke King winner 2024. Nominated Best Stand-Up, Buxton Fringe 2023. Top Ten Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. As seen on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch. ‘A barrage of one liners... exudes confidence and charm’ ***** (Lancaster Guardian, 2023). ‘Quick, original and funny’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com, 2022). 'Immediately establishing himself as a safe pair of hands, reminiscent of a master like Milton Jones, his (justified) confidence in his material shone through' (Scotsman, 2021).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)
Multi award-winning comedian Richard Pulsford has taken a step away from his usual quality one-liners and pun shows to write and perform this new autobiographical show. This show sees Richard taking a nostalgic dive into his parents’ past as he tries to understand what made them who they were, and therefore discover who he is. His parentage is an unusual mix, with a dad from Yorkshire and a "foreign" mum from continental Europe. Perhaps it should be no surprise that with such a heritage, Richard ended up being, by his own admission, funny.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
Richard Stott (Comedy Central Live, ITV2 Stand Up Sketch Show) amongst other things talks about his affinity with his favourite genre of footballer. A show about the big issues of the day such as masculinity, disability and the fact that Sabrina Carpenter looks like a scouser. **** (Skinny), **** (ThreeWeeks), **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). UK Pun Championship Finalist 2026. Guardian Top 10 Jokes Of The Fringe 2023. Come see why he's known on the circuit as absolutely unplayable on his day.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
A patchwork of comedy, sketches, poetry and whatever else happens – throw enough mud at the wall somethings gotta stick! Right That's It (I've Had Enough) tumbles through everyday characters and everyday experiences. The feelings, thoughts and fears of life. Fleeting conversations, the absurdness in the monotony, its all about them little things. A celebration of collaboration, different every time it's performed, the audience the heart of it all – I'm looking at you! Right That’s It, I've Had Enough. What I've had enough of I'm not sure...
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
Cult comedy horror movie, Beetlejuice, retold through the songs of not-even-remotely cult band, The Beatles. A multimedia mashup tribute to the Fab Four and the Ghost with the Most by the award-winning creator of The Elvis Dead. So clap your hands or rattle your jewellery, cos it's showtime!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Dark and dirty jokes about sexuality, identity and mental health, from rising Irish and famously homosexual comedian Rob Moriarty. A regular at top clubs across the UK and Ireland, he has opened for comedians such as Mike Rice and Reginald D Hunter and was also a Leicester Square New Comedian 2024 finalist. As seen on the hit podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting. 'Excellent and fresh' (Tom Ward). 'The future of comedy. God help us' (David McSavage).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Rogier daringly and openly jokes about self-growth, why alpha men aren't real, and how honesty can be a recipe for disaster in an age of tension and turmoil. An Amsterdam-born comedian with a global voice, Rogier was raised between the Netherlands and the US. His sharp stand-up turns cultural confusion into bold, unpredictable comedy. With over 225K followers across social media, his daily videos on cultural contradictions and observations on human behaviour have accrued millions of views. 'Absolutely brilliant!' (Russell Howard).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 1
Rohan Sharma is 'at the very forefront of an exciting new generation of British comedy' (Rolling Stone). But he's only flesh and bone at the end of the day. Maybe it's time to become more. Come unlock your full potential with the Leicester Square Comedian of the Year 2024. ***** (EdFringeReview.com). ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). **** (BroadwayWorld.com). **** (FringeReview.co.uk). **** (Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe).
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar
Basement
What happens when Britain's sharpest political impressionist steps out from behind the masks? For four decades, Rory Bremner has been the voice of our times. Now, the master satirist is back for his signature stand-up with candid conversation. From his satire series Bremner, Bird & Fortune, and appearances on Mock the Week and James Graham's Quiz, Rory's chameleonic career defies categorisation. Don't miss this rare chance to see Britain's foremost impressionist blend sharp comedy and conversation in an evening of acute observations, pitch-perfect impressions, and surprising revelations.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
New silly stand up show from 'enchanting human shaped hurricane' (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk) Ruby Carr. Ruby has been promised a Hollywood smile from her dentist in 32 weeks. The NHS only has 12 to fix her OCD. Working on her teeth and her brain all means one thing – there’s a lot going on in her head. The plan is simple: fix her teeth, fix her life, so that she can move up a metaphorical floor in her head and finally fix that pesky mental health. Nominated: Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
Russell Kane: HyperActive Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane returns to the city where he won the coveted Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show back in 2010. Now he’s back, with his unique recipe of sharp wit and ‘storming physical comedy’ (Mail on Sunday). Safety warning: wear strong underwear. Pants will be spoiled. ‘Fierce, funny and heartfelt... a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do’ (Guardian). ‘An evening-long fix of stand-up espresso’ (Times). ‘Russell Kane has made his name with verbose, hyperactive comedy - and he shows no sign of slowing down’ (i Paper)
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
'When I was a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. Then, I failed to succeed, so I got those childish things straight back out'. After his specials on Amazon Prime and numerous world tours, seasoned comedian Sam Rhodes returns to explore the struggle of a childhood of abundance and an adulthood of scarcity. Have toys and collectables become a "safety net" for modern men? 'The best comedian I’ve seen in a long time' (Steve Whitmire, voice of Kermit the Frog).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 5
A new material stand up comedy show by Samira, known for her deadpan delivery, her devastating punchlines and the cheeky glint in her eye just before she pulls the trigger. As a daughter of refugees, with a dark sense of humour, and an often surreal and silly way of seeing the world, join Samira, winner of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? award, as she experiments and explores in this work in progress.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Best Comedy Winner, Melbourne Fringe Most Outstanding Comedy Nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Thirty years ago, Sammy J swapped comics from his school gardener. That moment set off a chain of events that led to the birth of his daughter, committing a crime and ended with a federal policeman searching his attic. 'Hero Complex' is the five-star, must-see show of Aussie comedy legend Sammy J - a real-life, hilarious comic book adventure that proves sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. “Hero Complex is, quite simply, comic genius” ***** The Advertiser Thirty years ago, Sammy J swapped comics from his school gardener. That moment set off a chain of events that led to the birth of his daughter, committing a crime and ended with a federal policeman searching his attic.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Cowbarn
Fresh from appearing as a footballer in the new season of Ted Lasso, Sapphire McIntosh debuts her first hour: a fast, funny and sharply observational show about chasing big dreams from unlikely places. Blending sharp stand-up and raw honesty with the absurd and weird, this show tackles ambition, identity and the strange overlap between football, failure and finding your way – with plenty of laughs along the way.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
She's been labelled 'delinquent', 'bad with time', and 'smart, but slow...' but Sara hates to brag. She's full-body allergic to the American grind ("ADHD," etc.). Would things be different if her country respected the moon, or hell, the siesta? Lured by icons of the darkness (Lilith, Diogenes, Bjork), she bewilders enemies of the night (middle school teachers). She'd stage a formal revolt, but she's lost in her own room. At this point, she'd take one unbothered day on her own sweet time. Come hungry for a defiantly disordered debut hour (on the dot).
