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Registered charity no. SC002995. Registered office: 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS.
To find out more about how you can support our charity work, visit edfringe.com/support-us.
While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of going to print, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society (EFFS) cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that all information contained within the programme is subject to change. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe contains a wide range of shows and events, not all of which are suitable for all ages; parental discretion is advised.
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We’re so excited for you to join us in our joyful 77th celebration of performing arts and creative expression. It’s an incredible time of year, with Edinburgh becoming a magnet for artists from around the world; the city is filled with such a buzz and we can’t wait to experience it with you.
We want to say a massive thanks to everyone involved in bringing a show to this year’s festival. The Fringe is proudly open access, which means there’s no central judging panel or programming team – it’s down to the artists to decide to bring their work here, and we’re so glad they do. We look forward to being inspired, enthralled, amused and challenged throughout the festival – often all within the same hour.
Thanks too to the venues who provide a home for this wide and wonderful array of work throughout the month, and to the media who help spread the word and provoke vital discussion around the shows they’ve seen. Thanks to the international representatives of the performing arts industry, who come to Edinburgh looking for new work and new talent – your continued presence at the Fringe makes it such an important arena for those artists planning the next step of their careers.
A massive collective thank-you to the staggering variety of people and organisations who each have a stake in the Fringe – the sponsors, partners, local businesses and suppliers – we’re so glad you’re part of this amazing festival.
And finally, to the audiences: we thank you for being such an essential part of this ecosystem, for seeing and supporting the artists – though we expect you get something out of it too! We fully believe that there’s something for everyone at the Fringe – that no matter who you are or where you come from, you can flick through this programme and curate an entire minifestival that’s unique to you.
You may have spotted the words ‘Unleash your Fringe’ on the front cover – that’s just what we want you to do. Go wild, set your creativity free and discover an unbeatable, one-off experience you can’t find anywhere else!
It all began in 1947 with eight companies – six of them from Scotland – taking a risk, turning up uninvited and performing on the ‘fringe’ of the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival.
Over 75 years later, the Fringe has grown to become a world-renowned celebration of arts and culture, a byword for adventurous performance and the premier meeting place for artists and creatives to perform, gather, exchange, discover and select new work.
We believe that everyone, irrespective of their background, should have the opportunity to experience and express themselves through creativity. No individual or committee determines who can or cannot appear at the Fringe; our vision is to give anyone a stage and everyone a seat.
The Fringe Society is a registered charity that was founded by artists to:
• support, advise and encourage everyone who wants to participate in the Fringe
• provide information and assistance to Fringe audiences
• celebrate the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world.
With a full-time team of 40, the Fringe Society works year-round to support the artists and audiences that make this festival happen, and engages with communities and schools in Edinburgh to inspire greater participation in the arts.
For updates on Fringe Society activities, follow @EdFringeSociety on X.
The Fringe Society has a range of resources and support to help you make the most of your time at the Fringe.
Fringe Central is our participants’ hub during August; it’s where artists and members of the media and arts industry can access Fringe Society services, helping them make the most of what the festival has to offer. These services include a programme of panel discussions and networking events, one-to-one sessions focused on helping artists develop their careers, and mental health first aid check-ins, alongside handy practical facilities such as wifi and computer and printer access.
It’s also a space where artists can escape the hustle and bustle of the festival; a place where you can take a breather and not have to worry about being ‘on’ or constantly selling your show. Drop by and say hello to one of our friendly Fringe Central team – we’re here to support you.
• Fringe Central Grassmarket Community Hub, 86 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QA
If you feel inspired to take part in next year’s Fringe, please come and visit us at Fringe Central (Venue 2 –Grassmarket Community Hub, open from 02 August) and ask to speak to a member of the Artist Services team.
You can also visit edfringe.com/take-part where you’ll find information, advice and guides to taking part in the Fringe.
The Fringe programme is free but expensive to produce. You can support the Fringe Society by giving a donation.
Scan QR code to donate or visit tickets.edfringe.com/donations
We greatly appreciate any donations that help us continue our charitable work to support artists, audiences, schools and community groups at the Fringe.
We would like to give an enormous Fringe Society thank you to the following people and organisations for their support this year:
Fringe Society honorary President: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Fringe Society Alumni Patrons: Brian Cox, Eddie Izzard
Fringe Ambassador:
Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge
Fringe Champions: Geoff Arbuthnott
Spotlight Patrons: Jim Mellon
Backstage Patrons: Changing Ideas, Dr Kurt and Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Beth King
Front Row Patrons:
Graeme and Rachel Baillie, Stephen and Teresa Graham
Emerging Patrons:
Bert Aerts, Lisa Brindle, Chris Crouch and Molly Morris, Greg Lovett, Mike and Carol Ramsay, Whitney and Ally ...and others who wish to remain anonymous.
We would like to give a massive thank you to all our donors who have backed the US Keep it Fringe initiative, empowering US-based artists to thrive at the Fringe in 2025. Keen to get involved? Further information on how we support artists and how you can contribute are available on page 11.
Founding Contributors:
JetBlue, Heather and Paul Innella, Holly and Scott Plank
Official Media Partner:
Our Fringe Friends receive a variety of benefits in return for paying an annual membership fee which provides vital support for the Fringe Society’s charitable objectives.
Benefits include:
• membership card and lanyard
• 2for1 tickets to participating shows
• an exclusive box office booking line
• discounts at the Fringe shop.
We have several membership tiers with a variety of benefits to suit different budgets. On average, benefits are worth double the membership cost for each tier.
Every penny of your Friends membership will help the Fringe Society fulfil the Fringe vision to give anyone a stage and everyone a seat. Support from our Fringe Friends has helped us achieve so much already, such as providing and improving access facilities at the Fringe (see page 08) and engaging with local schools and community groups.
For more information on becoming a Fringe Friend, visit edfringe.com/support-us/friends, email friends@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0036
Organisations can now join as Friends too!
Our Network Friends are a collective of passionate performing arts enthusiasts who want to share the extraordinary world of the Fringe with their clients and colleagues.
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– dates in grey have no performances and shows in red are eligible for the 2for1 offer (05 and 06 August). Purchase two (or multiples of two) full-price tickets and the discount will be automatically applied to your basket. Please note: offer does not apply if you only purchase one ticket. Concessions are not available as part of 2for1.
Date, time, duration and price lines – the Fringe uses a standard 24-hour clock. For example, if you are out on a Friday night and you’ve booked a show that starts at half past midnight, your e-ticket will state Saturday 00:30 as the start time. This is important to remember if you have attended a Fringe show in previous years using ‘Fringe Time’, by which the day started and ended at 5am rather than midnight. Please note that ‘Fringe Time’ is no longer in use.
Free shows can be ticketed or non-ticketed. Ensure you book a ticket for free ticketed shows.
Prices listed are for unreserved seats in almost all cases. Concession prices, where available, are offered to the following groups (with additional concessions to specific groups indicated where applicable): students (S), registered unemployed (U), disabled people (D), over 65s (O), and children under 18 (C). Proof of status will be asked for at the venue. A further concession for families (F) may be offered for two adults and two children, or one adult and three children under the age of 18.
x Indicates dates for preview performances.
P specifies that a show is a world premiere.
T Eligible for the 2for1 offer, available on 05 and 06 August. Purchase two (or multiples of two) fullprice tickets and the discount will be automatically applied to your basket. Please note: offer does not apply if you only purchase one ticket. Concessions are not available as part of 2for1.
F Registered for the Fringe Friends 2for1 ticket offer. For more information about Fringe Friends, visit edfringe.com/support-us/friends.
The list of participating shows was correct at the time of printing but is subject to change.
Show icons – see below.
Subgenres – these let you know a little more about what to expect from each show.
Venue information B – box office phone number; V – venue number; G – map grid reference. The name of the space within the venue is noted in the brackets after the venue address.
Space accessibility information – the circular icons after the space name explain performance or spacespecific access information. For more details, please contact accessbookings@edfringe.com.
A Audio description
* Audio enhancement
C Captioning
Age guidance – these icons give guidance about the age group the event is suitable for. Please note that these are recommendations only. You should decide what is suitable for yourself and your group.
U The green icons are suitable for ages 0+, 3+ or 5+.
j Parents or guardians should consider the content of these shows if children are attending.
K The black icons with 12+, 14+, 16+ and 18+ give guidance on the suitability of a show.
Shows marked 18+ may be in venues that do not allow under-18s at all or at some points in the day due to licensing laws, despite the age ratings of the shows they host. Where possible, this information is included in the show and venue listings, but please check with the venue before you buy tickets to ensure everyone in your party can attend.
Shows in the ‘Children’s shows’ section also display additional age guidance.
The Fringe Box Office is the only place to buy tickets for every show at the Fringe.
Book your tickets online via our secure website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Browse and buy tickets on the go during August with the Fringe app and use ‘nearby now’ to find shows starting soon near you. The app will be available ahead of the Fringe, please see edfringe.com for full details and to sign up to be the first to know.
Telephone:
+44 (0)131 226 0000
Access bookings:
+44 (0)131 226 0002
Access bookings WhatsApp:
+44 (0)7923 525799 (text only)
Opening times:
All Fringe shows are e-ticketed so there’s no need to collect physical tickets. Once you’ve booked your ticket(s) you’ll receive an email containing a QR code. You can also add your ticket(s) to your Google or Apple Wallet from the link in this email. You can also find your e-ticket QR code in the ‘my planner’ section of the Fringe app.
If you’ve booked tickets for multiple shows in a single transaction, this QR code will be the ticket for every show in that transaction. You will need to show the QR code on arrival at your venue(s); you can do this on your phone or tablet, or print it if required.
If you’ve bought tickets on behalf of others, we recommend that you arrive at the venue with the rest of your party.
12 June – 07 July (Monday – Friday) 10:00 – 18:00
08 July – 28 July (Monday – Saturday) 10:00 – 18:00
29 July – 26 August (daily) 10:00 – 18:00
The Fringe Box Office
Old Assembly Close, High Street, EH1 1QS (next to the Fringe Shop)
Opening times:
12 June – 07 July (Monday – Friday) 10:00 – 18:00 08 July – 28 July (Monday – Saturday) 10:00 – 18:00
29 July – 26 August (daily) 10:00 – 18:00
With thousands of half-price tickets available every day, the Half Price Hut is the place to grab a bargain. Scan the QR code or visit edfringe.com for more information about this year’s Half Price Hut.
Fringe Box Office, Old Assembly Close, High Street, EH1 1QS
07 – 26 August (daily) 10:00 – 18:00
A booking fee of £1.25 per ticket is applied to all bookings (up to a maximum of £5 per transaction). This contributes towards the charitable activities of the Fringe Society and helps support the artists, venues and creatives that make the Fringe happen every year.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the event of a show cancellation. Latecomers may not be admitted at the discretion of the venue, if denied entry you will not be eligible for a refund.
For many performances, general concession prices are applicable to students, the registered unemployed, disabled customers, senior citizens (65 and over) and children under the age of 18. See page xx for details. Please note, proof of concession status must be presented at the venue, except for disabled customers.
A 10% discount for groups of 10 people or more is available for many performances on full-price tickets only.
Free shows can be ticketed or non-ticketed. If a show is free ticketed, please ensure you book a ticket to attend.
Some shows also use a model where you can either buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or pay what you want at the venue. This will be indicated at the point of purchase. Many free and pay-what-you-want shows ask audiences to contribute money at the end of the performance if they are able.
The Fringe Society is committed to ensuring that the Fringe is as accessible as possible to everyone who wishes to attend. You can find a summary of the services we offer below; for more information visit tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility
The street events are a great place to start your Fringe experience. With street performances taking place from 02 – 25 August, it’s a dazzling array of worldclass talent, from musicians and magicians to circus performers and living statues.
BSL interpretation of street performances at West Parliament Square will be taking place on selected dates.
Please check tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility#BSL for more information.
See page 10 for more information on street events.
Before booking your tickets, check online to find out access information for individual venue spaces. Visit tickets.edfringe.com and click the ‘venues’ tab for more information. Look out for the following symbols next to the show listings in this programme and online:
To book complimentary PA tickets online, please complete the registration form at tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility#book-tickets. Wheelchair users requiring a PA should contact us using the info above.
To book a ticket by email or WhatsApp message, please include the following information:
• the show you would like to book
• the date, time and venue of the show
• the number of tickets required
• what you need to be able to access the performance, eg specific seating requests, avoiding queues or a PA ticket
• a phone number and email address we can contact you on.
You can find some accessible performances listed on page 343 of this programme or visit tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility/accessible-shows
On the same page, you can click ‘all shows’ and then ‘filter results’ to search for accessible shows.
The Fringe Box Office has staff trained to assist with access enquiries and ticket bookings. This service exists for anyone with access requirements or who requires a complimentary personal assistant (PA) ticket to attend a performance. This team can be reached by:
Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
WhatsApp (text only): +44 (0)7923 525799
Email: accessbookings@edfringe.com
BSL users can contact us via an online BSL / English interpreter. You can download Contact Scotland BSL’s app via smartphone or tablet at contactscotland-bsl.org/download.
To book your tickets in person please visit us at the Fringe shop. The Fringe shop is wheelchair accessible, with a power-assisted door, hearing loop and dropped counter.
Pre-festival opening times
In person, phone, email and WhatsApp
12 June – 07 July (Monday – Friday) 10:00 – 18:00
08 July – 28 July (Monday – Saturday) 10:00 – 18:00
Festival opening times
29 July – 26 August (daily)
In person 10:00 – 18:00
Phone, email and WhatsApp 09:00 – 21:00
There’s no need to collect physical tickets, just have your e-ticket QR code ready to show when you arrive at your venue (either printed out or on your mobile device).
You can find your QR code in your confirmation email, where you can also add your ticket(s) to your google or apple wallet from the link in this e-ticket. You can also find your e-ticket QR code in the ‘my planner’ section of the Fringe app
If you have an access requirement which means you require a printed ticket, or any other concerns, please get in touch with us using the contact info above.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Fringe!
There are 7 Changing Places toilets in central Edinburgh during August. These are accessible toilets with an adult-sized changing bench and hoist, for people who are unable to use a standard accessible toilet.
The Changing Places toilets are located as follows:
• Joint Fringe Society and Edinburgh International Book Festival facility, Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1 Lauriston Place, EH3 9EF, 02 – 09 August, 10:00 – 22:00; 10 – 25 August, 09:30 – 22:30.
• The Booking Office Pub, Waverley Bridge, EH1 1BQ, Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 00:00, Friday to Sunday 07:00 – 01:00.
• National Museum of Scotland, Entrance Hall, Chambers Street, EH1 1JF, 10:00 – 17:00.
• The Scottish Parliament, 1 Horse Wynd, EH99 1SP, Monday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 (last entry 16:30), Tuesday to Thursday 09:00 – 18:30 (last entry 18:00).
• Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One carpark, 75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, 09:45 – 17:30.
• Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB, Monday to Saturday 04:00 – 23:45, Sunday 06:00 – 23:45.
• St James Quarter, St James Crescent, level one of the Galleria, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD, Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 20:00, Sunday 10:00 – 18:00. This facility can only be accessed with a radar key. If you don’t have one, the Guest Services team can provide one from the Guest Service desk located on level one, under the blue escalator.
The Fringe Society has a range of sensory resources which are available (free of charge) for adults or children who find the festival environment overwhelming, to help make your Fringe experience as enjoyable as possible. A variety of sensory products are available, chosen to help support various sensory needs.
To find out more about the sensory resources, including where to collect them, please contact our access booking team at accessbookings@edfringe.com or visit tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility
Every year, the Fringe street events attract hundreds of world-class artists to Edinburgh to showcase their exceptional talents in the open air.
From 02 – 25 August, daily throughout the Fringe, the Fringe street events offer a wide variety of familyfriendly performances that push the boundaries of imagination. Prepare to be fascinated by artistry and acrobatics: from magic to comedy, from jaw-dropping diabolo displays to breathtaking fire artists and juggling acts. Comedians and musicians will captivate you with humour and song; you’ll also encounter living statues and beloved festival staples like portrait artists, balloon twisters, face painters, hair braiders, henna artists, tarot readers and more.
The street events are free to all, making them one of the most open and accessible elements of the Fringe. However, as street performers operate on donations rather than fixed fees, they greatly appreciate contributions from their audience. If you’re able to donate, please do – many performers even accept contactless donations.
And if you’re unable to donate, there’s more than one way to show your appreciation – a round of applause is always welcome!
The street performance schedule is determined by a daily draw, with the timetable published on edfringe.com/streetevents; you can also find schedule boards, updated daily, at all performance areas.
You can find street performance pitches on the Royal Mile, Hunter Square and the Mound Precinct –(where you’ll also find the Innis & Gunn bar!).
The Edinburgh Fringe has been the launchpad for smash-hit international shows like SIX: The Musical, and Fleabag, and has played a part in countless performers’ careers. You never know what the next breakout show will be.
The Fringe Society exists to support Fringe artists to realise their professional ambitions at the festival and beyond. Our Keep it Fringe fund is intended to help level the playing field for emerging artists, providing the opportunity to reap the rewards of all that the Fringe has to offer.
Originally launched in 2023 by the Fringe Society’s honorary President, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, we received funding from the UK Government to run Keep it Fringe again in 2024 and 2025. The refreshed initiative now aims to support 180 shows per year with a bursary of £2,500 each.
You can find information on this year’s Keep it Fringe recipients on edfringe.com
Please donate to the Fringe Society so we can continue our charitable services to support artists and audiences: edfringe.com/supportus/support-us-as-an-individual
We have launched a specific version of Keep it Fringe for artists based in the US. We hope to raise $350,000 for the initiative, fronted by Brian Cox, to support 50 shows to attend and develop their career at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025.
Join the Fringe Society’s growing circle of US-based supports and enjoy tax benefits: edfringe.com/support-us/ support-us-as-an-individual/us-supporters
If you’re an artist interested in Keep it Fringe, please contact artists@edfringe.com
If you’d like to support Keep it Fringe, please contact support.us@edfringe.com.
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Burlesque and Cabaret
Sassy School of Burlesque
TN Burlesque, Cabaret
Step into a world of allure and charisma. Delighting audiences since 2017, join us for another all-star cast of home-grown hotties – full of sequins, shimmer and glamour. One not to be missed!
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 3-10,12-17,19-25 23:00(1h) £16.00
1 Date: The 18+ Game Show (Free!)
Look At That Productions / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Game show, Comedy
Not for the easily offended, this hilarious, brand-new dating show sees the audience play naughty games, five guys competing for a date, and overall chaos. We recommend having a drink before you come!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room
Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-13 19:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-25 00:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Cabaret in The City N Burlesque, Cabaret
'Life is a cabaret, old chum, come to the Cabaret!' Come be treated to a night of creativity, diversity and artistic impression – from sultry dancers to dazzling singers and hilarious comedians.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 20:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50,10 and £12.50.
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Insane Productions TK Magic, Comedy
After their complete sell-out at Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Insane Magic are back with an even bigger show! Witness the most incredible acts of magic from 'three of the best magicians in the country' (EdinburghLive.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 16:30(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 16:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Insane Productions N Magic, Comedy
Following their complete sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Insane Magic is back... but After Dark! Join the boys (along with some special guests) for an hour of magic, mayhem and late-night antics.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 23:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,8,15,22 23:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 23:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
1 Moment in Time
Sean Alexander TFKP Magic, Theatre
A unique and thought-provoking magic show unlike any other, with jaw dropping magic and mind-reading, powerful storytelling and reflection on the defining moments in time that shape each and every one of us! 'Sensational' (Bruno Tonioli).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 21:05(50m) £12.50 (£10.00) Aug 12-17 20:05(50m) £12.50 (£10.00)
Aug 18-24 18:00(50m) £12.50 (£10.00)
Tomas McCabe
TFKP Magic, Comedy
The best Fringe mind-reader is back... and now a barrister!
A family-friendly show of incredible mentalism mixed with a courtroom drama. Will you be the judge, jury, or the one on trial?
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 17:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 20:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
11 Lessons on Being Loud (from an American Opera Singer)
Steph DePrez
MP Comedy, Musical comedy
Knockout opera-singing stand-up comedian Steph DePrez is back with a show about dreams, risks and being loud. Steph weaves stories between opera arias, gospel hymns and jazz standards.
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)
B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 16:45(50m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
#40sandsingle – The Early Morning Cabaret Comedy Show!
Performer: Joyce Lao. Company Name: The Ally Artists Group LLC FN Comedy, Contemporary Dr. Kara Kibara is a self-proclaimed and successful online dating expert. She has helped thousands of people find love, but she herself is still single in her 40s. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 13-17 09:45(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 SUDO) (£40.00 F)
99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret TFN Burlesque, Cabaret Cheeky and spirited, 99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo possesses an endearing seductiveness, with time-honoured burlesque and fan dances. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 21:10(50m) £15.00 (£10.00 DO)
Melissa Western
TFK Live music, Jazz
It's 1954. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt smash glass ceilings with swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch. Dazzling musical storytelling. 'Absolutely brilliant' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Western is a force of nature' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 3-10 18:35(45m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£40.00 F) S
Absurd: A Live Cabaret Panel Show
Ava Beaux and Kane & Abel / PBH’s Free Fringe N Game show, Comedy Fun, joyous, raucous... absurd! Join magicians Ava Beaux, Kane & Abel for a riotous evening of wacky games and cabaret performances. An 'upbeat romp through a wide variety of acts' SSSS (NorthWestEnd.com). SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25 18:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
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Accordion Ryan / Free Festival
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Britain's Got Talent star Accordion Ryan performs your favourite songs like you've never heard them before! Join in and sing along during this night of laughter and fun!
'You're funny, I like you' (Simon Cowell).
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 22:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ada Campe: Big Duck Energy
Ada Campe / The Stand Comedy Club
TFKP Comedy, Magic
Ever felt down? Like you’re swimming upstream? Like life isn’t all its quacked up to be? Join award-winning cabaret star Ada Campe for a show about hope, heartbreak and finding your happy place.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
XAug 1 15:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-19,21-25 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aidan Sadler: Melody
Aidan Sadler, Voodoo Rooms
and Blond Ambition Productions
TFN Comedy, Musical Comedy
Join award-winning, absolute tornado of a cabaret star Aidan Sadler as they springboard through the top steps to surviving the apocalypse with electrifying 80's inspired synth-wave hits. 'Vivaciously vibrant, fervently funny, and fantastically frenzied' SSSSS (BingeFringe.com).
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 19:50(1h) £12.00
Aug 4,6-8,11,13-15,18,20-22,25 19:50(1h) £10.00
Majestic International
TFM Burlesque, Variety
The ultimate international burlesque extravaganza has returned due to high demand! Sold-out run 2023. A celebration of bodies, tradition and inclusivity by award-winning world-class artists on the scene. Appearing in the historic surroundings of the Caves.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
XAug 1 21:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:00(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22 21:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Almost Impossible: Martin Brock
B-Rock Productions Denmark
TRP Magic, Family-friendly
Fresh from his USA/Australia tour, Danish magician Martin Brock presents completely original magic, enhanced by unique music, witty comedy and high-tech video production. 'Brock is polished, humorous, slick, smooth' SSSS½ (GlamAdelaide.com.au); 'See this show' SSSS½ (FringeWorld.com.au/FringeFeed).
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,20-22 14:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:45(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Alpha
Chloe Roze
FNP Storytelling, Drag
Journey of a Voice: One woman's quest to hit the high notes of her dreams! Join Chloe Roze in her musical show, where she unveils the hidden truths behind chasing fame through storytelling and song.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 Aug
Following huge critical acclaim for their 2023 EdFringe show, this "dynamic and vibrant" all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza is back. A joyous and uplifting hour of "boundless energy" celebrating South Africa's 12 official languages. All sprinkled with that unique township vibe.
1-25 AUG
Mychelle Colleary / PBH's Free Fringe NP Storytelling, Music
Oversized aspirations, musical head-smash, a jazz-tinged one-woman show recounting undiagnosed traumatic brain injury, and too many prescribed drugs. A self-depreciating triumph of obstinately hacking the system despite a loss of self-worth. Music by Sondheim, Chaplin, Beck, Colleary herself. PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 2-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 12:35(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Andrew Frost: Cards on the Table
Andrew Frost TKP Magic
Andrew is one of the best card magicians in the world. Come and see his finest material after a two-decade obsession. 'A brilliant magician' (Derren Brown). 'A phenomenon' (David Blaine).
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 15:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7,12-13,19-21,26 15:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Another Unwasted Evening –The Genius of Tom Lehrer
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer FU Cabaret, Musical Comedy
Enjoy piano musical satire at its finest: celebrating the mischievous wit of Tom Lehrer retold through such timeless songs as Masochism Tango, Vatican Rag, and Poisoning Pigeons in the Park.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000
Arron Jones: One Hour
Straitjacket Escape Magic Show
Arron Jones / PBH's Free Fringe N Magic, Comedy
A devilishly handsome magician trapped in a straitjacket, mind-melting magic, show-stopping laughs and unexpected twists. 'Mind-blowing' (Scottish Sun). 'One of the best' (YorkshireLive.co.uk). As seen on ITV, E4 and Dave. PBH's Free Fringe @ Finnegan's Wake (Finnegan's Wake) B 0131 226 0000 V 101 G D4 2
Aug 4-25 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician
Arron Jones / PBH Free Fringe N Magic, Comedy
Can a magician be a rockstar? Rockstar Magician Arron Jones couldn't possibly say, but yes. SSSSS (StagetoPage.co.uk); 'Powerful and entertaining' SSSSS (MyLovelyAssistant.com); 'Bring your spare underpants to toss on stage' SSSS (WorldMagicReview.com); SSSS (One4Review.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-25 16:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ask A Stripper: No Holes Barred
Stacey Clare and Gypsy Charms
N Alternative Comedy, In Conversation
Ever wanted to know what really happens in the VIP room?
Stacey Clare (The Ethical Stripper) and Gypsy Charms (The Illicit Thrill) plus special guests reveal all with their riotously funny, raucously feminist show.
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 21:30(55m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Jul 31 20:00(2h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Assembly Festival
L Comedy, Circus
Assembly's Gala celebrates the opening of our 2024 programme and highlights some of the biggest and best productions. A must see for anyone that wants to get a flavour of what's to come. Book early!
Assembly Hall (Main Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28
Ava
Ava Beaux / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Magic, Storytelling
'Visually gorgeous... a perfect, stunning magic show'
SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). Be transported into Ava and Beaux’s mesmerizing world, stunningly realized through magic, theatre, and storytelling.
SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com); SSSS (List).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 15:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Baby Belle: DTF (Work in Progress)
Broccoli Posse
FK
Musical comedy, Neurodiversity-led
In this work-in-progress show, Baby Belle's slightly less glamorous sibling Jax Braithwaite will unwrap what it's like Dealing with Tricky Feelings as a neurodivergent person. May contain triggering themes – more info online.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
17:30(35m) £8.00 (£6.00)
Baby Belle: Young, Dumb and Full of Autism
Broccoli Posse
FK
Musical comedy, Neurodiversity-led
A whimsical, musical exploration of social versus personal identity from the perspective of a late-identified and diagnosed non-binary autistic person. Nominated – Autistic Excellence (Neurodivergent Review) and LGBTQ+ OffFest (Offies) 2023.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-13,15-17,19-20,22-24 17:30(55m) £14.00 (£11.00)
Bad Luck Cabaret
Laurie Black / PBH's Free Fringe
N Live music, LGBTQ+
Award-winning Laurie Black is back with her renowned variety show Bad Luck Cabaret. Mingle with burlesque-rs, cabaret queens and comedians in this 'riot of a show: authentic Fringe frivolity' (HiFiWay.live). Expect the unexpected.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 12 22:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 14 20:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Barbara Fernandez Singing, Sagging and Shagging
Barbara Fernandez / Free Festival
NP Musical Comedy, Neurodiversity-led
A cheeky, hilarious, mellifluous romp through one singer’s colourful (and true!) past of cult-loving husbands, vampiric record producers, jailbird exes, shaggable therapists and diverse pharmaceuticals, peppered with lusty vocals delivered in bra-busting style.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 21:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Ben Hart: HeX
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment
TKP Magic, Comedy
The Fringe's real-life witch is back for his 10th spellbinding year. Internationally acclaimed magician and storyteller, Ben's shows are a unique kind of alchemy. Funny, dark and deeply baffling, he's altogether a new species of conjurer...
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 18:20(1h) £10.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:20(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 18:20(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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Best of Burlesque:
10 Years of Tease
Majestic International
TM Burlesque, Cabaret
The longest-running five-star burlesque show at Fringe returns. A celebration of bodies, tradition and inclusivity in the iconic Bijou Spiegeltent. A variety of unique art forms. Sell-out runs since 2013.
Assembly Rooms (Bijou) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 22:05(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:05(1h) £19.50 (£18.50)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 22:05(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Best of Cabaret
Majestic International
TFL Variety, Burlesque
An all-star diverse rotating cast of international artists in the genre. Vocalists, variety, circus, comedy and award-winning burlesque stars to complete the night. A round up of the finest acts at Fringe in one stellar showcase. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
XAug 1 18:00(1h) £10.50 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22 18:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Best of the Fest: Daytime
Assembly Festival
TR Variety, Comedy
The very best comedy, family entertainment and circus from the festival. 'An all-round crowd pleaser, it really is the best of the fest!' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). Check AssemblyFestival.com for line-ups.
Assembly Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22 14:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
Big Gay Afterparty
RGB Monster
FNP Immersive, Compilation
Queer, chic and outrageous: the biggest, gayest afterparty at the Fringe (fun straights allowed). Pop-up cabaret until the wee hours. Where artists, dreamers and vagabonds let loose and dance until sunrise.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 00:30(2h30m) £9.50 (£8.00)
Blodwen's in Business
Emily Davis / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Musical Comedy, Comedy
Blodwen’s back, with a fancy job, a wardrobe full of pencil skirts and a lust for office life (she could find adventure in a paper clip – and does!). But what happens when the shine wears off...?
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3
Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25 17:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Pete Saunders, Belle De Beauvoir, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition
FN Burlesque, Comedy
Blues and Burlesque returns with a brand-new show! A combination of comedy, music and dance, bringing the very best of old vaudeville to the Edinburgh Fringe. ‘Blues and Burlesque, the perfect combination’ SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom) B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 21:10(1h) £13.00
Aug 4,6-8,11,13-15,18,20-22,25 21:10(1h) £11.00
Aug 4,8,11,15,18,22,25 23:55(1h) £11.00
The Boudoir
Zoe Promiscuous and Bobbie Derrière N Drag, Burlesque
Join drag queen Zoe Promiscuous and burlesque performer Bobbie Derrière as they take you through stories of love, sex and men through the art of storytelling, live vocals, lip sync performances, comedy and burlesque.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 5-6,9-11 21:05(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Broken Planet: The Absurd Cabaret of Apocalyptic Proportions
Broken Ventures (Chicago, USA)
TK Alternative comedy, Cabaret
An interactive, uplifting, cathartic live experience. Join Clown God and an array of wonderfully weird guests for this unique celebration blending comedy, circus, indie music and the ridiculous. Come save the world! C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 18:50(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 18:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 18:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Burlesque, Gin and Jazz
Majestic International TFM Burlesque, Jazz
The fastest-selling and most popular show that's appeared at London Burlesque Festival for over 10 years. A classic "bump and grind" extravaganza set to a lively jazz soundtrack in speakeasy style. Bottoms up! Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
XAug 1 19:30(1h) £11.50 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22 19:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
The Burlesque Show
Edinburgh Little Theatre TN Burlesque, Dance
It's the third year of our burlesque competition and the standard is getting higher! A competition with a brilliant prize that will satisfy the experienced as well as the novice burlesque watcher. Who will win this year? Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-9 22:45(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Aug 1-12,14-25 22:15(1h)
Cabaret of Filth Kirsty Munro N Comedy, Drag
Come inside the Cabaret of Filth and indulge in a night of pure debauchery, comedians, burlesque and drag in this comedy riot! Will contain nudity, filthy comedy, anti-establishment rebellion and all the good swear words. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket
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Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician
Cameron Young
TKP Magic, Cabaret
Experience the magic of Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician! This modern marvel combines mind-bending illusions, captivating mind reading, hilarious comedy and more. Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the extraordinary.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 20:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic
Caspar Thomas TK Magic, Solo show
Stunning magic. Unbelievable skill. Elegant performance. 'You won't see this level of skill anywhere else in the world. He should be charging £100 per ticket' (Jerry Sadowitz).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:00(1h) £13.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 19:00(1h) £16.50 (£15.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £17.50 (£16.00)
Chinese Culture Carnival UK China Performing Arts jP
Experience the richness of Chinese culture at Chinese Culture Carnival, featuring performances by adults and children from diverse cities, showcasing music, dance and more!
Central Hall (Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Aug 12 14:30(2h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Cook: The Art of Taking Part
Chris Cook Magic / PBH's Free Fringe
N Comedy, Magic
Celebrated magician and storytelling comedian, Chris Cook hosts an evening of magic, games and mischief. Audience interaction compulsory. 'The fun is knowing that every uproarious night will be a unique experience' (Stage).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-13,15-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Cross: Not Playing With a Full Deck
Chris Cross, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions FNP Magic, Comedy
A whirlwind of comedy, cabaret and tricks like no other. World-toured concoction of quick-witted cheeky banter and masterful sleight of hand. Critically acclaimed stand-up, magic and escapology stunt show. 'Must-see show' (Stage). The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 2-4,8-11 22:30(1h) £10.00
Chris Dugdale: 11
Chris Dugdale
TKP Magic, Cabaret
1) Search Chris Dugdale on Google. 2) Buy your ticket. 3) Your life may/may not change ;). Dynamic hard-hitting mentalism and magic with a message. 'Best magic show!' (HELLO! Magazine).
Assembly Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 19:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25
Aug 13 19:55(1h)
Cobin Millage and Liam
GreenJacket: Craic and Cake
Cobin Millage
NP Comedy, Compilation
A compilation of chaos, comedy, craic, karaoke and cake. Craic and Cake offers up a mishmash of comedy, karaoke and free cake: for one night, and one night only. Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £3, £5, £10 and £15.
Colin Cloud: Consequences
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment TKP Magic, Comedy
Cloud will solve the biggest mystery on the planet: You. What do you believe? And what impact do those beliefs have on your existence? Find out this August. SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (Daily Record).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
X Jul 31-Aug 2 19:20(1h10m) £12.50
Aug 3-6,9,11,16-18,23-25 19:20(1h10m) £18.50 (£17.50)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 19:20(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.50)
Aug 10 17:30(1h10m) £18.50 (£17.50)
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Comfort Food Cabaret
Michelle Pearson, We Rally Creative TFK Food and drink, Musical comedy Australia’s singing cook Michelle Pearson returns to Edinburgh to present her multi award-winning musical food sensation. Taste each dish cooked before your eyes as the soulful songstress serves up an evening of live music, cooking and comedy.
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (Demonstration Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 471 G C4
Aug 3 18:00(1h10m) £17.50 Aug 5,8,10 18:00(1h10m) £23.00 (£21.50)
Aug 7 18:00(1h10m) £21.50 (£20.00) (£17.50 O)
The Creative Martyrs / PBH's Free Fringe N Theatre, Satire
Politics? Satirical musical comedy; jubilant, miserable, deadpan existentialism, desperately trying to balance the pointless and immediate. Doomed and defiled by our squandered humanity... yet strangely feel-good... 'Wonderfully dark and delightful' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 21:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Dan Bastianelli Magician
FKP Magic, Interactive
After a sell-out show in 2023, award-winning magician Dan Bastianelli returns with an all-new evening of close-up magic. Dan will combine his masterful sleight of hand with personal stories to create an incredibly intimate magical experience.
Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
Aug 12-17 19:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F) S
Daniel Cainer's Jewish Chronicles
Daniel Cainer
TK Musical theatre, Storytelling
More stories in song from this award-winning Edinburgh favourite. 'Heartbreakingly poignant, laugh-out-loud funny, utterly charming' (EdFestMag.com). 'An hour in Cainer's company is a true pleasure' (Stage). Highly Recommended Show (FringeReview.co.uk).
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4
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Dave Reubens – Freaky Magic
Dave Reubens / PBH's Free Fringe
KP Magic, Storytelling
The crazy magic show packed with comedy, story and danger. Master magician Dave Reubens attempts to recreate the weird and supernatural using only his knowledge of sleight of hand, mind games and illusion.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-25 17:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
David Alnwick: Comedian Magician
David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe
L Magic, Comedy
Upbeat, hilarious magic with heart from Fringe legend
David Alnwick. 'Flawlessly constructed and perfectly performed... Daily queues down the street' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
SSSSS (Suitcase Monkey, YouTube). SSSSS (TheSphinx.co.uk). 'Extremely funny' (DeadlineNews.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-25 13:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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David Alnwick: Necromancer
David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe
N Magic, Horror
Inspired by 90s VHS horror board games, can you beat the Necromancer? 'Pure horror… Pushing the boundaries of magic as a genre' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com).
SSSS (Skinny). 'Seriously disturbed comedy' (Brett Clements, inventor of cult board game Atmosfear).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-25 16:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Dee Christopher: The Psychic Vampire
Dee Christopher
FN Magic, Horror
Tricks, blood and rock'n'roll. Vampiric mind-reading as featured on Discovery, Comedy Central and more. Star of BBC Three's Killer Magic. 'An experience you'll never forget!'
SSSSS (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). 'He'll blow your mind!'
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Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 19-24 21:30(1h) £12.50 (£10.00)
Divas: From Stage to Screen
BBD Productions
TFj Musical theatre, Cabaret
BBD Productions return with their five-star show. Join a live band and cast of fierce beltresses to celebrate music, movies and musical theatre in this high-energy, fast-paced celebration of the greatest divas of all time. Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
XAug 2 22:05(1h) £10.50 Aug 3-4,9-10,16-17,23-25 20:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 5-6 20:20(1h) £14.00 Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.50) (£48.00 F)
Dom Chambers: Magic Hunt
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TNP Magic, Comedy
Chambers (The Illusionists on Broadway) is back, with his wildest show yet. Get ready for Magic Hunt: an untamed magic rampage, a fusion of awe and anarchy and 'a unique blend of comedy and illusions'™.
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 19:25(1h) £8.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:25(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:25(1h) £11.50 (£11.00)
Doom and Glitter:
A Tribute To Tom Waits
Mr Brake Down
TFM Cabaret, Drag
Drag meets live vocals with the wit, wisdom and unstoppable force of utterly eccentric and totally iconic blues artist Mr Tom Waits. Expect musical and visual impersonations, unique witticisms, monologues and more. Paradise in Augustines (The Snug) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
Drag and Dining
Brewhemia
N Drag, Food and drink
Dining, drinks and drag queens. Expect unruly antics while the queens serve charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent!
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace) B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Drag Brunch
Brewhemia
N Drag, Food and drink
Sausages, songs, smut and shoulder pads. Breakfast as you’ve always wanted it – drag queens, cocktails and mimosas, adults only. Brewhemia (The
Drag Queen Wine Tasting
Drag and Wine
FN Comedy, Drag
Returning for their third consecutive year, prepare for mischief with this campatious tasting fuelled by three delicious wines, a scrumptious pairing and a big, fat singalong. 'Guaranteed raucous fun' (Condé Nast Traveller). SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).
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Ministry of Camp @ Monboddo (Main Space) B 0131 226 0000 V 468 G E3 2
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 17:30(1h) £29.00 Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £35.00
Aug 10,17,24 14:30(1h) £35.00
The Dreamer – Live
James Phelan
TKP Magic, Comedy
'Magic is in his bones' SSSSS (Herald). The most exciting, brand new, enigmatic magic show from James Phelan – the magician infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery. Don't miss it!
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 17:15(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 17:15(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
Dusk: A Bite-Size Celebration
Wishbone Media, LLC
FM Musical theatre, Musical comedy
2023's sell-out Twilight parody returns for a celebration of forbidden love and teen angst. Featuring fan favourite viral moments, never-before-seen bonus material, and new songs dictated by the show's following. It promises to be a fanon event.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 21:00(50m) £16.00 (£12.00)
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Aug 8-15,17-18 20:30(1h10m)
Edinburgh Magic
KQ Productions
Fj Magic, Storytelling
An intimate and astonishing performance of magic in luxurious and enchanting surrounds with magician Kevin Quantum. Unlock hidden Edinburgh and enjoy conjurations that have fooled the greatest minds associated with the city. 'Unfathomable, sheer entertainment' SSSS (Scotsman).
The Caledonian Edinburgh (Versailles Suite)
B 0131 226 0000 V 206 G D2 2
Tier 1: £55 (£52) Front Row (includes a glass of prosecco)
Tier 2: £45 (£42) Second Row (includes a glass of prosecco)
Tier 3: £35 (£32) Third Row
Tier 4: £30 (£27) General Admission
Jul 31-Aug 25 00:00(1h15m)
The Electric Cabaret
C presents TL Comedy, Music
The alternative late-night Fringe experience. Comedy, circus, burlesque, bands and specialty acts from across the Fringe. A chance to see some of the Fringe’s most exciting new artists. ‘Wacky, weird… wonderful’ (AYoungerTheatre.com). ‘Explosive’ SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). www.electriccabaret.net
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6 and £4.
Elle Barto: Itchy and Scratchy
Elle Barto TFLP Drag, Multimedia
Iconic moments of film and television ripped from the internet and lip synced by memory! New York's hottest drag sensation Elle Barto in their premier solo show, Elle Barto: Itchy and Scratchy! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 23:15(55m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln
Wide Awakes Productions
TLP Musical Comedy, Historical
Only one person can save the Union now, and it’s comedic historian Ellie MacPherson! ‘Exceptional and outstanding... a human glitterball’ SSSSS (Musical Theatre Review). ‘A wit that could wither a sitting president’s goolies’ SSSS (Theatre Weekly).
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:35(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:35(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 16:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Elliot Bibby’s Magical Mashup
Elliot Bibby, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
FNP Magic, Comedy
Gear up for a night of magical mayhem with Elliot Bibby and friends. This ain't your typical magic show – it's a wild, unpredictable mashup of carnage and gameshow chaos that'll have you questioning reality.
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 20-22,25 22:30(1h) £12.00 Aug 23-24 22:30(1h) £14.00
English[bird] in New York
Briony Price
TFK Comedy, Musical comedy
As seen on HBO and at Carnegie Hall, join Briony for this hilarious night of musical storytelling that gripped audiences in NYC. This endearing musical romp promises the juiciest bite of the Big Apple. Book today! Saint Stephen's Theatre (The Vault) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 2-6,9-13,15-25 18:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
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David Salter
TFKP
Ventriloquism, Musical comedy
The legend of stage and screen gives a rare personal audience to her storied life and multi-decade career. Warm, funny, uplifting, absurd and 'a highlight of the Fringe' (GlamAdelaide.com.au). Hosted by ventriloquist David Salter. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 19:50(50m) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 5-10,12-17 19:50(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Sarah-Louise Young
TK Music, Theatre
The smash-hit show returns! She’s not there, but you are. 'The perfect fringe show' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Spellbinding' SSSSS (Daily Telegraph, Critics Choice). 'Something very special' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Joyful' SSSS (Times).
Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint)
B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4
X Jul 31-Aug 1 19:20(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:20(1h10m) £15.50 (£14.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19,21-22,26 19:20(1h10m) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Aug 2-11 19:30(1h) £10.00
Fancy Rat
Marny Godden and Tom Turner
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Comedy, Clown
This show promises songs and dances in the music hall style, delivered by Marny Godden and Tom Turner. This is the tale of a London Fancy Rat. 'Sublimely silly, brilliantly surreal' (Times). Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Aug 11 18:30(1h20m) £20.00
Festival
The Performance Academy Scotland
U Children's show, Musical theatre
Festival at the Fringe 2024. An exciting variety show filled with drama, song and dance performed by the talented students from Scotland’s leading performing arts school: The Performance Academy. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Friday Kabaret
Brewhemia
N Cabaret, Food and drink
Delve into the depths of Kabaret – live musik, promenaders, the obscure, the provocative, the spectacular. No tickets needed, everyone welcome.
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)
B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Aug 2,9,16,23 19:00(6h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Gallifrey Cabaret
The Gallifrey Cabaret
N Cabaret, LGBTQ+
Jump aboard the queerest TARDIS in time and space for a night of cosmic drag and cabaret, inspired by all things Doctor Who. Prepare your sonics for screwdrivering, cos there ain't no party like a Time Lord party!
Pleasance Dome (King Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 Aug 13-15 23:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Gemma Caruana: Underwire
Gemma Caruana
TFM Musical Comedy, Storytelling
You know the saying 'you can't have too much of a good thing'? Well, that's bullshit. Tits, womanhood and hereditary burdens, Gemma guides you through what it means to be cursed by what so many others desire.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Goose's Quizzes
TK Game show, Interactive
Scotland's premier quiz company triumphantly returns with their raucous five-star game show! Same exciting format, fresh questions every night, with brilliant prizes and all-new rounds – will you face elimination, or be crowned champion?
Assembly Rooms (Bijou)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Fling on the Fringe Brewhemia
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Live music, Food and drink
Braveheart meets the Beer Palace – whisky, tartan, immersive performers, more musicians than you can shake a Munro at. It’s not the Fringe without a Fling! Brewhemia (The Beer Palace) B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Aug 6,13,20 19:00(5h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Frankie Mack – The Vegas Showman
Frankie Mack
LP Music, Swing
Frankie Mack: electrifying extravaganza! A powerhouse fusion of Dean Martin's charm, Elvis' energy, Robbie Williams' flair, Bublé's smoothness, and Freddie Starr's wit. Dazzling showmanship, unforgettable energy, and masterful vocals in a stunning stage spectacle. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10 20:10(50m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Grow Up Magic Man
Tom Bolton
TFj Magic, Family-friendly
A highly interactive, theatrical magic show packed full of illusion and wonder, giving audience members the chance to become the star of the show! A jaw-dropping experience for adults and kids alike!
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17 18:30(50m) £12.50 (£11.50) (£40.00 F)
Aug 19-24 15:00(50m) £12.50 (£11.50) (£40.00 F)
Harvey Nichols Variety Show
Blond Ambition Productions
M Variety, Comedy
Join us in the Forth Floor Brasserie of Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, to experience the best of the Fringe. Kick back with complimentary fizz and enjoy our Variety Show. Harvey Nichols Forth Floor (Harvey Nichols Forth Floor) B 0131 226 0000 V 448 G C4 2
Aug 11,18,25 20:00(1h30m) £19.00
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Brewhemia
N Live music, Food and drink
A boot-scootin’ extravaganza! Two-step into a night of twangy tunes in the Grand Ole’ Beer Palace, hotter than a Texas summer with rhinestone-clad performers and country classics galore.
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)
B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4
Aug 5,12,19,26 19:00(5h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Honeys: The Retro Drag Girl Group of Your Dreams!
Chanel O'Conor, Rujazzle and Sissy Scorpio
NP Drag, Musical comedy
Glamour, shocking twists and all of your favourite songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. You can't miss The Honeys, a story so ridiculously camp it must be true!
The Three Sisters (LIVE room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G E5
Aug 5,12,19 21:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
I Am Your Tribute
Sarah-Louise Young / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Interactive, Comedy
An interactive choose-your-own-adventure cabaret! Love them or hate them, tribute acts are here to stay. But they are not all the same… Expect music, wigs and wonderment from the star of An Evening Without Kate Bush.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
X Aug 3-4 12:05(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 5-11,13-19,21-25 12:05(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 11,18 20:45(2h45m) £20.00
Icons Only:
The Drag Concert Experience!
Blazin' Entertainment
FNP Tribute, Drag
Not your average drag tribute night! Icons Only is the ultimate pop icons tribute concert like no other! A night of drag fabulosity that will have you dancing on your feet and singing along!
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)
B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
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Illicit Thrill: Generation XXX
Gypsy Charms, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
FN Burlesque, Comedy
The Fringe’s shadiest nightspot is back in the strip-teasing business. Come and join the Illicit cast as we celebrate 10 years of pants and bants stripper-style. When you flash the cash they’ll flash the...
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Janie Dee’s Beautiful World Cabaret
London Climate Change Festival / Something for the Weekend
TK Musical theatre, Live music
Olivier Award-winner confronts the climate crisis, and celebrates our planet, through song and conversation. Unusual and inspiring guests join this twist on classic cabaret, asking how we can each make a difference for our planet.
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Kane & Abel: Magician Twinpossible
Kane & Abel / PBH's Free Fringe
K Magic, Alternative comedy
Kane & Abel return with magic and comedy based on being twins. 'Contemporary, comedic and charismatic' SSSSS (Channel 44). 'Spellbinding... the boys are great' SSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/ Warehouse (Warehouse) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Kaye Hole Hosted by Reuben Kaye
Chambers Touring Ltd
N LGBTQ+, Comedy
Late-night done right, hosted by the unforgettable Reuben Kaye, backed by a live band. Queer, messy and f*cking hilarious. The hottest late-night ticket in town. Fringe sell-out show 2022 and 2023.
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 23:45(1h30m) £18.50 (£17.00) S
idiots... GAY idiots
Grace Fool and Jennifer Schmennifer
N Alternative Comedy, Drag
'London's best cliché-free drag nights' (Time Out). An alternative comedy smorgasbord presented by viciously hilarious Jennifer Schmennifer and vindictive silent clown Grace Fool. Expect vaudevillian variety ranging from weird to very weird (usually funny).
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
Igor Lipinski's Piano Illusions
Igor Lipinski, Anna Chenoweth Lipinski
FKP Classical, Magic
A one-of-a-kind show of piano and magic! Directed by Paul Christman. ‘He thrills you on the piano, mystifies you with magical illusions, and keeps you laughing with his impudent, charismatic charm’ (Teller of Penn & Teller).
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
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Kevin Quantum: Anti-Gravity
KQ Productions
Tj Magic, Science and Technology
Enter an exotic space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken with the magician/scientist adventurer tutored by Penn & Teller. Magic is real and Kevin will prove it to you. 'Epic stunts' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19,21-22,26 14:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Underbelly in association with David Bates
TM Circus, Comedy
The sell-out sensation is back at Circus Hub. La Clique is breathtaking, hilarious, sexy, dangerous and unforgettable. Step inside the magnificent Spiegeltent for a night you’ll never forget. This iconic, trailblazing, award-winning show is not to be missed!
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 2,6-8,13-14,20-21 19:20(1h10m) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 3-5,9-11,15-18,22-24 19:20(1h10m) £22.50 (£21.50)
The Lady Boys of Bangkok –25 Years of Fun Tour
Exchange Events Ltd TN Comedy, Revue
The big anniversary show with the biggest floor fillers from your favourite music superstars. Performed by the biggest showbiz divas in the world! Theatre Big Top (The Sabai Pavilion) B 08717 050705 V
Aug 3-25 18:00(1h40m) Aug 3-24 20:15(1h40m) Aug 4-25 16:00(1h40m)
Champagne Table: £320 (£350 on Saturdays)
Platinum table: Full price £34/Concession £30
Premium Tables: Full price £30/Concession £26
Standard Tables: Full price £25.50/Concessions £18
Restricted View: £15
No Concessions on Friday and Saturday performances
Laurie Black: Deadly Synths
Laurie Black / PBH's Free Fringe N Live music, Rock
She's back. Part TedTalk, part celebration of synthesisers, award-winning Laurie Black has given up on being 'original and groundbreaking' (Kryztoff.com) and is singing some songs you already know: the deadliest synth songs in history.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131
Aug 13 15:55(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 14 18:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Le Wine Club
Anna Lou Larkin
N Comedy, Food and Drink
Anna Lou is back, talking wine and revealing secrets. Wine-tasting musical comedy from performer and qualified wine-geek Anna Larkin. Which wine pairs best with revenge? Ticket includes red wine sample. 'Delightful' SSSS (Indiependent.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
PRESENTED BY ‘MASTER ILLUSIONIST’ KEVIN QUANTUM
“BRILLIANT…DELIGHTFUL, FUNNY, SURROUNDED BY WONDER AND INTRIGUE”
Lewis Fuller –Ungentlemanly Conduct
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TLP Magic, Comedy
Suits, smiles and side-splitting shenanigans! Are you ready for the ultimate triple threat of magic, music and comedy? Don't miss out on this unforgettable fusion of talent and charisma! Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 20:30(1h) £9.00 Aug
A Lot To Unpack
Suitcase Dance Theatre FKP Dance, Theatre
A Lot to Unpack: dramatic, cheeky and accidentally sexy cabaret exhibition about letting go. Seattle’s beatbox rap artist extraordinaire Maceo Sky blends rhythm and rhyme alongside four spirited dancers exploring the beauty and torment of life. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 21-24 22:35(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
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The Swells FKP Cabaret, Jazz
Malcolm Windsor, a scientist and jazz singer, explores love, loss and new thinking on the chemistry between couples, through story and song with two fine musicians. It's a fun, moving and insightful show. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug
Magic Faraway Cabaret
Mister Meredith / PBH's Free Fringe
N Magic, Comedy
'Fab lil cabaret party' (Time Out). 'An exciting array of the best in burlesque, comedy and sideshow... this fun late-night show has a taste of everything' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). ‘A festival stalwart' SSSS (Scotsman). Hosted by Mister Meredith.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-25 22:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Magic of Love
Alex Kouvatas / PBH's Free Fringe
K Magic, Comedy
Join Alex the Magician as he seeks love and magic in unexpected places. From online dating to self-discovery, witness his story of becoming a magician for love's sake. Experience 'fantastic humour, charming presence, and unique magic'(WorldMagicReview.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-25 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Magic Show – The Return of The Glittering Prince of Magic –
Starring Liam A Black
Liam A Black / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Magic, Cabaret
'The Mel Brooks of Comedy Magic' (K107FM) returns direct from Las Vegas with dysfunctional conjuring, unwanted musical numbers and glittery old nonsense!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 20:45(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Magical Bones: Bonefide Magic
Broken Robot Productions
TKP Magic
Britain's Got Talent and ITV's The Ultimate Magician finalist returns with a limited run of the most awe-inspiring and high-energy magic show you'll see this year. 'A dazzling show' SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (TheWeeReview.com). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
XAug 1 16:55(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 16:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8 16:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Meat Loaf – Just the Best Bits
Dr H Musics / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Musical theatre, Tribute
Dine out on a hearty serving of your favourite Meat Loaf pieces as we slice through his back catalogue; singing, laughing and digesting the finest moments with Dr H’s banquet of piano cabaret.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3
Aug 12,19 17:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 13 18:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Gendermess Productions
TM Drag, LGBTQ+
Explore the world of the MESSY FRIENDS through enchanting glamour, outrageous drag, breathtaking burlesque, mesmerising visuals, and captivating choreography, accompanied with intimate documentary-style video interviews. Winners of Best Cabaret (Adelaide Fringe 2024) and Best Show (Fringe World 2022). Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 XAug 1 20:55(1h) £10.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:55(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:55(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 2-25
£5.00
Mish Mash
Andrew Frank
TFMP
LGBTQ+, Alternative comedy
A hodgepodge of comedians, clowns and weirdos of every variety: a playful potpourri of the hysterical humans at the Fringe. Showcasing queer, neurodivergent and disabled performers, women, and performers of colour, Mish Mash features a different lineup nightly.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (The Vault) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Mitzi Fitz (WIP)
Posey Mehta
FNP Character comedy, Alternative comedy
Mitzi Fitz, legendary former actress of unspecified age, knows everything there is to know about showbiz. Tonight she’ll bare all… in more ways than one. Help the 'unhinged' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com) Posey Mehta build this wild, one-person show.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Aug 13-18 16:55(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Mitzi Fitz's Glitzy Bitz
Mitzi Fitz
FN Character comedy, Drag
Mitzi Fitz, agent extraordinaire, returns to the yurt with her sell-out, all-star talk-show-cum-cabaret-cum-desperate-pleato-get-industry-to-book-the-talent-she-represents-becausedivorce-is-expensive. Expect the hottest acts and emcee of the Fringe and general queer chaos. Previous praise: 'A must-see' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). 'Brilliantly bonkers' SSSSS (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
Aug 13-18 23:55(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
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Aug 6-7 23:55(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
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Mom's Room
Co-hosted by Lil Wenker and Sara Segovia with special guests
MP Alternative comedy, Cabaret
Mom's Room is London's most alternative comedy show – a night of act swaps featuring always new line-ups of alt comedians. Come for the improv and glamour, stay for a dance!
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Singalong Circus
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer
FUP Cabaret, Musical theatre
Join the hilarious fun as Dr H revives the great satirical songs from the Monty Python era. Participation is a must, with cabaret antics, interactive patter and lots of singalong.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 3 20:30(1h) £17.50 (£15.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 7,15,21,23 18:30(1h) £17.50 (£15.00) (£50.00 F)
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Aug 9,17,25 16:30(1h) £17.50 (£15.00) (£50.00 F)
Mother Nature
Bhama Roget
TFMP Comedy, Absurdist
Planet Earth needs a pep talk. Who better to do it than the woman who started it all? Still pining for dinosaurs but crushing madly on mighty homosapiens, you've never seen a hot mess quite like this one.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 XAug 2-3 12:50(50m) £7.50 Aug 4,6-10,12-17,19-24
Music, Mayhem and a Mezzo
Juliette Pochin and James Morgan
TFL Musical Comedy, Music
Amazingly talented musicians bring you witty comic songs, outlandish musical mashups and the entire history of Western music in four minutes with a filthily operatic sense of humour! ‘Perfect blend of humour and poignancy’ (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 20:55(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Naughty or Neurodiverse –Magic from Another Planet
Angus Baskerville – Magician
TFj Magic, Neurodiversity-led
Mind-reading and unbelievable trickery abound in this exploration of how autism and magic make anything possible, with rising star Angus Baskerville. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-10 15:20(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)
Aug 5-8 15:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 12-15 15:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 16-17 15:50(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)
Aug 19-22 15:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 23-24 15:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F) S
Nina Rose Carlin FMP Comedy, Theatre
With live music and pixie dust (read: Ozempic), Seeking Representation is a delectably unhinged comedy cabaret about an actress attempting to make it in LA. From certified LA actress and award-winning playwright, Nina Rose Carlin! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 11:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Aug 1-27 16:30(50m)
Chris Dinwoodie
LP Magic, Comedy
Chris Dinwoodie is a five-time Scottish magic champion. His unique combination of magic, mind reading and natural Glasgow wit will leave you entertained and amazed.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £7, £8, £9 and £10.
One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe
Torrey Shine / PBH's Free Fringe
KP Compilation, Solo show
Start each morning with this curated variety showcase, featuring the very best solo shows at the Fringe! Rotating daily line-ups include storytelling, theatre, clown, cabaret, spoken word and comedy.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2
Aug 3-25 11:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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How Lucky Can One Man Get
Patrick McCullagh
KP Magic, Comedy
A fully packed hour of entertainment. Comedy, magic, stories and a wee bit of music intertwined with his Irish luck. Paddy is a charmer and is a joy to watch.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 12:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Paradise Palms Late-Night Cabaret
Paradise Palms
N LGBTQ+, Absurdist
Infamous late-night cabaret! Intoxicating blend of velvet, cocktails and loveable raucousness. Sunday-Thursday, shows 11pm-1am, DJs until 3am. Pollyanna, Kweer Kabaret, Fruit Salad, Tryde and Tested, Beth Sitek, Shiitake Nights, Femifringe Fantasia, Rave Tardis and more... Free!
Paradise Palms (Paradise Palms)
B 0131 225 4186 V 46 G E4
Aug 1,4-8,11-15,18-22,25 23:00(2h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Poldark Show –
Stage Hypnotist
Poldark – Stage Hypnotist
FL Comedy, Magic
Making his Fringe debut, Poldark will amaze, astonish and leave you wanting more. Enter the comedic world of hypnosis as a spectator or volunteer, to bring the entertainment to life! A must-see show!
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 12-18 17:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Polly & Esther
Polly Amorous and Esther Parade, Sherman Theatre and Pleasance
TLP Drag, LGBTQ+
A high-camp, chaotic drag cabaret from iconic Welsh mother/daughter drag-duo Polly Amorous and Esther Parade. Join this joyfully queer musical journey navigating chosen family, adolescence and villainous gut health brands, all whilst serving intergenerational c*nt!
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 c
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 19:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Aug 8-12 23:55(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
Rita and Dougie Go to Hollywood!
Rita and Dougie
FLP Character comedy, Work in Progress
Clowning meets kitchen sink drama about down-and-out
singing teacher Rita and starstruck student Dougie: two lost souls with dreams so big they can barely fit into the scout hall they rehearse in.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Roxy Stardust: Songs in the Key of Glasgow
Roxy Stardust, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
FN Comedy, Musical comedy
Armed with infamous Glasgow banter and shortbread her mum made, join Scotland’s own tartan tearaway as she attempts to stitch together the ramblings of an unapologetic Glaswegian. 'Hilarious and engaging' SSSS (FringeFeed.com.au).
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 13-15,18 18:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 16-17 18:30(1h) £12.00
Sam Hurst's Magic! Mayhem! Memes!
Samuel Hurst / PBH's Free Fringe
RP Magic, Comedy
Travel inside the mind of world-renowned comedy magician
Sam Hurst. To a place where nothing makes sense but everything works. A land of Magic, Mayhem and Memes! PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4 b
Aug 14-25 19:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sarah McGuinness Sings Cabaret
Sarah McGuinness
TMP Cabaret, Solo show
Late-night delights from sultry songstress Sarah McGuiness. Enjoy tuneful tales of temptation, sensation, frustration and salvation... It's a perfect manifestation of your heart's desires. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
Edinburgh International Magic Festival
j Magic, Historical
Enter secluded Lauriston Castle and travel back in time to a world of clandestine laboratories, hidden passages and secret rooms... Three expert magicians animate the castle's intriguing past with stories, performances and illusions.
Lauriston Castle (Lauriston Castle) B 0131 226 0000 V 436 G B1
Aug 13-15,21-22 13:30(1h15m) £22.00 (£20.00) (£16.00 C)
Aug 13-15,21-22 15:30(1h15m) £22.00 (£20.00) (£16.00 C)
Sex, Camp, Rock'n'Roll
Ryan Patrick Welsh – 8th
Best Legs Productions TFNP LGBTQ+, Theatre
A dazzling night of song, story and sensuality starring Ryan Patrick Welsh and The K*ntz! that boldly explores sex, sexuality and sex work in a raw, bareback fashion. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,8-10,22-24 22:35(1h15m) £12.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-7,19-21 22:35(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 12-14 22:55(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 15-17 22:55(1h15m) £12.00 (£9.00)
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Sexy Circus Sideshow
Majestic International TM Burlesque, Circus
If you're after a thrilling, boozy freak show, you've come to the right place! Exotic acts that connect alternative circus with the dark arts of underground cabaret. A cavalcade of saucy showgirls, sexy sideshow, novelty and variety. Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 23:55(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:55(1h) £19.50 (£18.50) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 23:55(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Shenanigans Cabaret
Shenanigans Cabaret N Variety, Cabaret
London's five-star variety and cabaret show is back for their fourth consecutive year with a stellar cast of performers, with skills ranging from burlesque and drag to circus and sideshow. Come and join us for some shenanigans! Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 18-25 22:45(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Sinatra & Me
Andy Jordan Productions with Richard Shelton (USA/UK)
K Live music, Theatre
After global sell-outs in London, New York, Los Angeles, the show returns! Sinatra and Shelton’s lives are linked by incredible music and synchronicity. Proclaimed the world’s leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra’s music. ‘Dazzlingly entertaining’ (WestEndWilma.com).
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 17-18,23-25 22:30 (1h5m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00C)
Aug 19-20 22:30 (1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00C)
Aug 21-22 22:30 (1h5m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00C)
Singalonga Pub Quiz
Mister Meredith / PBH's Free Fringe
N Music, Interactive
Does what it says! It’s a singalong pub quiz that tests your knowledge whilst belting out your favourites with Mister Meredith on piano. Different songs and questions every day! 'Simply magnificent' (Scotsman). 'Electric atmosphere' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3
Aug 3-12,14-25 18:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Aug 2-14 19:50(1h) £7.50 (£6.00)
Chrome Productions
TFNP Drag, Dance
A daughter and a drag queen?! Rome Mosaic explores sisterhood and the sibling dynamic – with dance, lipsyncing and good old-fashioned sibling rivalry!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Sitting Pretty With Kitty
Kitty Cassis / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Alternative comedy, Character comedy
High energy, silly advice, hilarious parody songs, nostalgic anecdotes – it's like going to visit your mad, glamorous northern aunty for an hour of brilliantly bonkers fun.
PBH's Free Fringe @ The Street (The Street) B 0131 226 0000 V 239 G C5
Aug 14-22 19:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Skank Sinatra
Jens Radda
TM Drag, Comedy
Glamorous, hilarious and fiercely clever Jens Radda explodes on the Edinburgh scene with a brilliant comedy cabaret. Following sell-out performances across Australia and winning Best Cabaret in Adelaide, this show is a whirlwind sensation of twisted Sinatra classics.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 22:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 22:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 22:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Solve Along A Murder She Wrote
Tim Benzie
TFM Comedy, Interactive
The cult hit returns with an interactive screening of another classic Murder, She Wrote episode: Paint Me a Murder. 'Unmissable' SSSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).
SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). 'It has the best host' (Time Out London).
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 20:15(1h20m) £15.00 (£12.00)
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Soho Theatre and OML
K Magic, Interactive
India's most famous mind-reader returns following her smash-hit sell-out debut. Experience the extraordinary in this new show full of mental mysteries, surprises, laughter and interactive engagement. 'A new Fringe superstar' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). SSSS (List).
SSSS (Fest).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
19:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 13-15,19-22 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) S
Supper Klub
Brewhemia
N Cabaret, Food and drink
Pop up, open mic, guest spot, lucky dip – it’s spontaneous and that’s the fun. Our annual showcase of things we love and entertainment we’ve never seen before! Brewhemia (The Beer Palace) B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Aug 7,14,21 19:00(5h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Surreal: The Mind-Reading Show From Berlin!
Sonambul: The Art of Mind-Reading (Germany)
TjP Magic, Interactive
Enter a surreal world where mind-reading is normal!
Handmade animated films meet paranormal experiments: Two savants bow to the beauty of the '20s and a mystical Brazilian childhood. Surprising, dreamy... Above all, interactive! www.sonambul.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 17:50(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:50(50m) £17.00 (£15.00) (£13.00 C) (£52.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 17:50(50m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Trigger Happy Productions TN Burlesque, Drag
After taking Australia by storm, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody is finally coming to Edinburgh! Swamplesque is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, five-star rated burlesque parody show! 'Brilliantly executed, side-splittingly funny' (TheUpsideNews.com).
Assembly Hall (Main Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28
XAug 1 22:20(1h) £16.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:20(1h) £22.00 (£21.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 22:20(1h) £20.00 (£19.00)
Tarting About with Blues and Burlesque
Blues and Burlesque / PBH’s Free Fringe N Burlesque, Music
Cabaret’s favourite duo, Blues and Burlesque, featuring special surprise guest stars for fun, frolics and day drinking. Pete Saunders on piano and triple-threat host Belle de Beauvoir on whatever she can get hold of.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Uno Mas (Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 219 G C5
Aug 14-18,20-25 14:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Taylor Swift Eras Drag Party
Blazin' Entertainment FNP Drag, Tribute
Attention, Swifties! Join Blaze, Rujazzle and Rozie Cheeks as we take you on a journey through the eras of Taylor Swift. Inspired by her recent record-breaking world tour, but with a drag twist!
The Three Sisters (LIVE room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G E5
Aug 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 23:00(1h30m) £15.00 S
That's Drag Bingo Haus of Drag TMP Drag, LGBTQ+
Combines the thrill of bingo with the glitz of drag. Host Orange Gina brings a 60-minute spectacle of lip-sync battles and interactive bingo games. Each performance is unique, driven by audience participation and crowned by excitement! Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 1-12,14-25 22:30(1h) £10.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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These Are the
My
Head (The Annie Lennox Show)
Salty Brine, The Living Record Collection and Soho Theatre
TK Theatre, Music
Salty defies cabaret form, careening from Lennox’s DIVA to Judy Garland, Kate Chopin and beyond! A sparkling story about strong women and the little gay boy who loves them.
Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4
X Jul 31-Aug 1 21:05(1h30m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:05(1h30m) £16.50 (£15.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 21:05(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.50)
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This Is What It's For
The Bylines: Reece Marshburn (piano) and Marianna Thielen (vocals)
FLP Musical comedy, Storytelling
Can co-habitation and co-creation co-exist? See how this duo navigates good times and bad, as they gig, write and make music together, all while staying married – unless this is the show that breaks them.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 15:00(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Tom Brace: The Ride 4D
Play People Productions
TjP Magic, Comedy
Join magician Tom Brace for a trip on the wild side in the world's first 4D magic-show rollercoaster! 'Great way to spend an hour of the Fringe' SSSS (WorldMagicReview.com).
Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:10(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 16:10(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Truth. Lies. And Other Illusions
Thomas W Kuenstner
KP Magic, Solo show
Thomas W Kuenstner brings his sell-out magic show from Germany to Edinburgh. Thomas combines psychology, storytelling and traditional conjuring to generate original mysteries beyond belief. His style is unique, jaw-dropping, amazing and highly entertaining.
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Aug 15,19-22 17:00(50m) Aug 16 18:00(50m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £3, £5 and £10.
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The Unburdening of Dolly Diamond
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Dolly Diamond present
TLP Comedy, Drag Australia's queen of comedy cabaret works through decades of problems, peculiarities and personal challenges with her ever supportive (and unsuspecting) audience. This colourful mid-life crisis promises cabaret gold with more than a touch of honesty.
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 20:40(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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The Unluckiest Magician
Steve Wilbury (New Zealand)
TK Magic, Alternative comedy
Eight medical mishaps, 14 screws, six plates, and one fully reconstructed digestive system. Meet the world's unluckiest magician. A hilarious, heartwarming and thought-provoking autobiographical storytelling comedy magic show.
‘Real joy’ (ArtMurmurs.nz).
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,19-20 21:30(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,24-25 21:30(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9,21-23 21:30(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F) S
Victor's Victoria
Guy Masterson - TTI in association with Idle Dreams Entertainment TKP Storytelling, Vocal
Victoria Mature celebrates her legendary father, Victor (star of Kiss of Death, My Darling Clementine, Samson and Delilah among others) in an intimate cabaret of story and song inspired by the life and career of Hollywood’s Original Hunk.
Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 20:15(1h5m) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25
Villains: A Dizney in Drag Parody
The Hairy Godmothers TN Comedy, Drag
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the evilest of them all? Well, come find out for yourself in The Hairy Godmothers' new sinful sequel. Vivacious vaudeville of the villains we love, in drag!
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Violet’s Vaudeville Vault Violet Duff N Cabaret, Burlesque
Take a trip back in time for some riotous old school vaudevillian variety. Featuring some of the finest international circus, variety and burlesque acts in town. You won’t want to miss Violet’s Vaudeville Vault. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 2-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 17:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Wild ‘n’ Free Eddie Garrity
lfp Music, Alternative comedy
A poignant journey, through chequered showbiz career of Eddie Garrity, interspersed with songs from the new album Wild n Free and anecdotes from early glam rock, punk to cabaret. The knocks, the blocks and the frocks. theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 22:05(50m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Yes-Ya-Yebo!
The Imibala Trust
Q Dance, Music
A 'memorable', 'dynamic and vibrant' show with 'boundless energy' (Entertainment-Now.com), (BroadwayWorld.com).
An all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza celebrating South Africa's 12 official languages, sprinkled with incredible township vibe. SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com). SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). Winner: Mervyn Stutter's Spirit of the Fringe Award. www.yesyayebo.com
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 17:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking an a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 15
AYMDAAGDAAOMSRIARCF56MATL / PBH's Free Fringe
N Seminar, Funk
One performance only. Turn up early, sell-out expected. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 19 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
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and Other Really Old People
Matty Grey – Kids Comedian
R Most suitable for ages 5-13
Comedy
Title says it all! *Evil laugh*. Multi award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey brings his award-winning show back to the shores of Scotland. 'Master of children's entertainment' (Advertiser, Adelaide).
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)
XJul 31-Aug 1
Aug 1-18 16:30(50m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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The Christmas Special
Matty Grey – Kids Comedian
PR Most suitable for ages 5-13
Comedy, Family-friendly
It's all in the title (hahahahaha). 101 Ways is back; this time taking on Christmas... in August! Matty Grey's second show in his award-winning series.
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 19-25 16:30(50m)
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
1001 Space Adventures: Breadlove and Poophead –Interactive Children Show
Stoopid Comedy by Mihai Tartara / Free Festival
PR Most suitable for ages 5-12 Interactive, Sci-fi
Join Breadlove and Poophead in a cosmic journey! Perfect for kids, this interactive show blends humour, friendship, and fun. A magical journey they'll adore.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Aug 1-12,14-25 10:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Alex Kouvatas / PBH's Free Fringe
R Most suitable for ages 6 and older
Magic, Comedy
Join Alex the Magician for an exciting children's magic show, back for its fourth year at the Edinburgh Fringe. Laughter, participation, fun, and of course, magic await! PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms) B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5
Aug 3-13 12:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Donal Vaughan
j Most suitable for ages 7 and older Fantasy, Comedy
From the creator of Science Magic, this is a comedy roleplaying show where the audience partakes in an adventure themselves. Spinning wheels, rolling dice and audience voting makes every show different. Family-friendly fantasy fun.
Aha! Doggy Poo
Modl Theater
FQ Most suitable for ages 4-8
Theatre
Adapting Korea's cherished tale by Jung-saeng Kwon, this beautiful, heartwarming show appeals to all ages. Celebrating 20 years, this enchanting production blends magic, dance and Korean music, capturing the essence that nothing in the world is useless.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
A.L.Ex and The ImpRobots Present: An AI Show for Kids! Improbotics Kids!
Tj Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Science and Technology, Comedy
A fast-paced interactive science show for the whole family featuring robots, AI, and laughs. Join A.L.Ex. the comedy robot and friends as they explore the science of humour.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B
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Leigh Milne
TFQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older Clown, Magic
Last year's sell-out show returns with more magic, more puppets and even more laughter! A great show for all the family to start your festival day! Advance booking advised!
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Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Comedy, Science and Technology
Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge for a multi award-winning voyage through the alphabet – where awesome (and sesquipedalian!) words inspire awesome (and spectacular!) science. 'Must see' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 12:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 12:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Louis Pearl
TU Most suitable for ages 0 and older
Magic
An Edinburgh favourite who sells out every year, Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubble art, science, magic, and fun. Combining comedy, artistry, music, and audience participation, his spellbinding bubble tricks keep everyone mesmerised.
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Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 1-13,15-20,22-25 13:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XAug 1 11:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-5,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 6-8,12,15,19-20,26 11:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) S
Amazing Prize Family Comedy Bingo
Jes Moon
TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Comedy, Game show
It's bingo with loads and loads of prizes. Take your seats, get your dabber ready and let the winning begin. Jes is your gameshow host. He has crazy bingo variations like you've never seen before.
B 0131 339 5374 V 74 G C3 2
Royal College of Physicians (Great Hall)
Aug 5-6 17:15(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 5-6 18:45(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 7-9,12-16,19,22-23 17:15(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 7-9,12-16,19,22-23 18:45(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
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Mark Saltveit / PBH’s Free Fringe
j Most suitable for ages 10 and older
Historical, Family-friendly
Ancient coins are rare, historical and often beautiful. Family-friendly – silly humour, hands-on coin-making, amazing pictures. But not just for kids – hold real coins and pirate treasure! 'A masterclass in infotainment' (GetYourBootsOn).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-26 13:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 1-25 10:00(1h)
Sanskruti Marathe / Free Festival
Q Most suitable for ages 3-12
Solo show, Classical
At the End of Kaliyuga is about the mighty Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva deciding the fate of our planet. Will they destroy the planet or will the children save us from our ultimate doom?
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10. S
MultilinguArt (California, USA)
TPU Most suitable for ages 0 and older
Musical theatre, Interactive
A heartwarming and whimsical bilingual children’s musical.
A young girl discovers the beauty in diversity while overcoming language barriers through song and dance. Celebrates love and friendship using enchanting rock music and interactive storytelling. Te va a encantar!
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 10:20(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C) (£16.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24 10:20(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C) (£32.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 10:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C) (£24.00 F)
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Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas
Fiddlefox
TPU Most suitable for ages 1-10
Magic, Music
Join Fiddlefox and Baby Shark as they travel to different lands around the world seeking a lost friend, while experiencing the sights and sounds of each culture through music, magic and story.
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram)
XJul 31-Aug 2 10:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15 10:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18 10:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Beauty and the Joker
Mahua International Kids’ Troupe
FQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Drama
When laughter and enjoyment is banned, how can Joker save the Nikolai kingdom which is sink into a state of melancholy. The work is produced by Serena Wang, written and directed by Angela Dou. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 15,17 10:00(1h10m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£20.00 F)
A Bee Story
ARC Circus and Cluster Arts
TQ Most suitable for ages 3-12
Circus, Acrobatics
A Bee Story a unique physical theatre show for children and families incorporating a kaleidoscope of circus, acrobatics, dance and live music. Telling the story of Queen Bee and Worker Bee who must rebuild their hive together. Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:10(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 12:10(50m) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 1-14 12:45(1h)
Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids
Art of Comedy
Q Most suitable for ages 5-10
Comedy, Variety
A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe, for all the family to enjoy together. 'Great show' (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
RGB Monster
PQ Most suitable for ages 3-9
Compilation, Comedy
We drove our clown car around town and picked up the funniest in family-friendly comedy to make one enormous show! The biggest laughs from the biggest comedy stars for ages 3-9 (and grownups!).
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2,5-9,13-16,21-23,26 12:00(55m) £9.00 (£32.00 F)
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 12:00(55m) £10.00 (£36.00 F)
Big Bad Wolf
Byteback Theatre Company
TFQ Most suitable for ages 3-11
Family-friendly, Theatre
Big Bad Wolf turns traditional tales on their head to ask... is the Wolf really so Big and Bad after all? Featuring Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 5-8 09:30(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo –Kids Show
Billy Banana
TPQ Most suitable for ages 4-10
Interactive, Musical comedy
Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo, the interactive extravaganza event of the Fringe. Fun for all the family, expect lots of laughter, plenty of prizes, games galore, terrific tunes and Bingo like never before!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 13:45(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£22.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
The Birds
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Drama Teenager Theatre Company
TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Drama
This is a modern interpretation of an ancient Greek comedy piece, and the entire teenage cast will bring you a new kind of vision. Stay tuned!
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 4-5 09:50(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Blue Badge Bunch
Ingenious Fools Ltd
TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Family-friendly, Game show
The disability Taskmaster! Ever tried drawing with your feet? Made your lunch one-handed? Had a go at audio description? It's trickier than you think! 'Lots of fun' SSSSS (MixUpTheatre.com); 'Engagingly interactive.' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)
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Bubba-licious
Kat Grey
U Most suitable for ages 0-4
Clown, Circus
Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. 'Perfect show for babies and toddlers' SSSSS (KidsInAdelaide.com.au).
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5 R
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 10:45(30m) Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 11:30(30m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10. S
Made in Donggam (Korea)
TU Most suitable for ages 0 and older Family-friendly, Magic Magic, soap bubbles, balloons and shadow play combine in an incredible visual experience to entrance the whole family. This high-energy non-verbal bubble show from Korea promises to be both unforgettable and unbelievable!
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 11:20(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 11:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 11:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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The Bubble Show
The Highland Joker
Q Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Circus, Magic
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fire bubbles! An international award-winning performance which blends magic, storytelling, science and bubble art!
The Cat in the Hat
Paul Taylor-Mills (Originally produced by The National Theatre)
TQ Most suitable for ages 3-10
Experience mischief at the Fringe with this Dr Seuss classic. Join the Cat and his friends as they turn a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. Recommended for children aged 3+. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XAug 1 10:30(50m) £11.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 10:30(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15 10:30(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)
CeilidhKids / Free Festival
Q Most suitable for ages 3-7
Dance, Interactive
Fun Scottish dancing for all the family. Very simple, child-friendly dances to traditional Scottish music. Hugely popular with local families, and now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-20,22-25 10:00(45m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Chicken Little
Stage Door Enigma Theatre Company
FPR Most suitable for ages 6 and older Theatre, Family-friendly
While walking through the park one day Chicken Little is hit on the head! She decides to tell the Prime Minister the sky is falling! Join us for a twisty tale of a traditional story. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 Aug 12-16 11:05(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XAug 1 10:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-18,24-25 10:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.50)
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Opera x Children’s
Interactive Theatre:
Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground
One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation
TFQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Family-friendly, Interactive
Join Captain Dic Dic and Chang Chang at the Cantonese Opera Playground! The Cantonese Opera Fairy recruits them to stop the Boring virus. Audience agents, assemble! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 11:10(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
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Zak's Space Pirate Problems
Stories Alive
TPU Most suitable for ages 0-6
Sci-fi
Help! Captain Zak is lost in a broken-down spaceship and only with your help will he get home. With puzzles, problems, songs and silliness, this interactive adventure is perfect for all lively small people.
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:15(40m) £6.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:15(40m) £8.50 (£7.50)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 12:15(40m) £7.50 (£6.50)
Cartoooon!!
Witty Look
TQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Circus, Clown
The world-famous unicycle acrobatics show! A dynamic, high-energy family performance of jaw-dropping skills and hilarious slapstick. Enjoy this creation from the multi award-winning comedy duo who have delivered laughter, smiles and surprises across the globe!
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 XAug 1 13:30(1h) £8.00
TQ Most suitable for ages 3-7 Circus, Comedy Award-winning, five-star, total sell-out Fringe sensation, you’d better book tickets in advance! High-calibre circus, lightning fast acrobatics, aerial antics and loads of laughs, leaving adults and children with their jaws on the floor hooting for more.
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété)
B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 11:35(50m) £10.50 (£32.00 F)
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:35(50m) £12.50 (£11.50) (£40.00 F)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22,26 11:35(50m) £11.50 (£10.50) (£32.00 F)
Children's Underground Ghost Show City of Edinburgh Tours
R Most suitable for ages 5-11
Storytelling
Who haunts our world-famous vaults? Join Mingin' Annie from Edinburgh's past and explore what it's like being trapped beneath the city streets for 400 years. Ghostly fun for everyone in the underground.
City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box (Old Police Box) B 0131 220 6868 V 157 G D5
China-Style Youth Art Gala
Henan Mango CommunicationCultural Co LTD
FPR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Choral, Dance
Chorus, dancing and local opera performance peformed by Chinese young people.
Stockbridge Church (Church Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Aug 9 14:00(2h) £8.00 (£2.00) (£10.00 F)
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Cinderella
Haywardamo Commedia Players
Pj Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Adaptation, Character comedy
Join this notorious troupe of Commedia dell'arte characters in the retelling of a classic fairy tale with songs that will feel familiar and may delight the soul. Prepare yourselves to laugh your socks off and on again.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
A Cinderella Panto
University of Bristol's Pantomime Society
FPQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Musical Comedy, Family-friendly
Old Cinderella stories? They’re behind you! This unique pantomime spin takes our principal girl on a quest to find her Prince Charming, and more importantly, that magical slipper that perfectly fits the girl she wishes to become.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 11:05(50m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£0.00 D) (£30.00 F)
Aug 1-18 12:30(1h)
The Circus Sonas Family Show
Circus Sonas
Q Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Circus, Family-friendly
All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist. This show is suitable for all ages. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Circus – The Show Showmen Productions
TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Circus, Magic
This internationally award-winning, sell-out sensation is flipping into town this Fringe! Sure to astound and amaze the entire family, Circus is the latest trailblazer in family entertainment showcasing some of the finest circus acts from Australia! Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 10:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 10:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22,26 10:50(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Comedy Club 4 Kids
TR Most suitable for ages 6 and older
Comedy, Compilation
Back in Edinburgh for our 19th year, showcasing the Fringe's best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars. Join us for an hour of magnificently bonkers comedy fun, with different line-ups every day! 'Really funny' SSSSS (Fest).
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 XAug 2 16:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-18,23-25 16:25(1h)
The Comedy Games with Coach Mon
Monique Warren
Q Most suitable for ages 4-9
Comedy, Clown
The athletes have disappeared for our spectacular sports extravaganza! Move, groove and dream at this Olympic-inspired musical show, featuring eyebrow push-ups, slow-motion races, and a dash of craft. Get ready for some serious silliness!
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 1-18 15:00(1h)
ComedySportz
CSzUK
j Most suitable for ages 7 and older
Improv, Comedy
Two teams. No script. Lots of laughs! Players go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. Don't miss the festival's funniest fixture. Who wins? You decide! 'Very, very, very funny' SSSSS (MixUpTheatre.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 1-16 11:30(1h)
Comics vs Kids
Art of Comedy
Q Most suitable for ages 5-12
Comedy, Variety
Beloved UK comic and kids comedian Nik Coppin returns with his show full of jokes, chaos, mayhem, his own hand-drawn cartoons and special guests. 'The audience loved it... sweetly, wildly hilarious' SSSS (Rip It Up, Adelaide Fringe).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131
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Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Doktor Kaboom: Man of Science! Dr K Worldwide and Something for the Weekend
TPj Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Comedy, Theatre
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Doktor Kaboom! The Doktor’s newest show fuses live science experiments with stand up comedy for an hour of ‘perfect family entertainment’ (PowShowbiz.com). SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com). Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
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Dragon Shows for Babies
Dragon Song Productions
TFU Most suitable for ages 0-1 Puppetry
Don't miss out on this collection of stories specifically written for babies. Perfect for young audiences – each dragon tells a captivating story with the help of live music, beautiful puppets and lots of dragon magic. LifeCare Centre (George Young Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2R Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-20 11:30(40m) £10.00
Please note that child/baby tickets are £10.
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Dragonory: Magic and Music at Edinburgh Fringe!
Orange Gina
TPQ Most suitable for ages 3-12
Storytelling, LGBTQ+
Join host George for a unique storytelling adventure, featuring Alan Cumming's tales. Delight in interactive, musical fun celebrating diversity and imagination. Perfect for all ages. Don't miss this heartwarming, inclusive show!
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
Aug 1-12,14-25 12:00(1h) £5.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
The Fantastical World of My Uncle Arly
Newbury Youth Theatre
TFPj Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Family-friendly, Devised
Abandon common sense and voyage through an absurd world of Jumblies, Pobbles and Quanglewangles. The award-winning NYT present a playful, rambunctious rendition of Lear’s life and work. 'Exuberance, vitality... sheer joy' SSSS (ScotsGay.co.uk).
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
Aug 5-10 15:10(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
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Fernando and His Llama Friend
Dancing Hands Theatre / 258Signs
R Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Artist(s) of Colour, Alternative Comedy
A Deaf Colombian boy faces communication challenges while accompanied by his deaf Llama companion. Presented in American Sign Language, the show features an all-deaf cast with voice-over, ensuring inclusivity for all.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 6-11 10:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00)
Fever Pitch Academy
U Most suitable for ages 0 and older
Musical theatre
A musical revue, featuring music from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, SpongeBob, Legally Blonde, Grease and loads more! For the students at FPA, it's our Edinburgh Fringe debut and we couldn't be more excited! theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 9-10 10:15(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 9-10 11:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 9-10 13:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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TuFlamenco
U Most suitable for ages 1 and older
Flamenco, Live music
Original, well-made, fun, passionate and highly entertaining show, where you’ll experience a breathtaking professional flamenco performance, well-suited for all ages and stages, of eight artists interacting with the wee ones. This will be a show to remember. Olé!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 11,18 14:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug 1-21,23-25 14:00(50m) Pay
Game On 4 – Boss Level
Matty Grey – Kids Comedian
R Most suitable for ages 5-13
Comedy, Family-friendly
Game On is back, and going to the extreme. Welcome to Boss Level: Matty Grey, kids comedian, brings his live-action video game show back to Edinburgh. It's time for the final challenge.
A Girl Called Grace
Emma Milton
TFQ Most suitable for ages 2-9
Family-friendly, Puppetry
Grace is sent to her aunty to fetch a needle and thread by her step mum. Her aunty Baba Yaga, however, is a witch with iron teeth who likes eating children. Funny, charming and inclusive puppetry.
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2 r
Goose
TaleGate Theatre Productions Ltd
TFU Most suitable for ages 1-5
Musical theatre, Puppetry
Based on the book by Laura Wall, this is the perfect theatre trip for under fives as they jump through muddy puddles, go on a wild goose chase and honk as loud as they can with Sophie and Goose.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Granny Norbag Saves the Planet
Granny Norbag
Q Most suitable for ages 3-10
Musical Comedy, Puppetry
When Doctor Tuneless threatens the planet, only Granny Norbag can save the day. Sabotaged by pirates, a cave troll and aliens, can she complete her quest and get home in time for tonight's Emmerdale episode?
Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2 r
The Greatest Magic Show
Showmen Productions Pty Ltd
TR Most suitable for ages 4-12
Magic, Comedy
'This is the show to see!' SSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).
Join Sam, Justin and The Ringmaster in this family friendly spectacle filled with side-splitting comedy and incredible illusions! Free magic wand on entry!
B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété)
13:10(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22,26 13:10(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Grow
Suitcase Storytelling Company
TFU Most suitable for ages 2-6
Storytelling, Artist(s) of colour
Double the fun for more of the family in this brand-blooming-new version of the 2023 sell-out smash-hit! Join in with a sun song, hose kerfuffle and plenty of clowning around, celebrating nature and things that grow. 'Heart-warming' SSSS (Skinny).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Hamlet Hears a Who
Emanuel Theatre Company
TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Theatre, Comedy
I will not, shall not, cannot say; That Hamlet’s tale has had it’s day; At breakneck speed we will provide; Laughter, love and homicide; Hamlet as per is overwrought; But not quite as you would've thought! theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or
at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Hamlet's Journey to the West
Mahua International Kids’ Troupe
FQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older Drama
The deconstruction and combination of Hamlet with Journey to the West, narrates this fantastic journey from a childlike perspective and questions the world. The work is produced by Serena Wang, written and directed by Keelung Ma. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 14,16 10:00(1h10m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£20.00 F)
Heads, Shoulders, Strings and Bows
Recitals for Wrigglers
PU Most suitable for ages 0-4
Classical, Storytelling
Fun, interactive and educational sell-out show for babies and toddlers that is also enjoyable for the whole family! Professional violinist and cellist perform familiar classical melodies and new music by Paul Englishby about the body.
Stockbridge Church (Young Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28R
How a Jellyfish Saved the World Jam Jar Theatre Company CIC
TPQ Most suitable for ages 5-11
Puppetry
Clyde the jellyfish needs a forever friend. When he mistakes a plastic bag for a jellybabe, will they discover a life in plastic is not so fantastic? A puppetry musical for children and adults!
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
How to Catch a Book Witch
Coppice Theatre
TQ Most suitable for ages 4 and older Theatre, Puppetry
Kira loves reading. Visiting the library is her favourite. One day the words in the books start to disappear! An open-hearted show for ages 4+ featuring music, puppetry, storytelling, key-word signing and captions.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2R X
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Dragon Song Productions
TFU Most suitable for ages 0-6
Puppetry
Ice Dragon is a remarkable story of four dragons trying to figure out a mysterious object – what can it be? With a brilliant new score, great interactive props for the children and live music.
LifeCare Centre (George Young Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2R
Aug 5-10 10:00(40m) £10.00 Aug 5-10 13:30(40m) £10.00
Aug 5-10 15:00(40m) £10.00 Aug 11 14:00(40m) £10.00
Aug 11 15:30(40m) £10.00
Please note that child/baby tickets are £10.
Inside The Robot: Kids in Control!
RGB Monster
TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Comedy, Interactive
The world's only theatrical escape room! You are the time-travelling crew of a robot. Everything has gone wrong! Help! Our immersive technology will captivate the whole family in this thrilling, educational and hilarious spectacular. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big
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Hooray Productions
TPR Most suitable for ages 5-12
Game show, Comedy
Tired of grown-ups being know-it-alls? Do you want to win prizes? Kids Always Win is a game show where the kids always win! From Tom Whiston ('Funnyman' (Mirror)) and Max Prentice (140k Tiktok followers).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 11:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15 11:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 11:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-5 11:15(1h)
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Kids Can Heckle!
RGB Monster
R Most suitable for ages 5-10
Stand-up, Interactive
Top stand-up Ollie Horn ('Ollie Horn is a gifted storyteller' (TheWeeReview.com)) attempts to tell the same clean stand-up that he does around the world, and your kids are encouraged to heckle him as he does so.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
The Last Forecast
Bridie Gane and Catherine Wheels
TR Most suitable for ages 6 and older
Dance, Theatre
Gael, a gecko-like creature, lives alone on an island. A stranger arrives, bringing chaos. With forecasts warning of rising water levels, can they cope together? A visually striking, witty and thought-provoking dance work for younger audiences. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1)
B 01316233030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18 13:15(50m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Li Bai
EZ Education and Cultural Development Company (China)
RP Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Musical theatre, Poetry
A mesmerising bilingual musical journey blending traditional Chinese arts with the story of Li Bai, showcasing the talent of 15 young performers. See Chinese martial arts, Peking opera, calligraphy and classical Chinese dance in this delightful visual performance.