Paradise in The Vault
The Annexe
Join Sara Pascoe for one hilarious night only in the iconic McEwan Hall! Sara Pascoe is an award-winning author, actress and comedian seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, Mock the Week, Last Woman on Earth and more. She is also the author of Animal, Sex Power Money and Weirdo as well as the co-host of the podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club. 'Warm hilarity' **** (Guardian) 'Expertly framed... such wit and flair' **** (Chortle.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Join Davvy Scabies on our tongue-in-cheek, adult only, panto inspired adventure. With unhelpful heroes, questionable magic and lots of audience engagement, Scally-wankers is ready to take you on a riotous adventure you won’t soon forget. Whether you’re here for the nonsense, the naughtiness or the narrative, there’s something for everyone to grab onto (pun intended). With re-written songs and unbelievably crude jokes, you might need a drink (or five). So buckle up, settle in and prepare to set sail.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 1
We have all dreamed about being famous as children. Gill dreamt about being switched at birth and one day her family, a royal family, would come get her... 50 years on, it still hasn't happened. Gill's life, like Mary Queen of Scots, has had some misadventures, terrible failed relationships and near-death experiences. But unlike Mary, Gill won't lose her head. She's ready to claim the throne and pronounce herself the Queen of Scottish Comedy. A fun show that looks at thwarted dreams and failed ambitions.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Invented in 1981, S3x-a-tr0n is the world’s first artificially intelligent sex robot. But he's fed up with having sex; now he wants to fight crime! Will our new favourite superhero be able to overcome the apathetic power of his nemesis, The Hacker, and any other villains who come his way? For fans of the needlessly heartfelt and incredibly stupid, as well as lovers of the 80s, computers, musical theater, puzzles, dick jokes and audience participation. A sexual spectacle with absolutely no sex appeal.
Greenside @ George Street
Ivy Studio
The five-star, multi-sell-out, Fringe phenomenon is back! With its hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet and an absolutely sh!t-faced actor! It just wouldn't be the Fringe without it. With a genuinely inebriated cast member each night, no two shows are ever the same in this raucous, riotous rampage through one of Shakespeare's darkest plays. This show features a rotating cast of the finest classically trained actors, partial nudity, foul language, acts of a sexual nature and actual Shakespeare. Please remember to always #EnjoyShakespeareResponsibly.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
My name is Shaun Guff and I’ve hit rock bottom so you don’t have to. My sensational, self-funded seminar promises* to give you the metaphorical hammer to start nailing your life. (*No promises). Join Clementine Bogg-Hargroves with her 'Yorkshire-based robustness and sunny charm' **** (Scotsman), in this very serious seminar filled with pyrotechnics, PowerPoint presentations and personality. Creator and star of SKANK (The Times Critics Choice Edinburgh Fringe 2021) and the critically acclaimed Please Love Me, 2023. 'Winning humour and infectious irreverence' **** (TheStage.co.uk). 'Infectious wit' **** (List). 'Nothing is perfect' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 2
A darkly humorous unflinching exploration of mental health, grief and trans identity, painted in all shades of blue and black. Jamie-Diane Rajaram, shortlisted Disabled Comedian of the Year 2026, delivers a deeply bold and personal performance. Praised as a 'full bells and whistles show with knobs on' (QX Magazine) and 'all shades of blue' (Boyz Magazine). Through unrequited wishes shaped by gender dysphoria, she confronts psychotherapists, psychiatrists and clinical gatekeeping in pursuit of diagnosis – while sharing moments of grief so intense they nearly lead to her sectioning. Expect laughter, heartbreak and truth told without apology.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
Irish comedian Louise O'Toole is a lot, even for herself. As a single pringle, her life is turning out a lot less She's All That and a little more She's a Bit Much, Actually. The self-proclaimed Auntie Hero is back, parentless and jobless to boot – and she's wondering if AI or the algorithm can predict how the crisp is going to crumble. Surely there's a 90s rom-com ending coming soon. 'Side-splitting relatable wit' (The Student).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
She/They is an award-winning Canadian comedy duo. Chaotic, queer, chronically offline. Authentic, underground, need to tell your friends comedy. Bronwyn Farkas (she/her) and Sophie Jean (they/them) are experienced actors and improvisers who found a shared voice in sketch comedy. Their dynamic will leave you wondering: Will they? Won't they? She/They. Together they have performed at Toronto Sketchfest (2026), Just For Laughs 2025 (two sold-out shows), Montreal Sketchfest (Best of the Fest, Best New Troupe Award 2025), won Montreal Theatresports (2025) and been featured in countless other sketch, improv and stand-up shows. She/They, a one-woman show.
Venue 13
Main Space
The award-winning 3m follower sensation hits Edinburgh Fringe, taking McEwan Hall by storm! With unscripted masterpieces, unhinged performances and unstoppable self-confidence, see the most followed improvisers on Earth, before they make history this October as the first UK improv group to ever headline the Hammersmith Apollo. 'Pitched to perfection' ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Jaw-achingly funny' ***** (BookmarksAndStages.home.blog). 'A hilarious hour... leaving you pleading for more' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Quick-witted and fast on their feet' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Truly incredible' **** (LittleLarkofLondon.com). Recommended by The Herald, Metro, Evening Standard and Time Out.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Comedy and psychology unite for the most entertaining therapy session you'll ever witness. Ever been deep in a therapy session and gone: I want to know what the hell she's thinking? Well, now's your chance... with comedians in the hot seat. Three comedians and a therapist come together for a live therapy session unlike any other. 'Shrink Wrapped changes the game' ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Some say laughter is the best therapy. Shrink Wrapped gives us both. Don’t miss it' **** (Mix 102.3, Adelaide). 'A perfect blend of comedy and analysis' **** (List).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 1
Come merry folk from yonder to craft an original tale with the aid of your Story Master and a sprinkle of imagination. Fill in a character sheet, then watch your creations spring to life as they embark on an epic quest (or go way off track!). Will they fight a dragon? Save a village of pixies? Or get stuck in a dungeon and eat each others’ shoes? Anything can happen! Your characters, your locations, their very fate is in your hands. An interactive, unscripted fantasy fun-filled show for all.Cast | Barney Thomas, Geoff Beard, Rhys Hinds, Thomas McGrath, Shannon Greaves, Nicky Hindmarch, Ashley Routh, Tom TurnerArtistic Director and Story Master | Terri Silverfacebook.com/sidequesttroupeinstagram.com/sidequestshow/
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila
temple
We're all a bit silly from time to time aren't we? Well, we're on the hunt for the Silliest Goose in town! Join us and three comics as we discuss your silliest stories, whether it's saucy scandals, funny first dates or office outrages. There are prizes to be won for the Silliest Goose. So come down and tell your story! Or don't... and just watch as the best in the business make you honk with laughter over other's misfortune!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
For two nights only. Following a sold out, five-week London residency, Simon Amstell brings the critically acclaimed I Love It Here to McEwan Hall. Funnier, truer and more healing than anything ever before or after. 'A scintillating confessional' (Times). 'Wonderfully funny' (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Scottish award-winning stand-up comedian Gill shows that her fine art degree actually wasn't a waste of time. There is nothing quite like watching drawing emerge from a page. Pair that with completely improvised comedy and no show is the same. Gill Cordiner brings a show where art and comedy collide with hilarious results. You might take home an amazing portrait and jokes to tell everyone.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
The cult hit returns with a new episode! Don't miss this hilarious interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode Menace, Anyone? 'It has the BEST host' (Time Out London). 'A complete triumph' (Scotsman). ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). Catch this unique night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia, as well as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023-2025, Adelaide Fringe, and the Murder, She Wrote Festival in Mendocino (Cabot Cove) 2025 and 2026.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall
Amphitheatre
Come commit a crime! Well, kind of... at the very least, you get to pick a victim. In this fully unscripted murder mystery, you decide who lives and who dies as the story is created in real time. Our famous Detective John Johnson returns to retell one of his many tales, but his memory is not what it once was. It’s up to you to fill in the blanks and help him recount what really happened. A sold-out show in New York City that you should not miss.
Paradise in Augustines
Sanctuary
Award-winning comedian, Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day, The Now Show), has always felt like an imposter. Except in one area: singing! She could always rely on that. But when Sooz's voice suddenly stopped working the way it always had before, she had to face her imposter syndrome head-on and find out... is it imposter syndrome, or is she truly an imposter? A stand-up show about finding your voice, silencing trolls and Princess Diana. 'Brilliant' (LA Times). ***** (WestEndWilma.com). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Fest). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (FunnyWomen.com). **** (BroadwayWorld.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
Award-winning comedian Sophie Sconcia disappoints her religious mother every day and twice on Sundays. A hilarious show about battling mothers, motherhood, influencer kids and other demons. 'More to her than just jokes. Sophie charms her audience then hits them with a killer punchline' (West End New Act of the Year). 'Confident, quietly subversive and funny as f*ck' (Andrew O’Neill). 45 minutes of divinely funny and irreverent comedy from Sophie plus a different guest comedian every day.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
A hybrid between stand-up comedy and musical theatre, this one-woman show tells the true and tragic tale of Ivy’s love life, from age 20 to 24. The story is told through a series of absurd anecdotes and sapphic songs, and it covers her experiences with Covid Lockdown dating, unrequited crushes, secret flings and ill-fated “friendships”. Ivy also employs the use of handheld signs throughout the show to highlight the recurring themes and encourage audience participation. Filled with dramatic irony, humorous coincidence and poignant introspection, this show is an amusing, quirky and heartfelt journey of self-discovery.