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
Aug 1 17:45(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
The Listies ROFL
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and The Listies present
TR Most suitable for ages 4-12
Family-friendly, Comedy
Packed with riotous humour, a mini panto and too many baked beans, Fringe faves, The Listies present the most dramatic family situation of all time: bedtime! Winner: Melbourne Fringe Best Kids Show 2023 SSSS½ (Age).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 11:50(1h) £12.50 (£10.50) (£42.00 F)
Aug 7,12-14 11:50(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug
Little Companion Art Troupe: Beautiful Earth
China Welfare Institute Children's Palace
Little Companion Art Troupe
PQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
The Art Troupe plans to present a special performance which blends dance, folk music, vocal music, western music and other art forms.
Venue150 at EICC (Pentland Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 150 G E2 28
14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Lost in the Woods Hawk and Hill Theatre
TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older Theatre, Family-friendly Family theatre, back by popular demand! 'Outstanding... a true gem... go see this!' SSSSS (GetYourCoatsOn.com). 'Hilarious comedy... great storytelling' SSSS (EdinburghFestivalsForKids.com). 'An engaging and energetic experience' SSSS (LondonTheatre1.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
Macbeth for Bairns
Little Supernovas
FU
Most suitable for ages 0-4
Interactive, Storytelling
Join award-winning storyteller Brooke Dunbar for an immersive, sensory, theatrical version of Macbeth complete with bubbles! A whimsical and comic adaptation of the Bard for bairns aged 0-4 years.
Mojo and Jimmy:
The Comedy Magic Spectacular
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TPR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Magic, Comedy
A magic show meets a Pixar movie! A comedy-magic extravaganza becomes a thrilling adventure to save the magical forest. This show will leave adults amazed and kids laughing until their bellies hurt!
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)
£12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 13:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Monkeys Everywhere
Pleasance and Parrot Ox
TPR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
What do you do when you can’t think for monkeys? Join award-winning Garry Starr as he tries to calm his monkey mind. With puppetry, clowning and a huge amount of heart, you’d be bananas to miss it...
Aug 1-25 15:30(1h)
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Aug 17-18 12:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F) S
Pj
Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Magic, Comedy
Fred brings his A-game to give you a fun-filled show with comedy, magic, juggling (and maybe some video stunts...)
See – a near-sighted guy juggle. Wonder – if he has good insurance...
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)
B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Tim Licata Magic / PBH’s Free Fringe
Pj Most suitable for ages 7-12
Magic, Comedy
Magical mischief with one of Edinburgh’s favourite magicians! Tim Licata astounds kids and adults alike with delightful deception. Amazing, fun magic the whole family can enjoy. Tim is brilliant! Fringe sell-out 2023!
PBH’s Free Fringe @ Little Plaza (Little Plaza)
B 0131 226 0000 V 159 G B5
Aug 3-18,20-25 11:10(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Miss English's Holiday by Action Theatre (Italy)
Action Theatre (Italy)
TFQ Most suitable for ages 3-9
Puppetry, Musical Comedy
When an English teacher's summer holiday is interrupted by a stowaway Platypus, plot twists, hilarious puppetry, masks, magic, sing-along songs and comedy abound. A fun show which enchants kids of all ages.
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 11:00(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
A Mist of Midges
Allineate
PQ Most suitable for ages 3-8
Family-friendly, Visual art
This show covers the subjects of birth, family relationships, highland invasion, human intervention, the battle and both the current and future of midge species within Scotland with its interaction with the human race.
Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube)
B 0131 226 0000
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 11:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22 13:50(1h) £11.50
Monski Mouse's Baby Cabaret
Monski Mouse Media
TU Most suitable for ages 0-5
Cabaret, Music
Join Monski Mouse, and her super-talented friends, for a live musical singalong cabaret of nursery classics, song, puppetry and bonkers fun for 0-5s and their parents. 'Moments of utter beauty' SSSSS (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
Aug 5-6,8-9,13-16,20-23 10:00(50m) £9.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
£3 tickets for kids aged 0 to 18 months
Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall
Monski Mouse Media
TU Most suitable for ages 0-5
Music, Dance
Join DJ Monski Mouse and her dancers for this award-winning, epic session of bopping, bonkers, beautiful fun. Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes. 'Best. Time. Ever.' SSSSS (Families Edinburgh).
B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété)
XAug 3 10:00(50m) £6.00 Aug 4,10-11,17-18,24-25 10:00(50m) £11.00 (£10.00) (£38.00 F)
£3.00 tickets available for kids ages 0 to 18 months
Aug 1-3,19-20 10:00(40m)
£10.00
Moon Dragon for Under 6s
Dragon Song Productions FU Most suitable for ages 0-6
Puppetry
Bertie the Moon Dragon is having a terrible day! He has slept in. However, with the help of unicorn, frog and the audience all is not lost.
LifeCare Centre (George Young Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2R
Please note that child/baby tickets are £10.
Jody Kamali presents TQ Most suitable for ages 3-9
Character comedy, Sketch show
Nominee: Best Kids Show, Leicester Comedy Festival. Mr Sleepybum re-enacts some of his favourite dreams in this high-energy, silly, interactive, multi award-nominated comedy show. 'Kids are left screeching with glee' SSSS (List). 'Kids are riotously entertained' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)
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Myths, Maps and Monsters:
Zeus' Birthday Bash!
Myths, Maps and Monsters / Free Festival
PR Most suitable for ages 7-11
Fantasy, Interactive
In this interactive spectacle, the children of Edinburgh must navigate a chaotic world of mischievous gods and fearsome monsters to retrieve the treasure, defeat Medusa and save Zeus' birthday!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4
Aug 19-25 11:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Les Foutoukours
TPR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Circus, Clown
Gravity-defying acrobatics, dazzling juggling... a warm and funny family clown show. Set in an enchanting attic lit by flickering candles, Nova rediscovers the magic of circus, where dreams take flight. From the Canadian 'masters of slapstick' behind Brotipo (Scotsman).
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 r
XAug 1 15:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 15:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
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Super Stupid
Olaf Falafel
PQ Most suitable for ages 3-13
Family-friendly, Comedy
Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival. Olaf Falafel delivers a frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. Expect sausage birds, radioactive bogies and truth-telling cheese!
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-19,22-25 11:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Elsa Jean McTaggart
TFPU Most suitable for ages 0 and older
Music, Performance art
Join a fairy-tale princess with her singalong show of your favourite animated characters! With enchanting vocals and gorgeous gowns, this brand-new show emulates the magic of the animated movies.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Original Children's Drama
Ancient Ship
China Shanghai International Arts Festival Youth Art Troupe
Pj Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Based on a real shipwreck, the story explores the past and present lives of ancient ships through fantasy adventure stories, and shows the development of the essence of ancient Chinese culture through Shanghai archeology. Venue150 at EICC (Pentland Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 150 G E2 28
Aug 16 14:00(1h15m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Plague, Poo 'n' Punishment
Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd
TFj Most suitable for ages 7 and older
Family-friendly, Comedy
Edinburgh’s gruesome past brought to life by two performers (as seen on CBBC’s Saturday Mash Up) in this outrageously horrible show. 'Heaps of fun!' (AllEdinburghTheatre.com); 'This was cracking!' (FringeReview.co.uk). Not to be missed!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Puppet Zoo Adventure!
Steph Ventriloquist / PBH's Free Fringe
PR Most suitable for ages 5-10
Family-friendly, Puppetry
Puppet Zoo Adventure is a delightful blend of laughter and learning where animals come to life!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Little Plaza (Little Plaza) B 0131 226 0000 V 159 G B5
Aug 6-25 14:40(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Pure Imagination – A Willy Wonka
Parody and Comedy Magic Show
Magic By Andy LLC
TFPQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Magic, Comedy
Andy's a real Wonka. Andy Wonka's the son of Willy Wonka. He's a comedian and magician. Andy's trying to get the chocolate factory back after Charlie Bucket lost it. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
Reach for the Stars
Edinburgh Little Theatre
j Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Theatre, Drama
When the directors call for auditions for new actors, comedy and mayhem ensues, as this young cast bring energy, talent and enthusiasm to the stage. A fun family show that showcases Edinburgh's young talent. Great fun! Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Reading Through Singing Time
Happy Singing Kids
TUP Most suitable for ages 0-7
Music
Unlock a world of joy with music-infused storytelling, transforming reading into a fun adventure that enhances literacy and sparks creativity. Enjoy unforgettable, award-winning songs and sing-alongs that inspire confidence and a love for learning.
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 10:45(30m) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 10:45(30m) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13 10:45(30m) £9.00 (£8.00)
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Riding Alone
Shenzhen Puppet Art Theatre (China)
Q Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Family-friendly, Puppetry
Follow a young performing artist on his journey of self-discovery as he learns, practices and ultimately passes on his skills. A variety of puppets and shadow figures elevate the everyday in this innovative, heartwarming visual show.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2 19:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-4 19:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC
Rik Carranza
Pj Most suitable for ages 8 and older Game show, Family-friendly Spiderman or Batman? She-Hulk or Supergirl? Who’s the ultimate hero? In this action-packed hour, young Marvel and DC fans battle it out to decide whether Marvel or DC is the true home of heroes.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-18 11:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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The North Wall
TPQ Most suitable for ages 3-8
Family-friendly, Theatre
Join best friends Rosie and Hugh, a little lizard and one very rusty robot on a great, big, heart-warming adventure. Jam-packed with songs from CBeebies' Nick Cope's Popcast. Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:00(1h) £11.00 Aug 3-5,9-11,16-18 12:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15 12:00(1h) £13.50 (£11.50)
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Aug 1-13,15-20,22-25 12:15(1h)
Donal Vaughan
R Most suitable for ages 5-12
Science and Technology, Comedy
Science tricks you can do at home. Crazy Gadgets is a hilarious family show making science fun with a whole bunch of engineering marvels, from potato guns to giant smoke cannons. Sells out every day!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Aug 1-13,15-20,22-25 11:00(1h)
Donal Vaughan
R Most suitable for ages 5-12
Science and Technology, Comedy
Science tricks you can do at home. Messy Mayhem is a laugh-your-pants-off, exciting show. Sometimes very messy with a cool bunch of tricks from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions. Sells out every day!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie
– Barbara Henderson
Barbara Henderson
FPR Most suitable for ages 7-13
Storytelling, Historical
Greet Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie as they leap from the page in this family-friendly interactive session that puts the story into history.
Aug 1-12,14-25
Simon Hall – Unhappily Ever After
Simon Hall
Pj Most suitable for ages 10 and older
Poetry, Comedy
Could Aladdin give up the life of thievery? How did Peter Pan cope with aging? What did Cinderella think of Prince Charming? Find out in Unhappily Ever After! 12a poetry for the modern age!
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
(Free Non-ticketed)
Sing Along With the Fairy Song
Janis Mackay
TFPQ Most suitable for ages 3-8
Storytelling, Traditional
Sing along with the fairy song and sprinkle some fairy magic with award-winning children's author and storyteller Janis Mackay, as she invites the forest and garden fairies to listen to her stories with you.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Sing, Sign and Sensory
Effectus Theatre
U Most suitable for ages 0-2
Theatre, Workshop
Sing, Sign and Sensory offers sensory-based performance workshops tailored to infants between 0-24 months. They are first of their kind and offer an immersive, creative experience in customised, inflatable sensory pods.
Arts Council England funded.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G
The Smeds and The Smoos
Tall Stories in association with Pleasance
TQ Most suitable for ages 3-10
Theatre, Storytelling
Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens, from the company behind The Gruffalo. ‘Perfect family viewing’ SSSSS (BeyondTheCurtain.co.uk).
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 13:15(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 8,12-13,15 13:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall)
Aug 12 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
Sea Dragon for Under 6s
Dragon Song Productions
FU Most suitable for ages 0-6
Puppetry
Sea Dragon tells the story of a magical coral reef that has lost its colour. With beautiful puppets, live music and an interactive bag to use during the show – this is a must!
LifeCare Centre (George Young Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2R
Aug 12-17 10:00(40m) £10.00 Aug 12-17 13:30(40m) £10.00
Aug 12-17 15:00(40m) £10.00 Aug 18 14:00(40m) £10.00
Aug 18 15:30(40m) £10.00
Please note that child/baby tickets are £10.
Seussical Jr.
Castle Performing Arts Learning Center
R Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Children's show, Musical comedy
You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax – all you need is a book! All of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical hour of musical theatre. Central Hall (Auditorium) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2
Smithy's Scavenger Hunt
Panmure House
j Most suitable for ages 8 and older Interactive, Family-friendly
Are you fascinated with Edinburgh's history? Do you want to have a blast while learning about the Scottish Enlightenment and its leading figures? You may even meet a special guest! Includes certificate and a medal of completion.
Panmure House (The Interpretation Suite) B 01314518520 V 305 G D6 2
Aug 3-4,10-11 12:00(1h15m) £5.00
Aug 6-18 11:15(45m)
Kiki Vita
Q Most suitable for ages 5 and older Circus, Comedy
An engaging mix of physical comedy, clowning and perfectly crafted juggling routines. Everyday objects are bought to life and guarantee to surprise and entertain all age groups. 'Spectacular fun for kids' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V
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Stuart Little
Deerfield Academy Theatre
Q Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Theatre
This colourful and joyful production about the marvelous manoeuvrings of a mild-mannered mouse will delight audiences of all ages! Jam-packed with adventures both big and small, Stuart Little is an enduring classic for the whole family.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug 2 12:15(1h10m) £7.00 Aug 3-4,6 10:30(1h10m) £7.00
Bon Appetit Theatre
TQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Puppetry, International
A family show like no other. Plucky young Hope pursues a resilient waterdrop in a time of drought. Innovative, non-verbal, environmentally-conscious storytelling ingeniously led by Foley sound.
Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XAug 1 11:50(40m) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:50(40m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 11:50(40m) £11.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug 12-13 10:00(1h) £5.00
A Taste of Taskmaster Club
Taskmaster Education
FPj Most suitable for ages 7-12
Workshop
Get a flavour of Taskmaster Club by trying your hand at some fun tasks for children set by Taskmaster Education to see if you have what it takes to be a Taskmaster Champion! University of Edinburgh Old College (MacLaren Stuart Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 480 G E5 2
Underbelly Productions
TPR Most suitable for ages 5 and older
Circus, Variety
Join Tweedy for his very own MASSIVE circus. Well, kind of. Unfortunately the tent has shrunk and Tweedy hasn’t a clue. What could possibly go wrong? From the much-loved star of Giffords Circus for over 15 years.
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Happy Singing Kids
TPU Most suitable for ages 0-7
Music
Experience a family-friendly musical adventure filled with Aussie charm. Led by Susie and her daughters, this show features award-winning tracks with catchy lyrics and easy dance moves that celebrate childhood, promising fun and laughter for all!
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
The Thirteen Ease Drama Teenager Theatre Company
TFj Most suitable for ages 8 and older
Drama
When you hold the power of life and death over others in your hands, what will determine your choices? theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 6-7 09:50(50m) £9.00 (£7.00 S) (£24.00 F)
Trash Test Dummies Circus
Underbelly and Dummies Corp.
TU Most suitable for ages 0 and older Circus, Comedy
Everyone put your rubbish out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty again! This award-winning, side-splitting, slapstick circus routine takes the wheelie bin to new heights and delivers a dump-truck of hilarity!
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 12:05(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 12:05(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
The Tree and Her Tale Less Theatre
TFPQ Most suitable for ages 3-7
Storytelling, Puppetry
The story of a friendship between a Boy and a magical, storytelling Tree. Combining puppetry, music and storytelling, this wholesome show celebrates the importance of friendship and supporting one another.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Ventriloquist Queen: A True African Queen
Her Majesty Angelique-MonetQueenof Eti-Oni
TPj Most suitable for ages 8 and older Theatre, Artist(s) of colour
Ventriloquist Queen: a true African Queen. Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet of Eti-Oni, Nigeria, dubbed 'Ventriloquist Queen' (BBC News), along with her puppet Milk The Cow, celebrates African and American culture.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2 XAug 1 10:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 10:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 7-8,12-15 10:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
The Wizard of Oz
Flying High Young Company
TFPQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older
Musical theatre, Family-friendly Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion along the Yellow Brick Road to self-discovery, with original songs and creative storytelling performed by a vibrant young company who had sell-out shows in 2021, 2022 and 2023. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
XAug 2-4 10:05(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-6 10:05(1h) £17.00 (£8.50) (£34.00 F) Aug 7-10 10:05(1h) £11.00 (£8.50) (£36.00 F)
Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders
Hoglets Theatre
TQ Most suitable for ages 3-11
Theatre, Puppetry
Join Hoglets Theatre on a magical journey of singing owls, fantasy worlds and pirates. Featuring beautiful handmade puppets, original music, and an amazing little owl with an enormous heart. www.hoglets.org.uk
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie ) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Aug 5-12 10:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Wriggle Around the World Recitals for Wrigglers
U Most suitable for ages 0-4
Classical, Storytelling
A fun, interactive and educational sell-out show for babies and toddlers that is also enjoyable by the whole family!
Professional violinist and cellist perform familiar classical melodies and tell a musical version of The Gingerbread Man. Stockbridge Church (Young Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28R
Aug 13-17,19-22 10:30(35m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 15,17-19,21 14:00(35m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
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Liam Jackson and Grant Barr / Free Festival
NP Stand-up
An hour of wall-to-wall laughs from two of Scotland's most exciting new comedians – Liam Jackson, a sharp Edinburgh local, and Grant Barr, the funniest farmer in Fife!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 1-25 23:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
0 to 30 – Dan Boerman's Quarter Life Crisis
Dan Boerman
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Live from New Zealand – Dan Boerman debuts his brand new, high-energy solo hour in Edinburgh, after a packed-out run of New Zealand Fringe shows! Unhinged, in the best way possible.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)
B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 22:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £6, £7, £8.
Aug 2-25 22:15(1h)
Ori Halevy / Free Festival
MP Stand-up, Dark comedy
I left Israel to live in Berlin, because it is ironically safer. My mother would disagree as she's a Holocaust survivor, so I moved to the one country she would never visit me in.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
1 Ball Show: 1 More Encore
1BallCo TK Storytelling, Stand-up
Encore performance! He lost a ball and a lung to cancer, but if you can't laugh, you might as well be dead already. As performed at Carolines on Broadway. 'Highly recommended show' (FringeReview.co.uk).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 1 16:50(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 16:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Buy
Aug 1-25 19:00(1h)
Katharyn Henson / Free Festival
NP International, Stand-up
Welcome to the World Championship of humour. Representatives from multiple nations, cultures and backgrounds will go head to head delivering the "hahas" to answer the age-old question, who are the funniest people?
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 1-11,13-25 11:00(1h) £5.00
1 Irish, 1 English: Mornings
Ollie Fox and Reece Kidd
TFM Stand-up
Join us at 11am for a stand-up comedy show featuring English comedian Ollie Fox and Irish comedian Reece Kidd. With over 25 million views online and a British Comedy Guide Award under their belts.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 11-25 16:35(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from
1 Irish 1 English: Afternoons
Reece Kidd and Ollie Fox
M Stand-up
A stand-up comedy show featuring English comedian Ollie Fox and Irish comedian Reece Kidd. They have over 25 million views online, 27K+ Followers, and a British Comedy Guide award under their belts. Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Aug 1-25 19:30(1h)
1k Comedy Presents: Toby Shure and Friends – Love Ireland!
Peter Bazely / Free Festival
NP Compilation, Game show
Fringe legend Toby Shure invites you to a dating-themed stand-up compilation show. Come for laughter and leave with a partner. ‘You’ll probably get cancelled’ (Prince Abdi).
SSSSS (Cambridge Footlights).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50,
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TKP Stand-up, Storytelling
After beating cancer twice (losing a lung and a testicle in the process) NYC comedian Terence Hartnett is starting to run again in his new home: Vienna. An ex-pat, a cancer survivor and a runner.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
#1 Son – Natasha Mercado
Natasha Mercado TMP Clown, Drag #1 Son answers the age-old question: why did God make me his sexiest son? It's like church, but with 'smash or pass' revelations about lust, lies and living with your demons... Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 23:10(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 2-26 13:50(45m) £5.00
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Lance Mao
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Thirty-one, single and living with his Chinese immigrant mother. Join Lance on his quest to find "the one" during this stand-up show about immigration, Chinese culture, family, dating, and the definition of love.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
1.295 Reframing Autistic Success (Kitten Steps)
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Aug 1-25 18:00(45m)
2 and a Half Women
Mari Volar, Ann Vaida, Annick Adelle
NP Stand-up, International
Three international comedians bring their WIP shows to Edinburgh together to make their solo debuts less harrowing. Three queer comedians. One of whom will show up – some of the best odds in show business!
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)
B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
2 Become Wand: Hudson & Hudson – Magic
Hudson & Hudson TKP Magic
Real-life married funny magicians decided to perform a double-act, but didn't realise their bickering would get in the way of the magic. 'Silly to mind-blowing' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'You fooled us' (Penn & Teller).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram)
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XJul 31-Aug 2 14:20(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 1-25 19:30(1h)
Wes Dalton / Sergi Polo / Free Festival
N Compilation
Sixty minutes of craic from two hilarious comics seen on RTÉ, BBC and ITV – cheeky Irish crowd worker and storyteller Wes Dalton and one-liner sensation Sergi Polo. The craic is back for a fourth sell-out year.
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)
B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aisha Amanduri and Hasan Al-Habib / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
Tired of being called terrorists, they became something worse: stand-up comedians! A WIP show from Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award winner Hasan Al-Habib and Funny Women One-To-Watch Aisha Amanduri. 'Deliciously funny' (Guardian).
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 14:00(1h)
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2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger
Kirsty Munro
N Solo show, Stand-up
Slut drop it like it's hot! Kirsty talks about sexy times, nights out and starting a fight with a yoga instructor. '100% highlight of the Fringe' (Audience review). Finalist, Some-Antics Comedy Slam 2023. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-25 19:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Simon Caine TFM Stand-up
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...? An award-winning interactive comedy compilation.
Total sell-out 2023, book early!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-4,7-26 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00 SUDO) Aug 5-6 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00 SUDO)
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131
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2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway? Whose Rhyme?
MP Game show
If Eminem and Whose Line is it Anyway? had a baby, this is what you'd get. 'I believe it is one of the best Fringe shows you'll see' SSSSS (Fringefeed.com.au).
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-25 15:00(1h)
2 Wongs and a White
2 Wongs and a White / Free Festival
MP Stand-up
Punchy, dry, cheeky – strap in for three of Australia’s most hilarious comedians. 'Delivery is spot-on' SSSS½ (TheatreMatters.com.au). 'Perfectly timed' SSSS½ (TheAge.com.au). SSSSS (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50
2/3rds of a Threesome (and Friends)
AJ Holmes and Caitlin Cook
FMP Variety, Musical comedy
A raucous evening of music, comedy and musical comedy hosted by AJ Holmes (Book of Mormon, StarKid) and Caitlin Cook (The Writing on the Stall), featuring their funniest friends from stand-up, Broadway, and more. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 22-24 23:55(1h30m) £10.00 (£8.00)
2.7 Men
Louis George, Will Scambler and Louisa Corr M Stand-up
A rip-roaring hour of stand-up from three of the hottest new acts on the London scene. Packed with laughter, there's something for everyone in this tantalising triple bill. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 11-25 12:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Mick Perrin Worldwide by arrangement with The Free Association
LP Improv, Theatre
Three improvisers. Endless possibilities. Three of the finest and funniest improvisers create a hilarious hour-long play. Performed by an all-star cast (Austentatious, KoolStoryBro) and very special guests. 'The FA know how to find the funny' (Guardian).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Aug 1-25 18:45(45m)
Dave Piontkowski NP Solo show
In his debut Fringe show 3 Kidneys, No Colon, Dave shares humorous musings navigating his health issues while dealing with overbearing parents, a fast-food diet and modern-day bathrooms.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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3 Queens of New York
Meka Mo, Onika McLean, Glorelys Mora / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, True-life
What happens when a girl from Queens NY, Brooklyn NY and Uptown NY (we’ll explain this last one) come to Edinburgh, Scotland? You’re about to find out!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 22:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 1-25 11:15(1h) (Free
3's Comedy: Mornings
Splinter Comedy
K Stand-up, Compilation
Start your day off with a laugh at 3's Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for an hour of hilarious stand-up.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 2-25 15:15(1h)
4 Antipodeans Walk into a Bar
Sully O'Sullivan
LP Stand-up, Compilation
New Zealand Comedy Award winner Sully O’Sullivan hosts a rolling showcase of some of the best comedic talent from the other side of the globe. 'His timing and wit were impeccable!' (Australian Times).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
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Aug 1-25 13:15(1h)
3's Comedy: Afternoons
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You've had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3's Comedy: Afternoons. Featuring Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Jordan Barr, three of the best of the new wave of Australian comedians at the festival.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-25 12:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
3's Comedy: Nights
Splinter Comedy
Stand-up, Compilation
The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it's time for comedy. 3's Comedy: Nights brings together three of the best young Australian comedians for an hour of laughs.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Aug 1-25 20:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
3’s Comedy: Late Nights Splinter Comedy
Stand-up, Compilation
The night is young and 3’s Comedy: Late Nights brings you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. You never know what’s going to happen at Late Nights, the only guarantee is laughs.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13, 15-25 23:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
3's Comedy: Late Late Nights
Splinter Comedy N Stand-up, Compilation
It's not late. It's late-late. 3's Comedy: Late Late Nights brings you three of the best Australian comedians for some late-late loose laughs.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
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Aug 1-25 00:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
4 Funny Feckers
Wes Dalton / Free Festival
N Compilation
The craic is back for it's fourth sell-out run! Hosted by cheeky Irish comic Wes Dalton, we showcase four fantastic acts daily, from Ireland and beyond. Feast on the best of the fest for lunch.
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)
B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
5 Headliners for £10
RGB Monster
M Compilation, Stand-up
Five top-level circuit comedians perform their very best material. No picking on the audience, no MC in between asking you where you're from; non-stop laughs from the best in stand-up the festival has to offer.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 19:30(1h) £10.00
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 21:15(1h) £10.00
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,20-23 13:30(1h) £10.00
5 Mistakes That Changed History
5 Mistakes That Changed History
TK Historical, Storytelling
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. After sell-out runs in 2023, the smash-hit historical storytelling comedy returns with five new stories about mistakes that changed the world.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:40(1h) £15.50 (£14.50) Aug 13-15,20-22 16:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
6 Impossible Things
Jordan Rooks
TFjP Magic, Family-friendly
An Alice in Wonderland parody magic show. Come join awardwinning Las Vegas magician Jordan Rooks or Hatter on a whimsical journey of six impossible and magical adventures. Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2 XAug 1
6 Steps To Success From The "Award Winning" Dave Chawner
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10 Party Games – Jollybox!
Tommy Jollyboat / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Cabaret
The comedy game show where the audience play along! Quip, quiz and draw your way to victory as we find the funny in everything! Artistic talent not required. Bring a charged smartphone and join us!
PBH’s Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-24 21:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Leah Renee
LP Stand-up, Storytelling
The average C-section in the USA costs £25-40K, but you can squat one out like a feral cat for free! Comedian/skinflint Leah Renee returns to Fringe with a new hour about the price of believing in yourself.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)
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Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 12:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jollyboat / PBH's Free Fringe
K Cabaret
Fringe legends Jollyboat bring their best comedy songs from 14 years of touring and sold-out Fringe shows. Find out why so many people return year after year. SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (GeekChocolate.co.uk).
SSSSS (InformedEdinburgh.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-24 20:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
10th Annual Haters' Ball
Hate N Live
TFN Improv, Game show
Four hilarious headline comedians compete to be named the biggest 'Hater' in comedy! Improvising on audience-suggested topics, no two shows are the same. The no-holds-barred smash-hit show returns for its 10th year. 'Brutally funny' (Scotsman).
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
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Aug 2-26 21:00(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 OC)
Aug 18-25 14:00(1h)
Shinanne Higgins
NP Stand-up
When it comes to relationships, Shinanne is all about the D... disappointment! She is a 40-year-old "lady" that couldn't attract polio. Find out the ten things they hate about her!
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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11pm Live at the Big Cave
RGB Monster
TNP Compilation, Stand-up
A 90-minute electric showcase of the best in stand-up at the Festival. Top TV names and surprises every night. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
Aug 4,6-8,11,13-15,18,20-22,25 23:00(1h30m) £17.50 (£14.50)
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20 Years of the Free Fringe Festival – Charity Gala Show
Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival / 20 Years Celebration
NP Compilation, Revue
A huge gala show in aid of the Sepsis Trust, with big-name comedians and faces from the past two decades of the Free Festival Fringe. An unmissable one-off celebration.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Brooke / 36 Expressions
LP Storytelling, Stand-up
New York Comedian/Moth StorySLAM Champ’s debut follows sold-out workshops. Ready to change her life New Year’s day. Ideally, February 2nd. ‘Smart comedy for smart people’; ‘Wild ride’; ‘Fast-paced, quick-witted stand-up/ storytelling’ (Audience reviews). Previous: SSSS (Skinny, TheatreWeekly.com, LondonTheatre1.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 2 11:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 21-22 11:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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33 Years Single
Daniel Delby
N Stand-up, Improv
Interactive comedy show featuring Daniel Delby who had his first girlfriend at 33... for six weeks. 'I was on the edge of my seat, even spitting my drink out at one point' SSSSS (FringeFeed.com.au, 2024).
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 19:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 19-25 12:15(1h)
45 Degrees of Perspiration
Ben Harrington / Free Festival
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Ben Harrington delves into the complexities of climate change and promises to deliver a blend of clever observations, witty anecdotes and funny commentary that will leave the audience both amused but also informed.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
50/50 – George Zacharopoulos
George Zacharopoulos / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Improv
Jokes from an award-winning comedian who headlines all over the world, followed by jokes based on audience suggestions. 50% stand-up, 50% improv. 50% me, 50% you. Jim Jefferies tour support. 'Wicked sense of humour' SSSSS (TheReviewsHub.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Arch Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 3-25 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 5-25 19:30(1h)
50 Shades of Bouncer
Aleksandr Popov
KP Stand-up, Storytelling
A prank played by schoolmates started a journey that led him from being bullied to being a protector, educator, joker and many others. Within him lives the legion of 50 Shades of Bouncer.
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant (The Fallow)
B 0131 226 0000 V 409 G D4
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Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 11:35(1h)
50 Ways Jesus (Almost)
Ruined My Life
Sharon VS and Friends
NP Stand-up, International
Is eternal life really worth the hassle? Can too much Jesus in your teens screw up sex in your 50s? Hilarious double-bill about losing your religion and finding yourself. Follows 2023's sold-out show.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
60 Minutes About Scotland
Vladimir McTavish
N Stand-up, Satire
With Vladimir McTavish and friends. 'One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit' (Guardian) plus guests, in an hour of hilarious stand-up from Scotland. Total sell-out in 2022 and 2023.
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 16:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 2-26 21:00(1h) £6.00
60 Minutes or Less:
Or Your Comedy Free!
Ridwan Hussain and Oliver Moore
FMP Compilation
Hootenannies Fringe Act of the Year winner and runner up join forces again this year to bring you another stellar comedy show!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
69 and Under Date Night Comedy
Daniel Delby NP Stand-up, Game show
A comedy game show that is perfect for date night with friends or partners. 'So bloody funny, awesome interactive acts and the most hilarious freestyle, too. Seriously recommend.' (FringeFeed.com.au 2024).
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 2-4,7-11,14-18,21-25
Aug 1-25 20:30(1h)
100 Things You are Overthinking – An Improv Stand-up Comedy Game Show!
Republic of Comedy N Improv 'Very funny but also thought-provoking' (Scotsman). Write anything you're overthinking anonymously on paper and the comedians will riff a set about it, on the spot, just for you.
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant (The Fallow)
B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2
£5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
100% C*ntinental Random Things Comedy
N Stand-up, International Can British people even be immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? What if Emily went to Paris on minimum wage? These global comedians are putting their lives (or dignity) on the line to find out.
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)
B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with
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100% The Greatest Comedian Alive or Dead (No Refunds)
Burt Williamson / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up
Bristol comedian and club favourite Burt Williamson, 'hilarious at every turn' SSSS (Scotsman), performs his second hour of stand-up comedy. 'The funniest, most unlikely, rudest yet sweetest' SSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-25 15:05(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
101 Comedy Club – Free
Ian Miller / Mat Wills / Laughing Horse
N Stand-up, Compilation
'Funny. Fast. Free' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Each night sees four experienced acts performing. All our comedians have been hand-picked from an ethical, fair-trade farm where they've been grown in only the finest organic dog poo.
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap) B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Aug 1-25 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 1-25 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
199 Jokes Before Lunchtime: High Whisk
Danny Matinee
TFK Family-friendly, Stand-up
DIY dentistry? Brace yourself. One-liners, puns, props and pictures, suitable for all ages, and maybe including free coffee. By the author/performer of solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, and Leicester Comedy Festival. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
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XAug 3 09:45(45m) £7.50 (£6.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 4-5,7-10 09:45(45m) £7.50 (£6.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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200 Puns in One Hour with Roger Swift
Roger Swift / Free Festival
MP Stand-up, Alternative Comedy
The comedic lunatic Roger Swift shoots out rapid-fire puns for 60 minutes with his trademark crazy homemade props and PowerPoint slides. Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe list 2016 and 2023.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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500 Comedy Fans Can’t Be Wrong
Chris Scott, Sam Tennent, Natalie Bryce TFM Stand-up
Up-and-coming Scottish stand-up from Chris Scott (Best Newcomer nominee, Scottish Comedy Awards) and either Sam Tennent (multiple sell-out shows, Glasgow Comedy Festival) or Natalie Bryce
(Finalist: Scottish Comedian Of The Year).
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Aug 1-25 21:35(1h)
666 Black Widows: Dirty and Dark Comedy by Twisted Gals
Moni Zhang Comedy
N Dark comedy, Compilation
It's where the fearless female comics come to play, and by play we mean mercilessly toy with every dark corner of comedy there is. Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 sell-out show.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10
Aug
800 Pound Gorilla Alumni Showcase
800 Pound Gorilla Comics
US/UK Comedy Label 800 Pound Gorilla proudly presents this showcase celebrating some of its finest alumni. With recent releases from Fringe-favourites including Ivo Graham, Helen Bauer, Harriet Kemsley and Josh Pugh. Line up TBC. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
999 Problems
Mr Dead Sound
TFN Improv, Musical Comedy
Multi award-winning comedian Paul Marsh brings you his new show about turning 50, marriage and firefighting. Expect stories, songs, audience participation and one-liners (loads of one-liners!)
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
1000% Musical Comedy from David Hoare
David Hoare
TFMP Musical comedy
Award-winning David Hoare returns with another bumper show, brimming with silliness. He aims to bring you maximum musical comedy! Fringe Sell-out Show 2022. 'An annoyingly funny young man' (Gary Delaney). Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 1-25 14:45(1h)
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Stoopid Comedy by Mihai Tartara / Free Festival
N Game show, Dark comedy
A comedy game show where four comedians will battle each other using their childhood trauma. Sold-out run Edinburgh Fringe 2023.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
2024 Greek Comedian of The Year, Greek in The Sheets –George Zacharopoulos Georgios Zacharopoulos
TFNP Satire
A show about love, sex and fear of death. Tour support for Jim Jefferies and Larry Dean. 'Accomplished stand-up at quite a frenetic pace' SSSSS (One4Review.co.uk).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 2-11,13-17,19-25 18:05(1h) £8.00
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Vinay Sagar / PBH's Free Fringe NP Clown, Absurdist
'This is one of those shows that blurs the line between audience and performer, and makes you wonder if it’s a play or even a comedy show altogether' (PatronAndPearl.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25 01:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
10,000 Ideas by Robyn Perkins
Robyn Perkins
M Stand-up, Storytelling
In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest. Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023. Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
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Aug 1-11,13-25 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
AAA Batteries (Not Included)
Chris Turner Productions TFj Stand-up, Family-friendly
The family-friendly favourite returns with a 12th year of entertainment for all ages, featuring three hilarious comedians. 'Humour for everyone... I can't recommend it highly enough' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'A great show' SSSS (Skinny). SSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
Aaa Shiny! (Married with ADHD)*
Aaron Levene / PBH's Free Fringe NP Dark comedy, Stand-up
Does everyone have ADHD? What's it like being married to a space cadet? Lots of asides are a sign of ADHD! Aaron Levene (lots of four-star reviews, no space). *Work in progress. PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin (Kilderkin) B
Aaaaa Very Fringey Show
Grownup Playhouse
FKP Theatre
What makes the perfect Fringe show: comedy, theatre, music, magic, puppets? Yes. The perfect show is every show in one. Come see four people pitch to you the fringiest Edinburgh Fringe show ever... so they claim! theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))
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Aug 20-24 20:30(50m) £10.00 (£8.00
Aug 1-25 16:00(1h)
Aaaaaaaaaaaargh! Here Comes Trouble!
Masai Graham NP Stand-up, Solo show
Masai Graham, does his first-ever solo show, with tales about how he got into comedy, the clean jokes that won him multiple awards and (more importantly) the naughty jokes that got him into multiple trouble.
Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)
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Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Clean Jokes in 30 Minutes
Masai Graham N Compilation, Stand-up
Award-winning gag merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner Masai Graham delivers over 100 clean jokes in half an hour. Expect puns, one-liners and wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza.
Laughing Horse @
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Aaaaaaaaaaargh! It's 101 Naughty
Masai Graham
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Award-winning gag-merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner Masai Graham delivers over 100 naughty jokes in half an hour. Expect puns, one-liners and wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza.
Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4
Aug 1-25 15:15(30m) Aug 1-25 17:15(30m)
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Aug 1-25 12:00(1h)
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Masai Graham
N Compilation, Stand-up
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022 Masai Graham.
Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Now for Something Completely Improvised Racing Minds
Tj Improv, Family-friendly
Fringe legends return for an 11th year of improvised comic adventures based on audience suggestions, unique every day! 'Crafted by the gods of comedy' (ThreeWeeks). 'Clever, funny and satisfying' (Sunday Times). Family friendly! www.racingminds.co.uk.
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Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 14:55(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Aug 14-25 14:30(45m)
Aalex Mandel-Dallal:
As She Lives and Breathes
Aalex Mandel-Dallal
MP Stand-up, Storytelling
Here she is! Join Aalex, one of London’s most exciting comics, for tales of her pigeon enemies, egg freezing, self-mastering her shortcomings and giving advice nobody should take.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
AEG Presents
LP Stand-up
'Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden' (Voltaire). 'You're allowed to put whatever you like in your blurb. It doesn't even have to describe the show' (Aaron).
Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 11,16-18,23-25 22:40(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 13-15,20-22 22:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aaron Twitchen: Himbo
RBM
TM Stand-up, LGBTQ+
Dumped during his best friend's wedding, Aaron has decided to laugh it off. 'Hilarious, warm, energetic... Twitchen is a quadruple threat' (Skinny). Expect jokes about dating disasters, pop-culture and geriatric millennials in this camp, energetic hour.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22 19:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
Aaron Wood: Chameleon
Aaron Wood
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Following a sold-out run in 2023 Aaron Wood is back with his brand-new show! He's had a lot of self-reflection and finally got it all figured out. Honest! 'Absolutely brilliant' (Tim Vine). Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 2-12,14-26 16:30(45m) £7.00
Abby Wambaugh:
The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows
Mick Perrin Worldwide
TNP Stand-up, Storytelling
After a miscarriage, Abby becomes a comedian. Now she presents 17 silly, goofy, heartfelt ideas for her highly anticipated debut hour. Funny Women finalist, co-host of Help Hole alongside Sofie Hagen. Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X
ABC of One-Liner Jokes
Kevin O'Brien / PBH’s Free Fringe NP Stand-up, Solo show
An hilarious one-hour alphabetical journey in the medium of quick fire one-liner jokes. The material is insightful, clever and funny from one of the best emerging one-liner comics in the North of England.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5
Aug 11-18 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Abi Clarke: Role Model Off The Kerb Productions TMP Sketch show, Stand-up
Abi lived the modern-day dream. Posted a video, went to bed a "nobody", then woke to thousands of followers. This is the debut show they've been waiting for, though it may not be what they want...
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
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Abigail Rolling: Shit Lawyer
Abigail Rolling Comedy
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Dark. Funny. Underfunded. And that's just Abby. The justice system is too. A practising criminal defence solicitor, Abby recounts true tales from almost 30 years on the front line, tackling difficult material with laser-sharp insight.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XAug 2 20:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course
Laughing Horse Comedy
TFM Stand-up, Workshop
Learn stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. Our tutors are professional comedians and writers, and this course includes a graduation performance in a Fringe show. Further course information is available at: www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/comedy/courses2day.asp
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 3-4,6-7,10-11,13-14,17-18 09:45(4h30m) £99.00 (£89.00)
Ticket covers a 9-hour course, over two consecutive 4.5 hour days
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Abroad:
Robyn Perkins and Andrew Silverwood N Game show, Stand-up
'An insanely fun and madcap hour, and the perfect remedy for too-serious comedy' SSSS (ToDoList.org.uk). Join as comedians from rivalling nations compete in a funny hour of games, comedy and really weird facts.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-25 21:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Abs Flab
Gill Cordiner
NP Stand-up
Abs flab sweetie darling, hilarious Gill Cordiner presents a high-octane hour of stand-up. Gill hurtles through the pain of shapewear, the horrors of the gym and her struggle to be flabulous.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
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Aug 2-25 19:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Absolute Chaos
Stuart Kennedy / Free Festival N Compilation
A comedy heckle show, where you the audience are given free reign to heckle the comedians – just be prepared to get heckled right back!
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-25 23:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Absolute Improv!
TBC Improv
TFR Improv, Family-friendly
For over 10 years, Absolute Improv! has been a celebration of the finest improv comedy talent Scotland has to offer! Join us once more for spontaneously sparkling family-friendly performances never seen before, and never to be seen again!
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
XAug 2 19:45(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 3-4,9-10,16-18,23-24 19:45(50m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 19:45(50m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Absolute Monopoly
RBM Comedy
Tj Game show, Interactive
Join comedian Benjamin Alborough as he attempts to improve Monopoly in this chaotic, interactive gameshow where audience members compete against each other and the host, with the audience physically becoming the game board.
SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:45(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 15:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Absolute Nickhead (Kirk
Nick Kirk / Free Festival
N Character comedy, Stand-up
Nick Kirk (West End New Act Finalist 2023) presents one man, no hair and a cast of supporting characters who unpick what life is like when you're hitting those awkward middle (age) years.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 21:55(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 3-10 23:35(55m)
Alexander Cabana
N Satire
Get dating advice from some of the funniest and most unqualified comedians.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £10, £12 and £15.
Accidental Pop: Now That's What I Call Safety!
Ian Crawford
FKP Character comedy, Solo show
Join Ian Crawford for a deadly serious safety workshop inspired by iconic pop hits. Dodge the Danger Zone and keep Stayin’ Alive. ‘Well-honed, good silly fun’ SSSS (TheReviewsHub.com). ‘Forking good’ SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2 Aug 12-17
Achtung!! The Germans Are Coming! Second Coming
Jürgen Strack / PBH's Free Fringe N Stand-up, Character comedy Wacky German jokemeister Jürgen is back with more schnitzel schwitzen! Plus comedy friends! Successful Edinburgh Fringe and sold-out Leicester Comedy Festival. 'Very funny, memorable comedian' (Stand Comedy Club). 'What a hurricane' (Robin Ince).
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PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar)
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 13:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Adam Bloom: Bloom Mic Moments
Adam Bloom
TFLP Stand-up
Since last in Edinburgh, Adam's ghostwritten for 70 comedians and 29 projects with an Oscar nominee. He's finally back doing what he does best, stand-up. 'He's been one of my favourite stand-ups for about ten years' (Ricky Gervais).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10 19:45(1h) £15.00 Aug 4,7-8 19:45(1h) £13.00
Aug 2-10 10:00(7h) £85.00
Adam Bloom – Masterclasses
Adam Bloom
M Stand-up
Last year Adam Bloom wrote a groundbreaking, best-selling book called Finding Your Comic Genius that resulted in him holding masterclasses all over the world. This is your chance to attend one!
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Baillie Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5
Adam Flood: Back of the Spoon
Adam Flood
TFNP Stand-up
The wonky and worried award-winning comedy of the Stoke-on-Trent urchin returns after last year’s successful debut. The Times – Top 3 Rising Stars of the Fringe. Highenergy stand-up, laced with real voice notes. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
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Adam Greene MP
Join multi award-nominated comedian Adam Greene (writer for BBC's The News Quiz) for super funny laughs and jokes about fun stuff that is funny and you will laugh. It's comedy to laugh at. Funny stuff.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 16:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Adam Hills: Shoes Half Full
Off The Kerb Productions
TM Stand-up, Solo show
The UK's favourite monopedal Aussie (and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg) is back with a brand-new show, combining positive stand-up comedy with rampant spontaneity. 'Effortlessly brilliant' (Guardian). 'Achingly funny and uplifting' (Telegraph).
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2B
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:50(1h) £19.00 (£18.00) Aug 2-6,9-11 18:50(1h) £22.00 (£20.00) Aug 7-8 18:50(1h) £19.00 (£18.00)
Aug 17 20:30(1h) £29.50
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Adam Kay: Undoctored
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The bestselling show of the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe returns for one night only. 'Very funny and very moving – Adam Kay has done it again, the talented c***' (Charlie Brooker). 'Extraordinary' (Observer). 'Hilarious' (Mail on Sunday).
Edinburgh Playhouse (Auditorium)
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Adam Riley: Late-night
Comedy in the Afternoon
Adam Riley
TFN Stand-up, Dark Comedy
Looking for dark and dirty jokes but want to go to bed early? Join Adam Riley for an hour of late-night comedy. At 3.45pm! Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Adele Birkmyre: 50 Years of Crazy Sh!t
Adele Birkmyre
MP Stand-up
This fun-filled show has total relatable comedy. Guaranteed to have your sides hurting with laughter. This lassie is a totally naturally funny comedian who just loves making you laugh and seeing you happy.
Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil (Seated))
B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £10.00
Aug 1-11,13-25 14:00(1h) £5.00
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Adele Cliff Has Some New Ideas You Might Enjoy
Adele Cliff
TFMP Stand-up, Work in Progress
Leicester Comedy Award nominee, Amused Moose Award shortlist-ee and double Pegasus Comedy Award win-ee
Adele has a year of new ideas to share. 'Guaranteed laughs' SSSSS (The Student Newspaper). Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Adrian Minkowicz: Latin America
Adrian Minkowicz / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, International
From the roadblocks in Bolivia, the death place of el Che, and a social protest in Machu Pichu, to the Galápagos Islands, this is an epic roadtrip though 500 years of the history of Latin America.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-13,15-25 17:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Adults Only Magic Show
Showmen Productions
TN Magic, Variety
A wild and raunchy, adults-only night of magic and comedy with Sam, Justin and Magnus 'Danger' Magnus. They'll unleash uproarious humour and mind-bending illusions from their worldwide stage experience, spiced with a dash of cheeky nudity!
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)
X Jul 31-Aug 1 21:15(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:15(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.50)
Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22 21:15(1h10m) £14.50 (£13.50)
Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes Ghostwriters
TFK Improv, Adaptation
No script, Sherlock! Stars of UK improv take you on an award-winning adventure packed with shady villains, red herrings and brilliant deductions of London's greatest detective. Family friendly. 'Beautifully devious' SSSS (FringeGuru.com).
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Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)
The Adventures of the White Unicorn
Heli Pärna
TFM Stand-up
From Belgium to Estonia, Switzerland to Luxembourg, New Zealand and back again, Heli Pärna bares all in her witty, funny and vulnerable way from cultural stereotypes and heartbreak to crazy pick-up lines. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 21:35(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-25 13:00(1h)
After the Bell on the Last Day of School
Ty Gray / Free Festival N Stand-up
Teachers know the feeling all too well. Just get through this last class, then it's time to let loose on school holidays. A comedy show for teachers, parents and ex-students. Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement) B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 25 16:00(1h) £15.00
An Afternoon with Clinton Baptiste
Alex Lowe
L Stand-up
Britain's foremost clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights brings you a "best of" from his UK tours. Beware. He's only telling you what spirits are telling him. 'Hilarious!' (Chris Moyles, Radio X).
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
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TFMP Alternative comedy
A trawl through the bemused and bewildered mind of a middle-aged teenager coming to terms with aging, technology and reading glasses. 'Another hit' (Skinny). 'So sharp she could cut herself' (Edinburgh Evening News). ‘Unforgettable' (Scotsman).
Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil (Seated))
B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4
Aug 1-11 13:00(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F) S
Aug 1-25 17:00(1h)
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Aug 1-12,14-25 15:45(50m)
AI:rish
Eddie Mullarkey
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Eddie Mullarkey's show blends observational stand-up, crowd interaction and AI tech, all infused with some Irish wisdom. Amidst battling obsolescence, Eddie crafts a hilarious journey with live tunes, musings on heartbreak and hipster musicians. Be part of the fun!
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap) B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Ahh I Appear to Be Having a Breakdown – The Debut Hour
From Peter Bazely
Peter Bazely / Free Festival
NP Musical Comedy, Alternative Comedy
Kanye West made having a breakdown cool, but stand-up
comedian Peter Bazely has been having them for years! ‘My kind of crazy!’ (Richard Todd).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Ahir Shah: Ends
Ahir Shah
L Stand-up
Ahir Shah's 2023 Sky Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show returns to Fringe for 12 shows only. It's about family, immigration, marriage, history, politics and beans. SSSSS (Guardian). SSSSS (Independent). SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSSS (Evening Standard). SSSSS (Mail on Sunday). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 12-15,19-22 19:30(1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 16-18,23 19:30(1h) £18.50 (£17.50) S
Aidan Greene: Stop! Stammer Time!
Lisa Richards
TLP Stand-up
Award-winning Irish comedian Aidan Greene is rebranding as the bad boy of stammering. He'll say what other stammerers won't. Well, it's more that they can't. SSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'A joy to behold' (Paste Magazine). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:45(1h) £7.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 20:45(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Aidan Jones – Pianoforte
Aidan Jones
MP Music, Storytelling
Classical pianist and comedian plays Chopin's Nocturne in Eb and tells stories about heartbreak, murder, MDMA... It's about Chopin, but really it's about us. I mean, it's about Chopin, but there's levels. Whatever, you get it.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 16:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Aidan Jones – Stories
Aidan Jones
MP Stand-up, Storytelling
I got punched in the face by a lady on the train, my grandpa killed my pet rabbit, and various other funny stories told on stage by a very serious and important man (me).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-25 12:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ajahnis Charley: Thots and Prayers
Ajahnis Charley
TFM Sketch show, Musical Comedy Come get your life in the afterlife! Thots is high-energy sketch comedy about a feisty twink fighting to belong beyond the pearly gates of Gay Heaven. Witness the HOMO, or suffer the FOMO.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 19:35(50m) £12.50 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
AL! The Weird Tribute (and How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense)
Steve Goodie
TFR Musical Comedy, Tribute "Weird Al" Yankovic and Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe team up at the Fringe (sort of)! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V
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Alasdair Wallace and Tom Hutchinson – Are We Not Men?
Alasdair Wallace and Tom Hutchinson
NP Stand-up
Rising stand-up stars, competition finalists and dweebs, Tom and Alasdair ask: when the world is a Gillette advert but we can’t grow beards... Are We Not Men? Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131
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Aug 1-13 00:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Alastair Clark: And Then He Turned the Fun on Himself
Alastair Clark / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Hypothesis: comedy is therapy. Mentally unwell man Alastair Clark takes this premise to its logical conclusion. 'An engaging hour' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Fresh, entertaining, original and funny' (TheQR.co.uk). 'Genuine talent' (Skinny). PBH's Free Fringe @ Slow Progress Cafe and Records (Back Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 640 G D5
Aug 3-12,14-25 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Alcohol is Good for You
Laugh Mob Entertainment
N Stand-up, Compilation
Join us for a drink and another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! The same spirited show hosted by Kyle Legacy but with all-new faces sharing their best drunken comedic tales. Sold out seven years running!
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 17:15(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 1-25 11:30(1h)
Alex Berr / Free Festival
TFN Dark comedy, Science and technology
Alex doesn’t want to be a scientist anymore. Her mom is dead of a cancer she once dreamed of curing. Dark yet silly, this show highlights the incredibly human dimension of science. Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Alex Camp
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A chance to meet the musician-turned-comedian who lets the songs speak for themselves. Food jingles, old-fashioned foreplay and a ginger guy’s plea to end racism; this is musical stand-up at its very best.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 22:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Alex Franklin: Gurl Code
Objectively Funny
TLP LGBTQ+, Stand-up
In 2024, trans girl Alex (me) started HRT. Now she (me) feels the most alive she's (me's) ever felt; and she wants to make you feel alive too, or die trying. As seen on HBO Max.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 20:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Alex Hines: Putting on a Show
Junkyard Artists
TM Theatre, LGBTQ+
Welcome to the camp and chaotic world of multi award-winning comedian Alex Hines. Derailed by intrusive thoughts, Alex’s stand-up show spirals into an unhinged, theatrical extravaganza. 'Flawless, an absolute trash fire' SSSSS (TheatrePeople.com.au).
Assembly Roxy (Outside)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:45(55m) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:45(55m) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,20-22 21:45(55m) £10.50 (£9.50)
Alex Kealy: The Fear
Strip Light Productions
TFMP Stand-up, Satire
The ‘almost sexily cerebral’ (SSSS (Daily Telegraph)) stand-up presents a show about fear, after 2022’s ‘breakneck pace… wonderful new hour’ (SSSS (List)). As heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show. 'A storming show' (Sunday Times).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 29-Aug 1 16:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 16:15(1h) £8.00
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Aug 2-25 22:55(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
Alex Kitson:
Must I Paint You a Picture?
Alex Kitson
TFNP Stand-up
Alex Kitson is an award-winning, 'incredible... so clever' (BBC Radio) comedian with a secret. A debut hour about hope, escaping the woods and jokes. Lots and lots of jokes.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
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Alex Leam:
Awkward Question Time
Alex Leam / PBH's Free Fringe N Podcast, In conversation
Last year in Edinburgh rocked, so we’re back, baby! This is the show that takes a different panel of comedians each day to face Alex Leam and an hour of your awkward and stupid questions. PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Alex Leam: Ex DJ
Alex Leam / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Multimedia
Alex Leam is an ex-DJ (which isn't as dodgy as it sounds). He dreamed of Ibiza, but ended up doing weddings and pub quizzes: but that's not why he quit.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Lower)
B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5
Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25 15:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Alex Love:
How to Win a Pub Quiz Returns
Alex Love / The Stand Comedy Club
TFL Game show, Interactive
Part stand-up, part actual pub quiz. Quick-witted Alex Love is back with his highly interactive show, where the audience gets split into teams to compete for prizes. ‘It is hilarious’ (ArtMurmurs.nz).
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 2-11,13-25 16:20(1h) £10.00
Aug 1-25 11:55(1h)
Alex Mason and Freya McGhee: Comedians in STEM
Comedians in STEM / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Science and technology
Alex Mason and Freya McGhee present comedic graphs of their love lives and share their lab frustrations. Join our hilarious stand-up show so our degrees are not a complete waste of money.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Aug 1-25 16:45(1h)
end of the show.
and £10.
Alex Mitchell: Tics Towards Puffection
Alex Mitchell / Free Festival
KP Stand-up, Solo show
Tics Towards Puffection is an in-depth look at Alex Mitchell's (YCLYK Disabled Comedian of the Year 2023) ever-present desire for perfection, its effect on his life, and all the reasons he may never achieve it.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
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Alex Owen-Hill: The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans
Alex Owen-Hill
NP Clown, Neurodiversity-led
Have you ever felt out of place? A ridiculous, uplifting exploration of the confusing universe of human interaction. Inspired by social anxiety, neurodivergence and the strangeness of social rituals. Choose-your-own-adventure silliness.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 01:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Alex Prescot: I’ve Got A Song About That
Alex Prescot / Free Festival
jP
Musical comedy, Improv
The musical comic with a lightning-fast turnaround, Alex Prescot mixes quick-witted observational bangers, daft one-line ditties and improvised songs to kick-start your day with a high-energy show that’s custom-made for you!
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Alex Watson: Sell-Out
Alex Watson NP Stand-up
Aussie stand-up Alex Watson brings her first solo show to Edinburgh. Expect belly-laughs, quirky tales and dark observational comedy from this self-effacing and cheeky comedian.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-25 23:15(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil
Alexander Bennett
TMP Alternative Comedy, Stand-up
I'm the emotional daredevil, and for my next feat, I need someone's help. A show about risk. 'Surprisingly powerful' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Balances hilarity with poignant themes' SSSS (EdFestMag.com). 'Undoubtedly a funny man' (List).
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie)
XJul 31-Aug 2 18:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 18:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Alexander is Angry
Alexander Cabana (California, USA)
TL Stand-up, Solo show Jim Carrey meets Ricky Gervais as Alexander steps up to the mic in his new biting, satirical comedy show asking why aren't you angrier? By the end you'll get naked and want to start a revolution. www.alexandercabana.com
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 22:05(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 22:05(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 22:05(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
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Alexandra Haddow: Third Party Show And Tell with PBJ Management
TMP Stand-up
A show about sex, politics, ageing, nihilism and maybe hope. In a world where we're always told to pick a side, is there a third option? 'A whole lot of laughs' (Skinny).
British Comedy Guide recommended.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 22:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-12,14-25 22:00(1h) £10.00
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Alexandra Hudson: Making Lemonade Junkyard Artists
TM Disabled-led, Stand-up
Alexandra believes if society thinks of her as a lemon, she's going to squeeze as much out of those misconceptions for her own gain and make herself some sweet lemonade.
Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:05(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:05(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 17:05(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
XJul 31-Aug
Alexis Gay: Unprofessional
RBM Comedy
TLP Stand-up
New York stand-up and viral comedian Alexis Gay presents her comedy debut about working in tech, and one very specific 4pm meeting at a company we'll call... Redacted. 'Broke the stereotype that Americans aren't funny' (Entertainment-Now.com).
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
(£10.00)
Alfie Brown: Open Hearted Human Enquiry
Alfie Brown
TNP Stand-up, Alternative Comedy
The award-winning comedian is back with his first show since the fabric of his reality disintegrated. Captivating and subversive stand-up from one of the very best in the country. 'Wow! F**k Wow!' SSSSS (Scotsman).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Alfie Dundas and Benjy Wilder: Cold Brew Comedy
Alfie Dundas and Benjy Wilder
TFMP
A chilled hour of bittersweet laughs from London-based rising stars, Alfie (Beat the Frog Winner) and Benjy (Soho Theatre Labs). Join the boys for an afternoon natter. Giggles guaranteed, caffeine optional.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1,5-8,13-15,19-22 13:55(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:55(1h) £8.00
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Alfie Moore: Fair Cop – Live!
Alfie Moore
KP True-life, Storytelling
Cop-turned-comedian Alfie shares a brand-new real life case ahead of recording his BBC Radio 4 comedy It's a Fair Cop. See what kind of audience cop you'd make – with highly entertaining results!
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 14:50(1h) £15.00 (£14.00 SUDC)
Alfie Packham: My Gift to You
Alfie Packham
TMP Stand-up
Here. A little something from Alfie Packham. 2x BBC New Comedy Award nominee. Writer for BBC Radio 4's Now Show and The News Quiz. 'Comedy with a gag count and delightful storytelling' (FringeReview.co.uk). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 14:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Ali Woods: At The Moment
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
Ali's in love for the first time and he hates it. Join this viral sensation for a hilarious stand-up hour about being yourself. 'In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal' (Evening Standard).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
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Alice Snedden: Highly Credible
Berk's Nest in association with Avalon
TL Stand-up
After years away from stand-up (due to a pandemic and a lack of interest in being out late), the co-writer and co-director of BBC/HBO's Starstruck returns with a new show! SSSS (List). SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 20:10(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7,12-13,19-21 20:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) S
Aliki Tsakoumi: Passive Aggressive
Aliki Tsakoumi / The Stand Comedy Club
FLP Stand-up, Immersive
A visionary debut of immersive stand-up comedy on sex credits, embarrassing crushes, God's fashion, irrational gender norms and Greek body hair. Intimate and infectious. Cathartic and exhilarating. Passive and Aggressive.
ALOK
AEG Presents in association with Underbelly MP Spoken word, Stand-up
Flippant and fabulous. Wicked sharp and delightfully silly. Gender non-conforming and genre non-conforming. Internationally acclaimed comedian ALOK makes a triumphant return to the Fringe with their new stand-up show. 'Provocative and powerful' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Jaw-dropping celestial event' (ToDoList.org.uk).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
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The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
Alison Spittle: New Stuff WIP
Alison Spittle
M Stand-up
Trying out new bits. Off Menu, Guilty Feminist and Wheel of Misfortune. Fern Brady tour support. 'There are very few comics doing what Spittle does today, and even fewer doing it well' SSSSS (Irish Times).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 19-20 12:05(50m) £7.50 (£7.00)
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)
B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
Aug 21 15:00(50m) £7.50 (£7.00)
All in the Name of the Father the Mother and Holy Ghosting
Ana Little MP
The journey of being a vicar's daughter and studying at Gordonstoun. Sharing the stories of relationships, rebelling and characters she has met on the way.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 1-2,5,8-9,12,15-16 12:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10. S
Aug 2-12 13:30(1h)
All Made Up Podcast Live
All Made Up Podcast MP Podcast, Storytelling
Step into the writers' room with comics Harry, Ben and Lewis to craft a hilarious All Made Up story like you’ve never heard! With audience prompts, unfiltered creativity and unpredictable twists, it's a guaranteed giggle! Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 1-11 17:50(1h)
All We Need Is... Radio Ha Ha!
Monkeys Blood Productions / Free Festival
NP Podcast
Be the first to see two new radio sitcoms performed by a cast of top comedians and recorded live for podcast. Each show features two 25-minute episodes, each from a sitcom in development.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
The Alternative Black Comedy Showcase
Che Burnley / PBH's Free Fringe N Compilation, Artist(s) of colour
Our sixth year! International black comedy acts, prize games and a token straight white male (for diversity purposes). It's like a 1970's cabaret show but with more colour and less racism! SSSSS (ToDoList.london).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave) B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2
Aug 3-9,11-16,18-25 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 10,17 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Alternative Book Club
Shirley Halse and Friends / Free Festival
L Stand-up, Compilation
A stand-up comedy compilation show about books, where there is NO required reading. Prepare to be entertained –and informed – by a phenomenal line up of brilliant comics. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 1-2,5,8-9,12,15-16,19-25 11:00(1h)
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
TN Compilation, Alternative comedy 'It’s a celebration of inventive comedy that’s become a cult, with its overstuffed bills, ‘permitted heckles’ and you-had-tobe-there moments that would never work in a conventional comedy club' (Chortle.co.uk). True. Come and join us! Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21,25 23:55(3h) £8.00
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Altitude Comedy Festival: The Late Show
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
M Compilation, Stand-up
The world's No1 Alpine Comedy Festival comes to the Fringe! Expect big-name secret headliners, solid stand-ups and the usual late-night shenanigans. 'Go!' (Jimmy Carr). 'So much fun' (Katherine Ryan). 'Altitude is awesome' (Tim Minchin). Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 23:15(2h) £15.00
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Alvin Liu: Rice
Alvin Liu L Stand-up
Transgressive, irreverent, yet adorable and heartfelt, with a touch of political satire. Rice (WIP) is a comedy show about growing up in China and fighting repression with food. 'Charm personified, definitely one to watch' SSSSS (Morning Star). Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug 1-25
(Free Non-ticketed)
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TKP Stand-up, Disabled-led
What is beauty when you’re blind...? Complicated! Stand-up comedy about beauty by numbers, the rules of fashion, and motherly opinions on getting a haircut. From Richard Wheatley: Winner, Spirit of the Fringe Award 2023 SSSSS (Derek Awards).
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 14:50(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 14:50(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 14:50(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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Amanda Dwyer / The Stand Comedy Club
FMP
Stand-up, Solo show
Are intrusive thoughts funny? No... but also, yes. This debut hour from Glaswegian comedian Amanda Dwyer is an interesting look into Amanda’s life-long struggles with OCD, anxiety and depression. 'Superstar' (Tom Stade).
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 14-25 17:25(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 2-14 12:15(1h)
Amelia Bayler
N Musical comedy, Stand-up
Amelia (Best Newcomer, Scottish Comedy Awards) is on a ‘one-woman mission to make musical comedy cool again’ (Rolling Stone). ‘Expect immaculate vibes’ (Skinny). As seen on BBC Scotland. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)
B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £7, £10 and £15.
Amelia Jane Hunter: Exquisite Pervert
Amelia Jane Hunter
TFN Performance art, Storytelling
Adventures of a 50-year-old woman chasing the perfect lighting and sausage condiment. Inspired by Berlin basements, Barcelona boys and one woman's quest to reignite the power and purpose of love. 'A tour-de force' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1-2 21:05(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 3-11,13-25 21:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Gabe Mollica, Ben Miller / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Compilation
American Comedy Showcase, the best fringe performers from New York, LA, Chicago, and more! Comedians from Netflix, HBO, The Daily Show, and more! New line-up every night! Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 23:30(50m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.00.
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Bobby Sheehan
NP Historical
How would James Madison do on Tinder? Which US president had the best dying words? Did the Union troops write the original diss track? This and more with comedian, history lover, and self-lover, Bobby Sheehan.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-25 01:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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22:00(1h)
American Two in One Comics
Mark Henely and Chris Warren / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Alternative comedy
America is the land of the free, home of the brave and homeland of two of the freest, bravest stand-up comics to ever live: Mark Henely and Chris Warren! Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Amos Gill: Going Down Swinging
Brett Vincent for GetComedy TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Amos Gill – incisive and intelligent, he's back with more boundary pushing stand-up. It's not for the faint-hearted, equal parts challenging and acerbic – but always hilarious! 'Amos is going down swinging' SSSS (Scotsman). Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:45(1h) £7.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:45(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 19:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Amy Annette: Thick Skin
Brass Tacks Comedy TMP Stand-up
Who is Amy Annette?! 'Amy is a complete joy to watch' (Rose Matafeo). 'One of my favourite comedians' (Aisling Bea). Winner: Funny Women Industry Award 2023. A debut hour of big fun, from a big gal. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:25(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:25(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 16:25(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
Amy Gledhill:
Make Me Look Fit on the Poster
Plosive Live in association with United Agents
LP Stand-up, Solo show
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee returns with a show about self-confidence, romance and bin-bags. As seen on: Would I Lie To You?, The Jonathan Ross Show. 'Destined for greatness' SSSSS (Independent).
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
Aug 13-25 18:10(1h) £10.00
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Aug 17-25 17:15(1h)
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Amy Matthews: Commute With The Foxes
Amy Matthews TFNP Stand-up, Solo show
Following her 5-star sell-out 2023 show, 'stand-up and troubadour' (ManchesterWire.co.uk) Amy Matthews returns with her 'searing wit' (Rolling Stone) to explore the transformative nature of context. This is about love and roots. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
Aug 4,8,11,15,18,22,25 15:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20 15:00(1h) £8.00
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Anarchy Cabaret Presents: West End New Act of the Year Showcase 2024
Steve McLean / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Character comedy, Cabaret
Featuring winners of London's premier new-act comedy competition. Many shows can claim to have the best new acts, but we've had the heats to prove it.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 23:35(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
André De Freitas: As Yet Untitled
RGB Monster
NP Stand-up, International
An hour of stand-up about the transition from a young person into an adult, and all that comes with it, from one of the most distinctive young voices in European comedy. Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 16:00(55m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Andrew Clover: A Wild Call
Andrew Clover
TKP Storytelling, Spoken word Comedy Award nominee plans to sail Atlantic, find ruined rainforest, and rewild. Reality: he nearly drowns, gets lost in jungle, and, in ancient lost city, makes life-changing discovery. 'Irresistible zeal for telling stories' SSSS (List). Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8 13:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S M T W T F S S M
Amy Hetherington: Juggle
Amy Hetherington / Free Festival
FNP Stand-up, True-life
A hilarious hour about the joy, pain and madness of being a new parent. Winner: Best Comedy at Fringe World Australia. 'As a mum, I’ve never seen a more relatable show' SSSSS (PerthHappenings.com.au).
SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
XJul 31-Aug
Amy Mason: Free Mason
Queenie Miller
TLP Stand-up
After an encounter with a wildlife enthusiast (Sandra), Funny Women finalist explores what it means to be human. Expect coming out in your 30s, rinsing homophobes, and forming a coven with your kids. 'Brilliant' (Bridget Christie)
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Andrew Doherty: Gay Witch Sex Cult
Objectively Funny
TL LGBTQ+, Horror
A sticky, spooky horror comedy about gender-reveal parties, demons from hell, and above all, a Gay Witch Sex Cult (a sex cult for gay witches). 'A comedy masterclass' SSSSS (SpyInTheStalls.com).
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic)
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XJul 31-Aug 1 23:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 23:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
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Andrew Maxwell:
The Bare Maximum
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee is back at the Fringe. As seen on all TV shows and voice of MTV's Ex On The Beach. 'One of the funniest men in Britain' (Telegraph). 'Furiously funny' (Times).
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2 XAug 1-2 17:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 3,5-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 17:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 4,7-8,13-15,19-22,25 17:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Andrew Mayer: Have Fun, Be Yourself
Andrew Mayer
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Comedian Andrew Mayer talks about his all-time best and worst dates (both with the same woman), and a third date with her many years later. There's also plenty of other nonsense.
Aug 20-24 21:20(1h) £9.00
Andrew White: Young, Gay and a Third Thing
HD Management
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Andrew White's been described by Joe Lycett as 'very exciting and very funny' and by teachers as 'a pleasure to teach' (gay). Enjoy a hilarious show tackling identity, authenticity and meat raffles...
Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
Andy Andy with Andy
The Duncan Brothers
FLP Clown, Absurdist
Andy has been abandoned by his brother. He won't miss the reassuring presence of his brother one bit. He definitely has a solid hour of relatable comedy that he can deliver by himself without his brother.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131
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theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 15:05(50m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F) S
Andrew O’Neill’s History of Heavy Metal – Redux
Andrew O'Neill / The Stand Comedy Club
FN Music, Rock
Cult comedian returns with an all-new version of their smash-hit comedy show. 'Hilarious' (Neil Gaiman). 'A masterclass' (Lee Dorrian). www.andrewoneill.co.uk
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
£15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 1-25 18:00(50m)
Andrew Roper: Social Media Warrior
Andrew Roper MP
Edinburgh veteran Andrew Roper is back with an onslaught of banter, stand up, livestream challenges and stupidity in a relentless chase for clout. '20 years experience really shines... Infectious enthusiasm' SSSS (Short.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Andrew Ryan: Let Me Know How You Get On Off The Kerb Productions TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Irishman Andrew Ryan has stopped people-pleasing and overthinking... it's been a complete disaster. He's more impatient than ever. 'Brilliant' SSSS (TimeOut.com). 'Charming, hilarious, with some really powerful thinking underneath' SSSS (EdFestMag.com).
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 18:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 8 18:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Andrew Silverwood: Alive on Stage in a Dead Man's Shirt
Andrew Silverwood N Stand-up, Storytelling 'Fringe at its cheekiest' (HifiWay.live); 'One to watch out for' (WeekendNotes.com). A show about a fun funeral. New shirt every night. Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-2,5-27 17:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Andy Roach:
Laughing at Conspiracy Theories Laugh Hard Comedy
TFM Stand-up
Laughing at conspiracy theories... That's it. Flat-Earthers. Aliens. Spy Balloons. The Titanic. Paul McCartney. YouTube wormholes. God. What's real? It will all be in there, one way or another.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Anesti Danelis: Artificially Intelligent RBM Comedy
TKP Stand-up, Musical comedy
With nearly 1 million followers and 400 million views, musical comedian Anesti asked ChatGPT to write a show based on his life. This is what he got... 'Had people laughing non-stop' SSSS (DeadlineNews.co.uk).
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Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)
14:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-25 14:00(55m)
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Angel Comedy Showcase
Angel Comedy Showcase
K Stand-up
Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a 2024 showcase of new acts to Edinburgh for the eighth year – after seven sell-out years! Award-winning comedians and the best new acts. Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Angela Barnes Is Getting Worked Up (WIP)
Off The Kerb Productions
MP Stand-up, Solo show
Join Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo) as she works up a brand-new show for her upcoming tour. There will be stories, successes and failures. And definitely loads of jokes.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three) B
Angela Bra and Aunty Ginger's Drag-A-Do!
Angela Bra and Aunty Ginger
NP Cabaret, Drag
Serving a late-night cocktail of stand-up and sing-a-longs with a triple shot of audience participation on the side. Stirring stuff that may leave you mixed up and shaken... but wanting a martini bit more!
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 23:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Angela Bra: Social Calendar Girl
Angela Bra
NP Drag, Musical Comedy
Attention class! Miss Angela Bra is your supply teacher today for this very special pun-powered sing-a-long musical lesson on how to handle yourself in any social situation. Best Comedy Show nominee, Buxton Fringe 2023. Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties) B 0131
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 20:40(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Angle of the North
Natalie Durkin / PBH's Free Fringe N Musical comedy 'If Greggs don’t sponsor this woman they are really missing a trick' SSSS (Scotsman). Stereotypical northern musical comedian explores what it means to be northern in London. PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider (Southsider) B 0131 226 0000 V 148 G E5 2
Aug 3-13,15-18,20-25 16:30(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ania Magliano: Forgive Me, Father
Country Mile Productions in association with Avalon Management
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and a random girl you don't know starts telling you her secrets? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee.
Pleasance Courtyard (Above)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:40(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 18:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Anirban Dasgupta: Polite Provocation
Soho Theatre and OML TM Stand-up, Solo show
Anirban explores three generations of his family back to British India, the birth of his daughter and the question: what world did he bring his child into? Expect personal stories, sardonic cynicism and big laughs.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:25(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Anna Akana: It Gets Darker Show And Tell
TMP Stand-up
After a stalking incident forced Anna into retirement for six years, she's back with a restraining order and a plethora of new stories. Emmy-nominated Netflix and Comedy Central star. 'Brilliant and poignant' (Diablo Cody).
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V
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Anna Beros
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Self-realisation might include a bunch of dicks, drugs and aspirations to motherhood. A brutally honest, punchy stand-up journey from origin stories of sluttery to courting non-monogamy, psychedelics and heterosexual hazards. From curiosity to clarity.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 00:25(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Anna Beros – Creampie Curious
Anna Beros N Stand-up, Solo show
Romping through the feats, fiascos and fluids of her 30s from Melbourne to Berlin, Anna celebrates nasty sex with manners, German empathy and non-judgmental feminism. Brutally honest, punchy, sex-positive, dark and upbeat stand-up.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 23:10(1h)
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Anna Clifford: Got Jokes? (Work in Progress)
Anna Clifford TFN Storytelling, Work in Progress
After the successful debut of her comedy hour, I See Deadly People (available on YouTube), Anna is back with new jokes, a nearly there show, and you decide what stays and what goes. Hootanannies @ Home Street (The Comedy Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 110 G F3
Antics Joke Show:
Sketch and Improv Comedy
Up the Antics
FL Improv, Sketch show
Up the Antics (BBC Radio 4 Extra) present an hour of hilarious sketches plus improvised scenes with special guests! 'Up the Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute' (EdFringeReview.com).
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Ege Öztokat
TFL Stand-up, Musical comedy
Stand-up comedian Ege Öztokat talks, sings and screams about the wonderfully terrible predicament of existing as a young woman in Turkey. Side effects may include loss of faith in dating and slightly offensive earworms.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
£10.00 (£5.00 SD) Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 20:45(50m) £15.00 (£10.00 SD)
Anu Vaidyanathan: BC:AD –Before Children, After Diapers Anu Vaidyanathan TMP
BC:AD – Before Children, After Diapers is a stand-up comedy show and one mad brown mommy's take on how definitions of words change from before having children to after changing diapers.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 X
£12.50 (£11.50)
Annie and Angela's Dumbgenz and Dragqueenz
Annie and Angela NP Drag, Musical Comedy
Annie and Angela fall through a lipsync-hole into a parallel dimension of musical comedy tucked full of swords and sassery. Are they for real? I’ve seen Stranger Things... Best Musical Comedy, Morecambe Fringe.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 17:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Annie Boyle: Annie Are You OK?
Junkyard Artists
TM Theatre, LGBTQ+
A one-woman show about grief, Delta Goodrem and a cow called Madonna.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 13:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Anthony Rodman: Words from a Man Who Cannot Read
Bunch of Clowns
TFLP Stand-up, Storytelling Can't hold a hand, conversation or baby... Anthony Rodman hopes to reel in the audience with an hour of stand-up. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1 10:25(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 10:25(1h) £5.00
Arielle Dundas: Hyperactivity Disorder
Arielle Dundas
NP Stand-up, Neurodiversity-led
Arielle explores everything from making carelesss mistakes, breaking her own heart, struggling with time management, obsessing over politics and misplacing her keys. Relatable for people with ADHD. Informative for people without it. Hilarious for everyone.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 22:20(1h) £7.50
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Aug 1-11,13-25 11:15(1h)
Iain MacDonald / Free Festival
K Stand-up
Glaswegian comedian and author Iain MacDonald embraces the international aspect of comedy as he takes you on a pun-venture around the world with a joke for each and every country!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
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3x Emmy® nominated production company Thrapp Theatrics
TFNP Immersive, Satire
Emmy® award winner Jacki Thrapp teaches you how to sell out your Fringe show in an immersive pyramid scheme parody paired with a side of manipulation and capitalism. Free cocktail and hat included! Social Media: @JackiThrapp. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
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Arthur Smith and Phil Nice in OOF!
Arthur Smith & Phil Nice
TMP Theatre
Legendary double act Fiasco Job Job, Arthur Smith and Phil Nice, having surprisingly beaten the visitation of the grim reaper, reunite for one final time to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Hilarious sit-down drama.
Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 14:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12-15 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Artificial Intelligence
Improvisation
Improbotics
TK Science and Technology, Improv Award-winning Improbotics presents a 'groundbreaking' (FringeReview.co.uk, 2022), 'most innovative' (Paris Fringe) science comedy show hosted by an endearing robot. Improvisers wearing augmented reality glasses get inspiration from AI. Come for the robots, stay for the humans!
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram)
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15 19:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18 19:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Ashley Gavin: My Therapist is Dying
Show And Tell
TMP Stand-up
After a sell-out tour earlier this year, Ashley brings a new show to the Fringe. Seen on Netflix, Hulu and Comedy Central. Host of top-charting podcast We’re Having Gay Sex. ‘Screamingly-funny comedic-force-of-nature’ (GO Magazine).
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:50(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 18:50(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Ashley Haden: Political and Correct
Ashley Haden / Free Festival
NP Political, Satire
Ashley Haden is back with his satirical eye, angry words and caustic wit. 'Three shades darker than Frankie Boyle... a hidden gem' (National). 'Absolutely merciless. he is terrific' (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 18:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords
Ashley Haden / Free Festival
L Satire, Political
Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians, angry about the news, and top comedians and the audience doing the crossword. Get angry, get the clues and get the laughs. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 13:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Asian Comedy Showcase
Bowtie Productions / Free Festival
L Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
From the East to Edinburgh, it's The Asian Comedy Showcase! Back for a second year, catch some of the best Asian acts (and one token white person) from all over the world!
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 14:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
An Asian Queer Story: Coming Out to Dead People
Ricky Sim Comedy, LLC
TL LGBTQ+, Storytelling
After receiving rave reviews at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre debut, Ricky is bringing back this comedy about grief, family and a secret carried to the grave.
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 13:45(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,12 13:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Ask The Comedian –A Reverse Crowdwork Show
Lee Hudson / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Improv
Bored of watching comedians ask the audience questions? Then come to the show where we flip that dynamic and allow you the audience to ask the questions to the comedian! Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 15-25 00:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Asli Akbay: Tomboy TuzBiber
TFN Stand-up, Solo show
Asli was always a Tomboy. As a kid she rebelled. As a teenager, things got complicated. So how's life as a TomAdult? Join her on this comedic coming-of-age gender journey exploring how she ended up this way. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 16:00(1h) £10.00 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Aude Lener – Love Reboot The Queen Comedy
TFKP Solo show, Storytelling Wanna feel loved? Honestly, I'm no magician. I'm just French. How sexy is that? So if you like love stories that have nothing to do with love stories, get your tickets now. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 19:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£24.00 F)
Audience Anonymous
Trevor Lock / PBH's Free Fringe NP Improv, Devised
Audience Anonymous: where the first step is admitting you have a problem, the second is to share it anonymously with Trevor on WhatsApp, and the third is to listen as he turns it all into a show.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave) B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2
Aug 3-12,14-25 14:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Auld Cheeky
Auld Cheeky N Alternative comedy
Tip-top rib-ticklers from Edinburgh's resident chubby funsters. Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley) B 0131
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Aunty Ginger
TNP Cabaret, Drag
Based on a true story, join Aunty Ginger on a mission to find her Splashman. Cum along for songs, stand-up, a seminar in glory-hole etiquette and maybe together find her Splashman. Assembly George Square Studios (Underground) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XAug 2 21:45(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 21:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) S
An Aussie, African and Englishman Walk Into a Bar... Laugh Mob Entertainment
N Stand-up, Storytelling
A revolving door of different African, Australian and British comedians every show! Come support your home country's roots while learning about other cultures in the funniest way possible. Sold out 2022-23!
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 22:45(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Show And Tell
TK Improv
The smash-hit West End comedy celebrates its eleventh year at the Fringe! The all-star cast improvise a hilarious Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. 'Hilariously bold, wickedly funny' SSSSS (Times).
Baby Wants Candy
Baby Wants Candy, The Fully Improvised Full-Band Musical
TL Musical Comedy, Improv
Total Fringe sell-out six years running! You shout a title, we make a musical. One of the world's most popular comedy ensembles returns. Buy now, will sell out! 'Entertainment phenomenon... one word for them: Go!' SSSSS (Scotsman). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
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Bad Clowns and Good Friends
Bad Clowns Comedy NP Cabaret, Variety
The Bad Clowns are putting on a night of the best comedy acts from this year's festival every Friday and Saturday of the Fringe, and you're invited! SSSSS (LondonTheatre1.com). SSSSS (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). SSSS (Daily Express). Eve (Eve) B 0131 226 0000 V 454 G E4 2 Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 23:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Bad Clowns: HOSTAGE
Bad Clowns Comedy TL Interactive, Theatre
A pretentious, low-quality Fringe show gets taken over by a madman with a gun. The show, cast, and audience are all taken HOSTAGE! SSSSS (LondonTheatre1.com). SSSSS (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). SSSS (Daily Express).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 3-5,8-11 13:30(1h) £22.00 (£21.00) Aug 7 13:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Award-Winning Little Smash
Comedy: Best in Stand-Up
Little Smash Comedy
TN Stand-up
An hour of fast paced stand-up exactly how it should be! Featuring short sets from the industry's biggest names alongside rising stars.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
XAug 1-2 21:55(1h) £5.00 Aug 3-11,13-25 21:55(1h) £5.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Ayo Adenekan and Alvin Bang: Abandon God
Ayo Adenekan and Alvin Bang
TFMP Neurodiversity-led, Stand-up
Join Scottish up-and-comers Ayo Adenekan (Olga Koch Tour Support) and Alvin Bang for an hour of comedy skewering race, class – and how to escape your religion and disappoint your family.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-11,13-25 18:30(1h) £7.00 (£3.50)
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A-Z: The Geek's Guide to Seduction
Darius Davies
TFMP Satire, Multimedia
From Android to Zuckerberg – how to woo a partner whilst talking about discount codes, skincare routines and Wrestlemania. Darius Davies presents A-Z: The Geek's Guide to Seduction. 'Hilarious' (Chortle.co.uk).
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-26 19:45(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)
5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Bad in Bed: Arthritis to Insomnia
Ian TC
TFNP Stand-up, Solo show
What happens when you try to hit the hay, but it hits back. A stand-up show about how warped your world view can be when you just can’t sleep!
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge)) B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 13:30(1h) £5.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Bad Mums
RGB Monster
N Stand-up, International
Outrageous, late for school drop-off and definitely not on the PTA! Join Aussie Nikki Valentine and Scottish export Gill Cordiner for an hour of hysterical, unfiltered tales that have left crowds roaring with laughter and leaving rave reviews! Hootanannies @ Home Street (The Comedy Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 110 G F3
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 17:30(1h) £13.50 (£11.50)
Aug 17,23-25 22:00(1h) £13.50 (£11.50)
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Bailey Swilley and Ricky Sim: Don't Tell Our Bosses
Bailey Swilley / Ricky Sim / The Stand Comedy Club
TFNP LGBTQ+, Storytelling
Hate your job? So do we! Join Bailey and Ricky sharing stories about jobs from hell where they navigate office sexism, homophobia and racism amidst the chaos, jealousy, and horniness. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
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Bailey Swilley: Gimme a Sign!
Bailey Swilley
TFMP Solo show, Storytelling
In this vulnerable yet irreverent debut, Bailey Swilley shares how she got through her dad's death with the help of family, pop culture and an unhealthy obsession with ghosts. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Bald Man Sings Rihanna
Gary Sansome / PBH’s Free Fringe
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Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Back for a seventh year at the Fringe! 'Recommended for anyone who wants to laugh' (PelicanMagazine.com.au). 'An hour of pure entertainment and hilarity' SSSSS (BunburyMagazine.com).
BATSU!
BATSU! Moon in association with Underbelly TN Alternative Comedy, Immersive Edinburgh, are you ready? Warriors, are you ready? Returning to the Fringe after a sell-out 2023, witness comedians compete to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, a giant chicken and more jaw-dropping punishments. ‘Truly our favourite thing we’ve ever seen’ (Playbill). Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)
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XAug 1-2 22:45(2h) £12.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 22:45(2h) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 22:45(2h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
Aug 25 23:15(2h) £20.00 (£19.00)
Battle Counters!
John and Christian TFj Theatre
Aug 13-18 14:40(1h) £5.00
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 19:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Ballad of Steve Jobs and Buck Taskaroo
Full Hog
LP Alternative comedy
Steve Jobs is a visionary. Buck Taskaroo is a cowboy. They are best friends. Until fate gets in the way. A brilliant comedy for the Oxford-educated and well-endowed.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
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The Balls of Philadelphia
Danielle Solof
TFNP Storytelling, Solo show
Danielle might be spiritually connected to an idiot. Follow her through 18 months of overwhelming coincidences, and research on spirituality and the brain, as she figures out what on earth could possibly be going on. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
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Bangtail
Lil Wenker
TMP Clown, Theatre
Baddest. Cowboy. Texas. These are just a few words to describe the Baddest Cowboy in Texas. But something's missing. Join Bangtail as he roots 'n' toots from the mightiest mountains to the sauciest saloons in search of his manhood. Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:15(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Barce-laughter –
Two Heads are Better
Chris Groves and various artists FMP Stand-up
Join us for a hilarious split-hour stand-up show. Each day two comedians from Barcelona’s international comedy scene share the stage to deliver laughter-packed performances. It’s twice the fun and twice the laughs! Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 20:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee
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In a hero's journey you've seen a thousand times, Cal Counters must count to defeat Count Numbers, the ruler of Countovia, in the ancient game of Battle Counters. Count 'em up! Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11 12:10(55m) £11.00 (£8.50)
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Bear Pit
Lewis Dunn
NP Stand-up, Compilation
Lewis Dunn hosts while comedians compete for a share of the bucket... The catch? They can heckle each other to get control of the mic. Competitive stand-up and a one-off cult night. 'Berates the audience' (Guardian).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272
Aug 12 23:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Beast
Jordan Barr / Free Fringe
NP Dark comedy, LGBTQ+
It's Jordan Barr's Edinburgh Fringe debut! She's a Melbourne-based stand-up and Triple J presenter. Her comedy is fast-paced and dark. It's for people whose YouTube profile recommends 'best fights on Real Housewives' and 'music for anxious dogs'.
Laughing Horse @ Downstairs at Betty’s (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2
Aug 1-4,7-11,14-18,21-25 22:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-25 18:45(1h)
Some Funny Cluckers
NP Game show
Your chance to get thrown into a hilarious head-to-head with a top comedian. Test your wits and general knowledge as you battle for crown glory in this quiz show. Laugher guaranteed, victory uncertain.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Becky Cheatle: Starfighter
Becky Cheatle
TFMP Stand-up
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NP Alternative comedy, Political Award-winning Becky Fury (her real name) investigates the sometimes challenging identity that is being British-ish. 'Finest sticks of comedy dynamite to be found for love or a suggested donation' SSSS (Scotsgay).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-25 22:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Becky Goodman: The Day
My Sugar Daddy Dumped Me
Becky Goodman / PBH's Free Fringe
MP Musical comedy, Stand-up
A tragicomic, raw and vulnerable one-woman musical comedy about a 19-year-old's first ever relationship... with a 60-year-old married man – and the sugar daddy that saved
Becky Goodman from herself.
Bella Humphries: Square Peg
Bella Humphries
TFLP Stand-up, Solo show
Rising star Bella Humphries 'oozes charm' (BlizzardComedy. co.uk) in this hotly anticipated stand-up debut about family, farmers and finding out that being yourself is really hard work! As heard on BBC Radio Wales.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 1-2 18:10(1h) £5.00 Aug 3-11,13-25 18:10(1h) £8.00
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Ben Goldsmith: CrimeLandTown
Ben Goldsmith
TFKP Character Comedy, Alternative Comedy
A one-man spoof of the Italian-American gangster epic. Like Goodfellas, but really dumb. Ben has sold-out shows in London, Prague and Edinburgh. As heard on BBC Radio. 'Slick, funny. Confident ridiculousness' (TheSpyInTheStalls.com).
Aug 2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2
Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 17:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Bedlam Late
Bedlam Fringe and Liebenspiel
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Alternative comedy takes over Bedlam Fringe! See the most exciting acts from all over the UK in a curated lineup of one-off weirdness. Something different every night. Full lineup at bedlamfringe.co.uk/late.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
£10.00 (£9.00)
Bedtime Stories
Mhari Aitchison and Becca Fielden
NP Storytelling, New writing
'There's no greater love story than female friendship'. Talking through bad sex, irresponsible parenting, the lighter side of dementia and the overall ups and downs of being a girl your twenties.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)
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Ben Miller: Volcano
Ben Miller
TFM Science and Technology, Stand-up
An hour of volcano jokes from NYC-based scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller. Yes, that photo is real. He's made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake, and he's not afraid of you.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 13:05(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) Buy a ticket in advance to
Benedict Townsend: Friends With Benedict
Benedict Townsend
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 22:15(50m) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Before Fame
Michael Burdett
TLP Comedy, Spoken word
The extraordinary untold backstory of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley by the man who discovered them when they were part of an unknown ska band. And how he did something remarkable with the recordings they made together. Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:35(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 13:35(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
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Bella Hull: Piggie
Queenie Miller in association with Avalon
TLP Stand-up
Bella Hull's let out her inner child; now it's at large. Is it too late to teach it some f****** manners? As seen on BBC1, ITV2 and Comedy Central. Tour support for Russell Howard and Phil Wang. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 21:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
After a series of sold-out London performances, Benedict Townsend brings his stand-up show to the Fringe for the very first time. Get ready for stories, surprises, and possibly even laughs.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11 16:00(45m) £10.00 (£7.50)
Benji Waterstones: Maddening (Work in Progress)
Benji Waterstones
TFM Storytelling, New writing
Comedian, NHS psychiatrist and author Benji Waterstones road tests more tales from the psych ward for his second book. 'Rising star' (Evening Standard). 'Darkly comic and enlightening' (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 1 16:35(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) Aug 2-11,13-25 16:35(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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Benny Shakes: Respect
Ingenious Fools Ltd / Free Festival MP Solo show
Come along and learn how to be shaky, so you can nail that role on TV as a disabled person! No Blue Badge? Fake it 'til you make it. 'Sharp, funny and fearless' (Karen Bayley).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
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Best in Class
Best in Class N Stand-up, Compilation
A crowdfunded, profit-sharing show that champions the rich talent of working-class comedians. Winner: Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize 2022. 'A great showcase of genuine talent' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'Wonderfully funny' SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Mark Vigeant
TL Solo show, Interactive
Immerse yourself in the wedding reception of a nontraditional ceremony where the groom's brother is set to give the toast from hell! Full of laughter, singing, dancing, crying, screaming, clowning, audience participation, and full-blown existential crises.
ZOO Playground (Playground 2)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,12,14-15,19-22 21:50(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-25 15:15(1h)
Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Art of Comedy N Stand-up
A revolving line-up of some of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from around the Fringe.
'A comedy smorgasbord' SSSS (GreatScott.media).
'A fine set of comics, who entertained everyone in the room' (Rip It Up).