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Clover Studio
Improvised mythological madness! A changing line-up of improvisers perform scenes, games and challenges from audience suggestions – creating tragedies and epics on the spot, all with a mythological twist! Audience reviews: 'Absolutely fantastic show. Would give this show five stars and recommend it to everyone', '10/10 show! A great improv show with amazing performers… great at including the audience!', 'The host expertly handled a raucous audience whilst remaining warm and friendly throughout. A joy to watch the chaos unfold with the best comedic use of marshmallows I've ever seen'.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Garden Room
Award-winning Stefania Licari, expat and medic-turned-comic, promises to make the audiences a little bit more Italian, 10% sexier and 100% happier in her new show. After sell-out runs of her previous work at Edinburgh Fringe 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Stefania has established herself as a rising star and one of the most exciting international acts in the circuit. This is your unique chance for comedy, pizza and endless love all rolled into an authentic Italian drama. 'A never-to-be-forgotten experience' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Thoughtful and inspiring comedy' (LondonTheatre.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Winner of the Pegagus Award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, the bisexual Welsh optimist returns with a brand-new hour of brilliant comedy. With strong opinions on pub quizzes, Stranger Things, behaviour on public transport, and why his mother's pretending his childhood home contained an extra bedroom. 'Warmth, wit, a proudly offbeat perspective' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'His timing is on point and he's incredibly engaging. If you like stand up, go and see Steffan Alun!' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Will lift the spirits of anyone in attendance.' (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Touching, accomplished and heartfelt storytelling' (FringeHire).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Join the West Canberra Ghost Club (WCGC) as we go looking for spooks! After a successful series of Edinburgh Ghost Tours of Edinburgh at the 2022/2024 Edinburgh Fringes, this walking tour will be our most ectoplasmic yet! Guaranteed to put the willies up you. We'll show you all of Edinburgh's most spooky sights, haunted haunts and ghostly areas. Let's put the POO back into sPOOky as we scare the shit out of you with some absolutely genuine ghosts. Wear sensible shoes and bring a present because it's Sam's birthday every night.
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Bus Stop
After a hiatus Struan returns to stand-up seeing that it needs a swift kick up the bum. The comedian and columnist (The National) performs with the personal over the partizan – but Chaotic Good isn’t just for handsome looking, wise cracking rouges, but folks who crave to do the right thing with a delightfully silly streak but ideally some nihilism along the way. Well worth staying up past your bedtime for this. 'Humble' ****½ (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'A truly authentic comedian' **** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Ginger' ** (Skinny).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Las Vegas
A punchline-heavy stand-up hour about how fat men are portrayed in film, TV and comedy – and what that does to you, when you grow up inside those stories. From wheezing sidekicks and cautionary tales, to sexless best friends, Stuart Thomas dismantles the cliches with sharp writing and high-energy delivery. This isn’t a lecture – it’s a mischievous, joke-dense show about taking up space unapologetically. 'Made me laugh a lot' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). Finalist: Beat the Frog World Series.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
A bingo game that quickly turns into a character comedy show with jokes, playful roasting, improvised audience moments and absurd monologues about Susan's scandalous past. Susan's partner, Brian the mannequin, adds to an unpredictable anything-can-happen vibe – and the bingo becomes secondary to Susan's outrageous oversharing, shameless flirting, cheeky humour and chaotic fun.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 1
A miserable new comedy – you are the unsuspecting guests of a Boogie Woogie Entertainments party. A dysfunctional clown double-act wars with a school disco DJ/magician. Their well-meaning manager struggles to keep it together. Everything rides on one final party – and you’re invited. Hopefully, they won’t all kill each other before it’s over. Chaos and calamity unfold in Sweaty Clowns, a darkly riotous yet sincere show about the lengths we’ll go to refuse failure.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
OnlyFans slut makes a clown show about falling in love 3 'Hysterically funny' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Brilliantly relentless' **** (Fest). 'This is not simply under-grad humour. This is, in my view, a skilled clown presenting and counter-balancing the arguments which wax and wane through the generations about whether to sexualise or not to sexualise the female body.' ***** (UKCabaret.com). 'Her tits might have put bums on seats. But it's her silly, provocative humour and commitment that kept them there.' (Chortle.co.uk).
Summerhall Festival
Red Lecture Theatre
Tasmin Sarkany (BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist 2025, Musical Comedy Awards finalist 2023) plays Amelia Crotchet, a classical musician in a double act with her violin. This is the most important concert of her career. Unfortunately though, Amelia is easily distracted. Expect silliness, musical puns, historically questionable facts about Bach and (if she gets round to it) some beautiful classical music. 'Highly skilful... ingenious' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Captured the spirit of musical comedy' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Proof you can still have a completely original (and slightly bonkers) idea' (FunnyWomen.com). Photo by Andy Hollingworth.
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
Tattoo Dave lifts the lid on life as a tattooist, comedian, dog whisperer, social media raconteur, a husband and father, and on being the fourth funniest person at home. 49 years of life, with stories honed over four years of stand-up comedy, have produced an incredible, creative and entirely true (just under) one hour of pure comedy.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job. Death, the Grim Reaper of Discworld, is a black-robed skeleton with a scythe, fond of cats and baffled by humanity. Curious to experience life, he hires Mort as his apprentice, offering room, board and use of the company horse – no dying required. It’s a dream job until Mort saves a princess instead of taking her soul, altering history. Now he must set things right before Death notices his mistake and restores the natural order.
Central Hall
Auditorium
Smoke, laughter and a little chaos. Join us for our Edinburgh Fringe debut: an Ardbeg whisky tasting paired with a live comedy show. Taste a selection of bold, peaty Ardbeg drams while enjoying stand-up from a different guest comedian at every performance. Each night blends whisky knowledge, ridiculous stories and proper belly laughs in a relaxed, sociable setting. Whether you're a whisky enthusiast, comedy lover or just curious, this is a show built for good company and great flavour. Expect smoky pours, sharp jokes and a night that gets funnier with every dram.
The Mother Superior
The Cave
David Harmer and Ray Globe, the irrepressible Glummer Twins, are back with another irreverent trawl through the fads, fashions and music of the eight decades that made them what they are today. Old. Stand-up spoken word comedy and music from the Beat Generation. Expect sharp-tongued nostalgia, musical mayhem and brutally honest takes on the indignities of ageing. 'You absolutely won't regret spending an hour in their company' (FringeGuru.com). 'A perfect double act' (Chris Neville Smith). 'A completely different take on stand-up. Seriously clever and very funny' (BuxtonFringe.org.uk).
Paradise in Augustines
Snug
Making its Edinburgh Fringe debut, this chaotic whisky quiz and tasting celebrates all things whisky. Expect drams to sample, ridiculous trivia, strange history and surprising facts as teams compete for glory. With bizarre whisky stories, no corner of the whisky world is safe. Whether you're a seasoned whisky fan or just curious to learn more, the quiz mixes knowledge with plenty of laughs. Grab a dram, gather your team and see if you can outsmart the room while enjoying a lively, fast-paced tasting packed with flavour, fun and just a little bit chaos.
The Mother Superior
The Cave
A fabulous mixed-bill of new and established acts in a daily changing line-up throughout the Fringe. A fantastic way to see a bite-sized chunk of the Fringe. You’ll be talking about this show for years to come. Acts from our previous shows have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard, Radio 4 and more. Audience reviews: 'One of the best MCs I've ever seen', 'Acts were brilliant, compere was fantastic. We laughed so much', 'Loved this show! Great mix... a very warm, engaging and funny compere. Will definitely return: highly recommended!'.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
Garden Room
A live comedy podcast where comedian and host Marvin McCarthy speaks to mavericks of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge
Committee Room
With thousands of shows at the Fringe, choosing what to see is a nightmare. Let us help with our cozy lunchtime show. We host a fresh lineup of exciting comedians for interviews, industry insights and game-show style fun. Get the inside scoop on how the Fringe really works and discover hidden gems before they sell out. Whether you need recommendations or just a laugh to start your afternoon, this is the place to be. Best of all? Tickets are only £5.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 3
Do you crave safety while everything collapses? You want to kill the pain but keep it cute? Then this show’s for you! And for anyone who’s ever had a bad ex, used a credit card, who’s ever seen a convertible and thought: nice, or googled: am I gay? A hilarious nightmare romcom about a broken-hearted trophy wife, as her dream gay wedding disintegrates into a haunted, glitter-soaked cabaret of Barbie-dreamhouse rituals and romantic delusion. Think Pee-wee’s Playhouse via Mulholland Drive: featuring a witch, a co-dependent Jesus, even a very angry worm... Get in loser, we’re getting divorced!
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Willow Studio
They're back and still the best in the business! Ian Coppinger (Dublin Comedy Improv), Stuart Murphy (Stu and Garry's Improv Show), Stephen Frost and Richard Vranch (guest spots) and other special guests (last year included Marcus Brigstoke, Phill Jupitus, Mike McShane, Rufus Hound and Pippa Evans) provide an hour of guaranteed laughs based on your suggestions. The troupe have appeared all over the world in the show where you shout it out and they act it out. 'Naturally irredeemably hilarious' (Metro). 'Top notch improvised mirth making comic alchemy' (Herald).
Frankenstein Pub
Bier Keller
Have you ever wondered what a seagull would buy at the garden centre? What happens when the pope stars in a rock musical? Or how a butcher and a baker could save the world? We have absolutely no idea, but bring your quirkiest and silliest suggestions to Edinburgh Fringe's longest running sketch comedy improv troupe, and 2024 Derek comedy award winners, The Improverts to watch them unfold in beautiful chaos! Join us for our 37th year at the Fringe at EUTC's Bedlam Theatre (almost) every night of the Fringe at 11pm!
Bedlam Theatre
Auditorium
A fish out of water finally gets her legs, only to discover the patriarchy is alive and well on dry land and... her sister is dead. Making her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Brooke uses insightful observational comedy and clever act-outs to explore faith, addiction, grief and the absurd. An ex-Mormon desperately seeking signs, meaning and a punchline. Funny. Heartfelt. Unapologetic.
Greenside @ George Street
Olive Studio
What was your rock bottom? Divorce? Redundancy? Cancer? Sharon VS can relate. She's done it all – in the same year. And this Edinburgh regular is spilling the tea. Hilarious and poignant, Sharon turns life's curve balls into a rip-roaring rollercoaster of confessional stand-up comedy. Tinder swiping on silver foxes, bizarre start-up conferences, finding out you're queer? Should life really be this exciting in your 50s?? Sharon's debut solo show is unsparing, honest and wildly optimistic. A guide to finding more joy in life by daring to be a little more free.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
The Snug
The Oxford Revue and friends in other university comedy groups present a night of fresh stand-up comedy! Our comics have a wide variety of styles and sets with something for everyone: ranging from the absurd, to the satirical, to character acts. Our experienced MCs will guide you through a variety of stand-up acts with professional guests from across the Fringe making appearances across our run. Give the next generation of stand-ups a go, catch them before they get famous!
Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho
Main Room
In 2023, Sean Wareing and Freddie Walker invented immersive theatre. Now, they turn their hand at creating something else completely original - a sketch show based around history. These two giants of industry will change everything you know about what came before by gifting you the world’s first immersive historical sketch show. Get ready to be transported through the most important moments of yesteryear whether you like it or not. The Past blends Fishing4Chips’ unique brand of gentle immersion with quick-fire sketch comedy, creating a show that is unlike anything that has ever come before. An absurd mix of Horrible Histories, Blackadder and Monty Python, the show puts the audience at its heart and comes with no promise of educational value. Looking back never looked so good.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Following ten years of sold-out shows in London's West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for a live podcast interview with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. The UK's leading political podcast has over nine million downloads, is regularly an iTunes Top 10 comedy podcast and was listed by The i as one of the 50 Greatest Podcasts. Previous guests include: Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown and Jeremy Hunt. ***** (Telegraph). ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Sunday Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
Jojo Sutherland is a Scottish comedian renowned for her fearless honesty, sharp wit and infectious energy. Dubbed The Real Housewife of Scotland – despite not having had a house for the last three years... or a husband – Jojo turns life’s chaos into comedy gold. A master storyteller, she mines her own experiences of parenting, relationships and resilience to deliver bold, brutally funny stand-up that’s both relatable and rebellious. With a career spanning theatre, radio and sell-out festival shows, Jojo’s trademark authenticity and unfiltered humour have made her a standout voice in Scottish comedy.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 3
World-renowned vocal coaches, voice practitioners, and "gurus of the throat", Carol Eisenberg and Julie Stern host The Sound Within – an undeniably live musical journey that celebrates the miracle of the organic voice (and demystifies non-truths about the status quo in the entertainment industry). Eisenberg and Stern have launched the careers of countless musical artists – including Savvy&Jacqui, The Almond Brothers and The Plain White Jeans – whom they invite on stage to perform chart-topping hits in this two-person musical character comedy.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 1
High-energy Owarai comedy experience direct from Japan! Get ready for non-stop laughter as three of Japan's wildest and most outrageous comedians take the stage together! Featuring: Tonikaku (BGT 2023 finalist, famous for his naked pose and the iconic line: 'Don’t worry, I’m wearing!'), Gassy (BGT 2023 semi-finalist, Golden Buzzer winner on Croatia’s Got Talent with his fart-powered act), and Wes-P (Golden Buzzer winner on France’s Got Talent, with over 20 million social media followers for his wild physical comedy). Winners of the Ocean of Laughter Award at the Busan Comedy Festival.
WU Asia Pacific
Banquet Hall
The Wanderer is my stand-up journey of growing up in South Africa moving to New York, Portugal, New Zealand, China never fitting in, attending countless schools, feeling like the odd one out. I met my husband in China and moved to Northern Ireland. It’s about motherhood, breastfeeding, heartbreak, scams, cults and the whirlwind of being woman.
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
In 2014 Theo Mason Wood was arrested for suspected terrorism. This is the story of why that happened. (He is not a terrorist and this show is completely safe to attend).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Clover
Oli Riordan studied Catholic theology for the same reason every other bisexual atheist studies Catholic theology. You have to know your enemy. Join Oli (Dublin's Next Top Comic runner-up 2019 and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2025) for his debut hour as he delves into the world of Catholicism and the Bible as only he can, pausing only to point out the silly, interesting and thoroughly relatable aspects of the world's best-selling, but least read, book.
theSpace on the Mile
Space 2
Guilty or innocent? You decide! The unmissable, award-winning, critically acclaimed courtroom roast returns! You accuse friends and family of crimes, and top comedians take on the roles of judge and defense lawyers, hearing testimony, cross-examining witnesses, and improvising their arguments for each case. It’s up to you the audience as jury to deliver your verdict. Never the same show twice, a must-do Fringe experience! 'A perfect bit of improv mayhem' ***** (Mirror). 'Inventive, intelligent comedy' **** (Scotsman).
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 2
Show about alligators and algorithms. Best Newcomer Nominee 2011 Thom Tuck returns with a brand-new set of words in a row in progress. It's his sixth stand-up show. Winner: Michael Topping Award 2025. Malcom Hardee Cunning Stunt Award 2024. Fringe First 2012. Panel Prize 2008. Herald Angel 1999. 'Evanescent, maybe' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Amusing enough' (Guardian). 'Intelligent, articulate and literate' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Ostentatiously erudite' (Fest). 'He charms immediately' (Skinny). 'Sad little vignettes' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Thrillingly unconstrained' (ThreeWeeks.co.uk). 'A joy to spend an hour with' (Scotsman). 'A bit scattershot' (Independent). 'As funny as it is sorrowful' (List). 'Tweedy rogue' (Telegraph).