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
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Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)
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Aug 1-25 23:55(1h)
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Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024
Joss Jones for EdCom Productions
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Lunchtime comedy club showcasing established favourites and rising stars hand-picked from across the Fringe. Different line-up daily. Great value, great venue and great fun. 'A brilliant way to discover new talent' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XAug 1 13:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:10(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 13:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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The Best of Irish Comedy
The Stand Comedy Club
TFM Stand-up, Compilation
Celebrating 25 years at the Fringe! Excellent value Irish showcase returns for 2024. Previous guests include Dara Ó Briain, Aisling Bea, Dylan Moran and Vittorio Angelone. ‘Wonderful line-up truly justifies show’s title’ (Edinburgh Evening News).
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 2-25 17:15(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 1-25 21:30(1h)
Best of Northern Irish
Ingenious Fools Ltd / Free Festival N Compilation, Stand-up
A showcase of up-and-coming and established Northern Irish talent, hosted by William Thompson (BBC New Comedy Award finalist 2021) and Micky Bartlett, 'a natural stand-up with more than a touch of Billy Connolly' (Chortle.co.uk). Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Best of Red Raw
The Stand Comedy Club
TFN Stand-up, Compilation
Our long-running weekly beginners’ showcase is considered one of the best open mics in the UK. This is where everyone starts and we’re bringing you the best from across the Fringe. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
The Best of Scottish Comedy
The Stand Comedy Club
TFN Comedy, Stand-up
Scotland's best comedians in the club that started it all. The Stand is the legendary launchpad of the Scottish circuit’s biggest stars like Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle, Fern Brady and Daniel Sloss. Different line-up nightly! The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558
Best of So You Think You're Funny?
Gilded Balloon TM
See the best up-and-coming comedians before they make
Best of the Fest: The New Class Assembly Festival M Variety, Stand-up
The best place in town to catch rising comedy stars and your Fringe favourites. A different show every night! Head to AssemblyFestival.com to see line-ups.
(Piccolo)
22:25(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 8,15,22 22:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
The Best Stand Ups of Edinburgh Sean Conrad / PBH’s Free Fringe NP Stand-up
Produced by NYC comedian Sean Conrad, experience a legendary venue with a rotating cast of award-winning comics from around the world. You never know who might drop in!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4 Aug
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TNP Stand-up, Spoken word
Join Bev Gray for her clean-ish, Scottish comedy as she discusses an ethnicity identity crisis and dangers of parenting. Bev hosts comedians from all over the world in a global comedy sampler-platter of laughs. Saint Stephen's Theatre (The Vault) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 2-25 17:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Bex Turner / Free Festival
NP Alternative Comedy, Character Comedy
Awkward sex symbol Maybe West shares her encounters with awkward characters from the 1920s-1990s, each struggling to find love through neurodiversity.
'Rebekka Turner plays several highly funny characters with a League of Gentlemen edge' (Simon Topping).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
18:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 14-25 00:30(1h)
June Tuesday and Maria Pollard / Free Festival
N Stand-up, LGBTQ+
June Tuesday and Maria Pollard are the best unstable, hot, bi stand-up comedians to come out of Wales and possibly the world. 'Boundless energy' (EdFringeReview.com). Writer for BBC Radio Wales.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Becky Umbers: Big Bad Beck and the Three Little Pigs
Becky Umbers
TFL Work in Progress, Stand-up
Join award-winning New Zealand comedian Becky Umbers on a whimsical journey through her laughable life. In this joyful WIP, she'll encounter everything from three blind fish to three little pigs.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-25 15:10(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase!
Monkey Barrel Comedy
N Stand-up, Compilation
Scotland's Best Comedy Venue, Chortle Awards, welcomes back its Fringe showcase for 2024! A new line-up every night with the best acts from the Monkey Barrel line-up and elsewhere across the Fringe.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)
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Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 20:30(1h20m) £12.00
Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25 20:30(1h20m) £10.00 (£9.00)
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 2-3,10,17,24 23:20(1h20m) £12.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Big Value Comedy Show
Just the Tonic
TN Compilation, Stand-up
Big Value Comedy Show is an established showcase of the best new comedic talent. Four acts performing per show. Launched in 1995, previous acts include Micky Flanaghan, Sarah Millican, Jason Manford, Jim Jeffries and Romesh Ranganathan.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
XAug 1 15:25(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:25(1h) £10.00
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 15:25(1h) £7.00
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Billy Kirkwood MP Stand-up, Improv
A brand-new wild, fast, funny, and often filthy show from the award-winning Scottish comic that bursts with positivity, frantic stand-up and improv comedy energy: and any nonsense we pick up along the way.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-6,8-12,14-20,22-26 14:45(55m)
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Biscuit Barrel: Not Another 69-Sketch Show
The Biscuit Barrel
TLP Sketch show, Absurdist
'Most reliable sketch group in the game' SSSS (EdFringeReview.com). 69 sketches in an hour! Featuring slapstick and wordplay at break-neck speed. 'An excellent comedy show' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:40(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 15:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
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Bishops: Farewell Bruce Porcelain
Off Script Productions
TMP Sketch show
Following their award-nominated debut, Bishops return to commemorate the life of their enigmatic mentor... Bruce Porcelain. ‘A simple joy’ (Scotsman). 'Riotous' SSSS½ (The Student Newspaper). ‘The future of sketch comedy’ SSSS (Darkchat). Sold-Out Edinburgh Fringe 2021. Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 18:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 18:55(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 16:15(1h)
The Bite – Mixed-Bill Stand-Up Stags Woodward and Mixed Line-Up
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A fabulous mixed-bill of new and established acts in a daily changing line-up. A fantastic way to see a bite-sized chunk of the Fringe. You’ll be talking about this show for years to come. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
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Blake Everett: Freak Behaviour
Blake Everett
FM Sketch show, Musical Comedy
Blake is a sketch and musical comedian, and a freak. Come laugh, point and gawk at him. An absurd fever dream from start to finish. 'Complete and utter mayhem' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Blood, Sweat and Beers: How One Man Overcame a Complete Lack of Ability to Represent His Country
Mick Colliss
FM Storytelling
The laugh-out-loud true story of Mick Colliss, who achieved his boyhood dream – just not in the way you might think. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Board Game Smackdown
James Cook / Free Festival
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The cult hit is back! The funniest Fringe performers play board/card/party games live on stage. Hosted by award-winning comedian and UK board game champion, James Cook. See website for listings, video clips and more. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 13:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 12 18:30(1h)
Bob Doolally
Bob Doolally / The Stand Comedy Club
FN Stand-up, Theatre
Legendary ex-footballer and non-recovering alcoholic returns with more ugly musings on the beautiful game. 'Uses football as a metaphor to examine the British psyche' (Guardian). 'Foul mouthed and politically incorrect' (Scotsman).
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Bobby Davro: Everything is Funny... If You Can Laugh at It
Bobby Davro
TNP Stand-up, Cabaret
One of the UK's best-known celebrity entertainers' first Fringe full run, after a series of sell-out shows last year. Guaranteed belly laughs – a master of his craft.
Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)
B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 21:00(1h) £20.00 Aug 4-8,11,14-15,18,21-22,25 21:00(1h) £18.50
Bodega Bonnies
Blair Dawson and Jill Gonzalez / The Stand Comedy Club
TFMP Stand-up
From the borough of Brooklyn to the Burgh of Edin, join New Yorkers Blair Dawson and Jill Gonzalez with stand-up that’s actually funny! New rotations each night of the fest’s best, from all over, but mostly NYC.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 2-12 18:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Blind Mirth Presents: A Guide to Disappointing Your Parents
Blind Mirth
FMP Improv
Blind Mirth returns to Fringe in a blaze of glory and parental disdain. Different every show, St Andrews' funniest, sexiest (and only) improvised comedy troupe invite you for chaos and comedy. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 20:05(50m) £7.00 (£5.50 SO)
Body, Pauline Eyre
Pauline Eyre
TFLP Stand-up, Solo show
She's had it all her life and, finally, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to celebrate her body. It's quite challenging, learning to love yourself, isn't it? But if you don't do it now, when will you?
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-24 12:30(1h) £8.00 (£5.00)
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Bone Man
NP Absurdist, Character comedy
Bone Man has returned to ride once again. Who is Bone Man? What does he want? What does he have in his bag?
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
23:55(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Boorish Trumpson
Claire Parry
Tj Clown, Interactive
Boorish Trumpson will stop at nothing to gain ultimate control over the orchestra. YOU are the orchestra. #MakeMusicGreatAgain. An interactive, music and clowning-filled satire of power from critically acclaimed Lecoq-trained clown Claire Parry. 'Mesmerising clowning' SSSSS (Express). Assembly Roxy (Downstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 12:10(1h10m) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 12:10(1h10m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15 12:10(1h10m) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Bot Brothers: A Story of Our Times
Stolen Table Collective / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Alternative comedy, Clown
Two robo-twins, separated at birth and torn apart by class, navigate the normal human world of 1980s Liverpool in this two-man comedy. Loosely based on Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers. PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar (Globe) B 0131 226 0000 V 161 G D5
Aug 3-9,11-23,25 20:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Brennan Reece: Me Me Me
Impatient Productions / United Agents / PBH’s Free Fringe
KP Stand-up
Live at the Apollo. Roast Battle. 100 million+ views online. Everything was going perfectly for this cheeky Northern gobshite, until he got fired for telling a joke. A really bad one. Only joking. SSSS (Scotsman).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-12,14-25 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Brett Epstein: Alone on Stage
Brooklyn Bottling Company
TFN Solo show, LGBTQ+
Brett Epstein reflects upon the highs and lows of being an artist, being alone and Being Alive™. A darkly comic Brooklyn Bottling Company solo show. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2 20:45(45m) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 3-10 20:45(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) Aug 12-17 20:45(45m) £11.00 (£9.00)
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Brian Gallagher: Planet of the Vapes
Brian Gallagher
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Follow this very funny Irishman from first rebellious puff at 13, to the smoke-filled milestones of adulthood, up to a hilarious hypnosis session in his 30s. As seen on RTÉ and Virgin Media TV. Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic)) B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-25 21:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £9.50, £12, £14.50 and £18. Aug 4-8,11-12,14-15,18-19,21-22 21:30(1h)
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Aug 1-17 10:15(1h)
A Brief Case
Glass Crumpet
jP Family-friendly, Farce
There’s been a murder! And we need your help to find the culprit. Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe, join Glass Crumpet in this hilarious mystery-comedy, featuring family-friendly fun for everyone, from nursery to nursing homes.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Bristol Revunions Presents: All You Can Eat!
Bristol Revunions
FLP Sketch show
The five-star Bristol Revunions are back, and they've got some incredible new recipes to serve with some delicious laughs. With flavours for every palate, catch them before the buffet goes cold!
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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BriTANicK: Cash Grab Live
Stamptown proudly presents MP Game show, Sketch show BriTANicK have written for Saturday Night Live, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and other stuff that was less successful. Join them as they bring their online weekly talk show off the internet and into real life!
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Aug 11,18 23:10(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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BriTANicK: Dummy
Stamptown proudly presents TLP Sketch show, Absurdist
Sold-out run: Edinburgh Fringe (2022-2023). Former Saturday Night Live and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia writers, Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher are back with a brand new show! SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 20:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 20:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Brits Abroad: Banned
The Embers Collective and StumbleTrip Theatre
KP Live music, Theatre
After being banned from going anywhere abroad, yes even Benidorm, British tourists are forced to go on holiday to the only place that’ll have 'em. Hell. At least it’ll be hot. ‘Sexy, funny and unforgettable’ SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Aug 15-19,21-25 19:30(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Bronwyn Kuss: Sounds Good
Bronwyn Kuss in association with Assembly Festival
TL Stand-up
Captivating audiences with wry tales of misadventures and admittedly poor life choices, Bronwyn's specialty is extremely dry recounts of everyday tragedies. Winner of Pinder Prize and Director’s Choice Award, Melbourne Comedy Festival SSSS (Time Out).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
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Aug 1-11 17:00(1h) £10.00
Bryan Berlin
TFK Storytelling, Stand-up
Bryan's been a runner for 10 years, but still doesn't know if he likes it. Join him in this love/hate comedic storytelling journey to try and find an answer.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Lexi Manchester feat Jimmy Hook
MP Improv, Stand-up
Exploring the funny within a little bubble using a combination of improv and stand-up. A "solo" show. Honest. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 1-11,13-25 14:30(1h)
Iain MacDonald L Game show, Compilation
Four comedians try to beat the buzzwords in this comedy gameshow. All you need to do is cross the words off your card as the comics say them to win prizes! It's Bingo – but comical.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall
Caitlin Cook
MP Cabaret, Multimedia
Sold-out run: Off-Broadway (2023). Cook's hit bathroom graffiti musical transforms stall scribbles into this confessional, immersive, and hilarious one-of-a-kind show. 'The gold standard of musical comedy' (New York Times).
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Aug 14,19-21 21:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 15-18,22-25 21:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) S
Caitriona Dowden is Holier Than Thou
Caitriona Dowden / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Chortle award-winner and lapsed Catholic, Caitriona loves medieval saints so much she's decided to become one. She'll show you how with an hour of graphs, religious guilt and floating nuns. 'Unique and imaginative' (Chortle.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-25 12:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 2-25 20:15(55m)
Cal Halbert – Calcoholic
Cal Halbert
TFN Stand-up, Storytelling
Drinking is brilliant, isn't it? It's really, really good. I love it so much. I've never felt uncomforatble in the pub. There's a reason I don't do it anymore. ‘Beatifically composed, accomplished storyteller' (Scotsman).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
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The Cambridge Footlights
International Tour 2024
The Cambridge Footlights
TL Sketch show
'The most renowned sketch troupe of them all' (Independent) embark on their annual international tour! The Cambridge Footlights are back with six of Cambridge's best student comedians performing a brand new sketch show!
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:30(1h) £11.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 8,12-15,20-22,26 16:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
The Cambridge Impronauts
The Cambridge Impronauts
TM Improv
This short-form improvisation show includes games, such as Party Quirks, led by audience prompts. Celebrating its 21st birthday and sold-out shows in 2023, Cambridge University's improvisers return after seven years resident at the Gilded Balloon.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 11:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 11:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Can Duggan? Should Duggan? Will Duggan
Impatient Productions TKP Stand-up
Will Duggan has made peace with the idea that he's probably never going to realise all that potential he had as a child. But he can still achieve something, right? Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 15:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 15:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Car Boot
Ayla Pengelly-Moore, Annabelle Minkova
TFMP Stand-up
Split bill hour of emerging talent Mia Minkova and Ayla Moore. Car Boot showcases their finest material, some bits that are treasures now and some that will be worth a lot one day. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1-3 19:40(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-11,13-25 19:40(1h) £10.00
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Carl Donnelly: Boosegumps
Strip Light Productions and Ebdon Management
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Carl used to spend the Fringe in a haze of booze, narcotics and award nominations. He's now a married, middle-aged dad with recurring stomach ulcers, a bald patch and recently purchased some anti-leakage boxer shorts. Oh god.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 21:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Caroline McEvoy: Glass Child
Caroline McEvoy
FMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Caroline had a pretty typical childhood. Her younger brother, who has autism, did not. In her latest show, Caroline looks back at their upbringing in Northern Ireland, with 45 minutes of jokes, stories and silliness.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 19-25 14:40(45m) £7.00 (£5.00)
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Carter Morgan TMP
This show is about death, being cool before then and giving a f*ck. Which isn't cool, but someone's gotta say it: if we're gonna have to eat billionaires to survive, I choose Rihanna. Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 22:20(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22,26 22:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Catherine Bohart: Again, With Feelings
Soho Theatre
FL Stand-up, Storytelling
One of the UK and Ireland's most exciting comics reckons with death-obsessed parents, queer reproduction and her feelings (again). As seen on Live At The Apollo. 'Firecracker hour... her best yet' SSSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Times) Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 C
Aug 10-11,15-18,22-25 12:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 12-14,20-21 12:00(1h) £9.00
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Catherine Cohen: Come For Me Berk's Nest
TM Musical Comedy, Cabaret
Following a world tour and her critically acclaimed Netflix special, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Catherine Cohen returns to the Fringe. 'Outrageously sharp' SSSS (Guardian). 'Winningly funny' SSSS (Evening Standard). 'Fabulous' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XAug 1 22:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-5,8-11,15-18,22-25 22:00(1h) £18.00 (£16.00)
Aug 12,19 22:00(1h) £17.00 (£15.00) S
Catherine McCafferty: (Not) That Bad
Catherine McCafferty
TFMP Alternative Comedy, Dark Comedy
Catherine McCafferty is (Not) That Bad. This dark comedy is about growing up in alcoholism, coming out of the closet, watching her dad die and (arguably) worst of all: shitting herself in public!
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 1 15:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 15:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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A Celebration of Father Ted Joe Rooney
FL Absurdist
A Celebration of Father Ted is an homage to the 90’s sitcom involving music, stand-up, video, slides and audience participation hosted by the comedian/actor who played Father Damo. 'Infectiously manic delivery' (Ardal O'Hanlon).
Le Monde (Shanghai)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
Aug 12-15,18-22,25 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 16-17,23-24 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
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Celya AB: Of All People
Berk's Nest in association with Dawn Sedgwick Management
TMP Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
Celya is good in a crisis but cries at flash-mob videos. Following multiple sell-out tours, the Live at the Apollo star returns to tackle the big three: beauty, money and the void. Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 17:20(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7,12-13,19-21 17:20(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) S
Chanel Ali: Break Up With Your
RGB Monster
TNP Stand-up, International
If you can break up with your dad, you can break up with anyone. Join star of the NYC comedy scene to learn how to fight everyone – and win.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 12-25 20:20(1h)
The Chaos Queens of Reykjavik
Lovísa Lára and Mekkin Roff
N Stand-up, Dark comedy
Darlings of the Icelandic comedy scene Lovísa Lára and Mekkin Roff take the stage to talk life, love and the pursuit of Enrique Iglesias.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Character Building Experience
Sasha Ellen
TM Compilation, Improv
A Dungeons-and-Dragons-style comedic roleplaying game show, suitable for the experts, the novices and the uninitiated-but-curious, hosted by Gamesmaster Sasha Ellen. SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). SSSS (Indiependent.co.uk). SSSS (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). SSSS (PhoenixRemix.com). SSSSS (StarburstMagazine.com). Shortlisted for Broadway World's Comedy Award.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)
Charlie Chaplin’s Late-Night Cinema Candle Concerts
FL Film, Comedy
Relive the golden age of Hollywood as award-winning cinema pianist Matthew Shiel improvises a film score to Charlie Chaplin's best silent films including The Gold Rush (1925) – live! 'Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com).
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Charlie George: Burning Down the House
Chambers Touring Ltd
TMP Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
Meet Charlie George: an ex-Jehovah's Witness escape artist and walking survival guide. This debut stand-up hour is a wild, laugh-till-you-snort journey from the brink of doomsday's doorstep to the present.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 18:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
BSL signed/interpreted performance
Hatty Ashdown FMP Game show, Stand-up
Hatty Ashdown (Comedy Central, BBC Radio 4) presents a show of mad-cap games, shames and oversharing. Life is a game, and this is the game of her life! Are you ready to play? 'Innately funny' (Chortle.co.uk).
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Aug 15-25 18:00(1h) £6.00 (£5.00)
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Cheekykita: An Octopus, The Universe 'n' Stuff
Cheekykita / Free Festival
M Clown, Alternative comedy
Multi award-winning Cheekykita's one-woman tour-de-force nonsense trip through the universe with an octopus. 'It's brilliant' (BBC Radio 4). 'Hilarious, bizarre and endearing all rolled into one absolute delight of a show' SSSSS (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk).
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
Aug 1-13 15:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Chelsea Birkby: This is Life, Cheeky Cheeky
Chelsea Birkby
TFMP Stand-up
Smart, silly comedy about lust for life and also ass. Amused Moose Best Debut 2022. Writer for Mock the Week. 'Brilliant' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Sharp mind' SSSS (Telegraph). 'Packed with gags' SSSS½ (Sunday Post).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 21:20(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)
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Gilded Balloon and Pantovillain Ltd
KP Theatre
Inspired by late great comedy legend, Andy Gray, and his battle with leukaemia, join Rab's journey to redemption and hope, learning even his childhood hero couldn't do it alone.
Starring Grant Stott, Jordan Young and Gail Watson.
Chloe Petts:
How You See Me, How You Don't Avalon
TLP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
After two smash-hit, sell-out runs, Chloe Petts returns with a brand-new show and this time it gets personal. SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Evening Standard). SSSS (Metro).
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Choose My Own Road –Cantonese Comedy Show
Chan Lok Tim
L Solo show, Stand-up
During a 2023 tour to 10 cities, has Tim grown as a person? What are the strangest things about each place? How do Hong Kong people fit into the same world? theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Chortle Student Comedy Award Final
Chortle
M Stand-up, Compilation
Hundreds entered, now one rising stand-up star will be crowned Britain's funniest student. Exciting! Previous finalists include Joe Lycett, Phil Wang, Simon Bird, Jamali Maddix, Chris Ramsey and more. Who'll be next? MC: Mark Watson. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 1-11 15:30(1h) £10.00
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
Aug 15-24 19:40(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Cheryl-Lee Fast: Hypnotic Love
Fast Productions Ltd
TFMP Dark Comedy, Drama
Is it true that your unconscious mind knows more than you do? Inspired by real events, Cheryl-Lee Fast invites you to a cautionary tale of love and hypnosis where happiness grapples with unintended consequences.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Aug 15-25 11:30(1h)
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A Chinese and an Indian Walk into a Sweatshop
Ash and Xinyi / Free Festival
LP Stand-up, Storytelling
(Not) your stereotypical model-immigrants. Join us as we get into trouble all over Europe in our journey through life, sex and love, social norms, paperwork, etc. Time for some scandalous jokes!
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 1-12,14-25 16:00(1h) Pay
A Chip Off the Gold Block
Leslie Gold / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Storytelling
A transatlantic middle-aged Jewish atheist divorcee walks into a bar... Expect bold storytelling, batshit family drama, and at least one really good rant from Leslie Gold (as seen at the Comedy Store).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
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Chris and Seán Are Two Sailors Who Are Nuts
Chris and Seán
TMP Absurdist, Improv
Chris and Seán are two sailors who are nuts! That's it! Comedians Chris Locke and Seán Cullen combine unique forms of comedic insanity to produce hilarious mayhem! Ahoy, matey!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 XJul 31-Aug 2
22:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed A Lovely Time Productions
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
An unlikely fellowship converges in this epic tale of a cursed reunion. Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee (The Delightful Sausage), Alma's Not Normal (BBC 2) and Icklewick FM (BBC R4). SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5 XJul 31-Aug 1 12:10(1h) £5.00 Aug 2,8-9,15-16,22-23 12:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 12:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 7,14,19-21
Chris Forbes: Collywobble
Chris Forbes
FMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Star of hit BBC shows such as Scot Squad, The Farm and The Other
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Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson
Chris Grace
K Solo show, Artist(s) of Colour
2023 sell-out show! Chris Grace, Chinese-American actor best known for playing Jerry on Superstore, presents a loving comic biography of America's greatest Asian actor. 'You will love Chris Grace!' (Ed Gamble). 'Must see!' (Kristen Schaal).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aug 8-12 22:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)
Chris Grace TLP Solo show, Theatre
A tragic and hilarious exploration of the important questions: Why do we die? How do we cope? And should we really hum
Another One Bites the Dust when performing CPR?
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 13:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
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Chris Groves: The One About the Cow
Christopher Groves FLP Stand-up, Improv
Hilarious stand-up comedy and improvised silliness from Chris Groves. The only problem, he only had time to prepare one joke! Yes it’s one comedian, one hour, one joke and endless laughs!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 18:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Chris Tavener is Faking Cool
Chris Tavener
TFK Music, Satire
Watch Chris Tavener battle his intrusive thoughts through the medium of witty, satirical songs. Will it work? Not likely... As heard on BBC 6 Music, Sky's Showcase TV and live at Glastonbury Festival. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 18:10(45m) £8.00 (£7.00)
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Chris Thorburn: Cineman
Chris Thorburn / The Stand Comedy Club
TFM Multimedia, Stand-up
A comedy show all about movies. Winner of the Funny Fringe Award, RVK Fringe 2023. British Comedy Guide
Recommended Show, Edinburgh Fringe 2023. 'Hilarious' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com).
'He's going to go far' (NPR.org).
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:45(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 14:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Chris Turner: Childish
AEG Presents
TM Musical Comedy, Stand-up
As a child, Chris wanted to be a comedian and a rock star. After 15 years of following the first dream, he's booked a live band to help achieve the other!
'The Fringe holy grail' SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2
XAug 1 17:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:45(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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Chris Weir: Well Flung
Chris Weir
TMP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
For his debut hour, Chris Weir (BBC Scotland, Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year finalist) leads us through his first ever holiday fling, set in the sunny cruising beaches of Gran Canaria.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie ) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Aug 3-4,7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 14:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Christian Dart: Bigger Than The Christmas Turkey
Christian Dart
TKP Musical Comedy, Storytelling Bigger Than The Christmas Turkey is a laugh-out-loud musical hour inside the whimsical world of Christian Dart, where you'll hear about his birth weight, love life, childhood theatrical aspirations and lust for guacamole.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Christopher Hall: Girl For All Seasons
Mick Perrin Worldwide
TNP LGBTQ+, Stand-up
Social media sensation (12M likes, 50M views) Christopher tells of his life as a 'boy who's a bit girly'. Men are from Mars, but girls are from Venus, and life's more fun over there. Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 21:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Scary Times
Off The Kerb Productions L Stand-up, Solo show Stand-up from CMB. As seen and heard on Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Comedy Central, Enjoy An Album, Some Laugh and Here Comes The Guillotine. 'On killer form with self-assurance and self-deprecation...Hit after hit.' SSSS (FEST). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 2,5,8 19:35(1h) £12.00
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Aug 15-17 23:55(1h10m) £10.00
Chump's Comedy
NP Stand-up
Chump’s has quickly gained a reputation as one of the coolest most-exciting new comedy nights in the UK. Join them for three nights of mixed bills, consisting of the best-new acts and household names at the Fringe.
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Aug 2-12,14-19,21-26 22:40(1h)
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
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Jessica Brodkin
NP Solo show, Musical comedy
The CIA Spiritual Healer is a hilarious and heart-wrenching true story of a Central Intelligence Agency officer’s mental health crisis that led to a spiritual awakening that led her to becoming a reiki healer/comedian!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6, £8, £10 and £12.
Clayton Smith: Guns For Jesus
Clayton Smith
TFMP Stand-up
American comedian, Clayton Smith, cracks jokes about growing up in a prison town, America's obsession with guns, life in New York City and his experiences in love and heartbreak.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 12:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-25 15:45(1h)
Callum Mackenzie / Free Festival jP Stand-up, Compilation
Hand-picked talent from across the festival, with the naughty bits scrubbed out. Every day a new platter of award-winning and up-and-coming comics perform material you’d be okay hearing sitting next to your nan. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Maria Tea / PBH's Free Fringe M Clown
Maria Tea: Clownfish. A sketch series born in rush hour. 'My mouth was hanging open. I was eating a fly'. 'It didn't seem like nothing. More like... a lost child waiting to be picked up by the fashion police'.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 23:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 13-14 15:00(45m)
Cobin Millage: Big F*cking Cobin F*cking Millage F*cking H*ll Yeah It's Cobin (The Show)
Cobin Millage
MP Improv, Stand-up
Cobin is f*cking tired of this f*cking sh*t. He couldn't possibly write another g*dd*mn word about another g*dd*mn thing, so this f*cking show is f*cking improvised. Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £10 and £15.
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With a Wax Figure of Renowned
Painter Pablo Picasso
Cobin Millage
NP Stand-up, Alternative comedy
Cobin Millage returns for the second, and possibly final time to discuss neither Pablo Picasso, nor his imminent deportation. 'Hilarious, effortlessly engaging' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4
Aug 1-12,14-25 18:15(50m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Dan Willis / PBH's Free Fringe
MP Stand-up, Solo show
Cobra Kai, love the series, live the life... Some people look for life guidance in religion, Dan chose a comedy-drama series based on a 1984 feel-good movie. 'Unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Colin Hoult: Colin Berk's Nest in association with United Agents
TLP Stand-up
The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee is back, and for the first time he’s Colin. SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSSS (Times). SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Evening Standard). SSSS (Independent). Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:20(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 20:20(1h) £17.00 (£16.00) Aug 7,12-13,19-21 20:20(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
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Glennis LaRoe and Rylan Sylvester / PBH’s Free Fringe N Stand-up, Variety
No matter the problem, you can always Come to Mommy, hosted by Glennis LaRoe and Rylan Sylvester from Brooklyn, NY! After a little advice from Mommy, we feature Mommy's favorite comedians and variety acts!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Arch Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 14-25 13:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-25 20:15(1h)
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Comedians & (Similar to but Legally Distinct from) Dragons
Stuart Kennedy / Free Festival N Fantasy
Join three comedians who have no idea how to play Dungeons & Dragons as they go on a fantasy quest live! Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 13 23:20(2h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Comedians Beer Mat
Flipping Championship
Stuart Laws FN Game show, Alternative comedy
Eight top comedians compete to see who is the champion beermat flipper 2024! Stuart Laws, Sikisa and Bella Hull host, last year David O'Doherty took the trophy – who will it be this year?
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Off the Kerb Productions N Music, Compilation
The glorious return of, by most accounts, the best night out of last year’s festival. Ivo Graham (gig pig, dad dancer, Shazamer to the stars) commentates frenetically on PowerPoint as illustrious guests bring the bangers.
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Assembly George Square Studios (Underground) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aug 2,9,16 23:30(2h) £15.00 (£14.00)
La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)
B 0131 226 0000 V 301 G E5
Aug 24 23:00(5h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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Comedians of Europe / PBH’s Free Fringe N Stand-up
Comedy by EU's best comedians. Here to give you their jokes and take your jobs. Our comedians have appeared on BBC, Sky, Netflix and have five-star reviews across the international stage.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Finnegan's Wake (Finnegan's Wake) B 0131 226 0000 V 101 G D4 2
Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 14-25 21:45(1h)
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The Comedy Arcade
Neon Flamingo Ents L Podcast, In conversation
The Comedy Arcade. Vix Leyton holds a ball of surprise subjects and invites four comics a night to compete, telling stories to win points, like the best fantasy dinner party you could ever imagine. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Comedy Brunch
Only Joking Comedy
TFNP Compilation, Stand-up
Stand-up Comedy Brunch, a delightful compilation show with top comedians serving you up a hilarious feast. Join us for a side-splitting experience where the laughs are bottomless. New comedians each and every day.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 1-11,13-25 11:25(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Comedy Cluedo
Lucy Henderson
NP Stand-up, Interactive
Lucy Henderson has been murdered. This interactive show takes you through Lucy's version of Cluedo to uncover clues to solve the crime. Each room, weapon and suspect having a hilarious story behind them.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Comedy Compilation Show
M W Productions
NP Stand-up, Compilation
Indulge yourself in bite-sized hilarity featuring the funniest stand-up comedians from around the globe. Catch this new Fringe showcase for a taste of the freshest talent and uproarious laughter that's sure to leave you wanting more.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
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Stand-up, Science and technology
Can we do life better using science? Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins brings her hilarious panel show of stand-up comedy and science chat back to the Fringe... this year featuring comedians and scientific experts.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
TFNP
Compilation, Interactive
Comedy for Witches is a night with the stars and some comedians too. A compilation show of astrology, blaming the moon, magical storytelling and plenty of audience interaction.
Hootanannies @ Home Street (The Comedy Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 110 G F3
Aug 2-15 22:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 1-25 19:45(50m)
Comedy Headliners
DeadFunny.co
N Stand-up
Comedy Headliner brings three of the best acts from around the Fringe together for your viewing pleasure. Who will you see? Comedy Headliners, top of the bill, pure and simple. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Comedy in the Dark
Just the Tonic
TL Stand-up
The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. Past acts include Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Shappi Khorsandi and Greg Davies. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1 18:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 18:00(1h) £13.00
Aug 4-8,11,13-15,18-22,25 18:00(1h) £12.00
Comedy in the Dark – Late Just the Tonic N Stand-up
A late-night version of the sell-out unique show. Similar to the earlier show, but 'darker' and later. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out). Listings at www.justthetonic.com
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1,4-8,11,13-15,18 22:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17 22:15(1h) £12.00
Comedy Night at the Museum
Gilded Balloon
M Stand-up, Improv
Join comedians from across the globe as they blur the line between arteFACT and arteFICTION in an improvised set prompted by outrageous objects found in the National Museum of Scotland archives! 'Hugely enjoyable' SSSS (Scotsman).
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 22:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 1-25 22:30(1h)
Comedy Queers
Best in Class N LGBTQ+, Compilation
A spicy mix of queer comedians, cabaret and drag. Seen enough cis, straight dudes with the same haircut/jokes/ toxicity? Come party with the Fringe kings, queens and royal-thems! A sell-out Fringe phenomenon since 2018. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Comedy Sheep: Best of Wales Showcase
Comedy Sheep
TFKP Stand-up, Variety
Catch the best comedians Wales has to offer in explosive secret line-ups of hilarity, including a token non-Welsh person, (who will also be funny). Guaranteed laughs with TV names, circuit headliners and rising stars.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,26 21:00(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25 21:00(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Comedy Striptease
Laugh Mob Entertainment N Stand-up, Burlesque
The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... They must strip! Sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2023! Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 00:45(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Comedy Therapy Live
André de Freitas MP
Four comedians and one psychiatrist come together to solve your problems! From the light-hearted to the profound, Comedy Therapy delivers therapeutic laughter and a uniqueness that's as good for the mind as it is the soul. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 5 23:20(1h30m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Comedy with an Accent
Kuan-wen Huang
K Stand-up, International
Comedy with an Accent, comedy with a different point of view! The popular mixed-bill show returns to the Fringe with a variety of international acts and accents (and its silly tune guessing game!)
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 13-25 15:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Connor Burns: 1994 MZA
TM Stand-up
Scotland's comedy meteor's new show! 'Great comedy talent... he is fearless and it is wonderful. Hilarious!'
SSSSS (Scotsman). Sell-out 2023 Fringe (2,000 extra seats added!). Just For Laughs taping, off-Broadway run, smash-hit UK debut 50-date tour.
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2B
XAug 1 21:45(1h) £7.50 XAug 2 21:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 3,11,18,25 21:45(1h) £12.50
Aug 4,7,13-14,19-21 21:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-6,10,17,24 21:45(1h) £17.50 Aug 8,15,22 21:45(1h) £13.50 Aug 9,16,23 21:45(1h) £15.50
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Consent
Jordan Rooks / Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Theatre
Presented by Laughing Horse Comedy – Las Vegas
entertainer Jordan Rooks world premieres his solo show talking about the sh!t we all deal with that we don't say. Come for a laugh and a drink!
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
(Free Non-ticketed)
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Cool Beans Comedy: Stand-up with a Twist!
Cool Beans Edinburgh Fringe Team
TFLP Stand-up
Real people... Real stories... Real funny. We are sending an outstanding crew to Fringe 2024! A not-to-miss show with rotating line-ups, plus a surprise guest every night: maybe that guest will be... you?
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 20:40(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 20:40(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 UDO) (£32.00 F)
George Coppen / PBH’s Free Fringe N Stand-up
Have you ever wondered what life is like being 3'10''? What it's like doing day-to-day activities? Well wonder no more, as George Coppen takes you through his life from his humble beginnings at school to present day.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Finnegan's Wake (Finnegan's Wake)
B 0131 226 0000 V 101 G D4 2
Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jack and Jordan
FL Sketch show, Theatre
In a tour of the universe aboard their patented flying ironing board – stopping at the cats eyes factory, Wobbledge-on-Jelly and the pub – sketch comedy superstars Jack and Jordan will show you what makes a tweghead cosmic.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 19-24 18:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)
Zamalisa / Dreamatorium Theatre
TFMP Solo show, Storytelling
When is it reasonable to lose your sh*t? In her Fringe debut, decorated writer-performer Zamalisa personifies her memories (real or hyperbolic) to embark on a laugh-packed exploration of the absurdities and rationales of her innermost rage.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 2-10 21:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 1-25 18:00(50m)
Best of Irish
Eddie Mullarkey N Stand-up, Compilation
Fresh from the hugely popular TV show The Craic Den Comedy Club, two of Ireland's top comedy MCs, Eddie Mullarkey and Brian Gallagher, present the best line-ups of Irish stand-up comedy.
Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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MZA & CHiLL Productions
TFMP Stand-up
He has! Craig celebrates his 25th Fringe show. In his own words, he's 'never had it off!' Unfiltered hilarity! An adrenaline rush of a show. 'Laugh-out-loud... Absolutely hilarious' (List).
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
XAug 1 19:00(1h) £10.00 XAug 2 19:00(1h) £13.50 Aug 3,8,11 19:00(1h) £15.50
Aug 4 19:00(1h) £13.50 Aug 5-6,10,17,24 19:00(1h) £19.50
Aug 7,14,21 19:00(1h) £14.50 Aug 9,18 19:00(1h) £17.50
Aug 15,22,25 19:00(1h) £16.50 Aug 16,23 19:00(1h) £18.50
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Craig Wilson: Who?
Craig Wilson MP Stand-up
Craig is smart, nice and cool, but none of that matters because he is the most forgettable man on earth. 'Wilson is a comedian' (Scotland on Sunday). As seen on BBC Scotland. Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge)) B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £7, £9, £11
Aug 20-25 12:45(1h)
Fringe
Paul Connolly
NP Theatre, Satire
With several months of experience, discover the secrets to creating your award-winning show through drama, comedy, monologues, songs, dance and more with The Director!
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 19-25 15:00(1h)
Cripple Monologue
Saoirse Smith / Free Festival
MP Disabled-led
The Cripple Monologue: A sit-down comedy performance by Saoirse Smith telling funny stories about her experiences as a disabled person, with guest comedians.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 1-11,13-25 13:45(1h)
Raul Kohli
K Improv, Stand-up
Raul Kohli does one hour of improvised comedy based on who the audience are and what the audience tell him! SSSSS (Guardian). 'One of the best comedians in England' (BBC Radio 4). 'The Worst Comedian' (EdFringeReview.com).
Crude
Julie Kennedy
TFMP Stand-up
Former journalist and professional Parisian Julie Kennedy finally understands why she can’t orgasm. Her partners didn't understand: Cease Fire. She returns to Edinburgh after ten years with a hilarious show about climate change, geopolitics and being fired from Westminster. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 23:35(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£24.00
CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation
The Chandeliers
TK Improv
No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! The award-winning improvised comedy murder mystery is back! Who? What? How? The choice is yours. 'Quick thinking and fast-paced. A spectacular must-see' SSSSS (Bunbury Magazine).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
Cult Classic(k)
Miztli Rose Neville
FL Solo show, Character Comedy
Are you ready to transforminate with Mia Culpa?
Award-nominated comedy performer Miztli Rose returns with her brand-new WIP character comedy show that delves into the not-so-zen side of the wellness industry that even the best filters can't hide.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 13-25 12:50(50m) £7.00 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Aug 1-25 20:00(1h)
A Cut Above
Art of Comedy
M Stand-up, Storytelling
A line-up of some of the best and up-and-coming comedy acts from around the Fringe in an evening show with hilarious, established material and some interesting new ideas. 'A solid comedy show' SSSS (FringeFeed.com.au).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Cyclopath – Stand-Up and Songs
Dion Owen
M Stand-up, Music
Cyclopath is a show honed from years of professional touring. Featuring a mix of polished jokes, cycling propaganda and improvised keyboard songs. Canadian comedian and cycling advocate Dion Owen returns for his fifth Fringe!
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 14:45(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Daddy Issues
Dom Hatton-Woods
NP Stand-up, Solo show
In this hilarious and harrowing show, Dom explores the myriad ways his old man has been a terrific mate – but a terrible father: having a 25-year-old girlfriend, giving his son illegal substances and ending up in jail.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 11-25 19:45(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Feed This Black Man Again
Impatient Productions
TL Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
Daliso first performed Feed This Black Man 20 years ago. Now having done the Royal Variety Performance, been a Britain's Got Talent finalist and toured worldwide, he revisits his old themes, but better.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11 21:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 7-8 21:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 5-12,14-25 19:00(1h)
Dan and Shubba –
Making Waves With Mates
Dan McKenna and Shubba
NP Stand-up
Dan and Shubba, two of Scotland's best up-and-coming comedians, gather their friends to ride the wave in an hour of wild, high-octane comedy.
Hootanannies @ Home Street (The Comedy Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 110 G F3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £4, £4.50, £5 and £5.50.
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Aug 1-12,14-25 14:45(1h)
Dan Fardell: Don't Look Back
Dan Fardell / Free Festival
LP Stand-up
Join Dan Fardell ('one of the best new joke writers I've seen in ages' (Romesh Ranganathan)) as he turns his charming, gag-heavy style in a very personal direction for this hilarious and uplifting new show.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Dan Lees: Vinyl Reflections
Dan Lees / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Absurdist, Music
Award-winning comic Dan Lees returns with more high musical octane nonsense. Winner Malcolm Hardee Award 2022. 'We laugh and laugh and don't stop' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk); 'Silliness as an art form' (Scotsman).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-24 22:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Dan Leith: Moonshine in Leith
Dan Leith / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Musical comedy, Dark comedy
The Musical Comedy Award 2024 semi-finalist adds a splash of sardonic humour with a dash of profound foul-mouthed lyrics and catchy tunes to create his own special brand of home-brewed musical comedy with teeth.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2
Aug 14-25 18:15(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Dan Rath: Pariah Carey
Brett Vincent for GetComedy TMP Stand-up, Absurdist
Last year I was bitten by a tick. I've since been diagnosed with Lyme's disease, long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. I've got enough different flavours of brain fog to start a vape store. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:50(1h) £7.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:50(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 21:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Dan Tiernan: Stomp Show And Tell with Blue Book Artist Management TMP
2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and 'Mancunian wild-man' (Guardian) returns with show two. 'A potent, original fount of gags' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Furious, friendly, thrilling' SSSS (Telegraph). 'A stand-up set for stardom' SSSS (List). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2 X
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 21:00(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)
21:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Dan Wye Am I Sam Smith? Impatient Productions
TLP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
Debut hour exploring the absurd reality of being publicly doppelgäng-banged to the point you no longer exist, from one of the country’s most prominent comedy/cabaret performers, award-winning Dan Wye (creator of Séayoncé). SSSSS (Deadline.com).
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:55(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10,16-17,23-25 21:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 21:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Dancefloor Conversion Therapy
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Jonny Hawkins present
TNP Music, LGBTQ+
A history of dance floors and joyful regret. How a repressed minister swapped out Jesus for disco and found new religion on the dance floor. The only show with a built-in afterparty. SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au). SSSS (InDaily.com.au).
Assembly George Square Studios (Underground) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aug 3,6-8,10,13-15,17,20-24 23:15(1h) £15.00
Dani Johns: Cringe
Dani Johns / A Rush of Laughter
FL Interactive, Solo show
A stand-up comedy show where Dani offloads the highs and lows of her most embarrassing moments and encourages the audience to do the same. It’s like group therapy, but funnier and with less crying.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 15-26 19:40(45m) £7.50 (£6.00)
Aug 2-25 14:00(1h) £8.00
Daniel Downie: Dram(a)s
Daniel Downie
TFMP Historical, Food and drink
Award-winning Scottish comedian Daniel Downie is a self-confessed whisky baw-bag. This is his show about drams and dramas. 'Downie is masterful at holding up a mirror to what it means to be Scottish' (Scotsman).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
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Daniel McKeon: Boyboss
Daniel McKeon
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Daniel McKeon has the answers. A 'slick, well-written' (The Stand Comedy Club) show about love, failure and Robbie Williams. Learn from his many failures and become your own Boyboss or your money back!
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)
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Daniel Powell: Breathless (Work in
Daniel Powell
FM Stand-up, True-life
Stand-Up comedian Daniel Powell tells the story of how a cat tried to kill him with its arse, destroying his health (and life) in the process.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 13-17 09:35(50m)
Danny Clives:
Danny Explains It All
Danny Clives
TMP Storytelling, Stand-up
Pleasance Comedy Reserve alumnus and heartthrob of low-energy comedy Danny Clives brings his debut to the Fringe. It's sure to remind you of fonder times, such as getting mugged, awkward break-ups and car crashes.
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 18:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:40(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12-14,19-22 18:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Danny O' Brien: Killa-Dan-Jaro
Danny O' Brien
KP Stand-up
Award-winning Irish comedian returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for his 13th year at the Festival with a brand-new high-octane show Killa-Dan-Jaro! Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,26 17:15(1h) Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25 17:15(1h)
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Aug 14-25 11:45(1h)
Dara Ó Briain: My Entire Life Is a Work in Progress (Work in Progress)
Off The Kerb Productions
MP Stand-up, Solo show
Dara's first Edinburgh run since 2005, as he prepares for his next global tour. Chortle Award winner – Best Comedy Tour 2023.
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2B
Darren Walsh: 3rd Rock from the Pun 2.0
Darren Walsh / Free Festival
KP Multimedia, Science and Technology
Like puns? Like space travel? Like AI? Join Darren for version 2.0 of this silly show, updated with the latest tech, gags and visuals. Please only come if you like puns.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
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Aug 19-25 15:00(1h)
£5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Darren Walsh: New Puns
Darren Walsh / Free Festival
NP New writing, Improv
Join award-winning punslinger Darren Walsh fresh from his appearance on Comic Relief, as he road-tests new jokes (with some old thrown in). Stuff like: My boss only hires people who hate Blur. He’s Oasist.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Dave Ahdoot: Ethnically Ambiguous
Dave Ahdoot
TMP Solo show, Multimedia
Dave's enigmatic shade of brown has landed him parts in 40+ TV ads for America's biggest brands. See his journey from "ethnic guy with no lines" to "ethnic guy who might've been hired for his talent".
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie ) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Dave Durkom: Durkin' 9 to 5 (WIP)
Dave Durkom
TFM Sketch show, Character Comedy
He has over 150 million views on social media. He's one of 'five young sketch comedians to watch' (Telegraph). He's half of Durk & Ski. He's going to take you through a day. Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
XAug 1 17:55(45m) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 2-11 17:55(45m) £6.00 (£4.00)
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David Eagle: The Eagle Is Candid
David Eagle
TFNP Stand-up, Musical Comedy
Adventures of a blind comedian and folk singer: accosted by faith healers, bamboozling aggressive Australians, escaping arrest after an accordion-based antisocial incident. Best Variety Show, Leicester Comedy Festival. 'Brilliant, nuts, heartily recommend!' (Rufus Hound).
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 21:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
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David McIver: Wild Horses (Work in Progress)
David McIver / PBH's Free Fringe
N Stand-up
A new show about freedom from wild horse David McIver. 'Outstanding' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). Long-listed for Best Show at the (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023. Seen on BBC Three and iPlayer.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 18-25 12:20(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
David O'Doherty: Ready, Steady, David O'Doherty
Lisa Richards in association with Chambers Management
L Stand-up
The David O’Doherty of comedy is back! Having trained his body and mind to peak perfection, he has written a new megaconcert of talking and songs. He is ready. ARE YOU?
The Dead Ducks
MP Sketch show
University of York's premier sketch troupe returning for another year of absurdist sketch comedy at the Fringe. Containing five young talents who are ready to take the stage by storm with sketches tackling a number of topics. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 14:00(45m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Dead Inside
Jane Japes
TFL Storytelling, Stand-up
Join Jane for a rollercoaster ride through the hilarious topics of cancer, suicide and the price of pretty panties! Less terrifying than it sounds, this show will make you laugh, cry and maybe even think. Don't be frightened! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Alec Snook
NP Absurdist, Stand-up
Bristol-bred, Barcelona-based Alec Snook is decomposing, live. Join him for his debut solo show, a joyous journey into general decline through short tales, absurdist detours and outraged storytelling.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Dee Allum: Deadname
Chambers Touring Ltd
TMP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
She's here! She's queer! Her parents are sort-of used to it! This stand-up show is about reconciling with the past, coming out and going through two puberties (frankly, two too many). 'Delightfully funny... thoroughly engaging' (Chortle.co.uk).
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 16:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
DeliaDelia!
The Flat-Chested Witch!
Amando Houser
TFNP Clown, Character Comedy
The NYC-born clown Amando Houser (they/them) is 'particularly funny' (Vulture, NY Magazine) and defies all expectations as DeliaDelia (she/her) who will go to ridiculous lengths to try to fit in – even if it kills her. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:15(1h) £10.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:15(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 19:15(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
David Tsonos: Midlife in the UK
David Tsonos
N Stand-up, Storytelling
After 10 years in the UK, Canadian stand-up comedian David Tsonos is taking the test: The Life in the UK test.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley) B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 21:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £6, £8, £10 and £12.
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 21:55(1h) £8.00 S
Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip
Soho Theatre
TMP Musical Comedy, Artist(s) of Colour
A very special comedy show featuring original songs, presentations, bits and one (1) backflip performed by an aging man who had to stand up and crack his knees while writing this.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X
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Berlin Mental Health Festival and Moni Zhang Comedy N Game show
Think your emotional baggage is heavy? Wait 'til you see ours! Join us for a night where anxiety and depression duke it out, comedy style. Edinburgh Fringe 2022 sell-out show.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley) B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £6, £8, £10 and £12.50.
Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch
Impatient Productions
TKP Character Comedy, Stand-up
Debut hour of stand-up and characters about the journey from being an outsider to a sort-of insider. From the 'out-and-out hilarious' (Stage) Derek Mitchell (Ted Lasso), whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views.
Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 22:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 22:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Derek Mitchell: Goblin
Derek Mitchell
TFMP Character comedy, Solo show
Dark narrative character comedy about an emo kid with an imaginary goblin who grows up to be something horrible: the co-owner of a spin studio in Brighton. From the ‘out-and-out hilarious’ (Stage) Derek Mitchell (Ted Lasso). Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Aug 2-12,14-25 15:25(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
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Aug 12-13 19:05(1h) £10.00
Desiree Burch –The Golden Wrath (WIP)
Desiree Burch N
Stand-up, Work in Progress
She's back after five years, and madder than holy hell. A girl's guide to life in a world that's dying. As seen/heard on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster and Too Hot to Handle.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
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Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 14 19:50(1h) £10.00
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Devon Drew: Pop Star
Devon Drew
TL Musical Comedy, Dark Comedy
How Devon tried to be the teen pop star of 2010. Featuring original songs and music videos from her past and the inside scoop on scams and pedophiles leading to the demise of her music career.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:45(55m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22 22:45(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Dickie Richards: Sexual Tyrannosaur 2024
Dickie Richards / PBH's Free Fringe
N Stand-up, Absurdist
An hour of stupid stand-up comedy from Dickie Richards, the Polish-Cockney comedian. Jam-packed with stupid, silly jokes and barmy "true" stories. NB: This show is stupid. Warning! Contains one very naughty swear word. PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar (Globe) B 0131 226 0000 V 161 G D5
Aug 3-25 14:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-25 17:15(1h)
Dima Watermelon: Ukrainian Dream
Dima Watermelon
N International
Wild and unapologetically hilarious stand-up comedy show about dreams, quirks of our diverse society, and why you should not take life too seriously by a rising Ukrainian comedian.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Dino Wiand: I Don't Like People Who Look Like Javier Bardem 2
Dino Wand / The Stand Comedy Club
TFM Stand-up
Dino is a Chaos Comic who misunderstands everything. He grew up between Glasgow and New York, mixing elements of Andy Kaufman, Tommy Cooper, Leslie Neilsen and Peter Cook.
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Aug 6,13,20 16:10(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Diona Doherty: Got MILF?
Diona Doherty
Join star of Derry Girls, The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol, The News Quiz, Breaking the News in her work-in-progress show. 'One of the country's top comedians' (BelfastLive.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-10 19:45(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-25 17:30(1h)
Disabled Cants
Ingenious Fools Ltd / Free Festival
M Compilation, Stand-up
A revolving line-up of disabled comedians and friends. We're not brave, we're not inspiring, we're just here to make you laugh and park in the disabled bays. 'Wonderfully relaxed and friendly' (Scotsman). SSSS (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk).
Disability Champions Award 2023.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2R
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Disco Horses: A Sketch Revue
Disco Horses
TFNP Sketch show, Theatre Absurd, high-concept, heartfelt sketch comedy. This American duo brings you on a world-breaking experience that'll leave you laughing on the edge of your seat (please don't fall, we have no insurance). theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 2-4,7-10,14-17 21:40(1h) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 5-6,12-13 21:40(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 19-20 21:20(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 21-24 21:20(1h) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 1-11 00:10(1h) £10.00
DISCOunt: The Disco Variety Show
Super Casual
TFNP Alternative Comedy, LGBTQ+
DISCOunt: The Disco Variety Show. From a love and inaccurate knowledge of the 70s, Christopher Morucci and Kendall Davis host a powerfully dumb, clowny and chaotic evening of dance, Equus, puppets, Tang and talk shows. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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The Hairy Godmothers
TN Musical theatre, Drag
Take a magic carpet ride into an enchanted castle of adult fantasies and fairytale follies. It's a Whole New World you didn't know you needed! Be Our Guest and book now!
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2 XAug 1 22:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 3,6,10,17,24 22:35(1h) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 8,13,15,20,22 22:35(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 14-25 13:30(45m)
Dom Hutchins
N Stand-up, Storytelling
Dom Hutchins – The Big Issues. Step into Dom Hutchins' uproarious journey with cerebral palsy. Through humour and heart, he shares triumphs, struggles, and the power of laughter. An inspiring hilarious celebration of resilience.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 1-11
10:00(1h)
Dorks 'n' Orks: 4 Kidz!
Dorks n Orks / Free Festival
j Children's Show, Game show
The comedy panel show for goblins 'n' geeks. Imagine Dungeons & Dragons but funny. Imagine Game of Thrones but without the rude bits. Or budget. Your favourite mainstream comedy D&D show, but now for kids!
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Mike McAlpine / Free Festival
jP Character comedy, Musical comedy
A hilarious, heartfelt and compelling coming-of-age homage to the 80s. Can 12-year-old Elvis fan Mike resist the flamboyance of a decade that gave us Kajagoogoo, Boy
George and A Flock of Seagulls?
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5 Aug 1-11,14-25 11:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
XJul 31-Aug 2 22:00(1h) £8.00
Aviary Talent
TL Film, Theatre
Dreamgun and special guests read a different film script every night, rewritten and performed by unprepared comedians. Including Harry Potter, and brand-new reads of Superman and Dracula. 'Hilarious read-throughs of brilliantly rewritten film classics' (Dara Ó Briain).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
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The Drunk and Heckle Show
David Tsonos
N Stand-up, Improv
Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler. Once the sun goes down in Edinburgh they come out, and since he can't beat them, he is inviting them. Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 1-11 15:20(1h)
Dorks 'n' Orks: Live!
Dorks 'n' Orks / Free Festival
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The comedy panel show for goblins 'n' geeks. Imagine Dungeons & Dragons but funny. Imagine Game of Thrones but without the nudity. Or budget. The mainstream comedy show, recently filmed in LA, now live in Edinburgh.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and Reads Extracts From His New Book)
Dinner Daddies
TLP Character Comedy, Alternative Comedy
Join Dr John Dolittle, PhD, as he thrills with an animal adventure from yesteryear – before the fame, before the fortune, before they took away his OBE. Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 17:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Dr Jo Prendergast: The Cool Mum
Jo Prendergast
TKP Stand-up
Jo will help you get "lit AF". A clean, award-winning parody of a personal development seminar for Gen Z-ers to Boomers. Sold out and five-star reviewed around Australia and New Zealand! Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:00(1h) £8.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22 13:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-24 23:55(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £7, £10 and £15.
The Duncan Brothers: Blood Sword
The Duncan Brothers TMP Clown, Theatre
The Duncan Brothers find themselves burdened with a legacy they never asked for. Will the mystical power of the Blood Sword exorcise the ancient Celtic curse that has haunted their bloodline for generations?
Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 21:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:30(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 21:30(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
The Durham Revue: Mid-Laugh Crisis
The Durham Revue TKP Sketch show
Durham University's premier sketch comedy troupe is turning 50 – cue the mid-laugh crisis! With the big birthday bash looming, will the troupe conquer their 50th fears, or will they face their last laugh?
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2
XAug 1-2 14:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 14:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Dylan Dodds: GroundDodds Day Torn To Ribbons
TFMP Stand-up, Theatre
Dylan's last show – 'an innovative way to experience a quarter-life crisis' (TheWeeReview.com) – ended with him deciding to have children. Since then, he's been stuck in a time loop. Do you ever get déjà vu?
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
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An ex-twink tries on a new label for size as she navigates dating, delusion and her relationship with God – through storytelling, stand-up and a musical number or two. Attitude’s Woman of the Year 2023.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22 21:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Laughing Horse Comedy / Vladimir McTavish / Free Festival
M Compilation, Revue
Stand-up, guests from around the Fringe, festival chat, silly games and the latest Fringe and world news. A riotous hour of funnies from a top line-up of comedians with host Vladimir McTavish. Sell-out Fringe 2022/2023. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Ed Night: The Plunge
Ed Night in association with PBJ Management
TFMP Stand-up
The spectre returns to the feast for a fresh new hour of wailing and moaning. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee. As seen and heard on Comedy Central, BBC Radio One and BBC Radio Four. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 29-Aug 1 19:35(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:35(1h) £10.50
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 19:35(1h) £8.50
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Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath
Ed Patrick / The Stand Comedy Club TFM Stand-up, Storytelling
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed injects the Fringe with a gut-punch show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. 'Brilliantly funny' (Matt Lucas). The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 1-6,8-11 15:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Ed Patrick: Comedians' Surgery
Ed Patrick / The Stand Comedy Club FMP Talk
Comedian/doctor Ed Patrick rescues the NHS by re-opening the doors of his Comedians’ Surgery, where guest comedians have been lucky to book an appointment. Expect frank tales and a strong dose of the best medicine.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 15-17 15:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 18 12:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Georgia House Productions in association with Ebdon Management TKP Stand-up
Eddy Hare (BBC New Comedy Awards nominee) serves up his debut hour. One half of Crizards (SSSS (Guardian)). 'Sweet and absurd' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Strong gag-writer' (Chortle.co.uk). As seen on BBC One and Dave. Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-25 17:30(1h)
Edinbra Fringe Comedy
Art of Comedy and Mad Cow Comedy
M Stand-up, Storytelling
Following on from it's success in previous years, this delightful, funny show returns with a revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from around Edinburgh and the Fringe.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Edinburgh Comedy Allstars
Underbelly Productions
N Stand-up
The biggest, brightest comedians at the Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. A one-stop shop for your comedy fix right in the Festival's beating heart. Every show sold out since 2017!
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Edinburgh Comedy Social Gilded Balloon and Edinburgh Street Food MP Food and Drink, Stand-up
A stellar night of live comedy set in the city's favourite local hang-out, serving up a smorgasbord of the UK's funniest folk alongside delicious street food to sink your teeth into. Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Street Food (Food Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 456 G C5 2
Edinburgh's Pandas Were Just Weegies in Disguise!
Robin Cairns
M Character comedy, Spoken word
When Edinburgh's pandas go missing in transit suspicion falls on the ferocious Glasgow gangster, Big Urqy. Only Morningside Malcolm, resident of the quiet suburbs, can prevent an international incident.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 3,7-8,10,12,14-15,17,21-22,24 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 3,10,17,24 13:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 9,16 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Edinburgh's Quickest Pub Quiz
Johnny Collins
N Solo show
Fan of a pub quiz? Test your knowledge under time pressure with this exciting, entertaining and at times farcical format, that's already a hit at the prestigious Gleneagles Townhouse. Sold out in 2023!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Aug 2-11 18:25(1h)
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Edward Aczel – Running on Empty
Edward Aczel
LP Alternative comedy
Aczel does his best, but it isn’t going to offer a solution to the unbearable lightness of being – as planned. It will be edgy and gritty – i.e. on the pavement. Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt)
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Edward Tripp:
No Man is an Ireland
Edward Tripp
TFMP Poetry, Spoken word
Enter Edward Tripp's bottomless mind as he straddles comedy and spoken-word, like a genre-defying slut. Always resented poetry? This is the poetry show for you. 'Seek Edward out like buried treasure!' (Spencer Jones). Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 XAug 1-2 11:45(45m) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 3-11,13-25 11:45(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Edy Hurst's Wonderfull
Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Edy Hurst
M Theatre, Neurodiversity-led
Hark and Boo! A show about witches, neurodivergence and the Vengaboys. As seen on Next Up Comedy and BBC Radio Four. 'Bursts with comedic joy' (Skinny).
Assembly George Square (The Crate)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Aug 18,23-25 16:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 19-22,26 16:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 1-13 14:30(45m)
Elaine Fellows: Sugar and Lies (Work in Progress)
Elaine Fellows / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Work in Progress
Work-in-progress stand-up comedy show by Komedia New Comedy Award finalist Elaine Fellows. A show exploring the lies we tell ourselves and others. 'Appealingly natural. Original yet relatable material' (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Elaine Malcolmson: Joik
Elaine Malcolmson
TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
A comic journey from lost to found in the company of a reindeer. From award-winning comedian, writer and actor, as seen on BBC's Breaking the News, Scot Squad and Soft Border Patrol. 'A downbeat delight' (List).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 19:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Elaine Robertson: Delulu
Elaine Robertson / The Stand Comedy Club
TFNP Solo show, Stand-up
Elaine's famous. Elaine's the worst person in the world. Elaine saw Ian Beale on a child's bike outside a Dominoes in Newcastle.* *None of these things are true. Elaine Robertson is Delulu. As seen on BBC Three. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
XAug 1 12:05(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 12:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Eleanor Morton: Haunted House
Eleanor Morton MP Stand-up, Horror
Have you ever seen a ghost? Comedian Eleanor Morton hasn't... yet. Could today be the day? Let's find out. ‘A nuanced and exceedingly funny hour’ SSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:05(55m) £8.00 Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 12:05(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 4,8,11,15,18,22,25 12:05(55m) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 7,14,21 12:05(55m) £9.00 (£8.00)
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Leamprov
FK Improv, Sketch show
A family-friendly improvised sketch show full of fast-paced performing and silly short comedy sketches. The elephant in the room is... we have no idea what the show will be about! Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 13-18 12:00(1h) £8.00 (£5.00)
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Mick Perrin Worldwide
TKP Clown, Physical theatre
The first ever comedy show to be performed by a horse. One of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st century. 'Praise her genius and go' SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Guardian). 'Bananas' (Dylan Moran).
Pleasance Courtyard (Above)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:20(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 21:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Elliot Steel: Soft Boi Core
Off The Kerb Productions
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
After last year's smash-hit show, Elliot returns with more of his biting wit and trademark dark sense of humour about the hellish year he, and humanity, has had. 'Impeccably paced material' (List). SSSS (Chortle).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup) B 0131
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 21:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 3-11,13-25 15:40(1h)
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Elliot Wengler: Jokémon
Elliot Wengler
KP Stand-up, Solo show
Elliot Wengler presents a comedic history of the monster-catching franchise: a joke for every Pokémon! Let’s catch them all, all over again, with costumes, masks and chaos along the way! 'Likeable performer, nice ideas' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Elvis McGonagall: Gin & Catatonic?
RBM
TLP Poetry, Stand-up
The Radio 4 regular kicks down the rotting doors of power with anarchic wit, satirical verse and dazzling Weltschmerz. Metaphorically, obvs. He's really on the sofa drinking cocktails with his cat.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 12:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22 12:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Embrace Me: A Solo Show About Dating and Disability That is Also Funny
Jack Freeman / Free Festival
MP Solo show, Disabled-led
Dating is hard. For some, so is walking. Embrace Me is a goofy and wild comedy show full of love, sex and a whole lot of limp.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
XAug 1 15:00(1h) Aug 2-10 15:00(1h)
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Emergency Poncho: Going In Dry
Emergency Poncho: Dan Taylor and Gerard Lane / Free Festival
NP Musical Comedy, Cabaret
Always prepare for the unexpected. Forged from lightweight reusable plastic, these two warrior poets (Dan Taylor and Gerard Lane) soared on the wings of unicorns from Tasmania to Scotland to penetrate earholes.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4
Emma Holland
Save the Orangutans
TLP Multimedia
I grew up in Indonesia and have made it my whole personality. This is a show about that.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:45(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 16:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray
Berk's Nest
TLP Character Comedy
Emma Sidi is an acclaimed character comedian and star of TV shows such as Starstruck, Ghosts and Pls Like. Sue Gray is [REDACTED]. 'Bonkers originality' SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (ThreeWeeks). SSSS (Skinny).
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-16,18,22-25 16:15(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 12-13,19-21 16:15(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
The End of the World Show
Mark Speed
TFM Satire, Multimedia
This show will change your afterlife! Which religion guarantees free booze? Are pets allowed in heaven? Nice Mr Death finds you the best end times deal. SSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 13:30(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Anna Dooley
FMP Theatre, Character Comedy
Join Endometriosis as she takes you on a tour of the inside workings of Anna's body. Cunning, enticing and hilarious. This is Anna's story of living with endo. Painkillers shall not pass.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4
Aug 18-24 19:40(50m) £15.00 (£10.00)
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Aug 1-25 19:15(1h)
Alicia / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Artist(s) of colour
When becoming an English teacher is a last resort, it’s a fail-safe way of making comedy. A unique show about crying, bogies and temper tantrums that will take you into the dark and hilarious corners of life.
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement) B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
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An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman
Rick Molland Danny O'Brien Billy Kirkwood
N Stand-up
A triple-headline pro-comic show from an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman... Rick Molland, Danny O'Brien and Billy Kirkwood take to the stage bringing non-stop laughs, high energy and hilarious banter!
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,26 19:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £10, £12.50, £15 and £20
Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25 19:45(1h)
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Eric Davidson's Amazin' Prime Parodies (26 Songs to Make the Whole World Cringe)
Eric Davidson
FMP Musical comedy, Satire
Eric Davidson's Amazin' Prime Parodies (26 Songs to Make the Whole World Cringe). Eric returns with a fast-paced show of alphabetic satirical hilarity. SSSSS (FringeReview.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
Eric Rushton: Real One
Strip Light Productions
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Channel 4 Sean Lock Award winner Eric Rushton has a chequered past. He's been fired, stolen from and glued to chairs. He's met some bad eggs, and eaten even worse ones. This is his (funny) story.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
15:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Eric's Tales of the Sea –A Submariner's Yarn
Eric
TFK Storytelling, True-life Award-winning Fringe favourite since 2008. Insider's view of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Poignant and unique. 'Mesmerising' (Guardian). 'Quietly wonderful show' SSSS (Times). 'One in a million show' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)
5-8,13-15,19-22 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 14:50(1h) £11.00 (£9.50)
Erika Ehler: I Got Some Dope Ass Memories With People That I'll Never F*ck With Again IAM
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Navigating the disturbing reality of what it’s like to be young, hot and yet so alone. As seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5 X
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Stamptown proudly presents
TMP Character Comedy, Sketch show
Ugly? Poor? Does your life suck ass? Or do you just think it does?! Learn how to manifest a better life by simply just thinking hard and good.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:40(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 17:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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(Ex) Bag Boys
Team GreenJacket
FNP Compilation, Game show
Joe Blair and Liam GreenJacket, the (ex)stoma boys, have got a brand-new bag! Their award-pending show brings you three fab comedians, a bag full of prizes and some stunning insight into the world of stoma!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 2-26 16:50(50m) £7.00
The Faff Chronicles
Erin McKinnie
TFL Solo show, Stand-up
What a faff! Erin McKinnie, Scottish comedy's rising star, talks about faffing through early adulthood and trying to answer the big questions as she approaches 30 without a "life plan". Do we really need one though?
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
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Aug 1-25 21:15(1h)
Fortunes (But for Bad People)
Des Lennis Inc / Free Festival
N Dark comedy, Game show
A comedy quiz for horrible people. We've asked 100 scumbags all sorts of dark, dirty questions – now you guess their top answers. There’s points, prizes and a 95% chance we're going to hell.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 12,19 19:10(1h) £12.00
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Jojo Sutherland / Susan Morrison / The Stand Comedy Club FN Stand-up
Jojo Sutherland and Susan Morrison – two grand dames at the top of their game take on life, from PMT to HRT. You’ll deepen those laugh lines but who cares?! Not this pair.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Chortle in association with Gag Reflex
TM Compilation, Variety
So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts hand-picked by Chortle's experts perform ridiculously short sets in one manic showcase, hosted by the best MCs around.
Pleasance Dome (King Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-24 18:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 7,12-14,19-21 18:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) S
Aug 1-13 12:00(1h)
Fat Goose Goes Halves
Fat Goose Comedy Darren Cullen and Ewan May
MP Stand-up
Ding-dong it's 12 noon! These idiots are splitting a stand-up hour to have your sides splitting. Darren Cullen is an actor, Roast Battle champion and Brighton Fringe nominee. Ewan May is a modest man.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Fearghas Kelly: Whooooooooooo!
Fearghas Kelly / The Stand Comedy Club
FMP Multimedia, Stand-up
Multimedia madness from one of Scottish comedy's rising stars. Host of The Stand's Screen Time, and lockdown-era Saturday Night Live at The Stand regular, Fearghas comes home for two shows only. 'Hilarious' (DeadlineNews.co.uk). 'Slick' (Scotsman).
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Fearghas Kelly's Screen Time
Fearghas Kelly / The Stand Comedy Club
FM Multimedia
Tired of looking at bad screen? Come look at good screen! See the festival's best acts in this unique multimedia comedy show. One projector, one laptop, one HDMI cable... what could go wrong (besides, literally, everything)?
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Aug 13,19,23,25 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Femme Fatigue
Ella Evans
FNP Theatre, LGBTQ+
An outrageous queer comedy from Channel 4 new writer Ella Evans. One woman's story living with chronic fatigue. Expect bonkers family dynamics, eccentric villagers and feral sexual yearning. A wildly funny tribute to illness, recovery and queer love.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Aug 14-25 19:55(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
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Aug 22 19:30(1h40m) £26.00
Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk to Drink IAM
M Stand-up, Solo show
Scotland’s queen of comedy, Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, Last Leg), is back on tour with a brand-new show. Author of best-selling memoir, Strong Female Character.
Edinburgh Playhouse (Auditorium)
B 0333 009 6690 V 59 G B5 28
Film Noir Frog The Tadpoles
FKP Character Comedy, Absurdist
Gripped by a dirty sense of morality, Film Noir Frog pledges to clean the city like a justice-fuelled Roomba. Finding themselves number one suspect of the city’s most heinous crime, what secrets will they reveal?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V
Aug 19-24 22:00(45m) £12.50 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
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Katharyn Henson / Free Festival
N Stand-up, International
A funny (and filthy!) hour served to you by a daily changing lineup of female comedians from across the globe. 'Filthy Funny Females deserves an award. Or possibly two' SSSS½ (FringeFeed.com.au).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, and a sell-out nationwide tour, that comedian your mother doesn't like you seeing shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up.
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 24-25 19:30(1h) £18.50 (£17.50)
Finlay Christie: I Deserve This Blue Book Artist Management
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
Money, followers, religiously forbidden relationships. Does Finlay Christie deserve everything he gets? 'The voice of his generation' (Chortle.co.uk). As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 200 million views on YouTube. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 29-31 22:40(1h) £6.00 Aug 1,4-8,11-12,14-15,18-22,25 22:40(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 22:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Fiona Ridgewell: Believable (WIP)
Fiona Ridgewell / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Fiona Ridgewell, winner of the Edinburgh Comedy-ish Award 2023 with her show No-Nonsense and nominee for Best Debut Show at LCF 2020 with her show Contender, brings new jokes to the festival! 'Funny Bones' (Julia Chamberlain). PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-14 13:10(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Emma Corbett, Dan McKenna, Andrew Burnett, Calvin Jones
N Stand-up
Imagine an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman finally in the same bar as a therapist. It's funnier than that stray hair you've started noticing in the mirror. With a special guest each day.
Leith Depot (Leith Depot)
B 0131 555 4738 V 214 G LEITH C2
Aug 15-16,18-26 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 15,21 20:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Flat and the Curves: Rosé-Tinted
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TMP Musical Comedy, Cabaret
With rosé-tinted glasses, award-winning Flat and the Curves celebrate the quintessential brit-girl bender, from slut-drops to chicken-infused afterparties. Fresh from their UK tour, this five-star act was one of British Comedy Guide's best-reviewed 2023 shows.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Flo & Joan: The Joan & Flo Show
Avalon
L Stand-up, Musical Comedy
Acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan have arrived and they've got you a present: songs. Some old, some new, nothing borrowed and their vocal coach is Duncan from Blue. SSSS (Times).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aviary Talent
TLP
Sketch show
Internet sensations Foil Arms and Hog are back to premiere their brand-new show, Skittish. A mix of sketch comedy, audience participation and improvisation. Sold out 2009-2023. 'Quite simply, a sensation' (EdFest).
Freddy Quinne
FMP Stand-up
Fearlessly uncompromising and ruthlessly funny, comedian Freddy Quinne explores contracting a disease that almost killed him and changed the course of his life. A show about trauma, fate and maybe dogging.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5 Aug 13-25 17:05(1h) £8.00 Buy a ticket in
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Free Footlights
Cambridge Footlights
M Stand-up, Character Comedy
Aug 12 18:45(1h)
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:15(1h) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 21:15(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
For Your Entertainment (Charity Comedy)
Scottish Huntingtons Association N Compilation
For Your Entertainment is a charity comedy night in aid of the Scottish Huntingtons Association, with five amazing comedians.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Found Our Funny –
Barcelona Comedy Tapas
Chris Groves and Find Your Funny Artists FMP Stand-up
Hilarious stand-up full of international flavour! A selection of Barcelona's newest comedians have packed their suitcases full of funny and smuggled them through customs to bring you a tasty menu of hilarity!
An hour of stand-up, songs, sketches and much more, from the world-famous student comedy troupe. Come and see some of the brightest up-and-coming comedians for free, with a different line-up daily!
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Aug 1-11,13-25 12:30(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Freya Mallard: The Bounce Back
Blue Book Artist Management
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
Freya's 25 and just had her first baby... like, literally three months ago. But staying true to her Gen-Z roots of getting everything she wants, she's determined to debut. 'A very funny comedian' (Greg James).
Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
16:35(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Friend (The One With Gunther)
Brendan Murphy's Worldwide Comedy Award Winner presented by Seabright Live TK Compilation, Character Comedy
One barista, 10 seasons, 70 minutes! Every episode of Friends retold through the eyes of Gunther, Central Perk's very own "seventh Friend". 'Must-see for old and new fans.' SSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Riotously funny' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio)
Aug 12-17 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Frank Sanazi's Mein Way
Peter Perké Productions
FN Cabaret, Alternative Comedy
Step into the uniquely entertaining world of Frank Sanazi, where comedic singing dictators reign supreme. Frank fearlessly navigates his comedy Luftwaffe, engaging in a lively battle against political correctness with dark humour and unconventional renditions.
Le Monde (Shanghai) B 0131 226 0000 V 47 G C4
Aug 2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
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Freddie Hayes
TFK
Clown, Character comedy
Freddie Hayes returns with outrageous character comedy: The Magic Lady. Formerly a glamorous assistant, this haphazard showbiz loon has her moment in the spotlight. Expect ridiculous puppets and true magic. 'Electric performer' SSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
XAug 1-2 16:15(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 3-4,8,12-13,15,19-20,22 16:15(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:15(1h10m) £17.50 (£16.50)
F*ck Tomorrow
Jamie Lerner / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Musical comedy
She's silly. She's sad. She's horny. And she can play the piano. Award-winning comedian Jamie Lerner jokes about ADHD, masturbation, and other girly shit. 'Fun (and kinda twisted) jokes from a very likeable person' (Audience review).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider (Southsider)
B 0131 226 0000 V 148 G E5 2
Aug 3-12,14-19,21-25 14:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Full Frontal Lobe
Lizzy Lenco / PBH's Free Fringe
N Disabled-led, Dark comedy
Lizzy Lenco is not right in the head, and has the MRI to prove it. Expect audience interaction, song and silliness as she brings surreal tales of near death, heavy metal and cake to the stage.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 15:45(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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The Full Irish
Jesters / PBH's Free Fringe
N Compilation
Returning for their 12th year, The Full Irish will entertain and amuse you. Get up and join us for the fun. May contain "Irish" acts.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 3-25 11:05(50m) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Aug 2-25 21:20(55m)
Functional Mess
John O'Keeffe
NP Stand-up
Are you a functional mess? Wondering what the point of your life is? Do you have a better relationship with your postman than your family? Then this show is for you! By award-winning Irish comedian John O'Keeffe. Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £4, £5, £6 and £10.
Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest
Some Funny
N Compilation, Stand-up
Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. For the poultry sum of a bucket contribution on eggsit. Guaranteed to be clucking funny. Cockmungously not suitable for the family.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 2-24 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble
Piotr Sikora
TN Clown, Character Comedy
Sold-out 2023 Fringe season. Shortlisted for Best Show in Comedians' Choice Awards. A spectacle of rage and fury from an aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. Solo punk-rock comedy by Polish clown Piotr Sikora. Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 21:40(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 21:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 2-25 23:15(1h)
The Future Is Sh*t: A Fortune-Teller and Cynical Comedian Tell It Like It Is Republic of Comedy N Stand-up
An hour too long a commitment for you? Come see the best international comics at the Fringe strutting their stuff for 20 minutes each!
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Gabey Lucas: A Berkshire Boar Walks Into a Bar (and Gets Shot in the Face)
Gabey Lucas TLP Stand-up, Historical
Gabey wants you to know unicorns are a scam (plus other fun facts), but first she has to stop getting distracted by history's silliest almost-war.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Gareth Mutch: Modern Man
Gareth Mutch / Blue Jeans Management / The Stand
TFM Solo show, Spoken word Gareth’s trying to be a modern man, but it isn’t easy. His wife’s starting to look at him differently; wondering if she even married a man at all. Best Show (longlist) – (ISH) Comedy Awards 2023.
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
£10.00 (£9.00)
Gareth Waugh – This Guy
Gareth Waugh and Get Comedy / The Stand Comedy Club.
TFL Stand-up, Solo show
Edinburgh local's new hilarious show about love, friendship and everything else. Opened for Katherine Ryan and John Bishop. 'Effortless, hugely personable comedy' (List). 'Loads and loads of laughs' SSSSS (One4review.co.uk). 'Very funny!' (Scotsman). 'Excellent!' (BroadwayBaby.com).
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Garrett Millerick Needs More Space Avalon
TLP Stand-up
Comedy’s angriest optimist returns for a hilarious, honest and mostly historically accurate, exploration of space travel, his totally insignificant place in the universe and how little he actually knows about anything. ‘A masterclass’ SSSS (Telegraph). Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)
£12.00
16:25(1h) £11.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Stamptown and MILKE proudly presents TNP Clown, Physical theatre
Sold-out run: Edinburgh Fringe (2018-2023). Every Penguin Classic novel. In an hour. Mostly naked (but with flippers). 'Madcap mayhem' SSSSS (Scottish Daily Mail). Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 20:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 1-11 12:00(1h) £7.00
Gary John Miller: Goof
Gary John Miller
TFMP Storytelling, Solo show
Goof is a storytelling show from the mind of someone once described as a 'mad genius' by a former teacher. Comedian Gary John Miller recounts growing up and the urge to refuse to do so.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 13-25 12:10(1h) £7.00 S
Gary Lynch: Middle Age Came Quick
Gary Lynch / Free Festival NP Stand-up
Gary's not sure how he got to be 60 years old, when 25 minutes ago he was 12 and only discovering that girls smelled better than boys.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22,26 14:20(1h) £9.50 (£8.50) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 1-25 15:00(55m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50. S
Gavin Lilley Show
Gavin Lilley
N d/Deaf-led
Renowned deaf comedian Gavin Lilley brings hilarious stories about his experiences as a sign language user, traveller and a weary father of three. His embarrassing moments throughout his eventful life will make you chortle throughout the night.
Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)
B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28
Gavin Webster: An Hour of Swearing and Shouting
Gavin Webster / The Stand Comedy
TFMP Political, Satire
He's back to share his jokes, routines, set pieces, one liners, dark observations, sardonic comedy songs and verbal crash bang wallops. Expect swearing and shouting though. ‘He is stand-up comedy' (TheWeeReview.com). The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4 XAug 1 17:30(1h)
A Gay Dad Murders Sex
FitXander Platz
TMP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
Dark obsessions. Evil desires. Twisted kinks. But enough about my priest. Sit back. relax. And enjoy some quality scripted stand-up. Entertaining and fun. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9-10,16-18,23-24 20:35(50m) £19.00 (£15.00)
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 20:35(50m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage
Lisa Richards
TMP Stand-up
Gay Irish comedian Gearóid Farrelly has no patience. From his make-believe children to massages and tran-f*cking-quility rooms that make his blood boil. Support for Joanne McNally and Sarah Millican. 'Gearóid is bloody hilarious' (Sarah Millican).
Assembly George Square (The Crate) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:20(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke
Live Nation in association with Sophie Chapman Talent
MP Stand-up
Five nights only! Star of HIGNFY, Live At The Apollo and more. Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of politics, culture and masculinity with his playfully provocative brand of humour. SSSS (Evening Standard).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
George Lewis: The Best Thing You'll Ever Do (WIP) Off The Kerb Productions M Stand-up, Solo show
After racking up millions of views online, the funniest dad on Instagram is back warming up for a new tour with a show about parenting, TV and his brand-new hoover. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
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Don't Tease Me About My Gloves
Geraldine Hickey
TL Stand-up
I'm bringing my award-winning brand of humour to the Fringe in a show about grief and grieving – for youth, for loved ones, for booze – and what to do about it.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 19:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Ash and Xinyi / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Game show
Wanna spice up your dating life? Let us help! Featuring two dating experts from the East! Write down or shout out your romantic headaches, your ideal types of people, and.. trust the comics! Time to get spicy!
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 12-17
Aug 1-26
Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man is a racy, whimsical one-woman show exploring the perils and thrills of sex and singledom in the post-pandemic era by actress, writer and comedienne Katie Folger. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 1-17 19:05(1h)
Glass Crumpet
NP Stand-up, Compilation
Returning to the Fringe, Glass Crumpet present their best stand-up comedy of 2024. See three of Manchester’s finest up-and-coming comedians on their quest to justify getting into debt doing a comedy degree.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
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Glenn Moore: Work in Progress
Glenn Moore
TFMP Stand-up, Work in Progress
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore (Live At The Apollo, Cats Does Countdown, Mock The Week) runs you through a few hundred new jokes he's working on. SSSSS (Mail On Sunday). SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Jul 30-Aug 13 11:05(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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The Ghost Bus Tours – the world’s only comedy-horror theatre show on wheels – Great Britain’s must-do, No 1 attraction. Necrobus (Meeting Point on George IV Bridge) B 08445 678 666 V 115 G C5
18:00(1h15m) £19.00 (£16.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 1-26 19:30(1h15m) £19.00 (£16.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 1-26 21:00(1h15m) £19.00 (£16.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 1-26 22:30(1h15m) £19.00 (£16.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 3,10,17,24 21:30(1h15m) £19.00 (£16.00) (£50.00 F)
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Ghost Huns Live
Blue Book Artist Management
M Horror, Podcast
Join comedians, basic huns and horror stans Hannah and Suzie, as they bring you the world's creepiest ghost stories. You'll laugh, you'll scream, you may even cry with fear. They get haunted, so you don't have to.
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 13-15,19-22 23:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 23:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Max Dickins and Conor Jatter
TLP Improv, Jazz
The unprecedented fusion of improv comedy and live jazz comes to the Fringe after sell-out London shows. See top Fringe musicians and the cream of the UK improv scene inspire one another into leaps of hilarity and creativity.
Assembly George Square Studios (Underground) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11 17:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Glenn Wool: Luv (sic)
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
MP Stand-up, Storytelling
Almost 50, almost single, almost happy. Not 'how to' but 'how I' got over/around the shattering of my marriage. For anyone who has had (or secretly wants) a divorce. 'Absolutely hilarious' (Independent).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-24 19:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Glesga Da Live
Raymond Mearns and Stuart Mitchell
FMP Podcast, Stand-up
With over 50M views on TikTok join Glesga Da (and his long-suffering boy) for an afternoon of belly laughs (and abuse). Be part of the audience for a live podcast recording and meet the stars afterwards!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 15:00(1h) £10.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Mariah Girouard / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Mariah Girouard isn’t A Good Girl. She's a hateful bitch but wants to be a better person. In this WIP, she fuses stand-up and spoken word about poo to take you on the journey to bettering herself.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin (Kilderkin) B 0131 226 0000 V 227 G D6 2
Aug 14-25 17:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Rhiannon Jenkins / Thunderbolt Comedy FN Clown, Alternative Comedy
Rhiannon is a good girl: obliging, pretty, eager to please. She knows what men want; from naughty schoolgirl to femme fatale to idyllic housewife. An immersive adventure through male fantasies, female sexuality, and navigating 21st-century womanhood.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 12-17,19-25 22:20(1h) £13.00 (£10.00)
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The Good, The Bad and The Irish TFM Stand-up, Alternative Comedy
Voted Best Irish comedy show (Edinburgh Evening News), The Good the Bad and the Irish has been selling out shows for 14 years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with multiple tours in Europe.
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Grace Campbell Is On Heat
Mick Perrin Worldwide TMP Stand-up
After getting a dog, and her dog coming on heat, a series of strange events started to happen in Grace's life. As seen on BBC, Channel 4 and Comedy Central. SSSS½ (Chortle). SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
Aug 2-11 19:40(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:15(1h) £7.00
Greg Larsen: Revolting
Greg Larsen
TM Stand-up
Greg Larsen (The Tourist) comes to Edinburgh to talk about his younger days playing in punk bands and working for a porn website. Nominee: Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 'Powerfully funny' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 19:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 1-14 12:45(1h)
Gremlin Head
Andy Casper
N Stand-up, Solo show
Winner of Best Solo Show of 2023 at the Clubbies, Gremlin Head is a stand-up comedy show about having a naughty gremlin inside your head.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Gilded Balloon at The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 72 G F5 2
Aug 12-13 20:00(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
Grace Jarvis: Oh! The Horrors!
Bright Side TM Stand-up
Grace Jarvis has been told her material is too dark for how sweet her face is. She cannot change either. Directed by Laura Davis, 'an intriguing new voice worth listening out for' (Chortle.co.uk).
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10. S
Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open
Grubby Little Mitts
TLP Sketch show, Theatre
Join sketch comics Grubby Little Mitts (Rosie Nicholls and Sullivan Brown) in their third magnum opus!
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Grace Mulvey: Tall Baby Brass Tacks Comedy
TMP Stand-up
Grace Mulvey wants to be a human adult who has fun. What’s holding her back is her personality, foot trauma and reading her own missing person’s report. Grace Mulvey brings her debut hour to the Fringe.
Assembly Roxy (Outside)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:05(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:05(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:05(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
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Deserves This More Than You
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with PBJ Management
TLP Improv, Theatre
Can you help me with this? It won't take long. BAFTA and Olivier-award expectee Graham Dickson (Austentatious) presents the existential comedy show you don't need, but the one you deserve...
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 17:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Graham Kay: Pete and Me
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TM Stand-up, True-life
Kay's new show uses cheerful and witty humour to talk about growing up with his profoundly autistic brother, exploring their relationship from childhood through today. 'Brilliantly funny' (Huffington Post). 'An awesome comedian' (Nate Bargatze).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 18:20(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 18:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) S
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Grubby Little Mitts Presents: Sketch Book
Grubby Little Mitts
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Join the Grubbs with your favourite sketch comedians as they present a collage of comedy! Plus a resident artist live-depicting their efforts... it's sketch, doing sketch, being sketched! What could possibly go wrong?
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Aug 17,24 23:10(1h30m) £16.00 (£15.00)
The Grumpy Magicians Present: Now You See It, Now You Don't!
The Grumpy Magicians / PBH's Free Fringe j Magic
The Grumpy Magicians present: Now You See It, Now You Don’t. The Grumpy Magicians will be performing their new show using their unique style of comedy magic.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2
Aug 3-17 14:35(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 2-17,19-25 17:30(1h) £5.00
Guess the Weight of the Bird
John Thornton, Bird Nerd TFL Game show, Interactive
The ultimate bird-based comedy-quiz. What do birds weigh? It’s time to find out. Score points, get prizes, eat chocolate eggs, win £250... maybe. Come and play before the RSPB have me killed.
Le Monde (Shanghai)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
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Gilded Balloon and UTA
L Podcast
The live comedy podcasting phenomenon. With over 150 million downloads, Deborah Frances-White's hilarious look at the noble goals of 21st-century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities which undermine them continues. Music, stand-up comedy and more.
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4
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Guy Williams: This Glass House Makes It Easy to See All the Cowards I'm Throwing Stones At Impatient Productions
TM Stand-up
New Zealand Today star and last-place finisher on Taskmaster NZ makes his Edinburgh debut! Nominated: Best Show, Melbourne Festival 2023. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-23 20:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
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The Half-Cocked Sketch Show
Half-Cocked Theatre
TFM Sketch show, Character Comedy
'You may emerge exhausted but you'll be grinning from ear to ear' SSSS (ThePegReview.com). Gangsters discuss pronouns, missing props and is that Shania Twain..? It'll make sense once you've seen it... probably.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25 18:10(1h) £7.00
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H'allo
Cerys O'Connell
MP Clown, Dark comedy
It was supposed to be nice – wasn't it. Dim, but nice. It's not – it's nasty. Cerys, her friends and her biscuits are on a mission. Only she can save us. But will it be nice? Or nasty? Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Aug 2-12,14-25 21:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Hammerhead
Ben Searle
MP Stand-up
Hammerhead is a show about bridging the gap between who you want to be and who you are, performed by an aging hardcore-punk kid in arrested development. 'An ocean of raw talent... an innate sense from big laughs' (Pedestrian.tv).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 13-25 10:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-11,13-25 17:30(1h)
Hanan Issa: Halal Habibis
Hanan Issa
N Solo show, Stand-up
After losing her mom at nine, Hanan had a lot of sh*t to figure out alone. This show follows this young Lebanese woman's complex and amusing life journey to embracing resiliency, Islam and dumb men.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
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Hannah Campbell: Mirrorball
Hannah Campbell TFN Stand-up
We all want to shine, but what happens when we change ourselves to fit in? Don't miss Hannah's new hilarious 45-minute show, packed with jokes, sharp wit and laugh-out-loud stories.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-12,14-26 16:40(45m) £7.00 (£6.00) Buy
Hannah Gadsby: Woof!
Hannah Gadsby in association with Underbelly M Stand-up
Hannah is back at the Fringe for the first time since 2017, when they won the Edinburgh Comedy Award (and an Emmy) and turned the comedy world on its head. Eight shows only, don't miss out! Woof!
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism A Lovely Time Productions TMP Stand-up
'Voice of a generation' (Skinny). Hannah Platt is a distinctive voice with an unflinching outlook of the world and, after a diagnosis of body dysmorphia, how she thinks the world looks back at her.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Adam Bromley KP Stand-up
Adam knew he had to make major lifestyle changes but couldn’t find the willpower. Fate intervened in the strangest of ways. This comedy show is all about embracing the chaos of life.
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Aug 1-25 12:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Phil McIntyre Live in association with Insanity presents TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Give us a cheer if you've got skin? Well then, this is the show for you! A new show of story-based chaos with heart and peculiarities from Harriet Dyer (Comedy Central Live, The Russell Howard Hour).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
15:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me
Plosive Live in association with United Agents
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Harriet's fine! She's only rebuilding her entire life and cannot work out which way the building-blocks go. Seen on: Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats. ‘Extraordinarily talented’ SSSS (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
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Who Do I Love More?
Aaron Simmonds / PBH's Free Fringe
N Stand-up, Disabled-led
Aaron Simmonds loves Harry Potter (but not the author), but has he fallen in love with a Muggle? Can he turn his back on Hogwarts for his relationship? Could you?
PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave) B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2
Aug 3-11,13-18 12:15(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Harry Stachini: Grenade
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Most of us are carrying honesty grenades. Some are small and some are massive mate. Mine was medium-to-large and once I'd pulled the pin, it destroyed an eight-year relationship, a mortgage and a blue whippet. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 17:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Harun Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk to People About Terrorism
Harun Musho'd / PBH’s Free Fringe N Stand-up, Political
Harun Musho'd is an Arabic name. Bad news is I have a rucksack. Don't like that joke? Don't come. 'Excellent show. Sharp and witty... a rising star' (FringeReview.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5
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Aug 1-13 21:45(50m)
Hate Mail
The Impish Scribe FN
Journalism meant diligence, truth and justice. But in a polarised, clickbait-riddled post-truth world, what’s fact or fiction? What information can we trust? Strap in for a rollercoaster ride, packed with zingers, wit, and wisdom.
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Ben Clover
NP Stand-up, Workshop
Become the best heckler you can be! The world's only vocational heckling course, covering all aspects of the artform. (NB not a show where you CAN heckle, a course TEACHING heckling, with practical and theory test).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
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MP Stand-up, Work in Progress
Helen Bauer has some messy ideas of her thoughts and feelings on pretty much everything! And boy does she have feelings! As seen on Live at the Apollo and star of Dave and Comedy Central.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 14-25 10:00(1h)
Helen Prior – The Pussy from the USSR
Helen Prior
FM Stand-up, Political
An unforgettable breakfast you never had! The Pussy from the USSR makes you question everything, bringing a “hole” new meaning to freedom of speech. Political comedy meets surreal storytelling.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Help! My Vagina Is Trying to Kill Me!