Hoots @ Potterrow
The Big Yurt
Three Bad Sisters is a cacophony of the best and darkest materials from these three female rising stars of Irish comedy. Aideen McQueen, Shinanne Higgins and Louise O'Toole are sisters, granted, not each others sisters, but they're someone's sisters! They put the fun in funeral, the rim in grim and the slag in slag heap. They are finally joining forces and accumulating their darkest material to make you laugh, cringe, get slightly aroused and get just a wee bit sick in your mouth.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe
Nineties
A high-energy improv comedy experience where anything can happen and usually does. Built entirely from audience suggestions, each performance explodes into outrageous characters, unexpected twists, and lightning-fast wit. Our fearless ensemble transforms the smallest idea into big laughs, blending smart satire, physical comedy, and spontaneous storytelling. No scripts, no safety nets, just pure, in-the-moment magic. Whether it’s a ridiculous game show, a dramatic soap opera, or a musical made on the spot, every show is completely unique. Come ready to shout suggestions and leave with sore cheeks from smiling. Expect surprises, energy, and non-stop fun, unforgettable.'It’s feisty, full of courage and extremely enjoyable. Not to be missed!' ***** Theatre In Brighton‘Laugh-out-loud results’ Everything TheatreCreated and Performed by | Brad CollettPerformed by | Richard Delroy and Zak RosenCasting by | Finain Hackett and Brad CollettThanks | Susan Hedgecoewww.gazelletheatre.com/titlegoesherex.com/GazelleTheatrefacebook.com/Gazelle-Theatreinstagram.com/gazelletheatre/
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studio
Five years into stand-up comedy with very few prospects both professionally and relationship-y. Tom went to Liverpool to do an open mic spot. The day after he decided to move to The City of Music and brotherhood. The trials and tribulations of trying to juggle a comedy career, disappointed parents and in the hellscape that is dating apps trying to find love... Tom has just about survived: this is his story.
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 4
Award-winning comedian Tom Short attempts to become famous by outsourcing his Edinburgh show to artificial intelligence – and the audience. What could possibly go wrong? Blending stand-up, live tech and audience suggestions, this chaotic and unpredictable hour is reshaped nightly in pursuit of the perfect Edinburgh show. As the algorithm takes control, it spirals into something increasingly strange... and worryingly accurate. A sharp, funny and slightly unhinged take on fame, identity and the internet’s obsession with validation. 'One to watch' (StarburstMagazine.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
If you didn’t laugh, he’d cry. Dublin Fringe Award nominee Tony Cantwell has cried for some wild reasons over the years. A TV show about dogs. A drunken run on a treadmill. Getting caught in the nip at school. Star of Last One Laughing Ireland (Amazon), Good Boy (RTÉ) and co-host of the Young Hot Guys podcast. ’One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen’ (Graham Norton). ‘Charming and inventive, a grotesque and fabulous creation’ (Irish Times). ‘Tony? In one word: RawSexAppealHardCoreLaughsHilariousSometimeLatexWearingClown’ (Aisling Bea).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Jersey
Tony is leaving the cone-fines of Coney Island for the first time – and he needs your support! Commiserate, cheer and cry with laughter as this courageous cone finds his feet in one of the world’s scariest cities. Enjoy low-brow humour on an epic scale as Fred Newnes embarks on an utterly unique adventure, utilising clown, improv and sketch to bring this little cone that could to life. Directed by Carlos Sandin.
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Tori Morancay's debut solo show, Le French c'est Freak, dives into Frenchness, fiascos and bad decisions with bold, self-deprecating comedy. Raised in France and now based in New York, Tori unpacks cultural confusion, and the chaos of chasing love and applause with an accent she has no intention of losing. Sharp, high-energy and unapologetically honest, this is a feverish hour about identity, dating disasters and the glamour of falling apart.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
After a smash hit, buzz-filled run at Gilded Balloon at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, Toxic Femininity is back and bigger, faster and more gloriously unhinged than ever. Sexy, shocking and packed with fast paced, gut punch laughs, this high energy double act deliver fearless crowd work and the wildly chaotic audience favourite Toxic or Not Toxic. Expect huge laughs, outrageous moments, games, prizes, surprise guest spots and a room that is absolutely electric from start to finish. Not for the faint hearted. Essential for late night Fringe crowds.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
Maggie's Front Room
Gather round pups, and let mother butch (Ash Routh) take you for a walk through werewolf media, kink and shame. Trans Butch: Glorious Dog Woman is a one tran show about finding community, identity and an insatiable love for the moon. This show contains partial nudity, audience participation and the ritualised sacrifice of deadnames.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
The award-winning debut stand-up show written and performed by Iain Anderson. A fast-paced, brutally honest and riotously funny account of his life so far. From the gay scene in Glasgow to rock bottom in Barcelona, this is a celebration of resilience and the saving power of laughter. It’s not a sob story, it’s a reminder that even the messiest lives can still be fabulous. Come laugh, cry, feel uplifted and leave feeling more connected to those around you. An experience not to be missed that's unlike anything else in comedy today!
Hoots @ The Apex
Hoot 6
07 - 15 AugAn incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Stephenson Theatre
17 - 22 AugAn incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.
theSpace @ Niddry St
Studio
Join a massive line-up of comedy stars for a stupendous evening to fight against brain tumours. Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer for children and adults under 40 and increased funding for research is desperately needed. All profits will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity and Underbelly will match this, doubling the amount that we can raise for the charity. Now returning for its 8th year, last year's line-up included Ivo Graham, David O'Doherty, Bella Hull, Michelle Wolf and Ahir Shah. Check UnderbellyEdinburgh.co.uk for lineup.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
'Charismatic and chaotic' (BingeFringe.com), comedian Verity Sharpe brings their debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe. Landlord's Wet Dream dives head first into the UK housing crisis, exposing shady landlords, unstable tenancies and endless repairs. Expect sharp stand-up, punchy poetry and original songs that turn rental rage into riotous laughter. Drawing on real life experiences, Sharpe revels in the absurdity of a system under strain. A show with 'zeitgeist vitality' (TheReviewsHub.com) that hits home and hits hard.