Yola Jean Lu
TFNP Dark Comedy, Solo show
Help! My Vagina Is Trying to Kill Me! is a solo show that explores one woman's journey of navigating STDs, miscarriages and pre-cervical cancer. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut
Henry Ginsberg
N Stand-up
Henry Ginsberg returned to the Fringe to discuss on toxic masculinity, loneliness and whether it’s possible for individual body parts to be racist?
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-18,20-25 21:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-19,21-25 16:35(1h)
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Henry Ginsberg’s Hyper-Masculine Cookery Show
Henry Ginsberg
K Stand-up
Stand-up comedian and culinary wizard Henry Ginsberg presents a guide to all things gastronomical. Including the inner workings of pub kitchens, flirtations with veganism and the frankly offensive state of store-bought falafel.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Henry Rowley: Just Literally
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with theFound TMP Stand-up, Character Comedy Online comedy sensation Henry Rowley (1.3M TikTok and 400k Instagram followers) makes his highly anticipated Edinburgh debut. Join 'TikTok's comedy darling' (Tatler), and Gen-Z internet twat for an hour of fast-paced stand-up and character comedy.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 5-6 19:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 19:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Hi. I'm Will. Will Morrison TFN Theatre, Cabaret
A funny, caustic and vulnerable solo show about who Will Morrison is (aka the gay, genderqueer, sober slut they are) and their journey through alcohol withdrawal and an abusive relationship that got them where they are today.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 2 11:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-11 11:30(1h) £10.00
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TFNP Dance, Alternative comedy
A comical blend of balanced chaos and aligned lunacy, the stories of a modern-day hippie, a funky wizard, a professor of funk, but most of all, an insanely wild and must-see comedian!!
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4
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Vinney White
TFMP Music, Stand-up
Vinney uses a sampler to travel through time. What stolen sample is used in 30,000 tracks? How did electronic music begin? Who's Roland? Laugh out loud while beats transport you. 'Excellent' (Fatboy Slim, Brighton Festival).
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Little Smash Comedy
TNP Stand-up
A split hour of stand-up from two pro Essex-based comedians. 'Barrels full of Essex boy charm' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Holly Stars: Justice For Holly
Mick Perrin Worldwide
TNP Stand-up, Drag
Holly's been nicked in Superdrug for shoplifting. She's innocent. Of course. This is the story of how and why we should be shouting 'Justice for Holly!' The writer of 'Death Drop' makes their Edinburgh debut.
Assembly George Square Studios (Underground) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 18:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Holy Sh*t I Lived: A Solo Show
George C Owens
TFKP Storytelling, Improv
A solo comedy show about life, death and the thing we all fear most: love. Through storytelling, characters and improv
George C Owens (Second City) explores his near-death experiences, his family, and love.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 3-10,12-17,19-25 16:00(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£24.00 F)
Holy Shit Improv
Holy Shit Improv
M Improv, Theatre
'LA's very best improvisers' (TheComedyBureau.com) create an hour of comedy so funny you'll be screaming 'Holy Shit!' Fast, funny, silly and smart. As consistently hilarious as any written show. You won't believe it's improv!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 16-18,23-25 21:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 19-22,26 21:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Horatio Gould:
Return of the Space Cowboy
Horatio Gould
TM Satire
After his sell-out debut Horatio brings his much-anticipated second show. Desperate for something to believe in, Horatio explores the crisis facing young people seeking purpose in life that isn't fat jeans or rock-climbing.
Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
£14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Horsesh*t Happens
Laura Fincias Marín (Spain/Germany)
LP Stand-up, International
The Edinburgh solo debut show from international comedian Laura Fincias. A surrealist, satirical take on life, parodying the famous male philosophers of ancient Greece. You may expect a philosophical script, but sometimes horsesh*t happens...
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (library) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13 21:45(45m) Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18 21:45(45m)
Aug 7-9,14-16 21:45(45m)
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Hot Concrete: Too Hot (and Too Concretey) for TV Hot Concrete
TFLP Alternative Comedy, Sketch show
Join the UK's most energetic-yet-simultaneously-downbeat double act as they record their groundbreaking TV chat show. 'Witty smart but dumb' (Chortle.co.uk).
As seen/heard on BBC One, Sky Arts, Radio 4. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)
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Hot Department
Junkyard Artists
TMP Sketch show
No one does sketch comedy like these two freaks. The rising MILFs of international comedy, Australia's Hot Department, make their Edinburgh debut with a full hour of high-energy, cinematic, unhinged sketch comedy. Bring a towel.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33
Hot Ghoul Summer
Anitha Sri, Katie Kamola / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up
The hottest stand-up duo of the season! Anitha Sri (Bath New Act of the Year Finalist, Leicester Square Quarter-Finalist) and Katie Kamola (Bath New Act of the Year Semi-Finalist) present an hour of wickedly dark humour. PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Lower) B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5
Aug 3-10 17:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Hot Rubber Dinner Daddies
M Game show, Alternative Comedy
The world's only late-night Scalextric tournament/comedy show. Four comedians have decked out their cars, ready for victory or destruction on the race track. With live music from our house band Formula One Direction.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 9,16,23 23:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 1-25 21:55(1h)
Devin Gray / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, International
Comedy Central featured stand-up comedian Devin Gray's debut solo show, How To Get Away With Marriage, is a plot for laughter and culture clashes as he walks through his international marriage.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Stamptown proudly presents TMP Musical Comedy, Stand-up
Nominee: Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer (2019). After multiple sell-out, five-star stand-up comedy shows (two), Huge Davies is recording his first ever music album and everyone's allowed to watch and pay.
SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com).
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Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Hugleikur Dagsson – No Idea
Hugleikur Dagsson / The Stand Comedy Club FM Event, Stand-up
Hugleikur Dagsson is an Icelandic artist, mostly known for his sick cartoons. His stand-up show No Idea is a collection of unfinished thoughts about sexual time travel, cat skinning and dead popstars.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
The Humour Mill Live
The Humour Mill N Variety
A jam-packed comedy variety show from The Humour Mill, featuring some of the best stand-up, sketch and alternative acts in Scotland.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie )
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Aug 13 20:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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English Standup Oslo TFMP
Welcome to Hygge. A stand-up compilation show featuring professional Norwegian comedians, performing in English. Want to know what hygge means? So do we. Let us cool your warm hearts with our Scandinavian-designed minimalist jokes for one hour. Skål.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 14:25(1h) £7.50 (£6.00)
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Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun!
80s Spectacular – Remix
Hypnotist Matt Hale
Tj Magic, Cabaret
The unmissable sell-out smash-hit comedy hypnosis show with 80s party vibes returns, remixed for 2024! Enjoy from audience or stage – you choose! All-ages friendly.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
I am Claire Parry (very funny stand-up)
Claire Parry
TKP Clown, Physical theatre
I am Claire Parry (very funny stand-up). 'Mesmerising clowning' SSSSS (Express). 'Seriously silly' SSSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). 'Hysterical' SSSS (VoiceMag.uk). 'Masterful' SSSS (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Very funny stand-up' SSSSSS (Claire Parry).
Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:50(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11 14:50(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,12-15 14:50(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
I Mostly Blame Myself
I Mostly Blame Myself
IMBM is a sketch comedy show with over 500 million views worldwide. From wild Disney parodies to dark historical musicals, every show is brand new, completely original, and absolutely absurd. Ready to laugh your ass off?
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour
Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour
TNP Musical Comedy
From comedian Ian Lockwood comes a hilarious concert experience about life, death and friendship. Featuring 10 original pop songs, Lockwood examines the fear of abandonment in a touching show that delivers a laugh a minute.
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 22:20(1h) £7.00
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Ian Smith: Work In Progress
Strip Light Productions and Ebdon Management
NP Stand-up, Work in Progress
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2023 Ian Smith (ITV’s Stand Up Sketch Show and co-host of the Northern News podcast) returns with a limited work-in-progress run. 'An effortlessly brilliant stand-up show' SSSS (Scotsman). Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
Aug 12 19:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 13 22:05(1h) £10.00
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Ian Stone is Keeping it Together
Ian Stone MP Satire
'A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour' SSSS (Times). 'Seriously funny' (Guardian). 'One of the sharpest comic minds in the country' (Romesh Ranganathan). Winner of Spirit of The Fringe 2023. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug 1-11,13-25 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Theft: What to Expect
When You're Not Suspecting
Stolen Table Collective / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Character comedy, Seminar
You're at risk of identity theft! Unless you come to Bernadette's informative seminar. New character comedy by Agnes Carrington: 'the greatest clowning performance of all... comic timing down to perfection' (ChrisOnTheatre.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Arch Room)
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If You Laugh More the Show Will Get Better
Ed Mulvey / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up
Join up-and-coming, tall and skinny comedian Ed Mulvey performing his latest routines, packed with joke-dense intelligent filth. Laugh enough and there is no limit to how good the show can be!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin (Kilderkin)
B 0131 226 0000 V 227 G D6 2
Aug 3-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ignacio Lopez
TFKP Stand-up, Work in Progress
The Spanish/Welsh star of Live At The Apollo is on a mission to destroy himself and build a better version: Leaner, smarter, funnier! Expect an armada of playful, wicked humour and silliness.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,26 18:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Aug 4-8,11-12,14-15,18-22,25 18:00(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
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The Impro All Stars
The Impro All Stars
TFL Improv
They're back and still the best in the business! You shout it out and they act it out. 'Top notch improvised mirth-making comic alchemy' (Herald).
Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller) B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4
Aug 2,5-9,13-16,20-23 16:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 16:30(1h) £12.00
Impro Poet Presents: What If History?
CJ Hooper / PBH's Free Fringe
N Historical, Improv
They say that history repeats itself. Not in this show. This show explores the histories that could have been – as suggested by you – performed in rhyme by CJ Hooper, the impro poet.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin (Kilderkin)
B 0131 226 0000 V 227 G D6 2
Aug 3-13 17:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Impromptunes –Naughty Broadway
Impromptunes
TMP Improv, Musical theatre
Impromptunes takes its musical mayhem into overdrive in this risque, rambunctious ride. Strap in while Australia's finest improvisers hit the high notes and the low brows. Contains mature themes for immature audiences.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
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Improv, Musical theatre
Each night the curtain opens on a brand-new, completely improvised musical comedy. Hijinks, hilarity and harmonies ensue. Performed by Australia's finest improvisers. 'Improv gold' (Herald Sun).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
Aug 12-15,19-22,26 16:55(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 16-18,23-25 16:55(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
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Welcome to Improv and Chill, the TV show where you decide what happens. Pick the genre, characters and the action, then we'll do the rest! After our show's success in Bristol, we're bringing it to the Fringe!
Wine Tasting Experience
Sweeney Preston & Ethan Cavanagh presented by Seabright Live TN Tasting, Interactive
Comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh guide you through tasting five wines and at least five jokes. 'Charmingly silly.' SSSS (TheAge.com.au). 'Simply heaps of fun.' SSSS (List). Adelaide Fringe Award winner, 2024.
Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 17:50(1h15m)
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B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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High-octane improvised comedy sketches, scenes, songs and silliness from Birmingham's premier award-winning improv-comedy group, based entirely on your suggestions. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
2-10,12-17 19:15(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Improv: Spontadeity
Stags Woodward, Josie Ettrick-Hogg and Guests N Improv, Alternative comedy
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!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
XAug 1-4 18:30(1h) Aug 5-11,13-18,20-25 18:30(1h)
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
The Watch This Improv Troupe
TFj Improv, Family-friendly
Back for a 10th run, this 'understandable Fringe favourite' (FringeReview.co.uk) crafts your suggestions into an improvised movie adventure featuring live musical underscoring, spontaneous songs and four audience buzzers so you can direct the action right until the credits roll! theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
XAug 2-3 19:05(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)
Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 19:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
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Aug 1-25 16:15(1h)
In and Out Comedy
In and Out Comedy / Free Festival
Stand-up
In and Out Comedy is a compilation show made up of the most exciting up-and-coming talent that the comedy circuit has to offer. New line-ups every day!
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50
Deage Paxton
NP Stand-up
Deage Paxton returns this year with a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut show. This show is a brand-new hour containing this years collection of dark, dirty and kind of stupid material.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-25 22:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 13-25 21:05(1h) £5.00
Incognito Improv: Toxic
Incognito Improv
FKP Improv
Ever been in a relationship that felt a little bit off? Incognito Improv showcase their ground-breaking new show Toxic, a hilarious take on those relationships that have gone from great to ugly. You will laugh, but will you cry?
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
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Aug 1-11,13-25 18:20(1h) £5.00
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Intelligent Bisexual Woman
Reagan Allen
TFM Musical Comedy, LGBTQ+
Gay panic... and Catholic guilt. Reagan Allen tackles both in this musical comedy romp featuring outrageous songs and intimate stories about embarrassment at the lesbian bar, nightmarish pregnancy scares and an undying love of Michael Cera.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Aug 1-25 19:15(55m)
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Irish Comedy Carnage
Gary Lynch / Free Festival N Musical comedy, Stand-up
Irish Comedy Carnage is coming to the most Irish venue in the whole Fringe! Great Irish acts performing short highlights of their full hour-long shows.
Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Irish Comedy Headliners
Stanta Comedy Events
TFM Stand-up
Top professional stand-up stand up from the Irish comedy scene and beyond. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024. Each day the host presents a selection of top quality stand up comedians. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1,4-6,8,15,22 18:25(1h) £8.00 (£5.00) Aug 2-3 18:25(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) Aug
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Gary Lynch / Free Festival
N Stand-up
Irish Comedy Invasion has been visiting The Fringe since 2012. The best Irish acts at the Fringe all performing short highlight sets of their shows.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
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Aug 1-25 22:50(1h)
Terry O'Neill
MP
Ireland's top comedians coming to bring you the craic every night in City Cafe. With a different line-up each night, hosted by Terry O'Neill. 'Rising, scary talent' SSSSS (Irish Independent).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 1-25 12:15(55m)
Irish Comedy Showcase
Gary Lynch / Laughing Horse
N Stand-up, Compilation
Irish Comedy Showcase is going lunchtime! Bringing the best visiting Irish comics to do their best club sets in possibly the best room of the Fringe.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Aug 1-12,14-25 14:00(50m)
An Irish Goodbye
Eddie Mullarkey and Aideen McQueen
NP Stand-up, Compilation
Top Irish comedians Aideen McQueen and Eddie Mullarkey team up to bring you an hour of electric laughs. With a mix of storytelling and sharp observational comedy, these two stand-ups offer cash-back guaranteed laughs!
Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 2-12 10:40(1h)
Irish Jokers
Mr Dead Sound Productions N
Showcasing the best Irish acts at the Fringe. Presented by multi award-winning comedian Paul Marsh. Each show is a mix of new faces and seasoned professionals. If they're Irish and they're funny, they'll be here!
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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of donating at the end of the show.
£5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 1-25 22:45(1h)
The Irish Mob
John O'Keeffe N Stand-up
Returning after a sell-out festival run in 2023, this hilarious compilation show showcases the very best upcoming Irish stand-up talent alongside seasoned headliners! Fun guaranteed!
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
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Jody Kamali presents
TK Physical theatre, Clown
One man. Eight ironing boards. One epic soundtrack. Watch in awe as Jody Kamali cleverly transforms these everyday household items into the tools of an action-packed Hollywood romance. An inventive physical comedy show that 'demands applause' (Scotsman).
Assembly George Square (The Crate) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Isabella Charlton: So My Dad F****d The Nanny RBM
TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
International comedian tells of a dark steamy affair between her father and the family's nanny, unveiling family secrets, power plays and salacious surprises and redemption. Naked photos and audio transcripts included.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
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Isabelle Farah: Nebuchadnezzar
Isabelle Farah
TKP Theatre, Storytelling
A silly show about love and war. An hour of stand-up and irreverent storytelling: a love story! In Ancient Babylon! (Historical accuracy not included). Previously: 'Spellbinding' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). 'Must see' SSSS (Daily Mail). 'Heat-beating performance' (Graham Norton).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,21-22
Isobel Rogers: How to Be Content
Isobel Rogers presented by United Agents
TMP Musical Comedy, Alternative Comedy
Is there ever a right time to have a baby? Are you your therapist's favourite client? Are polyamorous relationships as rad as moving into your mum's house (with your boyfriend)? SSSSS (LondonTheatre1.com). SSSSS (EdFestMag.com). Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
It Just So Happened
Mirth of Forth Productions
TFL Historical, Podcast
The alternative history show. Three stand-up comedians perform history-themed On This Day sets before discussing topics from Edinburgh's history with host Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019, 2021, 2022). Recorded for podcast. www.itjustsohappened.co.uk Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-10 10:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug 21-24 22:30(1h30m) £10.00
ITVX Presents: Edinburgh Fringe
NextUp Comedy | ITVX Mixed Bill StandUp Night
FNP Stand-up
Don't miss the ultimate late-night comedy extravaganza! Join us for different line-ups every night, with known faces and new acts – all broadcast LIVE on ITVX. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Ivo Graham: Grand Designs
Off The Kerb Productions
TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Fumbling a flute on Would I Lie to You, combusting over a Cork accent on Radio 5 Live, scaring the Traitors' Diane with a T-shirt of her face. What (yoghurt and) banana skins await Ivo next?
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28CB
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:20(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:20(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Aug 8,12,19-22 21:20(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
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Jack Docherty in The Chief –No Apologies
Gilded Balloon
TLP Character comedy
The BAFTA-winning star of Scot Squad returns as Scotland's favourite cop, righting wrongs, battling bams and never ever apologising! 'Maverick genius' (Herald). 'Masterful, superlative' (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Evening Standard).
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
Aug 2-4,7-8,12-15 20:00(1h) £16.50 (£15.50) Aug 5-6,9-11 20:00(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Jack Holmes: Round Man, Square Hole
RGB Monster
NP Stand-up
When every group you belong to is insufferable, then what? Join this lovably gruff comedian who's very worried that being lovably gruff will be the next trend taken over by twats.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 2-26 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£8.00)
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Jack Kelly and Jimmy Shirley: Pool's Gold
Jack Kelly and Jimmy Shirley MP Stand-up
Start your day off with two award-entering comedians!
Jack's from Blackpool, Jimmy's from Liverpool... both of them regret this very early time slot. SSSSS (Lancashire Post).
'Electrified the room' (Lancaster Guardian).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-15 10:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jack Skipper: Skint Off The Kerb Productions TMP Stand-up
Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut hour about going from being a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications). 15 million likes on TikTok. 'Delivery that commands the room' (Chortle.co.uk).
Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
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Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour
Stamptown proudly presents M Clown, Stand-up
New York Times Critic's Pick (2024) Jack is back for one night only after a seven-week Off-Broadway run in New York City.
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SSSS (Scotsman). SSS (Guardian). SS (Times). S (Skinny). Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Jacob Hawley:
Space
Ebdon Management & UTA
FL Stand-up, Solo show
Short run of the new tour show (i.e. he's done it loads so it's really good). Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 14-15,19-20 12:20(1h) £7.00 Aug 16-18 12:20(1h) £9.00
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Jade Kelly – Nasty Wee Bitch
Jade Kelly / The Stand Comedy Club
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
Jade is terrified of teenage girls. Maybe that's because she was one herself. If you were ever bullied for letting your mum choose your school bag, this one's for you. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Jaffer Khan: Mr. Khan, Why Did 9/11 Happen?
Jaffer Khan
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
Jaffer Khan (Comedy Central, CBS, Redacted Tonight) does stand-up comedy about growing up a Pakistani Muslim in Texas, becoming a high school teacher in Houston, and 9/11. Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Aug 1-11,13-25 22:00(40m) £10.00 (£5.00)
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Jake Baker: Rule Breaker!
Jake Baker / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Alternative comedy
We are all bound by society's rules but who wrote them? For whose benefit? And can they be changed? Jake certainly hopes so! 'Endearingly offbeat, with great comic timing and an engagingly whimsical mind' SSSS (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Lower) B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5
Aug 3-12,14-25 16:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jake Donaldson: Spectacle
Jake Donaldson
TFMP Stand-up, Disabled-led
What is it really like to be visually impaired? A brand-new hour of stand-up from one of Huffington Post's Must See New Acts at the Edinburgh Fringe. As seen on NextUp and Amazon Prime. SSSS (DarkChat).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 18:40(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
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James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)
Noel Gay Organisation
TMP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
James Barr fearlessly tackles the aftermath of an abusive relationship with an hour of trailblazing stand up. 'A masterclass in queer storytelling' SSSSS (Metro). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 X
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James Beatty –What a Time to Be Alive
James Beatty Comedy
TFNP Stand-up, Solo show
An hour of stand-up with Essex's cheekiest chap. Expect a quick-witted, full-of-beans comedy special, with captivating stories, original material and tales from 77 countries around the world. @JamesBeattyComedian
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
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James Cook: Anonymously Viral
James Cook / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Storytelling
'A genuine laugh every ten seconds... the audience was loving it... a stand out show of excellent quality' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Amiable, well-written... deserves a bigger audience' (@FringeMonkey, Twitter).
Based on real events, but with jokes.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-14 19:00(1h) £10.00
James Gardner: Journeyman
James Gardner
TFN Stand-up, Work in Progress
He's been a TV presenter, DJ, salesman, footballer and comedian. Journeyman is the hilarious journey through James Gardner's eclectic CV. One of Scotland's most exciting new comedians with 20 million views online.
Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil (Seated))
B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4
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James Roque: Champorado
RBM Comedy
TK Stand-up, Storytelling
What actually matters in life? And what does it have to do with a Filipino chocolate rice dish? A New Zealand-Filipino comedy veteran serves up an hour of his trademark sweet-and-salty comedy. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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James Ross Does Guess Who
James Ross / PBH's Free Fringe NP Game show, Alternative Comedy
Remember childhood-favourite Guess Who? That, but based on vibes and played with you, the lovely audience. Failure is certain. A good time not absolutely guaranteed but quite likely. With four-time Chortle Award winner James Ross.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-10 16:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Jamie Denbo: Beverly Live!
Jamie Denbo
TLP Character Comedy, Satire
Writer/producer for Grey's Anatomy, presents her alter ego Beverly (meddling mother to all) as she takes audiences on a comedic rollercoaster ride through her golden years, exploring everything from sound baths to how not to get cancelled.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 5-6,9-11 19:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) S
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Jamie DSouza: Brownie!
Jamie DSouza
TFNP Stand-up
Jamie (Stand Up Sketch Show, Simon Amstell tour support) is back with a show all about how much of a pathetic coward he is. 'A highly effective way of delivering gag after wry gag' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 1-11,13-25 15:15(45m) £5.00 (£3.00)
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Jamie Finn: Nobody's Talking
About Jamie (Taylor's Version)
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with PBJ Management
TL Storytelling, Music
Jamie's a hot mess and needs to reinvent himself with a chaotic exploration of platonic love. 'Fresh and funny' (Michael Palin). BBC New Comedy Finalist 2021. Best Fringe Debut, Theatre Weekly 2023. Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 15:40(1h) £8.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 15:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
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Jane Mumford: Are You OK?
Jane Mumford
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
Half-Brit comedian Jane Mumford was born and raised in Switzerland. Her second show is about lessons learned in our teens, the cost of fitting in, and why being a tap-dancing goth won't get you laid.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Jay Handley – Forty
Jay Handley / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up
Newly middle-aged comedian Jay Handley attempts to imbue the crossing of an arbitrary chronological boundary with a profundity it can't hope to warrant. 'Moments that can go toe-to-toe with the best stand-up I've seen' (EdFringeReview.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-25 23:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jay Lafferty: Bahookie
Gilded Balloon and Watch This Space Productions
L Stand-up
Star of BBC's Breaking the News, 'Jay has cemented herself as one of the strongest comedians on the circuit today. It's a marvel how consistently brilliant her shows are' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'One of Scotland's top stand-ups' (Herald).
Janine Harouni: Does New Jokes (WIP)
Janine Harouni
FM Stand-up
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Janine Harouni returns to the Fringe to try some new jokes (and escape her responsibilities as a parent)! ‘Ready for her Netflix special’ SSSSS (Times). ‘A marvel to behold’ SSSS (Guardian).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 14-18 11:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Jason Byrne: NO SHOW
Phil McIntyre Live by Arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management present TLP Stand-up, Improv
There’s no show like a Jason Byrne NO SHOW. NO SHOW is a show with no comedy safety net. Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, to create NO SHOW!
Assembly Hall (Main Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28
XAug 1 20:40(1h) £16.00 Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10,16-17,23-24 20:40(1h) £24.00
Aug 4,7-8,11,13-15,18,20-22,25 20:40(1h) £21.50
Jason John Whitehead: Clubbed
RBM Comedy
TFLP Stand-up
A regular in Edinburgh, Jason John Whitehead has been touring his brand of social and confessional comedy around the world for 20 years now. 'No grandstanding. Just slightly crazy, funny, kick-back-and-laugh enjoyment' (Scotsman).
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-11,13-26 16:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) S
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 22-26 18:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Jaz Mattu Returns
Jaz Mattu
TFMP Absurdist, Alternative Comedy
The lovable Kentish comedian returns with more absurdist, chaotic, theatrical stand-up. 'A crazy show of chaos and laughs... Jaz Mattu has created something truly unique with this show.' SSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 18:40(1h) £5.00
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Jazz Emu: Knight Fever
Country Mile Productions
TLP Musical Comedy, Live Music
Musical supernova Jazz Emu (Telegraph's 26th Funniest Comedian of the 21st Century) is back with a brand-new show, with a full live band. Let the Majesty commence. SSSSS (Telegraph, Times, List). SSSS (Guardian, Chortle.co.uk, Scotsman). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:00(1h) £11.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25
Jeff Stark, Old Fart Gassing
Jeff Stark
FNP Stand-up
One day you will be 81. Award-winning comedian Jeff Stark just got there ahead of you. Here, he marks your card and lets you know what you're in for. Warning: laughter inevitable, Tena pads advisable. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Jenny Collier: The Title of the Show is the Sound of a Burp
Jenny Collier / Free Festival
MP Stand-up
Since she saw you last, Jenny has been fighting a legal battle, trying seafaring and stepping up her burp journey. 'Brilliant.. a joy to behold' SSSS (VoiceMag.uk). Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 15-25 12:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Jenny Hart: Lezard
Jenny Hart
TFMP Stand-up, Musical Comedy
Do you feel like you've never quite fit in? Like your inner voice needs main character energy! Then join me for a chaotic show of crazy stand-up, stupid songs and kazoo solos 'bout just that!
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 20:35(50m) £6.00 (£5.00)
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Jenny Tian: Chinese Australian
Jenny Tian TLP Stand-up
In just one year, Jenny went from no audience to becoming internet famous. She's now spilling how she did it. This is a story about hope, the internet and clout chasing.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 18:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Jeromaia Detto: MUSH
Bright Side
TK Clown, Character Comedy
Winner: Best Comedy Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024. Unleash your inner child in this one-of-a-kind, kids-show-for-adults Fringe experience. 'Definitely a must-see this fringe' SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
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Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 17:10(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Jess Carrivick: Attention Seeker (WIP)
Jess Carrivick
TFL Sketch show, Character comedy
Almost a nepo baby and BBC noughties child star, Jess Carrivick's career peaked at 10, but Hollywood never rang. Now, she's seizing the spotlight with a work-in-progress show. An absurd showreel of sketches and characters. Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
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XAug 2-4 16:20(45m) £5.00 Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 16:20(45m) £10.00
Jessica Aszkenasy: BRA SHOW (WIP)
Jessica Aszkenasy / PBH’s Free Fringe NP Alternative comedy, Clown
A show about bras, bald men and daisies. Probably. Jessica went to a clown school called Gaulier bla bla bla. She does shows in London bla bla bla. She's funny bla bla bla. PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-12,14-25 15:35(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jessica Fostekew: Mettle
Plosive Live in association with Ebdon Management
MP Stand-up
The Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns for a limited run of her new stand-up show Mettle, a show about passion, pace and purpose. As seen on Live at the Apollo and Travel Man. 'Fiercely funny' SSSS (Times). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 9-11 18:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Jessie Cave: An Ecstatic Display Show and Tell with Curtis Brown
TMP Solo show, Storytelling
Jessie Cave opens up about a number of things: social anxiety and monogamy, couple's therapy and parenting failures. She questions Mother Nature and examines why she might be addicted to giving birth. Hopefully it's funny.
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs) 139 G E5 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:45(1h)
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Aug 1-11,13-14,16-25
Jessie Cave and Alfie Brown
Share a Work in Progress
Ruth Morrison MP Stand-up
Alfie Brown and Jessie Cave share an hour of new material, some of which might be about each other.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire
(Just the Common Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Jew-O-Rama
Aaron Levene and Philip Simon / PBH's Free Fringe N Stand-up, Compilation
Return of the hit Fringe show bringing you the country's best award-winning Jewish (and Jew-ish) comedians. Each day, different hand-picked Jewish comedians give you the best in neurotic comedy. Oy vey!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 3-25 17:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Jimeoin: Who's Your Man?!
MZA and Geffer Notice productions TFL Stand-up
'Hilarious... It gets no better than this' (Time Out). Royal Variety, Palladium, Apollo. 'Inspired!' (Independent). 'Wickedly funny!' (Age). 'Don't miss it! If laughter is the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids' (Edinburgh Evening News).
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2B
XAug 1 20:25(1h) £10.00 XAug 2 20:25(1h) £13.50 Aug 3,8,11 20:25(1h) £15.50
Aug 4,13,20 20:25(1h) £13.50 Aug 5-6,10,17,24 20:25(1h) £19.50
Aug 7,14,21 20:25(1h) £14.50 Aug 9,18 20:25(1h) £17.50
Aug 15,22,25 20:25(1h) £16.50 Aug 16,23 20:25(1h) £18.50
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
A debut filled with nightmares of being a spider and breezy tales from the military. Expect mischief, dry wit and gritty softness from the imagination of this BBC New Comedy Awards finalist.
Pleasance Courtyard (Below)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 19:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Jo Caulfield Pearls Before Swine
Jo Caulfield / The Stand Comedy Club
TMP Satire, Stand-up
2024 tour show. Jo's best jokes and funniest routines. Voted Comedian's Comedian of the Year. 'Packed with brilliant lines, embarrassing anecdotes and hilarious insights' (Herald). 'Pure comedy gold' (Metro). SSSSS (Observer). SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (Guardian). The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 19:10(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Jul 31-Aug 1 21:15(1h)
Jo Griffin: Last Chance Saloon
Everyone's settling down but Jo's doing all the naughty stuff she's yet to try! Shortlisted BBC New Comedy Award 2023 and Funny Women Award. Seen on Channel 4, BBC Three, Dave. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (List). Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Joanne McNally: Work in Progress
Lisa Richards by arrangement with Off The Kerb Productions MP Stand-up
One of Variety Magazine's 'Top 10 Comics to Watch for 2024', Joanne is back in Edinburgh after her sold-out global tour with Prosecco Express.
Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Joby Mageean – Titty Icarus
Joby Mageean / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up
Joby Mageean is doing a comedy performance. He is really cool and has well-written and thought-provoking material. 'A comedian willing to embrace his own uncoolness... he’s happy to lean into a dad joke' (Chortle.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 24 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Dan Willis and John O'Brien / PBH's Free Fringe N Stand-up, Compilation
One of the longest-running and most popular compilation shows of the Fringe. Join Dan Willis, Obie, and Takashi Wakasugi with some of the best acts from Newcastle, Scotland and Asia. 'Unpretentious informal belly laughs' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25 19:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Joe & Rory: Television 1
Joe & Rory
TL Sketch show, Character Comedy 100 years of TV in one hour. Comedians Joe & Rory celebrate national broadcaster Television 1 in this multimedia sketch and parody show. 'A blissful 60 minutes of silliness.' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). Assembly Roxy (Downstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 c
£11.00 (£10.00)
Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: LIVE!!!
Avalon
TNP Character comedy, Stand-up
Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard. Can Frankie save showbiz? 2023's BBC New Comedy Award winner presents a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. 'Once seen, never forgotten… barnstorming nonsense' (Chortle.co.uk). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 XJul 29-Aug 1 23:25(1h) £7.00
£12.00 (£11.00)
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Joe McTernan: Lost Brett Vincent for GetComedy TMP Stand-up, Multimedia
After a complete sell-out run in 2023, the Scottish comedian and viral sensation who has amassed 50+ million views online is back with a new show that will have you 'crying with laughter' (ThreeWeeks). Book early. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 18:50(1h) £7.50
Joe Wells – Daddy Autism
Joe Wells / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Neurodiversity-led
A new show about wanting to be an autistic dad. As seen on Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza. Over 20 million online views. 'One of my favourite comics' (Frankie Boyle). SSSSS (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5 Aug 3-25 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
John Hegley: Do Horses Have Teeth, Sir?
John Hegley
TMP Poetry, Music
From the poet's education journals and animal sketchbook –mainly horses. Devised for adults but not unsuitable for the odd nine-year-old. Lyricism, love and Shrewsbury biscuits. 'Awesomely mundane' (Independent). Image credit: Suzi Corker. Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)
13:30(1h)
John Luke Roberts:
John-Luke-A-Palooza!
Impatient Productions
L Alternative comedy
John-Luke Roberts does every solo comedy show he’s ever done in a row, and then goes back to the first one and does them again until the Fringe runs out. See impatientproductionsuk.com for full schedule. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Jul 31-Aug 4,6-11,14-18,20-25 14:10(1h) £10.00
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John Meagher: Big Year
John Meagher
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
After a sell-out run at Dublin Fringe, host of Radio 4's The Divil's Own John Meagher makes his debut at The Gilded Balloon with his debut show Big Year. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
16:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Little Smash Comedy TN Improv
Featuring entirely extemporised Shakespearean style sonnets, raucous unrehearsed rap recitals and appearances from some of the Fringe's best improvisors! 'A joy to behold' SSSSS (Shakespeare4Breakfast). 'The future of improv' (Mike McShane, Whose Line Is It Anyway?).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
XAug 1 19:25(50m) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 19:25(50m) £5.00
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John Robertson:
The Human Hurricane
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
NP Improv, Stand-up
Climb inside the new interactive stand-up show from the creator of legendary Fringe hit The Dark Room. Crowdwork! Crowdsurfs! High-octane anarchy! SSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (Skinny).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 20:20(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
John Robertson's The Dark Room
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TM Game show, Improv
The crowd's trapped in a live-action video game! Will you: A) Find the light switch? B) Go north? C) Abandon hope? 'Not to be missed' (Guardian). 'Rocky Horror for gamers... I howled' SSSS (Telegraph).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever Country Mile Productions
TLP Stand-up
Last year, John was visited by a series of terrible plagues. Now, he’s desperate to tell you about it (preferably over many drinks and the tiniest cigarette?). SSSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Telegraph).
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)
Jojo Sutherland, I Wish You Were My Mum (Careful What You Wish For)
Jojo Sutherland / The Stand Comedy Club TFLP Stand-up
Following her sell-out run Growing Old Disgracefully, Jojo's back older and more disgraceful, now ridiculing and rejoicing in the role of motherhood. 'Effortlessly funny' (Entertainment-Focus.com). The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)
The Joke Clinic
Charlie Bowers and Walter Jack FMP Stand-up, Podcast
Bear witness to two of the most experienced comedy consultants in the business working their magic before a live audience. Each night the clinicians host a different high-profile guest comedian – transforming tired material into comedy gold!
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 10-17 22:45(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
Jokers in the Pack / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Improv
Jokers in the Pack is a compilation show featuring five of the best stand-ups picked from the Edinburgh Fringe. Every day the pack will be shuffled to showcase a variety of different comedians!
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3 Aug 1-25 15:40(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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JONATHAN:
By Order of the Peaky Grindrs
Jonathan FNP Stand-up, Solo show
Remorsed, de-bedded, cried. Divorced, debted, survived. Join Jonathan as he hosts an hour of relatable hilarity. Hailing from London, this is his Edinburgh Fringe debut. Friends, fans, stalkers – everyone is welcome!
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh
Comedy Awards Showcases
The Rat Pack Productions Ltd
NP Stand-up, Compilation
The best comedians that have caught the eyes of the Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards judges. All potential winners of comedy's biggest (ish) prizes.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 23:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Jonny & the Baptists: The Happiness Index
Impatient Productions
TK
Musical Comedy, Political
Are you happy? We can help! A new personal and political show about our desire, and the country's struggle, to just be happy. 'An hour of glorious chaos. Must-see' SSSSS (Sunday Post).
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 17:55(1h) £9.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 17:55(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 17:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
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Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle
IAM
TNP Stand-up, Solo show
The critically acclaimed, f*ck/soft-boy of comedy returns with another dazzling display of everything and nothing. 'Profound and disgusting' SSSS (Skinny). 'Demolishes the conventions of comedy' SSSS (Guardian).
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £16.50 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.00) S
Josephine Lacey: Autism Mama
Soho Theatre
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
Most mothers expect to help their child through puberty. But when your son is autistic, it's a whole different story. Welcome to Josephine's world. Chortle's One To Watch. Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee (2023). Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-21 18:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Josh Baulf: Banger
Live Nation
TM Stand-up
After last year's five-star, award-nominated debut, Josh Baulf returns to Edinburgh with a show about relationships, childhood and aging. Baulf has appeared on ITV, BBC Radio and his online sketches have millions of views worldwide. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 19:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Josh Berry
Josh Berry TM
Like many insufferable late-twenties bourgeois types, Josh has spent the last eighteen months in therapy "doing the work". This show is an opportunity to hear about all his problems, and have a bloody good laugh at them. Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 16:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12-14 16:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) S
Josh Glanc: Family Man
Josh Glanc TFK
Complete sell-out run, Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Aussie oddball Josh Glanc is back. Labelled an 'extraordinary talent' SSSS (Scotsman), a 'master of craze' SSSS (Guardian) and one of the 'most exciting' new comics on the circuit. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:20(55m) £5.00 Aug 3-6,8,11-13,15,18-22,25 15:20(55m) £8.00
Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 15:20(55m) £10.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Josh Jones: Put a Sock in It Off The Kerb Productions
TFNP Stand-up, Solo show
After two sell-out Fringes and a Best Newcomer nomination, this marvelous Manc is back with his best show! Star of The Jonathan Ross Show, Cats Does Countdown, As Yet Untitled and this show! Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5 XJul 30-Aug 1 20:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:40(1h) £12.00 Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 20:40(1h) £11.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or
Josh Makinda Is Probably Fine
Josh Makinda
TFKP Stand-up, Alternative Comedy
Josh Makinda is bringing his debut solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe! Australian, Kenyan, NYC-based, Josh has been wowing audiences the world over with his unique brand of whip-smart ad-libs and colossal tales of life. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5 XAug 1-4 12:00(50m) £5.00 Aug 5-11,13-25 12:00(50m) £8.00 Buy
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Josh Thomas: Let's Tidy Up
Avalon
TLP Stand-up
Josh has managed to create and star in hit TV shows (Please Like Me, Everything's Gonna Be Okay), in this show he tries to work out how to do the small stuff: tidying up. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:20(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 18:20(1h10m) £18.50 (£17.50)
Aug 12-13,19-21 18:20(1h10m) £17.50 (£16.50) S
Joshua Bethania: Coming Home
Gilded Balloon
TKP Solo show, Stand-up
A debut from the 2022 SYTYF winner. The show is an Indian immigrant's attempt at fixing the UK, filled with anecdotes and observations about how his life has always been influenced by England.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:20(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 17:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Joshua Robertson: Enable Me
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
MP Stand-up, Storytelling
Enable Me explores the ups and downs of being a disabled dad. Drawn from Joshua's experiences, he sheds a unique light on daily life through a once able-bodied person's eyes. As seen on BBC Three.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Aug 11-18 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes.
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Alternative comedy, Absurdist
Comedians' Choice Award-winner Joz Norris has completed his life's work. What will he do now? A new show about closure from the creator and star of BBC Radio 4's The Dream Factory.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
Aug 12 12:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 13 13:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 14 15:20(1h) £8.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Jukebox Jury (With Helen Wallace)
Helen Wallace
NP Game show, Music
Helen Wallace, host of Helen's Mixtape on 365 Radio, opens her email inbox at random to check out new releases submitted by independent artists. Will they be a hit or miss?
Also livestreamed on Twitch.tv.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
XAug 2-3 20:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 4-25 20:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
JukeSox
Threepenny Collective
TL Improv, Theatre
A sketch comedy revolution blending traditional sketches with improv for a fresh twist. Characters and gags evolve with the show and take you on a hilarious journey through life’s quirks, from everyday absurdities to current events. www.threepennycollective.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 12:00(40m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 12:00(40m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 12:00(40m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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Julia Sutherland: Gen X Rated
Julia Sutherland / The Stand Comedy Club FM
Confessional, no holds-barred stand-up from a Gen-Xer with ADHD, on HRT, trying to relate to Gen Z.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 23-24 15:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:00(1h) £8.00
Juliet Cowan: F*ck Off and Leave Me Alone RBM Comedy
TLP Comedy, Theatre
In her debut stand-up hour, 25 years after beating Jimmy Carr in SYTYF, Am I Being Unreasonable? and Brassic star delivers a hilarious gut punch of teenage confessional / middle-aged rallying cry. Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Juliette Burton: Going Rogue
Juliette Burton
LP Work in Progress, LGBTQ+
Geek is the new sexy. Join Juliette, award-winning comedian and utter nerd on a journey from cosplay to confidence. Where does your power lie? Edinburgh Fringe sell-out 2015/16/17/18/23. 'Joyous' (Times) SSSSS (Mirror); SSSSS (EdFestMag.co.uk); SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk). Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 19-25 11:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Ingenious Fools Ltd
TKP Solo show, Stand-up
In a negative world, hope is rebellion. Award-winning comedian Juliette Burton asks: is positivity passé or despair deceptive? Edinburgh Fringe sell-out shows: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023. SSSSS (Mirror). SSSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk). 'Fringe favourite' (Guardian).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15 19:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16 19:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
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Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
Impatient Productions
TLP Stand-up
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Justin, promising laughter and soul-stirring moments as he weaves comedic genius with deeply personal narratives. A must-see spectacle of heart and humour. 'Masterful delivery' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 21:40(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12 21:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Kabsa and Kilts: A Saudi-ish Show Generation 2030 KP
Our show brings you a Saudi-ish line-up of comedians: two Saudis and a Scot. Our headline act is pioneer comedian Ibrahem Al Hajjaj who is returning to Fringe after his first stint in 2023.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 19-22,26 19:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Kae Zar's From Mars
Kae Zar
NP Multimedia, Online performance
A Martian philosopher / poet is sent to Earth to prevent the imminent occupation of Mars by Elon Musk. But will they succeed?
Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo)
B 0131 226 0000 V 362
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (30m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Kai Humphries: Gallivanting
MZA
TFLP Stand-up
Journey into the mind of a once small-town boy, now internationally-renowned comedian, as he gallivants around the globe sharing stories, observations and thoughts on the weird and wonderful experiences that have coloured his adventures. 'Massively funny' (Scotsman).
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
XAug 1 19:15(1h) £5.00 XAug 2 19:15(1h) £8.50 Aug 3 19:15(1h) £5.00
Aug 4,7,13-14,19-21 19:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-6,10,17,24 19:15(1h) £15.50
Aug 8,11,15,18,22,25 19:15(1h) £12.50 Aug 9,16,23 19:15(1h) £14.50
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Kanan Gill: What Is This?
Soho Theatre in association with UTA TMP Stand-up, Solo show Indian stand-up sensation Kanan Gill makes his Fringe debut with a show about nothing at all (so far...). 'Kanan is insightful, disciplined, affably absurd, resonating and a great storyteller' (Medium).
Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:40(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 17:40(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Karaoke at the Heart Koch Cafe
IAM
N Live music
Come have the best night of your life singing karaoke and running into your ex at Monkey Barrel. Hosted by Fringe’s karaoke queen/alleged mezzo-soprano Olga Koch and very serious pop-duo Two Hearts. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 4,25 23:20(3h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 15-18,21-25 19:45(45m)
Karismaa's Divorce Party
Katie McLeod
NP Character comedy
Babes, Darren's left me! 10 years down the drain, but I don't wanna talk about it. Let's party instead, get the tarot cards and try not to have a cry whilst being sick in the toilets, babes!
Laughing Horse @ Downstairs at Betty’s (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10. S
Karl Porter and Ben Silver:
2 Sick Guyz (Doing Stand-Up)
Karl Porter and Ben Silver FLP Stand-up
Featuring viral sensation Karl Porter and Hot Water Comedy Club's Breakthrough Act of the Year Ben Silver, Two Sick Guyz (Doing Stand-Up) will showcase each act's best stand-up material.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 13-25 16:35(1h) £10.00 (£6.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites
Kate Butch
TL Drag, Stand-up
Kate Butch, breakout star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, has written a jukebox musical based on the songs of her favourite artist and namesake. This is the story of how she gets "BUSH!" to Broadway.
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Kate Dolan: A Different Kind of Unhinged Junkyard Artists
TM Stand-up, Solo show
Winner: Emerging Artist Adelaide Fringe 2024. An unbearable job, a village packed with characters and a life-changing phone call. 'A phenomenal emerging comic' SSSS (List).
Assembly George Square (The Crate) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Kate Hammer: Double Virgin on the Rocks (With a Twist)
Kate Hammer / The Stand Comedy Club
FMP
A look at what we call ourselves through the lens of Kate Hammer: from growing up on a goat farm, to using a fake name, to claiming a semi-real one.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 18-25 17:40(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
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Without Joining a Cult
Kate-Lois Elliott
TN Stand-up, Storytelling
Award-winning comedian Kate-Lois Elliott's family lived in a cult, but as it turns out, everything's a cult, just ask anyone with a Tesco Clubcard. The debut hour from a sell-out act.
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B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
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Kathleen Hughes: Cryptid!
Kathleen Hughes
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
A dark and hilarious debut hour from Glasgow comic Kathleen Hughes – a show about identity, imperfection and the mortifying ordeal of allowing yourself to be seen. 'One of the fastest-rising comedy stars' (Jay Lafferty).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 16:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Katie Green: ¡Ay Mija!
Katie Green
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
The eagerly anticipated and unashamedly feel-good debut from Latina rising star Katie Green. Growing up with dual identities, finding your place, dating and coming of age are all covered here. Pleasance Comedy Reserve 2022. Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:35(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:35(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 21:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Katie Massie: Missionary
Katie Massie
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Join LA comedian Katie Massie for her Fringe debut as she muses about religion, sex and modern womanhood. With topics ranging from pelvic floor therapy to the Book of Genesis, Missionary is fearless, frank and very funny. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
XAug 2-3 16:00(1h) £5.00 (£4.00) (£16.00 F) Aug 5-10 16:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.50) (£30.00 F) Aug 12-17,19-24 12:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.50) (£30.00 F)
Katie Norris: Farm Fatale
Avalon
TLP Stand-up, Musical Comedy
The hotly anticipated debut show from an agricultural icon, likely to cause delight or distress to anyone who becomes involved with her, or her livestock. Winner of the Musical Comedy Awards, BBC New Comedy Awards Semi-finalist. Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 20:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.00) Aug 7,12-13,19-21 20:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.00)
Katie Pritchard: I Kiss The Music
Katie Pritchard / The Stand Comedy Club
TFMP Cabaret, Sketch show
Brand-new musical-comedy character show from 'one-woman comedy music powerhouse'
SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk), Katie Pritchard, dressed in the finest unitard she could paint, pretending to embark on an arena tour – think Lady Gaga... on acid! The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4 Jul
RGB Monster
NP Stand-up, International
South East Asia comedy star makes his Fringe debut with a show about the worst part of bad news: what will your family say? Big laughs about health, wealth and misguided wisdom. As seen on Netflix.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Bas Rahman
FNP Dark comedy, Stand-up
You're cordially invited to learn dark, blue secrets and experiences from the life and perspective of a Muslim(ish), British, Pakistani female straddling two cultures, two lives and two minds... only if you can keep a secret.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Keith Mendes: Medical Negligence
Keith Mendes
FMP Storytelling
'The doctor you hope you'll never have to see.' I've done things – unspeakable things. Stories from my career as a doctor and my personal life, from medical negligence to stress management to ghosts and demons. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Kelly Bachman: Patron Saint
Kelly Bachman
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Kelly Bachman found herself with sudden notoriety after confronting an infamous predator at a comedy show in New York. Now she's reflecting with an hour of stand-up about spirituality, sexuality, virality and why anyone is funny. Assembly Rooms (Front Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 19:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Kelly McCaughan: Catholic Guilt
Kelly McCaughan
TN Clown, Solo show
Does daddy Jesus's naked body on the cross make you wet?
This show will. Seriously, there's water. All that and more such as: losing your virginity, abortion and bowling trips that lead to eternal damnation...
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Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate Berk's Nest in association with Sophie Chapman Talent TMP Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
Life is gunna life and brains are gunna brain. A debut hour as raw and silly as you'd expect from acclaimed oversharer Kemah Bob. As seen and heard on QI, Off Menu and House of Games.
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Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 16:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 16:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame
Kevin James Doyle
TFKP Stand-up, Storytelling
Combining chess strategy with the comedy of life: a mysterious investor flies Doyle, a chess instructor, to Singapore to teach the world's wealthiest families only to find a new game is afoot.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 17:05(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
The Kids Might Die (A Tale Told By an Idiot)
Young and Wise Theatre Co.
TFK Theatre, Immersive A children's production of Macbeth is interrupted by impending apocalypse, and devolves into an existentially comedic solo show.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 23:15(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
Berk's Nest M Improv
The Taskmaster and Ghosts star returns
unmissable improvised comedy show. A different show every night, inspired by you – the audience! Past guests include Jamie Demetriou, Charlotte Ritchie and Guz Khan.
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 15-18 23:30(1h) £19.00 (£17.00)
Aug 19-21 23:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
Kieran Flynn and Rachel Baker: Two Reds Are Better Than One Kieran Flynn and Rachel Baker / Free Festival
KP Stand-up, Storytelling
An hour of alternative, accessible storytelling from two of Birmingham’s silliest sausages – Kieran Flynn (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee) and Rachel Baker (Funny Women Finalist).
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
Aug 1-13 11:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Kieran Hodgson: Big in Scotland
Berk's Nest in association with United Agents L
The four-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of BBC's Two Doors Down returns to the Fringe with last year's critically-acclaimed, sell-out show. SSSS (Times). SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Telegraph).
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Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 17 17:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 21 20:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 Aug 25 18:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
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Kieran Hodgson: Work In Progress
Berk's Nest in association with United Agents
The four-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee is after a new comedic muse. A lot of people hope it's not ‘trains’, but it's likely. As seen on Two Doors Down. SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Times).
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Killer Comedy Club
Killer Comedy Club
M Stand-up
One of the North West's most exciting comedy clubs presents a killer hour of comedy with comedians Harry Stachini, Ben Hart and Lewis Coleman. Warm, relatable and jam packed with laughs. Come and get involved!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Kim Blythe – Might As Well
Kim Blythe
M Stand-up, LGBTQ+
Kim Blythe, aka Kimbo from TikTok, ventures into the world of stand-up comedy in Might as Well, her debut show which has previously sold out twice with rave reviews from her mother.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,9-11,16-18 21:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 5-8,12-15 21:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Kim McVicar: Female Comedian
Kim McVicar
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Kim McVicar, listed among the Top 9 Female Comedians to Watch in 2023 by Incluvie, brings her mix of storytelling, physical comedy, and crowd work to the stage in her EFF debut!
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Kimberly Policella and Kim Hope: Is That Not Normal?
Kim Hope and Kimberly Policella / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Storytelling
One show, two basic bitches, three continents, four (hundred) cases of wine, five husbands. One woman got too drunk, the other got too married; now they've finally got their acts together.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-25 14:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
King of Comedy
Laugh Mob Entertainment
NP Stand-up, Improv
Ring-a-ding-ding, you’ve got the King! Master of the crowd and slave to the laugh, Kyle Legacy (Scouse) is back with more riffs but less hair. World-record holder for most gigs done at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019!
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-13 20:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
King of the Table with Ray Badran
Ray Badran with guests PARKAS Comedy Ltd
N Alternative comedy, Compilation
Ray Badran is back with the iconic late-night table tennis tournament: each Friday featuring some of the best comedians of the Fringe, battling it out to see who is King of the Table!
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 Aug 9,16,23 23:55(2h45m) £10.00 (£9.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at
Kiran Saggu: Slacks
Objectively Funny / Kiran Saggu
TLP Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
Battling immigrant and capitalist pressure to succeed, Kiran wonders: must she get her ass up and work? Or can she be loved, adored, rich and fulfilled from the safety of a log position in her flatshare bed?
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
Berk's Nest in association with Little Wander and PBJ Management MP Stand-up
The Live At The Apollo, HIGNFY and QI star brings her tour to Edinburgh for three nights only. In 2021, Kiri became a foster parent, but hasn’t been allowed to talk about it. Until now. SSSS (Guardian).
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Kirsty Lynch: Miss-haps to Mrs Kirsty Lynch
MP Stand-up
From randoms to relationships... oh and motherhood thrown in. Find out how she has made a mess, survived so far and if she ever really grew up.
Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil (Seated)) B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4
Aug 17,24 19:00(1h) £6.00 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want
Kit Loyd: Frenzy (WIP) Half Time Orange
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Magazine Comedy Sleepover
Kitty Speed and Shirley Halse / Free Fringe
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A stand-up split bill with a difference: It's set in the teen-magazine sleepover dream world. Bring your friendship bracelet and your sleeping bag for an hour of joy and laughter.
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Aug 1-25 16:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Knight, Knight
Madeleine Rowe
TMP
Clown, Character Comedy
A wild romp through a medieval world you thought you knew. A knight pulls a sword from a stone and, as the prophecy foretold, becomes king. No, not that king. Another one. One in love with his horse.
Ladies Who Ranch
Georgia House Productions
TNP Improv, Alternative Comedy
Brooklyn's finest improv supergroup present their sell-out show that will blow your mind and open your heart. 'Local faves' (New York Times). As seen on The Daily Show, AdultSwim, AppleTV+, Comedy Central and The Tonight Show.
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 23:05(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 23:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12 23:05(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
TFM Solo show, Neurodiversity-led
This daring, immersive, real-time dopamine chase traces how Postman’s unique comedy (fueled by a rollercoaster of flipchart rabbit-holes) first revealed unexpected connections between life's intricacies, then exposed her own brain’s true nature and the risks of dismissing different-thinkers.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 20:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Krystal Evans: Hospitality Horror Show (WIP)
Krystal Evans
FMP True-life, New writing
Krystal is back with a new hour! Learn what really goes on in some of the best and worst restaurants in the world. Expect breakdowns, celeb gossip, and even murder attempts. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)
B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
Aug 12-13 12:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 14 13:55(1h) £8.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Kurt Sterling: Corporate Chronicles
Kurt Sterling
TFN Stand-up, Storytelling
Kurt Sterling takes you on a journey from working class rural Australia to the top of the elite corporate world (and back...) Make no mistake, you will never look at the office the same again.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 20:00(1h) £7.50 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Kyle Ayers presents: Hard to Say
Strig Artist Management
TFL Solo show
US comedian Kyle Ayers (Conan, Comedy Central) tries to make light of having Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare nerve disorder known as Suicide Disease. Inherently already a funny topic.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 19:25(1h) £10.00
Kyle Dolan
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
A show about growing up in Australia as the only Scottish kid in school when Shrek was the biggest movie in the world. 'A beautifully written performance' SSSSS (Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22 21:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 2-10 10:15(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SUD) (£32.00 F)
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 13:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SUD) (£32.00 F)
Lady Chatterley's Liver / PBH Free Fringe
Chaos Theory / PBH's Free Fringe
N Sketch show
A sketch and character show like no other! Light and frothy to dark and disturbing. Drunk vampires! Jack the Hairdresser! A living kebab! Quickfire sketches – always funny.
PBH's Free Fringe @ The Street (The Street) B 0131 226 0000 V 239 G C5
Aug 10-16 17:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Lara Ricote: Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) IAM
TM Stand-up, Solo show
You're born, you're in it, you're dead. Symbolically. Kind of. Don't think about it right now. Right now, stay present in this moment. Stay. Present. Purchase. A. Ticket.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 C
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 16:15(1h) £12.00
Aug 7,13-14,20-21 16:15(1h) £10.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Larry Dean: Dodger
Chambers Touring Ltd
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated and two-time star of Live at the Apollo for a hilarious new show about heroes, identity and the benefits of being a dafty. SSSSS (Independent). SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSSS (Herald).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 C
XAug 1 20:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 20:30(1h) £12.00
Aug 7,12,14,19-21 20:30(1h) £11.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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Laser Kiwi: Rise of the Olive
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TM Circus, Sketch show
Join the world's only surreal sketch-comedy circus troupe on a wild ride as they bring people closer together, one olive at a time. 'Fall-down funny' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).
Overall Winner: Circus Award, 2023 (FringeWorld.com.au). Assembly Roxy (Central) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:05(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:05(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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An interactive 18+ gameshow (essentially a surreal and slightly explicit Pictionary-meets-pub-quiz). Spot prizes, good banter and glory are up for grabs. Think pub quiz... but less sport, and more silly pictures.
Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 16:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 8,15,22 16:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Late'n'Live
Gilded Balloon TN Stand-up, Compilation
The original late-night show returns with stellar line-ups of your favourite acts from the festival, hosted by the best MCs in the country. 'The best late-night show on the Fringe' (Scotsman). 'A Fringe institution for a reason' (TheRecs.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 2 23:30(1h15m) £13.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 23:30(1h15m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:30(1h15m) £15.50 (£14.50)
Late Bite –
Mixed-Bill Late Night Stand-Up
Stags Woodward and Mixed Line-Up
N Compilation, Stand-up
A stunning mixed-bill of new and established acts. A nightly changing line-up. A fantastic way to see a crazy bite-sized chunk of the Fringe. You’ll talk about this show for years to come.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 21:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-18,20-25 23:45(1h)
Late Night Comedy Death Camp
Henry Ginsberg
N Stand-up, Dark comedy
Returning for its fifth year, Henry Ginsberg presents a possibly anarchic, probably slightly depraved and almost certainly alcohol-fuelled showcase of the best stand-up comedy from the Fringe. Hopefully, everybody makes it out alive!
Late Night Magic
Play People Productions
M Magic, Compilation
Prepare to have your minds blown in this late night line-up of the best magic, comedy and variety the Fringe has to offer! A different line-up every single night, hosted and curated by Tom Brace.
Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Aug 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 23:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Late Night Party Boyz
Do a Legally Mandated Kids Show
The Improv Pit
LP Sketch show, Absurdist
The Late Night Party Boyz, have messed up bad. For their crimes against art, a judge sentences them to age down their act and "Do A Legally Mandated Kids Show."
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Late Night With Terry Wogan
Liebenspiel Presents
M Character comedy, Improv
Terry's back from the dead, attempting to return to light entertainment by any means necessary. Featuring interviews with "real" celebrities, accompanied by a band. Previous guests: Connor "George Lucas" Ratliff and Sooz "Liza Minelli" Kempner.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
The Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase
Sweeney Preston & Ethan Cavanagh presented by Seabright Live
M Stand-up, Multimedia
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
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Aug 11,18 23:55(2h) £6.00
Late Night Comedy Rave
Adam Flood and various FNP Music, Stand-up
Big beats and stand-up comedy join forces for Fringe afterparty antics. Adam Flood presents an electronic music set alongside live appearances from festival-favourite comedians. For two nights only, Monkey Barrel becomes the stupidest nightclub in town.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Aug 2-12,14-26 22:45(1h) £6.00
Late Night Drunk Comedy Challenge
Aaron Wood and Hannah Campbell TFN Game show
Join team captains Aaron and Hannah as they pit top comedians against each other while they play games chosen by you! Stand-up, challenges and a whole lotta booze in Edinburgh’s most exciting late show.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Six comedians. Six PowerPoint presentations. A line-up show like no other! The Australian cult classic finally lands in Edinburgh after sell-out seasons across Australia and New Zealand. SSSS (WeekendNotes.com). Check Instagram @powerpointcomedyshowcase for line-ups!
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XAug 2 22:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,9-11,16-18,23-24 22:05(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 8,15,22 22:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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It's not a late show, it's a cult. The most civilised postmidnight happening at the Fringe. Completely different every night, behind-the-scenes Fringe gossip, games and carefully selected comedy and cabaret guests. Don't tell the others. PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Lower)
B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 00:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 2-25 15:15(1h)
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Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival
K Family-friendly, Compilation
The family-friendly version of the sell-out hit Pick of the Fringe comedy show returns. Top stand-up comedy, the very best comedians selected from around the Fringe.... just minus the rude bits!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Compilation
See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK's best newcomers, at this top-rated comedy section show. Different acts daily, and Pay-What-You-Can entry! Sell-out Fringe 2004-2023. SSSSS (FestivalReview.com).
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 2-25 16:15(1h)
Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe
Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Compilation
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe. Different line-ups at every show. The very best way to see Fringe comedy and it's Pay-What-You-Can entry! Sell-Out shows 2004-2023. SSSS (List). SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants Strip Light Productions
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. 'Slice-of-life storytelling with a sharp comic twist' SSSS (Times). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
XAug 1 12:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:30(1h) £10.00
5-6,12-13,19-20 12:30(1h)
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Lauren Stone: Cool For Cats
Lauren Stone / The Stand Comedy Club
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
What if an Edwardian lady ghost was also a hard-boiled detective? Lauren Stone unravels the answer, and more. The Sean Lock Comedy Award-nominated comic promises a deft and generous hour. 'A left-field delight' (Felt Nowt). The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie’s Chamber)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Aug 2-25 17:45(1h)
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Aug 2-25 18:10(1h)
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 2-25 20:15(1h)
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Aug 2-25 21:35(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Laura Belbin: Too Much AEG Presents N Stand-up, Storytelling A show for those who chase the raw, filthy and honest truth over how life can really be; and that with empowerment comes unity. From Laura Belbin, AKA @Knee_Deep_In_Life
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 23-25 21:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Laura Davis: Albatross
Chambers Touring Ltd
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Deft, refreshing, and hilarious, internationally acclaimed stand-up Laura Davis's hour journeys through nature, existentialism and haunted microwaves. MICF Most Outstanding Show nominee 2022 and 2023. 'Remarkable and gratifying in equal measure' (Age). 'Beguiling and frequently funny' (Chortle.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XAug 1 14:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 14:55(1h) £10.00
Aug 7,12-13,19-21 14:55(1h) £9.00
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Laura Rose: BUSHPIG
Laura Rose
FN Stand-up, Comedy
An autobiographic comedic feast, following stories from growing up on an Australian pineapple farm, misadventures abroad, Laura’s crazy family, and the forever loving husband. Sweet in appearance, but dark in humour, a "no BS" comedy show. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 19:30(50m) £14.00 (£12.00)
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Laurence Tuck: Dark/Twisted/Nerdy/Awkward
Laurence Tuck
TMP Dark Comedy, Alternative Comedy
The title of the show says it all. Join dark, twisted, nerdy and awkward comedian Laurence Tuck for his debut one-man stand-up show. 'Stunningly original jokes' (Adam Bloom). 'Inventively offbeat' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
Aug 22-25 21:30(1h) £17.50
Aug 14-25 22:00(45m)
Lawrence Chaney –From Holyrood to Hollywood Hamilton Hunter Live and Drag Tickets FLP Drag, LGBTQ+
Heard of Pam Ann? Well, Lawrence is Glam Ann! After a sold-out run at the Fringe in 2023, Lawrence Chaney’s back with a brand-new one-hour comedy show.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ashton Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Lee Hudson: Baggage Limit (WIP)
Lee Hudson / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Storytelling
Everyone has baggage, Lee Hudson has quite a bit. In this show he shares his and asks how early into dating or a new relationship should he be telling people about it all?
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)
B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Lee Kyle and Friend: Not Morning People
Lee Kyle
LP Stand-up, Experimental
Lee has absolutely no wish to be up at this time but he'll do his best. He's getting a guest in obviously, what kind of maniac would do an hour at this time?
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 2-13 10:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Throwing Bottles Into the Sea
Lee Kyle
MP Storytelling, Stand-up
Lee Kyle ('Glorious' (iNews.co.uk)) has been throwing messages in bottles into various seas, due to a mixture of longing for solitude, company and a good story for a Fringe show.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Aug 1-13 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Leeds Tealights:
It's Your Own Time You're Wasting
The Leeds Tealights
TFLP Sketch show, Character Comedy
Your behaviour this Fringe has been, quite frankly, unacceptable. Please report to detention immediately: the Leeds Tealights' bizarre and off-beat sketch show will teach you a lesson you'll never forget... Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25
Leith Comedy Festival Presents...
The Edinburgh Fringe Edition
Leith Comedy Festival N Stand-up
A showcase of the funniest comedians on the Fringe! 'You can guarantee the night will host a fantastic mix of top-class comedians' (STV). Previous acts include Emmanuel Sonubi and Larry Dean. The Biscuit Factory (The Factory Floor (Seated)) B 0131 226 0000 V 173 G LEITH C1 2
Aug 15 20:00(1h45m) £17.50 (£16.50)
Aug 16-17 20:00(1h45m) £18.50 (£17.50)
Let's Start a Cult!
Trevor Lock / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Improv, Devised
Become a devoted follower, a charismatic leader and heroic escapee all within one hour! Awaken to the truth and learn the secret hidden order of things with renegade cult member and critically-acclaimed comic Trevor Lock.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-12,14-25 17:55(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Lewis Garnham:
Choosing the Wrong Story to Tell
Lewis Garnham
TM Stand-up
Join Lewis as he tries to make sense of the world (and himself) through stories, observations and pondering. 'A rich source of edgy jokes.' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). 'A true artist' (TheatreTravels.org).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
The Lezurrection (WIP)
Kate Martin
N Stand-up
Join Kate for high-energy queer comedy as she rampages through tales of mistaken identity, being a double school dropout, and bravely embracing being the only northerner in her family.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 14-25 20:30(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Liam Farrelly: Flipbook
Liam Farrelly / The Stand Comedy Club
TMP Solo show, Stand-up
Following a meteoric rise through the comedy ranks, Farrelly returns to Fringe with a more personal show than his audience will be used to but it guarantees to be hilarious! As seen on Live at the Apollo.
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom
Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management
FM Stand-up, Storytelling
Last year's sell-out, smash-hit show ('the crowd can't get enough' SSSSS (Independent)) returns for a limited run after its UK tour! 'Pitch-perfect' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.co.uk). SSSS (Times). SSSS (Skinny). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 4,7,10 19:35(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show
Kyle Dolan
M Alternative Comedy, Variety
Returning to Edinburgh for the third year in a row. This show is a jam session for comedians, showcasing the best alternative comedy from around the festival. SSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 23:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 13-14 21:30(50m) £10.00
Little Pickle: Pol-ish
Little Pickle
FNP Stand-up, Solo show
Little Pickle is a Pol-ish drag clown who simply won't shut up about astrology, generational trauma, AI and he/r coparented witch cat.
The Three Sisters (LIVE room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G E5
Little Smith Sunshine
Allyson June Smith
FMP Stand-up
Canadian Allyson has been a positive fish out of water for 10 years in the UK, now living like a proper Brit, this debut promises to serve up a potent cocktail of observational wit, bite and shame.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 14-26 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
The Local Immigrant: Around the World in 60 Minutes
Prateek Jajoo / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Seen at the Comedy Cellar NYC, Prateek delivers killer jokes about his journey from a small Indian village to a banker in New York, and now, living a Berlin hippie life.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
As told by Michael Burdett
“Burdett is a compelling raconteur” – Scotsman
“He totally engages the audience” – Broadway Baby
“A sure-footed guide who keeps us surprised and involved” – Times
1:35pm (1 hr) / 31 Jul – 26 Aug
Pleasance Dome – 10 Dome beforefame.co.uk
Aug 1-25 16:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Rogue Schmidt
TFNP LGBTQ+, Character comedy
Satirises the cutthroat world of high school athletics and the unhinged coaches leading the charge with zany character sketches, personal monologues and audience participation, all by disgraced American athlete and current award-winning comedian, Rogue Schmidt.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 2-10 23:25(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:00(1h) £9.50
Pinch Punch
Tj Improv, Theatre
Pinch Punch are back with their fully improvised comedy murder-mystery where only one person onstage knows whodunnit, the murderer themselves! Help the detective crack the case and catch the culprit before they kill again!
Lorraine Hoodless:
DINK (Double Income No Kids)
Lorraine Hoodless / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Solo show
DINK life is a fun alternative to family life and freedom to do anything you want, apart from procreate. Semi-finalist: Amused Moose New Comedian Award 2020. Semi-finalist: British Comedian of the Year 2021.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider (Southsider) B 0131 226 0000 V 148 G E5 2
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 19:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Lou Taylor: Jeans and a nice top.
Lou Taylor
TNP Stand-up, Multimedia
Why live in the present when you could live in the past? Join viral sensation Lou Taylor (16 million views online) as she dives back in time to her happy place: the 90s. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 3-4,7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 15:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Logan, a
(Because Only One of Us Survived)
Sierra Callaghan in association with Panad Productions®
MP Dark Comedy, Drama
A comedy show based on the story of my brother's murder. Funny, raw and quizzical, we'll work together to explore addiction, dysfunction and grief. True crime meets true events!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 17-20,22-26 19:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 1-25 22:50(1h)
James Regal / Free Festival
FN Interactive, Game show
Experience real, jaw-dropping first dates and hilarious dating war stories. Audience members opt-in to brave a speed-date live on stage, with the help of pro-comics interviewing them about their love lives.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Loren Mayshark and Gesche
Picolin: Son of a Luddite
Loren Mayshark and Gesche Picolin
FMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Loren Mayshark, supported by Gesche Picolin, is premiering
Son of a Luddite, a darkly humorous yet light-hearted comedic exploration of fathers, fatherhood and the impact of technology on our daily lives.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Aug 13-17 21:55(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Country Mile Productions
TL Character Comedy, Sketch show
The award-winning character comedian brings her sell-out show back to Fringe for a limited run. 'A gloriously daft hour' SSSSS (Telegraph's Top 5 Comedy Shows 2023). SSSSS (Observer, Independent, Evening Standard).
Chortle's Best Newcomer 2023.
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Jul 31-Aug 1,7-8,12 21:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Lou Wall: The Bisexual's Lament IAM
TNP Multimedia, Musical Comedy
In 2023, Lou Wall was the first EVER lesbian to go through a breakup. In 2024, Lou will be the first comedian to write about heartbreak. An unmissable hour from a delusional gay (derogatory).
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
£13.00 (£11.50)
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Louis Katz: Bountiful
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Fresh off his hit (1M+ views!) YouTube special Present/Tense, Brooklyn-based comedian Louis Katz makes his Fringe debut, a brand-new hour of material showcasing the veteran stand up's trademark blend of highbrow and lowbrow humour.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-12,14-25 20:45(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Louise Atkinson: She's Got the Look
Louise Atkinson
TM Stand-up, Storytelling
Amused Moose Best Debut Show winner revisits the feedback she received: 'Louise Atkinson – sounds good, looks a mess'; and discusses our prejudices. 'Reminiscent of Victoria Wood and Peter Kay' (Stuart Maconie).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 17:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Louise Leigh: Distracted
Louise Leigh
TFM Stand-up, Solo show 'Hilarious' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'Brilliant' (Scotsman). 'Go see this show' SSSS (FunnyWomen.com). How will you be remembered when you die? Taxidermied in a gastropub, of course! Raising teenagers, menopause, biscuits. Viewers may become fiercely aroused. Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5 XAug
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Mowten
NP Improv, Interactive
And you can too. Come join the revolution! Following on from Mowten's 2022 show: Are We All in a Cult?
(spoiler alert – yes). Mowten now begins the work of deprogramming society with love.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
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Lucy Porter: No Regrets
Curtis Brown TLP Solo show
A brand-new show from Fringe favourite Lucy P. A well-known TV face (Live at the Apollo, QI), a much loved radio voice and Celebrity Mastermind Champion of Champions. 'A treat from start to finish' (Herald).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Love / Less of a Man
Isabella Pip and Jess Elgene
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Double bill. Isabella hates love. For romantics or weak-of-heart horny weirdos who love love, but hate themselves. Jess fled Texas, picked up a mic, and transitioned. Story of a girl who can do anything.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2-3 23:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,12-15 23:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 9-10,16-17 23:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Lover, Fighter, Rapper, Writer
Amelia Hamilton
TMP Musical Comedy
Amelia Hamilton unfurls her unique fusion of rap and stand-up with a soundtrack that leaves audiences laughing for weeks, including reflections on life, love, and the psychodrama of adulthood. 'A proper gag in every line' (Chortle.co.uk).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 22:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 22:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 1-11,13-25 17:20(1h) £5.00
Low Effort Sketches: As Described
Low Effort Sketches
TFMP Sketch show, Comedy
Join multi award-winning sketch duo Low Effort Sketches for their highly anticipated debut hour! 'Unfollowable. Hilarious' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A masterclass in sketch comedy' SSSS½ (TheTab.com). 'An hour of endless laughs'
SSSS½ (Varsity).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Aug 13-25 17:00(1h) £5.00
Lucas Jefcoate: Will He Won't He, Can't He Auntie?
Lucas Jefcoate
FM Improv, Work in Progress
Award-nominated comedian and viral internet sketch-maker
Lucas Jefcoate looks like someone's aunt. His feminine wrists, affinity for cardigans and jokes that will make you say, 'he peaked in Year 6'.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Aug 1-8,17-24 15:15(1h) £5.00
Lucky Maclean’s Festival in the Bin Theatre in the Bin
TFR Character comedy, Walk
The ground-breaking, street-sweeping comedy bin man is back with some brand-new rubbish to make a show from. Don't throw away the chance for 'A great Fringe experience I can highly recommend' (Scotsman).
Meeting Point – Corner of West College St and South College Street (Meeting Point)
B 0131 226 0000 V 449 G E5 2
Luke Chilton: Netflix and Chilton
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
Strap in for sexual exploration, coming-of-age shenanigans and a hilarious dissection of a complete medically approved psychotic breakdown. Disclaimer: Watching this show will not make your partner want to sleep with you.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
£11.00 (£10.00)
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Luke Nixon and Jim Midge: Work In Progress
Luke Nixon
L Stand-up, Character comedy
Luke Nixon and his character Jim Midge present a work in progress. Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year finalist. Musical Comedy Awards finalist. 'A barnstorming energy' (Chortle.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
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Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair
Impatient Productions
TKP Alternative Comedy, Clown
Trained bushbaby and star of Extraordinary (Disney+) swan-dives into a physical comedy fantasia of kings and clowns, and one absolutely hideous duck. 'Utterly delightful, gloriously daft' SSSS (Telegraph); 'Hilarious, mesmerising' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:10(1h) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 19:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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MacPlebs
The Raymondos
TFMP Theatre, New writing
Two Plebs are the only surviving members left of the cast of Macbeth. Armed with only their wits, wigs and willies they decide to tell the tale themselves, only one problem... they haven't read it!
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 21:45(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 15-16 19:00(1h) £15.00
Mad Dogs and an Englishman
Tony Knight FK Family-friendly
If you love dogs (and like a laugh), you'll love this! The world's first – and so far only – comedy show about dog training. Stand-up (and sit).
The Wash House (The Main Hall) B 0131 226
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Mad Ron and Jerry
Mad Ron
TM Character Comedy, Game show
Join Mad Ron (Reginald D Hunter tour support) and Jerry Bakewell (as seen on Britain's Got Talent) for a madcap hour of game show and stand-up entertainment.
Assembly Roxy (Outside) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 16:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.50)
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Mad Ron's
Character Comedy Carnage
Mad Ron Comedy
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Join Uxbridge's third-hardest man (Reginald D Hunter tour support) and special guests for character-comedy stand-up. Now a multi award-winning act (nominated for Best Show at the 2023 Leicester Comedy Festival).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Madame Chandelier Saves Opera
Delea Shand
FKP Opera, Cabaret
Opera needs a hero. And Madame Chandelier is ready to save the day. 'Expert timing' SSSS (Observer). 'Infectiously bonkers' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Phenomenal' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Nominated for Best Comedy Show, Manchester Fringe.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1-2 16:10(1h) £5.00 Aug 3-11,13-25 16:10(1h) £5.00
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Maeve Press: Failure Confetti
Avalon
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
Maeve Press spent 17 years under special education observation. She's now received written reports highlighting everything wrong with her. Today, she unboxes them. 'Absolutely shines with a brilliance beyond her years.' (AVClub.com).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 13:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Maggie Chavez: Letters from America
Maggie Chavez / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Political America is on fire and Maggie Chavez needs to vent about it. Part political analysis, part trivia game (with prizes!), Letters from America is a hilarious dissection of the American condition.
Laughing Horse @ Downstairs at Betty’s (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2
Aug 1-4,7-11,14-18,21-24 17:15(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)
AEG Presents TMP Stand-up
Throughout this hour-long journey, Maggie will tackle difficult subjects like depression and body image, while also ranting about Subway meatballs and her four-year abstinence from drinking water (all while tying this in with her deep-rooted Chicago heritage).
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 23:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 23:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Marc Burrows
TK Spoken word, Storytelling
Join Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography, endorsed by the author's estate. Warning: includes bad puns and unnecessary footnotes. SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Lesbian Son Comedy Hour
Pat Moore / Free Festival
MP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up with lesbian moms? For Patrick, it meant being a Mamas' Boy – really, his only choice. So, come laugh and learn.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Chip Johnson presents (New York, USA)
TL Satire, Drag
Chip Johnson is a pundit on a mission to mansplain. But his serious news talk show unravels into a surreal exploration of his insecurities. Women-created news satire starring a drag king. You’re welcome, ladies.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18 20:15(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 8,14-15 20:15(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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The Manchester Revue
The Manchester Revue M Sketch show
We hope you've packed your sun cream and an extra pair of pants because this year The Manchester Revue goes abroad! Bringing a show that's refreshing and all inclusive, sticking with you like sand from a beach.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 13-25 19:45(1h) £7.00 (£6.00)
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Aug 11-25 21:15(55m)
Diederik Zuurmond / Free Festival
NP Dark comedy, Alternative comedy Award-winning stand-up comedian Diederik Zuurmond does a lot of jokes, some impressions and a song to tackle all the tough topics of the day, including the cosmos, cum-brain and of course Christ.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 2-25 12:00(55m) £10.00
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Mandeep Singh Presents Singh'ing in the Rain
Mandeep Singh
TFMP
Singh'ing in the Rain – Mandeep Singh brings a feel-good comedy hour about cracking on regardless of the circumstances. 'Rib-tickling funny'
SSSSS (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
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Marc Jennings:
Marcsism
Marc Jennings
TNP Stand-up
Scottish Comedian of the Year winner and host of the Some Laugh Podcast, Marc Jennings returns to the Fringe following sold-out runs in 2022 and 2023. 'Killer lines' (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:15(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 19:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 4,7-8,11,14-15,18,21-22,25 19:15(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) Aug 5-6 19:15(1h) £10.00
Aug 13,19-20 19:15(1h) £6.00 (£5.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Aug 1-25 19:25(1h)
Marcus Dean: Has Anyone Seen My Dad?
Marcus Dean / Free Festival
NP Storytelling, Stand-up
Full of true stories he wishes weren't true and jokes he wishes were just jokes, an hour of storytelling comedy that's definitely not an elaborate attempt to reconnect with his dad.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho Seabright Live by arrangement with Áine Flanagan Productions L Drag, Political Maggie returns in her smash-hit drag extravaganza! An 80s gay odyssey about LGBT rights and disco, created by Olivier Award winner Jon Brittain and Matt Tedford. 'Glorious camp with political punch.' SSSS (Times).
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
Aug 12-13,15,19-20,22 21:15(1h10m) £18.00 (£17.00)
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Aug 2-11,13-26 22:50(1h) £5.00
Maria Fedulova: Russian. Mafia. Family. Maria Fedulova
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Award-winning comedian and enemy of the Russian state talks family, crime, and living the life of a refugee in her hilarious debut hour. 'A great, darkly funny, tale to tell' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Striking origin story' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Maria Telnikoff: All the Men Are Going to Hate Me
Maria Telnikoff
TM Alternative Comedy, Solo show
One woman's attempt to write the great novel of the 21st century (about all the men she's slept with). 'Big, bold and unapologetically clever' SSSS (LostInTheatreland.co.uk). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 15:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) S
Marjolein Robertson: O Off The Kerb Productions TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
There will be blood. Literally. Not like 'Oooh Daniel Day-Lewis' because this isn't his story. It's Marjolein's. Talking about body stuff, specifically blood. Which we all know is the most hilarious fluid known to man. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5 XJul 30-Aug 1 17:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:40(1h) £12.00 Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:40(1h) £10.00
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Mark Bittlestone: I Need a Straight Guy*
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with InterTalent Comedy
TNP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
*Not in a romantic way – you're all mingers and perves. Join Mark (BBC New Comedy Awards, 20M views) for his debut hour 'before he shoots off into the comedy stratosphere' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 21:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Mark Black and the Ewart Bros: The Drink. The Drugs.
The Scratchcairds. Podcast Live!
Mark Black and The Ewart Bros N Musical Comedy, Podcast
Boom wer on! The Glasgow sell-out live show, comes to the Fringe! Join us for a wild night of comedy, music and patter!
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
Aug 7,14 18:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Mark Black: The Drink. The Drugs. The Scratchcairds.
Mark Black
TN Stand-up, Musical Comedy
New stand-up/musical hour from Mark Black. From drug addict to men's mental-health advocate, from gaffs to ice baths. Mark Black proves that YOU can f**kin change. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,8,12-13 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11 21:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Mark Nelson: Getting Better Man
Mark Nelson
TFNP Stand-up
Multi award-winning comedian Mark Nelson returns with a new show exploring whether it's really possible to become a new and improved person. 'As accomplished a stand-up as you will see anywhere' (Rolling Stone).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 30-Aug 1 19:05(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10,16-17,23-24 19:05(1h) £10.00
Aug 4,8,11,15,18,22,25 19:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 7,14,20-21 19:05(1h) £7.00
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Mark Nicholas: This Is Not the Autistic You Are Looking For
Mark Nicholas FNP Disabled-led
Mark cannot count cards and is rubbish at maths. Come and find out how Mark almost did not get his diagnosis. Mark is not the autistic you're looking for.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 1-25 18:15(1h)
Mark Row: A* in the Making –
Revision Lesson
Mark Row N Stand-up
Mark Row returns with tales from the classroom for anyone who has ever been a teacher, been to school, or just enjoys laughing at children. An outstanding lesson in entertainment!
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)
B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the
Mark Silcox: Women Only
Mark Silcox / PBH's Free Fringe
N Artist(s) of colour, Absurdist
Dr Silcox returns for his fans to offer an official apology on behalf of powerful men to all women for all the historical misconducts of powerful men.
SSSSS (Young-Perspective.net). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSS (Skinny).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Mark Simmons – More Jokes
Mark Simmons / PBH's Free Fringe
MP Stand-up
More jokes from the UK Comics' Comic Best Act winner
Mark Simmons (Mock The Week), whilst taking a break from his sold-out national tour. If you like one-liners, this is the show for you.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Mark T Cox: Paddy Daddy
Mark T Cox
TNP LGBTQ+, Cabaret
An Irish Gay Guide to Romance. A juicy hour of comedy, filth and pop bangers from very busy, very famous, international cabaret star Mark T Cox. 'Bit rude for my liking' (Mark's mam).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie )
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
Mark Thomas / The Stand Comedy Club
TFL Political, Stand-up
Jokes, rants, politics and the occasional sing-song. After nearly 40 years of generally mucking about, trouble-making, winning prizes, doing the unexpected and f*cking the right people off, Mark is back with more of the above.
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4 XJul 31-Aug 1 18:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 18:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 26 13:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Mark Watson: Work-In-Progress Is Not a Cop-Out, It Demonstrates Respect For The Paying Audience
Mark Watson/Impatient Productions/ The Stand Comedy Club
TKP Stand-up
Two years is how long it takes me to write a proper show.
This summer, we try ideas out in a small room. The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2)
B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
XAug 1 14:50(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,14-18,21-22 14:50(1h) £10.00
Markus Birdman – We Are All in the Gutter, but Some of Us Are Looking at the Gutter
Markus Birdman / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Alternative comedy, Stand-up 'A torrent of formidable gags' SSSS½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'The best thing I’ve seen Birdman do' SSSS (Scotsman). Stroke and BGT Survivor.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-17 15:55(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Marriage With Benefits
Intention Theatre Company
TFLP Theatre, New writing
Marriage with Benefits is a comedic one-woman show following Mai, a German artist navigating a post-Brexit world. Through TED Talk-style engagement, Mai explores cross-cultural dating and visa struggles, revealing the importance of self-discovery and artistic purpose.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Married at First Wright
Richard Wright N Drama, Storytelling
Ever sat in a comedy show about falling in love and wanted to speed run through to the breakup? Married At First Wright is your chance to skip to the end. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)
Martin Angolo: Idiot Wind
Mick Perrin Worldwide TMP Stand-up
Idiot Wind is the noise that comes from a comedian's mouth as jokes, and Martin is full of it. Martin looks at Ireland's cultural shifts in a silly and politely offensive show. 'Very funny' (Graham Norton).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover)
Martin Mor: Three Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty Nine Weeks
Martin Mor / The Stand Comedy Club. TFNP Stand-up
A lifetime of 80 years is about 4,000 weeks. Martin has already lived 3,129 of his! Did he spend them wisely? 'An adorable master of feel-good comedy' (TheClothesline.com.au).
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 1-5,11,13-18 20:20(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Martin Rowson: Shred the Front Page
Martin Rowson / The Stand Comedy Club
FL Political, Satire
Despatches from 42 years cartooning for the national press, incorporating 48 sackings and six resignations. With extremely strong language, images and brutal assessments of the owners, editors and gobshites in our "fearless mainstream media".
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6)
Mary Bourke: Three Irish Headliners
Mary J Bourke / The Stand Comedy Club
TM Stand-up
Mary Bourke and guests present an hour of hilarious Irish comedy from the best of the comedy circuit. An amazing selection of the finest comics that Ireland has to offer. 'A masterclass in comedy' (Scotsman).
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2)
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The Queer Adventure
Mary Cross, Jack Horsefield, Jane Postlethwaite / PBH's Free Fringe MP LGBTQ+, Dark comedy
Queer northern comedians Mary Cross, Jack Horsefield and Jane Postlethwaite bring you a split bill of stand-up comedy. 'Unmissable five-star show' SSSSS (@ComedyCoroner). 'Darkly funny' SSSS (FunnyWomen.com).
B 0131 226 0000 V 102 G E2 2 Aug 11-18 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Lothian Rd (The Garage)
Mat Ewins: Ewins Some You Lose Some IAM
TMP A cappella, Painting
The "most dangerous man in comedy" is back at the Fringe with some games and more multimedia nonsense. SSSSS (Independent). SSSSS (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).
SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Times). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (List). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 29-30 21:15(1h) £7.00 XJul 31-Aug 1 21:15(1h) £8.00
Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 21:15(1h) £12.00 Aug 7,12-14,19-21 21:15(1h) £10.00
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Mat Wills: My Wife Took My Dad to a Brothel (I Drove) Mat Wills
Stand-up, Comedy
A very funny sex-positive comedy show exploring family, love and of course, sex. Taboos broken for all the right reasons. Fun by, but not for, the entire family!
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap) B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Aug 1-25 17:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 19-25 12:30(1h)
Mates Improv
L Improv, Theatre
A brand-new sitcom completely improvised from your suggestions! Inspired by classic TV such as Seinfeld, Frasier and Friends, could this show be any funnier? Best Improv Show Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (TheatreWeekly.com).
Matt Davis: (I Used to Be) More Fun
RGB Monster
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Over a decade into sobriety, the acclaimed comedy veteran revisits wild stories from his "before times" and the unrecognisable person at their center.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 13:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Matt Forde: The End of an Era Tour Avalon
TLP Stand-up, Political
The UK's leading political comedian Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) returns with his brand-new show ahead of the elections. SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Sunday Times). SSSS (Times). SSSS½ (Chortle.co.uk).
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 20:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25 20:00(1h)
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Matt Winning: Solastalgia (Work in Progress)
Matt Winning / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Science and technology, Alternative comedy
Dr Matt Winning does new climate stuff. 'Everything a Fringe show should be: hilarious, personal, inventive and something that will stay with you for some time to come' SSSSS (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Aug 19-25 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Mattia Sedda: Choin
Mattia Sedda
NP Clown, Absurdist
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Matt Castellvi
TFMP Stand-up
You've heard of Fleabag? Now award-winning comedian/ improviser Matt Castellvi debuts his first Fringe solo, Dirtbag! Come out and see an unforgettable night of dirty jokes, dating fails and dumb thoughts from America's funniest degenerate. Let's party!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,21-25 10:30(1h)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Matt Davis: Colorful
RGB Monster
NP Stand-up, International
In an increasingly prevalent black-and-white world, the internationally touring comedian (dubbed 'an intellectually-driven stand up comedy king!' by the Australian press) challenges these two-dimensional arguments to find another side, where things are... Colorful!
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:10(1h) £11.50
Mattia Sedda has trained with the best, learnt from the best, and worked at the best… fast-food venues. He is an immigrant with a big dream. Mattia Sedda: The International Actor presents Choin: A very professional showcase. Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Aug 1-25 22:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Max Fosh: Loophole (Work in Progress)
Phil McIntyre Entertainment and Crossroads Live present
KP Multimedia, Talk
Come join Max as he works on a brand-new show that he'll be touring around (some of the) world at the end of this year!
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
Aug 5-8,12-15 18:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 9-11,16-18 18:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
MC Hammersmith:
The MC Stands for Middle Class
MC Hammersmith
TLP Hip hop, Improv
West London's leading freestyle gangsta rapper presents an hour of improvised hip-hop comedy based entirely on your suggestions! Scottish Comedy Award Winner 2020. 'An improvised hip-hop masterpiece' SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 1,7-8,14-15,21-22 13:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 2,5,9,12,16,19,23 13:55(1h) £10.00
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 13:55(1h) £12.00
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McClaine Beirne:
Wheelie Hilarious
McClaine Beirne
M Stand-up, Disabled-led
After winning an award on his first show, McClaine Beirne is back! Bringing his second 45-minute comedy show to Edinburgh. This sit-down comedian uses his disability and mixed cultural background to deliver a excellent show!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Meaty Sue's Big Farma
Sunny Youngsmith
TFM Character comedy, Clown
Meaty Sue’s grand opening of her new side hustle – The Abattours. She awaits to reunite with her elusive big brother, Big Farma Phil, with the chops for laughter to accompany her uproarious escapades. Vegan Friendly!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 23:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Medicine Woman
Veronica Osorio
TFNP Clown, Character Comedy
Veronica Osorio (Coen Bros, Soderbergh, CBS, Netflix) is Medicine Woman, a Venezuelan shaman clown and your bestie who's gone through weird shit. You'll be healed in this immersive, sassy, sexy, shamanic clown ceremony that changes vibes every night.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 23:55(55m) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 19 23:55(55m) £7.50
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The Meerkat Comedy Hour with Lukas Arnold and Gabby
Jordan Brown
Two Nosy Meerkats – Lukas Arnold and Gabby Jordan Brown
TFMP Stand-up
Lukas Arnold and Gabby Jordan Brown, head and tail of the Two Nosy Meerkats podcast, will tuck into your strangest and nosiest dilemmas in this interactive stand-up comedy show. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-3,5-10,12-17,19-23 13:55(1h) £12.00 (£9.00)
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Mel & Sam: High Pony
Bright Side
TMP Cabaret
Pussy-poppin' Mel & Sam yank you by ya ponytails through a chaotic sketch hour. High concept. High art. High pony. 'Needs to be seen to be believed' SSSSS (Time Out). 'Screamingly funny' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:50(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:50(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 21:50(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Mel McGlensey is Motorboat
Mel McGlensey
TM Clown, Alternative Comedy Batten down the hatches and seal your porthole! Come aboard to find out what happens when someone is part boat, part woman... and full clown. SSSS (TheClothesLine.com.au). SSSS (List).
Assembly Roxy (Outside) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
Mel Owen:
Chunky Monkey
Mel Owen
TFMP Stand-up
Grew up on a Welsh farm not realising you were brown until embarrassingly late? Stole a croissant from Hugh Jackman whilst looking him straight in the crotch? Just me? OK cool. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 21:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£26.00 F)
Melanie Bracewell:
Attack of the Melanie Bracewell
Impatient Productions
TMP Stand-up
Melanie (Taskmaster NZ) spent years trying to be a "chill girl", but in an instant everything changed. Don't miss this multi award-winning comedian in her Fringe debut. 'Punchlines for days' (Sydney Morning Herald). Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X
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17:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 17:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Men in Quilts: The Continental Years Men In Quilts
M Stand-up
Smash-hit Men in Quilts returns with a new show. Join the guys for a visual feast and hilarious tales of touring Scotland to shoot this year's topless calendar and discover your new Quilty Pleasure.
Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil) B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £10.00
Men With Coconuts
Men With Coconuts / PBH's Free Fringe
L Improv, Musical comedy
Men With Coconuts are back for another smash run at the Edinburgh Fringe! Their critically acclaimed show will be an hour of emotional balladry, lyrical wizardry and musical husbandry entirely based on audience suggestions. Unplanned. Unscripted. Unbelievable!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 15-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe
Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe TL Compilation, Variety
Ninety minutes of top talent in this legendary daily showcase. Comedy, theatre, music, cabaret, dance, circus and the indefinable; carefully researched by Merv's dedicated team. Line-ups: mervspotfringe.com. 'Vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent' SSSSS (Scotsman). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 3-14,16-21,23-24 13:30(1h30m) £17.50
Meshida: My Japanese Perspective
Meshida / Free Festival N Stand-up, Solo show
Meshida broke away from his corporate job in Japan and became a stand-up comedian. He introduces funny Japanese culture while also providing witty commentary on current world events!
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties) B 0131 226
Aug 1-25 18:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:25(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:25(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 20:25(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Metroland Live: The Box
Metroland
TLP Sketch show, Alternative Comedy
The North East's answer to Monty Python. With sell-out shows, acclaimed short films, viral sketches and a cult following of Geordies – Metroland Comedy now debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe. Sam Fender reckons it’s 'f*cking brilliant!'
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 21:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Mhairi Black: Politics Isn't For Me
Gilded Balloon
TLP Spoken word
Mhairi Black became the youngest person elected to Westminster at the age of 20. Nearly 10 years on, she indulges her dark sense of humour, whilst reflecting on her time there.
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:15(1h) £13.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,14-15,19-22 13:15(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
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Michael Balazo: Thanks For Murdering My Grandfather, The Mafia! (Not)
MB Productions International TFLP Stand-up, Storytelling
Comedian Michael Balazo (writer, Schitt's Creek) presents a show about deadly family secrets. Because men would rather explain how their grandfather was murdered by the mafia than go to therapy.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 14:20(1h) £5.00
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Michael Brunström: Copernicus Now
Michael Brunström
TFjP Absurdist, Historical Best Show Award nominated, Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. Winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. A silly, surrealist caper about hope, creativity and Renaissance-era astronomy. 'An artistic genius' SSSS (Skinny). 'Sense-bendingly entertaining.' SSSS (Scotsman). Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
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Michael John Ciszewski: If Memory Serves xo, Michael John
TFM LGBTQ+, Stand-up Sobriety, sex and profound stupidity! NYC comedian
Michael John Ciszewski's If Memory Serves is a hilarious and searingly honest hour about getting sober, jam-packed with laughs about anxiety, identity, relationships and absolute gay nonsense.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 1-2 12:35(1h) £5.00 Aug 3-11,13-25 12:35(1h) £8.00 (£5.00)
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Michael Kunze: Infinity Mirror
Michael Kunze
TMP Character Comedy, Musical Comedy
Join actor Mitch Coony in this Hollywood odyssey, where you're only one hit away from a Tom Hanks sex party. 'Comedy master' (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Banquet of bonkers' SSSS (MusicalTheatreReview.com). 'Perfect hour of unbridled fun' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 12:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 12:55(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Michael Moses:
Everyday
Michael Moses
TFMP Performance art, Talk
From his online series @everydaysametime Michael travelled the world trying to become a regular at restaurants. This is the story of how he gained 400K followers and how easy it is to make friends.
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant (The Fallow) B 0131 226 0000 V 409 G D4
Michael Odewale: Of Mike and Men
Michael Odewale
TFM Stand-up
BAFTA award winner, star of Live at the Apollo and Dave Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Michael Odewale returns to the Fringe.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
Michael Porter –Love and Brain Damage
The Good, the Bad and the Irish!
TFM Drama, Solo show
The long awaited debut show from Michael Porter, Love and Brain Damage, is a very unique tale about the highs and lows of living with frontal lobe damage.
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2 X
Aug 2-26 19:30(45m)
Michael Shafar: Lots to Say
Michael Shafar
MP Stand-up
Michael Shafar is back with a new show, ready to weigh into the culture wars and taboo topics that most comedians are smart enough to avoid. 'A darkly comic imagination' SSSSS (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £6, £7.50, £9 and £12.
Michael Shafar: Well Worth the Chemo
Michael Shafar N Stand-up
After a sell-out 2023 season, your favourite Jewish Australian cancer survivor with one ball returns to the Fringe. 'A wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination' SSSSS (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Aug 1-25 17:45(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Michael Welch: I Shouldn’t Have Said That Michael Welch / The Stand Comedy Club TFNP Stand-up
Michael Welch returns with a brand-new show. 'I am certain this comedian is destined for a Netflix special.' SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com) 'Attracts considerable laughs... and has an impulse to push boundaries' (Scotsman). The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
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Michelle Ahern:
We've Had A Good Run
Michelle Ahern / Free Festival
NP Solo show, Storytelling
Her husband's affair changed everything. One minute you're a wife and step-mum, living in Australia. Next thing, you're naked, eating soup in Spain. WTF happened and why is someone trying to sue her?
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Michelle Brasier: Legacy
Stamptown, PBJ and Century Proudly Presents
TM Musical Comedy, Character Comedy
Sold-out run, Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna) was handed an envelope with her name on containing $10.50 in mostly coins. But it wasn't for her. Legacy is the search for another Michelle Brasier
SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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Michelle Shaughnessy: Too Late, Baby RBM Comedy TLP Stand-up
A show for anyone who thinks it's too late to achieve their dreams, because it probably is. 'I can't for the life of me understand why she's not a household name!' (Ed Byrne).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 14:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Mick McNeill: I'm Not Anything Mick McNeill TFN
Mick McNeill’s is fresh from supporting Chris Kent, Garrett Millerick and Connor Burns on tour and has been hailed by the Daily Record as a 'rising star'.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
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Micky Overman: Hold On IAM
TNP Solo show
Micky Overman finds her life is going in the direction she’s always wanted. The path has been set, she just has to follow it. So why is that so hard? SSSS (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)
B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
XJul 29-30 17:50(1h) £7.00 XJul 31-Aug 1 17:50(1h) £8.00
Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 17:50(1h) £12.00 Aug 7,12,14,19-21 17:50(1h) £10.00
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Aug 6-11 18:30(1h) £12.00
Mike Bennett: It’s Grimms Up North
Mike Bennett, 1Media Pinewood Studios, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition
TFN Cabaret, Multimedia
Catch the legendary Rik Mayall’s final audio work, presented by writer and Blockhead Mike Bennett, who created it with Rik in the editing chair. Written up north in the style of The Brothers Grimm.
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Millwall Jew
Ivor Dembina / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Storytelling
The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian, Ivor Dembina SSSS (Guardian), weary of being expected to support north London's "Jewish" football team Tottenham Hotspur, swears allegiance instead to his local south London club – Millwall FC.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 14:15(1h)
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Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry to Offend
Ingenious Fools Ltd
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Award-winning comedian Milo Edwards returns to the Fringe with a show about class, Britain, common decency and cum... and other revolting things that are best not talked about. 'Near perfect' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)
0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Jul 31-Aug 11,13-25 17:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Milo Standards: Penis de Milo
Kate Smurthwaite / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Political, Drag
The (drag) king of comedy is back. And yes, he's got a podcast. The hilarious and terrifying alter-ego of feminist comedian Kate Smurthwaite unzips the trousers of truth and lays it on the table.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 19:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Milton Jones: Ha!Milton
Phil McIntyre Live in association with NRH Management proudly present j Stand-up
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it. A whole new show of daftness.
Assembly Hall (Main Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28
Aug 12-15,19,21-22 19:00(1h) £21.50 (£20.50)
Aug 16-18,23-25 19:00(1h) £24.00 (£23.00)
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Mime Club
Jon and Ollie
TKP Sketch show, Absurdist Sexy dads, vacuum cleaners, the German State Theatre... Welcome to Mime Club. Enjoy the pandemonium. Prepare yourself for an hour of hilarious and bizarre multi award-winning sketches from acclaimed idiots Jon and Ollie.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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The Awkward Silence
K Sketch show, Theatre
Award-winning duo The Awkward Silence take you on a journey to the inside of your wildest dreams, where a kaleidoscope of characters collide in a hallucinatory sketch comedy feast. SSSSS (TheNewCurrent.co.uk). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 16-18,23-25 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 19-22,26 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Mitch Benn:
The World's Cleverest Idiot
IMWP
TMP
Musical Comedy, Satire
Mitch considers how artificial intelligence is no match for good ol' organic stupidity, and (from experience) how actual intelligence can't save you from being unbelievably cretinous... 'The country's leading musical satirist' (Times).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 16:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 16:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Mitchell and Mearns
Raymond Mearns and Stuart Mitchell
TFMP Stand-up
Stars of the Glesga Da Podcast Stuart Mitchell –'Work of genius' (Daily Record) – and Raymond Mearns, 'an improvisational genius' (Frankie Boyle) deliver a blistering hour of stand-up, brimming with great stories and awesome observations.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 2
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21,26-27 15:00(1h) £10.00
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Molly Brenner: Inhibited
Molly Brenner / The Stand Comedy Club
FN Stand-up, Storytelling
Molly really wanted something. After years of obsession, she finally got it. In this new hour, comedian Molly Brenner considers: what is pleasure, and what does it mean to be satisfied? 'A wonderful, bold newcomer' (Comedy.co.uk).
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 13-25 20:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Moni Zhang:
Asian Daddy, Dead / Dark Comedy
Moni Zhang Comedy
N Dark comedy, Neurodiversity-led
Warning: Dark comedy zone! Enter at your own risk! You have twisted humour? From a dysfunctional family? Then it's a show for you! Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 sell-out show.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-12,14-25 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Monkey Sermon
Andrew Frank
TFMP LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity-led
A surreal comedy odyssey from autistic, non-binary comedian Andrew Frank. Weaving together autobiographical stand-up, satirical sermons, puppetry and film, Frank explores their personal evolution from childhood in a fundamentalist Christian church to life as a queer performing artist. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 16:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Aug 19-25 16:55(45m)
More of a Question
Than a Comment (WIP)
Camilla Borges
KP Alternative comedy, Character comedy
The greatest story ever told, re-told, with props and characters and games and singing.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 2-11,13-26 14:45(50m)
More Proper Jokes
Gavin Webster
NP Stand-up, Musical comedy
Gavin Webster's More Proper Jokes, a stand-up show from a Geordie powerhouse comic that's been doing it for 32 years. Proper jokes, routines, set pieces, crash-bang-wallop gags and attitude, 'palpably funny' (Herald).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)
B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £7, £8, £9, and £10.
MJ
FjP Stand-up, Sketch show
Do you have what it takes to survive The Motherload? From the hit Canadian TV show, MJ brings you live interactive parental-anxiety relief. Strap into the stirrups because The Motherload's about to crown. Peek here: www.mjcomedy.tv Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 Aug 19-24 19:35(55m)
Mountebank Comedy
Walk of Edinburgh
Daniel Downie
M Historical, Walk
Join award-winning local comedian Daniel Downie on Edinburgh's original and best comedy walking tour, rated number one on Tripadvisor and the only Scottish Experience to make Tripadvisor's Top Ten Experiences in the UK. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1 – Meeting Point)
Terry O' Neill
KP
A hilarious dive through movies, and what it's like trying break into them, from someone currently trying to! 'The actor/comedian to watch' SSSSS (Irish Examiner). 'A rising, scary talent' SSSS (Irish Independent). Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Aug 1-2,5,8-9,12,15-16,19-25 13:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 2-25 13:30(55m)
Miles Calderon and Levi Meltzer
RP Clown, Theatre
Think cardboard thoughts! On his fifth birthday, Huxley is visited by Mr Cardboard who whisks him away to the enchanting Land of Cardboard in this clown deconstruction of the childhood fantasy genre.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £8, £10, £15 and £20.
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£10.00
Mr Chonkers
John Norris
FM Absurdist, Clown
It’s a solo show. Some five-star reviews. Absurd. Simple. Outrageous. Stupid. Fun. It’s terrible. An important waste of your time. It’s great. Some mediocre reviews. Please strongly consider all of this information before coming. Best of luck.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 19 23:20(1h) £10.00 S
Aug 1-3 23:55(1h10m) £10.00 S
Aug 1-25 11:00(1h)
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Almost Legal Alien
Mustafa Algiyadi Comedy
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Libyan Arab stand-up Mustafa Algiyadi longs to be part of the European way of life but is confronted with cultural differences making it confusing, chaotic, and sometimes highly inappropriate! SSSS (The Voice). Ducks not included.
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)
16:30(1h) £10.00
Aug 4,11,18,25 16:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22 16:30(1h) £7.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Mr Chonkers Presents...
Piggy Time
Piggy Incorporated
FN
Clown, Comedy
Sold out in 2023! Piggy Time is a mixed-bill show featuring the funniest and weirdest comedy acts of the Fringe. If you need a great description to come to a show, you're out of luck.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Mr. UniWorse
Hubert Mayr / Free Festival
NP Stand-up
Austrian comedian Hubert Mayr tries to follow in the footsteps of his idol Arnold Schwarzenegger, and fails every step of the way. A hilariously sardonic and deliciously dark look back at a decade of failures abroad.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Much Ado About Billy
Tiger in a Bath
TFKP Farce
Love. Gangsters. Kidnappings. Flowers. A very sexy postman. Coco Chanel. Kingpin Billy has fallen and there is a scrap on to fill his boots. Who wins? (Probably the postman).
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 15:00(50m) £10.00 (£7.00 S) (£20.00 F)
Murder Inc
Murder Inc
TFM Improv, Alternative Comedy
Every night, it's a raucous, improvised, made-to-order murder with Murder Inc – where the audience chooses the setting, the characters and even the motives. After nine years of sold-out shows, Manchester's funniest criminals return to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 18:25(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Murder, She Didn't Write
Degrees of Error and Wildpark
Entertainment
TL Improv, Theatre
A classic murder mystery is created on the spot from audience suggestions in this ingenious show from Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error. 'Laugh out loud funny' SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk). 'Hilarious... The show is a riot' (Daily Mail).
My Brain is Soup, Your Hands Are the Spoons Chris East
L Character Comedy, Clown
An absurdist character-comedy show from a helpless clown. Chris' brain is overflowing, like a chunky idea soup filled with unformed thoughts, bizarre plots, plans, ambitions, celery and characters, so many characters. Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Want in advance options are: £5, £7, £10 and £15.
My Extremely Skilled Staff Have Been Working Day and Night on This, I Owe Them Everything
Lewys Holt / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Dance, Performance art 'Masterful' SSSS½ (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Mesmerising' SSSS (CorrBlimey.co.uk). 'Both delightfully and disconcertingly bizarre' (BuxtonFringe.org.uk). Semi-improvised, physically inflected comedy from dancer/comedian Lewys Holt.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Uno Mas (Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 219 G C5
Aug 14-25 13:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
My Last Two Brain Cells
My Last Two Brain Cells
TK Absurdist, Character Comedy Disaster strikes in Gary's brain and it's up to his brain cells to save him. But they've all jumped ship and we're stuck with these two idiots.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
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My Little Phobia
Emily Markoe
TFL Dark comedy, Theatre
Did you know ponies can’t barf? Emily knows. That's because she has emetophobia: the clinical fear of, well, being sick. Watch her confront her fears through characters, storytelling, and a visit from her My Little Pony therapist. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
XAug 2-4 17:10(50m) £6.50 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 5-10,12-17,20-24 17:10(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
Myriam Sonanini: Maze of Madness
Myriam Sonanini Comedy
MP Stand-up, Storytelling
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:50(1h10m) £12.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:50(1h10m) £20.00 (£18.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 15:50(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.00)
Meet comedian Myriam Sonanini from Switzerland as your too-personal shopper, who will guide you through a "fictional" Swedish furniture store, giving you answers to questions you didn't really want to have an answer to. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Nabil Abdulrashid:
Chambers Touring Ltd
M Stand-up, Storytelling
A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman. Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this 'unapologetically funny' (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction.
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
Blessings and Kombucha
Rob Van Vuuren
TL Character Comedy, International
Internet sensation and charlatan shaman provides true comedic healing catharsis in a pseudo-spiritual interactive healing ceremony unlike any other. Winner of the coveted Gold Ovation Award and performed by a South African comedy legend.
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
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Assembly Rooms (Bijou)
Namaste Blisters
Kym Nelson / Mind@Play
FKP Character Comedy, Family-friendly
Namaste Blisters is a gloriously interactive comedy show written and performed by former yoga teacher-turned-comedian Kym Nelson, which takes a look at the (often) bizarre nature of yoga and the characters that teach it.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 7-11,13-15 11:00(40m) £5.00
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Aug 2-11,13-25 17:45(50m)
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Nasty Character
Mike Rice
N Stand-up, Storytelling
Irish farmer's son and general nasty character Mike Rice is one of Ireland and the UK’s fastest-rising comedy stars. This show sees Mike meandering through the ailments and woes of being an odd little Irish man.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £10, £12.50 and £15.
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Natalie Palamides: WEER
Soho Theatre
TN Clown
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New Year's Eve 1999. Star-crossed lovers. A quarrel at the strike of midnight. Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Natalie Palamides (Nate, Netflix) presents an achingly tender 90s rom-drom (romantic dramedy). 'Outrageous, electrifying comedy' SSSSS (Guardian). 'Stunning' SSSSS (Times).
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 5-6 21:30(1h15m) £17.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-11,13-18,20-25 21:30(1h15m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Natasha Pearl Hansen: The Right Amount of Wrong NPHcomedy
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
Following her cancelled-wedding comedy special, I Was Supposed to Get Married Today, and launch of MyBreakUpRegistry.com, comedian Natasha Pearl Hansen takes you on a gritty comedic journey of breakup recovery and self-rediscovery.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£7.00)
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Nate Kitch: Tomorrow Might Not Happen; Now
Nate Kitch
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
The basically-award-winning 'WTF comic' (Chortle.co.uk) brings an absurd love letter like Malevich, Joyce and/or Beckett. SYTYF Finalist 2021. 'Bold... Truly stood out' SSSS (List). 'Hints of Simon Munnery... Something very special' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug)
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 17:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory
The Rat Pack Productions Ltd N Stand-up
Multi award-winning comedian and star of three Amazon Prime specials on finding fun in a chaotic world. 'Extraordinary. The best live comedy I have seen this August' (Scotsman). 'A great comedian' (BroadwayBaby.com). Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 19:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Nathan Cassidy: The Spine That Shagged Me
The Rat Pack Productions Ltd
N Stand-up
Fringe legend, multi award-winning comedian. 'Scathing and cynical... touching and hopeful' (FringeReview.co.uk). First he did his back in, now he's tripping on Diazepam watching Life of Pi. 15th consecutive Fringe. 'Untouchable’ SSSS (Times).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 22:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Naughty Cabaret
Marie Kallevik Straume and Anna Marie Simonsen
N Clown, Cabaret
An award-winning, queer feminist cabaret full of drag, circus, clowning and comedy. Hosted by Naughty and Nice, the 'queens of the ridiculous' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com), Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume. Different guest performers every night. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 2 22:50(1h10m) £11.00 Aug 9,16,23 22:50(1h10m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Nearly Stallion Story
Nearly Stallion
N Spoken word, Interactive
Nearly Stallion Story – Witness the escapades of a young playboy turned nearly stripper, whose politically incorrect lefty life lands him in hot water with the law. Brace yourself for a wild ride!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 17-24 18:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Neil Delamere: Neil by Mouth
Blue Book Artist Management
L Stand-up, Storytelling
Catch Neil's hilarious tales, razor-sharp observations and ad-lib ingenuity. From Live at the Apollo, QI, Countdown, News Quiz and Fighting Talk. 'No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere's wit' (Irish Times). Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 13-15,19-22 21:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 21:40(1h)
Nerine Skinner:
The Exorcism of Liz Truss
Nerine Skinner
TFLP Character Comedy, Alternative Comedy
Debut from Funny Women 2023 runner-up and BGT Semi-Finalist. Hilarious characters, award-nominated parodies and heartfelt storytelling explore Nerine's inclination to hold onto her past and her unhealthy codependency with Liz Truss.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1-2 14:40(1h) £6.00 Aug 3-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22 14:40(1h) £8.50
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Emerson Young and Ethan Madds FN Disabled-led, Stand-up
From seagulls to Shakespeare, from daddy problems to dog podcasts, join Ethan Madds and Emerson Young on a magical mystery meander along the scenic route through their weird-yet-wonderful worldviews, in this uproarious, unpredictable celebration of neurodivergent minds and experiences.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5 r
Never Date a Comedian
Sasha Frank FM Improv, Interactive
Looking for love at the Fringe? A show for the singles, the wannabe singles and the pretending-to-be singles. Forget the dating apps! Swipe right on a smokin' hot evening of matchmaking, joke-making and a lotta laughs.
Shellshock! Improvised Comedy FKP Improv
Hot off the press, Shellshock! writes a hilarious, brand-new front-page news story based on your suggestions! Join them for their 50-minute improvised show for the inside scoop on the most unbelievable headlines (that never really happened)!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Canal Cafe Theatre / Emma Taylor
TL Satire, Sketch show
Guinness World Record-breaking NewsRevue is an impeccably delivered, current affairs, parody song and sketch show. This Edinburgh institution, celebrating its 45th birthday, aims to shine a light in the darkness with 100% new, high-energy content. 'Sensational!' (Sky News). Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:30(1h) £18.50 (£17.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 19:30(1h) £17.50 (£16.50) S
Avalon
TKP Stand-up, Storytelling
Aged 18, Nic played a Power Ranger in the global kids TV phenomenon. A dream job that has (mildly) haunted him ever since... Co-writer of Starstruck (BBC Three) and The Brokenwood Mysteries (UKTV). SSSS (Telegraph). Assembly Roxy (Outside) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2 XJul 31-Aug 1 17:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16,18,23-25 17:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 17:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Nick Schuller: Still Dry White
Nick Schuller
NP International
If you like dry humour, see Nick Schuller at the Edinburgh Fringe. Depending on how the show goes, Nick may drink a lot of still dry white.
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Karaoke Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Aug 2-25 22:30(1h) £10.00
A Night of Drama
Jack and Zoe Comedy
M Drama, Clown
Prepare to cry so hard you accidentally laugh! Audiences are invited to cheer, boo, and throw BANANA PEELS*, whether for the VILLAINOUS BAILIFF or just a POOR PERFORMANCE, you decide! (*PEELS provided.)
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
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Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?
Show And Tell with PBJ Management
TLP
Virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner’s unparalleled, unscripted show delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a hysterical reality warp. 'Joyfully funny chaos' SSSS (Guardian). SSSSS (Telegraph).
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:30(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:30(1h) £22.00 (£20.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,20-22 19:30(1h) £18.00 (£16.00) S
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Nina Gilligan:
FAB Comedy Management
TFMP Stand-up
Join multi award-winner Nina Gilligan for her hilarious hour of stand-up, Goldfish, the things she can't remember and that thing she wishes she could forget. Heard on BBC Radio 4, Nina is described as a 'bolshier Mrs Merton' (Skinny). Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-25 20:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.50)
Ivor Dembina / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Three decades since his Edinburgh solo debut, Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina has collected a Pick of the Fringe award and an armful of four-star and five-star reviews. Expect an extremely funny compilation, marking a 30-year joke-packed comedy journey.
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 17:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Plosive Live in association with PBJ Management
L Stand-up, Solo show
Work-in-progress show for a new tour. In this election year, only one comedian can kill the mood even further... ‘The smartest, and often the silliest, political comic we’ve got’ SSSS (Guardian).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 2-16,19-25 14:50(1h) £10.00
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Njambi McGrath
Hot African Productions
TLP Stand-up
Njambi McGrath returns with a hilarious hour. Everyone wants to give Africans aid. Water, food, vision, sanitary towels, indeed everything except visas. We need a charity for Africans to get visas, they are bl**dy difficult to get.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XAug 1-2 15:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Mick Perrin Worldwide K Podcast
In 2014 Dan, James, Anna and Andy gathered around their microphones and made Episode 1 of NSTAAF. 500 episodes and half-a-billion downloads later, they are celebrating 10 years of podcasting. ‘Deliciously dorky’ (Evening Standard).
Edinburgh Playhouse (Auditorium)
B 0333 009 6690 V 59 G B5 28 Aug
Aug 1-25 21:30(1h)
Kilara Sen
KP Stand-up
A Japanese comic based in NY uncovers truth about Japanese women, empowers survivors and shatters stereotypes. We're all unicorns! The pink-haired star from Paul Hollywood Eats Japan finally experiences Edinburgh! Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 19-25 23:55(1h) £10.00
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The Normal Formal
The Normal Formal
FM Alternative Comedy, Variety
The most normal comedy night in London comes to Edinburgh. Your host, Normal Al Yankovic attempts to retain a sense of decorum and decency as his line-up of acclaimed alternative comedians cause chaos.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista
Nurse Georgie Carroll
TM Stand-up, Solo show
'Really funny... just brilliant' (Simon Cowell). The 2023 hit sold-out show returns for an encore season of award-winning stand-up. Hospital-grade humour from everyone's favourite nurse-turned-comedian, Nurse Georgie Carroll.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 X
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 20:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Off With Your Head!
Bowtie Productions / Free Festival N Game show, Fantasy
Are you fit to reign? Come and find out in this one-of-a-kind interactive comedy video game, where you and two guest comedians try to rule a kingdom! A unique experience at every show!
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 20:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-13 13:30(1h)
OHHHH!! JER-E-MY CORBYN!
Stephen G Titley
Stephen G Titley
FN Satire, Political
As Starmer backtracks to victory, join me (socialist-in-progress/ woke-leftie comedian) to decide if I'M the 'future of the Left', or if Corbyn WAS the Messiah, or just "a very naughty boy." 'Hilarious, profound' (Triple-F-Blog.com). www.stephen-g-titley.co.uk
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 13-25 21:25(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Not My Audience! The Stand-up
Panel Show You Control With an App!
RGB Monster
M Game show, Stand-up
Some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival are put through their paces: our panelists answer the daft questions you choose, and take on fiendish stand-up challenges. Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Notice Box
Simon Hennessy
FMP Musical comedy, Sketch show
Internet comedy sensation Simon Hennessy is chronically online. So are you. Join him for an hour of songs, sketches, stand-up and appearances from viral characters like Remy and Adam from Bumble, then get back on your phones. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 22:10(55m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)
Olaf Falafel Asks: Has Anyone Ever Actually Woven a Sigourney?
Olaf Falafel
KP Absurdist
Join the best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging, diaphragm-jiggling comedian as he presents a laundry basket full of stuff he hopes you’ll find funny.
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Old Git! – It's a Con!
Jim Bryce (Old Git)
LP Solo show, Stand-up
Who... What are we? A head-banging ride via comedy, songs and non-sequiturs to prove nobody grows up, age is a myth and it’s time to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)
B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Olga Koch Comes From Money IAM
TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Star of Live At The Apollo and QI, Olga Koch is finally addressing the elephant in the room. Directed by Jet Vevers. SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Scotsman).
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Oliver Coleman:
Oliver Coleman
TL Stand-up
Exquisitely crafted show from one of Australia's most creative comedians. 'Genius... catapults to the point of sheer chaos' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'The journey is a wonderfully wild one, and a break from the normal' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 20:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Olivia Levine: Unstuck
Olivia Levine
TFM LGBTQ+, Solo show
Unstuck is a very personal, candid and raunchy comedy about one woman's quest to embrace her queer sexuality, told through the lens of her experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-2 19:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 3-11,13-25 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Olivia Raine Atwood: Faking It
Olivia Raine Atwood
TFLP Storytelling, Stand-up
Liv goes on an undercover mission, evaluating New York City hospitals. She’s totally not supposed to talk about it. Does doing a show count? Shhh. Two sizzling off-Broadway runs. ‘Standout comedic timing’ (Time Out).
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
XAug 2-3 19:45(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-10,12-17,19-24 19:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic
People (and Their Friends)
RGB Monster
TFNP Stand-up, Interactive
Stick your tongue out, do a peace sign, and tilt your head. Think of the WhatsApp group that you're ashamed to be in – the show will feel like that.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
XAug 2-3 21:00(1h) £7.50 (£5.00) Aug 4,6-8,11,13-15,18,20-22,25 21:00(1h) £12.50 (£6.50)
Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 21:00(1h) £13.50 (£9.50)
Ollie West: Discovery (WIP)
Big Zeus Energy
TFNP Clown, Absurdist
From one of the creators of Big Zeus Energy (nominated for Best Debut Show Leicester Comedy Festival 2023) and Nightwatchman (sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2023), a one-man physical comedy and sketch show about a caveman. SSSS (Scotsman). Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 23:15(45m) £5.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
One Eyed Scouts
One Eyed Scouts / PBH's Free Fringe RP Improv, Theatre
An international improv team, each member from a different country, presents the premiere (and last ever performance) of a “movie”. And then you'll meet the “stars” and hear juicy gossip from the set. Dramatic! Tragic! Hilarious!
One for Us, One for You: Australia's
Sexiest Sketch Comedy Show
Door to Door
TFLP Sketch show
Door to Door is testing a brand new product: sketch comedy. Our eggheads have finally cracked the code to find the balance between whip-smart comedy and self-indulgent absurdity.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226
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One Man Arnie
Laurence Tuck and Ben Barker
TMP Sketch show, Film
Can one man recreate, live on stage, the greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger movie ever? Laurence Tuck is that man and will perform a movie of explosions, machine guns, rocket launchers, moustachioed bad guys and ultimately friendship.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
More Night... On the Tiles!
KC Productions (UK/Abu Dhabi)
TLP Sketch show, Stand-up
A collection of original comedy sketches from a semiprofessional cast based in Abu Dhabi. This is the show’s second time at the Fringe, again written by Kevin Corrigan and directed by Andy Smyllie.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 2 16:10(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11 16:10(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9 16:10(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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One-Man Musical by Flo & Joan Avalon
TLP Musical theatre, Musical Comedy
Acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan present their original one-man musical. Fans of maths/gender will notice they aren’t in it. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety, Horrible Histories.
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 19:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7,12-13,19-21 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Ope! is a long form improv team based in Los Angeles. From a single suggestion they improvise a world filled with characters, relationships and compromising situations. With performers from SNL, HBO, STARZ, Fringe, Second City, UCB and more!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 19-24 20:45(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£28.00 F)
Lee: Princess Syndrome
Otter Lee
TFMP LGBTQ+, Musical Comedy
PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Lothian Rd (The Garage)
B 0131 226 0000 V 102 G E2 2
Aug 17-25 13:25(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Chinese-American comedian Otter Lee (Comedy Central) brings to life a gay Asian fairytale full of darkly absurd standup bits, messy dating stories, oodles of generational trauma and sassy Disney princess parody songs.
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Tj Improv, Family-friendly
A fun, fast-paced comedy show, made up entirely on the spot from your suggestions! Be prepared for scenes, songs, punning, Shakespeare, raps, musicals and much more. Perfect for teens and families.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 12:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-21,26 12:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Oxford Revue:
Stand-Upping Citizens
Oxford Revue
FLP Stand-up
The stand-up showcase of the world-famous student comedy group Oxford Revue, featuring a rotating line-up of the freshest comic talent. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 12-18 23:30(45m) £7.00 Aug 19-23 23:20(45m) £7.00 S
Oxford Revue: Vive La Revuelution
The Oxford Revue FLP Sketch show
The world-famous student comedy troupe is back! The only thing guaranteed about this renegade show? Heads are gonna roll (with laughter)!
Pastor!
Andrew Frank / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Satire, Character comedy
An immersive satirical church service created by autistic non-binary comedian Andrew Frank. Led by Pastor, an absurd and authoritarian theologian whose doctrine makes everyone laugh against his will (and God’s) for an hour straight.
PBH's Free Fringe @ The Keller
B 0131 226 0000 V 219 G C5
3-25 13:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Patrick Monahan – The Talkinator Cowboys and Iranians Ltd TFKP Solo show, Stand-up
The year is 2024! Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots and robots. Stand-up comedy written by a human, performed by a human. 'You just have to have a good time' SSSS (One4Review.co.uk).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room)
0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Patrick Spicer: Hammock (WIP)
Patrick Spicer / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Aug 9-11,13-23 15:10(1h) £10.00 S
Ozzy Algar: Speed Queen (Work in Progress)
Created and Performed by Ozzy Algar, Directed by Tanika Lay N Theatre, Work in Progress
We are in the Speed Queen, the last launderette on the Isle of Wight! A soothsaying laundry hag, a doe-eyed starlet and the mob's dry-cleaner, connected by an international laundry chain.
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
Aug 12-14 18:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £7, £9 and £10.
Paddy Young: If I Told You I'd Have to Kiss You Berk's Nest in association with PARKAS Comedy TFMP Stand-up
The 2024 Chortle Award Best Newcomer winner and 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee returns. 'On the road to stardom' SSSSS (Rolling Stone). SSSS (Independent). SSSS (Scotsman). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 30-Aug 1 19:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-23 19:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7,12-13,19-21 19:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Aug 1-12,14-25 17:50(55m)
Pam Ford / Free Festival K True-life, Stand-up
Due to her strong Aussie accent, 'Where are you really from?' is what English Pam gets asked on a daily basis. An uplifting show about surviving questionable choices of fashion, spam and 70s music. Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
A perfectly crafted hour of perfectly work-in-progress stand-up comedy from Patrick Spicer (as seen on Channel 4, BBC Two, 60k+ followers online). 'A natural storyteller' (Skinny). 'Very funny' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Masterclass' (MumbleComedy.net).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-10 12:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Patti Harrison: My Huge Tits Huge Because They Are Infected NOT FAKE
Soho Theatre in association with UTA TN Stand-up, Solo show
Patti returns to Edinburgh following sell-out runs in 2022/3. As seen on I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Shrill, and The Lost City. SSSS (Guardian). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 19:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8 19:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Paul Black: All Sorts Shakehaus MP Stand-up, Sketch show
After three consecutive sold-out runs, Paul Black returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new hour. Featuring a blend of stand-up and sketches with characters new and old. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 16-18,23-25 20:00(1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 19-21 20:00(1h)
Paul Currie – TEET
Paul Currie / The Stand Comedy Club
TFL Absurdist, Alternative comedy
TEET is award-winning writer-comedian Paul Currie's eighth hour-long stand-up solo show. Leave all preconceptions of stand-up comedy at the door. For fans of Monty Python, Beckett, and The Muppets. 'A comic genius SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (Scotsman).
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
Paul Foot: Dissolve
Plosive Live
M Stand-up
Multi award-winning and trail-blazing comedian Paul Foot returns with his most personal, surprising and groundbreaking show ever. Chortle Awards 2024 Best Show nominee, Next-Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2023 nominee. SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Guardian). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4
Aug 14-15 19:50(1h5m) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 16-18 19:50(1h5m) £16.00 (£15.00)
Paul McDaniel – Butter Beans
Paul McDaniel / The Stand Comedy Club
TFNP Multimedia, Stand-up
Hey, this is Paul’s show. He’s a Northern Irish comedian talking about butter beans. But not really. It’s a metaphor. Come see! 'An inexplicable delight' (Chortle.co.uk).
'Glorious' (Comedy.co.uk).
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:25(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 13:25(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with Mandy Ward Artist Management
LP Improv
Brand-new hour of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh-out-loud surrealism from two masters of comedy improvisation and special guests. 'Finest exponents of the improv art' (Daily Mirror). Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
Paul Savage: Hopes Under the Hammer
Paul Savage
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
With dodgy landlords, financial scammers and living on a narrowboat, Paul Savage has some housing horror stories. But luckily he's written some jokes about them. 'Genuinely brilliant, an all round hoot' (Guardian).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 XAug 1 20:10(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) Aug 2-11,13-25 20:10(1h) £12.00 (£8.00)
entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Paul Taylor: F*** Me I'm French!
Paul Taylor / The Stand Comedy Club
FN Stand-up, Solo show
Paul makes fun of the French, and they love it. Or they tell him to f*ck off back to England! After three sell-out bilingual tours, Paul premieres his English-only show.
Hold onto your berets!
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
Aug 14-25 15:10(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
Paul Williams: Mamiya 7
Berk's Nest
TM Music, Stand-up
The Taskmaster New Zealand star returns to the Fringe. A show with stand-up, songs and tales of finding a used-up roll of film in a second hand camera. SSSS (Times). SSSS (List). SSSS (Skinny).
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
Berk's Nest
For one night only, the Taskmaster NZ star and Lorde’s favourite Kiwi musician ('That was really nice of her', Paul) plays the hits at the Fringe. Featuring songs from Surf Music and his brand-new album.
Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint)
B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4 Aug 19 23:00(1h30m) £17.00 (£15.00)
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Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna
BIGHEAD Comedy
TM Absurdist, Clown
A debut comedy show about LIFE in all its stages. Self-renowned poet Puella Eterna brings you a tale of birth, life and death. 'Virtuosic clowning' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Totally bonkers and brilliant' SSSS (ToDoList.org.uk).
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
£12.50 (£11.50)
Woodplayers
TFMP
When four acquaintances receive a Facebook invite to a surprise birthday party, chaos ensues. Past relationships are revealed, revenge plots are intertwined, and secrets are spilled as the night progresses. Happy birthday to... who? theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 2-10 22:50(45m) £8.00 (£7.50)
PBJ Presents... Favourites of the Fringe
PBJ Management
FLP Stand-up
PBJ presents some of the best up-and-coming and established stand-up talent at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 Aug 21 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)
Pear
Indigo Productions TK Sketch show
'A riotously fun night out.' SSSSS (MumbleComedy.net).
Six foot seven identical twins Patrick and Hugo McPherson present a new hour of chaotic comedy. Following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and award-winning Perth Fringe 2024, Pear returns.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2
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Pernille Haaland: Not Related
ShowPeople
TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Comedian Pernille Haaland, a stoic feminist, leaves no ball unkicked as she tackles slut shaming, hook-up culture and dating in a world where everyone assumes she is related to footballer Erling Braut Haaland. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 17:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Pete Carson and Cobin Millage: Touching Tips (with Friends)
Pete Carson and Cobin Millage N Compilation, Stand-up
Pete Carson and Cobin Millage return with more evenings of hilarious stand-up comedy, joined nightly by some of the finest comics on the circuit. An exciting, unpredictable evening of Scottish comedy.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
(Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-12,14-26 22:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £2.50, £5, £10 and £20.
Aug 2-12,14-26
Pete Carson: Merry Christmas, Mr Carson
Pete Carson
TFNP Stand-up
One of Scotland’s rising comedy stars, Pete Carson brings his debut show to the festival to find out what it means to be an alcoholic, embittered Poundland Santa Claus every year. Hootanannies @ Home Street (The Comedy Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 110 G F3
Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 12:30(1h)
PG Hits! The Best in Family-Friendly Stand-Up Comedy!
RGB Monster j Children's Show, Compilation
Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs up and down the country and abroad, just without the swearing!
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Pete Heat: Bogus
Impatient Productions TKP Stand-up, Magic
Join magician and charlatan Pete on a surreal journey into your own brain. Try not to break anything. 'Excellent jokes, superb wizardry' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com); 'Would have given Jesus a run for his money' (Alex Horne, Taskmaster).
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Peter E Davidson: Manifest Density
Peter E Davidson / Free Festival
M Solo show, Alternative comedy
Top Derry comic Peter E Davidson returns with his sixth Edinburgh special. A guide to success, thinking you're "all that" and faking it until you forget what it was you were originally faking.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-19,21-25 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Peter Jones – Cannot Fail
Peter Jones
L Stand-up, Work in Progress
I'm an Australian comedian. I live here now. I've done comedy on TV (Comedy Up Late), won a couple of awards (including the 2023 Beat the Frog World Series), and this show is funny.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-25 15:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Phil Ellis: Come On and Take The Rest of Me
Phil Ellis
TFNP Stand-up, Clown
The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee and Malcom Hardee Award winner returns! He’s already given his best, but now he’s giving his besterest! 'Touched by comedy genius' (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131
V 515 G D5
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Phil Green: Guilt
Phil Green / PBH’s Free Fringe N Stand-up, Solo show
After a silly childhood game accidentally put his sister in hospital 30 years ago, Phil tries to figure out how to process guilt. An Amused Moose Comedy Award nominee, as heard on BBC Radio 4.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 11-25 14:40(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Phil Hammond and Dame Clare Gerada: Fifty Minutes to Save the NHS
Phil Hammond and Clare Gerada
TFLP Political
Two doctors devise, with your help, a revolutionary health manifesto to save the NHS. Seriously subversive. The perfect election warm up. All profits to Doctors in Distress charity. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-17 13:10(50m) £12.50 (£10.00)
Aug 2-17 17:15(55m)
Phil Hammond:
The Ins and Outs of Pleasure
Phil Hammond
TFLP Political, Solo show
Dr Phil dissects pleasure using science, stories and stuff he's invented. Is your pleasure thermostat set correctly? Are the ingredients of your pleasure soup balanced? Is your pleasuring safe and sustainable? Comedy. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Phil Henderson: Space Cowboy
Phil Henderson
FMP Stand-up
A journey through the cosmos; exploring identity, cowboys, fatherhood, the appeal of Matthew McConaughey and more. A self-deprecating, left-field and occasionally dark analysis of life through the eyes of the pun-loving and slightly confused Phil Henderson.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 13-25 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£5.00)
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Phil O’Shea:
Never Pretend to Be an Owl!
Phil O’Shea / The Stand Comedy Club. TFNP Clown, Stand-up
Phil O’Shea, ‘utter, delicious nonsense’ (Fest), is a clown/comedian with dreams. He’ll tell you about them by being a singer, a bread policeman and more. He won’t pretend to be an owl.
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
21:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 21:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Philip Simon: Shall I Compere Thee in a Funny Way?
Philip Simon / PBH's Free Fringe N Stand-up
His crowdwork videos have consistently gone viral all over social media (@PhilipsComedy) so join this award-winning MC and comedian for a hilarious mix of brand-new jokes and witty audience chat.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-18 20:55(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Pick-A-Chick
Allyson June Smith / Jojo Sutherland / Susan Morrison FNP Stand-up
Every day at Pick-A-Chick is a unique laugh riot! Join hosts
Allyson June Smith, Jojo Sutherland, and Susan Morrison as they introduce a fresh lineup of their favorite funny female friends from the Fringe scene.
Pirates: You Wouldn't Steal a Boat
Spruce Moose Comedy
FL Theatre
The Spruce Moose crew return to Edinburgh with their high seas, low-brow comedy adventure! 'Unhinged, absurd and outrageously funny' SSSS (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Arr!… this is good!' SSSS (Derek Awards). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Pitch It Good – Live
Pitch It Good Podcast
MP Improv, Podcast
A riot of imagination where comedians pitch the wildest films to hapless hosts Jim and Paul. Expect laughter, absurdity and cinematic dreams spun into a bonkers show. Unmissable!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie ) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
Aug 13-14,19-25 16:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Pick
MatchPoint
N Cabaret, Variety
The premier corporate event of the Fringe returns for a 12th year. Experience a variety of performances from a selection of 2024's top Fringe acts, in an evening of networking, dining and comedy.
The Sheraton Grand Hotel (Edinburgh Suite)
B 0131 477 7755 V 229 G E2
Pierre Novellie: Must We?
Avalon
TLP Stand-up
In August 2024 Pierre Novellie will take the train to Edinburgh to perform a stand-up show about life, fairness and expectations. He simply must. Co-host of The Frank Skinner Show (Absolute Radio). ‘Brilliantly unconventional’ SSSSS (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 C
XJul 29-Aug 1 19:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-25 19:05(1h) £12.00 Buy
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Pineapple Princess
Caroline Barton
TFNP Clown, Alternative comedy
One woman. One pineapple. An absurdist comedy show about falling in love. Created by Caroline Barton and Tom Curzon.
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 Aug
Plastic Jeezus
Brett Vincent for GetComedy by arrangement with Geoff Rowe
TMP Musical Comedy, Stand-up
Simon and Aaron are an award-winning, ukulele-pluckin', deadpan comedy duo performing hilarious songs and stories, in their own straight-faced way. Leicester Comedy Festival sell out show. 'Genuinely hilarious' (Ed Byrne). 'Dark, daft and bloody hilarious' (Chris McCausland).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
The Pleasance Comedy Reserve
Pleasance
TK Stand-up
Catch four of the best up-and-coming comedians, hand-picked by the Pleasance. This is your chance to discover the most exciting comedy newcomers before they become household names.
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28C
please DON'T see our show Not a Gym Productions
TFMP Theatre, Character Comedy
When a Zumba-loving group book a Fringe venue for their workouts after struggling with a severe lack of available parish rooms, they quickly realise they need a backup performance when paying audience members turn up. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 2-11,13-19,21-25 15:45(1h) £7.00 (£5.50)
Aug 6-7 23:20(1h30m) £12.00
Pod Save the UK – Live! Crooked Media and Reduced Listening N Podcast, Political
Join Nish Kumar and Coco Khan as their hit weekly political podcast takes to the Fringe for a live special. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
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Jesters Dublin / PBH's Free Fringe
L Political
Comedy panel show chaired by Chris O'Neill or Harun
Musho'd involving up to four comedians and the audience. 'Great way to start the day if you are even mildly into politics' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-25 09:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 3-17 16:55(1h)
Jay Sodagar
MP Stand-up, Political
If you have seen any of Jay's shows you will know this will be a funny, meaningful stand-up comedy show. This new show explores how his family doesn't find him masculine enough. You be the judge.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Avalon
L Political, Talk
Following ten years of sold-out London shows, Matt Forde returns to Edinburgh for two live podcasts. Previous guests include: Tony Blair, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Michael Heseltine, Nicola Sturgeon, Angela Rayner, Alastair Campbell and Gordon Brown.
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
Aug 13 13:15(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 19
Aug 14-25 12:00(1h)
Post-Soviet Upbringing
Aleksandr Popov
KP Stand-up, True-life
Dorky, chubby, "half-blood" kid born in the USSR goes on to witness the rebirth of his homeland through the edgy yet sheepishly silly 90s, becoming a trinity of degrees sporting professor and school teacher moonlighting as a bouncer.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Prev Reddy is a Triple Threat
Prev Reddy
TFNP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
South Africa's first Indian Queer comic Prev Reddy makes his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut.
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Aug 6-9 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£5.00 SUD)
Primary School Assembly
Bangers Live!
James B Partridge
Tj Live Music, Variety
Join James for an hour of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time with joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your primary school days alongside comic reflections on growing up in the 90s.
Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 2 11:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15 11:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-17 11:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Prince Andrew Tate
Appreciation Hour
Richy Sheehy and Mark O'Keeffe / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Dark comedy
A compilation of some of the worst human beings doing comedy. Award-winning hilarious acts, top Gs and royal playboys, getting nasty and being messed-up. Late-night, dark humour, diverse line-ups.
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
Aug 1-25 23:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Aug 1-11
16:35(50m) £5.00
Carlos Sandin
TFMP Clown, Alternative Comedy
Bond is dead. Craig's out. To revive the world's most famous spy we must return to the very beginning. A new, improved era for 007 looms and his name is Sandin... Carlos Sandin.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D
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Ingenious Fools Ltd
LP Alternative comedy, Storytelling
From the minds of Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022) and Joz Norris (Comedian's Choice Award Winner) comes a brand-new, technically not written yet, interactive choose-your-own storytelling comedy show. Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
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Rachel Creeger:
Ultimate Jewish Mother
Rachel Creeger / PBH's Free Fringe
N Stand-up, Musical Comedy
Whether it’s relationship problems, how to word a sensitive work email or the best way to cook a brisket, this Jewish mother provides all the answers in her joyous, funny and interactive stand-up comedy show.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl
Phil McIntyre Live in association with PBJ Management presents TL Stand-up
Rachel, 'the rock'n'roll star of British comedy' (Rolling Stone), is back with her critically acclaimed hour Showgirl. Co-host of international smash hit podcast
All Killa No Filla and star of Live at the Apollo (BBC Two).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:20(1h) £8.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
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Phil McIntyre Live in association with PBJ Management presents TFLP Character comedy
Rachel Fairburn (Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla) is back with seven deadly characters. We'd say Rachel can't wait to see you there, but she's not technically in the show (the devil might be...).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 12:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
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Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour
Country Mile Productions
TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Rachel got her first period the same day Saddam Hussein was hanged. She is also notoriously mentally ill. Are these facts related? Probably. Debut hour from 'rogue genius' (Time Out) and support act for Conner O'Malley. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:55(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage
Rachel Morton-Young / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Rachel's life in the Netherlands, blending humorous observations with an insider's take on expat life. From quirky customs to unsexy Dutch language, Rachel navigates the cultural gap between her British roots and her adopted Dutch home.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Aug 1-12,14-25 19:45(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 9 17:10(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Rachel Parris: Poise
Show And Tell with Sophie Chapman Talent
LMusical Comedy, Stand-up
BAFTA-nominated comedian presents dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. As seen on The Mash Report and in the cast of the award-winning West End sell-out Austentatious. 'Classy, clever comedy – uproarious' (Scotsman).
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Rahul Subramanian: Who Are You?
Soho Theatre and OML
TM Stand-up, Solo show
Global stand-up star Rahul Subramanian makes his Edinburgh debut. After the success of two stand-up specials, you'd think Rahul would be confident about who he is. Not the case. Join him in figuring it out.
Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:25(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 18:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
Ralph Brown: My First Hostage Situation
Ralph Brown / The Stand Comedy Club
TFNP Storytelling
Ralph’s 2023 show was all about being unlucky – then in one performance, he and his audience were taken hostage at gunpoint! Pretty unlucky! This is the full, hilarious, dramatic story of that night.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
XAug 1 16:05(1h) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 16:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Randy Feltface: First Banana AEG Presents
L Stand-up, Puppetry
The first banana appeared on earth 10,000 years ago. Randy believes humanity has been in a downward spiral since. The only logical solution: a new comedy show from a felt-faced comedian with an axe to grind.
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 10-11 17:10(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
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Raul Kohli:
Raul Britannia
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TFN Stand-up, Storytelling
Award-winning comedian and proud Brit Raul Kohli was surprised to hear multiculturalism has failed. 'One of the best comedians in England' (BBC Radio 4) explores what it means to be British. 'Superb political comedy' (Scotsman). Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
XAug 1 18:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 2,4,7-8,11,13-15,18-22,25 18:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 3,5-6,9-10,16-17,23-24 18:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.00)
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Ray Badran: Welcome to Raytown
Ray Badran
TLP Stand-up
Ray Badran is the Australian host of Moth Club and King of the Table, as seen on BBC, Dave and Comedy Central. 'We're talking embarrassing, stomach-hurting, weeping kind of laughter...' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com).
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Ray Bradshaw and Some Funnier Friends
Ray Bradshaw
TFNP Stand-up
Ray Bradshaw is coming back to the Fringe with a new work in progress, with a brilliant guest act at every show to help out with some of the heavy lifting.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)
B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Aug 4-25 19:45(55m) £8.00 (£6.50)
Ray Fordyce's Vibrant and Vivacious Variety Show
Ray Fordyce / Free Festival
NP Variety, Cabaret
Ray Fordyce is back to host a new vibrant and vivacious variety show. Featuring some of the best comedy talent from around the world, this show is a must.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Ray O'Leary: Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger
Impatient Productions
TK Stand-up, International
Whenever Ray (Taskmaster NZ) does his deadpan stand-up comedy and people laugh, he gets stronger. When the show ends, he’ll be able to lift a car above his head.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:20(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 17:20(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
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Raymond Mearns
Had a Stroke of Luck
Raymond Mearns
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling
On day one Fringe 2023 Raymond had a stroke and didn't realise it for two days but he's better now and back to tell you all about it. 'Improvisational genius' (Frankie Boyle). Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22,26 19:00(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)
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Reels of Regret:
Confessions of a Failed Filmmaker
Ines Wurth Presents
TMP Stand-up, Dark Comedy
Reels of Regret: Confessions of a Failed Filmmaker. From a Conservative Christian upbringing, to filming people filming porn, Christina Jobe's stand-up show explores how what you get is rarely what you want.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Reginald D Hunter: Fluffy
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with Mandy Ward Artist Management TNP Stand-up
After years of misinterpretation as controversial because of his show titles, Reginald hopes to rehabilitate his persona by manifesting images of well-coiffed river creatures whilst delivering dense ideas to form diamonds of laughter. Assembly
Studios (Studio One)
£17.00 (£16.00)
Reuben Kaye: Live and Intimidating
Chambers Touring Ltd
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Reuben Kaye and the band are back with his award-nominated show Live and Intimidating! The obscenely intelligent, rib-crackingly funny Reuben Kaye returns in an explosion of high camp and filthy humour. Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 20:05(1h) £14.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:05(1h) £18.50 (£17.00)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 20:05(1h) £16.50 (£15.00)
Reuben Solo – Please Clap
Reuben Solo
FM Absurdist, Sculpture
Just got word from the mayor of Edinburgh that this show is not to go ahead and anyone caught attending "will be sorry". What the hell?! The guy's nuts! 'Admire the chaos' SSSSS (IsolatedNation.com).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 13-16,19-23 15:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 17-18,24-25 15:30(1h) £14.00
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Rhys Nicholson:
Huge Big Party Congratulations! Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with PBJ Management
TM Stand-up, LGBTQ+
It's a brand-new, hour-long, stand-up comedy concert from your ol' pal Rhys Nicholson. As seen on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, Taskmaster Australia and Netflix. SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (Time Out). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)
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Gather Your Skeletons
Rich Spalding
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
We're all alive and we're all going to die. Let's have a laugh, shall we? The hotly anticipated debut hour from award-winning comedian Rich Spalding about working for a living and dying after.
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22,26 21:15(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Richard Cobb: Running Joke
Richard Cobb / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Scottish comedian and writer Richard Cobb returns to the track with a brand-new hour filled with more guilt-tripped anecdotes. 'This is the most impressive full debut I’ve seen from a stand-up' (Audience review).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Richard Duffy is Asleep:
A Retrospective
Richard Duffy
FL
Alternative Comedy, Sketch show
Part documentary, part sketch show and the only performer is fast asleep. Well, that was the plan. One third of acclaimed sketch group Planet Caramel: 'Genuinely new and presciently funny' (ThreeWeeks).
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Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 13-25 17:55(1h) £5.00
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Richard Pulsford: Get Rich Quick
Mirth of Forth Productions
L Stand-up, Solo show
Quality one-liners, puns and light-hearted jokes! UK Pun Championships winner 2022. Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up 2021. Dave's Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. ‘Quick, original and funny’
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Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
(Beehive 2 (The Attic))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
XAug 2 12:45(1h) Aug 3-13,15-26 12:45(1h)
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Richard Stott: Trade (WIP)
Richard Stott
TLP Storytelling
Are millennials just lazy and entitled, like your dad says? In his new show, Richard Stott delves into his work history to find out. As seen on Comedy Central and ITV2's Stand Up Sketch Show.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
XAug 1 14:40(1h) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 2-11 14:40(1h) £6.00 (£4.00)
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Richie Bree: Lost & Found
Richie Bree
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Award-winning Northern Irish BBC New Comedy Award finalist and winner of Dublin's Laughter Lounge Irish Comedian of The Year brings his debut show to the Fringe. 'Funny, maybe too funny' (Jimeoin). 'Excellent' (Iain Stirling). Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley) B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,26 16:00(1h)
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Rik Carranza Presents:
Star Trek vs Star Wars
Rik Carranza K Game show
Wookies or Tribbles? Millennium Falcon or USS Enterprise? Rebel Alliance or Starfleet? If questions like this keep you awake at night, join Rik Carranza and guests and find out which franchise rules.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B
G D4 2
Aug 1-16 17:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Riley Nottingham Needs Your Help
Riley Nottingham FL Music, Musical Comedy
Life is too complicated... so Riley Nottingham (Thank God You’re Here, Metro Sexual) is giving up choices altogether. You have to tell him what to do next in this musical comedy.
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Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
The Ritual Spooky / PBH's Free Fringe N Horror
Welcome to The Ritual, where The Master and his loyal servant Gregor await you. Dare you brave the company of two terrifying vampires in their spooky underground lair? All creatures of the night are welcome.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-11 20:35(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 8,15 23:20(1h20m) £10.00
Roast Battle Allstars
Monkey Barrel Comedy and Ryan Cullen N Stand-up
The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Scotland is bringing together comedians from all over the world in head-to-head battles of verbal onslaught. Part of the official worldwide Roast Battle League.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
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Rob Auton:
The Eyes Open and Shut Show
Rob Auton
TLP Stand-up, Spoken word
This is a show about eyes when they are open and eyes when they are shut. 'Makes laughter out of wonder. We need him' (Scotsman). 'A genuine original' (Guardian). 'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee).
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:15(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 14:15(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Rob Copland: Gimme (One With Everything)
Rob Copland / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up
Gimme the thrills, gimme the spills, gimme the Comedians Choice Award Winner Rob Copland trying his best despite everything. 'Polished and heaps of fun' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-13,15-25 18:05(50m) (Free Non-ticketed) S M T
Aug 4-8,11,13-15,18-22,25 16:00(1h)
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Rob Duncan: The Basement Child
Rob Duncan / PBH’s Free Fringe
NP Clown, Absurdist
For 40 years he has lived alone in a basement. Now he is accepting visitors, at midnight in the basement. 'Apocalyptic vision' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Bizarre' SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Gloriously ridiculous' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 00:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Rob Mulholland: Allegations
Rob Mulholland
TNP Stand-up
Hilariously dirty comedy with no sad bits. The funny one from Dead Men Talking, the UK's most disgusting podcast. English Comedian of the Year. 'Nasty, offensive and dangerous' (TheNationalStudent.com).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 20:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Robin Boot's Rockomedy:
Master of Punnets
Robin Boot / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Musical comedy, Stand-up
The harbinger of rock'n'drole returns to Edinburgh with more guitar-wielding wordplay and silliness. This is musical comedy turned up to eleven. 'Clever, unpredictable puns... and the guitar is top notch' (BroadwayBaby.com).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 10-25 12:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Robin Grainger: Refurb
Robin Grainger / The Stand Comedy Club TFNP Stand-up
Seen: The One Show, BBC News, BBC Scotland. Heard: BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Scotland, Heart. Featured: The Telegraph, The Scotsman, Metro. 'It’s dope... as a comedian, you have no choice but to shine' (Kevin Hart).
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4 XJul 31-Aug 1 20:10(1h) £5.00
Robin Morgan: The Spark Little Wander and Sophie Chapman Talent present NP
The News Quiz and Mock The Week favourite returns with a hilarious brand-new show. 'Bloody funny. He must surely be on the verge of nationwide fame.' (Chortle.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)
B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
RODEO! RODEO! FN Compilation
The lawless late-night comedy show rides back into Edinburgh for three nights only! Hosted by Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Chortle Award winner Paddy Young, co-hosted by Dan Tiernan and Ed Night, with a brand-new line-up every night. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131
Ronnie Neville: All Irish Comedy
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TFNP Storytelling, Stand-up
Truly this man is either a genius or a lunatic! You decide! We all love a good joke but we never forget a good story and Ronnie Neville has buckets of stories. 'Hilarious' (XPressMag.com.au).
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
Rory O’Hanlon: The Best of Me
Rory o Hanlon Comedy NP
Award-winning Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon is a firm favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe. Back again this year with a brand-new show. Described by Chortle.co.uk as having 'presence, poise and timing'. Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley) B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-25 17:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £10, £12.50, £15 and £20.
Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22 17:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £7.50, £10, £12.50 and £15.
Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine BIGHEAD Comedy TL Character Comedy
The 2023 sell-out Fringe hit returns. Lady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find the one. With neither sense nor sensibility, will she find love in time? 'Absolutely barnstorming' SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Guardian). Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 XAug 1 18:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 18:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
Join Rosco as he navigates the highs and lows of life, death and a penchant for edibles, all while grappling with the ultimate game changer: a potentially fatal heart condition. SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Times). SSSS (Scotsman). Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10,16-17,23-24 21:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 4,8,11,15,18,22,25 21:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 7,13-14,19-21 21:00(1h) £8.00
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Rose Matafeo: On and On and On Avalon LP Stand-up
Do you ever feel like you're meeting yourself again and again in a bad way?
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33
Rosie Holt MP: Why We Were Right So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions / Sophie Chapman Talent MP
This desperate and loyal Tory MP celebrates the launch of her new book where she explains why the so called "scandals" derided by the left were completely right all along. SSSS (Observer). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
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Off The Kerb Productions
M Stand-up
Join Rosie as she ponders whether she is a national treasure, a little prick, or somewhere in between! Guaranteed to be full of unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fun and unadulterated joy from the triple threat herself.
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
Ross Leslie Has The Chance To Do The Funniest Thing
Scotland's Best Comedians Live MP Stand-up, Solo show
Edinburgh show number five for the five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist. Travails of his time in Australia, historical jokes and he is getting deep this year!
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
XAug 1 17:00(1h) Aug 2-13,15-20,22-25 17:00(1h)
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Ross McGrane: Get Rich or Cry Trying Little Smash Comedy TMP Stand-up
An hour of stand-up from award-winning Essex comedian Ross McGrane. 'Ross lights up the room like an arsonist with a can of petrol' (Russell Kane).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 1-11,13-25 12:45(50m) £5.00
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Ross Purdy Dances in the Cultural Sewer
The Improv Pit
TFLP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist Australian comedian Ross Purdy attempts, in his Edinburgh Fringe debut, to perform the most culturally significant show the Earth has ever seen with his chaotic alternative anti-comedy.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 20:50(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Ruby Carr: eBae
Ruby Carr
TMP Stand-up, Neurodiversity-led
Welcome to the weird side of eBay! Ruby has bought it all, does she regret it? Not in the slightest. 'Infectious energy and steady stream of animated stories... with a deluge of sharp-witted reflections' (The Student Newspaper). Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 19:20(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 19:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Rules Schmules:
How to be Jew-ISH
Suzie Depreli
FK Music, Storytelling Suzie Depreli, British born Jew-ISH singer songwriter, brings you a heartfelt, humorous musical journey through the pressures and pitfalls of understanding your identity in a world full of prejudice.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Runi Talwar as 'Runi Talwar' in Runi Talwar: The Runi Talwar Story Runi Talwar TMP Stand-up
Indo-Kiwo-Ausso comedian Runi Talwar (Hypothetical) presents the incredible story of a guy who once heard someone say 'get your name out there' and took it too seriously.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
Running Out of Time!
The Milky Pigeons
TLP Sketch show
Thanks to social media, we've all lost our attention spans! The Pigeons are up against the clock with their fast-paced, hilarious sketches, testing whether comedians can still trust audiences to remain focused for 45 minutes... Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Ryan Cullen: Cullen in the Name Of! Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TNP Stand-up, Dark Comedy
If Milton Jones is the Obi-Wan Kenobi of one-liners, then Ryan Cullen is Darth Vader. Dark, twisted brilliance. 'Extraordinary' (Scotsman). 'Cullen is one of my favourite comedians' (Daniel Sloss). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 1-25 12:00(1h)
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Ryan Mold: Mold: Before I Die
Ryan Mold / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Ryan Mold returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his debut show. Mold: Before I Die – A stand-up comedy show about growing up with grandparents as legal guardians. 'Absolutely brilliant' (Nick Helm).
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap) B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Sadbh Peters and Scott Oswald: Platonic Sex
Sadbh Peters and Scott Oswald / Free Festival
NP Stand-up
The debut show from Sadbh Peters (Semi-finalist, Funny Women Stage Awards 2023) and Scott Oswald (Semi-finalist, So You Think You’re Funny 2023). Expect a tasty little hour of laughs.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 00:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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SalFUNNI presents: No Backup Plan
SalFUNNI
N Stand-up, New writing
Featuring students from the University of Salford. Rheanon and Rhys have No Backup Plan. They present their first show in an attempt to show their mums that comedy is a viable career path. With guests.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-11 20:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Sallyann Fellowes
TMP Stand-up
Winner of Leicester Square Comedian 2023, Sallyann Fellowes brings her funny, weird show about not fitting in, Salien, to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Expect real-life experiences that aren't even remotely like real life, and weirdness.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 16:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 16:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Sam Dodgshon's Memory is Full
Stolen Table Collective /
PBH's Free Fringe N Alternative comedy, Multimedia
Sam has been collecting photos. 25 years' worth. He'd like to show you some of them, then uncover why everything is like it is. Praise for Sam: 'The stuff of body-shaking laughter' (Scotsman). SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com)
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-6,8-25 13:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sam Lake: Esméralda
Sam Lake
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
An uplifting new show about coming out as Spanish, grief and the Ice Age movie franchise. Award-winning stand-up
Sam Lake uncovers the mystery behind his mother’s powerful last words. 'A certified comic star' (TheWeeReview.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:30(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
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Sam See: And I Can't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
Sam See / Free Festival N Stand-up, LGBTQ+
SSSSS (OnTheMic.co.uk).SSSS (Fest). Why leave Singapore to move to London? Find out in a show that's not as long as the title.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 17:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Samantha Day: The Generations Game
Samantha Day / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up, True-life
Award-winning comedian and Generation eXpert, Samantha Day, finds out which generation is the best – were you smart enough to be born at the right time? Shortlisted for the Amused Moose Comedy Award 2023.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25 20:45(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sameer Katz: Whether Conditions
Meerkat Media
LP Stand-up, Storytelling
Cambridge PhD dropout Sameer examines the spoken and unspoken conditionality of family, friendship and relationships. 'A laugh-packed way to spend an hour' (Scotsman). 'A Seinfeld-Lite line in relatable observational comedy' (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Deadline.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
XAug 1 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 2-25 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sandy Not Just On Sunday
Sandy Brechin
FQ Character comedy, Music
After last year's successful Fringe debut, legendary accordionist and funnyman Sandy Brechin returns with another hilarious hour of music and comedy, featuring various characters from his over 200 weekly Facebook shows of Sandy on Sunday.
The Saltire Society Headquarters (Common Room) B 0131 556 1836 V 456 G D5
Aug 14-18 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C) (£32.00 F)
Sara Barron: Anything for You
Avalon
TLP Stand-up
Sara (Would I Lie to You; Live at the Apollo) has a new show that’s fierce, savage and other adjectives from Drag Race. Shantay you should stay, and all that. 'A masterclass' SSSSS (Herald).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop (WIP)
Sara Pascoe
Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here
TM Stand-up, Solo show
Keyworth returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a joyous new show about family, acceptance and a pair of big (well, not super-big) losses. 'Achingly funny' SSSSS (Herald). 'Gales of laughter' SSSS (Guardian). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 C
Aug 1-6,8-11,17-18,22-25 13:25(1h) £12.00 Aug 7,12,19-21 13:25(1h) £10.00 Buy
Sarah Roberts: Silkworm BIGHEAD Comedy
TMP Stand-up
An adorable debut from the world’s youngest, smallest, most normal comedian. ‘Phenomenal new talent’ (Catherine Bohart). ‘Remarkable’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Utterly self-absorbed’ (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (TheSpyintheStalls.com). BBC Comedy Award nominee, Leicester Square New Comedian runner-up, level 9461 on Candy Crush.
Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 22:35(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:35(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 22:35(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Sasha Ellen: My MILF-shake Brings all the Boys to the Yard
Sasha Ellen TFMP Stand-up
Sasha doesn't need children to be a MILF, reflecting on things that hit like a ton of bricks in your thirties.
SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). SSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSS (EdinburghReviews.co.uk).
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Common Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 18:30(1h) £5.00
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Aug 6-10 20:20(1h) £10.00
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G
Sashi Perera: Boundaries
KEG Touring / The Stand Comedy Club
FN Storytelling, Stand-up
Set boundaries. Find peace. Sounds simple, but Sashi calls bullsh*t. What do you keep out, what do you let in? Sashi is diving into religion and the animal kingdom as she explores the absurdity of boundaries.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Schalk Bezuidenhout:
Crowd Pleaser
Mick Perrin Worldwide
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
Fresh from a world tour, South Africa's hottest stand-up (not in looks) returns, guaranteed to have you laugh or your money back (no refunds). As seen on Netflix and Comedy Central. 'Fast-rising talent' (Guardian).
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Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome)
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 17:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Schrödinger's
Cecily Hitchcock and Jen Nolan
TFNP Stand-up, Performance art
Coquettes of comedy, Cecily Hitchcock and Jen Nolan, unite for an hour of stand-up comedy. 2 yats (girls) are simultaneously comedically alive and dead within a box (The Caves). 'Outstanding' (Independent).
'Funny, polished, Hot' (Katherine Ryan)
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Scotland's Best Comedians Live!
Scotland's Best Comedians Live / Free Festival
N Stand-up, Compilation
Scotland's Best Comedians Live in a fancy ballroom for free!* We have award winners, TV acts, radio stars, Instagram legends, every night! Hosted by Ross Leslie, introducing three different acts each night!
*Donations welcome when leaving!
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-13,15-25 22:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Scotland's Pick of the Fringe
Scottish Comedy Festival
N Stand-up, Compilation
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 12th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across the Fringe. 'A must-see for Scottish comedy lovers' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 21:00(1h) £10.00
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Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25 21:00(1h)
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Scottish Comedy Festival L Stand-up, Compilation
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 12th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across the Fringe. Perth Fringe Comedy Award nominated.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))
B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3
Aug 2-25 16:00(1h)
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Scott Bennett:
Blood Sugar Baby (WIP)
Blue Book Artist Management and Fluid Thinking
FM Storytelling, Stand-up
One family, one condition, one helluva hairy baby. A show about an ill child, but a really funny one with a happy ending, by Scott Bennett (Live at the Apollo, News Quiz). SSSS (Standard).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 13-25 15:15(1h) £7.00 (£6.00)
Scott Bennett: Stuff (WIP)
Blue Book Artist Management and Fluid Thinking
FM Stand-up
We love Stuff! It's who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, it's at odds with the looming environmental crisis... From Live at the Apollo, News Quiz, The Now Show. SSSS (Evening Standard).
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway) B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 13-25 20:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Seán Burke: Burke in Progress
Strip Light Productions and Ebdon Management
FMP Stand-up, Work in Progress
One of Ireland’s favourite internet comedians, Seán Burke, makes his Edinburgh debut with Burke In Progress. Come along as Seán appears in three dimensions for a change, trying out new material. Jokes guaranteed, laughs TBC.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 Aug 13-15,19-22
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Séayoncé: She Must Be Hung!
Impatient Productions
LP Cabaret, Drag
The legendary Ghost Whisperer returns, and this time it's a witch trial! A hexceptional evening where we raise the stakes... and burn the witch. You're spell-bound to be scared stiff. 'Hilarious' SSSSS (Deadline.com).
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 Aug 12-13,19-20 17:55(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 25
Selena Mersey: Madonna/Whore Selena Mersey M Musical Comedy, Burlesque
From Brighton Fringe double award winner Selena Mersey; a filthy, Freudian, feminist odyssey into the desire to be both, and neither, a mother and a slut. Featuring songs, stand-up, burlesque and a live birth. Yes, really.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
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Charlotte Anne-Tilley Productions
TKP Character Comedy
'Laugh out loud' (BroadwayBaby.com) character comedy from award-winning Charlotte Anne-Tilley (Almost Adult) and Mabel Thomas (Sugar). Anticipate big egos, emotional outbursts and drama in this unmissable youth theatre satire. 'Exceptional' SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22,26 13:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Andy Zapp / Free Festival
M Stand-up, Storytelling
Second great year! Old-school jokes meet lived experiences. Proof that you don't need to be young to be funny – just a dodgy past, and the testicles to talk about it. Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 16:55(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Seymour F*cking Mace You C*nts!
Seymour Mace / The Stand Comedy Club
TFLP Tragedy, Stand-up
Hog! Dog! Frog! Exotic tortoise! Underneath. In prison. Outside shops. Looking at walls. SSSSS (Times). SSSSS (One4Review.com). SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com). 'An utterly delightful show – clever, rebellious, absurd and gloriously, gloriously silly' (Scotsman).
The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2)
B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:10(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)
Seymour Mace – Looking Stupid, Dressing Up and Saying C*nt a Lot: 35 Years of Being a Fool
Seymour Mace
MP Alternative comedy, Absurdist
Trawl through my overlong career at the arse-end of art. SSSSS (Times). SSSSS (One4Review.co.uk). 'Clever, rebellious, absurd and gloriously silly' SSSS (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-25 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 1-25 22:45(1h)
Shaggers Art of Comedy N Stand-up, Storytelling
Following more sell-out shows worldwide, the hit show returns with a variety of comedians doing hilarious material based around sex and relationships. 'The perfect way to close a night at the festival' SSSSS (Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 15:15(1h)
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Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
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Aug 17-18 11:30(1h)
Shaggers: Morning Glory Art of Comedy N Stand-up
For one weekend only, a morning performance of the hugely popular show with a variety of comedians doing hilarious material based around sex and relationships for all you "early risers" out there. 'Utterly hilarious' (West Australian, Perth).
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show
ShakeItUp Theatre
TK Improv, Theatre
Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so we thought we'd give him a hand... Using your audience suggestions, we create a brand-new Shakespeare play live on stage. Join ShakeItUp for bard-based bedlam!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 XAug 2 13:00(1h) £9.50 Aug
Shaken, Not Stirred
Parky Players
FM Variety, Disabled-led
A cocktail of comedy sketches and music about living with Parkinson's, with a sprinkling of Bond on top (just where he likes it). You’ll laugh, cry, even learn something. 00 agents, film enthusiasts and blue-badge holders welcome.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Shakespeare Translate: The Complete Works
Devon Loves ME! Productions, starring Sevrin Willinder and Emily Conlon
KP Physical theatre, Devised
We put Shakespeare into Google Translate 15 times. What are you gonna do about it?
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 1-10 16:35(55m)
Shaman You!
Ian Harvey Stone
L Variety, Magic
Shaman You! A show about living in LA, Thai massage, gun crime, squirrel theology, psychic nans and looking for the member of the audience who is going to close the show by reading a stranger's mind!
Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
The Shambles
The Shambles k Improv
The Shambles are back! The Uni of York’s premier improv comedy troupe have 100s of hilarious improv games to wow you with their quick thinking and comedic instinct. Get ready for a night of off-the-cuff chaos! theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-6 21:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical
Baby Wants Candy
TL Musical Comedy, Improv 2023 sell-out hip-hop hit returns! Choose the celeb (Paul Hollywood, Kim Kardashian, anyone!), we improvise a Hamilton-style musical. 'Absolute extravaganza. Side-splittingly funny to the point oxygen becomes a luxury' SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Brilliant' SSSS (Guardian).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 XJul 31-Aug 1 18:20(1h) £11.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:20(1h) £16.50 (£15.50) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 18:20(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) S M
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Aviary Talent
TKP Stand-up
Back after bursting into Fringe 2023 with his sold-out debut, Shane Daniel Byrne is on fire, fresh from sell-out touring in Ireland, UK and Australia. A spicy new show about jeans, jackets and Jesus Christ.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 18:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 18:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Sheeps: The Giggle Bunch (That's Our Name For You)
Country Mile Productions
TLP Sketch show
It’s a career-best show! Tickets are going fast! And we wrote this before they even went on sale! Sheeps remain Al Roberts (Stath Lets Flats), Liam Williams (Ladhood) and Jonno (Seinfeld).
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:50(1h) £11.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16,18,23-25 21:50(1h) £18.00 (£16.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 21:50(1h) £17.00 (£15.00) S
Shenoah Allen: Bloodlust Summertime
John Mackay
MP Stand-up, Absurdist
Acid-fuelled escapades of sex, drugs and murder from Albuquerque, New Mexico (the realm of Breaking Bad), this half of the acclaimed Pajama Men beckons you to immerse yourself in life's chaotic ecstasy. 'Comic bliss' SSSSS (Guardian).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1 19:45(1h) £3.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 19:45(1h) £5.00
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Aug 1-11,13-25 22:50(1h) £5.00
Shiny Things –Comedy Extravaganza
Shiny Things Comedy
TN Variety, Improv
Shiny Things is a comedy variety show hosted by a delightful and mischievous duo, presenting guest acts performing improv, character and stand-up, as well as audience prizes, and an uproarious party atmosphere!
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Much Ado About Nothing
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® TM Theatre
The five-star, sell-out smash hit is back! A hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing and a genuinely sh!t-faced actor. It wouldn't be the Fringe without it.
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland)
B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28C
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:00(1h10m) £15.00 Aug 2-3,5-6,8-10 21:00(1h10m) £19.50 (£18.00)
Aug 4,7,11 21:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£15.50)
Aug 12-14,18,20-21,25 22:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£15.50)
Aug 15-17,22-24 22:00(1h10m) £19.50 (£18.00)
Shitty Mozart
Aaron Nemo
TN Musical Comedy, Alternative Comedy
They cloned Mozart, it went horribly wrong and now we're stuck with the consequences. Making his UK debut, Shitty Mozart (Aaron Nemo, writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) performs a dazzlingly chaotic, vulgar one-man multimedia concerto.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 23:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 23:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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Shoot From The Hip
Shoot From The Hip
TL Improv, Theatre
Shoot From The Hip's award-winning, TikTok-viral improv comedy returns, having sold out Fringe 2023! Chaotic games, epic scenes, and unhinged performances. SSSSS (ReviewsHub.com). SSSSS (BookmarksAndStages.home.blog). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Hank Curry
FRP Clown, Mime
In this series of silent comedy sketches, embark on a journey through the pitfalls and pratfalls of modern life with the 'ridiculously talented Hank Curry' (DCTheaterArts.org) in this symphony in slapstick. Paradise in Augustines (The Snug) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
19-25 21:05(45m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand)
The Improvised Musical Showstopper Productions / Something for the Weekend
TK Musical theatre, Improv
The Olivier Award–winning West End hit is back! A hilarious musical made up on the spot using audience suggestions, it’s ‘the funniest improv on the Fringe’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Achingly funny’ SSSSS (TimeOut). SSSSS (Playbill). SSSSS (Telegraph).
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:30(1h10m) £12.00
Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 17:30(1h10m) £22.50 (£19.50)
Aug 7,12,14,19-21 17:30(1h10m) £18.00 (£15.00)
Shubba Gump Shrimp Co
Shubba / Free Festival
L Stand-up, Dark comedy
When it comes to true stories, dark observations and raw stand-up, Shubba has it covered! Come see Edinburgh's beloved comic in his first-ever solo show this Fringe!
PS please don’t sue me Mr Hanks.
Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)
B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3
Aug 5-13,15-25 21:45(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 1-11,13-25 13:00(1h) £5.00
Si Beckwith: Bricks
Si Beckwith
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Si Beckwith ('razor sharp wit' (Crack Magazine)) is a step-parent. Not one of them evil Disney ones either. A show about family, Lego, parenting and being silly. 'Hilarious, thoughtful, contemporary and fearless' (Culture Vulture).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Aug 1-25 16:15(1h)
Sian Davies: Band of Gold
Best in Class
LP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
A brand new show from award-winning, working-class queer comedian Sian Davies. As seen on Comedy Central Live, ITVX and NextUp. Winner of Edinburgh Comedy Awards Panel Prize 2022 for Best in Class. Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
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Hutchinson
TFMP Character comedy, Theatre
Seven dates, one night: will Sooz find the new love of her life, or will it become the worst night of her life? A one-woman character comedy play. Brighton Fringe Best Event, 2023.
Le Monde (Shanghai)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
3-12,14-25 13:00(55m) £10.00 (£9.00) S
Siblings and Family Friends
Impatient Productions
L Variety, Cabaret
Prepare yourselves for a wild and wonderful variety night hosted by character comedians and IRL sisters Maddy and Marina Bye, starring their family friends (who also happen to be the best comedians at the Fringe).
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Aug 7,14,21 23:30(1h45m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Sid Singh: American Coloniser
Brett Vincent for GetComedy
TFNP Stand-up, Political
Award-winner Sid Singh brings you his new political comedy show about an Indian-American guy whose ancestors f*cking sucked and helped colonise India before the British. 'This is a great show. Very, very funny' SSSS (Scotsman).
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
XAug 1 17:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-3,9-11,16-18,23-24 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 4-8,13-15,19-22,25 17:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Sid Singh
L Stand-up, Artist(s) of colour
Sid Singh's the reigning Comedian's Comedian doing his award-winning show Table For One, one more year to raise money for refugees. So he's hilarious and you're helping fight the good fight if you go!
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 13:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Dirty 20 j Fantasy, Improv
An interactive, unscripted fantasy comedy show. Fill out a character sheet and watch your creations spring to life as they go on a bizarre adventure. Silly comedians combine with your favourite role-play game to create an unforgettable tale.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 19-20 17:35(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 21-23 17:35(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 24-25 17:35(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
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Aug 12 21:00(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)
Sikisa... Needs You (WIP)
Ebdon Management
FMP Work in Progress, Solo show
Sikisa is living her best life or is she? She explores the things we do to escape. As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and Off Menu. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
19:35(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 13 20:35(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)
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Silent Adventures
TFR Music, Dance
After years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team are back! With song, dance, flash mobs and surprises, it's without a doubt the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop (Meeting Point) B 0131 226 0000 V 298 G F4 2
Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-24,26 18:00(1h) £17.50 (£13.00 C)
Aug 3-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 15:00(1h) £17.50 (£13.00 C)
Aug 3-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 16:30(1h) £17.50 (£13.00 C)
Aug 10,17,24 12:00(1h) £17.50 (£13.00 C) Aug 10,17,24 13:30(1h) £17.50 (£13.00 C)
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Simon David: Dead Dad Show
Simon David
M Theatre, Musical Comedy Laugh! Cry! Applaud! Simon David (Winner: Amused Moose 2023) performs the greatest "dead dad show" ever seen. 'Five stars feel inadequate for this joyous, hilarious, brilliant, sparkly campfest of a show' SSSSS (Scotsman).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 20-22 21:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 23-25 21:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Simon Evans presents: Alas, Smith and Hume!
Simon Evans
TFMP Spoken word, Historical
From the host of Radio 4’s Simon Evans Goes to Market comes this humorous, bespoke celebration of the friendship at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment, and its unique intellectual legacy.
Panmure House (The Lecture Room)
B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2 X
Simon Evans presents: Footnotes to Smith
Simon Evans
TFMP Spoken word, Historical
Join BBC Radio 4 and Fringe stalwart Simon Evans as he canters through the 250-year intellectual legacy of the Sage of Kirkcaldy, Adam Smith. 'A masterclass' SSSSS (Scotsman).
Panmure House (The Lecture Room)
B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2
XAug 2 18:30(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Simon Hall: 4 Big Cs
Simon Hall
MP Dark Comedy, Solo show
A tale of comedy, Covid, cancer and some complete c*nts! Four years ago Simon went through a break up and decided to try comedy. It changed his life forever. 'A genuinely funny bloke.' (Geoff Norcott).
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Aug 1-12,14-25 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Simon Munnery Show And Tell / The Stand Comedy Club
TFLP Stand-up
Simon shares his new stand-up hour. 'There’s something utterly refreshing about Munnery’s shows. You come out feeling like you’ve had a bath, an afternoon nap or a walk in the woods' SSSSS (Scotsman). 'Perennial Fringe maverick' (Guardian). The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
XAug 1 15:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 2,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
Síomha Hennessy: 30 Under 30
Síomha Hennessy
TMP Cabaret
Síomha Hennessy wants to be a teen pop star. There’s just one problem. She’s about to turn 35. Is she totally delulu or can she find a loophole in the system? Is there life beyond 30 under 30?
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
1-2 21:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 21:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Sir Dickie Benson Interacts With the Audience Whether They Like It or Not
Peet Torjussen / PBH’s Free Fringe
N Character comedy, Interactive
Octogenarian, thespian barbarian with a pint of vodka and a smouldering hash pipe whose capacity for drink is matched only by his boundless charm and mercurial temper.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 19:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sir Love E Dove
James Ryland: The Companie FLP Character comedy, Theatre
Sir Love E Dove's embarks on a UK book tour to promote his autobiographical trilogy, which has received a trickle of interest from the public who, unknown to Sir Love, buy it for its unintentional hilarity.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 X
The Sisters Fig Porridge After Meat
TM Alternative Comedy, Character Comedy
A darkly funny comedy set within the world of two co-dependent sisters and their cow. Dare to join these potty-mouthed, greasy little misfits on a risqué and whimsical journey of love, loss and sisterhood...
Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 R
XAug 1 19:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
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Situations and Confr/plications
The Clunkiteers
TRP Sketch show, Dark Comedy Logic, you say? Thank you. But, no thank you. Introducing Situations and Confr/plications: a short and snappy, heightened, larger-than-life sketch comedy. Acutely formulated to provoke, captivate, amuse and most importantly – stir.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 14:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 3-4,7-8 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11 14:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) S
Six Chick Flicks...
KK Apple and Kerry Ipema
TL Theatre
(...or a Legally Blonde Pretty Woman Dirty Danced on the Beaches while writing a Notebook on the Titanic). The hilarious parody returns after 2023 sell-out run with some new surprises. ‘Not to be missed’ SSSSS (Daily Mail).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 21:30(1h) £8.00
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Sixth Sense –
Prateek Jajoo / Free Festival
NP Compilation
A hit game show in Berlin, now debuts in Edinburgh. Four comedians tell their best jokes and play an interactive game about dating, family and personal dilemmas in an upscale cocktail bar.
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Aug 1-25 16:00(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Aug 6-10 17:20(50m) £8.00
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Thirsty Productions
TFMP Sketch show, Character comedy
Start your night right with Sketchy. 50 minutes of weird and wonderful sketches. You'll embrace absurd characters, scenarios and spoofs. This show focuses on the funny and delivers on the laughs. You don't want to miss this comedy extravaganza!
Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
Mike Eshaq Produtions Inc
TFNP Stand-up, Storytelling
After a tour in the Marines, Mike Eshaq traded his rifle in for a microphone! Eshaq is Middle Eastern, a United States Marine and a Muslim who can't stop eating bacon.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 1-11,13-25 13:55(1h) £10.00
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Snake Boy Takes Manhattan
Alexander Richmond
FM Alternative Comedy, Clown
Snake Boy needs your help. After 30 years living in the Aussie Outback, raised by snakes, he's moving to New York City. Teach him hotdogs and bagels! Teach him Broadway! Teach him arms and legs!
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Wee Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5
Aug 15-25 18:25(55m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Aug
So You Think You're Funny? Competition – Grand Final
Gilded Balloon
M Stand-up, Compilation
Finalists battle it out to take the crown in the climactic stage of the UK's most prestigious comedy newcomer competition! Previous winners include Peter Kay, Aisling Bea and many more.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
So You Think You're Funny?
Competition – Heats
Gilded Balloon
TL Stand-up, Compilation
The search for comedy's next big star continues as contestants battle for a place in the final of the UK's biggest newcomer competition! Previous winners include Peter Kay,
Some Laugh N Podcast, Light opera
Join Scottish comedians Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan and Stuart McPherson have some laugh – or at least some laughs – discussing topics big and small.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 20 23:20(1h30m) £12.50 (£10.00)
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Soness Stevens N Stand-up, Solo show
25 years ago, Soness swapped Florida for Tokyo. Since then, she's been featured on MTV, made the Burbank Comedy Festival semi-finals, and became Plauzzable Comedian of the Year (she's also the English voice of Hello Kitty!). Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-12,14-25 21:00(40m) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Sooz Kempner: Class Of 2000
So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions TMP Stand-up, Solo show
Following her sell-out Fringe 2023 hit, Sooz explores class through the lens of doing her GCSEs in 2000 at a state comp. 'Kempner has funny bones' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Brilliant' (LA Times). SSSS (Entertainment-Now.com). Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
£12.50 (£11.50)
Sophie Duker: BUT DADDY I LOVE HER
Berk's Nest in association with Avalon TLP Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour
The bad girl of comedy (verification needed) is back (onstage, and in your dad's DMs). As seen winning Taskmaster, storming Live At The Apollo and selling out Fringe runs since 2019.
Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul
Sophie Garrad and Leigh Douglas: Daddy's Girls
Sophie Garrad and Leigh Douglas
TL Stand-up, LGBTQ+
With Sophie's dad in and out of prison and Leigh's dad only contactable via clairvoyant, these Daddy's Girls are bringing a split bill to the Fringe cause 'what, like it's hard?'
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie )
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18 18:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) S
Sophie McCartney: Work in Progress
Sophie McCartney / Live Nation / The Stand Comedy Club M
Following the phenomenal success of her debut stand-up tour, the award-winning comedian is back... older, wrinklier and LIVID. Does life really begin at 40? The jury, much like her belly button after childbirth, is out! The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2 Aug 15-16,18 16:55(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Aug 15 22:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
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Mother Bored
Sophie Rose McCabe
MP Performance art
Sophie was recently diagnosed with being a MILF: Manic, Intense, Loud and Funny. Mixed-media comedy from Edinburgh-born, Funny Women Awards finalist, and ‘hilarious’ (Herald) ageing millennial tiktoker, Sophie Rose McCabe. Skits, stand-up!
Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil (Seated))
B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4
Aug 1-4 14:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £6, £7 and £8.
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Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody
The Spontaneous Players M Improv
Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised Harry Potter comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. An entirely new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot, with live musical accompaniment!
Assembly Rooms (Bijou)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 12 17:30(1h) £8.50 Aug 13-15,19-22 17:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Spring Day: Exvangelical
Impatient Productions
TMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Spring Day (Live at the Apollo) joined a cult at 13 years old and left 13 years later. She's never talked about it because she didn't think you heathens would understand. Expect one hell of a story.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:05(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 18:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:40(1h) £10.00
Mick Perrin Worldwide by arrangement with The Free Association
TL Improv, Theatre
Painfully funny improvised medical drama from The Free Association (created by Graham Dickson co-founder of Austentatious). Inspired by TV medical dramas, from Grey's Anatomy to ER. 'Incredibly talented group... hilarious... a truly brilliant show' SSSSS (ThePhoenixRemix.com).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Aug 2-6,9-12 15:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8 15:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Stamptown Comedy Night
Stamptown proudly presents N Clown, Variety
Sold-out run: Edinburgh Fringe (2017-2023). A raunchy, chaotic, full-on fever dream, Stamptown is a see-it-to-believe-it spectacle featuring the most anarchic and wildly entertaining performance from around the world. SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). SSSS (Guardian).
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 3,15-17,22-24 23:15(1h30m) £15.00
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A STAN IS BORN!
AlexisSakellaris TLP Musical Comedy, LGBTQ+
Join Alexis, a little gay boy transplanted from NYC to rural Germany, for a comedy cabaret exploring queer pop culture and celebrating women, the gays who love them and self-love. Obsessions! Divas! Original songs! ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
The Stand Late Club
The Stand Comedy Club
FN Stand-up
'This is late-night comedy at its finest' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Late-night comedy at its best. Eight superb showcases from Scotland’s favourite club. Four comics, two hours, late bar. Different selection nightly. The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Alex Farrow
M Stand-up
Comedians explore big ideas through stand-up comedy. Hosted by former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow: 'Perfect' SSSSS (Scotsman). Each day different guest comics investigate timeless themes. Previous topics have included love, truth, sex and evil. 'Ingenious' SSSS (BingeFringe.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 1-25 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jericho Comedy
N Science and Technology, Stand-up
Back for a third year, this is a compilation of fantastic science-based comedy from across the Fringe. Hosted by Matt Hobs and Alex Farrow. 'Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original' (DailyInfo.co.uk).
Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5
Aug 1-25 17:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Steen Raskopoulos: Friendly Stranger Show and Tell with United Agents TLP
Solo sketch show packed with characters, charisma and inspired spontaneity, from the internationally award-nominated star of The Office (Australia) and Netflix's The Duchess. 'A stellar performer' (Guardian). 'Utterly original' SSSS (Times). 'Astonishing comic tour-de-force' SSSSS (Fest).
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 16:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Stef Dag and Gabby Bryan W!ZARD Live
FK Stand-up
Join NYC's premier comics and true best friends on earth, Stef Dag and Gabby Bryan, as they get into the minds and personal lives of their audience members. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 19-25 22:15(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
Stefania Licari: Trust Me, I'm a Comedian
Stefania Licari
TMP Stand-up
From the operating theatre to the theatre stage, via an ultra-marathon through the Sahara, Stefania Licari reflects on the big question: what are we running to and from? Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter)
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Steffan Alun and Support: Free Stand-Up, but at What Cost
Steffan Alun / PBH's Free Fringe NP Stand-up
The hilarious Welsh optimist returns to the Fringe, working through his latest identity crisis the only way he knows how – with 40 minutes of excellent free comedy.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-13,15-25 21:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Steffen Haanes: The Master
Stamptown proudly presents /
PBH's Free Fringe N Clown, Horror
Beware, Edinburgh – Steffen Hånes returns as The Master to terrify and delight those brave enough to enter his spooky lair. All creatures of the night are welcome... do you dare to accept his invitation?
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 13-18,20-25 20:35(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Stella Graham: Phoenix
Stella Graham / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Solo show
Stella’s rising from the fiery chaos of being one of nine Coventry siblings. Eight-time Edinburgh Fringe veteran, as seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Booze Britain. 'If you're a TV executive... see her now' (Skinny).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-25 16:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Stephanie Bradshaw: Big Fish
Stephanie Bradshaw
TM Stand-up
She's a big fish in a small pond, and bl**dy loves it!
Stephanie's debut show, inspired by her life as an attention-seeking (anxious, delicate, shy) mega diva, based in the small rural town of Keswick, Cumbria.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:00(45m) £8.00 Aug 3-11,13-26 15:00(45m) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Stephanie Laing: Rudder
Stephanie Laing
TL Dance, Neurodiversity-led
A comedy dance show about balance. Stephanie uses a mixture of stand-up and dance to talk about bodies, sex, dancing, liking yourself, consent and healing. Also, there are cartoon bears and burlesque.
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Stephen Buchanan: Charicature
Stephen Buchanan
L Sketch show, Stand-up
Due to phenomenal demand, award-winning comedian Stephen Buchanan (BBC New Comedy Award and Scottish Comedian of the Year) returns to the Fringe with his unique blend of stand-up, sketch and character comedy. SSSS (Sunday Post).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 3,6,9 19:35(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Stephen Buchanan: Cold Meat (Work in Progress)
Stephen Buchanan
M Stand-up, Storytelling Award-winning comedian Stephen Buchanan (BBC New Comedy Award and Scottish Comedian of the Year) works out his new show about advertising, mental health and potentially cold meat. As seen on Comedy Central. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Aug 12-13 12:05(55m) £6.00 Aug 14 14:55(55m) £6.00 Buy
Aug 1-10 21:15(1h)
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Stephen Carlin: Frenemies
Stephen Carlin / Free Festival
NP Stand-up
After a lifetime of being a lone wolf, a maverick, an outsider, and fully paid-up member of the awkward squad, Stephen Carlin has finally accepted he needs society. Meet Stephen Carlin: The People Person. SSSSS (Herald). Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Stephen Mullan: Rascal
Lisa Richards
TMP Stand-up
Childhood heartbreak and budget therapy. Sensitive Stevo is mischievously trying to find love, while simultaneously always finding trouble. A new charged up hour from Ireland's favourite scoundrel. 'Seriously f*cking funny' (Joanne McNally).
Assembly George Square (The Box)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 19:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Steve Bugeja: Shiny
Avalon
TLP Stand-up, Storytelling
Loads of "experts" will tell you how to achieve your dreams. Well, ignore them. Steve achieved his dream of creating a sitcom, come find out if it was worth it or not. 'Hilarious and compelling storytelling' (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
XJul 29-Aug 1 13:35(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:35(1h) £12.00
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 13:35(1h) £11.00
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Steve Otis Gunn is Uncomfortable
Steve Otis Gunn
TFNP Dark comedy, Storytelling
Steve Otis Gunn has been uncomfortable since 1991, when he realised he didn't know what to do with his arms. Expect silliness interspersed with tales of kidnapping and fraud told in a dark comic style.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 20:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Stevie Martin: clout
Avalon TLP Stand-up
Stevie Martin (8 out of 10 Cats, Guessable) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views) so is returning to the Fringe with a new live show. 'Funny AF' (Time Out). 'Exceptional' SSSS (Fest). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 29-Aug 1 15:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-25 15:35(1h) £12.00
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Still Got It!
Still Got It / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Satire, Stand-up
Still Got It is a show by older comedians for all adults to enjoy. Come along to share our jokes, stories and fun for an hour of delight and comedy. Featuring gentle satire, puns and chocolates!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5
Aug 3-25 15:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon
Katharyn Henson / Free Festival
NP Storytelling, International
Comedian Katharyn Henson tells real stories from her former day job managing the office of a BDSM dungeon in NYC, giving a rare look into an often misunderstood world and unconventional workplace.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-12,14-25 14:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Stu Murphy –Little Earthquakes (WIP)
Stu Murphy / The Stand Comedy Club FNP Stand-up
Following on from last year's acclaimed show Debut, Stu returns with the beginnings of his sophomore presentation. The hour is still being formed – here's a chance to see the humble beginnings. 'Outstanding' (Chortle.co.uk).
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Stuart Goldsmith: Spoilers (A Climate Crisis Stand-Up Show)
Chambers Touring Ltd
M Stand-up, Storytelling
Climate comedian Stuart Goldsmith brings back his award-winning Spoilers. Hilarious, hopeful, and vaguely educational 'expert stand-up' (Sunday Times) about hope, horror, hypocrisy and how to feel OK.
SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com).
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)
Aug 12 16:45(1h) £12.00 Aug 14 15:20(1h) £12.00
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
Aug 13 16:15(1h) £12.00
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Stuart Laws Has to Be Joking?
Stuart Laws
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling Last year Stuart started telling the truth on stage and was diagnosed autistic: he got the best reviews he’s ever got and his show was a must-see. He's back.
SSSS½ (Chortle.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 29-Aug 1 16:45(1h) £5.00 Aug 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25 16:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3,10,17,24 16:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20 16:45(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 7-8,15,21-22 16:45(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) (£26.00 F)
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Stuart McPherson: HORSE
Stuart McPherson
TFMP Stand-up, Solo show
An hour of laughs and self-analysis from the Some Laugh and Scot Squad star. 'Such a skilled raconteur, a remarkable hit-rate of gags' (Rolling Stone). SSSS (Scotsman, List, Skinny, Sunday Post, TheWeeReview.com). Total sell-out Fringe 2023. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)
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Stuart Mitchell
TFNP Stand-up
Following his critically acclaimed Radio 4 series Cost of Living, join the longest-running panellist from BBC Scotland's Breaking the News and star of the Glesga Da Podcast as he runs through brand-new material.
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)
B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5
Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer:
Material, Girl
Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer / The Stand Comedy Club
TFMP Stand-up
Get into the groove with the best and most exciting female stand-up comics, both established and new, with regular hosts Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer.
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 13:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Suchandrika Chakrabarti: Doomscrolling
Suchandrika Chakrabarti
FKP Alternative Comedy, Stand-up
Suchandrika (Writer for Have I Got News For You) tries to explain our chronically-online era to her niece (5), and speculates about the future. Praise for previous work: 'An utter joy' (Guardian).
Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Aug 15-25 15:00(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Aug 20-26 15:30(1h) £16.50
Sue Perkins: A Piece of Work in Progress
Sue Perkins
M Work in Progress
Sue is a mess, but because she wears glasses and uses adverbs, people are fooled into thinking she’s together. She really isn’t. New WIP show from one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.
Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Suggestions of the
An Improvised Horror Anthology
Any Suggestions Improv TFM Improv, Horror
Out of the darkest corners of your mind comes an improvised comedy nightmare. From the creators of Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody – SSSSS (ScottishField.co.uk); SSSSS (One4Review.co.uk); SSSS (ThreeWeeks). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2 21:35(50m) £5.00 Aug 3-4,9-10,16-18,23-24 21:35(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 21:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
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SunDate Roast ma3imilian
FMP Stand-up, Immersive
Join us for a SunDate Roast! A Fringe extravaganza with stand-up, improv and dating roasts. New performer every night, lots of laughs, perfect post-drinks pick-me-up. Bring your pals or... dare to come with your other half! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 20:40(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Aug 2-11,13-25
Susan Morrison Is Walking Funny
Susan Morrison / The Stand Comedy Club
TFM Walk, Historical
Laugh and stroll on this hilarious history tour through the seriously skanky past lurking behind the "posh" New Town facade. Discover sex, drugs and Scotland’s first purpose-built comedy club (not that one). The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Suse Steed: Parallelodox
Suse Steed
MP Stand-up, Storytelling
Join Suse Steed for her debut hour. 'A show unlike any I have seen... doesn't just entertain, but leaves you, like all art should, questioning the world we live in' (WomenInComedy.uk).
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Susie McCabe: Merchant of Menace
Off The Kerb Productions
TL Stand-up
'Scotland's funniest woman' (Scotsman) brings another barnstormer of a show to Edinburgh! Seen on Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News For You. 'She should be considered a national treasure' (Herald). 'Hilarious' (Fest).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2C
Switch Up and Mustard
Dead Duck Productions
MP Game show, Improv
Join four young talents as they battle in a game of ever-changing wits and challenges! Neither them, nor you, will know what’s coming next in this improvised game show built for one single purpose: chaos!
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 7-10 21:20(45m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Table Reads:
New Comedy Script Showcase
DLT Entertainment / Monkey Barrel Comedy / Bonnie and Braw
TFKP Spoken word
Watch scripts come to life, live on stage! The Fringe's top comedians breathe life into the written word: performing outstanding new writing for a live audience. See sitcoms you'll love in the future today!
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Takashi Wakasugi: Welcome to Japan
Takashi Wakasugi
TL Stand-up
Japan's latest comedy export makes his Fringe debut. Born in Japan but now living in Australia, Takashi is stuck in a chasm between Japanese and Western cultures, bringing a fresh new perspective to both!
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B
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Tal Davies
TFMP Stand-up, Storytelling
Deadpan Brummie scumbag Tal Davies (Funny Women finalist, as seen on BBC Three) shares embarrassing tales of woe, witty observations and insights into her life as a funtime gal with a penchant for weird little critters.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 13:35(45m) £5.00
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Aug 13-25 23:30(55m) £5.00
A Tale of Two Fitties
Ben Pollard and JoJo Maberly
MP Alternative Comedy, Musical Comedy
Award-winning comedian, part-time Timothée Chalamet impersonator JoJo Maberly (BBC Radio 4, Musical Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer) joins daddy's boy Ben Pollard (BBC One, SYTYF: Finalist) for a hilarious hour of stand-up comedy. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Tales from a British Country Pub
Chris Sainton-Clark
FLP
Musical comedy, Stand-up
Join comedy musician Chris Sainton-Clark as he takes you through his troublesome and hilarious experiences of working in British pubs. Hear stories of compulsive liars, disruptive youths, clinical oversharers, fruit machine addicts and more.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 23:35(55m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragon Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest – The Return Future Artists
TLP Dark Comedy
A quest that began at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, completing a sold-out run, returns for a sequel with the popular Dungeons & Dragons podcast team. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G
TBC: A Stand-Up Experiment
Rob Alderson
TFLP Stand-up
The customer is always right, right? So Rob Alderson wants the audience to write his show, two minutes at a time. A daring reinvention of comedy dynamics? Or a cowardly abdication of creative responsibility? We'll see...
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 11:15(55m) £5.00 (£3.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Aug 1-11,13-25 22:40(1h) £5.00
Tea Wade: MANDRILL
Tea Wade
TFMP Alternative Comedy, LGBTQ+
An hour of comedy about gender, history, and playing dress-up that happens to rhyme. Making their Edinburgh debut, Tea Wade (UCB, CLOWNFISH) breezes through the history of Homo sapiens to demonstrate how we got from BCE to Barbie.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 23:05(55m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Aug 21-22 15:30(1h) £15.00
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Tam Cowan: Off the Wall Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
MP Solo show, Stand-up
Tam loses his Fringe stand-up virginity with a riotous, no-holds-barred show with sensational stories, shameless name-dropping, at least three new jokes, and colourful recollections of a 35-year career in radio, TV and newspapers.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Tarot: Shuffle
Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management
TMP Sketch show
The best show of 2019 according to Chortle. The sixth-best show of 2022 according to The Guardian. Come watch us continue our slow descent into mediocrity. 'Bark-out-loud funny... startlingly live' SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Evening Standard). SSSS (Telegraph). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 21:30(1h) £16.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7,12-14,19-21 21:30(1h) £14.00 (£10.00)
Aug 13 19:30(1h30m) £15.00
The Pleasance Theatre Trust K Stand-up
The best night of comedy on the Fringe! Join us for a raucous night of laughter, raising funds for Waverley Care. Line-up to be announced, but previous acts include Michael McIntyre, Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan. Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
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entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions
Daniel Delby
LP Stand-up, Interactive
If you don't laugh you'll cry. Created by teacher and professional comedian Daniel Delby for education workers (and their partners). Includes stand-up, videos, funny work samples and funniest teacher stories sourced from the audience.
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
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Ted Hill: 110 Percent Normal
Ted Hill
TLP Multimedia, Stand-up
Ted Hill – SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com) – has always been a weird comedian, but now he's FINALLY doing traditional stand-up comedy. There will* be NO multimedia, ZERO computer nonsense, NOTHING chaotically joyful, no ADHD mayhem. *probably
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:40(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 14:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Teresa Livingstone: Delighted Teresa Livingstone
FMP Musical Comedy, Stand-up
Teresa Livingstone is delighted things are going well for everyone else. No, really. This hilarious piano-powered show is the afternoon delight you'll enjoy, without worrying about your wobbly bits. 'F***in' brilliant' (Janey Godley). 'Laugh-out-loud songs' (Belfast Telegraph).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 13-25 13:05(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Terrarium Network
Dandy Lion and Grace Periodt FMP Drag, Sketch show
Terrarium Network: In front of a live studio audience, Terrarium Network presents all your favourite TV shows. Queer-friendly comedy. Dressed as plants, Grace Periodt and Dandy Lion bring you murder, reality TV, the news and plants behaving badly.
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Terry Christian: Naked Confessions of a Recovering Catholic Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club N Stand-up
Romping through the troubled inner-city Manchester childhood of the frequently notorious and outspoken TV presenter, Terry lifts the lid on his Catholic upbringing, Madchester, The Word, Hollywood stars, and celebrity. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B
Tez Ilyas: Before Eight
Tez Ilyas
FMP Stand-up
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy Tez (Live At the Apollo, Mock The Week, Comedy Central, Comic Relief) is back with his hilarious new show. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
Aug 13-15,18-22 13:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 16-17,23-25 13:25(1h) £10.00
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Tez Ilyas: Talk to Tez
Tez Ilyas
NP Stand-up, Improv
Tez Ilyas, one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with an hour of his trademark, no-holds barred, raucous crowd work.
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Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Aug 13-25 23:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Thank You So Much for Coming
Alex Kern / Rhymes with Purple
TL Immersive, Clown
You are cordially invited to Cynthia’s party! A hilarious, immersive experience that explores loneliness, femininity, and the pressure to be seen in a world filled with ubiquitous, yet too often empty, encounters. RSVP nécessaire!! Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 21:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 21:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
That's... Brave
Laura JohnstonTMP Musical comedy, Sketch show
Laura is an Aussie musical comedian who quit her job to pursue comedy before ever setting foot on stage. See for yourselves if she has made a terrible mistake! Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-15 21:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical
Gag Reflex in association with Long Road Talent
TNP Musical Comedy, Tasting
Enjoy five free drinks in this all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza! Joined by Flat and the Curves, the Thinking Drinkers host a legendary lock-in to prove that the pub, and indeed alcohol, are the cornerstones of civilisation.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
This Doesn't Leave The Room
Mick Perrin Worldwide by arrangement with The Free Association M
Improv
A scandalously fun night of daring, confessional improv comedy, brought to you by The Free Association and featuring some very brave special guests. 'A wildly funny romp' SSSSS (Young-Perspective.net).
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
This Is Your Trial! The Fully Improvised Comedy Courtroom
RGB Monster in association with This is Your Laugh
L Interactive, Improv
Award-winning, critically acclaimed courtroom roast returns to the Fringe for its eleventh year! You accuse friends and family of crimes, and top comedians improvise the case as lawyers! Must-do Fringe experience.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2)
Thomas Elvin –This Might Sound Stupid, But...
Thomas Elvin / The Stand Comedy Club
FNP Stand-up, Storytelling
Thomas Elvin brings his first show to the Fringe. A show full of funny stories, jokes and of course stupidness from a comedian who’s idiocy hits new levels.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 10-11,13-17 17:40(1h) £10.00
Aug 1-12,14-19,21-25 19:05(1h)
Thor Stenhaug: It's So Hard to Speak Without Saying Something Stupid
Thor Stenhaug / Free Festival M Stand-up
Norwegian comedian Thor Stenhaug has quickly become one of the UK's most exciting new comedians. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (EdFringeReview.com).
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50
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Thor the Walrus
WattWhereWhy
TLP New writing, Satire
A walrus comedy (for adults). Why is the Arctic melting and where are all the clams? Follow Thor’s journey to England, exploring why big corporations aren’t blamed for climate change when we feel guilty about plastic straws.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,10-11,16-18,23-25 20:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22
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Tiff Stevenson: Husband Material
Tiff Stevenson in association with PBJ management
TFMP Stand-up
Why she’d make a good husband. Jokes about her husband. Thoughts about wearing him like a suit. Husband material. As seen on Mock the Week, People Just Do Nothing, that sloth movie and The Bugle.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:00(1h) £12.00
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 12:00(1h) £10.00
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TikTok Presents: The Variety Show
In association with Off The Kerb Productions
LP Variety, Compilation
TikTok is the virtual stage of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For one night only, they showcase a handful of the platform's most-loved performers at the Udderbelly for a two-hour variety show!
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Tom Ballard: Good Point Well Made
IAM
TM Stand-up, Solo show
Best Show Nominee, Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Tom Ballard is undeniably one of Australia’s comedians. His new show is bursting with zingers and correct points being delivered with expert precision. 'Unrelenting and uproarious.’ SSSS ½ (Chortle.co.uk).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
Tim Biglowe: Grease Monkey
Tim Biglowe / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Storytelling
Join Tim's morning comedy show. Starting married life living on a canal boat, this laidback hippy panics – and takes a job as a mechanic. Can a calamitous captain become a grease monkey?
PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Arch Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 3-25 11:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Tim Murray Is Witches
Wildpark Entertainment
M Cabaret, Musical Comedy
From The Craft to Wicked to Hocus Pocus, Murray will have you howling at the moon in this irreverant musical comedy tribute to queerness and how we discover our powers once we find our coven.
Tom Cashman: Everything
Impatient Productions
TK Stand-up
You might’ve seen him on TikTok or Taskmaster Australia, you can now catch him live. Tom brings his unique brand of hilariously analytical stand-up to his new show, Everything. Featuring: graphs, gags, embarrassing stories... you know, everything.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 16:20(1h) £9.00
Tom Crosbie: I Came, I Saw, I Conq-Nerd
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
TjP Variety, Spoken word
Friends, nerds, countrymen! Lend me your Rubik's Cubes! What's your Roman Empire? Tom has collected quite a few obsessions over the years. See them bundled together into one charming and whimsical show!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 16:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) (£36.00 F) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) (£36.00 F)
Tom Greaves: FUDGEY
Tom Greaves
TM Clown, True-life
Aug 1-11,13-25 17:30(1h) £5.00
Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 12-15 21:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Timmy Booth's Manhole
Timmy Booth
TFMP Stand-up, Musical Comedy
Timmy won third place in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Now he's shipping his new loop-pedal fuelled, interactive stand-up experience here to make friends and prove he's a man.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Titi Lee: Good Girl Gone Baddie
Father Long Legs
TNP Solo show, LGBTQ+
American stand-up comedian Titi Lee makes their debut as a bad bitch. They're breaking all the rules on a journey that includes pandemic boobs, threesomes, and becoming the man of their own dreams.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5 R
XAug 1-2 12:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-5,9-11,17-18,24 12:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 6-8,13-16,19-23 12:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 25 12:30(1h) £11.00
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:55(1h) £8.50
A brutally funny dark comedy about boarding school. Through the character of Fudgey, award-winning, Gaulier-trained Greaves explores the complexities of his own privilege in a mind-bending, tour-de-force performance. 'Funny, clever and disturbing' SSSS (TheatreAndArtsReviews.com).
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,20-22,26 17:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Tom Hearn Live: How Fabulous is That?!
Tom Hearn
TFN Character Comedy, Musical Comedy
Join viral comedian Tom Hearn for a fabulous night of comedy! Featuring "Ina Garten", "Martha Stewart", "James Corden", music and original characters! One of Best Queer TikTok Creators To Follow (ET Canada). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 2-4,6-10,13-18,20-24 22:40(45m) £14.00 (£12.00)
Tom Lawrinson: Buried Alive and Loving it
Tom Lawrinson
TMP Stand-up
Everything’s awful but that’s okay, argues ‘menacing heart-throb’ (Time Out) Tom in this new show about growing up in a Spanish subterranean cave. ‘In a class of his own’ SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
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Tom Little:
Show Me Some Bloody Respect
Tom Little / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Alternative comedy
'Properly talented’ SSSS (Scotsman). ‘Can’t remain a hidden treasure for long’ SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Catch him on his way to stardom’ (i Newspaper). ‘Could end up in movies’ (Spectator).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 3-25 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Tom Short: Succes
Tom Short
TFMP Clown, Improv
Tom Short, Northwest Best Alternative Comedian Nominee 2024, brings you Succes – a clowning show like no other! Tom attempts to break world records, or fail trying. 'The Festival's lowkey Keyser Soze' (Comedy.co.uk). Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 15:40(1h) £7.50 (£5.00)
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Tom Stade: Risky Business
Tom Stade / Blue Jeans Management / The Stand Comedy
TFNP Stand-up, Solo show
It’s risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. An irrepressible force of nature, airdropping his unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield. Without risk there's no reward.
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4 XJul
Tom Ward: Choose Your Delusion
Strip Light Productions and Ebdon Management
TFNP Stand-up, Solo show
Tom Ward (Live at the Apollo, QI) is back! And his new show features all the big topics of our times – masculinity, three-star hotels, reality TV, adverts, mental health and of course virtue-signalling w**kers.
Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire (Just the Liberty Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5
Aug 1,5-8,13-15 21:30(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18 21:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Tom Whiston: The Dandy Daniels
Tom Whiston
FKP Character comedy, Musical comedy
Brand-new character comedy, featuring a full Barbershop Quartet from Tom Whiston – 'Twisted humour, smart and ludicrous' SSSS (GutterCulture.com); 'Hilarious' (FourthWallMedia.wordpress.com); 'This is what the Fringe is all about' (SeeDoEatReview.com).
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
XAug 13 21:30(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 14-18,20-25 21:30(1h) £10.00
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Tony Law: The Law Also Rises
Strip Light Productions
TFLP Stand-up, Absurdist SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (OnTheMic.co.uk). SSSS (One4Review.co.uk). SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Takes post-modern stand-up to a dangerously funny new level' (Guardian). 'The King of post-modern nonsense' (Telegraph). Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-4,9-11 13:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-8,12 13:30(1h) £9.00
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Topical Comedian (2024)
They Think It's All Over
Peter Merrett – Topical Comedian /
PBH's Free Fringe
NP Stand-up, Political
Topical Comedian Peter Merrett is back for 2024 with completely new topical material; same venue earlier time. News never stops, neither do the shows. They Think It's All Over, or is it?
PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider (Southsider)
B 0131 226 0000 V 148 G E5 2
Aug 3-12,14-25 17:45(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-11,14-18 18:45(1h)
The Totally Improvised Musical CSzUK
N Improv, Musical Comedy
Every night is opening night as this team of top improvisers compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions. Unmissable live music, mayhem and laughter! Nominated for Best Variety Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Aug 1-11,13-25 23:40(1h) £5.00
Totally Totally Totallyyy John Robles
TFNP LGBTQ+, Stand-up
A girls' night for women, gay men, straight men who identify as allies, non-binary baddies, hot sluts, fugly whores, etc. 'Quick, queer comedy' SSSSS (Channel 44, Facebook). 'Impeccable timing and delivery' (SydneyArtsGuide.com.au). Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Traumedy: A Guide To Being A Fabulous Homeless Addict
Iain Anderson / PBH’s Free Fringe MP Stand-up, Storytelling
Traumedy: A Guide To Being A Fabulous Homeless Addict is a funny account of my own life through addiction, homelessness and eventually sobriety. A tragically hilarious story.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Kafe Kweer (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 167 G F2
Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 15:45(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Troll
Marie Kallevik Straume, Anna Marie Simonsen and Cecily Nash
TM Clown, Physical theatre
An 'irresistibly silly' SSSS (Guardian) two-troll clown comedy about connection, scape(goat)ing and being misunderstood. Fed up with years of misrepresentation, villainisation and exclusion, two trolls find themselves in a theatre, ready to tell their side of the story.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 X
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Trusty Hogs
N Podcast, LGBTQ+
Join comedians Catherine Bohart and Helen Bauer for Trusty Hogs Live, the show where we tell stories from our perfect lives, bicker over format points, "solve" audience problems, and almost undoubtedly end the night with wine-fuelled karaoke!
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)
B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5
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Trygve Wakenshaw
TKP Mime, Theatre
Trygve Wakenshaw returns after seven years with his new hilarious mime-clown-comedy show. Light and silly, absurd and Dada, and a sort of autobiographical, introspective look at all the silly little things that won’t be lonely.
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:15(1h) £8.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:15(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) S
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Turbo Town
Tilly Fletcher
TMP Stand-up, Character comedy
Destination: Turbo Town. Bring your pink cava and try not to spew it down your nice top. The town is so excited for your arrival. Late-night debut from creator of sell-out London cabaret Blow My Wig!
Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 23:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 1-13,15-25 14:45(1h)
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Two Guys One Pub
Richy Sheehy and Mark O'Keeffe / Free Festival
NP Stand-up, Musical comedy
Two award-winning comics deal late-night craic in the mid-afternoon, a wild mix of dark, satirical stand-up and musical comedy. 'These guys are going to be huge' (David McSavage). 'Cork's finest export' (RedFM.ie).
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Two Hearts:
Til Death Do Us Hearts
Berk's Nest
TLP
Musical Comedy
New Zealand's hottest comedy pop-music duo Laura Daniel (Taskmaster NZ) and Joseph Moore (Snort) are back at the Fringe – and now with more "vow" factor. SSSSS (Beat.com.au). SSSSS (DIVA Magazine). SSSS (Fest).
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 23:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2,6,8-11,15-18,22-25 23:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7,12-13,19-21 23:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Paul Vickers / Free Festival
NP Cabaret, Music
'I am the spirit of the mountains, elf of the sea air, a basket maker'. The award-winning Fringe legend returns with a mysterious, melodic new adventure. 'Clowning at its very best!' SSSSS (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 20:15(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
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Aug 1-11,13-25 13:10(1h)
UK Pun Off
UK Pun Off
K Stand-up, Compilation
Four top comics will have three jokes on different topics and it is up to the audience to decide the winner of each round to crown the winner. Prizes for the audience's best jokes too!
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
The Ultimate Collection of Reels Andrei Palchyk
TFNP Stand-up
A solo stand-up show performed by Andrei Palchyk. Instagram-approved jokes only. No crowd work. Get ready to listen to jokes about immigrant life in Europe and the experience of surviving dictatorship.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 22:15(50m) £8.50 (£6.50)
The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction
A-List Entertainment
TK Theatre, Physical theatre
The legendary Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smash them together into a mind-bending show performed simultaneously on stage and the big screen. Winner: Best Comedy (Adelaide Fringe).
Assembly Roxy (Central)
Aug 3,5-6,10,17,24 18:35(1h) £19.00 (£18.00)
Aug 7,12,14-15,19-20,22 18:35(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 13 19:20(1h) £22.50 (£21.50)
Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit
Underbelly and The Brain Tumour
Charity
L Stand-up
Join a massive line-up of comedy stars for a stupendous evening to fight against brain tumours. Returning for its sixth year, previous acts include Frank Skinner, Nina Conti, Phil Wang, Russell Howard and Emmanuel Sonubi. Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 16-25 12:30(50m) £8.00
Urooj Ashfaq: It's Funny To Me (Work in Progress)
Soho Theatre
M Stand-up, Work in Progress
Stories and observations Urooj thinks are funny. The title is defensive because she hasn't figured out if it's funny to everybody and she's sensitive. Winner: Best Newcomer, Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023.
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
Urooj Ashfaq: Oh No!
Soho Theatre
M Stand-up, Solo show
2023's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer winner and one of India's most exciting comics returns for a limited run. Please come to my show. I love you. 'An electrifying comic talent' SSSS (Times).
Assembly Roxy (Central)
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Matt Watson
M Stand-up, Storytelling
Vanlord is a lens into the intriguing world of vanlife told by a guy who's lived out of vehicles in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. That's right, he's got wheel estate all over the world!
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
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Villain Era
Star Stone
TFMP Solo show, Multimedia
Star is cast in a reality competition show on YouTube and went viral with 17 million views. Only problem is she was given the villain edit! In her battle against trolls, who will win and at what cost?
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 17:10(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
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Vir Das: The Fool
Soho Theatre in asssociation with UTA
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
Vir Das, International Emmy Award winner and India’s biggest stand-up comedian, presents an ode to the fool in all of us. 'No artist embodies the globalization of stand-up like Vir Das' (New York Times).
Pleasance Dome (King Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 20:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Virtuoso
Casey Filips
TMP Character Comedy, Clown
Tobias Finlay-Fraser is the greatest actor of his generation. Only problem is he's played by little-known comedian Casey Filips. Virtuoso is a one-man comedy hour following Tobias, a pretentious yet charming idiot in the biggest audition of his life.
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 22:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-4,6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 22:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Vittorio Angelone and Friends: Off the Cuff
Vittorio Angelone NP Stand-up, Jazz
What’s your name? Where are you from? What do you do for a living? Who’s drinking? Are you two a couple? Etc etc. A completely improvised stand-up show hosted/curated by Vittorio Angelone.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 2
Aug 2-13,15-20,22-25 22:25(1h) £9.50
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Viv Ford: New Kids On The Blockchain
Viviane Ford
TFNP Storytelling It's 2015. Viv lands in San Francisco to work in tech. Enter the Crypto Castle: a house with 14 bros writing the rules of crypto. She wants in. What could possibly go wrong?
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
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Aug 1-11,13-25 21:00(1h) £5.00
Viva La Visa
Henry Bretz
FMP Stand-up
One hot hour of stand-up comedy starring Darcy Moreland and Henry Bretz, two Australians in a race against their visa to make it in the accommodating, unoccupied and in-no-way-saturated world of UK comedy.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Vlad Ilich: Vladislav, Baby Don't Hurt Me
Vlad Ilich
TKP Stand-up, Storytelling
In the summer of '99, six-year-old Vlad played a game of chess that changed his life forever. In Vladislav, Baby Don't Hurt Me, the multi award-winning stand-up explores his obsession with the game.
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 20:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 20:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Vladimir McTavish: 30 Years Still Standing Up
Vladimir McTavish / The Stand Comedy Club
TFMP Satire, Storytelling
'One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit' (Guardian) celebrates three decades of the Fringe. 1994 joint-winner of the Strathmore Water Comedy Award. Sadly, he’s won f*ck all since. 'Superb' (Scotsman).
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Wankernomics: As Per My Last Email
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
M Stand-up
Australia's (and the internet's) favourite overpaid consultants are here! Learn how to outmanoeuvre your colleagues with an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a passive-aggressive email and the phrase 'circle back'. 'Exquisite' SSSSS (WeekendNotes.com).
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)
Aug 12-15,19-22,26 18:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 16-18,23-25 18:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
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Wasabi Com Con
Kilara Sen
RP Stand-up
A half-hour family-friendly comedy show themed on Japanese culture and anime. It’s a Comedy Comic Con! A family-friendly, clean comedy that also offers a deep understanding of Japan's weird culture!
Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate (Fringe Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 89 G E4
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We Can Be Weirdos Live with Dan Schreiber Dan Schreiber
TL Podcast, Stand-up
Dan Schreiber brings together an eclectic mix of stand-ups and academics and has them fill in the infamous Batsh*t List. It's sure to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 3-6 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Jake and Liv
TM Sketch show, Alternative Comedy
Jake and Liv deserve the world. But Jake and Liv have nothing. And it's all Patina Pataznik's fault. A camp horror revenge tale for anyone who's ever wished their high school bully would disappear... forever.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Penny)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 18:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,20-22,26 18:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
The Wee Man: Nae Offence
The Wee Man / The Stand Comedy Club
FMP Spoken word, Theatre
Scotland’s original viral The Wee Man returns from the jail in a new one-man play written by Rab C Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 11-12,14-25 13:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Wee Man's Comedian Rap Battles
The Wee Man
TFN Musical comedy
The Wee Man is your MC for a night of no-rhymes-barred showdowns as some of the best comedians at the Fringe clash in banging bouts of hip-hop wits.
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)
B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5
Jul 31-Aug 1,4-8,11 23:30(1h30m) £8.00 Aug 2-3,9-10 23:30(1h30m) £9.00
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Weegie Hink Ae That?
Weegie Hink Ae That / The Stand Comedy Club
FM Sketch show, Music
The Weegie boys are back in the capital! Come see these wee comical dafties do what they do best. Fast-paced, witty, wacky musical sketch comedy with clever twists on Scottish culture. So, Weegie Hink Ae That?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
Aug 1-11,13-25 20:25(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) S
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Werewolves of London (Work in Progress)
Big Zeus Energy
M Alternative comedy, Clown
From the creators of Big Zeus Energy (nominated for Best Debut Show 2023, Leicester Comedy Festival; sell-out five-star show, Edinburgh Fringe 2023) a clown and physical-comedy show that may be about werewolves. Hootenannies @ Potterrow (Big Yurt)
B 0131 226 0000 V 243 G E5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £3, £5, £8 and £10.
Wet Hot American Stand-Ups
Wet Hot American Stand-Ups / The Stand Comedy Club
FN Stand-up
We know in the UK you like your humour dry, but ours is sopping wet. Wet Hot American Stand-Ups is an hour of stand-up comedy featuring NYC's premier comics Savannah DesOrmeaux, Jenny Gorelick and Zack Signore. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 13-25 18:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Aug 9-11,13-18,20-25 20:45(1h)
Eoghan Collins
N Musical comedy, Storytelling
Your dreams are like your problems. No one gives a sh*t. But when you're dream is your problem, you're in sh*t. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Aug 2-10 14:15(40m)
Who Gave You the Mic?
Fruit Bowl Theatre
FKP Sketch show, LGBTQ+
This show explores the audacity of cis-het men, absurdity of gender politics and joys of queerness. Told through singing, drag king-ing and sketch comedy, Who Gave You the Mic? is a critique of normative masculinity!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Who Told You To Be Small
Beth Knight
TFNP Painting, Storytelling
A story of empowerment through vulnerability. Beth hated her body. She decided to paint herself in the nude to face her demons. She has created her first show, incorporating her paintings and her comedy.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (The Vault)
B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 2-25 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Whore’s Eye View
Kaytlin Bailey with Old Pros (New York, USA)
TM Solo show, Storytelling
A mad dash through 10,000 years of history from a sex worker’s perspective. Kaytlin Bailey masterfully unpacks the age-old stigma surrounding the world's oldest profession in a show combining stand-up comedy, history lecture, and personal storytelling.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 19:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 19:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 19:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Wiki Knows Best – Micro Islands
Swanni / Free Festival
KP Character comedy
Comedy and cartography! Maps and myths! A genre-bending voyage for every inquisitive soul and backyard adventurer. Learn new things about the world you’re living in, and get answers to questions you didn’t even have.
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 10:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Wild West Rodeo
Snake Pit Comedy
FNP Improv, Alternative Comedy
Anything goes at this late-night variety show hosted by Australia's cult-favourite improv group Snake Pit. 'True improv comedy – hilarious and chaotic' (TheatreTravels.org). SSSS (Age).
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
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Will BF: Moon Team IIIV
Will BF
TFKP Sketch show, Alternative comedy
Everybody loves Moon Team, but loves to hate its 1999 reboot. Hold onto your space hats (technical term) for a sketch odyssey through the DVD age with Fringe Review’s 2023 Sketch Comedy Pick: Will BF.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 2)
Will BF: The Last Gun
Will BF
TFK Sketch show, Alternative comedy
The hit sketch-comedy mockumentary is back! Saddle up for a surreal ride through a definitely real film that no one seems to remember. 'Wonderful and weird' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).
Nominee: Leicester Comedy Fest Award 2024. Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
XAug 2 16:30(55m) £5.00 (£16.00 F) Aug 3-11,13-26 16:30(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Will Davies: Wrongs
Will Davies
TFMP Stand-up, Neurodiversity-led
Two wrongs don't make a right, but how many do? Will Davies embarks on a dangerous experiment to find out. Piling up everything wrong with him until it's all sufficiently wrong to be even slightly right.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1 11:40(40m) £5.00 Aug 2-11,13-25 11:40(40m) £5.00 (£3.00)
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Will Owen: Like, Nobody's
Watching Queenie Miller
TMP Stand-up, LGBTQ+
Put-on-a-show typa girl and comedian Will Owen debuts a glittering hour of fastidiously-curated spontaneity, featuring popularity, performance and the Pussycat Dolls. Winner: Leicester Square New Comedian 2022.
Assembly George Square (The Crate) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 22:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Will Robbins:
With the Best Will in the World Strip Light Productions
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
Spend an hour with the best Will in the world. He's always felt like the odd one out, but maybe other people are the problem. Themes covered: masculinity, disability and cretins. Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 18:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Will Rowland: Masterpiece in Progress
Will Rowland / PBH’s Free Fringe N Stand-up
The New Comedian of the Year finalist and co-creator of Crizards (SSSS (Guardian), SSSS (Telegraph)) uncurls from his sleeping spot in the airing cupboard to ponder the decline of all things. PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-10 14:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Will Sebag-Montefiore:
Will of the People Will Sebag-Montefiore
TLP Satire, Stand-up
With over 62 millions views across his digital platforms, Will Sebag-Montefiore brings his sharp musical, comedic and satirical prowess to the tangible realm of the stage. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 14:30(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Will Shea, Won't Shea?
Shea Stanley (USA/UK)
TLP New writing, LGBTQ+
Shea orchestrates the one-woman romantic comedy of her dreams, but what happens when her big kiss-in-the-rain moment never comes? Will she get the guy? Does she even want the guy, or any guy? www.shea-stanley.com C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 14:15(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 14:15(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 14:15(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) S
William Thompson: Scumbag Millionaire
Ingenious Fools Ltd
TLP Stand-up, Solo show
What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest? Save for a rainy day? Or blow it as quickly as possible? SSSS (TheArtsDesk.com). 'One of Northern Ireland's funniest new voices' (Fest). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XJul 31-Aug 2 18:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 18:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Willy Wonka and the Doctor Factory
Malignant Humours – St George's Revue FMP Revue
Come and see the Malignant Humours perform 45 minutes of outrageous medical sketch comedy, written and performed by healthcare students. After selling out 11 years in a row you won't want to miss us! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 5-10 20:10(45m) £11.00 (£8.00)
With Your Guest: Matt Davis
RGB Monster
TFMP In Conversation
One guest. Three talk shows. Three comedians compete to host the talk show of their dreams, at the same time, with the same guest! Sharing audience suggestions and the spotlight, you steer the show. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Wordy Wordy Words Sid Ozalid jP Family-friendly, Spoken word Wordy Wordy Words – Sid Ozalid – Scotland's top dyslexic comedy poet. If you like silly, you will love Sid. A veteran of interactive high-energy nonsense verse and dad dancing. Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement) B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3 Aug 1-7 14:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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The Worst Jew
David Ellis
K Stand-up, Storytelling
David Ellis is an actor, comedian and award-winning writer.
He is also a terrible Jew. On a good day he's not even sure how to spell Chanukah. This is his story.
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club)
B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Aug 1-11,13-18 13:15(45m) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Damien St John, Ant McGinley / PBH's Free Fringe
N Improv, Interactive
Witness this hilarious fight-based game show! Grab a pint, pick a side, and may the best team win. Featured by LADbible, Daily Mail, and CNN. Top Ten Shows About Sport (Chortle.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar (Globe)
B 0131 226 0000 V 161 G D5
Aug 3-9 18:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jay Light
TFM Dark Comedy, Game show
50% game show, 50% comedy show, 100% f*cked up!
A celebration of dark humour, cancellable offenses and questionable decisions that takes everything you know about game shows and turns it on its head.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
XAug 1 23:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11 23:30(1h) £10.00 Buy
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Yoga and
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Kathryn Haywood
TFL Character Comedy, Theatre
You don't need to be a woman, you don't need to be over 40 and you don't even have to be sexual. 'Non-stop hilarity'
SSSSS (TheReviewsHub.com). SSSS (BingeFringe.com).
SSSS (AdventuresInTheatreland.com).
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 17:20(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
Yozi: No Babies In The Sauna House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Cackling Jackal present
TMP Clown, Theatre
Solo Edinburgh debutante, Aussie Yozi – 'Dynamite'
SSSS½ (Advertiser, Adelaide), 'Fearless' SSSS (Age) – holds one rule above all others: every baby must get out of the sauna right now!
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2R
XAug 1 20:00(55m) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(55m) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Yuriko Kotani: The Meanings of Life
Yuriko Kotani / PBJ Management
TFM Stand-up, International
BBC New Comedy Award-winning, UK-based Japanese comedian. Seen on: Mandy, Pointless Celebrities, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, Pls Like and Comedy Central Live. 'Kotani has a magical way of telling a story' SSSS (Scotsman).
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5
XJul 29-Aug 1 13:55(1h) £6.00 (£5.00)
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-8,12,14-15,19-22 13:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Aug 19-24
Zac Zac Zoom: A Story of Wheels and (F)eels
Zachary Loram
TFM Musical Comedy, Disabled-led
Brand-new musical comedy that was supposed to be about exploring life in a wheelchair... But Zac has something much eelier he'd like to talk about.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Zoe Brownstone: A Bite Of Yours
Impatient Productions
TKP Stand-up
Canadian comic Zoe Brownstone is so romantic she got deported from Holland. In her debut hour of stand up she'll answer any questions you might have.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
19:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 19:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Zoë Coombs Marr: Every Single Thing in My Whole Entire Life
Berk's Nest in association with Soho Theatre
TFM Stand-up
Nothing fancy, no big concepts, just every single thing in Zoë’s whole entire life. Best Show nominee, Edinburgh Comedy Awards. 'A masterclass' SSSSS (Herald). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Guardian). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)
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TuFlamenco
TN Flamenco, Live Music
Uplifting, funny, moving and highly entertaining trip into the essences of Flamenco and its main styles; where guitar, singing and dance coordinate spontaneously with sensitiveness, humour and complicity without forgetting its roots. A total treat. Bienvenidos a la Fiesta!
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Onyx Productions
TR Circus, Family-friendly
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics and drumming, all together in a supercharged urban circus! Seen by over one million people worldwide, the international smash hit returns to Edinburgh as part of their 2024 World Tour!
Assembly Hall (Main Hall)
Cal State Fullerton
KP Devised, LGBTQ+
Want to know who murdered my theatre company? Me. Seduction? Check. Betrayal? Check. No checks? Check. The desire for the femme fatale and inclusive ambitions? All that. I killed it. And I'm going to tell you how.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Afrique en Cirque
Cirque Kalabanté
TR Acrobatics, Artist(s) of Colour
Afrique en Cirque. A show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colourful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging.
Assembly Hall (Main Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28
XAug 1 17:10(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:10(1h) £19.00 (£18.00) Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 17:10(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
All, Here & Now
Unearthed Dance Company
FKP Dance, Contemporary Navigate the fight for equality, for acceptance and for peace; with a pail of sand to guide us. Edinburgh's Unearthed Dance Company bring a newly developed contemporary dance work to the stage this summer.
PASS Theatre (PASS Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 446 G A1 2
Aug 14-17 19:30(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Ananta, The Eternal by Aparna Ramaswamy
Ragamala Dance Company
U Artist(s) of Colour, International
In this new work by Aparna Ramaswamy, sisters and acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancers/choreographers Aparna and Ashwini Ramaswamy come together for their first duet evening in a performance describing the eternal relationship between deity and devotee.
B 01316233030 V 22 G E3 2 Aug
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TFM Theatre, Live Music
The economy meets the human body in a tour-de-force by 42-year-old choreographer Sacha Copland. Profit, loss, live music and the deconstruction of power at a price. For lovers of the human body and accountants.
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 c XAug 1 16:30(1h)
Angry Snatch: A Reclamation Job in 15 Rounds
Frankie WalkerFNP Site-specific, True-life
It will make you laugh and cry, make your heart swell and your muscles flex. Provocative and inspiring. Physical theatre, in a boxing ring. A captivating tale of recovery from partner abuse. Port O'Leith Boxing Club (Boxing Ring / Gym Area) B 0131 226 0000 V 331 G A3
Aug 16,23-24 21:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£10.00) Aug 17-18,24 18:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£10.00) Aug 18 15:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£10.00)
Casus Creations
Tj Contemporary, Acrobatics
A captivating multidisciplinary production combining aerial apparatuses, cutting-edge acrobatics, evocative music and humorous snatches to create a compelling reflection of our collective resilience.
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 15:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 15:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) S
ARI: The Spirit of Korea
Jeongseon Arirang Culture Foundation, Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd
TR Musical theatre, Traditional
An award-winning musical reimagining Arirang, celebrating love and family through Korean traditions. This UNESCO-recognized performance, hailed as a soulful feast, offers an uplifting journey and earned the Best Physical Theatre Award 2023 at Adelaide Fringe.
Assembly Hall (Main Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28
XAug 1 13:30(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 13:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
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Auto/Erotic Tango
Tango Fantasy
FNP Dance, Fantasy
Pushing the genre of Argentine tango to its limits! Super-charged stage tango dancing, acting, video projection and sensory, sensual immersion. Exploring the tension created between a traditional heteronormative tango couple and their unusual, real and hidden desires... theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 21:45(40m) £12.00 (£11.00)
Barbaren Barbies:
A Wild Women Circus
Barbaren Barbies
TK Comedy, Acrobatics
Five barbarians unapologetically smash together incredible acrobatics, dance and comedy with delightfully shocking silliness to tackle the complexity of womanhood. Think: underground Berlin circus scene had a love child with a Vegas Spice Girl. Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 16:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,15-16 16:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50) Aug 7-8,12-14 16:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) S
Beats on Pointe Masters of Choreography
R Dance, Family-friendly
The perfect fusion of commercial dance entertainment for all audiences. Complete with exhilarating routines, freestyle acts, singing, audience interaction, comedic moments and an unbelievable soundtrack, this show will have you dancing in your seats again this year!
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
The Black Blues Brothers
The Black Blues Brothers TR Circus, Acrobatics
After Royal Variety Performance and Moulin Rouge appearances, the 'best physical theatre show' (TheatreWeekly.com) is back for the last time! Don't miss the farewell season of this acrobatic celebration full of somersaults, human pyramids and more!
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
B.L.I.P.S.
5 Feet Under and Love is the Drug TFMP Physical theatre, Circus
A wild ride of acrobatic madness, hula-hoop hope and radical resilience. Have you ever had insomnia? Felt paranoid? Believed you were Jesus incarnate? Margot has, and this is her story. A peek through the beautiful lens of batshit crazy.
Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C XAug 1 10:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 10:00(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Book of Dew
Tide and Foam Productions
TLP Experimental, Theatre
A miniature choreography of visual poetry, objects and body parts weaves a spider web of fantastical fragments: water droplets, a river in the air, glistening stardust – the dew of ephemeral experience emerges and evaporates under sunrise. ZOO Playground (Playground 3) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
XAug 2-3 16:00(55m) £8.00 Aug 4,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-8,12,14-15,19-20,22 16:00(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) S
A Brief Case of Crazy Skedaddle Theatre Company
FjP Character Comedy, Mime
Unconventional introvert Thomas typically fiddles and fumbles through his conventional office job, until he's dragged on a journey of discovery by a mischievous briefcase. Physical comedy and ludicrous characters portray it's what's inside that counts! theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 12-14,19-21 21:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 15-17,22-24 21:15(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£26.00 F)
Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing)
Edinburgh Ceilidhs
R Folk, Interactive
With dance teacher and caller Ken Gourlay, and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. An authentic Scottish experience in a historic building. Good exercise and great fun. 'It's so joyful' (Audience review).
Royal College of Physicians (Great Hall) B +44 (0)131 339 5374 V 74 G C3 2
Aug 5-9,12-16,19-20,23 21:00(2h) £15.00
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Circa: Humans
Underbelly and Circa Contemporary Circus
Tj Acrobatics, Contemporary
The sell-out Fringe phenomenon returns by popular demand. From circus visionaries Circa, this second chapter of their internationally acclaimed Humans is a pulsing symphony of acrobatics, sound and light. ‘Everything in Humans 2.0 is flawless’ SSSSS (Scotsman).
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
XAug 2 18:20(1h) £15.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,22-24 18:20(1h) £21.00 (£20.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-21 18:20(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Circolombia: Corazón
Corazón by Circolombia
TKP Acrobatics, Dance
Renowned company Circolombia return to the Fringe with Corazón, a fun-fuelled and gravity-defying circus concert. With nerves of steel, music from the soul and tons of Colombian spirit, Circolombia welcomes you into their house, their home, their heart!
The Crucible
Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre
FLP Theatre, Contemporary
Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerising and powerful performance as Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre presents The Crucible reimagined through the visionary lens of Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya. This athletic dance theatre production promises to be inspiring and haunting.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 23:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F) Aug 19-24 12:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
the Curve
Genie Cartier
TFj Storytelling, Comedy
In this one-woman variety show, a unique blend of circus, dance, physical comedy and spoken word are all stitched together to form the story of Genie Cartier's nearly 30 years as a circus performer.
Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété)
B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 21:55(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:55(1h) £18.50 (£17.50)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 21:55(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Circus Baobab: Yé!
Underbelly and Circus Baobab
Tj Circus, Theatre
A collective of artists from Guinea and the diaspora bring their debut show to Edinburgh. 'Full of punch and blending traditional expressions with modernity' (Télérama), Yé! showcases incredible acrobatics whilst bringing essential environmental issues to the forefront.
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,22-24 14:05(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-21 14:05(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 1-18 13:45(1h)
Circus Sonas Presents: Down with Gravity Circus Sonas
QP Family-friendly, Comedy
Come and witness Martin and Logy’s ongoing battle against the gravitational pull of the planet, with hilarious results. Comedy, juggling and equilibristic stunts from Ireland’s finest pair of bearded eejits. Suitable for all ages.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
£20.00 (£10.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Dance N'Speak Easy
Underbelly and Wanted Posse
TR Hip Hop, Family-friendly Hip-hop world champions, Wanted Posse shake up the depths of a 1920s New York speakeasy to the remixed sounds of Miles Davis, James Brown and Aretha Franklin. An exciting cocktail of charleston, jitterbug, hip-hop and more. Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.
Cosmos
Ashtar Muallem
K Storytelling, Solo show
Ashtar, a Jerusalemite artist, humorously explores her life and spirituality balancing Palestine and France. Inspired by Jerusalem and her grandmother, she seeks divine connection. Through yoga, meditation, tarot and hypnosis, she mirrors her dual life, inviting us in. Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 21:15(45m) £10.00 Aug 2-4,6-11 21:15(45m) £17.00 (£14.50)
CRAWLER
Jessie Thompson
TKP Music, Experimental
Through dance, drums and electronic music this duo embark on a journey of chaos, calm and collaborative climax. Transcending from the guttural to godly, devouring the space with adrenaline, mind-stretching sounds and extreme physicality.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 2-4,6,9-11 14:40(40m) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7-8 14:40(40m) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Dance-Forms' 79th International Choreographers' Showcase
Dance-Forms Productions
FjP Dance, Contemporary
Dance-Forms Productions proudly celebrates 20 years of brilliant performances at the Fringe, presenting the cream of the crop of ritual and contemporary dance-theatre from five-star reviewed acclaimed US freelance choreographers. Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ashton Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 7-9 09:15(1h45m) £15.00 (£7.00) (£6.00 SUDC) (£28.00 F)
Mu-Syuan Chang (Taiwan)
U Magic, Family-friendly
Step into the world of the magician, where fragments of life are unveiled through a mysterious diary. Classic magic and sensational stunts blend in a spellbinding performance. A mesmerising adventure.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,19-20 15:05(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-4,17-18,24-25 15:05(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 14-16,20-23 15:05(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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To Move (Jamaica / UK) j Dance, Poetry
Explosive dance and poetic text tell an untold story with humanity and love, transcending despair and turmoil, calling for global change. Akeim Toussaint Buck’s dance film, co-directed by Ashley Karrell, explores contemporary challenges including culture, place, race and imperialism.
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal) B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (20m) Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6, and £4.
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La Perla Entertainment
FKP
Acrobatics, Character comedy
The Divine Comedy is a masterpiece gone wrong. What could go wrong, you ask? Make a quantum loop into the unknown and appear at the Divine Comedy show threaded with subtle humour, delightful songs and breathtaking circus acts.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 10:20(45m) £14.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Psychological Silhouette
Gesture Silhouette Lab
FUP
Dance, Visual art
Explores the boundaries of theatre, combining elements of movement, drama and costume to delve into Plato's philosophical reflections on love and death. It is a contemporary dance theatre production that intertwines dramatic monologues with unique visual design.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 10:35(35m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Enowate – Here & Now Showcase
Dickson Mbi Company
j Dance, Contemporary
A dancer of extraordinary power and grace, Dickson Mbi summons multiple identities in this mesmerising solo inspired by a life-changing journey to his ancestral home in Cameroon. 2023 Olivier Award, Outstanding Achievement in Dance. Pleasance Courtyard (Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 Aug
£19.50 (£17.50)
Fault Lines
Lîla Dance
K Contemporary, Theatre
As our planet's voice grows, are we ready to listen? Survivors emerge from the rubble of a scorched earth. Fault Lines explores tensions in our relationship with nature. Blending stunning dance, immersive imagery, evocative writing and cinematic music.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3)
B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2
Aug 20-22 15:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 23-25 15:50(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Flamenco Fiesta
Alba Flamenca
TFR Flamenco, Music
Experience the real passion of flamenco in the heart of Edinburgh. Our small, intimate venue offers a reminder of traditional Andalucian tablao, creating the full intensity and tragedy of the true flamenco spirit. Sixteen years at Fringe! Alba Flamenca (Alba Flamenca) B 07540 335270 V 237 G E5 2
Aug 2-26 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£40.00 F)
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Flamenco in Scotland
TuFlamenco
Q Flamenco, Live music
Flamenco in Scotland is back, full of bravery, heart, spirit and plenty of home-grown performers. Whether you are a flamenco aficionado or not, the new repertoire will enchant all music and dance lovers. Dinnae miss oot! Olé!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 11,18 16:30(55m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£36.00 F)
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Flamencodanza
Flamencodanza Aylin Bayaz with Raul Mannola (Spain)
TU Flamenco, Live music
Award-winning contemporary flamenco dance from an international duo based in Spain. Flamenco, Brazilian music and jazz fuse in this inspirational showcase of strength, elegance and beauty embodied in dance and live guitar. ‘Hot’ (TheStageRaw.com). ‘Amazing to watch’ (TheTVolution.com). www.eflamencodanza.com
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 18:20(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 18:20(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 18:20(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)
B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (20m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £10, £8, £6, £4, and £2.50.
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Scottish Dance Theatre
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Dance, Contemporary
Scottish Dance Theatre present two physically daring and dynamic works in an unforgettable programme by two of the most exciting female choreographers in the European dance scene: Roser López Espinosa and Sofia Nappi.
MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
ZOO Southside (Main House)
B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2 ar
XAug 13 18:20(1h15m) £12.00 Aug 14-15,20-22 18:20(1h15m) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 16-18,23-25 18:20(1h15m) £17.00 (£15.00)
Fringe Fragments
j Dance, Contemporary
Produced by Dance Base, Fringe Fragments is a new pitching platform showcasing international dance talent. Come along to enjoy several short excerpts of new performances and get to know artists from the UK and abroad.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 19-20 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 19 17:00(1h20m) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 20 17:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
of Her Lips
Manic Papaya
FU Family-friendly, Poetry
In a mouth-watering interplay between the feminine triune and the epic apple which sates our collective hunger, three international artists and a child performer serve dance and poetry alongside wisdom, risk, indulgence, destruction, sweetness and gravity.
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28R
Aug 12-17 18:35(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£10.00 C) (£40.00 F)
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Futuristic Folktales
Charlotte Mclean and Collaborators
K Dance, Political
Futuristic Folktales, a dance for hope scrutinises reproductive injustices by re-imagining the tale of the first womb. Told through contemporary movement, Highland dance, storytelling and acts of un-birth, surrounded by an evocative soundscape of experimental bagpipe.
MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2C r
Aug 13-15 15:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 16-18 15:50(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight
Underbelly and Machine de Cirque
TRP Circus, Performance art
Machine de Cirque present Guinness World Record holder
Maxim Laurin performing a spectacular duet with Guillaume Larouche. Performed on a spinning teeterboard that will bring you into the elusive world between fall and flight.
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 16:10(1h) £18.50 (£17.50)
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Golem
Compagny Abis / Julien Carlier
j Hip Hop, Sculpture
Golem is a captivating dialogue between a dancer and a sculptor, exploring on stage the intertwined worlds of their own practices. Manipulated on stage, clay embodies the duality of creation and the consequences of the passage of time.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3)
B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2
Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours
Guru Dudu Productions
TFU Comedy, Interactive
Guru Dudu and the team return. Dance-walking, spontaneous flash mobs and hilarious commentary. Uplifting dance tracks from 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Check website for theme tours. NB we have two different meeting points. Meeting Point at Appleton Tower, Crichton St (Meeting point at Appleton Tower)
B 0131 226 0000 V 636 G E5
Aug 1-3,5-9,12-16,20-24 18:00(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 3,24 15:00(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 4,10-11,17-18,25 16:30(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 10,17 13:30(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 10,17 19:30(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Meeting Point at Cockburn St, corner of Fleshmarket Close (Meeting Point)
B 0131 226 0000 V 207 G D4 2
Aug 1-2,4-6,9-19,21-23,25-26 15:00(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 3,5-6,24 13:30(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 3,7-8,24 16:30(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 10,17 18:00(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Aug 17 12:00(50m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
The Hidden Garden
JC movement production / Jill Crovisier / Luxembourg Selection FL Dance, Contemporary
The Hidden Garden is a mysterious place where the real and the fantastic are intertwined. A choreography inspired by the gothic novel, fantasy literature and the modern customs of today's society.
Summerhall (TechCube 0)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
HuXi / Breath
Chinese Dance Artists in the UK (CDA UK) FRP Performance art, Classical
An immersive dance masterpiece blending Chinese Qi and Yin-Yang, fusing traditional rhythms with modern dance. Inspired by museum artefacts, Breath invites you to experience the intricacies of Qi within and beyond, becoming a canvas for self-discovery.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
XAug 12 10:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 13-16 10:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F) S
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Hanschitz and Beierer, Made in Germany Showcase j Circus, Dance
In this 'small masterpiece' (Der Standard), contemporary circus, dance and sound-art weave a personal, emotional journey through the beauty and pain of letting go! Centred around the Cyr wheel. Powerful, stirring, fragile. Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 13-15,20-22 11:00(50m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 16-18,23-24
I'll Drink to That!
Wild Rumpus Jazz Co / Free Festival R Comedy, Jazz
Raise a glass to laughter, dance and the relatable moments that bring us together. Experience a vibrant, interactive jazz dance experience where you’ll cheer 'Slàinte Mhath' and 'I’ll drink to that!'
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2 Aug 20-25 11:30(1h)
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Impasse explores the black African diasporic experience. It questions what it means to be a diasporic entity, how one inhabits spaces in which their existence is not clearly marked and how memory becomes critical to one's identity.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
It's Not My Body Chapter 3.5 / This Is Wong Tan-ki and Dick Wong @ Hong Kong Soul 2024
TK Dance, Contemporary
A double-bill performance by two Hong Kong artists, using different approaches to interpret body and dance, stage and performance. It allows audiences to think about or even question dance and performance.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1)
B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 2-4,6,9-11 16:05(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7-8 16:05(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
The Jewel of Africa
Ezimnyama Dance Ensemble (Zimbabwe)
TU Dance, Musical theatre
A unique physical dance show to carry your imagination to Zimbabwe and Africa. With fast-paced African Warrior dances, traditional ceremonial dances, gumboot dance and African contemporary jives closely accompanied by the sweet melodies of African voices.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 15:00(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 15:00(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 15:00(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
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Julieta
Gabriela Muñoz presented by Chamaeleon Berlin
TFK Clown, Physical theatre
With cheeky wit and zest for life, Julieta invites us into her home, which is her whole world. As her surroundings turn into a mirror hall of memories, Julieta finds ways to adapt –and to bring us along.
Summerhall (Main Hall) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Korean Painter
Contemporary Yunhee
FRP Traditional, Mime
We paint various pictures on stage using the traditional Korean hat called sangmo. You'll have a mysterious experience with us, and it will make you want to come back again. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 10:50(50m) £10.00 (£5.50) (£5.00 SC) (£28.00 F)
The Last Beginning
LSU Physical Theatre based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
TFKP Physical theatre, Devised
Motley vestiges of humanity have a last chance at survival.
The question becomes: for what is life worth living? With a buckyball, aerial silk, dance, acrobatics, combat skills, original music and advanced technology, this show will thrill!
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 3-10,12-17,19-24 16:10(45m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)
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Lewis Major: Lien
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Lewis Major present L In Conversation, Interactive
A new, award-winning, one-on-one dance performance from Lewis Major for a single audience member and one dancer. Lien embodies the beauty of human connection and the power of shared moments; performance as a deeply personal, spiritual event.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1)
B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 4,6,11,13,18,25 17:30(10m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 4,6,11,13,18,25 17:45(10m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 4,6,11,13,18,25 18:00(10m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 4,6,11,13,18,25 18:15(10m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Lewis Major: Triptych
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Lewis Major present Tj Contemporary, Classical
A new, captivating mixed bill of award-winning dance works by rising star of Australian dance, Lewis Major. A stunning fusion of movement, light and design, exploring poetic possibilities, universal rhythms and non-duality. Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:40(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22 21:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Limbo – A Sonata for Acrobatic Violinist and Acrobat
Chloé Charody Creations (Australia/ Germany/UK)
TL Classical, Music
Composed for violinist Sonja Schebeck, Charody’s new sonata is a mesmerising duet with acrobat Josh Frazer. Featuring duo-unicycle and cyr-wheel, it embraces circus and classical music in one captivating world. www.chloecharody.com/limbo
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18 16:10(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 7-8,14-15 16:10(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 12-13 16:10(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Liminal
Erhu Remix Project (China/UK)
KP Dance, Music
What if stars held memories from the future? Contemporary dance and traditional erhu music traverse East-West boundaries to decipher one astronomer’s epic journey, as she finds more than just twinkling lights in the night sky. www.erhuremixproject.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2 16:10(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-4 16:10(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
LIVE MANGA
Pantomime comedy duo GABEZ
U International, Comedy
Twelve years after the 2012 Fringe Street Events, GABEZ return with their international award-winning performance
Live Manga! They make audiences of all ages startle, laugh and sometimes even scream?! This is a family-friendly spectacle not to be missed.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
Aug 11,16-18 12:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 12-15 12:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) S
Look at Them!
Wen Xiaochao Physical Theater
TRP Dance, Contemporary
Smash the wall in my heart and see the freedom outside. That was what I always wanted. I saw my own cowardice, but I couldn’t see the true nature of life.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9 20:30(1h) £20.00 (£18.50) Aug 5-8 20:30(1h) £18.00 (£16.50)
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Love Your Work
EQ Dance Company
FLP Dance, Contemporary
A new showcase of developing contemporary dance works, bringing the love of our minds and the medium of dance together to open conversations on mental health and wellbeing. Greenside
Man & Board
Rob Heaslip
KP Dance, LGBTQ+
Autobiographical and queer undertones interweave an unlikely duo of
Masa Madre
Neko Teatro (Spain/Scotland)
TKP Music, Family-friendly
In a wee town lies Consuelo's bakery. The government names the town 'one of the most beautiful in Spain', which could change the fate of the bakery forever... Non-verbal theatre for all the family, performed with masks.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18 17:35(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15 17:35(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 12-13 17:35(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
InMotion Dance Collective TFKP Dance, Contemporary
Join us as we explore what’s left of the shreds of our sanity. A twisted yet beautiful work of contemporary dance that strokes the senses and salutes your inner demons. We hope you’re ready for a sacrifice. Eat dirt.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 3-10 13:00(25m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
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More Than Nude
Famapoil Performative Group (France)
L Physical theatre, Performance art
An art performance which stages a striptease of faces. This bilingual French-English show plays with translation and explores the disruption of the present. Creature costumes and monologues caricaturing stereotypes superimpose fiction and reality. www.clotildesalmon.fr
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 6-10 12:30(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C) S
my home is not my home
bambule.babys
TN Devised, Performance art
Homesick for a better world? Meet your trash prophets Madonna and Jesus for your queer salvation. Sinister rituals, acts of liberation and ballads for the marginalised come as a performance soap opera.
ZOO Playground (Playground 2) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:35(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 20:35(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Nak Dara
Hasyimah Harith (P7:1SMA)
M International, Artist(s) of Colour
Nak dara is a Malay term that suggests 'a virgin' or 'wanting a virgin'. It is a solo performance that sheds the multi-faceted representations of a woman's body, and its intersections with feminine pleasure and erotic agency.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Aug 20-22 20:30(45m) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 23-25 20:30(45m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Z Art (part of the Luxembourg showcase, supported by KulutrLX)
j Dance, Theatre
Step into an eccentric and poetic realm of metamorphosis, where the protagonist explores his identity, guided by his longings, trepidations, and visions. In this choreographic solo, brace yourself as it confronts and overturns preconceptions of identity, denial, and self-acceptance.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 12-13,20 14:40(30m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 14-16,21-23 14:40(30m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 17-18,24-25 14:40(30m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F) S
N.Ormes
Agathe and Adrien in co-production with Acting for Climate Montréal Tj Circus, Acrobatics
Provocative, dysfunctional and tender, N.Ormes is a circus show where the acrobats push the limits of the gender norms and expectations of their own bodies. The awardwinning piece overthrows all preconceptions with neverbefore-seen acrobatic exchanges.
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:15(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22 17:15(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) S
TS Crew association with Hong Kong Soul (Hong Kong)
U Circus, Physical theatre
Re-creating the classical Lion Dance and Chinese Opera as contemporary performance, this dynamic kung fu dance-circus mixes beat-boxing, martial arts and parkour. Experience the culture of Asia through a vibrant journey of discovery and transformation. www.hongkongsoul.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2 13:50(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 13:50(50m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 13:50(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
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FjP Physical theatre, Drama
Inspired by Sartre's existentialism, this explores 'hell is other people' and human freedom. With absurd scenes and precise, exquisite movements, it reflects characters' extreme states, resonating in an interplay of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Easily understood, ensuring relaxation. theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 14-18 11:20(1h) £12.50 (£6.00)
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Quicksilver Dance (New York, USA)
U Dance, Family-friendly
New York-based Quicksilver Dance perform this dance-on-film with only hands, painted to become vibrant characters in a landscape of biomorphic sculptures, set to original music. This playful and poignant story offers a feminist take on a traditional odyssey. www.quicksilverdance.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6, and £4.
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)
B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (30m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £12.50, £10, £7.50, £5 and £3
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Of the Land on Which We Meet
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Na Djinang Circus present TK Circus, Artist(s) of Colour
Follow the journey of three contemporary Australian circus artists with distinct relationships to their land; an indigenous Australian, a descendant of migrants and a descendant of colonial settlers.
Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4
XAug 1 17:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 8,13-15,20-22 17:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Compagnia Baccalà in association with Underbelly
TR Clown, Circus
After the stunning success of PSS PSS, the multi award-winning Compagnia Baccalà returns to Fringe! OH OH is an absurd and wordless acrobatic pas-de-deux full of humour. An encounter between clowning, circus, and physical theatre at its best.
The Passion of Andrea 2
Simone Mousset
j Absurdist, Comedy
Masquerading as a sequel to an earlier, non-existent version of itself, The Passion of Andrea 2 is a mischievous con artist of a dance theatre piece about uneasiness, confusion and the painful desire for more.
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B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:15(1h5m) £12.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:15(1h5m) £15.50
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 14:15(1h5m) £14.50 (£13.50)
Pirita Tuisku and Thabo Mokolobate
MP Poetry, Experimental
Not a one woman show. Not a one man show. The One Couple Show. A collage of works, how dance and poetry wed.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 11,16-17 17:45(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug 12-15 17:45(1h) £12.50 (£10.00)
Matt Pasquet – Kallo Collective
TMP Acrobatics, Absurdist
A journey of evolution, from birth to consciousness. The struggle through a maze of shape shifting surroundings to the edge and beyond. A dash of acrobatics, a sprinkle of clown and a fist full of Kung Fu.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-10 17:45(45m) £13.50 (£11.50) Aug 5-8 17:45(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Miller de Nobili, Made In Germany jP Hip Hop, Dance
Five dancers, five guys, 40° in the studio. Hip-hop, breaking, contemporary and everything that fits in between. Colliding and rebounding. Hardening up and loosening up. Being alone or being part of it. One group, one PACK. Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28 a
Aug 13-15,20-22 14:40(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 14:40(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) S
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1)
B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28
Phillips Academy Andover
K Dance, Drama
The Phillips Academy Andover Student Ensemble has developed a shared vocabulary around points of inspiration, blurring traditional theatrical roles. Experimenting with movement motifs and improvisational techniques, they have created a narrative structure in which audiences can find meaning.
Central Hall (Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28 Aug
Puzzle
Studio Friday
FKP Dance, Physical theatre
An exploration into family dynamics, social pressures and self identity through an East Asian lens, expressed in a captivating play interweaving light-hearted traditional Chinese games with expressive dance choreography and soundscape.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 20-24 10:30(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 DOC) (£24.00 F)
Matthew Hawkins j Dance, Contemporary
READY is a site-sensitive solo piece which celebrates over half a century of dance practice, weaving the dance around a series of Beethoven piano sonatas to negotiate cherished actions across time and against perceived physical odds.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2 Aug 2-4 13:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Recirquel Cirque Danse by Bence Vági
TjP Circus, Contemporary
The myth of regenesis is explored in Paradisum, as its creatures move through scenes of purgation, nativity, awakening and rite to reach the anima mundi (world soul). Directed by Bence Vági, Recirquel's new production experiments with cirque danse.
Assembly Roxy (Central) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XAug 1 15:30(1h) £9.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 15:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 15:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Rêves
INSHI
TM Circus, Dance
Rêves an unexpected journey between heaven and earth, a powerful allegory for the need to live together and build a space that brings us all together, stone by stone.
Assembly Roxy (Central) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
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Wes Peden Tj Circus
Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling! Peden is one of the world's best jugglers and in this piece he shares cutting-edge tricks inspired by corkscrews, adrenaline and high-tech seatbelts. Rollercoaster is quirky, joyful, badass and a visually stunning ride!
Assembly Roxy (Central)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:00(1h) £11.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 17:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Rouge
Highwire Entertainment in association with Assembly Festival
TN Cabaret, Acrobatics
Circus for grown-ups. A non-stop celebration of the astonishing, surprising, subversive and the supremely sexy – award-winning Australian circus cabaret sensation Rouge is returning to Edinburgh with its outrageous brand of adult circus.
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 20:25(1h) £12.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:25(1h) £19.00 (£18.00)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,25 20:25(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
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Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)
Sacred Arts Festival Dance at Old Saint Paul’s Church: Dancing Ash
Wednesday Paul Burrows (dancer/priest) with George Ormerod (narrator)
RP Dance
TS Eliot’s profoundly spiritual poem Ash Wednesday is highly suggestive for choreography. Paul Burrows (dancer/priest) and George Ormerod (narrator) creatively integrate dance with poetry.
B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8
Aug 13 13:15(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Sawdust Symphony
Michael Zandl, David Eisele, Kolja Huneck. Made in Germany Showcase j Physical theatre, Family-friendly
Sawdust Symphony explores the human desire to create and the tragedy of work. The artists' passion for crafting, juggling and fresh wood transport you into a unique DIY experience where carpentry and circus collide.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
XAug 13 10:00(1h) £14.00 Aug 14-15,20-22 10:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 16-18,23-25 10:00(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
Lawrence Academy Dance Theatre
jP Devised, Modern
Back for their sixth Fringe, cutting-edge LA Dance presents its freshest take on the world, crafting complex, emotionally charged movement. 'Persistent intensity... surprisingly tender... sophisticated artistic essence' (ThreeWeeks). 'Fluent, accomplished, dynamic... riveting dramatic tension' (CSMonitor.com).
Central Hall (Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Aug 2 14:15(45m) £7.00 Aug 3 22:15(45m) £7.00
Aug 6 16:15(45m) £7.00 Aug 7 10:15(45m) £7.00
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The Show for Young Men
GuestHouse Projects
jP Children's Show, Contemporary
What does it mean to be a man today? On an extraordinary building site at dawn, Robbie (44) and Alfie (10) explore this question through dance and play. Funny, tender dance performance for 8+. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 28 br
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£48.00 F) Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F) S
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By still hungry and Bryony Kimmings presented by Chamaeleon Berlin
FL Physical theatre, Storytelling
Do you know what happens to acrobats when they hit middle age? Neither do still hungry, but they're going to use every trick they have to figure it out. Packed full of love, laughter and lunacy!
Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C XAug 13 10:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 14-18,20-26 10:35(1h)
Jajack Movement | Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd
TjP Dance, Contemporary
A beautiful partnership for a sustainable tomorrow, creating new perspectives on contemporary Korean traditional performing arts.
D_Antidote Production
TL Dance, Contemporary
Inspired by a biological concept of regeneration, hot-shot
Taiwanese choreographer Chuang Po-Hsiang's timeless, absorbing dance trio is an extreme expression of intimacy, trust and transformation performed with extraordinary kaleidoscopic control. European premiere.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2
Aug 2-4,6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:40(40m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 18:40(40m) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1)
Underbelly and Three
Legged Race Productions
TM Circus, Cabaret
Sophie is turning 29 and we’re celebrating. Stumbling back after a smash-hit 2023, this is circus, comedy and chaos disguised as the craziest house party of your life. ‘Loved every minute of it’ SSSSS (Scottish Sun).
Tam o’ Shanter
Edinburgh Ballet Theatre
KP Dance, Ballet
Set to popular classical music, our lively adaptation of the legendary Scots poem by Robert Burns has it all, from comedy to eerie intensity. Edinburgh Ballet Theatre is a local amateur company that fosters inclusion in dance.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 18:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Ten Thousand Hours
Gravity & Other Myths / House of Oz
TR Acrobatics, Family-friendly
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty)
B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,22-24 21:45(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-21 21:45(1h) £17.00 (£16.00) S
Sushi Tap Show 2024
Tokyo Tap Do!
TFQ Tap, Comedy
We're back! Welcome to a dazzling world of rhythm, tap dance and comedy! Sushi Tap Show is a non-stop ride of entertainment as colourful as a plate of sushi. Captivating, inspiring and toe-tapping! Don’t miss it!!
Following 2022 Edinburgh International Festival hit sensations Macro and The Pulse, Gravity & Other Myths return to Edinburgh with their brand-new critically acclaimed show. An ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. 'Jaw-dropping' (TheAUReview.com).
Assembly Hall (Main Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28 X Aug 1 11:40(1h) £12.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 11:40(1h) £17.50
Tennis
DON GNU
KP Physical theatre, Drama
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 17:20(50m) £18.00 (£16.00)
Taiwan Season: I Am The BOSS
0471 Acro Physical Theatre
TQ Children's Show, Family-friendly
Fizzy, highly-skilled family entertainment from the makers of Fringe 2023's hit circus/dance show Duo. What do three siblings do when home alone? Fun for all ages.
Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
XAug 1 15:05(50m) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:05(50m) £13.50 (£12.50) (£46.00 F)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 15:05(50m) £12.50 (£11.50) (£44.00 F)
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Taiwan Season: Lost Connection
Seed Dance Company
TFjP Dance, Contemporary
Addicted to your mobile devices or know someone who is?
Based upon the contemporary phenomenon of phubbing, Wen-Jen Huang's restlessly swift, hot-wired dance quarter will produce jolts of recognition. Summerhall (Main Hall) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
DON McEnroe and Björn GNU are back! An action-packed, poetic hunt for true fighter's spirit. It's Wimbledon, 1980. Bloodsport, slapstick comedy and beautiful dance mixed up by two anti-heroes trying to untangle the net they themselves have entangled.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 13-15,20-22 14:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 14:30(1h) £17.00
This Is Not Romeo and Juliet
Granhøj Dans
L Performance art
A powerful performance exploring love in times of war in Europe, transcending Romeo and Juliet's classic narrative by revealing the complexity of human relationships. Music by Prokofiev, Mancini and Gounod. Award-winning dance company.
ZOO Southside (Main House)
B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2 Aug
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Timeless
PRIME and LYDC
TjP Contemporary, Family-friendly
Timeless is a joyful celebration of the dance of life featuring four new works by Dance Base's in-house companies Lothian Youth Dance Company and PRIME! Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2
Aug 2-4,6,9-11 15:50(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7-8 15:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Tiny Circus Show
Tiny Circus CIC
QP Circus, Family-friendly
Tiny Circus is a family-run social circus company from the South West of England. Join us on a journey through the history of the circus and learn the techniques involved in some of the circus skills.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 9 14:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
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Tools to Survive! Which tools would you choose? How can we survive most wisely in these lonely and harsh times? Join a journey with Korean artists as we explore survival tools through sound art, movements, and theatre.
French Institute in Scotland (Salle Pierre Boulez) B 0131 285 6030 V 168 G D4
Aug 7 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 7 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Transhumanist
Next Zone
TR Dance, Hip Hop
Transhumanist is a popping duet between two male dancers who unfold in an alluring universe where the boundaries between artificial and human nature dissolve. In an electronic soundscape, they move in a way that feels like another reality.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2
Aug 2-4,6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:30(40m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 14:30(40m) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Chutzpah Dance and Guests
FQP Dance, Neurodiversity-led
Dive into a mesmerising dance cosmos featuring Chutzpah Dance and 11 other gifted choreographers from the USA. This showcase reflects a kaleidoscope of contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap and salsa dance! Vibrance breaks barriers of financial accessibility to the Fringe. Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 12-14 16:05(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 15-17 16:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
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Victory Boogie Woogie / the pleasure of stepping off a horse when it's moving at full speed
Charles Pas / Courtney May Robertson
L Dance, Performance art
In two explosive but intimate physical poems, Charles Pas and Courtney May Robertson engage in battles with dystopian spaces.
@ Dance Base (Dance Base 3)
Walls Talk Ériu
Tj Theatre, Jazz
Walls Talk brings together Riverdance principal Breandán de Gallaí and singer Gina Boreham. Set against the backdrop of songs from the jazz golden era, this deeply moving show is about memories captured in the things around us.
Assembly Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 15:35(1h) £8.50 Aug 2-6,9-11 15:35(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,13-14 15:35(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Weaving Me, Weaving Mum
Neverland Space Theatre (UK/China)
KP Interactive, Performance art
Join us on a journey of introspection and transformation through the integration of knitting and dance. This immersive up-close experience delves into themes of mother-daughter relationships, self-discovery, and healing from maternal trauma. www.neverlandspacetheatre.cargo.site C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 19-20 13:50(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 21-23 13:50(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Sasha Krohn and Flabbergast Theatre
TLP Dance, Circus
Symbolically based on real events; a visual depiction of deteriorating mental health. Inspired by Sasha's partner, it uses dance, mime and aerial acrobatics, capturing 24 hours in a psychiatric patient's melancholic struggle for reality. Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4 r
XAug 1 12:15(55m) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 12:15(55m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 8,12-15,19-21 12:15(55m) £13.00 (£12.00)
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What songs may do...
Rendez-Vous dance K
Poetic, passionate and virtuosic, What songs may do... is a multi award-winning contemporary dance duo choreographed by Mathieu Geffré. Inspired by Nina Simone's evocative songs, What songs may do... celebrates love's diversity with unashamed romanticism. Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 1)
B 01316233030 V 22 G E3 28 a
Aug 6-8 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 9-11 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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What Was Once Ignored: The Life and Legacy of Martha Graham
Alma College Theatre and Dance
KP Devised, Theatre
Experience the story of the 20th century's iconic modern dance choreographer, Martha Graham, in words and movement. theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Within Reach
Alan Greig
KP Dance, Physical theatre
Within Reach is a site-responsive solo dance performance that combines eccentric spoken word monologues and crisp choreographed vignettes to provide a captivating, engaging and humorous exploration of identify, culture and the cracked glamour of fame.
Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base 3) B 0131 623 3030 V 22 G E3 2
YOAH
Underbelly and Cirquework
TR Circus, Acrobatics
Japan’s most talked about contemporary circus company make their UK premiere with YOAH. Cirquework’s new style of circus fuses jaw-dropping physicality with breathtaking visual effects and electro sound to create 'a circus experience like no other' SSSSS (StageWhispers.com.au).
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2
YUCK Circus
YUCK Circus
TL Comedy, LGBTQ+
With their bloody good sense of humour, YUCK rips into the uncomfortable using high-flying acrobatics, absurd confessions and groovy dancing. Get ready to witness a powerhouse of female circus performers kick art in the face. Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2
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Acting for Film Workshop
Acting Workshop by The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
MP Workshop, Drama
Workshop participants will learn skills required to create and deliver their own content, focusing on delivering and directing professional on-camera acting performances. Participants will learn the fundamentals of on-camera acting techniques.
Dovecot Studios (Meeting Room)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2
Aug 15 11:15(2h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 15 15:15(2h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Amazing Bangkok Starter and Main Course Masterclass
Krua Thai Cookery School
L Food and Drink, Workshop
Let's cook to impress and master Thai cookery in a very short time. Enjoy cooking superior Thai food with Thai herbs to excite your taste buds in this 100% hands-on masterclass. Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School) B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6
Amazing Bangkok Thai Cookery Workshop
Krua Thai Cookery School
L Food and Drink, Workshop
An educational, informative, invaluable and eye-opening session with executive chef Rujira Herd. Understand the most effective blending techniques while using specific brands of ingredients that many people never experienced before in this hands-on masterclass.
Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School)
B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6
Aug 2,16,19,26 11:00(2h) £99.00 Aug 3,5,15,17-18,23,25 19:00(2h) £99.00
Aug 4,6,13,21 14:30(2h) £99.00
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Amazing Bangkok Thai Street Food Masterclass
Krua Thai Cookery School
L Food and Drink, Workshop
Hands-on masterclass and demonstration of three delicious dishes. A superb meal arouses three important senses: sight, aroma and taste. Enjoy cooking superior Thai food with Thai herbs to excite your taste buds!
Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School)
B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6
Aug 2,6,8,11-12,14,16,19,21 19:00(2h) £99.00 Aug 3-4,7,10,20,22,24-25 11:00(2h) £99.00
Aug 5,9,15,17-18 14:30(2h) £99.00
Aug 3,24,26 14:30(2h)
Amazing Fruit and Vegetables Carving Masterclass
Krua Thai Cookery School M Food and Drink, Workshop
Learn the exotic art of fruit and vegetable carving. Discover new ways to present food, as shown in the photo, that will astound your guests and provide a real talking point.
Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School) B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6
Aug 2,7,14,19,22,25
Amazing Two Curries Masterclass (Red Curry and Panang)
Krua Thai Cookery School
L Food and Drink, Workshop
Best Thai red curry – the national dish of Thailand. Treat yourself to superior, extraordinary, delicious cuisine made with free-range chicken. Join us for a spectacularly entertaining cookery workshop.
Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School) B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6
for AMDA
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy NP Drama
We will conduct auditions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for anyone interested in auditioning for our school. We also offer an Audition Technique workshop experience with New York theatre-based director/choreographer Eugenio Contenti, 10am-11:30am. Sign-up required: www.amda.edu/admissions/audition/5180 Dovecot Studios (Meeting Room)
City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour
Black Hart Entertainment
K Horror, Walk
Humour, history and horror on these world-famous, award-winning walks. Plus sole access to the Covenanter's Prison, lair of the Mackenzie Poltergeist, the world's best-documented supernatural case.
The Tree of the Dead (Outside St Giles Cathedral)
B 0131 225 9044 V 213 G D4
Aug 1-3,6,8-10,13,15-17,20,22-24
£16.00 (£14.00)
Commedia and Half Mask Talk by Action Theatre (Italy)
Action Theatre
MP Talk
Inspirational Commedia talk by Lecoq-trained Rupert Raison, artistic director of Action Theatre (Italy) and author of The Italians in England, with plenty of practical tips. One performance only. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug 18 11:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 22 18:00(1h)
Amazing Pad Thai and Dumpling Masterclass
Krua Thai Cookery School
L Food and Drink, Workshop
Pad Thai, the world-famous Thai dish, is more than noodles, beansprouts and peanuts. Executive chef Rujira Herd will reveal the trade secrets she uses for her top-flight clients when making the legendary dish.
Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School) B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6
Aug 7,22,24,26 19:00(2h) £99.00 Aug 8,14,17-18 11:00(2h) £99.00
Aug 10-11,16,20,23 14:30(2h) £99.00 S
Concert Couture: Fashion of the 18th Century
St Cecilia's Hall
KP Music, Seminar
Interested in fashion? Loved Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte? Then we have the talk for you! Join Dr Emily Taylor for an informal talk on the fashions worn in the 1760s at St Cecilia's Hall.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £1, £5 and £8. S
Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex – Trauma and Oversharing in the Age of Lived Experience
Darren McGarvey / The Stand Comedy Club
MP Talk
Trauma is everywhere. But is disclosing it publicly always helpful? McGarvey examines the dangers of putting it all out there.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Aug 2-4,6-10 13:45(1h) £15.00 (£8.00) Aug 5 13:45(1h) £7.50
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Jane Westhead
TFj Theatre, Walk
In 1825, Darwin arrived to study Medicine. In 1831, he set sail on HMS Beagle, a journey that changed history. Retrace his steps to explore the locations and characters that influenced Darwin's own evolution here in Edinburgh. Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass (Lothian Street Side)
B 0131 226 0000 V 583 G E5 Aug
Not Cricket Productions jP Craft, Visual art
Escape the hubbub of the Fringe and spend a relaxing hour sketching in the company of canines. Create your own pawsome masterpiece(s) to take home with you. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 17,24 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Drag & Draw
Drag & Draw
M Visual art, Drag
Drag & Draw is an art class with a difference! A life-drawing session with a drag queen model, fast and slow-paced drawing exercises, lip-syncs and audience interaction – a drawing session with heels and heart!
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 12-16 18:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
The A Club N Exhibition
After the success of last year's inaugural event, we return, bigger and better. Meet a collection of world-class distilleries offering tastings, masterclasses and topical debate. Featuring hosts and Sustainable Whisky Distillery of the year Arbikie.
A Dram Good Festival at 96 George Street (Main Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 233 G D3
Aug 2-3 12:00(4h) £45.00 Aug 2-3 17:00(4h) £45.00
Drop In, Power
Inner Space, Edinburgh
K Immersive, Interactive
Embark on an empowering journey, a unique meditation experience. Immerse yourself in a captivating, experiential oasis, where audience participation meets inner peace. Elevate your senses and recharge in this unmissable, drop-in meditation event.
Edinburgh Book Lovers' Tour
Allan Foster
L Storytelling, Walk
A guided walking tour visiting the haunts of Edinburgh’s literary legends – Walter Scott, Stevenson, Conan Doyle, JK Rowling and others – with Allan Foster, author of Book Lovers’ Edinburgh. ‘Not to be missed’ (National Geographic). Book Lovers' Tour Departure (Departure Point) B 0131 226 0000 V 361 G D4
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 11:30(1h30m) £20.00 (£19.00) S
Edinburgh's Greatest Hits
Music Walking Tour
Edinburgh Music Walking Tours
TFL Walk, Music
Walk on the wild side with a witty guided tour packed full of stories from Edinburgh's past and present music scenes. Led by a Scotsman music journalist. Five stars on Tripadvisor since 2015.
Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door) (Meeting Point)
Eugene O'Neill's Thirst
Exit Theatre and Nightpiece Media
FKP Film, Theatre
Slow death awaits shipwreck survivors on a drifting raft. Staged at the Fringe 2023, now an independent feature film for 2024. An intense, brooding character study from Al Carretta; the light of a dawning madness is shining. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Family-Fun Edinburgh Cycle Tour
A wee pedal
TjP Family-friendly
Exclusive to Fringe 2024! See Edinburgh on two wheels. Escape the crowds: join us on a family-friendly cycle tour to see Edinburgh beyond the tourist trail! Bikes, helmets and guide included.
Meeting Point at Bridgend Farmhouse (Meeting Point)
B 0131 226 0000 V 238 G H6 Aug
Creatures of Edinburgh – A Creature Hunting Game
Edinburgh Treasure Hunts
j Historical, Interactive
Dalry 183 Creative and Cultural Hub (The Space)
B 0131 226 0000 V 251 G F1 2
Aug 3,5-8,10,12-15,17,19-22,24,26 11:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 3,5-8,10,12-15,17,19-22,24,26 12:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Edinburgh – A Tale of Two Towns
Saints and Sinners Walking Tours
TM Historical, Storytelling
This Fringe-favourite tour sets out to inform and entertain, giving a real sense of the two sides of Edinburgh, revealing some of the people, events and stories that have shaped the city.
Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar (Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar) B 07803 475688 V 217 G E4
Aug 2-25 10:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 2-3,5-6,10,12-13,17,19-20,23 14:00(2h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Embark on a riddle-solving field trip hunting down the magical creatures that inhabit the Old Town. Pick up your kit and go!
Hot Toddy (Pick up from Hot Toddy Cafe)
B 0131 226 0000 V 440 G D5
Aug 1-2,4-9,11-16,18-23,25-26 £20.00
Slots are available at 15 minute intervals from 09:30 to 17:45 (excluding 13:15 and 14:15). Only one ticket needed per group. You will need the kit provided and a phone with data access. Any queries get in touch info@edinburghtreasurehunts.co.uk S
Free Royal Mile Tours
Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides Association
R Walk, Historical
Edinburgh’s Old Town has wonderful stories to tell. Join our local guides for genuinely free, small group tours. Hear about colourful characters and see historic buildings. Five-star reviews suggest you won’t be disappointed.
Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point) (Courtyard) B 0131 226 0000 V 199 G D4
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The climate emergency, net zero and soaring energy prices are the driving factors behind the Green Home Festival. Aimed at homeowners, our shows will run from 12-16 August, further details on the topics available at: www.greenhomefestival.co.uk
Charlotte Square Gardens (Marquee)
B 0131 226 0000 V 307 G D2
Aug 12-16 10:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Jane Westhead
TFjP Theatre, Walk
Follow philosopher James Hutton and his Scottish enlightenment friends through the Edinburgh landscape that shaped his ideas of deep time. Hutton saw how the Earth developed over a vast time scale, influencing Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Meeting point on Dalkeith Road outside Commonwealth Pool (Meeting Point)
B 0131 226 0000 V 216 G G6
Aug 1-5,7-11 14:00(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 5-9 13:00(1h45m) £35.00
Japanese Boro Inspired
Slow Stitching Workshop
Sue Crawley / Sunshine Designs Dollar
K Workshop, Craft
Sue will guide you to create a Boro-inspired textile artwork, by slow stitching with beautifully curated blue fabrics. Fabric starter kit, thread and all equipment provided. No experience required. Suitable for all.
The Methodist Church j Immersive
Do you want to stop the world and get off for a while? This immersive experience of storytelling and spirituality is a micro Sabbath, a mini-break for your soul, to visit for as long as you like.
Nicolson Square Park (Nicolson Square Park)
B 0131 226 0000 V 129 G E5
Aug 12-16 16:30-19:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Maria Rud (live painting) / Tommy Smith (solo saxophone) j Painting, Music
Spellbinding audio-visual improvisation by internationally acclaimed artists Maria Rud and Tommy Smith. Painter Maria Rud and jazz legend Tommy Smith create a mesmerising audio-visual spectacle. Luminescence is a celebration of improvisation, melding with Tommy's melodic solo saxophone.
St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral) B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Mass Karaoke – Bangers Only!
Ballie Ballerson
NP Event, Interactive
Free entry to mass karaoke every night! We only play absolute bangers from every decade. Come and join us for some free crowd karaoke in our huge split level amphitheatre venue.
Ballie Ballerson (Main Hall)
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Juliette Burton's Talking Crazy
Ingenious Fools Ltd
KP In Conversation, Talk In crazy times, comedian, activist and mad harpy Juliette invites special guests to discuss the politics of madness for two nights only. Fringe sell-out shows 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023. SSSSS (Mirror). SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).
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B 0131 226 0000 V 263 G E4 Aug 2-4,7-11,14-18,21-25 20:00(3h30m) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Most Toast
RGB Monster
K Thriller
Somebody in the audience will have eaten the most toast. We will find them.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 1)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
Aug 12-13 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) S
The Learn to Juggle Comedy Show!
Frisco Fred
Tj Circus, Workshop
Laughter! Excitement! Learning! Fringe veteran comedian Frisco Fred performs then teaches you – the audience – to juggle! It's fun, and great for annoying your downstairs neighbors. (Ticket price includes a juggling kit.)
ZOO Playground (Playground 3)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
XAug 2-3 12:10(1h) £17.50 Aug 4-25 12:10(1h) £20.00 (£16.00)
Leith Food and Drink Walking Tour
Edinburgh Food Safari N Food and Drink, Walk
Sunshine on Leith: Hop on a tram to enjoy a walking tour of this historic port. Danish pastries, freshly roasted coffee, aubergine with drizzled honey, sangria, kedgeree, warm scones with jam and clotted cream.