Underbelly Bristo Square
Daisy
The most audacious, hilarious musical about the life of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns! Marvel as young Webber is guided through life by Margaret Thatcher to achieve a lordship and fulfil his ultimate goal of becoming filthy rich and f*cking useless. Will he ever become a lord? Will he ever get to vote on cutting tax credits for the poor? Find out in WEBBER! Starring Laura Clare Reid and Grant Sharkey. Score, book and lyrics by Grant Sharkey. 'Gleefully filthy!' (Scotsman). 'An absolute hoot!' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Riotous!' (SpeakTheSpeech.co.uk). 'Funny as Hell' (StageToPage.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Theatre 2
Comedy in the wild. A fast-moving collection of work-in-progress sets where comedians bravely road test brand-new jokes, questionable ideas and material that may or may not make the cut. Expect big laughs, naughty stories, spontaneous moments and the thrill of seeing comedy take shape in real time. With a rotating line-up, every show is different and you never quite know what you're going to get – except funny people taking creative risks in a stunning venue. Come be part of the mess and let's WIP things up!
Alchemist | St James Quarter
Terrace
In this high-octane sketch comedy and character show, The Wait What crew has made a foolish pact with the Devil himself, pitting the cast against each other in frenzied challenges in an attempt to derail their show. Will they survive? Written and performed by Kyle Lehner, Clark Pavlik, Lizzy Rudakas, Matt Tabor and Augie VanDeveer.
Greenside @ George Street
Olive Studio
A recently unfrozen Walt Disney* thaws out in front of an audience. Sopping wet and wobbly, Walt wakes from cryogenic sleep to reclaim his empire. With the help of an audience, his frozen heart melts as he learns to let go of his legacy. *This parody of the historical figure is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company.
Greenside @ George Street
Mint Studio
The panel show bringing comics, journalists, wise women and clueless men together to figure out: What's Happening Now? A comedy compilation for people who want to care about the world, but are exhausted by it. Based on the podcast of the same name, WHN has been called QI meets Have I Got News For You and now, for the first time, a live audience helps tackle the biggest questions, curiosities and stories befuddling the world. Previous guests include Rosie Holt, Stuart Goldsmith, the former director of BBC News and a Tory activist who campaigns by downing pints.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 2
High Desert. High Holy. High Stakes. Fringe Debut! Direct from Soho Playhouse, NYC. Wild Wild Christian is a hilarious, coming-of-age story about purity culture and spiritual awakenings. Based on childhood journals by award-winning comedian Simone McAlonen, the show picks up where the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country ends: when a notorious cult compound in rural Oregon is transformed into a wholesome Christian camp. Through her own spiritual journey, Simone explores the surprising links between American Evangelicalism and the current political climate. All while answering the most timeless theological questions. Like: Does fingering count?
Greenside @ Riddles Court
Willow Studio
In the depressing gloom of the second millennium, there is only disappointment. Why is that? How did it get that way, and can we do anything about it? When is someone going to come along and sort this all out? What does any of this have to do with the world’s most popular (and most litigious) brand of toy soldiers? Join Will Davies as he attempts to unravel these mysteries and more in: Heroic Scale. 'Subtle, subversive, and deeply funny' **** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Davies is depressingly entertaining' (One4Review.co.uk).
Hoots @ Potterrow
Wee Container 1
London-based comedian and begrudging generational talent Will Hitt brings a new show to the Fringe. Worked out over years in comedy clubs across the UK (Top Secret Comedy Club, Hot Water Comedy Club) and North America (Laugh Factory, Chicago and YukYuks, Toronto), it's a show about death, decay, selfishness, lust and moral collapse from one of the best new comedians in the country. These are the thoughts you’re afraid to give a voice to, jokes you're compelled to quote anyway. Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year finalist. As seen on the BBC.
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 5
In Written Off, Phil Deed and Sal Powers have typed themselves into a difficult corner. Phil is a best-selling romantic novelist, brilliantly marketed to Gen Z by his bulletproof agent / publicist, Sal. Together, they’ve forged a life-affirming genre for the social media age – and accidentally become emotionally entangled in the process. But Phil's grown to despise the saccharin-sweet characters that have made them a fortune, and wants to take the genre to an altogether darker place. This new comedy-drama explores a creative partnership, where head and heart are pulled in drastically different directions.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Stephenson Theatre
Zero, a New York City based improv comedy team, bring their quick wit and disgusting American humor to the Fringe with their debut show, Zero F*cks. This no-holds-barred comedy show is different every time, as they improvise a brand-new show on the spot based on an audience member’s suggestion. Come see this hot, funny and tastefully crass gaggle of New York performers known for their work at venues such as The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Second City, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, iO Theater, The People’s Improv Theater, Magnet Theater and more. Chaos will ensue!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Haldane Theatre
Paris. Panama City. Pontefract. Pyongyang. He’s been about a bit. But now he’s back on the family patch; it’s like he never went away. Join Wakefield’s infamous hardman Paul Sykes on a journey about survival, self-discovery and being a big fish in a big pond (Wakefield is the 11th largest city in Britain, when you consider wider districts). You might laugh, you might cry, you will learn how to punch someone in the f***ing earhole. As seen on BBC Three. BBC New Comedy Awards 2025. 'Raucous and genuinely hilarious' (EdFringeReview.com).
Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
Kiwi stand-up comedian Dan Boerman returns to Edinburgh with a high-energy and chaotic solo hour of comedy, after a viral 2025 stunt, folding a fitted sheet on Calton Hill for 1,000 people. Featured on BBC and as seen on Comedy Central UK's Am I The A**hole. 'If you want a perfect example of the Edinburgh spirit, how about this?' (David Sillito, BBC). 'A hero, and an Adonis' (Jimmy Carr, he actually said this).
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
Slice 4
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