Williams and Johnson (Meeting Point)
B 0131 226 0000 V 418 G LEITH A2
Aug 2-3,6-10,13-17,20-24 12:30(3h) £57.00
Aug 20 12:00(1h) £7.50
Murder at the Speakeasy
Not Cricket Productions FKP Theatre, Interactive
Visit the illegal speakeasy run by notorious British crime duo the Fisher sisters and their rag-tag staff. Witness fights, rivalries and wrongdoings aplenty and when the inevitable happens, join in the action to work out whodunnit.
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 10,17 19:30(2h30m) £16.00 (£14.00)
Musical Theatre Workshop
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy MP Workshop, Drama
Work as a group to bring ensemble musical theatre numbers to life! During this workshop attendees will learn music and choreography from the most beloved musicals.
Dovecot Studios (Meeting Room)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2
Aug 16 11:15(2h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 16 15:15(2h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 20-24
FLP Film, Visual art
Now in our 11th season, Nightpiece has screened over 335 short films from the UK and across the world since 2014. Hosted by cult film director Al Carretta, come and support the Fringe's premier independent short-film festival.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Open Studios at Beaverhall Art Studios
Beaverhall Art Studios
jP Visual art, Craft
An opportunity to see behind the doors of the working studios of four local artists and makers. There will be jewellery, fine enamel work, paintings, prints, textiles and upholstery to see and buy.
Beaverhall Art Studios (Beaverhall Art Studios)
B 0131 226 0000 V 425 G A5
Aug 17-18 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
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Sacred Arts Festival Architecture at St Cuthbert's Parish Church and the Church of St John the Evangelist
Scotland's Churches Trust
jP Historical, Site-specific
Guided Tours. These neighbouring churches are two of Edinburgh’s architectural glories. Co-sponsored by Scotland’s Churches Trust. Meeting point: St Cuthbert's Parish Church. St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 28
Aug 16 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Sacred Arts Festival Film at St Vincent's Chapel
Introduced by Richard Kendall
j Film, Historical
La Vie et la Passion de Jésus Christ. A unique opportunity to see Lucien Nonguet’s and Ferdinand Zecca’s 1903 silent film on the life of Christ. Introduced by Richard Kendall. St Vincent's (The Undercroft) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 8
Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St Vincent's Chapel
Jamie Reid Baxter
j Live Music, Spoken word
A celebratory event for the quarter centenary of Esther Inglis (French-Scottish calligrapher, artist and embroiderer) with a recital of period music and a rare opportunity to see photo images of her work.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 17 12:30(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Sherlock's Secret Challenge –An Outdoor Escape Game to Explore the City
Edinburgh Treasure Hunts
K Immersive, Historical
Use your spy kit to follow the clues and puzzles, leading you to find the truth about Sherlock Holmes and his connection to Edinburgh.
Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place (Meeting Point) B 0131 226 0000 V 255 G C5
Aug 1-3,5-10,12,14-17,19-20,22-26 09:20(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 1-3,5-10,12,14-17,19-20,22-24,26 10:00(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 1-3,5-10,12,14-17,19-20,22-27 10:40(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 1-3,5-10,12,14-17,19-20,22-24,26 11:20(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 1-3,5-10,12,14-17,19-20,22-24,26 11:40(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 2-3,5,9-10,12,16-17,19,23-24,26 08:40(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 2-3,5,9-10,12,16-17,19,23-24,26 09:00(2h30m) £45.00
Aug 2-3,5,9-10,12,16-17,19,23-24,26 12:00(2h30m) £45.00
Duration varies for each team. Allow 4h between the start of this game and your next activity.
Finishes at the West End. Only one ticket needed for groups of up to seven.
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ALEX SALMOND RUTH DAVIDSON RACHEL REEVES MP GINA MILLER LIZ TRUSS MP
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KAMARA & BEN SHEPHARD
YOUSAF MSP
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Food and drink, Tasting
Enjoy a guided tour of our whisky distillery before enjoying live entertainment in our distillery bar. Includes a welcome drink and a sample of our single malt whisky.
Holyrood Distillery (Holyrood Distillery)
B 0131 285 8973 V 472 G F6 2
17:30(1h30m) £15.00
Aug 1-26 19:00(1h) £20.00
Summerhall Distillery: The Speakeasy Experience
Summerhall Distillery – Home of Pickering's Gin and The Broody N Food and Drink, Storytelling
Give the secret password on the door and let us transport you back into time. Enjoy tasty cocktails and jazz records playing for a throwback in style to the 20s.
Summerhall (Summerhall Distillery)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Tai Chi and Qigong Workshop
Grandmaster Liming Yue from Tai Chi Centre Ltd
FRP Workshop, Livestream
We will take all participants through a practice of Tai Chi warm-up exercises, Qigong breath exercises, Silk Reeling exercises and Tai Chi 8 Short Form. Q&A plus live performance upon request on the day.
Bryson School of Tai Chi Centre (Bryson School)
B 07853 200959 V 181 G G1
Aug 22,24 13:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Scheduled Online Performance at Fringe Online (Zoom)
B 0131 226 0000
Aug
13:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00) S
Tipsy Midgie Midnight Treats
Tipsy Midgie Whisky and Gin Drinkery
N Food and drink
Join Chef Colin and the team for a special midnight treat at the Whisky Bar of the Year 2023 and 2024! Three handpicked special drams paired with tasty tipsy treats of Scottish delicious canapes!
Tipsy Midgie (Whisky Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 611 G F6
Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 23:55(1h) £30.00
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Tofgam Card Games: The Return
Ashley Wright / Tofgam Board Games
j Family-friendly, Game show
A fun card game event in which everyone competes for the much in-demand, much-loved and really really cheap Tofgam trophy. Out of the Blue Drill Hall (The Cutting Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 195 G LEITH D2 2
Aug 10,17 14:45(1h30m) £5.00 (£3.00 DC) (£14.00 F)
Aug 5-9 10:30(1h45m) £35.00
Tweed and Tartan
Slow Stitching Workshop
Sue Crawley / Sunshine Designs Dollar KP Workshop, Craft
Tartan, tweed, and stunning landscapes! Sue will guide you to stitch a tiny tweed and tartan textile landscape using remnants of fabric, and vintage embroidery threads. All fabric and equipment supplied. No experience required. The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Not Cricket Productions
FjP Talk, Seminar
Ignite your curiosity with this series of fascinating talks. From sex history to nuclear futures and murder mysteries to linguistics, our eclectic line-up of experts will provide engaging insights and lively discussions. See simplyspiffing.co.uk/whats-on/ for full listings.
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 18:00(1h) £7.00 (£6.00)
V&C Festival Sparkling Wine
Tasting Francesco Cardinale DipWSET N
Tasting
Celebrate the arrival of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in style at Valvona & Crolla with this relaxed tasting of delicious Italian sparkling wines, tutored by Francesco Cardinale DipWSET. Includes a selection of crostini to taste. Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)
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West End Fair
3D2D Events Ltd K Craft, Visual art
Wander through this enchanting art, craft and design fair, filled with 120+ exhibitors each selling only their own handmade work. Free entry.
St Johns – West End Fair (Outdoors in the Grounds of St John's Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 127 G D2 2
Whisky and Witches
Whisky and Witches: An Immersive, Magical, Musical Whisky Experience
FN Immersive, Folk
The award-nominated, five-star immersive, theatrical whisky tasting from Fringe 2023 is back! Immerse yourself in a captivating journey as the essence, spirit and soul of whisky unfolds through enchanting music, folklore and storytelling. The Mother Superior (The Mother Superior Cave)
B 0131 554 5280 V 626 G LEITH C2 8
Aug 2-3,8-9,15-16,23-24 19:00(2h) £55.00
White Heather Ceilidh Club Charlie Kirkpatrick and his Ceilidh Band U Dance, Music
One of Edinburgh's best nights out, join our legendary Fringe ceilidh for an evening of traditional Scottish music and Highland dances like the Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant and Strip the Willow. Free. All welcome. Bonnie & Wild's Scottish Marketplace (Bonnie & Wild's Scottish Marketplace)
B 0131 226 0000 V 610 G C5 2
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15 – Equinox
Davy Macdonald
UP Painting, Visual art
Contemporary Edinburgh artist Davy Macdonald celebrates his 15th annual solo exhibition with a stunning new collection of abstract, conceptual and figurative oil paintings. A diverse and unique exhibition not to be missed.
Dundas Street Gallery (Exhibition Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 256 G C3
160th Edinburgh International
Exhibition of Photography 2024
Edinburgh Photographic Society
L Photography, Visual art
Edinburgh Photographic Society's first international photography exhibition was shown in 1861. The 160th running of this prestigious international print exhibition. External judges select around 160 of the best photos out of thousands entered.
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Aug 3-4,10,17,24 11:30-16:30
360° Street Art Exhibition, Spray
Paint Tasters and Affordable Art Sale
Quality Yard
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Edinburgh’s unique 360° wrap-around street art exhibition, Pay-What-You-Want Spray Paint Tasters and affordable art sale. Nestled in the heart of Leith and 180 metres from The Shore tram stop. Quality Yard (Outdoor Courtyard and Exhibition Space) B 07967 142111 V 470 G LEITH B3 2
Free Non-ticketed exhibition with the option to reserve a Pay-What-You-Want Spray Paint Taster for £1, £2, £3 or £5.
Allure of the Light
Susan Macintosh (watercolour and ink) and Leonie Rutter (ceramics)
jP Visual art
Susan's water-media paintings celebrate the quality of light on land and sea in Scotland’s north. The casted shadows of Leonie’s sculptural ceramics and her porcelain vessels' inlaid patterns showcase the light in a different way.
Birch Tree Gallery (Gallery) B 0131 556 4000 V 525 G B3
Aug 1-3,6-10,13-17,20-24 11:00-18:00 daily (Free Non-ticketed)
Art and Photography Exhibition
Art Studio Edinburgh
KP Painting, Photography
An exhibition about Yuan, where colours and emotions intertwine. Join the pathway illuminated by vibrant conversations among four artists. Immerse yourself in the creations of photographers Oliver and Simon, alongside painters Alfred and Rebecca.
Outline Gallery (Gallery Space) B 0131 226 0000 V 402 G F3
Aug 2-6 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed) S
The Art of Hospitality
Scottish Artist: Michael Worobec
KP Visual art, Painting
An exhibition of new and retrospective paintings/prints by the award-winning artist Michael Worobec will be hosted in his Georgian townhouse and boutique hotel. Visitors can buy art during the exhibition or arrange a private visit. Crescent House (Crescent House Georgian Town House) B 07768 270704 V 109 G A4
Aug 11,17-18,24-25 12:30-16:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
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Contemporary Jewellery Show
Lily Luna Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique
U Contemporary
This small yet unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique and original jewellery designs from 30 independent designers across the globe including local emerging talents.
Lily Luna Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique (Display/Show Space)
B 0131 467 8245 V 433 G E2
Aug 2-25 11:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Artists @ Patriothall
Artists @ Patriothall
jP Visual art
A selling exhibition by professional artists at Patriothall –painting, photography, print, ceramics, jewellery, mosaic and tapestry. Patriothall is one of Edinburgh’s longest-running studios. Visit the artists during the Open Studios weekend. See Instagram for details.
Patriothall WASPS (Main Galleries)
B 0131 226 0000 V 606 G B3 2
Aug 3-25 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
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Artists' Open Studios and Exhibition
Coburg House Art Studios
U Visual art, Craft
The 70+ artists/makers of the buzzing Coburg House open their studios to the public. Four floors of quality contemporary visual art, jewellery, textiles, illustration and more. Plus an exhibition in the gallery. Further information: www.coburghouse.co.uk
Coburg House Art Studios (Coburg House Art Studios)
B 0131 226 0000 V 69 G LEITH B2
Aug 3-4 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed) S
Banjara
Galerie Mirages UP Craft
For our 37th festival, we present a stunning exhibition of the beautiful textiles of the Banjara people of India. Each textile is a work of art, where the sense of colour and complexity of design are outstanding.
Galerie Mirages (Galerie Mirages)
B 0131 226 0000 V 149 G B1
Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-24,26 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 4,11,18,25 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed) S
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U Performance art, Film
Hand-picked shows from our award-winning digital performance programme and highlights from our critically acclaimed short film programme. Features curated work from independent artists worldwide. The destination for discerning audiences. ‘Spectacular’ (Scotsman). Listings at website: www.cthefestival.com/digital
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (library) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 29-Aug 25 10:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed) S
Causey Lines Four
Irene Campbell, Carole Millar, John Nowak and Gillian Spanswick
UP Visual art, Contemporary
Our four artists, working together for the first time, bring colour with a dash of monochrome to the historic Southside East Crosscauseway Whitespace Gallery with a unique and exciting show of contemporary paintings, drawings, prints and textiles.
Whitespace 76 (Whitespace76) B 07814 514771 V 375 G E5 2
Aug 3-7 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 8 11:00-14:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Ceramics at the Shore
Fiona Thompson and Chris Donnelly
KP
Unique new ceramic pieces made at Cyan Clayworks. Both functional and sculptural, the work will be showcased in this open-access teaching studio in the vibrant Shore area of Leith. Cyan Clayworks CIC (Studio Shop)
B 0131 226 0000 V 240 G LEITH B2
Aug 2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed).
Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird's Song
Dovecot Studios
TFKP Installation, Visual art
Experience how the colour, myths and magic of Chris Ofili’s watercolour design are transformed into a large-format tapestry that took Dovecot’s master weavers over three years to create.
Dovecot Studios (South Gallery)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2
Aug 1-26 10:00-17:00 £12.00 (£9.50)
Clay 2024
Stockbridge Ceramics
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A vibrant show of contemporary ceramics by our resident and guest artists celebrating the versatility of clay. The selling exhibition covers an imaginative spectrum of concepts and working methods. Our studios are also open to visitors.
Stockbridge Ceramics (Gallery)
B 07769 580877 V 135 G B2
Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-24 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Craw Caw
Blackflowersstudio
NP Visual art
Blackflowersstudio presents Irene Jordan’s second crow series in drawings, collages, paintings and sculptures. Influenced by the Craw in Scottish culture, poetry and more besides, Jordan’s art is a fusion of imagination and life.
Blackflowersstudio (Blackflowersstudio Gallery)
B 0131 226 0000 V 426 G F5
Aug 8-11,15-18,22-24 14:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition
Dazzle Exhibitions
U Contemporary, Craft
Dazzle is a curated selling show of contemporary jewellery, with 60 independent designers showing over 2,000 pieces in a variety of materials, plus limited-edition prints and textiles. This is Dazzle's 42nd year at the festival.
Dovecot Studios (Ladies Baths)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2
Aug 2-7,9-14,16-21,23-25 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 8,15,22 10:00-20:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Dovecot After Hours
Dovecot Studios
NP Visual art, Painting
Join us at the world-renowned tapestry
after hours. Enjoy a welcome drink on the spectacular weaving floor balcony while enjoying Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS, before a guided tour through Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird's Song.
Dovecot Studios (North Gallery)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2 Aug
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The Eric Liddell Exhibition
The Eric Liddell 100 UP Exhibition
Step into the extraordinary life of Eric Liddell, the iconic 1924 Olympic 400m champion, at an exclusive display in the heart of the Scottish Parliament.
The Scottish Parliament (Main Hall)
B 0131 348 5200 V 511 G D6 2
(Free Non-ticketed)
Exhibition:
Living Stone by Mairi Campbell
Mairi Campbell
jP Painting, Folk
In 2023, Mairi Campbell embarked on a odyssey in image, inspired by a 400 million-year-old millstone found on the island of Lismore. This exhibition of her paintings explores themes from her show Living Stone.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Storytelling Court)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Jul 29-Aug 26 10:00-21:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Scottish Borders Life Drawing Club
KP Visual art, Painting
Exhibition of international artists' artwork. Each created from SBLDC weekly online sessions using the best life models from four continents. Drawings and paintings from professional and amateur artists in different mediums. Artwork for sale.
Edinburgh Palette (Gallery 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 143 G B6 2
Aug 10-27 10:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Festival Exhibitions 2024
Geoff Uglow, Professor Koji Hatakeyama, Paul Preston and Modern Masters
UP
The Scottish Gallery showcases Geoff Uglow's exhibition of Edinburgh, Italian landscapes, seascapes, and rose garden. Professor Koji Hatakeyama unveils a new series of patinated bronze boxes. We celebrate jeweller Paul Preston and continue our Modern Masters series.
The Scottish Gallery (The Scottish Gallery) B 0131 226 0000 V 308 G C3
Aug 1-2, 6-9,13-16,20-23 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 3,10,17,24 11:00-14:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Game On
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Family-friendly, Interactive
Get set for Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of video game history and culture. From Space Invaders to Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario to Minecraft, play more than 100 iconic games produced in the last 50 years.
National Museum of Scotland (Exhibition Gallery 1) B 0300 123 6789 V 179 G E4
Jul 29-31, Aug 1-2,5-9,12-16,19-23,26 £12.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 SUD) (£8.00 C)
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 £13.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 SUD) (£9.00 C)
Tickets are sold at 30-minute intervals between 10:00 and 15:00.
Maximum time allowance within the exhibition is two hours. Children under 5 go free.
Fruitmarket UP Visual art
The first-ever solo exhibition in Scotland of the work of Ibrahim Mahama: a Ghanaian artist acclaimed for his evocative large-scale, site-specific installations that address the cultural and social effects of postcolonialism and global migration. Fruitmarket (Gallery) B 0131 225 2383 V 359 G D5 2
Aug 1-8,26 11:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 9-25 10:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
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Lavery on Location
National Galleries of Scotland
R Painting, Visual art
Indulge your wanderlust in the company of celebrated Glasgow Boy Sir John Lavery. Take in impressionistic landscapes, tantalising portraits and sun-filled views of the Mediterranean, Tangier, Venice, Palm Springs and beyond.
National (Royal Scottish Academy)
B 0131 624 6200 V 222 G D3 28B
Jul 29-Aug 26 10:00-17:00 £19.00 (£17.00 O) (£10.00 SD) (£5.00 CU)
Children under 12 go free.
Galerie Mirages
Our exhibition, now an established festival favourite. Featuring carnelian, with a specially designed collection of this healing and protective stone, used in jewellery for thousands of years, and modern designer silver and semi-precious stone jewellery.
Galerie Mirages (Galerie Mirages)
B 0131 226 0000 V 149 G B1
Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-24,26 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 4,11,18,25 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
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Macbeth: An Exploration in Paint and Performance
Colin Povey
KP Visual art, Painting
Enter the world of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece with this exhibition of oil paintings depicting scenes from Macbeth by artist Colin Povey.
Hill Street Theatre (Albion Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 12:00-22:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Panoramas: The World in 360°
Heritage Collections
U Visual art, Historical
Robert Barker’s Panorama rotunda in London created a sensation in the early 1790s. This exhibition explores the panorama’s history and gives you a chance to taste the experience of its very first visitors.
University of Edinburgh Main Library (Exhibition Gallery) B 0131 226 0000 V 126 G F4 28
Aug 1-26 10:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Working Lines
U Visual art, Contemporary
Three local artists return with new drawings, collages, prints and paintings on paper. Last year visitors said 'fabulous – worth a walk’, ‘subtle, peaceful work’ and ‘so talented, thanks'. ‘Themes of nature, humanity, environment and heritage...' SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com).
Edinburgh Ski Club (Exhibition Space) B 0131 226 0000 V 208 G C3
Aug 16-26 10:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Paradigms Art Exhibition
Catherine Young, Hazel Brady, Jayne McIntyre, Louise Todd
UP Painting, Visual art
Paradigms features new work from four Edinburgh-based women artists. Their diverse approaches include abstract work on the natural environment, atmospherics and botanicals, figurative scenes depicting emotional ambiguity, and expressive imaginaries of the tourist gaze.
Whitespace 76 (Whitespace76) B 07814 514771 V 375 G E5 2
Aug 10-14 11:00-19:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Phoebe Traquair Murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre
Friends of Mansfield Traquair Centre
K Painting, Site-specific
Come and visit Edinburgh's Sistine Chapel, and see the beautiful mural scheme by celebrated Arts and Craft artist
Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Mansfield Traquair Centre (Nave – Ground Floor)
B 07940 914140 V 262 G B4 2
Aug 4-7,13-16,18-23 10:30-12:30 (Free Non-ticketed)
Pigeon Poo
Written by Susan Grant and Illustrated by Gordon Swapp
QP Poetry
Pigeon Poo is an amusing and beautifully illustrated book. The exhibition is a display of the illustrations. The book is lovely, funny, entertaining and factually interesting, covering all things pigeons, for children and adults alike.
No11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie (No11 Big Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 211 G B6
Aug 16-17 12:00-14:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Antiquaries
HES Archives, Historic Environment Scotland
U Historical
Through images from the Historic Environment Scotland Archives, learn about the fashion for antiquarianism in Scotland and the lure of Rosslyn Chapel. Booking required. Historic Environment Scotland, John Sinclair House (Exhibition Room and Library)
Aug 1-3,6-9,13-17,20-23 (Free Ticketed)
Tickets can be booked for entry between 10:00-12:00, 12:00-14:00 or 14:00-16:00.
Sacred Arts Festival Exhibition at St Vincent's Chapel: Triptych of the Book of Revelation Annelies Clarke (painter)
R Painting
Three-panel painting depicting 122 texts from the last book in the Bible by Hove-based painter Annelies Clarke with accompanying explanatory video talks.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 13-16 10:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Sacred Arts Festival Exhibitions at St Columba's by the Castle: Re-imagining the Ruthwell Cross Cat Outram at St Columba's by the Castle R Historical
Many original carvings on Scotland’s oldest Anglo-Saxon monument are badly damaged. Edinburgh artist and printmaker Cat Outram has re-imagined them, while remaining true to Anglo-Saxon iconography.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 12-16 14:30-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Sea Yellow by Orange Night
Ginny Elston
jP Visual art, Workshop
Recent drawings and paintings by Edinburgh artist Ginny Elston. Come and try out Unison Colour soft pastels across four drawing workshops hosted by the artist! Whitespace 76 (Whitespace76 Workshop)
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Dovecot Studios
K Painting, Visual art
Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.
Dovecot Studios (Viewing Balcony)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2
Aug 1-2,5-9,12-16,19-23,26 12:00-15:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Scott Lawrie Gallery
KP Visual art
Unmissable! A punchy, provocative show exploring Capitalist Realism and its effects on art. Jump on a bus (9, 22, X37) to this beautiful new Wasps venue in the old Granton Station.
Granton Station (The Waiting Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 492 G LEITH A1 2
Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-24 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Trigger Warning
MK Ashe
N Experimental, Storytelling
A self-paced interactive story that guides viewers through the artist's experience with problematic age gaps and critiques on its representation in art. Virtual options available. The exhibition will show audience submissions becoming a piece of visual art. www.triggerwarning.art
Dovecot Studios (South Gallery Annexe)
B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 A 2 r
Aug 8-9 13:30(1h) Aug 8-9 14:30(1h) Aug 11-12 15:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £10, £20 and £30.
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Ukrainian Modern and Contemporary Art Show
24 Art Gallery
KP Contemporary
We are proud to present the group show of Ukrainian artists. Bright and striking artworks reminding us that life goes on while Ukraine is fighting for its freedom.
24 Art Gallery (Gallery Space) B 0131 226 0000 V 390 G LEITH A1 2
Aug 1-4,7-11,14-18,21-25 13:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
The Wee Museum of Memory
The Living Memory Association
QP Historical, True-life
Packed full of memories, photographs and memorabilia relating to everyday life in Edinburgh over the last 100 years. Come and join us to reminisce!
The Wee Museum of Memory (Reminiscence Centre) B 07714 783726 V 353 G LEITH A1 2
Aug 5-26 11:00-15:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990
National Galleries of Scotland
K Visual art
Be inspired by stories of collaboration, creativity and rebellion. This major survey of feminist art celebrates the incredible women who challenged and changed the face of British culture.
Modern (Modern Two)
B 0131 624 6200 V 66 G D1 28
Jul 29-Aug 26 10:00-17:00 £14.00 (£12.00 O) (£7.00 SD) (£4.00 CU)
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Assembly Festival U
Remarkable stone sculptures from new and established artists. Zimbabwe is renowned for some of the best work in the world. 'These sculptures have an immediate impact beyond their place of origin... brilliantly adventurous' (Sunday Times).
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Jul 31-Aug 26 10:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)
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007 Voices of Bond
Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
Immerse yourself in the world of 007 and the legendary voices that have accompanied Bond. Goldfinger, Skyfall, Diamonds Are Forever and more brought to life by agents Ella McCready, Alex Beharrell and the Night Owl band. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 13:45(50m) £17.00 (£16.00) (£58.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 13:45(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F) S
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FRP A cappella, Experimental
Ten beatboxers, armed only with their microphones, attempt to transcend the algorithm by using society's most versatile weapon – the human voice.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 17:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F) S
Johan Hartman – Bass Baritone, Ailsa Aitkenhead – Piano
TFRP Classical, Vocal
Rising American opera star and composer Johan Hartman is joined by Edinburgh’s Ailsa Aitkenhead in two varied programs. Works include lieder and songs by Schubert and Finzi, as well as Mr Hartman’s own songs.
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
2 Guys, 3 Drams: The Ultimate Live Blues and Whisky Experience
The Rhythm and Booze Project N Blues, Food and Drink
Join duo The Rhythm and Booze Project as they serve up raucous blues music and three superb Scotch whiskies. 2022 and 2023 Fringe sell-out show. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (MumbleMusic.net). theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 8-10,12-17,19-24 18:40(1h5m) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 8-10,12-17,19-24 20:15(1h5m) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 11,18 20:35(1h5m) £20.00 (£19.00) Aug 11,18 22:10(1h5m) £20.00 (£19.00) S
Nick Harper
FK Acoustic, Rock
Double Herald Angel Award winner, Nick's rich acoustic/folk heritage (son of folk legend Roy Harper) is recognised worldwide. 'One of the finest guitarists; soaring vocals, epic songs' (Mojo). 'Acoustic Hendrix!' (Guitar). 'Betjeman with a guitar' (Guitarist).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 7-11 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£3.00 S) (£40.00 F) S
12th Year! John Hunt Four O'Clock
Afternoon Blues and Swing
21st Century Blues Legends
Fj Blues, Vocal 'Fantastic!' (Jools Holland). 'Boogie-woogie slide-guitar master' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Like Seasick Steve in a science lab' (Ian Rankin). 'The Fringe's most unique, inventive and soulful blues performer, fantastic gig' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 3,7,9-10,14,16-18,22,24 16:00(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
21: The Music of Adele
Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute Homage to one of music’s most-awarded females. Hits Rolling In the Deep, Someone Like You and Set Fire to The Rain sung by the awe-inspiring Ella McCready, newest recruit to Night Owl Shows. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 15:55(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 15:55(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
22 Mirrors – A Musical Journey Through the Tarot
Giulia Drummond
FKP New writing, Dance
Joined by two musicians and two dancers, Brazilian singer/songwriter Giulia Drummond takes us through a ritualistic performance exploring the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot.
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2 Aug 11,18 19:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)
"26" Songs Nicole Cassandra Smit Wants to Sing
Nicole Cassandra Smit
FjP Jazz, International
Scotland's Queen of Blues, Nicole Cassandra Smit turns her hand on jazz with a stellar new quintet, interpreting standards from Dinah Washington to Monica Zetterlund to Astrud Gilberto.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 2 22:00(1h30m) £16.00 (£13.00) (£40.00 F)
AcadePitch Productions FRP A cappella, Comedy District 12, Katniss Everdeen, Ryanair. Worlds collide in this daring crossover. A cappella brings the popular Hunger Games universe to life as performers take to the stage in an all-singing, all-dancing adventure through the Capitol. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 15:35(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£26.00 F)
100 Years of Musicals! Show Choir
UP A cappella, Musical theatre
Join the UK’s No 1 show choir on a joyous journey through the rich history of musical theatre throughout the century. Featuring much-loved songs from every decade, it's a fun-filled a cappella show for all the family. theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 12:35(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)
The A Cappella Xperience
The Bristol Suspensions RP A cappella, Live Music
The Bristol Suspensions are back with a show like no other. They will take you on a journey through their 10th year as a group – their triumphs, their pressures and every moment in between.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 14:00(1h) £12.50 (£10.50)
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Aaaah Look Who It Is:
Jed Potts and Nicole Smit, Again!
Jed Potts and Nicole Cassandra Smit
Fj Jazz, Blues
The duo are back with their take on jazz, country and bluesy soundscapes. Tears and chuckles guaranteed. For fans of Patsy Cline, George Jones and Nina Simone.
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Dave Series
FjP Jazz, Live music
Three of Scotland's most creative musicians present music written to reflect the changes that are affecting wildlife's natural habitats. Dave has been described as sounding 'like a blue note session from an alternate universe' (AllAboutJazzUSA.com).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Mozart With the Glendal Quintet
The Glendal Quintet
jP Classical
RCS graduates Aaron Hartnell-Booth (clarinet), Sophie Hamilton and Yik Liang Soo (violins), Aaron Morrison (viola) and Rebekah Lesan (cello) play Mozart's Clarinet quintet, Bowen's Phantasy Quintet and premiere Nigel Don's Clarinet Quintet. Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
Derek Smith
K Blues, Acoustic
Following successful shows (2021/22/23), Scottish blues singer/guitarist Derek Smith (Main Street Blues) returns to perform his new show of up-tempo acoustic blues and roots classics, including re-arranged original blues from his back catalogue.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon
Malt and Rye
TFj Blues, Acoustic
The Scottish acoustic guitar and double-bass duo’s sixth Fringe, playing
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years by greats like Robert Johnson and Willie Dixon. Expect passionate playing and also some humour.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Sarah Borges TKP Cabaret
Sarah Borges plays an acoustic set of all the great Lady Gaga songs, accompanying herself on the piano and guitar. Le Monde (Dirty Martini)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
ABBA Gold The Concert
Solid Gold ABBA
hFN Tribute, Live music
Mamma Mia! The UK's ultimate ABBA tribute show returns to Edinburgh Fringe following two sold-out performances last year. Get your tickets quick and get ready to dance, jive and have the time of your life.
The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Tony Randle
FjP Acoustic, Live music
Please join me and listen to some original guitar compositions which draw from various styles and genres. Embark on a panoramic sound journey which encompasses space, the natural world and ancient times.
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Aug 21-23 20:00(45m) £20.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)
Absolutely (not) Free –
An Evening of Zappa
Pygmy Twylyte
N Rock, Jazz
A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, snowballs and stinky feet! Two nights only!
Bannermans (Back Cave (standing)) B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5
Aca-ballad of a Uni Student
Steelworks A Cappella FKP A cappella, Vocal Pitch perfect at a UK uni? Follow Steelworks as they sing and dance their way through a year in the life of a broke uni student and pose the question, why would anyone go to uni? theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) V 9 G D5 2
Acoustic McCartney
Gus Boyd
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One guitar, one voice. Solo interpretations of Paul McCartney songs from Beatles and Wings. Expect to hear: Yesterday, Here There and Everywhere, Fool on the Hill, The Long and Winding Road, Let It Be, Hey Jude... and more.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2 Aug
Acoustic Sting
Gus Boyd
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One voice, one guitar. Well-crafted interpretations of great songs from the back catalogues of The Police and Sting, from Gus Boyd's sell-out shows at AMC since 2016. Roxanne, Fields of Gold, Every Breath You Take... and many more. Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 24 17:30(55m) £14.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 UDC)
Still Someone Like Me
Fringe Management
TK Cabaret
Sarah Borges returns to Le Monde after two sell-out years. Sarah further explores Adele's songbook and firmly establishes that to Sarah 'She is Someone Like Me'. Not to be missed.
Le Monde (Dirty Martini)
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Afrobit TT OJO
FNP Comedy
Afrobeat is taking the world and entertainment industry by storm. TT OJO is a company based in the UK with practical experience in management of shows both locally and internationally.
Hype (Unit 5C) (Back Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 561 G F1 2
Alasdair Cameron – Piano Recital
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Alasdair is back with a programme including Für Elise, the Moonlight Sonata and music by Schubert and Liszt. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 18 15:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00 SUDO)
An Afternoon with the Classical Guitar
Stewart Kelly jP Classical
Join Stewart Kelly for a journey around the world as you listen to the beauty of the classical guitar repertoire.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 4-10 23:40(50m)
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Alastair Savage and Alice Allen: Scotland and Beyond
Alastair Savage and Alice Allen
Fj Acoustic, Folk
Outstanding fiddle and cello duo perform tracks from their new 2024 album release. Unmissable for those wanting to experience traditional music at its best. 'Music in the moment' (Herald). 'Breathtaking effortlessness' (BrightYoungFolk.com).
St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room)
Afterparty in New Orleans
The Slick Skillet Serenaders
M Jazz, Blues
New Orleans band playing American blues, jazz, jug band and string band. Debut of their cabaret style from the Mississippi Delta. An afterparty from another time, as seen at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £10, £12, £13 and £15
Aug 19 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Akiko Okamoto in Concert
Akiko Okamoto – Piano
R Classical
Japanese pianist Akiko Okamoto returns to the Fringe after some years' absence to give a solo recital of music by Chopin, Debussy, Beethoven and others. Come and welcome her back!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 20 16:30(1h) £12.00
Akiko Okamoto Plays Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2
Akiko Okamoto and Scottish Strings
R Classical
Japanese pianist Akiko Okamoto is joined by Scottish strings to play Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New
Alastair Savage and Friends
Fj Acoustic, Folk
Alastair returns to the magical Canongate Kirk for his unique celebration of the Scots fiddle tradition. Featuring a stellar cast of top performers from the folk music world. 'Master of the instrument' (ThreeWeeks).
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Alastair Savage:
The Scottish Fiddle Story
Alastair Savage with Gregor Blamey and John Shedden
FjP Folk, Spoken word
A fascinating insight into Scottish fiddle history. Leading exponent Alastair Savage performs melodies alongside a specially written script read by legendary actor John Shedden. 'A must for aficionados' (Herald). 'Master of the instrument' (ThreeWeeks).
St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 2
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Ali Affleck – A Night in New Orleans... The Hot Roots of Jazz
Ali Affleck
TFNP Jazz, Blues
The sounds of the city that changed the world! Award-winning vocalist and all star band celebrate 1920s/30s jazz age bangers. 'Masterclass in grassroots jazz/blues' SSSSS (Edinburgh49.com).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 2,5,11 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 22,24 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 20-21,23,25 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing
Ali Affleck and Bedlam Swing
FN Jazz, Blues
Vivacious award-winning vocalist pays homage to trailblazing jazz divas. ‘Stunningly expressive’ SSSSS (San Diego Union-Tribune). 'Musical Storyteller' (Scotsman). 'Such authenticity' (BBC Sounds).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 4,13 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 15,18,25 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
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Ali Affleck presents: 1933 –Wild Women of the Prohibition
Ali Affleck and The Gin Mill Genies
FN Jazz, Blues Party harder than Gatsby! Celebrate the strong blues vocalists who pioneered the blues and built careers in Prohibition Era. Bawdy, brave... wildy fun! Sold out in 2022!
'Musical storyteller' (Scotsman).
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 3,15,18 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 22,24 17:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 6,21,23 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
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Ali Affleck Presents Billie Holiday... Her Joys and Blues
Ali Affleck and Bedlam Swing FNP Jazz, Blues
Scotland's 'Queen of vintage blues and jazz' (OC Weekly) pays homage to the Lady in Satin. Best Jazz Vocalist 2014, nominee 2017-20 (Scottish Jazz Awards). 'Astounding vocals’ SSSSS (San Diego Union-Tribune).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 8 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 17 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Ali and The Vagabond Jacks –Hot Roots Jazz, Highway
Honky-tonk, Rags and Blues
The Vagabond Jacks – with Mike Summers as MD
TFNP Jazz, Blues
Fresh new international collective The Vagabond Jacks bring Chicago's 1920's hot blues and jazz to Speakeasy cellar bar!
Moody blues and steamy hits from the 1920s. Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 3,8 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 5-6,8-9,11,16 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Aug 6-7 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
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All the Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
The False Seasons
TFK Pop
Tribute act The False Seasons return to the Fringe. Hear favourites including Big Girls Don't Cry and Sherry. To sing along to December 1963 in August 2024 book early!
Le Monde (Shanghai)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
Aug 6-18 14:30(50m) £16.00 (£12.50) (£50.00 F) S
All These Pretty Things
Tracey Yarad (Australia/USA)
TM Theatre, Storytelling
What do you do when your husband runs off with your teenage goddaughter? Write some songs, dye your wedding dress black, and make a show! ‘A soulful, steely-eyed storyteller’ (Madeleine Peyroux). Beautiful, breathtakingly honest’ (BroadwayWorld.com). www.traceyyarad.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 17:10(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 17:10(1h5m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 17:10(1h5m) £13.00 (£11.00)
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Allman Brothers Appreciation by Safehouse
Safehouse / StirlingVision
NP Blues, Rock
Scotland's mercurial and psychedelic Safehouse return, playing homage to the Allman Brothers Band. Double-drum kit and harmony guitars with a set drawn from Live at the Fillmore, alongside classics like Dreams and Rambling Man. Stramash (Stramash) B 0131 623 4353 V 342 G D5 2
Aug 8,15,22 22:00(1h15m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Amazing Soundtracks for String Quartet: From Morricone to Harry Potter
The Random String Quartet
FUP Live music, Film
Experience the magic of unforgettable film music! Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through iconic soundtracks, brought to life by the passion of a young Italian string quartet.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: The Road Trip
Ken Wood and the Mixers
TFK Soul, Theatre
This award-winning show connects audiences with the energy and emotion of great R&B and soul acts. Anecdotes and songs from John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and many more.
Aquapella
UP A cappella
'Aquapella are the real deal!' (TheWeeReview.com). Bath's premier award-winning a cappella group return to the Fringe! With a passion for performing, Aquapella invite you to experience vocal music like never before through an eclectic range of new music.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Archie Fisher
Archie Fisher
FK Acoustic, Folk
'One of Britain's finest song interpreters' (SingOut.org). 'Seems like Archie invented Scottish folk' (Boston Globe). With his soft, mellifluous voice plus carefully constructed and executed guitar accompaniments, Archie has long been one of the best-known Scottish singers.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10 16:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
'...and Jazz was born in Scotland...'
Brian Molley Quartet
jP Jazz, Folk
Celebrating shared history between jazz and Scottish folk music, Glasgow’s BMQ present an innovative world premiere where gospel, ceilidh, hoedown and jig meet in a sizzling alliance. ‘A treat’ (Rolling Stone). ‘Mesmerising’ (Huffington Post).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 17-18 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£48.00 F) S
Andrea's 21st-Century Speakeasy!
Andrea Carlson and the Love Police!
TFN Jazz, Vocal
Our 21st-century speakeasy swings at the return of silken-voiced Andrea Carlson – multi award-winning Memphis, Tennessee-born singer/guitarist/songwriter and her international ensemble! Fall in love with hot, hip, romantic, Golden Age jazz... Ab-so-lute-ly jazzed!
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 5-6,12-13 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
The Angels Of Kaos Live
The Angels Of Kaos
M Live music, Choral
Join North London's finest casual singers for an eclectic mix of sensational songs in all manner of styles from folk to funk, all laced with heavenly harmonies. Audience participation not compulsory but might be irresistible!
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)
B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Aug 25 16:30(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Annaliesa Rose Sings the Peter Allen Songbook
Annaliesa Rose feat. Musical Director Daryl Wallis on keys
TFL Cabaret
This show shines a new light on Peter Allen in his capacity as gifted composer/songwriter, while also showcasing Annaliesa Rose's unique and diverse vocal expertise, with fabulous musical director Daryl Wallis on keys.
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 23-24 20:30(1h) £13.50 (£11.50) (£42.00 F)
At the Foot of the Castle
Foot Notes A Cappella
FUP A cappella, Choral
Durham University's Palatinate Award-winning choir bring you a diverse range of a cappella music from the foot of Edinburgh Castle at St. Mark's Church. From contemporary chart-toppers to choral masterpieces, there's something for everyone! artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show
Attila the Stockbroker / PBH's Free Fringe L Acoustic, Historical
Unique. Back by popular demand. Performance poet Attila and his lifelong self-taught passion. Crumhorns, cornamuse, five different recorders and sausage bassoon. Songs about the Levellers, Diggers and Ranters of 1649. Early music meets punk! St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)
B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 9,16 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Bach Albinoni Handel
Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh
FRP Classical, Live music
The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to Canongate Kirk with soloists John Cameron (piano), Sheena Jardine (violin) and Aaron Akugbo (trumpet) in a programme of Bach concertos, an Albinoni trumpet concerto, Handel and Boyce. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Aug 15 19:30(1h10m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SUDC) (£28.00 F)
Bach and Romance
Stefan Warzycki
FK Classical
Virtuoso pianist Stefan Warzycki returns with a programme including works by Scriabin, Moszkowski and Chopin, which has as its centrepiece Brahms's monumental piano arrangement of Bach's magnificent Chaconne in D minor. Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 15 12:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
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Bach Cello Suite Preludes
Anne-Isabel Meyer
R Classical
This talented London-based cellist returns to the Fringe to perform the Preludes from all the Bach Cello Suites in one lunchtime recital.
St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 28
Bach Cello Suites
Anne-Isabel Meyer
R Classical
This talented London-based cellist returns to the Fringe to give her annual recital of all the Bach Cello Suites over three consecutive days. Come and listen and escape from the bustle that is Edinburgh in August.
St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 28
Aug 13-15 13:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Bach Mozart Vivaldi
Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh
FR Classical, Live music
The Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh return to Canongate Kirk with soloists Angela Hicks (soprano) and Hannah Foster (flute) in a programme featuring Bach's solo Cantata Ich Habe Genug and the Vivaldi flute concerto The Goldfinch.
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Aug 12 19:30(1h10m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SUDC) (£28.00 F)
Aug 17 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) S
Bach Organ Music
David Hamilton
jP Classical
Programme includes the Partita O Gott, du frommer Gott, Prelude and Fugue in G (BWV 535), and a selection of Chorale Preludes, on the world-famous Frobenius organ in the fabulous acoustics of Canongate Kirk.
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Ballad Across Sea:
Chinese Folk Songs
Juniper Lai
FR World music, Folk
Juniper Lai, a Chinese folk singer and poet. With Ballad Across Sea, she weaves tales of homelands and foreign lands, infusing beautiful folk songs with diverse influences to forge a new identity.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 17-24 22:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00
Balls Deep with Xirita
Xirita
NP
Dance
Get Balls Deep with Italian/Australian artist Xirita as she transforms a ball pit into a bilingual experience of dance, soul and energy. Beats will be pumping and balls will be flying in this unique musical exchange.
Ballie Ballerson (Ball Pit)
B 0131 226 0000 V 263 G E4
Banks and Braes
Alison Bishop and Stuart Hope
FL Classical, Vocal
A tour of the lowlands of Scotland in song. Including settings of texts from Scott, Stevenson, McDiarmid and of course Burns with music by Schumann, Schubert, Ravel, Bennett and Musgrave amongst others.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Barbra Streisand, A Star Was Born
Sally McGreevy
NP Storytelling, Live music
Barbra – singer, actress, songwriter, producer, philanthropist and superstar. To hear the story of her life, alongside tunes that have accompanied it, join skilled storyteller and vocalist
Sally and her trio.
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 10,17 15:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 11,14,16
Back to Black:
The Music of Amy Winehouse
Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
Following sell-out runs globally, this award-winning show starring Reine Beau returns for a fifth year taking you on a moving journey through the career of a modern legend.
Includes Valerie and Rehab.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-24 20:55(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 20:55(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
Balalaika and Piano Recital
Romanychev Brothers
TFR Classical, Live music
Award-winning duo of brothers from St. Petersburg come back to Scotland after nine years. The concert programme includes arrangements of Russian folk songs, transcriptions of classical music and modern works for balalaika and piano.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 5-6,8-9 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00 O) (£48.00 F)
Aug 10 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00
(£48.00 F)
Beach Boys Sounds
The Beached Boys
TFK Live music, Pop
UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute The Beached Boys return in 2024. Hear hits including Surfin' USA and California Girls. Wouldn’t it be nice to experience some Good Vibrations?
Get your Hawaiian shirts ready and book early!
Le Monde (Dirty Martini)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
Beans on Toast
Beans on Toast, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
FN Live Music, Folk
The celebrated people’s champion of the modern-folk scene, Beans on Toast, will return to the Edinburgh Fringe this year for a week of shows at The Voodoo Rooms. 'He’s a budding national treasure' (RnR).
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
The Beatbox Collective: What's Your Sound?
The Beatbox Collective Tj Vocal, Comedy
Do not miss this unique performance of 100% vocal sound you never thought humanly possible! 'If you didn't think you were a beatbox fan before, they will prove you wrong' SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
The Beauty of Bacharach
Ladyblue Music presents Jazz Undercover FjP Jazz, Vocal
Songs from one of the most beloved composers of the 20th century, Burt Bacharach, lovingly interpreted by acclaimed London jazz/blues/soul vocalist Kerry-Jo Hodgkin and leading Scottish jazz guitarist Malcolm MacFarlane. Celebrating 13 years of collaboration!
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 20-21,23 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 22,24 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 10,17 20:00(2h30m) £12.00
Beefheart – Old Farts at Play Orange Claw Hammer N Rock, Jazz
OCH, following their triumphant appearance at Zappanale in Germany, continue reworking the music of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band for the 21st century. Psychedelic rock meets free jazz meets the blues!
Bannermans (Back Cave (standing)) B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5
Beldon Haigh: World Got So Dumb
Beldon Haigh FNP Rock, Absurdist
Beldon Haigh performing their stunning new album World Got So Dumb in the world-famous masks of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Bizarre, absurd, funny, disturbing and musically outstanding.
Whistlebinkies (Live Music Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 8,17,21-22 22:00(1h30m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 9,15 00:00(1h30m) (Free Non-Ticketed)
The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 25 20:00(2h) £12.00 (£5.00) (£2.00 SUDO)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Beyond the Blue – Songs Inspired by the Poems of Donna Ashworth
Nina Blaszczyk and Phil Baggaley
FKP Acoustic, Poetry
Singer-songwriters Nina Blaszczyk and Phil Baggaley bring you a collection of beautiful original songs. Let calming melodies and thoughtful lyrics take you on a moving musical journey. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4
Aug 19-21 15:10(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Big Band Bublé – Scotland's Number One Tribute Show
Michael Hastie with Jon Ritchie and That Swing Sensation FR Swing, Jazz
Mesmerising performances capturing the essence of Michael Bublé’s timeless music in an unforgettable experience. Be transported by the smooth, velvety voice and charismatic presence that make Michael Hastie a national favourite. Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 24 19:30(2h) £20.00 (£17.50) (£50.00 F)
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The Billy Joel Story
Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
A feel-good and uplifting showcase of the life and music of the 150 million record-selling Piano Man. Uptown Girl, Always a Woman and Piano Man brought to life with the energy and charisma of Angus Munro. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 18:05(50m) £17.00 (£16.00) (£58.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 18:05(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
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Billy Jones
FL
Acoustic, Folk
Sweden-based Scottish songwriter/guitarist, finally back home. New/original songs and old favourites from a catalogue spanning 60 years. Folk-n-country, rock-n-blues. Roll-up, roll-up, all o' yous. Get your tickets, form a queue. Billy's only passing through.
www.liljansmusik.com/slainte-37578289
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 17 17:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 UDOC) (£34.00 F)
BirdWorld – Nurture
BirdWorld
TFMP Jazz, Contemporary
BirdWorld attend the Fringe on the eve of releasing Nurture, with a set-up of cello, kit, kalimbas and percussion, featuring alternative, electronic, Afro-Cuban and classical music alongside a flux of field recordings spanning industrial and natural landscapes. Summerhall (TechCube 0) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Black and Gold
University of Leeds A Cappella Society
Fj A cappella, Live Music
Join The Songsmiths for an afternoon of style and sophistication through the form of sleek a cappella – a suave a cappella speakeasy where everybody is invited! theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 15:10(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
The Blondie Story
Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
A high-octane trip through the music of one of the architects of Punk. Reine Beau and the full Night Owl Band deliver a killer blow with versions of Atomic, Heart of Glass and One Way or Another. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-24 18:45(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 18:45(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
Blowing Through the Ages
John Sampson and Gina Baker
FjP Classical
An engaging ramble across 500 years of music. Virtuoso musicians John Sampson, on a variety of period instruments, and Gina Baker, on piano, play the music that has inspired them throughout their celebrated professional careers. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 8 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
Blue Note Nights – A New Dawn!
JazzMain
TFM Jazz, Live music
A brand-new, riveting show from JazzMain where the spotlight falls on 'cool' jazz that transformed 1950s/60s America. It ushered in the Blue Note record label which conquered the world of jazz.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 2,6,9,12,14 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.50) (£11.00 SU) (£30.00 F)
Blues Guitar Duo – Hot Tin Roof
Hot Tin Roof
TFQ Blues, Live music
Their twelfth Fringe appearance playing a vast range of blues songs, including originals, this formidable, must-see guitar duo consists of Andy on acoustic and singing and Gavin playing electric.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug
£12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
The Blueswater
The Blueswater
FN Blues, Live music
Award-winning Edinburgh blues band The Blueswater perform five raucous gigs in the city's best live music venue, the Jazz Bar. Expect a wild party. SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Wonderful' (Clare Cavanaugh, BBC). 'Definitely a band to watch' (Blues in Britain).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
£14.00 (£13.00)
Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
Duane Forrest
TR Acoustic, Storytelling
Duane Forrest performs acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs, from Bob Marley to Toots and the Maytals, that reshaped countless lives, including his own.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
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Bonnie Bayou
Jennifer Ewan Band
FQ Blues, World music
The Jennifer Ewan Band performs a stirring mix of compelling original songs, Louisiana blues and old-time Cajun dance music with a Celtic tint. ‘Jennifer is a Scottish rising star’ (BBC Radio Scotland, The Janice Forsyth Show).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 14,16,18,23,25 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Boogie Silent Disco
Walking Tours with a Scottish Twist
Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tours
FR Walk, Comedy
Back for our sixth Edinburgh Fringe and with some more shenanigans under our kilts. Join Roo and her Boogie Shoes
Silent Disco Walking Party through the historic streets of Auld Reekie.
theSpace on the Mile (Meeting Point Outside of The Radisson Blu Hotel on the Mile)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 2-3,9-10,23-24 17:30(1h) £15.50 (£12.50) (£50.00 F)
Aug 3,10,24 16:00(1h) £15.50 (£12.50) (£50.00 F)
Aug 4,11,25 13:00(1h) £15.50 (£12.50) (£50.00 F)
Aug 10,24 14:30(1h) £15.50 (£12.50) (£50.00 F)
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Borodin and Friends
Anne-Isabel Meyer (cello) and Julian Jacobson (piano)
R Classical
Join this brilliant London-based cello/piano duo as they return to the Fringe to present a series of two concerts of music by Borodin, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and others. Not to be missed!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 13,15 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
Steve Garrett and Peter Lowit
Fj Jazz, Folk
Tasteful, melodic, attractive and readily accessible new music for guitar and double bass. Two perfectly contrasted instruments and players with some truly magical playing in a beautiful setting.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 12-13 14:30(1h) £14.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
Brace Yourselves!
Full Score Barbershop Choir
FQ A cappella, Family-friendly
Hold on to your boater hats, because Full Score is back to bring barbershop to the Fringe. Prepare for a dazzling show packed with Disney, musical theatre, and jazz classics like you’ve never heard them before!
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
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Broadside Ballads
Gilded Balloon and Alston/Kirk
Overdrive and the Internationale
MP Historical, Pop
Step into history as members of iconic Scottish bands Del Amitri, Orange Juice, Bluebells and more take audiences on an immersive journey into the heart of Scotland's rich cultural heritage through a captivating blend of music and projection.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 15-21 21:30(1h) £20.00 (£18.00)
BrÒg
Gary West, Greg Borland and Sandy Brechin
FR Folk
BrÒg features the legendary Gary West on pipes, whistles, vocals and guitar; virtuoso fiddler Greg Borland on fiddle and bass; the sensational Sandy Brechin on accordion. Tunes and songs from the Scots tradition by three of Scotland's finest musicians.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Brass Tracks
Brass Tracks Quintet
FRP Classical, Swing
The acclaimed quintet Brass Tracks bring the best of Broadway to this year’s Fringe. Showcasing the music of Elton John, through to traditional hits by Sondheim to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Brass Tracks are on for one night only!
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 12 18:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
Brian Kellock and Colin Steele play Oliver!
Colin Steele
RP Jazz, Swing
Scotland’s premier jazz duo celebrate this timeless classic. Who Will Buy a ticket? After Reviewing the Situation, you’ll Pick a Pocket or Two to buy one. A Fine Life and some Oom-Pah-Pah guaranteed!
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 7-11 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) S
Brian Kennedy –A Love Letter To Joni Volume 2
Brian Kennedy KP
Joni Mitchell turned 80 on 7 November 2023, and Brian marked her milestone birthday by recording a second love letter volume of his favourite Joni classics. Celebrate this unique experience.
Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (Greyfriars Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 508 G E4
Aug 8,11 19:00(1h10m) £20.00 (£19.00)
Bruce Davies –You've Got A Friend
Bruce Davies
K Folk, Solo show
Great songs of the 70s from James Taylor, Carole King, John Denver, Don McLean and many more from the singer/songwriter era. Performed by 'one of Scotland's best singers' (Tom Paxton). Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B
Burns Night Hootenanny!
Candle Concerts
Fj Folk, Storytelling
Acclaimed novelist Alastair Sim reads Burns’ poetry alongside live performances of Scottish folk music – by candlelight. Features a special musical performance of Burns’ iconic Tam O’Shanter. 'Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com). St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 10,16,21,23 19:00(1h) £19.50 (£14.50) (£7.50 SUDC) (£38.00 F) S
Cadenza
j A cappella
Cadenza’s unique style of a cappella will have you grooving all day. Our show-stoppers and chart-toppers depict a day at Cambridge University, whirling you through the realms of smooth jazz, seraphic choirs and well-known pop bangers! theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 14:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F) S
Cadenza at the Fringe 2024
Cadenza Fj Classical, Choral
Cadenza's ever-popular Fringe concert in Greyfriars Kirk features music by Ravel, Whitacre, Wheeler and Mozart's Coronation Mass. One of Scotland’s leading mixed-voice choirs performs with an orchestra and professional soloists. Don't miss it!
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
Aug 24 19:30(1h45m) £18.00 (£16.00) (£5.00 C)
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Caledonia
Elsa Jean McTaggart
TFUP Folk, Traditional
Highly skilled Scottish duo Elsa McTaggart and Gary Lister return to the Fringe 2024 to bring you the best of Scotland's folk and Celtic music. Interspersed with storytelling and video footage, this is another gem of a show. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2 14:35(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F) Aug 3-24 14:35(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)
California Dreams Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
An immersive trip through California in the late 60s/70s when a collective of musical legends changed the world. Features hits from The Mamas and The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds and more. Sell-out 2023. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-24 16:55(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 16:55(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
Camille O'Sullivan: Loveletter
Assembly Festival by arrangement with Tim Whitehead TL Theatre, Cabaret
Camille celebrates her 20th year in Edinburgh!
‘Queen of the Fringe’ (BBC) celebrates much-loved and missed dear friend Shane McGowan, Sinead O’Connor, Cohen, Bowie and Radiohead. ’Spellbinding storytelling in song.’ SSSSS (Times). SSSSS (Scotsman). Assembly Roxy (Central) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XJul 31 21:35(1h15m) £14.00 Aug 1,5-6,8,13-15 21:35(1h15m) £19.00 (£17.00)
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-17 21:35(1h15m) £22.00 (£20.00)
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El Canto del Viento: The Song of the Wind
Amando Risueño
TFjP World music, Folk
Refined Argentinian guitarist/singer Amando Risueño brings with passion music from his country, paying homage to Atahualpa Yupanqui but also to Carlos Gardel and Astor Piazzolla. 'Talented soloist, classy and considerate' (Songlines.co.uk).
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Aug 5-9 17:00(50m) £20.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
The Carole King and James Taylor Story Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
Journey through the intertwined careers of two legends of music. Includes I Feel The Earth Move, Natural Woman, You've Got A Friend and more. Presented by Night Owl's Dan Clews and Hannah Richards. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
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Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-24 15:50(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 15:50(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F) S
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Cash and Diamond: Tribute Show
Peter Perké Productions
TFK Tribute
Get ready for a musical extravaganza as multi award-winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair pay tribute to American legends, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. Their phenomenal show promises to rock the house with unforgettable performances.
Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller) B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4
Aug 12 20:00(2h) £16.50 (£10.00)
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
Cash Out of Hand: A Convict's Tale
The Hár
FR Storytelling
Thief. Murderer. Gentleman. The Hár presents a unique musical setting of a harrowing Australian-Irish story: the exploits of Irish convict, escapee, and bushranger, Martin Cash, brought to life with traditional tunes.
Leith Depot (Leith Depot)
B 0131
4738 V 214 G LEITH C2
Catriona Price & Friends
Catriona Price & Friends
FL Folk
Inspired by poetry from her homeland of Orkney, violinist/ vocalist/composer Catriona Price’s debut solo show Hert, featuring nine musicians, draws influence from folk, pop and jazz to explore the rich tapestry of Orkney life. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)
B 0131 226 0000 V 301 G E5
B 0131 226 0000 V 72 G F5 2
Aug 14 20:30(2h5m) £16.50
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 16 14:30(1h) £16.50 (£10.00)
Celebrity Recitals 2024 – 1
Francesca Massey
Fj Classical
One of the UK’s foremost recitalists presents a programme of stunning virtuosity, including Liszt’s Fantasia and Fugue on BACH and Oskar Lindberg’s Sonata in G minor as well as music by Bach, Mendelssohn and Franck.
St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral) B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Jul 31 19:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£7.00
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Celebrity Recitals 2024 – 2
Tom Bell
Fj Classical
Renowned as a performer, educator and animateur, Tom Bell brings the remarkable music of Olivier Messiaen to St Giles’ with the French master’s final great organ work, Le Livre du Saint-Sacrement. St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral) B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Aug 7 19:30(1h45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£7.00 SU) (£24.00 F) S
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Michael Harris
Fj Classical
Michael Harris, Organist of St Giles' Cathedral, puts the world-renowned Rieger organ in St Giles' through its paces with music by de Grigny, Weckmann, JS Bach (Prelude and Fugue in E-flat BWV 552) and Vierne. St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral) B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Aug 14 19:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£7.00 SU) (£24.00 F)
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Celine Dion Experience
Featuring Jasmine Alice
Elsa Jean McTaggart
TFU Folk, Storytelling
Jasmine Alice is an internationally acclaimed vocalist who will take you on a thrilling musical journey through the life of the iconic Celine Dion. Sing along to your favourite Celine hits of all time.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2 18:05(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-10,12-17 18:05(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)
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Cello and Piano Recital: Romantic
Sonatas by Grieg and Bridge
Christine Hurley / Nancy Crook
Fj Classical
Christine and Nancy return to the Fringe to perform Grieg's romantic sonata, with its beautiful melodies and harmonies, together with Bridge's lyrical and emotional sonata.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Celtic
Àirdan
U Acoustic, Folk
'Raw energy and a modern young twist' (Celtic Music Radio). Àirdan, a vibrant trad band from Edinburgh, blending high-energy grooves and dynamic melodies, swapping between fiddle, accordion, guitar and drums. www.airdanmusic.com
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
Aug 23 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.50 SUDC) (£36.00 F)
Aug 24 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.50 SUDC) (£36.00 F)
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Celtic Harp Music with Harriet Earis
Harriet Earis
Q Traditional, Acoustic
A lively concert of Welsh, Irish and Scottish harp music from one of Europe's best exponents of the Celtic harp. Award-winning harpist Harriet Earis' solo performance is not one to miss.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 15 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SUDC)
Celtic Roots
Kevin Littlejohn and Right Here Productions
TFj Traditional, Compilation
'This is my homeland, my heart is here.' A creative musical journey through some of the best Celtic melodies that connect us to our roots and the places we call home. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 15:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Celticana: Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie
Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie
Fj Blues, Folk
Bold, eloquent songwriting combines with acoustic guitar, virtuoso harmonica and mellifluous vocals. 'Together, the Scottish pair has introduced a version of Americana music that raises the bar for everyone' (Texas Lifestyle Magazine). www.steveandspider.com
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 20 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
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Choral Celebration
St Giles' Cathedral Choir
Fj Classical
St Giles' Cathedral Choir celebrates the St Giles' 900th anniversary with a programme of sacred music old and new, from medieval to modern, including some of the works commissioned since 2019 for the St Giles' 900 Choirbook project.
St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral) B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Aug 23 19:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Choral Pride
Calton Consort
j Choral, A cappella
The Edinburgh-based chamber choir Calton Consort presents an hour of choral music from LGBTQ+ composers and allies.
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Claire Martin with The Martin Sjöstedt Trio
Claire Martin / The Martin Sjöstedt Trio
L Jazz, Vocal
Renowned UK jazz vocalist and multi-award winner, Claire Martin OBE, reunites with her accomplished Swedish trio, led by exceptional pianist and arranger, Martin Sjöstedt, for their latest collaboration Almost in Your Arms.
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2 Aug
Aug 11 19:30(2h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Classical Bagpipe Music –Scotland's Hidden Treasure
The Piobaireachd Society
FK Traditional, Classical
In this concert you will hear a variety of piobaireachd, the classical music of the great Highland bagpipe, Scotland’s national instrument. The musicians are all leading exponents of this wonderful music.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Classical Guitar Jonathan Prag
Jonathan Prag
FUP Classical, World music
Jonathan’s dazzling new wide-ranging programme includes Tarrega’s Capricho Arabe, beautiful melodies by O'Carolan, Bach, a Paraguayan barcarolle, a haunting Theodorakis elegy and vibrant Romanian folk dances. ‘Beautiful sound, exquisite tone’ (OntarioArtsReview.ca).
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 12,14-18 13:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Chloe Matharu
Chloe Matharu
FU Acoustic, Folk
'Absolutely incredible' (Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 4). Chloe Matharu is an award-winning Scottish-Indian singer and harpist. Her songs draw on her time as a Navigation Officer in the Merchant Navy, experiencing the natural world at sea. www.chloematharu.co.uk
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 20 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C) (£34.00 F)
Aug 22 19:00(1h) £15.00
Claude Bourbon: Progressive Blues
Claude Bourbon j Acoustic, Blues
'Breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, classical, Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso' (Altadena News). 'Bourbon has the gift of brilliant sequencing, the result is a hypnotic voyage along a river of songs and instrumentals' (FolkWorks.org).
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Clive Gregson
Clive Gregson
FK Acoustic, Contemporary
Singer, musician and record producer of world renown. Clive has featured on countless albums, had songs recorded by a variety of stars and toured with stellar musical line-ups. He's also featured in Guitar Player's 1000 Great Guitarists. www.clivegregson.com
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2 Aug
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Colin Steele and Martin Kershaw
Play Chet Baker and Stan Getz
Colin Steele
MP Jazz, Swing
Two Scottish jazz titans bring the sunshine sounds from the giants of the 1950s West Coast cool school, playing greatest hits from My Funny Valentine to Girl From Ipanema.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug
£14.00 (£12.00) S
Colin Steele Quintet
Play Miles Davis
Colin Steele N Jazz, Swing
With thrilling empathy, phenomenal solos and driving musical energy, Steele's trumpet fronts a quintet covering classic arrangements of Miles Davis's seminal albums of the 50s and 60s, from Milestones to Kind of Blue.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 14-18 22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.00) S
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The Corner Room at The Fringe
The Corner Room
K Jazz, Folk
A unique space hosted by Hope City Church nestled in the South Gyle Industrial Estate. Expect a selection of some of Scotland's best jazz musicians and singer/songwriters in an intimate environment. Full listings online.
Hope City Church Edinburgh (Pentland/Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 580 G G1
Craig on the Cliff
Craig Herbertson
FR Folk, Acoustic
Craig Herbertson, Edinburgh singer and songwriter, presents a celebration in song and story of Scotland and his home toun, Edinburgh.
St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 2
Aug 21-22 18:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
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Curmudgeon – Traditional
Scottish Folk Music
Curmudgeon Folk Band
Fj Traditional, Folk
A regular sell out at Edinburgh Fringe (including 2022 and 2023), Curmudgeon are an Edinburgh-based trio who play (mostly) Scots folk songs and tune sets and are popular Fringe regulars.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 17 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
David Vernon and Dick Lee: Reeds United. Music for Accordion and Clarinet from Around the World
David Vernon and Dick Lee
K World music
'Beautifully crafted melodies... telling stories behind each tune... light-hearted and humorous... lively interactions with the audience' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Aug 21 20:00(1h30m) £35.00
Dean Friedman – Words and Music
Dean Friedman
L Cabaret, Live music
Every song a classic! Catch this legendary singer/songwriter for an unforgettable evening of funny, profound, heartfelt songs and stories. Hear hits: Lucky Stars, Lydia, Ariel, Woman of Mine, plus four decades of fan favourites. The Fringe at Prestonfield (The Stables) B 0131 662 2310 V 105 G H6 2
Dean Martin: When You're Smilin' Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band
K Swing
Philip Contini is back with his acclaimed singing show celebrating Dean Martin: Italian-American singer, actor, comedian, recording artist, television star, King of Cool. Hit tracks and anecdotes supported by the exceptional six-piece Be Happy Band.
Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Aug 8,10,14,21,23 13:00(1h10m) £16.00 Aug 15,17 15:00(1h10m) £16.00
Aug 24 18:00(1h10m) £16.00
Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight – Clair de Lune
Candle Concerts
Fj Classical, Contemporary
Celebrate this beautiful evening with romantic piano by Chopin, Liszt and Debussy – by candlelight. Features a romantic nocturne composed specially for tonight's artist. 'Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com).
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 16,23 20:30(1h) £19.50 (£14.50) (£7.50 SUDC) (£38.00 F)
DecaDance Silent Disco
DecaDance Silent Discos
NP Dance, Event
Live DJs playing non-stop classics through your headphones, with immersive live musicians, surprises and performers bringing the dance floor to life! The ultimate party experience to sing and dance your heart out!
Assembly @ Virgin Hotel (Eve) B 0131 226 0000 V 454 G E4 2
Aug 3,10,17,24 19:00(2h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 3,10,17,24 22:00(2h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 4,11,18,25 01:00(2h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Dido and Aeneas
Coro 24 with Neil Metcalfe
j Classical, Opera
Coro 24 returns to the Fringe performing Henry Purcell's operatic masterpiece. The small vocal ensemble and band will be directed from the harpsichord by Neil Metcalfe. Dido: Holly Gowen. Aeneas: Matthew Fulton Peebles. Belinda: Maggie Kinnes. Edinburgh New Town
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Jazz
For one night only, JazzMain pays homage to Dexter Gordon in our specially curated show. This showcase will take you on a historical journey, delving into his greatest recordings. The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 5 20:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£11.00 O) (£20.00 F)
Divas of Jazz, From Fitzgerald to Jones
Hannah Hay FKP Cabaret, Jazz
A musical soirée breathing life into the timeless allure of the legendary divas of jazz. Take a journey back in time, with the iconic tales of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Norah Jones. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 21:45(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Django at the Fringe –Hard-Swinging Early Jazz
The Already in Berlin Band
FN Jazz, Swing
Straightforward hard-swinging string-led early jazz. Music by Django Reinhardt, Louis Armstrong, Stuff Smith and Sidney Bechet. Interesting arrangements and a fresh take on the classic Django-style line-up.
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 9-10,12-15 19:00(1h) £17.00 (£12.00)
Down Under: The Songs That Shaped Australia
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and We Rally Creative present
TK Cabaret, Live Music
Multi award-winning music sensation direct from Australia makes its Edinburgh debut with a celebration of Aussie hit-makers and songs that spurred change throughout history with tunes from Midnight Oil, Tina Arena and more.
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Assembly Rooms (Bijou)
XAug 1 20:30(1h) £11.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 20:30(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 20:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
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Dreams of Life and Love: A Take Note Concert
Take Note Edinburgh Choir
TFQ A cappella, Choral
Take Note Choir returns with a performance celebrating life, love, dreams and fantasies. With beautiful arrangements conducted by award-winning musician Callum Hüseyin, this concert showcases life-affirming songs spanning the globe. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 5 18:30(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F) Aug 5 20:30(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)
Driven Serious plus Support
Driven Serious
FN Folk, Rock
'You could file Driven Serious under the banner of folk-rock; but they are so much than that. They have a vibrancy that you can virtually see thrumming off them' (Crack Magazine).
Aug
Duo Malvina: Classical Guitar
Duo Malvina
jP Classical
Join Duo Malvina for an afternoon of beautiful classical guitar music for two. Featuring premieres of pieces that have never been heard in public.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Edinburgh Renaissance Band Goes Further Afield
Edinburgh Renaissance Band
FU Historical
Ten musicians with all sorts of period instruments. We journey over Europe and Central America to play fine music by many different composers. Friendly presentation, children welcome (free/ticketed entry). For the whole family. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 12-13 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£0.00 C) Aug 14 18:30(1h) £10.00 (£0.00 C)
Edinburgh Renaissance Band's Viol Rackett Show
Edinburgh Renaissance Band FU Historical, Dance
Join our award-winning and versatile musicians on a journey round the instruments of Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Many period instruments of every kind and costumed dancers. Children very welcome and free.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 18 15:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£0.00 C)
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Edinburgh Youth Orchestra
Summer Season 2024
Edinburgh Youth Orchestra
FR Classical, Live music
Edinburgh Youth Orchestra returns to Greyfriars Kirk with their Musical Director, Sian Edwards, to perform its summer programme of orchestral music: Brahms Academic Festival Overture, Pletnev Tatar Rhapsody and Shostakovich Symphony No 5. Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)
Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight –
Elegy for the Arctic Candle Concerts
Fj Pop, Classical
Relax and unwind as tonight’s artist plays contemporary piano classics by Ludovico Einaudi – by candlelight. Award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs his official most-streamed pieces. 'Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com).
B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
St Vincent's (St Vincent's)
Aug 14,22 20:30(1h) £19.50 (£14.50) (£7.50 SUDC) (£38.00 F)
The Electric 80s Show
The Electric 80s Show
FNP Tribute, Pop
Step inside the DeLorean, switch on the flux capacitor and get ready to rewind back in time for the ultimate 80s party with The Electric 80s Show.
The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Aug 9 19:30(2h30m) £30.00 (£20.00)
Elements – Adrian Lord Adrian Lord U Classical
Cheshire composer and pianist Adrian Lord returns to Edinburgh to perform Elements, a hand-picked selection of his calming and evocative piano pieces. 'His music is just sublime... You won’t be disappointed!' (Carol Garner, Buxton Festival Fringe).
St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)
B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Aug 23 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Elton John Story Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
The awe-inspiring tale and incredible music of one of the all-time greats delivered by Angus Munro and the award-winning Night Owl band. Songs such as Tiny Dancer, Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I’m Still Standing and more. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 14:50(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 14:50(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F) S
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Elvis
Oliver Harris
TK Cabaret
The sensational Oliver Harris returns to the Fringe for the ninth year running with an hour of pure Elvis Presley songs. Definitely not a traditional tribute show but a rare chance to hear this remarkable talent sing Elvis. Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller) B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4
Aug 24-25 13:50(45m)
The End of the Times?
The Ribentron Factory (Poland)
LP Experimental, Solo show
The world faces war, hunger, apocalyptic prophecies... A tribute to the poor, to children, to flora and fauna. Free DVD. A video/music show in aid of the International Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6, and £4.
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal) B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Jul 31 (45m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6, and £4.
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Espirito do Brasil
Brian Molley Quartet
M Jazz, World music
Glasgow's BMQ bring Rio's carnival sunshine to Edinburgh, celebrating and reimagining the best of Brazilian jazz. From sizzling samba to mellow bossa, hear beautifully crafted music from a world-class, multi award-winning ensemble. 'Impeccable' (BBC Radio Three).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226
Aug 15-18 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£48.00 F) S M T W
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Etta and Gladys – Glamour and Grit
Kat Brooks
FN Soul, Blues
Join gospel queen Kat and her all-star Edinburgh band for a tribute to two of soul’s greatest voices in this intimate, world-famous venue. Expect sass, harmony, blues and the truth. Sell-out show 2023.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 3,9-10,12 22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Eurovision Binge at the Fringe
Over the Water Show Choir
FU Choral, Pop
Fresh from performing in Malmö during this year's Eurovision, Liverpool's OTW bring their set of chorally innovative Eurovision classics to the Fringe. They've sung with Sam Ryder and for Mae Muller, and Loreen loves them!
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
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An Evening with Classic Brit
Nominee Cameron Mills
Cameron Mills
Fj Musical theatre, Classical
Singing sensation Cameron Mills is a Classic Brit Award-nominated, chart-topping young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities and making waves in the music world.
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Fabulous Fauré Violin and Piano
Sheena Jardine and Stephen Doughty
FQ Classical
The expressive Edinburgh duo of Sheena Jardine (violin) and Stephen Doughty (piano) return for a 10th year! A fabulous, international programme: Fauré's Sonata No 1, Spanish Dances by de Falla, and some beautiful Scottish gems.
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Lisa Scott and the All-Stars
The best of the sounds of the 60s, covering all genres of music and top-class musicians, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner and more!
Leith Dockers Club (Main Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 223 G LEITH C2 2
Aug 15,22 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£6.00 SO)
Fauré's Requiem
St Andrew Camerata
FQ Classical, Choral
The St Andrew Camerata returns to the Fringe with these atmospheric, late-night performances of Gabriel Fauré's much-loved Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine, with orchestra, in the heart of the city in the beautiful Canongate Kirk.
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Aug 10,17 22:00(1h) £15.00 (£10.00)
Feelin’ Good with Endeavour Chorus
Endeavour Chorus plus Go Forth
FK A cappella, Contemporary
Endeavour Chorus plus Go Forth. Experience the magic of this medal-winning chorus performing a collection of wonderfully uplifting songs. Endeavour’s special brand of a cappella singing is guaranteed to fill your heart with joy!
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
Aug 10 14:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F) Aug 10 19:30(1h) £10.00
Festival CD and Record Fair
Allander Record Fairs
U Event, Exhibition
Great selection of collectable vinyl! LPs and singles, 50s to present day. Rock, blues, jazz, progressive, classical, country, punk, indie, folk, soul, etc. Quality selection of CDs and music DVDs. A must for music lovers!
Ocean Terminal (Ground Floor)
B 0131 226 0000 V 374 G LEITH A1 2
Aug 8-10 10:00(7h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 11 11:00(5h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Festival Music Nights
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L Acoustic, International
Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electropop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. A powerhouse of bands and soloists from across the globe. Bangers, beats, bass and Brahms.
Listings: www.cthefestival.com/music-nights
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6, and £4.
Firelight Trio
Firelight Trio
FU Folk, World music
Evocative, inventive, endlessly exciting! Driving fiddle (Gavin Marwick), gorgeous nyckelharpa (Ruth Morris), deep accordion grooves (Phil Alexander) in a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas, Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more. www.firelighttrio.co.uk
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 17-18 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)
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Philip Adie
TFR Flamenco
'His musicianship is a love letter to Andalusia. A performance that (within minutes) became one of my all-time favourites of the Fringe' (Rosie Morton). SSSS½ (ScottishField.co.uk).
Beautiful flamenco guitar music from Seville.
Alba Flamenca (Alba Flamenca)
B 07540 335270 V 237 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,23-25 13:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 5-8,21-22 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Flamenco Jazz Sketches
Philip Adie, Luis Salto Duo
FR Jazz, Flamenco
A captivating blend of jazz and flamenco by a guitar and double bass duo. 'Life may be short but mercurial music like this squeezes as much out of it as possible' SSSS (Scotsman).
Alba Flamenca (Alba Flamenca)
B 07540 335270 V 237 G E5 2
Aug 9-20 21:15(1h) £12.50 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug 15 23:00(50m)
Flamenco-Electro
Mike Rizk (Australia)
L Live music, Flamenco
A journey from traditional Flamenco to the progressive, and cutting-edge modern Flamenco and electronica. Mike Rizk artfully weaves together a tapestry of sound, using samples, synthesisers, loopers, drum machines, percussion and the soul-stirring guitar techniques. Truly unique. www.mikerizk.com
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B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
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The Fleetwood Mac Story
Night Owl Shows Fj Cabaret, Tribute
After two consecutive years of sold-out runs, the celebration of this supergroup returns. Features The Chain, Everywhere, Dreams, Albatross and more. Delivered by Hannah Richards, Alex Beharrell, Reine Beau and the Night Owl band. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 17:00(50m) £17.00 (£16.00) (£58.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 17:00(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 11 20:30(2h) £25.50 S
Aug 17 14:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours with the Transatlantic Ensemble
The Transatlantic Ensemble
L Live music, Rock
Hear the Rumours album in its entirety, plus loads of other well-known Fleetwood Mac classics, lovingly and accurately recreated live by this stunning ensemble of gifted young musicians.
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2
Flichterin' Duo
Flichterin' Duo – Sam MacAdam and Arianna Ranieri
Fj Acoustic, Folk
Harp and viola, where classical, contemporary and traditional meet! This duo – unusual within Scottish traditional music – has toured Scotland as part of their larger ensemble and now brings their more intimate sound to the Fringe.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Live Scottish Music
Footstomping
N Folk, Pop
Join us at the multi award-winning Whiski bar and restaurant for a vibrant foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at the Whiski bar during August. Toes will be tapping.
WHISKI Bar & Restaurant (Whiski Bar)
B 0131-556-3095 V 246 G D5
Aug 1-26 22:30(2h30m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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For the Love of Shane MacGowan! John McLaughlin, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
FNP Live music, Tribute
A celebration of the life of Shane MacGowan (The Pogues and The Popes) by his friend John McLaughlin, intertwining classic songs of the great man with stories and fond memories of their times together.
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
George Cassidy: Piano Boy
The Rat Pack Productions Ltd
NP Pop, Soul
16-year-old Brit School pianist, guitarist and singer. Original pop songs and covers. 'Accomplished' (Times). From band May Contain (Spotify/Apple Music). For anyone missing Elton John! Two shows only. A late night Fringe party! Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug 6-7 23:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook
The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook
FN Funk, Jazz
Aki Remally (vocals, guitar) and Fraser Urquhart (piano, keyboards) make their return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe They delve deep into the work of the revolutionary poet, jazz musician and rap pioneer whose lyrics expressed views!
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Gone Native Nicholson and Gore
TFN Acoustic, Folk
Native singer-songwriters Nicholson and Gore perform their 10th Fringe show – a five-star sell-out featuring original and traditional songs of Edinburgh and Scotland.
The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 309 G E5 Aug 2-3,5-6,8-10,12-13,15-17,19-20,22-24,26 20:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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In the Nature of Materials
Stephen Morrison – Classical Guitar
FRP Acoustic, Classical
Musical portrait of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. A diverse programme to highlight and reflect aspects of his multi-faceted life by an enthusiastic musician fan! An enticing hour of engaging music for all!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug 8,15 14:30(1h)
Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band
U Dance, Folk
Want to experience the very best Scottish ceilidh dancing with one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands? Haggis Ceilidhs will give you the opportunity to experience an interactive, fun, authentic and energetic ceilidh in Scotland's capital city.
Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Aug 2,9,22 20:00(2h) £12.50 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
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Edinburgh Police Choir
FUP A cappella, Choral
Heard it before? Not like this, you haven't... an a cappella choir who grab you, shake you and rattle your preconceptions, with unique arrangements of pop, rock and folk songs.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 3 16:30(1h) £10.00
Harmony of Legends: A Choral Tribute to Iconic Songwriters
The Noteables Choir UP Choral
The Noteables bring to life some of the most iconic songwriters. From Elton John to Fleetwood Mac to Oasis – join us for an afternoon of classics that transcend generations.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Harpsichord Recital by Simon Leach
Simon Leach
FRP Music, Classical
Simon Leach will perform the First Partita and English Suite, composed by J S Bach, for solo harpsichord. Simon will perform on a 1973 Michael Johnson harpsichord. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk) B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Aug 16 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
Heathen Apostles:
An Evening of Gothic Americana
Heathen Apostles, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
TFN Live music, Rock
The Gothic Americana music of Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Expect murder ballads, Americana and memento mori. Their music will conjure both angels and demons. The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 5 20:30(1h) £14.00 Aug 6-7 22:30(1h) £14.00
Presented by Elsa McTaggart
Elsa Jean McTaggart
TFU Folk, Traditional
Returning with the Fringe sell-out show Hebridean Fire. These renowned multi-instrumentalists from the Isle of Lewis take you on an epic musical and visual journey through the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
www.elsa-jean-mctaggart.com
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Hello Like Before –A Bill Withers Tribute!
Aki Remally
FKP Soul, Funk
Aki Remally returns to the Fringe to celebrate the music and life of Bill Withers! Playing songs from the soulful troubadour's illustrious career with a full band of brothers.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 2-4,19-20 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Highland Voices Gospel Choir Experience
Highland Voices Gospel Choir R Classical, Pop
Exceptional group of singers who don't take themselves too seriously, spreading joy wherever they go. No genre is safe! Pop, rock, Motown and classical, re-engineered with movement... As seen on The Traitors (BBC One). Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28 Aug 11 17:00(1h15m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Highlight Tours of St Cecilia's Hall Staff and Volunteers of St Cecilia's Hall
Q Classical, Exhibition
Explore the musical treasures on display at St Cecilia’s Hall. Hear the sounds of the past as you journey through the past 500 years of music history on these guided tours.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Laigh Hall) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 2-3,6-10,13-17,20,22-24 14:00(45m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £1, £5 and £8.
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Ellen McNeill
TFUP Acoustic, Storytelling
In the aftermath of a life altering heartbreak, songwriter Ellen McNeill brings the rise and fall of a four-year relationship to life with songs and stories. A performance for anyone who's ever had their heart shattered. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 18:35(1h) £14.50 (£10.50) (£40.00 F)
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 12-17 14:50(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£40.00 F)
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A History of Jazz in Four Saxophones
Mark McKergow MP Jazz
Join Mark, saxes and band performing music of the sax giants on the same model vintage saxophones they played! Hear music from Sidney Bechet, John Coltrane, Gerry Mulligan and more!
Scottish Arts Club (The Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 310 G E2 Aug 14,20 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.50)
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Once again, Ronnie, Maggie and Helen, the fabulous Hoolet, are weaving their unique magic at this year's Fringe. Acoustic music at its finest. Book early for this terrific one-off performance from this highly talented trio of fine musicians.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
How Should a Home Be
The None Drama Studio
FKP Live music, Musical theatre
A re-telling of Lady Wenji's Return to the Han, with an adaptation of Eighteen Songs On A Nomad Flute, from a contemporary female perspective. Only music is used to tell an almost 1800-year-old story. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 12-17
Howl at the Moon
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Roaring, ragtime, prohibition pianos – a dazzling, duelling mash up of requests, classics and full-on fun. Hosted by the fabulous Tom Harlow. Brewhemia (The Beer Palace) B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Aug 8,15,22 19:00(5h) (Free Non-ticketed)
In Recital – Sungho Kim, Tenor, with Llŷr Williams, Piano (Conceived and Produced by Ian McFarlane)
Sungho Kim, tenor, with Llyr Williams, piano
KP Classical
Sungho Kim (tenor) with Llŷr Williams (piano). World-premiere recital celebrates the Independence Day of Ukraine by Ian McFarlane. Supported by The Ukraine Consulate Edinburgh.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 24 14:00(1h30m) £20.00 (£15.00) S
In the Mood – A Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Music of the 40s
Jon Ritchie and That Swing Sensation FRP Swing, Jazz
Immerse yourself in the timeless music of Glenn Miller and the music of the fabulous 40s. Be transported to an era of pure nostalgia.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 17 19:30(2h) £17.50 (£16.00) (£44.00 F)
Inverkeithing Community Big Band
Inverkeithing Community Big Band
FR Jazz, Swing
Sassy swing and jumpin' jazz from Scotland's hugely popular amateur big band. With classics from Basie, Miller and Nestico to Fitzgerald and Hefti, it's a beat-boppin', toe-tappin', finger-clickin' extravaganza of your favourite big band tunes!
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
Aug 25 14:30(1h) £11.00 (£7.00) (£30.00 F)
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Iona Fyfe
Iona Fyfe
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One of Scotland's foremost folk singers, Iona Fyfe showcases her passion for Scots language through traditional repertoire, translations, self-penned songs. MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona has toured the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA. www.ionafyfe.com
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Is That Jazz?
Annaliesa Rose
FU Jazz, Blues
Annaliesa Rose brings together her passion for music and her years of experience as a singer, musician and composer in this new show. Her vibrant blend of jazz styles mixes classic tunes with new writing.
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 9-21 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
Italian Jazz Affair
Anna Vanosi
j Jazz, Swing
From Morricone’s film score blockbusters to Mina's rock'n'roll and Sinatra's swagger, Italy's musical influences are everywhere. Anna Vanosi's trio honors this rich heritage with passion and lyricism. 'Vanosi's voice is nectar' (NorthWestEnd.com). 'An Italian diva' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 12-13,15,21 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£32.00 F)
Janácek: Mládí Festivo Winds
Fj Classical, Folk
Spirited and soulful music with folk influences by Eddie McGuire, Amy Beach, Ross Edwards and more. Festivo Winds return to the Fringe to present their programme that culminates with a rare performance of Leoš Janácek's masterwork for wind sextet. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 10 18:40(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£7.50 SUC)
Janis: The Story, the Music, the Legend Rockology Productions FMP Tribute
Presented by Rockology Productions, it is a rockumentary showcasing Janice Smithers performing the hits of legendary artist Janis Joplin whilst telling her incredible story. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 12-24 21:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£50.00 F)
Jazz a la Carte
Tenement Jazz Band
TFN Cabaret, Jazz
We invite you to our quaint "brass-erie" for a sumptuous supper of the choicest cuts of traditional jazz. You, our audience, select from the musical menu in this intimate, underground venue. (No food included). Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 3-5,8,16 19:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 9-10,15,17-18 17:00(1h) £12.00
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Jazz at Lunchtime
Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer
TFU Jazz
Sell-out shows since 2004. Saxophone and piano duo, playing jazz standards and melodic originals in a comfortable, intimate jazz club setting. Good food. Good music. Good atmosphere. Buy lunch, or just listen!
Novotel (The Tap)
B 0131 226 0000 V 188 G E3
The Jazz Bar After Hours
The Jazz Bar
TFN Funk, Live music
Edinburgh's iconic Jazz Bar showcases the city's phenomenal local talent with nightly danceable live late-night funk, soul, blues and special jazz performances – including a 17-piece big band! Please visit the venue website for details.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 23:55(1h30m) £8.00 (£6.00)
Aug 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 02:00(3h) £6.00 (£5.00)
Aug 5-9,12-16,19-23 02:00(3h) £5.00 (£3.00)
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The Jive Aces
The Jive Aces
U Swing, Blues
The Jive Aces have been keeping the show on the road for over 25 years in over 40 countries with their brand of real entertainment, taking you from sizzling swing to the roots of rock'n'roll.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
Aug 12-15,20-21 20:00(1h) £17.00 (£16.00) Aug 16-18,23-24 20:00(1h) £19.00 (£18.00)
Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls
Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls
N Live Music, Blues
This trio are known for their unique live show, transporting the audience to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife. Blues, skiffle, calypso and rockabilly with a creepy vaudeville twist.
Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 17-23 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Joni Mitchell Reconstructed Abrams Daly Quartet
K Jazz, Folk
Joni Mitchell: a musician, poet and artist who has defied categorisation, crossing from folk to pop and jazz. Jazz vocalists Claire Daly and Jess Abrams share their unique interpretations of Joni’s songs and stories. The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 19-20 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Joni Mitchell: Take Me as I Am
Rainee Blake TK Cabaret
An intimate concert experience of Joni Mitchell's most memorable songs and the stories that inspired them. The show is set at the peak of Joni's career in 1976. Award-winning show.
Le Monde (Dirty Martini) B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 17:30(1h) £16.00 (£48.00 F) S
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Joseph Martyn: Songs from the Wolf Cabin, EP Launch with Guests
Joseph Martyn
FNP Live music, Acoustic
A musical feast! Joseph performs his new EP... Also a 15th anniversary Songs from the Road EP performance! With additional guests invited to celebrate independent musicians and local venues.
Bannermans (Back Cave (standing))
B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5
Aug 20,22 19:45(3h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Judy Barker and Sally Thomas
Scottish Small Pipes and English Concertina
KP Folk, Traditional
Traditional and contemporary folk music and songs on Scottish smallpipes and English concertina. Drawing on sources from across the UK, they perform songs and tunes which show these two instruments at their best.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
The Kate Bush Story
Night Owl Shows
TFjP Cabaret, Tribute
Hannah Richards premieres the newest addition to the award-winning Night Owl offering with the story of one of the world's most iconic artists. Hits include Wuthering Heights, Running Up That Hill and Cloudbusting. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-24 19:50(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 19:50(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
The Katet vs John Williams
The Katet
FN Funk, Film
Join Edinburgh's jazz-funk superband on the dancefloor as they funk up the music of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T. and more. All your favourite film scores like you've never heard them before!
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 13-14,18,20-21 23:55(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)
The Katet vs Stevie Wonder
The Katet
FN Funk, Jazz
Edinburgh's jazz-funk superband are back – bigger, better and bolder than ever, tackling the great legend's music with brand-new arrangements and even more exciting mashups. Non-stop Stevie classics like you've never heard them before.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 4-6,8,12 23:55(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 11 19:00(2h)
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Kim Edgar: Songs of Hope
Kim Edgar
jP Acoustic, Choral
Acclaimed songwriter Kim Edgar performs uplifting songs inspiring hope: her own, and her favourites from other songwriters. For some songs, Kim will be joined by a choir. 'Inspired empathy' SSSSS (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Heart stopping' (Sunday Herald).
Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £12, £14, £16 and £18.
Aug 11 14:30(2h)
Kim Edgar: Songs of Hope Singing Workshop
Kim Edgar
KP Choral, Acoustic
Form a choir to learn and sing uplifting songs in Kim Edgar’s Songs Of Hope concert, featuring Kim’s own acclaimed songs, and favourites from other songwriters. All welcome! No sight-reading required.
Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £15, £20, £25 and £30.
Kings of the Blues
Main Street Blues Band
M Blues, Swing
Electric swing blues tribute to the three blues masters: BB King, Albert King, Freddie King. Featuring our full six-piece band with horn section and backing vocals. 'Great band and show... standing ovations' (Press and Journal).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug 16 19:00(1h) £16.00
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Kopycat Killers v Subarctic Monkeys v Scam Fender
Kopycat Killers. Subarctic Monkeys, Scam Fender
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Three-hour tribute gig – hits of The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and Sam Fender. 'The best tribute band I've ever seen, and I've photographed hundreds' (Audience review). Selling out all over the UK.
The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room)
Lady and the Bear Sessions
Lady and the Bear Sessions FMP Jazz, Folk
We are hosting curated and exciting live music bands and solo artists sessions. From jazz and blues to folk, we are supporting new talent in Scotland and internationally. Festival programme on our website.
Lady and the Bear (Cafe)
B 01312859278 V 467 G F5 2
Aug 2-27 21:00(2h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F) S
Ligeti Quartet performs
Anna Meredith
Ligeti Quartet
L Contemporary
Original music by Anna for string quartet and new arrangements of her existing tracks – a joyful, occasionally furious, never too serious, energetic/restful collection which dazzles with compulsive harmonies, rhythmic gear shifts and sparkling textures.
B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2
Aug 16 20:30(1h) £22.50
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
Lights Out by Nine – Live!
Lights Out by Nine
FK Funk, Blues
Lights Out by Nine bring their live show back to the Jazz Bar for a sixth time, playing a variety of original soul, blues and funk tracks along with their interpretations of classic songs. The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
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Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne
L Folk, Rock
Legendary 70s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers (Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor, Run For Home) present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2
Night Owl Shows
TFj Cabaret, Tribute
Award-winning Night Owl Shows return with the untold story of an icon, Dusty Springfield. Ella McCready offers incredible renditions of some of music’s greatest songs, including Spooky, Son of a Preacher Man and Look of Love. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 12:35(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 12:35(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
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Lorna Reid Band
Lorna Reid FN Jazz
Edinburgh’s acclaimed songwriter leads an all-star jazz sextet, with blues and roots. Cool, classy take on the Great American Songbook and beautiful original songs. 'Fabulous repertoire from easy listening, to hot swing' (Jazz House, BBC Radio Scotland).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
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Lullaby for Two
Stefanos Barbalias
MP Acoustic, Folk
Lullaby for Two. Drawing from eclectic influences such as folk-acoustic music and piano compositions from legendary composers such as Chopin and Satie, Stefanos Barbalias takes you on an atmospheric musical journey that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2
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The M8s Live
The M8s M Rock, Pop
The M8s return for one night only after an incredible five sell-out Edinburgh Fringe performances. Seven mates and one professional musician (also a mate!) play all your favourite songs at singalong volume and dance-along speed. Tynecastle Park (Gorgie Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 547 G F1 2
Aug 9 20:00(2h30m) £20.00 (£15.00)
Made in Scotland Gigs presented by Wide Days Wide Days FMP
Made In Scotland partners with Wide Days music convention to showcase a diverse snapshot of some of the country’s most exciting acts. Line-up to be announced. Visit www.widedays.com for details.
La Belle Angele CIC (La Belle Angele) B 0131 226 0000 V 301 G E5
Aug 14-15 18:30(4h) £12.00 (£7.00) S
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The Magnets
TQ A cappella, Pop
Relive the magic of the greatest musical icons of all time with the UK's No 1 a cappella super-group The Magnets! Performing legendary hits by Queen, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, AC/DC, Robbie Williams, U2 and more! Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Marchmont Music
Marchmont Music Q
A series of free concerts at 2.30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the festival from up-and-coming young musicians. See website for details. www.marchmontstgiles.org.uk
Marchmont St Giles Church (Marchmont St Giles') B 0131 226 0000 V 589 G H4 28 Aug 3,6,8,10,13,15,17,20,22,24 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Massaoke: Greatest Hits Live
Massaoke in association with Underbelly M Pop, Rock
Celebrating their 10th year as the No 1 party of the Fringe, Massaoke is coming to McEwan Hall! Join electrifying live band Rockstar Weekend for a singalong megamix of the biggest hairbrush anthems, with giant video lyrics. Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
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Massaoke: Sing The Musicals
Massaoke in association with Underbelly Q Family-friendly, Musical theatre
This live band singalong show is a dream come true for musical fans of all ages, raising the curtain on all your favourite hits from stage and screen. Bring the sing! Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 14-17 13:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Maya's Radio Orchestra:
Modern Songwriting, Looping and Storytelling
Maya's Radio Orchestra
FL Contemporary, Folk
Creating a sound-world of harp, strings, and vocals with her electronic looper, alt-folk singer-songwriter Maya meanders through Scottish folklore and tradition, with crunchy dissonances and narratives wrapped-up in honey-like vocals. www.mayasradioorchestra.com
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 17 16:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Mendelssohn and Friends
Anne-Isabel Meyer (cello) and Julian Jacobson (piano)
R Classical
Join this brilliant London-based cello/piano duo as they return to the Fringe to present two recitals of sonatas by Mendelssohn, Chopin and Schumann. Not to be missed. Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 12,14 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 18 19:30(2h) (Free Ticketed)
Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto
Orchestra of the Canongait, Conductor: Robert Dick, Soloist: Madeleine Mitchell
j Classical
Acclaimed violinist Madeleine Mitchell returns to the Fringe to play the all-time favourite Mendelssohn Concerto with the Orchestra of the Canongait (conductor: Robert Dick) alongside Weber's dramatic Overture to Der Freischütz and Beethoven's epic Eroica Symphony.
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
Aug 1-11,13-25 21:00(55m)
Mr Diagonal – Join the Dots
Mr Diagonal / Free Fringe
N Pop, Dark comedy
Mr Diagonal, prime minister of pop, always cuts a dash and declines to cut corners. Peerless pianist-entertainer with witty words and slick licks. Mutant music-hall on the Brecht/Bowie/Broadway spectrum.
'Clearly a genius' (Imomus.LiveJournal.com).
Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Mrs Weatherby's Concert Party
Mrs Weatherby's Concert Party
FKP Folk, Variety
Good, old-fashioned Scottish entertainment featuring some of Edinburgh's best-known performers. Songs, stories, music and mirth abound with accordion, cello, crumhorn, guitar, recorders and trumpet. Come to our party! artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
The Music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass
Elaine Crighton / Iain Carleton Duo FNP Jazz, Tribute Guitarist Iain Carleton and Vocalist Elaine Crighton have sensitively transcribed the music of renowned jazz duo Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass to bring a joyous tribute to the Fringe. Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4
Aug 7,19 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 19,25 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 25 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 23 14:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
musicALL presents: The Fridays musicALL – The Fridays FUP Disabled-led, Neurodiversity-led
The Fridays perform live music, including songs from their first-ever EP. Celebrating disabled and neurodivergent musicians, come and be entertained by one of the most unique and diverse acts on the Scottish music scene! Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Aug 22 20:00(50m) £5.00
Community Wind Band
No Strings Attached Community Wind Band jP Live Music
A range of music from musical theatre, movie themes, popular music and swing.
Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church (Main Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 329 G B4 2
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North Sea Gas: In Concert
North Sea Gas
L Acoustic, Traditional
Don't know North Sea Gas?! Where have you been? Over four decades touring the world with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. Unreservedly Scottish, three voices and a plethora of instruments! www.northseagas.co.uk
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
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Northern Faith
Tim Hunter FMP Historical
A musical journey which follows the development of faith and spirituality in the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, which stretched from Yorkshire up to Edinburgh. Look forward to songs about The Venerable Bede, Caedmon and many more.
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Aug 12-14 15:00(50m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£10.00 F)
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Old Saint Paul's Hot Chocolate at 10
Old Saint Paul's Music
TFR Classical, Choral
End your Fringe day with relaxing classical music by candlelight in this beautiful historic church. Programme of vocal and instrumental music changing nightly. Hot chocolate available before the show, served until 21:55.
Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8
Aug 6-7,9,13-14,20-21,23 22:00(55m) £16.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 S) (£40.00 F)
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On Board A Cappella
Durham Dynamics: Durham University
TFQP A cappella
Following our sold-out 2022 show, Durham Dynamics are back with a new, exciting ensemble and show: On Board A Cappella! Encounter musical journeys of diverse characters through song – from Kate Bush to Bruno Mars! theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 5-10 18:10(45m) £8.50 (£6.50) (£28.00 F)
One Acchord's That's Life in Harmony
One Acchord A Cappella Chorus
FRP A cappella, Live Music
Embark on a musical odyssey with One Acchord: That's Life in Harmony. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the stages of life.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 3 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F) Aug 3 18:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
Opera Arias – Starring Andrii
Kymach, Baritone, with Jâms Coleman, Piano (Conceived and Produced by Ian McFarlane)
Andrii Kymach, baritone, with Jâms Coleman, piano
KP Classical
Andrii Kymach, Ukrainian baritone, winner of the 2019 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, returns for the 35th Edinburgh-Kyiv twinning.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
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Orchestra of Sound
Paul Snider
TFKP Theatre, Multimedia
Experience a groundbreaking music spectacle! This international premiere from Canada is an electrifying one-man show combining inventive instruments and hundreds of sounds, crafting explosive original music. Among the Top 10 Shows to Catch at Vancouver Fringe (VanMag.com)!
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Orchestre à Six Mains – Three Pianists, Six Hands, One Piano Candle Concerts
FjP Classical, Experimental
Hear our innovative piano orchestra perform finger-gymnastics music for three pianists playing one piano together. Featuring Rachmaninoff, popular and Scottish tunes. 'Artistic Director Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com).
St Vincent's (St Vincent's)
Organ and Trumpet Fanfares!
Chris Hart, RSNO Principal trumpet; Caroline Cradock, Organist Greyfriars Kirk UP Live music, Classical
Organ and Trumpet Fares! A concert of popular and less well-known music for organ and trumpet including the Eurovision song contest theme, played by RSNO principal trumpeter Chris Hart and organist of Greyfriars Kirk Caroline Cradock.
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
12:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Other The Other FK Multimedia, World music
From Scotland, Iran, Chile, Brazil, Yemen and Syria comes a multimedia dance, film, art and music performance exploring culture and displacement. 'A microcosm of how the world could be' (Lethem Nights).
Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2 R 8
Otway
John Otway / PBH's Free Fringe N Rock, Comedy
John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. He recently played his 5,000th gig at The Shepherd's Bush Empire. PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 12 19:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
TU A cappella, Family-friendly
Don't miss your chance to see Oxford's internationally acclaimed a cappella group. The group continues to donate all proceedings to Helen and Douglas House, the world's first children's hospice, for whom they have raised £166,000. Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000
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Outwith Words: Tinderbox
Orchestra and Loud Poets
Tinderbox Orchestra and Loud Poets
FRP Spoken word, New writing
Bringing together rappers and singers with heavy brass, strings, woodwind and a thundering backline, Tinderbox's groundbreaking 20-piece orchestra team up with the Loud Poets and some of Scotland’s most exciting spoken-word artists. Edinburgh Central Library (Reference Library)
B 0131 226 0000 V 462 G D4
Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 20:00(1h10m) £16.00 (£12.00)
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The Oxford Alternotives
TFU A cappella, Contemporary
All aboard for a musical adventure with Oxford University's finest mixed a cappella group! A Fringe favourite for over 15 years that promises laughter and stunning vocal harmonies. Featuring Queen, Coldplay, and more!
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
The Oxford Gargoyles
The Oxford Gargoyles
Q A cappella, Jazz
Internationally renowned jazz a cappella ensemble the Oxford Gargoyles return to the Fringe, bringing their unique blend of close harmony, slick choreography and black tie charm. Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28
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Perth Youth Orchestra Concert
Perth Youth Orchestra
FQ Classical, Live music
Mendelssohn 1st Piano Concerto (movement I) (Chloe Moodie); Rosauro – Concerto for Marimba and Strings (movement IV) (Eva Seba); and orchestral extracts from Les Miserables, How to Train Your Dragon and Treasure Planet.
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
Aug 22 19:30(2h) £10.00 (£20.00 F) Free entry for students and under-18s
Peter Seivewright
Jazz Pianoforte Recital
Peter Seivewright (pianoforte)
FL Jazz
Peter Seivewright was described by the late Sir John Dankworth as 'a great jazz pianist'. This recital includes music by George Gershwin and the Austrian jazz composer Friedrich Gulda.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 3 18:30(1h15m) £12.50 (£7.50) (£20.00 F)
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Scottish Passacaglia Masterpieces
Peter Seivewright (pianoforte)
FK Classical
Peter Seivewright performs J S Bach's Passacaglia in C minor BWV 582, transcribed for pianoforte by Glasgow-born Eugen d'Albert, and Ronald Stevenson's legendary Passacaglia on DSCH.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
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Peter Seivewright's 70th Birthday Recital
Peter Seivewright (pianoforte)
FKP Classical
Peter Seivewright celebrates his 70th birthday with performances of music by JS Bach and Moszkowski. This recital includes the premiere performance of Peter Seivewright's transcription for solo piano of Moszkowski's Piano Concerto in E major. artSpace@StMarks (Church)
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Philip Glass: Music for Organ
Mark Spalding and Janine Douglas
jP Classical, Contemporary
Organ music by veteran American composer Philip Glass: Two Pages, Bed (with soprano) from Einstein on the Beach, and Dance No 4.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Philip Glass: Piano Etudes
Mark Spalding
jP Classical, Contemporary
A selection from Books One and Two of the Twenty Etudes for Piano written between 1991 and 2012 by veteran American composer Philip Glass.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 24 12:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
Piano Favourites
William Alexander R Classical
William Alexander returns to the Fringe to perform a recital of popular piano pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Liszt in the glorious setting of this Georgian building.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Piano Masterworks Recital 2024
Charles Whitehead
Fj Classical, Modern
From Chopin and Messiaen to the music of New Orleans, Charles Whitehead's 2024 piano recital offers a fascinating array of musical colours and contrasts, drawing on the instrument's richest performing traditions.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 16 12:30(1h) £12.00 Aug 17 16:30(1h) £12.00
Piano Music of Erik Satie
Peter Bream
FU Classical, Solo show
Prière. Six Pièces froides: three Airs à faire fuir, three Danses de travers. Three Embryons desséchés. Three Gymnopédies. ‘Zen-like calm... takes us to another world... entrancing’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). www.peterbream.com
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 10 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00 SOC)
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Piano Recital with
Marc Corbett-Weaver 2024
Marc Corbett-Weaver
FR Classical, Solo show
Renowned classical pianist Marc Corbett-Weaver returns to Edinburgh for a dazzling piano recital featuring Rachmaninoff's Mighty Sonata No 2, Liszt's Mephisto Waltz, Ravel's Jeux d'Eau and Haydn's dramatic English Sonata.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's)
B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 2 19:30(1h45m) £25.00 (£12.50) (£60.00 F)
Pitchblenders: Só Danço Samba
Pitchblenders
KP Jazz
An evening of vibrant bossa nova, ebullient bal musette and soul-stirring contemporary songs from Spain, France and Brazil. Features jazz vocalist Christine Adams with reedsman Dick Lee, guitarist Phil Adams and bassist Jerry Forde. Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)
B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Aug 9,17 18:00(1h) £15.00 Aug 10,16,23-24 20:30(1h) £15.00
Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd's
Dark Side of the Moon
Dynamic Earth
M Immersive, Rock
The lunatics are in the dome! A mesmeric and immersive planetarium show with breathtaking views of the Solar System, set to the official Pink Floyd 1973 album in spectacular surround sound.
Dynamic Earth (Planetarium)
B 0131 550 7800 V 315 G D6 2
Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 18:00(45m) £20.00 (£18.00)
Aug 2-3,6-10,13-17,21-24 19:00(45m) £20.00 (£18.00)
Aug 2-3,6-10,13-17,21-24 20:00(45m) £20.00 (£18.00)
Aug 2-3,6-10,13-17,21-24 21:00(45m) £20.00 (£18.00)
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Popstars: The Final Riff Off
The Rolling Tones
FKP A cappella
The Rolling Tones are back, taking us to the glory days of 90's/2000's music and girl-group drama. Stunning vocals, captivating choreography and pure nostalgia, in the ultimate fight to the death... An a cappella riff-off. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 15:15(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)
Press Start! A Live Video
Game Music Experience
Press Start FNP Game show
Get ready to power up with Press Start and join us on a live musical journey through your favourite video games! The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 7-8,19-20 20:30(1h) £16.00 (£13.00)
Pub Choir – Fringe Benefits
Pub Choir
FN Event, Choral
Pub Choir (Australia), a hilarious, chaotic singing lesson that doesn't suck – for people that do. Come learn a song in three-part harmony from teacher/witch, Astrid Jorgensen, and realise the full potential of your averageness! The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
The Quiggs
The Quiggs Folk Duo j Acoustic, Folk
The Scottish/Danish folk duo return to the AMC for an hour of the best of folk song and fine singing accompanied by guitar, bodhran and banjo. 'Fine singers with a nice line in harmony' (David Kidman, Living Tradition).
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2 Aug 21 17:30(1h)
Raag Rang: A Journey Through Indian Musical Traditions
Purnanava Music
FjP World music, Classical
Join Delhi maestro Manmohan Dogra for a journey through soulful Hindustani classical music, featuring vocal ragas and a tabla solo in Banares style. Accompanied by Dave Beards. Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
The Really Terrible Orchestra
The Really Terrible Orchestra UP Classical, Family-friendly
Get your earplugs! The RTO present their most ambitious programme of barely recognisable "music" yet! Will they finish Schubert's Unfinished Symphony? Can they pronounce Nielsen's Inextinguishable or will Mahler's Resurrection be a flop? Come and see!
St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 28
Red Hot Roots of Jazz
Tenement Jazz Band
TFR Jazz, Live music
Back for their fifth year, the band delve even deeper into the archive and continue their exploration of the roots of jazz, ragtime and blues. Winner of Best Band, Scottish Jazz Awards 2022.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Rhapsody in Blue: Jazz Piano by Candlelight
Candle Concerts
FjP Jazz
Reinvigorate your musical soul with classic jazz piano including Joplin’s The Entertainer, Brubeck’s Take Five and Gershwin’s iconic showstopper Rhapsody in Blue – by enchanting candlelight. 'Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com).
St Vincent's (St Vincent's)
Rhapsody in Chicago Blues by Pianist Tim Barton
Tim Barton
FQ Jazz, Blues
Classical, jazz, ragtime, Chicago blues/boogie: a fantastic five-star solo piano show. Beautiful mystical location: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre. Brahms, Gershwin, gospel and Tim's originals. Join me, relax, unwind and enjoy SoundZChicago!
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
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Riding With the King:
The Music of Eric Clapton
Honza Kourimsky
FN Rock, Jazz
This show pays tribute to an outstanding pioneer of music, performed by some of Scotland's most exciting talent. Guitarist Honza Kourimsky fuses the music of Eric Clapton with high-energy acid jazz.
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 11,13,19-20 22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 10,23 19:30(2h30m) £20.00 S
The Rising – The UK's No 1 Tribute to Springsteen and the E Street Band
The Rising FN Rock, Pop
Once again, this nine-piece ensemble, including horn section, will deliver the music of Springsteen with precision and energy to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4
Rock Choir Live
Rock Choir
U Pop, Choral
Join Rock Choir, the award-winning national phenomenon, for a spectacular concert of uplifting songs! Comprising members from their community choirs across the UK, these toe-tapping, feel-good tunes are sure to have you singing along. theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-24 18:40(45m) £15.00 (£12.50) (£50.00 F)
Aug 2-24 19:40(45m) £15.00 (£12.50) (£50.00 F)
Roy Orbison
Oliver Harris
TKP Cabaret
The remarkable Oliver Harris is sublime as Roy Orbison. All the great songs from his iconic songbook: Oh Pretty Woman, In Dreams, and many more. Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller) B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4
Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends
Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends
FK Folk
Scottish bagpipe music. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 12,19 20:30(1h30m) £20.00 (£15.00)
Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at Canongate Kirk
Minister: Revd Neil Gardner. Preacher: James Holloway CBE
R Classical, Choral
Festival opening service, Sunday worship. Revd Neil Gardner (Minister), James Holloway CBE (Preacher). Music: Choir of the Robin Chapel: Cantate Domino, Giuseppe Pit (Introit). Komm, Jesu, Komm, JS Bach (Anthem). All welcome. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
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Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at the Church of the Sacred Heart Church of the Sacred Heart
R Live Music, Traditional Festival closing service: Vespers. A liturgy of evening prayer focusing on psalms and other biblical canticles. Guest homilist: Rev Neil Gardner, Minister of Canongate Kirk. All welcome! Sacred Heart Church (Sacred Heart Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 163 G E3 2
Aug 17 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk
The Next Generation with Dame Judith Weir jP Live Music, Classical Composing Sacred Music: The Next Generation with Dame Judith Weir, Master of the King’s Music. Concluding event of the 2024 Sacred Music Competition for young Scottish composers. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul’s Church Choir of Old Saint Paul’s Church jP Poetry
Ave Maria: Centuries of Prayer and Praise. Music and poetry for Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Choir of Old Saint Paul’s.
Director: Dr John Kitchen MBE. Old Saint Paul's Church (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8
Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral: Sacred Jazz Schola Cantorum featuring Richard Michael and Ben Shankland RP Jazz
Swing with the Spirit! Sacred Jazz with the Schola Cantorum featuring Richard Michael and Ben Shankland. Bob Chilcott: A Little Jazz Mass. Richard Michael: Jubilate Deo and Te Deum. St Mary's Catholic Cathedral (St Mary's Catholic Cathedral) B 07901 782482 V 86 G C5 2
Aug 12 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£12.00)
Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Vincent's Chapel Sam Madden (tenor) Will Sims (piano) and Felix Schneideman (countertenor) jP Live Music, Choral
Sacred song of the English musical renaissance. Britten’s stunning Abraham and Isaac, plus music by Vaughan Williams, Quilter and Howells. Sam Madden (tenor) and Will Sims (piano). St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 15 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£12.00)
Sacred Arts Festival Music at the Church of the Sacred Heart The Howe Street Singers, directed by Les Shankland j Live Music, Classical
Faure’s Requiem and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms – The Howe Street Singers, directed by Les Shankland, perform two celebrated works of sacred music composed in sharply contrasting styles.
Sacred Heart Church (Sacred Heart Church)
0131 226 0000 V 163 G E3 2
Aug 14 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£12.00)
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Sandi Thom, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions
FN Folk, Rock
After nearly a decade-long absence, Sandi Thom makes her long-awaited reintroduction to the iconic Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year to showcase her captivating new collection of songs called Warpaint! 'Diverse and consistently impressive' (American Songwriter Magazine).
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
The Hume Saxophone Quartet
FR Live Music
Enjoy a relaxing hour away from the Fringe frenzy with Scotland’s popular Hume Saxophone Quartet. An enthusiastic mix of light jazz, classics, ragtime and easy listening music.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Scots of the Pops
Elsa Jean McTaggart
TFU Pop, Storytelling
This singalong show takes you through the years of Scottish pop music from the 1960s until now. From Deacon Blue, The Proclaimers and Runrig, to Amy MacDonald, Big Country, Texas and more. www.elsa-jean-mctaggart.com
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Aug 3-24 19:10(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)
Scottish Voices and Friends
Scottish Voices
FjP Classical, Poetry
An imaginative and diverse program, including world premieres of new classical music, with a special focus on settings of Gaelic poetry by Catriona Montgomery and from Orthodox traditions. With Hector Scott, violin, Shinobu Miki, clarinet. www.scottishvoices.org
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 4,9,23,25 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Sean Lomas
Sean Lomas
RP Acoustic, Pop
The 22-year-old Essex based singer-songwriter is excited to perform and tell the stories behind his songs through an intimate acoustic show. With heartfelt lyrics and acoustic undertones Sean Lomas is one to watch for the future! www.seanlomas.com
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 14-17 16:00(45m) £10.00 (£9.00)
The Seas Are Rising:
Stories of a Climate in Crisis
Dan Sheehan
QP Political, Live music
A multimedia concert experience calling attention to the urgency of the climate crisis through original songs, inspiring audiences to take personal actions and demand climate justice from world leaders.
Paradise in Augustines (The Snug) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
Aug 19-25 19:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 9 20:30(1h50m) £25.00
Seckou Keita – Homeland Band
Seckou Keita – Homeland Band
L World music, International
Since Seckou formed his Senegalese eight-piece band in 2020, they’ve been lifting audiences to their feet and leaving them buzzing! Expect kora, bass, percussion, drums, keyboard and extraordinary vocals from the country's most well-respected musicians.
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall) B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2
FNP Acoustic, Live music
A programme of original music depicting seasons we have names for and seasons we don’t. Guitar, piano, violin, harmonium, banjo, double bass and vocals; folky with classical, ambient metal, spoken word, Celtic and Eastern European elements.
The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 309 G E5
Aug 4,6-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25,27 18:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 4,11,18,25 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 6-7,13-14,20-21,27 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Shanghai Yuguo Students’ Art Troupe: Elegance and Charm of Art
Asian Association of Culture, Commerce and Education in Europe
FQ Children's show, Folk
Shanghai Yuguo Students’ Art Troupe aims to develop artistic accomplishments. As part of the Opening Ceremony of China/Britain Culture and Art Festival, they will perform Chinese traditional music and dance.
Venue150 at EICC (Pentland Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 150 G E2 28
Aug 4 13:30(1h20m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2, £4, £6 and £10.
Aug 3,10,17,24 19:00(6h) (Free
Shindig Brewhemia
Live music, Food and drink
Shindig (noun) – a party that is big, loud and noisy. Involves music and dancing, a party that is energetic, wild and crazy.
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace) B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Sinatra – The Greatest Hits Georg Tormann
TFNP Solo show, Swing
Acclaimed international vocalist Georg Tormann (BBC One All Together Now) brings all of Frank's greatest hits to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a touching and entertaining tribute to Old Blue Eyes. Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller) B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4
Aug 2-24 19:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00 SDO)
Sing It! Northern Lights: From Retro to Remix
Northern Lights A Cappella TRP A cappella
Sing it! From Retro to Remix. Join us, Durham University's premier a cappella group and previous national champions on an exciting journey through the past 60 years of music! Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
The Rolling Hills Chorus
FjP A cappella, International Edinburgh’s Rolling Hills Chorus and Sweden’s Falu Miner Chords Chorus come together to Sing Me Sunshine, showcasing their a cappella harmonies with an international flavour! Their songs range from folk to rock to traditional and pop.
St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2
Aug 16-17 19:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug 17 14:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
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Songs of Lennon and McCartney
Brothers Broke
TFj Acoustic, Folk
A unique and personal acoustic blues and folk arrangement of the music of Lennon and McCartney, exploring influence, inspiration and the competitiveness of this collaborative, yet often independent, songwriting partnership.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Steve Garrett
Fj Science and technology, Contemporary
Climate signals, ice quakes and earth history from leading polar scientists and recent exploration – innovative new music, animation and beautiful images telling the story of the life of the Antarctic sheet.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 16,22 20:30(1h) £14.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
Song over Scotland
Claire Hastings and Professor David Purdie
N Traditional, Historical
Past BBC Traditional Musician of the Year Claire Hastings and historian Professor David Purdie present the landscape of Scotland's dramatic history, seen through the medium of timeless song. Their lyrics and narrative interact to explore Scotland's heritage.
Scottish Arts Club (The Club Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 310 G E2
Aug 15 16:30(1h)
Lenka Lichtenberg
FUP Acoustic, Vocal
Indulge your soul and elevate your spirits with Canadian cantorial soloist Lenka Lichtenberg, as her ethereal voice soars with the most beautiful songs from Hebrew liturgy to the Christian canon.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £3, £4, £7 and £8.
Songs of Lady Nairne
Kate Witney and Jonty Nowell
FRP Classical, Vocal
Singer Kate Witney and pianist Jonty Nowell (who will be playing one of St Cecilia's Hall Museum's historic keyboard instruments) explore the delightful and historically important songs of Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne (1766-1845). St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 24 14:00(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 24 15:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Simon Kempston and Paul Tasker
FN Acoustic, Folk
Two of Scotland's foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston and Paul Tasker, combine their unique talents to premiere their original instrumental works at the Fringe. An eclectic show crammed with incredible music, no guitar lover should miss this.
The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)
B 0131 226 0000 V 309 G E5
Aug 8-12,15-19,22-26 12:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
The Sorries
TU Folk, Traditional
Celebrating their 15th Fringe, Edinburgh stalwarts
The Sorries are delighted to be returning with another selection of Scottish traditional songs. 'Foot stomping, hand clapping, sing-along-a-Scotland – very enjoyable' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Authentic, lively and hugely enjoyable' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 16:10(50m) £13.50 (£12.50) (£38.00 F)
The Sorries at the Bar
The Sorries j Folk, Traditional
The duo sing, play and banter their way through a different selection of great old Scottish tunes at the Jazz Bar. 'A must for lovers of Scots songs' SSSS (EdinburghSpotlight.com). 'Genuinely funny' (FringeReport.com).
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Sound of Seventeen Big Band
Celebrates the Golden Era of Big Band Music
Sound of Seventeen Big Band
Fj Jazz, Live music
Swinging numbers from the 1940s to present day, performed by this classic 17-piece jazz orchestra. From Basie to Beatles, this will get your toes tapping.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug 3 14:30(1h)
Soundbone plays Led Zeppelin
Soundbone plays Led Zeppelin / The Jazz Bar
N Jazz, Rock
This extraordinary trio approaches the Led Zep canon as devoted fans, paying homage to the massive riffs and weight of the originals by bringing a Living Loving... prog-jazz approach to every song!
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 4-8 22:00(1h30m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Sounds of St Cecilia's I: Maria Magdalena and the Other Marias
Héloïse Bernard, Jan Waterfield
FQ Live music, Historical
Music from 16th and 17th-century Italy, France and England, celebrating the different faces of the biblical Marias. Including works by Frescobaldi, Purcell and Cozzolani for voice and keyboard.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 7 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£5.00
Sounds of St Cecilia's II: Small Worlds
Avinoam Shalev, Keyboard Charitable Trust
FQ Live music, Historical
Is the world smaller than ever? In the 18th century, Handel moved from Italy to England, Haydn published in England, and Scarlatti emigrated three times. Experience these connections on historical clavichord and harpsichord.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
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Sounds of St Cecilia's III:
An Italian in Edinburgh
John Kitchen, Gerry McDonald
FQ
Live music, Historical
In 1735, having left Handel's opera orchestra, Francesco Barsanti settled in Edinburgh. McDonald and Kitchen contrast him with Italian colleagues and Handel himself.
Featuring the 1709 Thomas Barton harpsichord.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)
B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 14 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SC) (£24.00 F)
Sounds of St Cecilia's IV:
A Music Notebook
Luca Soattin
FQ
Live music, Historical
Guitar music in Europe in the early 19th century, including works by Carulli, Sor, Paganini and Giuliani, played on an original Italian guitar made in Genoa in 1804.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)
B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 17 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SC) (£24.00 F)
Sounds of St Cecilia's V:
The 18th Century London Flautist
Members of the Vauxhall Band
FQ Live music, Historical
A pocket of creative activity by instrument makers led to vast outputs of finely crafted flutes in 18th century London. Music inspired by stories of the makers, instruments and performers.
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 21 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SC) (£24.00 F)
South London Jazz Orchestra
South London Jazz Orchestra
FU Jazz, Swing
Classic big band jazz and swing from across the ages, played by a very big band indeed. Charts you'll love from Count Basie and Duke Ellington all the way to the present day.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 16 16:30(1h30m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Bellfield (Celebration Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 466 G D6 2
Aug 17 19:00(2h30m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
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Squad Harmonix
Los Angeles Theatre Initiative
TFRP A cappella, Family-friendly
Two teams. One epic a cappella showdown. Bodacious beatboxing, hip-and-happening harmonies and sensational solos! Who wins? It’s up to you. Join us for a fully live competition each night!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 4-7 15:05(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
St Mary's Lunchtime Recitals
Various performers
j Classical
A long-running and popular series of lunchtime recitals, featuring a wide variety of performers, in one of Edinburgh's most beautiful concert spaces.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral (Nave) B 0131 225 6293 V 91 G D1 2
Stockhausen – Tierkreis / Pert – Voyage in Space
Mark Spalding
j Classical, Modern
A programme of cosmic piano music by Karlheinz Stockhausen, whose evocation of the 12 signs of the zodiac is complemented by Scottish composer Morris Pert's exploration beyond the solar system.
artSpace@StMarks (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 14 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
The Story of Sting and The Police Night Owl Shows
TFK Cabaret, Tribute
Night Owl Shows led by Angus Munro present the story of Sting and the Police with classics: Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Message In A Bottle and Fields Of Gold. UK debut. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-11,15-18,22-25 19:10(50m) £16.50 (£15.50) (£56.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 19:10(50m) £16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)
Aug 10 12:30(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
The Stray Notes Choir The Stray Notes Choir K Choral, Vocal
The Stray Notes is a community choir from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, singing an eclectic mix of music in four-part harmony. Join us for an uplifting hour, including choral, pop, rock, show tunes and world music.
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)
B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Aug 11 15:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
Aug 12 12:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
The Stuff of Legends:
The Sequel – Music of Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole
The Spatz Trio
K Swing
The Spatz Trio return with part two of their award-winning tribute. Hit songs, and the wonderful stories behind them. Musically polished, fascinating, nostalgic. Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Sundown Swing
Sundown Swing
FU Swing, Jazz
Fabulous 17-piece Sundown Swing invite you to a show packed with well-known big band favourites from the 1930s-40s onwards, including classics from legendary musicians such as Glenn Miller and his contemporaries. An unforgettable afternoon of swing classic sounds.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-20,22-24,26-27 13:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Super Second Rate
Leah Coloff
TFKP Storytelling, Live Music
Her father didn’t believe she could make it as a musician, but cellist Leah Coloff just won a Grammy. Hear her true story – told through spoken word, music and original songs in this funny, humane show. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Swingology: Ali Affleck, Dick Lee and the Swingaholics
Ali Affleck and the Swingaholics
K Swing, Jazz
Alison, Dick and the band welcome you to their Swinging Parisian Café, featuring the music of Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf, Sidney Bechet et al. 'Craft, imagination and not a little mischief' (Herald).
Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)
B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Aug 6,8,14-15,17 20:30(1h) £15.00 Aug 9,12,16,19,22 13:00(1h) £15.00
Swingtime with Brian Kellock and Dick Lee: The Music of Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson
Brian Kellock and Dick Lee
K Jazz, Swing
Piano wizard Brian and clarinet ace Dick combine to pay tribute to the King of Swing. 'Fine playing, with some deliciously liquorice-toned clarinet' (Scotsman).
Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Aug 7,9,12,16,19 15:00(1h) £15.00
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Symphonix Rock Orchestra
Symphonix Rock Orchestra
FM Rock, Live music
Symphonix bring together world-class musicians to perform the perfect blend of symphony and rock. Strings, brass, a rock band, vocalists and choreographed choir all perform AC/DC, Metallica, Coldplay, Queen, Toto, Nirvana, The Beatles and much more...
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28
Aug 16 20:00(1h15m) £18.00 (£16.00) (£40.00 F)
The Techtonics:
44 Days of Liz Truss (A Cappella)
The Techtonics
RP A cappella, Musical Comedy
Behold the epic saga of Liz Truss's PM fiasco! Trussonomics disaster, cabinet U-turn frenzy and just one visit to the Queen; nerdy Imperial College a cappella champs hilariously recount the chaos.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 12-15,20-22,26 11:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 11:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 17 15:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Le Monde (Dirty Martini)
That 70's Choir
Jam Theatre Show Choir
K Choral, Vocal
Award-winning Jam Theatre Show Choir bring their fabulous harmonies and fun to their new show That 70’s Choir. Featuring all your favourite hits to get you grooving and all dressed in 70’s gear too!
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
iuchair
FMP Classical, Choral
Who knew the Baroque could be so bawdy? End your evening with the coarsest catches and drinking songs of Purcell and his contemporaries, performed by the infamous iuchair. Warning: these songs are not for the faint-hearted! Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 22:10(50m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees and Beyond
Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees and Beyond
FNP Rock, Comedy
NYC's Tragedy brings the headbangin' bootyshakin' good times to Fringe for the first time! Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop classics and completely reimagines them as glorious, red-hot heavy metal. Bannermans (Back Cave (standing))
Trinity A Cappella
Trinity A Cappella
FjP A cappella
We are a talented, dynamic and experienced mixed-gender a cappella group. We are student-led and part of Oxford Brookes University, currently performing at venues around Oxford. This is our debut appearance at the Fringe. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug 2-4 15:30(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
The Triumph of Time and Truth:
Handel and Vivaldi
Elspeth McVeigh (Voice), Sean Heath (Harpsichord) and Baroque Violin
FKP Classical
Entrancing concert baroque music. Elspeth McVeigh's hauntingly pure voice 'has a storytelling quality... A metaphorical journey' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'An oasis of calm... perfect diction... gentle manner' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).
St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)
B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2
Aug 22 13:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00) (£13.50 SUDC) (£30.00 F)
Aug 22 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£30.00 F)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
Aug 17 19:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)
B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2
Aug 18 12:30(1h) (Free Ticketed)
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This Old Cello Box
William Jack
j Folk, Classical
South Australian cellist/songwriter William Jack presents a free (non-ticketed) multi-style solo cello performance in the heart of Edinburgh. Encounter your favourite tunes dismantled and reimagined (from Bach to The Beatles and beyond), plus electrifying original compositions.
St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)
B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2
Aug 10 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 25 18:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Ukrainian Festival
Ukrainian Festival
FU Acoustic, Folk
The Ukrainian community has left its mark on Scotland for generations, as have the families who have settled here since 2022 after Russia's full-scale invasion. Join us for a showcase of music and dance celebrating Ukrainian culture. Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
Aug 3-4 17:00(2h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 SUDC) (£42.00 F)
Aug 4 19:00(1h) £12.00
Underwater Blue
Alexis Metallinos
FKP Live Music, Folk
Alexis Metallinos brings a unique blend of Greek heritage, weaving together the rich Italian and Spanish cultures at the Fringe. Ten mesmerising guitar instrumentals evolve into complete songs with the addition of poetic Greek lyrics. Stockbridge Church (Church Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club (The Speakeasy)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 5-6 17:00(1h) £12.00 S
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Ute Lemper –Rendezvous With Marlene
Ute Lemper
M Cabaret, Jazz
Based on a three-hour phone call with Marlene Dietrich in 1988, Ute tells us Marlene’s story, and performs her fabulous songs from her life, from the Berlin cabaret years to her Burt Bacharach collaborations.
The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)
B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2 Aug
Valery Ponomarev: The Jazz Messenger!
Valery Ponomarev Quintet FN Jazz
An unmissable exclusive performance from legendary Russian-American trumpeter and Jazz Messengers alumnus, Valery Ponomarev. This elite quintet celebrates one of jazz’s most influential institutions. This is the jazz event of the Fringe!
The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)
B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5
Aug 21-25 22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00) S
Aug 6 15:00(1h) £15.00
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Valvona & Crolla Songbook –90th Anniversary
Olivia Contini and Philip Contini
K Folk, Storytelling
Join Olivia and Philip Contini, grandchildren of V&C founder Alfonso Crolla, singing the Italian and Neapolitan songs that have echoed through the shop since 1934, with Anne Evans (piano), Dick Lee (clarinet).
Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Viola and Piano: Aprés un Rêve
Kosonen Ranieri Duo
FQ Classical, Live music
Join us on a journey exploring moonlit melodies in this evening recital inspired by night-time and dreams, featuring classical works for viola and piano by Rebecca Clarke, Gabriel Fauré and Robert Schumann.
Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Aug 3 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£50.00 F)
Voices of Lions Artfelt
TFR A cappella, Choral
Voices of Lions perform songs from many genres, sacred and secular: pop classics, show tunes, spirituals, traditional songs and ballads. Our programme has something for everyone; a perfect break from the hurly-burly of the Fringe.
Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8
Aug 3-7 14:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
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Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations
Vox Stars R Vocal, Pop
Award-winning show celebrates aspiring singers through the music of their idols. Presenting a mix of voices from the soulful to the powerful. Featuring popular music from legends, pop, retro, party, Disney and film. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Perfect Forth
FRP A cappella, Vocal
Perfect Forth, after the five-star success of Athena, returns to Surgeons' Hall with Warped, exploring self-reflection, identity and belonging through a cappella. Award-winning vocalists and writers share perspectives on finding home within our bodies.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 14:35(55m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Wayward Jane
Wayward Jane
KP Folk
Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies.
Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)
B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8
Weather and People and Time
Larry Kaplan and Alan Reid
FM Acoustic, Folk
Former Battlefield Band member, solo artist Alan Reid's keyboard work and memorable songwriting are enduring. American song-maker and Smithsonian Folkways artist, Larry Kaplan is one of the best contemporary song-makers of the new folk tradition.
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)
B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2
West End Workshop Show Choir
RP A cappella, Musical theatre
Come sing with the UK’s No 1 show choir! Together we'll learn fun, well-known songs from the West End in glorious a cappella harmony. No experience required; just bring some good vibes, and we'll do the rest!
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 16:00(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)
What The Veck?
Songs in the Key of Strife!
Tom Veck
TFL Musical Comedy, Storytelling
Tom Veck brings charm and warmth to a show where relatable ditties, stories from his peculiar past and confessions from strangers will have you wondering What the Veck is coming next!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 17:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 UD)
When Judas Met John:
Songs of Dylan and Lennon Brothers Broke
TFj Acoustic, Folk
A unique and personal arrangement of the music of Dylan and Lennon, performed around a story of the influence and respect that each artist had for the other.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Sea Island & Ferry
Sea Island & Ferry
FQ
Contemporary, World music
A neo-chamber ensemble from Hong Kong, featuring members on piano, cello, violin and clarinet, tells stories about the past and present of its home city by performing its members' original compositions.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
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Play Scottish Folk
The Whistlebinkies
Fj Folk
We have thrilled audiences around the world, but we're particularly at home on the Fringe. Enjoy our unique blend of fiddles, woodwind, harp, concertina, and percussion. Hear our albums on the Greentrax and Claddagh labels.
artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
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Will Pickvance
TFjP Storytelling, Musical Comedy
'Wonderfully engaging storytelling, lovely piano playing' (National) from 'half man, half piano' (Ian McMillan, BBC Radio 3). 'There are points where no words are necessary, where the dexterity and inventive fusion of songs say it all' (List).
Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 17:55(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 17:55(1h) £17.00 (£14.50) S
A Worked-Out Seam?
Coal-Mining Songs for Today
Jez Lowe
FKP Acoustic, Folk
Songwriter and author Jez Lowe asks whether the mining songs that he grew up with are still relevant today, and talks about his new novel The Keeker Seam. www.jezlowe.com
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07918 017992 V 138 G C6 2 Aug
£12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SUDC) (£34.00 F)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
C&C Productions Ltd
K Comedy, Musical theatre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tells the story of six eccentric middle-schoolers competing in their spelling bee. With comedic and improv elements, you are bound to leave grinning with glee!
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 11:15(1h50m) £14.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 19-24 11:35(1h50m) £14.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F) S
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group
TFK Musical theatre, Comedy
Please spell 'entertaining'! Follow six zany students and how far they'll go for first prize. Featuring heart-warming performances, audience participation, and pure pandemonium, this show will leave you laughing, crying and consulting dictionaries!
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
The Addams Family
The Talentz Ltd
FU Children's show, Family-friendly
The kooky, mysteriously spooky Addams Family musical. Morticia and Gomez Addams are confounded when their daughter Wednesday falls in love with a "normal" boy. Can the Addams family pretend to fit in for just one evening? theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 15:30(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
After the Rainbow: A Mystical Music-full Midlife
Journey Through Oz
Molly Kittle and Amy MacClain
TFMP Storytelling, Music
Midlife gets a dose of music and magic in this transformational take on Oz. Get whisked away in a cyclone of mystical revelations, personal triumphs and laughter. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
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Alfie
Hope Productions
FKP Musical theatre, New writing
Alfie is an original musical about two boys, their journey through life and experiences in the army. The show highlights the effect of PTSD and how it affects not only the soldiers but the families surrounding them as well.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 3-10 14:05(1h30m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Alice in Wonderland
Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts
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This brand-new musical version of the timeless classic takes you down the rabbit hole with the ever-curious Alice to a land of zany adventures where nothing is as it seems. Perfectly entertaining for the whole family. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-6,8-11 13:25(1h30m) £15.00 (£14.00)
All Shook Up
Edinburgh Little theatre
TK Musical theatre, Theatre
Elvis-inspired musical that will have you dancing in your seats! When a strange biker shows up in small-town USA all hell breaks loose! Brilliant show from the New York-based cast that will blow you away.
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
All Shook Up Young@Part
Captivate Theatre
TFj Musical theatre
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, this feel-good musical will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as Teddy Bear, Don’t Be Cruel and Jailhouse Rock.
The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2 Aug 2-7 15:30(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
Almost Austen
Louise Geller
Fj Opera, Musical theatre
Fiction and reality collide when modern day Catherine meets Henry and soon the words of her favourite novel, Northanger Abbey, take on a whole new meaning! Featuring opera and musical theatre songs, performed by Louise Geller. Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2 Aug 19-20,22-25 19:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
And They Played Shang-A-Lang
Edinburgh Little Theatre
TK Theatre, Comedy
Jukebox musical about what life was like growing up in 70s Edinburgh. With laughs, tears and memories from this fantastic cast and loved production. After 11 years, this is its final Edinburgh Fringe run. Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 13:35(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)
Arias in the Afternoon
Brian Bannatyne-Scott and Friends
KP Classical, Opera
Arias and ensembles from favourite operas in a beautiful New Town venue. Sung by international opera singer Brian Bannatyne-Scott and four rising stars, with Michal Gajzler on piano.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 10 14:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Avenue Q
Sound Events Scotland
TM Musical theatre, Theatre
Avenue Q is the puppet-based musical following the characters that live on the worst street in the world. This brilliantly funny musical is brought to life by its enthusiastic and talented cast. Not for the easily offended.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 2-25 21:25(2h15m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)
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BANNED the Musical
April Alsup Productions
TFKP Musical theatre, Musical theatre
BANNED, a modern-day musical following a group of gender misfits through events leading up to their debut at a performing arts festival. The polarising discourse around gender today goes beyond opinions and has real consequences in society.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
18:35(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 5-8 18:35(1h) £12.00 (£9.00) (£7.50 SDO) (£24.00 F)
Aug 9-10 18:35(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£6.00 SDO) (£30.00 F)
Barbara (and Kenneth)
Deanna GiuliettiTFjP Musical Comedy
After having over 100 jobs, Barbara’s taking the stage to tell you, in her own unauthorised and unhinged way, what it’s like to compete at the Olympics, run for president, and navigate through decades of sexism.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B
Beowulf the Musical Music Making Society, Royal Holloway
University of London
FKP Musical theatre, Tragedy
In an ancient land full of legendary heroes and the monsters they fight, how do regular folk live? As inexorable fate ebbs and flows, nothing is what it seems. What paths will our characters carve for themselves?
Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28 Aug
The Best of the West End and Broadway
CRE8IV THEATRE CO
TFj Musical theatre, Revue
Join CRE8IV on this journey through the very best of the West End and Broadway as this cast perform these musical theatre favourites.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10 12:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 10:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)
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Piper Theatre Productions (New York, USA)
TKP Horror, Musical theatre
What if Bette Davis were a witch? 1975, past her prime, and she considers dark powers of revenge. Experience a whirlwind of physical theatre, movie horror chaos, and Oliver Reed’s stomach. Original musical. www.pipertheatre.org C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,13 18:40(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18 18:40(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15 18:40(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
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A Bohemian Life
The Bohemians Lyric Opera Company
FU Musical theatre, Cabaret
Join the Bohemians as they take you on a rollercoaster ride through all aspects of life in their concert. Featuring music from Matilda, Schimgadoon, Priscilla, 9 to 5, Groundhog Day, Mary Poppins, Bugsy Malone and many more!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Tamara Williamson (Canada/UK)
L Drama, True-life
That moment when he looks at his phone and your world explodes... Original music and film, backed up with one hell of a story. Musical theatre has never seen anything quite like this. An award-winning Canadian production.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
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Available On Demand From Aug 2 (1h)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50.
Carmen
Aria Alba Opera for All j Classical, Opera
Carmen, a free-spirited, fiery seductress, draws the soldier Don José into a turbulent love affair with disastrous consequences. Against a minimalist backdrop, Bizet's timeless music takes centre stage in this intimate community opera production.
Stockbridge Church (Church Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Captivate Theatre
TFR Musical theatre
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory... but only to a lucky few. Featuring an adult and children’s cast, this is sure to be a hit of the Fringe. The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2
TFK Musical theatre, Storytelling
What does it look like to grow up watching a community searching for hope? In Child of Sunday, Elisa Riddington recounts fables of her childhood as a preacher's kid through stories and songs.
Hootenannies @ The Apex (Hoot 5)
B 0131 226 0000 V 108 G E4 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25
Come Dine With Me:
The Musical
Paul Taylor-Mills and Sam Norman TKP Musical theatre, New writing Take a bunch of tuneful strangers. Mix in a dollop of behind-the-scenes skulduggery, a Sound Man playing detective, a sprinkle of romance and plenty of juicy arpeggios. Cook for sixty minutes... and serve hot. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:20(1h) £11.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:20(1h) £20.00 (£19.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 14:20(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
Surf Rock Media (New York, USA)
TL Musical theatre, Comedy
Finally, a musical about gene editing technology! Two genetics researchers attempt to create a super-soybean. Will they succeed? Or destroy the world? Original songs, dance, action-packed battles and shocking twists.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 20:40(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:40(55m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 22-23 19:30(1h50m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 20:40(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
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Ctrl+Alt+Deceit!
Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society
FKP Musical comedy, Musical theatre
Ctrl+Alt+Deceit. June, Andy and Grandma explore the intricacies of the Web in this upbeat funk/pop score. The story, at its heart, follows the relationship between Andy and June, who share a mother/daughter-like bond.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
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Aug 12-24 18:20(50m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) S
Deacon Brodie
SOFTPLANET Productions
FKP Musical theatre, Rock
Deacon Brodie musical theatre production. The true story. Real-life drama in a shadowy world. Packed with deceit, love, laughs, theft and rock songs. The amazing Edinburgh events which happened only yards away from this venue! Mackenzie Building (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 258 G D4 2
Aug 8-12,14-17 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00 S) (£40.00 F)
Deirdre of the Sorrows
Carpe Diem
FjP Music, Spoken word
Nominated for Best Composer on the Fringe for Sailing to Tomorrow (Musical Theatre Matters, 2007), Peter D Robinson brings Kenneth Steven's powerful poem alive in a setting for three musicians and three vocal performers. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 13 20:30(1h15m) £15.00 (£10.00)
The Detective’s Demise Grownup Playhouse
FLP Comedy, Musical Comedy
New murder-mystery comedy musical! A detective lies dead at his own birthday party, snuffed out like candles on a cake. Everyone has a motive as trainee sleuth Molly Evans investigates... expect crimes, rhymes and good times! theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 12-19 20:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Diary of a Gay Disaster
Upfront Theatre
TLP Musical Comedy, LGBTQ+
A fever dream, three angel dykes, a magic diary and twelve comical tunes. Turns out being a gay disaster is not a unique talent, it's just embarrassing. Oh well, at least there are sexy togas!
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 22:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 22:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 22:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Dido and Aeneas
Fife Opera
Fj Opera, Music
Members of Fife Opera present a semi-staged performance of Purcell’s one-act opera Dido and Aeneas with string quintet and harpsichord continuo.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 4 14:30(1h15m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 C)
Disney's Finding Nemo JR.
Stage Skool Live
Q Children's Show, Musical theatre
Dive into the enchanting depths of the ocean with Stage Skool LIVE's exhilarating production of Disney's Finding Nemo JR. Join Nemo and friends on a fin-tastic journey filled with laughter, friendship, and underwater adventures! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 3-10 10:00(50m) £16.00 (£14.00) (£56.00 F)
Disney's Frozen Junior Captivate Theatre
TR Musical theatre
Disney’s modern classic is brought to the stage with all of the memorable songs from the film. Frozen JR is sure to thaw even the coldest heart. Only five performances. Book now to avoid disappointment.
The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2
DIVA: Live From Hell!
Blair Russell Productions
TL Comedy, LGBTQ+
A riotous, blood-stained love letter to Broadway that will have you laughing hysterically and lusting for revenge! Demonstrating exactly what's required to earn the title of diva, Luke Bayer stars in this award-winning devilish solo musical.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
Draft My Life – A Concept Musical
We Draman Group
FR Musical theatre, Family-friendly 'What is home?' A heartfelt musical from Hong Kong that explores independence, inner peace and diverse ways of living. Perfect for audience looking for a thought-provoking experience. Performed in Cantonese with English subtitles. Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Dreams of Peace and Freedom
English Cabaret in association with C theatre
K Theatre, Music
Film, text and live performance explore the birth of modern human rights through the eyes of David Maxwell Fyfe, Nuremberg prosecutor and champion of the ECHR, with musical settings of the poets who inspired him.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Drop Dead Gorgeous: A New Musical (Work-in-Progress Concert Series)
Drop Dead Gorgeous: A New Musical LP Musical theatre, Musical Comedy
Get a sneak peek of the upcoming killer new musical based on the cult-classic film, featuring an original score written and performed by Riki Lindhome (Netflix's Wednesday) and surprise guests!
Pleasance Dome (King Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
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A groundbreaking one-woman musical inspired by the book
A Woman On The Edge Of Time, about feminist pioneer Hannah Gavron. Join us on a haunting exploration of the power of feminine hope and breaking free from conformity. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2
EMT: Best of Broadway
Edinburgh Music Theatre FQ Music, Cabaret
Join Edinburgh Music Theatre as they bring Broadway to the Edinburgh stage! Performing your favourite musical hits, the talented cast make this a must-see show for all fans of musical theatre out there!
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 7-9 20:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
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EMT: Magic of the Movies
Edinburgh Music Theatre FR Cabaret, Music
Featuring treasured favourites from animated classics, Edinburgh Music Theatre is proud to present Magic of the Movies. Allow the talented performers to add sparkle to your evening.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church) B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
£12.00 (£10.00)
The Emu War: A New Musical
Pearl Whirl Productions
TjP Musical theatre, New writing
Inspired by true events, this new comedy musical follows the Australian government's futile attempts to fight mischievous emus. Get your tail feathers ready for catchy tunes and dancing birds. This is The Emu War! Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
X Jul 31-Aug 1 12:00(1h10m) £8.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 12:00(1h10m) £13.00 (£12.00)
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FUP Classical, Musical theatre
Nominated for Best Composer on the Fringe for Sailing to Tomorrow (Musical Theatre Matters, 2007), Peter D Robinson brings a variety of music from his musicals and choral works to have your toes tapping and spirits lifted. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 8-9 18:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00)
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition
Forth Children's Theatre
TFK Musical theatre, LGBTQ+
Jamie is 16 and doesn't quite fit in. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure – he's going to be a sensation. This is Forth Children’s Theatre’s 43rd Fringe production. Broughton High School (Main Theatre) B 07415 082493 V 318 G B1 2
Aug 3,6-10 19:00(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.50) (£42.00 F)
Aug 3-4,7,10 14:00(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.50) (£42.00 F)
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First Date
Weehawken High School Theater
L Comedy, Musical comedy
When blind-date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a
Flesh
SOFTPLANET Productions
FKP Musical theatre, Rock
Flesh. Music theatre production – the real-life drama of Burke and Hare, Scotland's first serial killers, with a comic twist and original folk rock songs. The one-hour show based on the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2022 production! Mackenzie Building (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 258 G D4 2
Fountain of You
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
TK Musical theatre, Theatre
A 30-something actress, freshly aged-out, undergoes a radical spa treatment, leading her on a quest for power and equality. Fountain of You is a dark comedy tackling youth and beauty, with a poppy score and ample gore!
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Fringe! The Musical
Little Big Stack
TKP Musical Comedy, Satire
Chantelle Duprée travels across the pond to perform a one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe in search of fame and fortune. Fringe! The Musical tackles the relationship between an artist's ego and their art. #LiveTheDream Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Fringe – The Musical Chevron Theatre
FKP Musical theatre, Comedy
(£10.50)
A hilarious musical comedy about a cherished family-run hairdressing salon in Essex. Prepare to be immersed into the chaotic world of hairdressing and fall in love with Darren and the salon girls!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 21:05(50m) £8.00 (£6.50)
Aug 14-16
Funeral for a Dog
Miller and Harlow (New York, USA)
U Musical theatre, Storytelling
A show that tells the larger-than-life story of a dog who lived a long time through storytelling and song. Hear the miraculous account of a good dog, and confront what it means to live.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
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A New Musical
Wright and McRitchie
FLP
Pop, Political
The Gardening Club is a new musical that takes place in 1960, Georgia, USA. Six girls start an illegal drug ring to distribute the birth control pill, using their gardening club as a cover-up.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
226 0000 V 45 G D5
Gilbert and Sullivan's Improbable
New Musical: ...and Helen
The Coily Dart Theatre Company
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Comedy, New writing
Helen Carte’s contribution to the success of the Savoy operettas is often overlooked. Based upon her remarkable life story (with some added Gilbertian elements!), this show features music from every operetta.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug
£10.00 (£8.00)
Godfather Death: A Grimms’ Musical
The Avison Brothers
LTF Musical theatre, New writing
Based on a little-known Grimms’ fairytale, Godfather Death is an award-winning and gleefully macabre new musical exploring mortality, healthcare and class.
OffFest Winner: Best Musical at Edinburgh Fringe 2023. SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (EverythingTheatre.co.uk). SSSSS (BingeFringe.com). theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 01315102384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 15:10(1h) £15.00 (12.00)
Kayla Subica
N Musical comedy, Interactive
Happy Medium is the hilarious musical about a psychic medium in 1970s New York who was meant to be a star. With live mediumship, readings and group singing, Happy Medium is an immersive soul-healing experience! Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 332 G E2
Aug 1-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 12:15(1h)
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Here There Be Dragons:
A Musical Quest
Steel Penguin Ensemble
FK Musical theatre, Musical comedy International premiere! Here There Be Dragons is about college, love, fantasy and reality! Fresh from its off-Broadway debut! Smashing songs and action!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 2-10 20:00(1h30m) £12.00 (£9.00 S)
Honk! Cup and Dagger
TFR Children's Show, Family-friendly
In this fabulous and enchanting retelling of The Ugly Duckling, we follow Ugly on a journey of friendship, love and acceptance in this Olivier award-winning musical; a treat for kids and adults alike. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 5-10 10:45(1h10m) £9.00 (£7.50) (£7.00 SUD) (£30.00
House of Cleopatra
Alchemation and Nathaniel Hill
TL Immersive, Drag House of Cleopatra brings the glamour of Studio 54 to Ancient Egypt. Join the legendary queen for a night of palace intrigue, high-octane pop music and a party that will go down in history.
Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4 X
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How to Become a Taiwanese: A Musical
National Taiwan Normal University
Graduated Institute of Performing Arts
FjP Musical theatre, Theatre
What defines a Taiwanese? Is it bubble tea, Taipei 101 or perhaps a specific ritual or music? Join us on a journey of self-discovery through music and dance in this 60-minute musical.
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
Hu Opera Love Bridge
The Shanghai Hu Opera Theater UP Traditional
Hu Opera Love Bridge, through several farmers, tells a love story between Chen Zaiting and Jin Xiuying, two childhood playmates. Finally, after various tests, every Jack has his Jill. Venue150 at EICC (Pentland Auditorium)
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Aug 15 14:00(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Captivate Theatre
FK Musical theatre
There was a real buzz about this show last year so we’re back. ‘Bold direction, stylish design, thoughtful musicianship, explosive choreography and heart-breaking drama... an exhilarating and powerful theatrical experience’ (Playbill, 2023). 'Bravo!' (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2
Aug 8-17 15:00(2h15m) £18.00 (£16.00) (£64.00 F)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Wolverhampton Grand Theatre L Theatre, Comedy
A hilarious and heartfelt musical that tackles modern love in all its forms. An insightful and hilarious musical that will have audience members shouting... 'This is my life!' theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical
Seabright Live presents the Musical Revue by Alexander S Bermange TKP Cabaret, Revue
The award-winning musical comedy revue revealing all about musicals on both sides of the curtain! Lauded with an unprecedented 50 five-star reviews for its previous sell-out Fringe and London seasons. 'Flawless' (BritishTheatre.com). Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium) B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28 XAug 1-2 18:00(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 3-4,8,12-13,15,19-20,22 18:00(1h10m) £18.50 (£17.50) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00(1h10m) £19.50 (£18.50)
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Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical
Paul Taylor-Mills
TKP Musical theatre, New writing Academy Award-winner, bone-broth drinker and devastating downhill skier Gwyneth Paltrow has arrived in a snoozy Utah courtroom ready to defend her legacy in the campest courtroom drama in history.
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:45(1h) £11.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:45(1h) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 17:45(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
The Improv Musical
Music Theatre Warwick
TU Comedy, Improv
Returning for our ninth year! See our spectacular performers in a show where you choose the setting, characters and title! Prepare your suggestions for a hilarious improvised musical that's totally in your hands!
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 15:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Into the Woods Bare Productions R Musical theatre, Drama
Bare Productions return following another five-star sell-out run with one fantastical musical. Into the Woods is a smash-hit musical theatre mash-up which intertwines your favourite classic fairytale characters. A must-see for all!
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
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Into the Woods
London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art TFjP Musical theatre, Family-friendly
Join LAMDA’s MA Musical Theatre graduates for a bold new production of the Tony Award-winning classic. Stephen Sondheim’s wickedly funny musical weaves beloved fairytales into a surprising and subversive fable. Be careful what you wish for!
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 12:45(1h55m) £12.50 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)
Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21 12:45(1h55m) £15.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)
Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 12:45(1h55m) £16.00 (£14.50) (£58.00 F)
A Jaffa Cake Musical
Gigglemug Theatre
TjP Comedy, Family-friendly
Time to decide once and for all... cake or biscuit? Inspired by the 1991 tribunal, award-winning Gigglemug Theatre (Scouts! The Musical, RuneSical, Timpson: The Musical) present a family-friendly musical comedy that takes the biscuit (or cake...?).
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:10(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 15:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Jesus Christ Risen Star
J Richmond
jP On demand, Music
The rock musical is a love story for the ages. Nadi must decide between bringing down the Romans or being with Chloe, a disciple of Jesus. They both witness Jesus's arrest in Gethsemane 2,000 years ago.
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Kafka's Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets!
Throughline Projects LLC
TKP Musical Comedy, Puppetry
One morning, Gregor Samsa awoke to discover he'd caught the musical theatre bug. With puppets! Scuttle to this silly, surreal take on Kafka's paranoid, mystifying masterpiece to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death. Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
Kinky Boots
Sound Events Scotland
TK Musical theatre, Theatre
Based on a true story, this Cyndi Lauper-written musical tells the story of Charlie as he fights to save his father's shoe factory. He teams up with drag queen Lola to save the business. An absolute blast!
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 10:50(2h25m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)
La Voix Humaine – Starring
Jennifer Witton, Soprano (Conceived and Produced by Ian McFarlane)
Jennifer Witton, soprano, with Ben-San Lau, piano jP In conversation, International British soprano and Glyndebourne soloist, Jennifer Witton, with Glyndebourne repetiteur, Ben-San Lau, in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere of Francis Poulenc's opera.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 17 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
The Last Five Years
Never Ending Theatre
TK LGBTQ+, Musical theatre
A queer adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years presents an emotionally charged musical following Jamie and Cathy as they fall in and out of love over their turbulent five-year relationship. Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
XAug 3 10:30(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 5-10 10:30(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£50.00 F)
Aug 12-17 12:10(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£50.00 F)
Latte Loca
Coffee Date Theatre –Abby Gains and Nina Blaszczyk
FLP Musical theatre, Modern Eavesdrop on Medea and Summer’s conversation as their friendship forms and lives unfold. Join their daily Latte Loca coffee date, as they experience love, betrayal and tragedy. After all, sisters before misters, right?
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 22-24 15:10(50m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Stacie Burrows
TFKP Theatre, Comedy
Facing medical misadventures in the mecca of wellness, former Texan and recovering Jehovah’s Witness, Stacie Burrows, clings to her piano searching for Zen amongst LA’s quakes and quacks. Laughable is not a mental breakdown, it’s a musical comedy! Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 17:25(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
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Sound Events Scotland
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We tell the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrols in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. The 2023 hit show returns for 2024. A must-see funny and entertaining show.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3 Aug 2-25
Legally Blonde – The Musical Viva Arts
Fj Musical theatre, Theatre
Omigod You Guys! Viva Arts are back with their usual brand of high-quality musical theatre – this time it's all-singing, all-dancing, feel-good comedy. Dust down your pink suit and stilettos and join us!
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 16:45(2h) £15.00 (£14.00) (£56.00 F)
Legend of the White Snake
Northern Kunqu Opera (China) with Asisn Arts Globaal
R Opera, Classical
A love story between a man and a female snake spirit, performed with live music and the colourful costumes, exotic make-up and subtle movements of traditional Kunqu opera. Sung in Chinese, with English surtitles.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 12-13 17:20(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 14-15 17:20(1h5m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Captivate Theatre
Tj Musical theatre
Performed by talented students, Captivate has performed to thousands, with sell-out crowds, standing ovations, and five-star reviews. Don’t be put off by School Edition. ‘Blows every musical at the Fringe completely out of the water’ (TheReviewsHub.com).
The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2
Aug 2-11 12:15(2h15m) £18.00 (£16.00) (£64.00 F)
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
TK Musical theatre, Theatre
On an endless summer night, over a weekend, love's joys and complications play out in triple-time. Heartwarming and heartbreaking, Stephen Sondheim's incandescent musical sparkles with wit and romance, spiked with regret and longing.
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 2,4-5,10-11,16-17,23,25 10:00(2h20m) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 8,14,20,22 10:00(2h20m) £15.50 (£14.50)
Love Is Blind:
The Improvised Musical
Maya Bialik, Kevin Paquette, Jess Pfohl
FM Improv, Comedy
Audience suggestions inspire characters who date through a wall, fall in love, get engaged, discover each other’s flaws, and ultimately decide if love really is blind, with entirely improvised music and songs! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-23 23:35(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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BSL signed/interpreted performance @ Wheelchair
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Macbeth
Edinburgh Little Theatre
TL Theatre, Spoken word
A new take on Macbeth sees some original and modern text used, along with contemporary music, giving this production a modern twist. Shakespeare's masterpiece looked at anew by this talented and driven cast.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
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The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered
On The Keys
FK
Dark comedy, Musical theatre
Cambridge Footlight Lily Blundell's sinful dark comedy musical full of greed, fraud, 1920s jazz and drink. Nominated – Standing Ovation Award. 'A show which should go far' SSSS½ (LondonPubTheatres.com).
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10 21:30(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) Aug 12-17 21:50(50m) £12.00 (£9.00)
Aug 19-24 21:30(50m) £12.00 (£9.00)
Mary Mary Quite Contrary CRE8IV THEATRE CO
TFNP Musical theatre, Musical comedy
How did moral campaigner and anti-BBC activist Mary Whitehouse end up at a fetish party in a swingers club, and what happened? Spoof adult musical with a happy ending, premiering at the Fringe.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 2-10,12-17 20:15(1h5m) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Mary, Queen of Rock!
Pretty Knickers Productions
TKP Theatre, New writing
1561. On a misty Scottish shore an expectant crowd hears the wail of an electric guitar... Mary, Queen of Rock, returns to reclaim her throne! Can she get Scotland rocking? Or will heads roll?
Assembly Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 21:20(1h20m) £12.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:20(1h20m) £17.50 (£16.50)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22 21:20(1h20m) £16.00 (£15.00)
Meet Me in Buenos Aires
Florencia Iriondo
TjP Musical theatre, Solo show
Following her Off-Broadway debut, Florencia Iriondo premieres her new, soulful music-storytelling odyssey that explores how love morphs through family, centuries and continents. 'At the center is the radiant presence of Iriondo herself' (TheaterMania.com).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 19:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8 19:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Mercury in Retrograde
Bobby Allan
TFMP Rock, Folk
A passionate folk-rock musical about the Fool seeking his lost love, Luck. Traversing through the cosmos, she guides him into the uncharted territories of personal growth. But with Mercury in retrograde, is everything as it seems?
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-3 21:00(50m) £6.00 Aug 4-10,12-17 21:00(50m) £12.00
The Musical Theatre Story: The Magic of the Modern Age Performers International Productions K Musical theatre, Live music
Join us on a journey from the birth of the musical to the modern day. Featuring songs from over 30 of Broadway and the West End’s biggest shows! www.performintpro.co.uk
Aug 19-20 19:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 21-22 19:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 23-25 19:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
The Musical Theatre Story: The Magic of The Modern Age Performers International Productions U Musical theatre, Live music
Join us on a journey through the golden age of Musical Theatre. Featuring songs from over 30 of Broadway and the West End’s biggest shows! www.performintpro.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 19-20 18:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 21-22 18:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 23-25 18:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
A Night at the Musicals Spotlights
jP Compilation, Musical theatre
Exeter University’s Spotlights are returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for another musical extravaganza filled with beautiful harmonies, captivating dance and a brilliant live band! Prepare yourself for a showcase featuring all your favourite musical hits! theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 17:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Christine Bovill
TKP Musical theatre, Cabaret
Christine Bovill's five-star Piaf show established her reputation as one Europe's finest interpreters of French song. In No Regrets she returns with a fresh take on what critics have called 'the stuff of Fringe legend' (BroadwayBaby.com). Pleasance at EICC (Lomond) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28 XJul 31-Aug
Wishbone Media LLC
FMP Musical theatre, Modern Instagram vs reality. Perfect, happy, shiny couples. Your feeds are full of them, but if you could pinch the screen on those photos, how much more would you see? Come see #NoFilter, a new musical with absolutely no filter! Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Live Virtual Reality Musical
Brendan Bradley / Maurice Soque Jr / Michael Morran FMP Interactive, Improv 'Flawless blend of Broadway, video games, pop and comedy bliss!' (Fame Magazine). Select audiences join writer-performer Brendan Bradley on stage in virtual reality as the virtual worlds and characters come to life on screen. Imaginex at YOTEL Edinburgh in association with ZOO
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To Smash Hit Musicals
CRE8IV THEATRE CO
TFj Musical theatre, Revue
CRE8IV THEATRE CO are back with their highly acclaimed show Sing-A-Long To Smash Hit Musicals. The show that encourages you to sing along!
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 10:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Grand Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-16 09:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)
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Our Little Secret: The 23andMe Musical KC18 Productions Tj Comedy, True-life
What does a 31-year-old theatre kid do when a DNA test reveals that his biological parents aren't quite who he thought they were? Write a musical! Winner: Best of Fringe Toronto 2023.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 17:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,8,14-15,19,21-22,26 17:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Over Her Dead Body
Pinky Swear Productions
TFKP Dark comedy, Folk
A bluegrass radio show live tapes some murder ballads. Things go awry as uninvited, spectral guests reveal the stories of the victims. Will the singers survive without a little bit of blood on their hands?
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 19:35(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Phantom of the Opera
Captivate Theatre
TFK Musical theatre
Experience a brand-new amateur production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular musical with its romantic and haunting score including Music of the Night and All I Ask of You. By arrangement with The Really Useful Group. The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2
Aug 2-17 20:30(2h15m) £18.00 (£16.00) (£64.00 F)
Edinburgh University Footlights
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In the shadows of an enigmatic stage, Pippin searches for his purpose. Guided by the allusive Leading Player, he must journey through a maze of ambition, secrets and illusion to unravel the mysteries of his own existence.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
XAug 19 14:55(2h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 20-25 14:55(2h30m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
The Pirates of Penzance
The University of St Andrews Gilbert and Sullivan Society j Classical, Comedy
Pirate apprentice Frederic finds himself at a crossroads as he reaches the supposed end of his apprenticeship. Filled with iconic music, hilarious misunderstandings and a love story for the ages, this show is sure to impress.
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 19-25 15:30(2h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
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Blair Russell Productions
TMP Comedy, LGBTQ+
A world-premiere musical comedy about Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, two best friends growing up in Florence who decide to become the greatest artists of all time so that God will forgive them for being gay.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 18:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 18:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Little Big Stack
TM Dark Comedy, Musical theatre
The totally adult dark comedy musical, returns! Starring Potty, a little green singing, talking, tap-dancing plant. Annoyingly catchy songs, heartwarming friendships, twisted humour. 'An unholy crossover between Sesame Street and a B-movie horror' (LostInTheatreland.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12-14,19-22,26 13:30(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Sacred Heart University Theatre Arts Program
TFKP New writing, Musical comedy
Reject Me, Already is an original, romcom musical where you play the matchmaker! Six actors, six roles, one story – and the audience picks the cast. Take a little chance on love in this big-hearted, feel-good musical.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 19:40(50m) £10.00 (£20.00 F)
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 12-17 22:00(50m) £10.00 (£20.00 F) Aug 19-24 23:10(50m) £10.00 (£20.00 F)
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Sound Events Scotland
TL Musical theatre, Drama
Jonathan Larson's epic tale of New York bohemians is brought to life by this talented and dedicated cast. Based on La Boheme, we follow the trials and tribulations of some of New York East Village's struggling artists. A must!
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 2-25 18:35(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)
Ripper
Reconnect Theatres
TFMP Theatre, Thriller
A terrifying musical look through the eyes of Jack the Ripper, the officer who pursued him, and one of his victims. Returning as a now full-length show after last years Fringe premiere, come see life behind the knife. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 19:45(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Roald Dahl’s Matilda
The Musical Junior
Captivate Theatre
TR Musical theatre, Children's show
Captivate’s Matilda is back after a sell-out run in 2023. Get your tickets fast to root for the 'revolting children' who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Savoy! Everybody's Doing It
NP and Joy Entertainment
Tj Musical theatre, Cabaret
Get ready for passionate affairs, mischievous gossip and racy romances. This unapologetic musical relationship comedy exposes the illusion of modern marriage through an uplifting collection of world-famous operetta songs staged with a brave contemporary twist. www.savoymusical.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 19:00(1h15m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:00(1h15m) £17.00 (£15.00) (£13.00 C) (£52.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 19:00(1h15m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Scissors Dance
Sone Sone
FQP Performance art, Musical theatre
Everything unfolding on the stage is at the whim of the Mr Heo. A captivating performance that blends traditional Korean culture with contemporary allure through dazzling scissors dance and exciting percussion. Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226
Shakey Sean Productions
jP Musical comedy, Rock
This hilarious 50s musical follows Shakey Sean, working in Arbroath Egg'n'Roll van. Customer requests 'a Rock'n'a'Roll'. 'We don't serve that order man!' Thus kickstarting the invention of rock'n'roll. Elvis language/dancing/singalongs/ deadly virus: The Shakey-Shakey Hips!
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
Aug 3-10 22:05(45m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F) theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
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Shapiro: A Pop Star Musical Kingdom Theatre Company
RP Musical theatre, New writing Schoolgirl Helen Shapiro has singing ambitions. She gets a contract, tours with The Beatles as support and has three Top 5 hits aged 15, all in this smash-hit premiere. Six shows only. www.kingdomtheatrecompany.com
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 12-13 19:50(55m) £10.00 (£36.00 F) Aug 14-17 19:50(55m) £12.00 (£40.00 F) S
Showtime!
EM The Master Productions (California/UK)
TM Dark comedy, Cabaret
If Tim Burton met Stephen Sondheim in the KitKat Club... and they were a woman... This twisted one-woman musical is an electric exploration of the life of the artist, told by Amelia, and her charismatic alter-ego, The Master. www.emthemaster.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 19:45(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 19:45(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 19:45(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Side by Side
Ensemble
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The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 70 G B2 2
Aug 2,4,6,8,10,12-13,15-17 10:30(1h15m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
Aug 14-17 13:00(1h15m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
An evening of song and (West Side) Story devoted to Stephen Sondheim in the Company of the ever-popular Fife-based concert group. A Sunday evening concert with, of course,
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SILENCE! The Musical – The Unauthorised Parody of The Silence of the Lambs
Paul Taylor-Mills and Victoria Lang
TMP Musical theatre, Dark comedy
Complete with singing serial killers, songs with unprintable titles and a chorus of tap-dancing lambs, SILENCE! The Musical comes charging at you with gleefully unstoppable bad taste. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 23:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 23:15(1h) £17.00 (£16.00) Aug 7,13-14,19-21 23:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 8,15,22 23:15(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
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Sinatra: The Final Curtain Kingdom Theatre Company
Fj Musical theatre, Cabaret
Sold out in 2013 and 2014. The 10th anniversary of this original musical. Frank looks back in song and recollects from hospital, seeing his younger self as he faces the final curtain. www.kingdomtheatrecompany.com
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 X
The Sleeping Beau Brownell Talbot Theatre
QP Musical theatre
It's Sleeping Beauty, but the roles are reversed. Phillip has been cursed and is set to die on his eighteenth birthday, and Aurora is set on saving him. Denial, manipulation, secrets and Alternate Aurora.
Central Hall (Auditorium) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
SmallTalking
You Do You Theatre Co
FKP New writing, Musical theatre
Two strangers meet on a bench near the hospital where they have both been visiting their sick fathers. They exchange stories of their childhood and relationships with their respective fathers, only to discover something very unexpected.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
XAug 12 18:45(45m) £8.00 (£5.00) Aug 13-17 18:45(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Somewhere Somewhere Ltd
j Family-friendly, New writing
Somewhere is a brand-new fantasy musical set in the mythical kingdom of Bywell. Be enchanted as you follow the magical story of the shattered Somewhere mirror and the tale of the Princess Meredith.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug 12-17 16:45(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 SUD) (£38.00 F)
Spring Awakening
Selkie Theatre Company
TFM Musical theatre, Theatre
Spring Awakening weaves poignant storytelling with a dynamic rock score. The story follows a group of adolescents as they navigate the transition to adulthood, and deal with the consequences of their own ignorance.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2-3 22:05(1h25m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 4-10 22:05(1h25m) £12.00 (£10.00)
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STUMPED
Stumped Ensemble
TFKP Storytelling, Opera
A brand-new miniature opera exploring deforestation through five ancient stories about what happens when you mess with trees, alternating with conversations between internet forum users working overnight. Gradually, the two worlds begin to merge. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28 R B Aug
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
The Queens of Cups
FKP Musical theatre, Character
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Grace O'Keefe (co-creator of five-star Fringe sell-out Bad Teacher) and Jordana Belaiche (West End credits: Little Cosette in Les Misérables and Jane in Mary Poppins; yes, really) host a séance to summon Stephen Sondheim to save musical theatre.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 13-25 16:00(1h) £13.00 (£7.00)
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Sunshine on Leith
Captivate Theatre
TK Musical theatre
Captivate Theatre's five-star, vibrant, energetic, emotional sell-out production is back and we're in the Ballroom! 'Joyful, heartfelt and felt authentically Scottish. A perfect musical for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe' (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk, 2023).
Assembly Rooms (Ballroom) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 17:35(1h30m) £10.00 Aug 2-25 17:35(1h30m) £17.50 (£16.50)
MCS Drama
LP Historical, Storytelling
Hamburg, 1943. At the height of the allied bombing, teenagers living under Nazi rule defy the regime by dancing to banned jazz music. When dangerous political pamphlets start to circulate, they decide what it means to be free... C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 19-20 10:50(55m) £5.00 (£3.00) (£1.00 C) Aug 21-23 10:50(55m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)
Aug 24 10:50(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Foot of the Hill Theatre Company
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Musical theatre, Musical comedy
With more twists and turns than a badly coiled cable, Technically: A Musical follows a group of techies in the days leading up to the debut of a brand-new student show. What could go wrong?
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 18:30(50m) £12.50 (£10.00)
Aug
The Theory of Relativity
Rockford University Performing Arts Department
K Contemporary, Musical theatre
This show explores how young adults deal with their personal feelings and situations and how they develop communities based on their shared experiences.
Central Hall (Auditorium) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Three of a Kind – A New Musical
Three of a Kind
FLP Musical theatre, Theatre
Three of a Kind follows Sam as she juggles her responsibilities as a daughter in modern-day America. We follow Sam through her journey of acceptance, growth and love.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 19:30(2h15m) £16.00 (£14.00) (£40.00 F)
Tit Swingers
Le Gasp! Productions
TNP Musical theatre, LGBTQ+
Anne Bonney and Mary Read – you'll know them as them pirates that fought with their tits out... Well now they’re here to do some hot girl pirate shit! A queer punk gig musical (with added pirates).
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
13:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
To Be A Prince
Tom Rolph
FQP Character comedy, Family-friendly Adventure! Romance! Princesses! Ballads! This dashing Prince only wants what the famous fairytales promise... so why hasn’t his wish come true? Expect soaring songs and maybe even happy-ever-afters as the Prince embraces his destiny... Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 12-17,19-25 10:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Tones: A Hip-Hop Opera
Wound Up Theatre
TFL Hip hop
Tones combines the gritty underground sounds of hip-hop, grime and drill with the melodrama of opera to present a piece of gig theatre like no other, as Jerome navigates a treacherous path to self-discovery. ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
The Traitor's Wife 1552 Productions
FQP Theatre, New writing
An American socialite in Paris meets a dashing British diplomat. She soon discovers he has secrets, as she is drawn into the murky world of Cold War espionage.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
XAug 19 12:40(1h30m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 20-24 12:40(1h30m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Trial by Jury Cat-Like Tread
FU Light opera, Musical theatre
A jilted bride, a handsome but whisky-soaked groom and a learned judge with a wandering eye. Will love or money prevail in the courtroom? Find out as Cat-Like Tread romp through Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury. Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 19-25 19:00(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
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Trust Me, I'm from Essex
Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett
FL Solo show, Storytelling
Buckle up as Lindsay takes you on a wild ride through what it was like growing up in Essex, being bullied at school, and everything in between... so much in between.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Undecided: A Musical Misadventure
Durham University Musical Theatre Troupe
FK Musical comedy, Cabaret
Join Durham University’s award-winning musical theatre troupe for a jam-packed show of musical songs and silliness, where you get to decide which of your favourite musical characters end up singing the wrong songs! theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug
Aug 2 10:00(1h30m) £7.00
Urinetown, the Musical
Summit High School
j Musical theatre, Satire
A hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, environmental collapse, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.
Central Hall (Auditorium) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Wallis
BramwellBrand Productions Ltd
TFLP Musical theatre, Historical
Wallis Simpson is at the heart of BramwellBrand's latest musical: but is it a love story, or is she a woman swept away by circumstance, trapped by her own ambitions and the passion of a Prince?
The Wellbrick Centre on Roswell Drive
The Wellbrick Centre on Roswell Drive
MP
Musical theatre, Dark comedy
An alternative new musical about NHS mental health. At the Wellbrick Centre, patients get well or get bricked in the system. Not everything is as it appears.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 XAug
West End vs Broadway
Applause TheatreWorks
Enjoy an evening of musical theatre delivered by fantastic voices. Featuring an array of numbers and breathtaking harmonies, these performers showcase the best from the West End and Broadway.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Who Do Ya Love?
ATG Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions with Dudley Hinton Productions
TjP Dance, True-life
Get your boogie shoes ready for the official KC and the Sunshine Band musical. Featuring Give It Up, Please Don't Go and That's the Way (I Like It), this world premiere celebrates disco like no other! Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
16:50(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
Yantra
Tanishka the Moon Woman
TFNP Interactive, Musical theatre
The ticket to liberate heart, mind and soul! Bestselling author, FB’s Moon Woman invites you to her temple of Venus for a Tantric initiation: a psychedelic trip (without substances) over the rainbow. Dress code: Butterfly Ball. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 10:40(1h20m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£40.00 F)
We Will Rock You Young@Part
Stage 84 – The Yorkshire School of Performing Arts
TFj Musical theatre, Musical comedy
Experience Queen’s legendary hits, as young revolutionaries Scaramouche and Galileo strive to restore rock'n'roll in a post-apocalyptic, futuristic world. An electrifying jukebox musical comedy, performed by a cast of 30 young people. Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 6-10 15:30(1h25m) £16.00 (£14.50) (£58.00 F)
The Weird Sisters
The Weird Sisters
Fj Musical theatre, Family-friendly
Brand-new comedy musical The Weird Sisters is centred around three wacky witch siblings. With female empowerment at its core, the punchy power-pop soundtrack guides audiences through an uplifting, moving tale. Conjure your tickets now... if you dare!
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
(£5.00) S
Aug 2-10 22:15(1h30m)
You & It: The Musical EG Musical Company | Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd
TjP Musical theatre, Theatre
What makes a human human? You & It: The Musical tells a beautiful and sad love story about a human husband and his wife, who dies and comes back as AI. Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4 XAug 1 15:55(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:55(1h) £15.50 (£14.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 15:55(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
What makes something a slur? How can two inoffensive words make an offensive phrase? And why do Scrabble players suddenly know so much about abusive language? Dr Chris Cummins attempts to explain without getting cancelled.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Achilles, Death of the Gods.
Jo Kelen
TFMP Storytelling, Theatre
Bear witness to the seemingly insatiable rage of the warrior Achilles in this new, bold, poetic reimagining of the bloody myth, from storyteller and classicist Jo Kelen. Paradise in Augustines (The Snug) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
XAug 3-6 15:45(45m) Aug 7-10,12-17,19-25 15:45(45m)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £5, £6, £7 and £8. S
Aug 12-16 18:30(1h)
Kevin McCarron
M Dark Comedy, Talk
Kevin McCarron is a stand-up comedian, Doctor of Philosophy, and he was a drug addict and alcoholic. In this presentation, he addresses the most cherished beliefs which have so disastrously dominated thinking and practice about addiction.
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
Address to a Haggis
The Haggis Box / Scottish Storytelling Centre j Traditional, Poetry
Where better to hear Robert Burns' famous poem than at the Haggis Box Café at SSC! Hear a different performer each day deliver a rousing rendition of Burns' ode to the Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin-race.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Storytelling Court) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Aug 2-25 13:30(15m) (Free Non-ticketed) S
The AI Ate My Homework! Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
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Aug 25 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Albert Einstein Ruined My Life!
Study astronomy, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Nobody warned Benjamin Giblin that Einstein’s ghost would start sleeping on his couch, or that the Universe is dark and terrifying. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Alice Hawkins –Working-Class Suffragette
Great-grandson Peter Barratt with Sister Suffragette Ruth Pownall
FK Historical, True-life
With oral history passed down over the family generations, great-grandson Peter Barratt gives a stirring and passionate account of Alice's hard-fought campaign for the vote. Sister suffragette Ruth Pownall adds true theatre. Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)
0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Aug 10-11,14 12:00(55m) £8.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 12-13 18:00(55m) £8.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 19 13:40(1h)
Aug 11 13:40(1h)
Aug 18 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aliens Are Soooooo Boring! Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
So many aliens are six foot tall with four limbs, complains Dr David Fairhurst. Dull. Dull. Dull. There’s more interesting life in the sea. Let’s explore what happens if we really tear up the “rule book”. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
All Statistics Are Wrong! Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
But some are useful. Join Dr Isabella Deutsch for a whirlwind tour through the fundamentals of statistics, from Covid to mortgage applications, and find out why you need statistics if you want to fall in love.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Alphas, Betas and Chads! Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FMP
Incels are an online community of young men who bond through a destructive belief in their own inferiority. Dr David Smith met these men to ask: how they joined? Why they stayed? And how they left?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Lauren Maxwell / PBH's Free Fringe NP Storytelling, Solo show
That’s enough! Goddess Aphrodite is soooo done with love. So where does that leave us? A mythical journey about loss, lust and longing. It’s time to rethink the stories we’re told. Oh Gods! PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Arch Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5
Aug 14-18,20-25 16:15(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Anne Bayne of Dunsapie Loch
Lita Doolan L On Demand, New writing 1740 Edinburgh: Hear Anne Bayne's struggle as her new husband, Allan Ramsey, rises to fame. This on-demand audio play weaves love, ambition and sacrifice amidst Edinburgh's Enlightenment movement by multi award-winning writer, Lita Doolan. Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube) B 0131 226 0000 Available On Demand from Aug 2 (35m) (£1.00)
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Are other people slowly killing you or are they the answer to a long, happy life? Dr Mhairi Bowe asks who we love or hate and why, and whose toothbrush are you happy to share?
The
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Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Why do women judge each other on ideals of thinness, beauty, "best mommy practices", as well as keeping their partner happy? Are their values warped? Or is something else driving this competitiveness? Amy Andrada dares to ask!
The
Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B
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Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows
Attila the Stockbroker / PBH's Free Fringe NP Music
Performance poet/musician Attila has been writing since 1980. Here are his favourite pieces from 44 years; 14 hours of original material, nothing performed more than once in the whole run!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave) B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2
Aug 5-9,11-16,18 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 10,17 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 12-13 22:15(1h30m) £9.00
An Audience with Marvin Herbert Marvin Herbert j Devised, Storytelling
Hear the incredible real-life stories of Marvin, and others who have faced challenges and turned their lives around. Discover why, after years in prison, he motivates youth to change lives. Followed by no-holds-barred Q&A.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
The Beat Goes On
The Glummer Twins Fj Comedy, Music
The irrepressible Glummer Twins are back with an irreverent trawl through the eight decades that made them what they are today. Old. Stand-up spoken word comedy and music from the Beat Generation.
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
The good old days, or the times we’d perhaps rather forget? Dr Sophie Atherton explores why stories of the past are so important to understand the present. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Gigi Bella Poetry
MP Musical theatre, Cabaret
From a 2024 Sondheim/Jonathan Larson Grant Rooftop Writer, Big Feelings explores mental health, feminism and the gospel of Taco Bell through poetry, comedy and music. The Barbie monologue meets Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
The Brie-ginning of Time Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Marcos Pellejero came here to do two things: eat cheese and solve the mystery of dark energy. He's just finished his cheese. Camembert witness to a journey to the brie-ginning of time. Nacho average Fringe show.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug 20 13:40(1h)
Smudge's Strange Meditation Brother Smudge UP Experimental, Disabled-led
Join Brother Smudge on a voyage through ventriloquised extinct animals, poems written on discarded objects, BSL poetry, hammer dulcimer playing and Gregorian chant. A playfully serious reflection on climate change, disability and what we've lost.
Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)
B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28
Aug 1-8 19:00(1h)
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Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Aug 4 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 14:00(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Beautiful Brutality
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
In order to develop resilient, successful performers we expose children to a persistent culture of abuse in pre-professional ballet training. Erin Sanchez asks parents: is the possibility of being a great dancer worth the risk? The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Chatbots like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini dominate the news. But the answers they give are, literally, bullshit. Philip Wadler discusses the promises and threats of such a technology, and how the 2,000-year-old discipline of logic may help.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug
Burns Banter Live!
Alastair R Turnbull – Author, Speaker, Fan of Robert Burns
KP Storytelling, Podcast
A whistle-stop tour of Robert Burns' life! From birth to death with stories, poems and songs. This is the live version of the podcast Burns Banter, hosted by Alastair Turnbull. Entertaining, light-hearted, informative and fun. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5
Aug 16-23,25 10:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Butcher, The Brewer, The Baker and Merryn Somerset Webb
Merryn Somerset Webb L Political, Podcast
Concerned about the economy? Bloomberg’s Merryn Somerset Webb returns to Panmure House to interview, talk over and argue with prominent economists, politicians and finance gurus. Audience participation invited and welcomed. Panmure House (The Lecture Room)
B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Baffled Archaeologists and Bullshit Bots Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian Susan Morrison. Matthew Knight asks: are archaeologists as baffled as the media portrays? And Philip Wadler explains why chatbots only generate bullshit.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug 5 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
Aug 8 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Boron and Brighter Brains Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian
Susan Morrison. From rocket fuel to invisible ink, Stephen Mansell talks boron, and Alan Gow reveals how to keep sharp as we age.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Cheese, Galaxies, Tea, Scones and Nuclear Waste
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian
Susan Morrison. Marcos Pellejero reveals the cosmos through cheese, and Elaine Mercer-Jones discovers how nuclear power was domesticated by cakes.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 4 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Einstein’s Ghost and Happiness! Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian Susan Morrison. Benjamin Giblin wants to know why Einstein torments astronomers, and Caroline Brett discovers what makes us happy.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 9 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Food and Paracetamol Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian Susan Morrison. Sheila Erskine discovers how food shapes our identity, mental health and relationships. And Giorgia De Paoli reveals when paracetamol could become toxic.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Good Old Days and Daft Scientists Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian Susan Morrison. Sophie Atherton reveals what our pasts tells us, whilst Nick Werren discusses brilliant physicists doing incredibly stupid things.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Statistics and Foreigners Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian
Susan Morrison. Katharina Addington-Lefringhausen reveals how everyone in a multicultural society is a bit foreign, and Isabella Deutsch falls in love with statistics.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Stem Cells and Aliens Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Top academics, dangerous ideas and your host comedian Susan Morrison. Rana Fetit explores stem cell controversies, and David Fairhurst wants to know why aliens in science fiction are so unimaginative.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Computer Says That Will Be £300 Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Should mathematical models be allowed to make decisions for or about you? They already are. Join Dr Lars Schewe to discover how automated systems are built and how they affect your life.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug 6 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Confessions of a Teletubby
Nikky Smedley
M Storytelling, True-life
You remember Teletubbies, don’t you? Ever wonder what was happening behind the scenes? Discover the truth with the original Laa-Laa as she spills the beans on what really went on! 'Can’t recommend it enough!' (Audience review).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 10:30(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00)
A Cosmologist's Guide To Life and Love
Dr Julian Mayers
TFK Science and technology, Comedy
Astrophysicist Dr Julian Mayers asks whether studying the Universe gives us any insight into earthly matters of life, death and love. A multimedia mashup of comedy and cosmology and chat.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 2-10 17:30(55m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£24.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue S
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Aug 19-24 15:00(45m)
Amy Grierson
LP Solo show, Neurodiversity-led
A solo narrative navigating life with neurodiversity. Filled with spelling mistakes and wonky lines. The invisible battle to fit inside lines, exploring the predetermined concept of success. An adventure of love and joy.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7 and £10.
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Delivering the Impossible
Mark Stringer
FLP
Comedy, Storytelling
Software is eating everything: food (online delivery), sex (dating sites), and creativity (AI). People who own the software rule the world (Bezos, Musk, Zuckerberg). Learn how to join their ranks in 45 minutes.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 12-17,19-24 13:45(45m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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Aug 7 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Do You Know What Comes Next?
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
FLP
By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will be impacted by hearing loss. Naomi Nota and Muzna Shehzad reveal how your brain processes and predicts conversations to help develop the hearing aids of the future. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Dominic Frisby: Shaping the Earth –A Light-Hearted History of Mining
Dominic Frisby
TFLP Comedy, Political
A lecture with funny bits about the extraordinary history of mining. From cavemen with pickaxes to modern-day excavators, discover how digging stuff up changed everything! Panmure House (The Lecture Room) B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2
XAug 2 14:00(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18 14:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
The Eazy Club C presents TK Compilation, In conversation
Discussion, conversation and debate about the arts, society and life, with a smattering of showbiz. Drop-in, talk-out! Meet, mix and mingle. Free tea and coffee! Topics, speakers and artists change daily: see website for details. www.cthefestival.com/eazy-club C ARTS | C venues | C alto (library) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 25 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Edinburgh's Old Town – History and Tales Little Fish Tours U Walk, Storytelling
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town of Edinburgh. Explore its historic streets with the help of a talented tour guide. Hot Toddy (Hot Toddy Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 440 G D5 Aug 1-26 10:00(2h) £14.00 Aug 1-26 12:00(2h) £14.00 Aug 1-26 14:00(2h) £14.00
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Folklore of the Scottish Highlands
James MacDonald ReidBest of the Festival and Fringe. 'Riveting Highland tales fresh from the Gaelic' (Independent). Presented by James MacDonald Reid in the traditional manner, with Gaelic songs and antique Highland bagpipes. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G E3 2
Aug 3,16-17 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Frontlines and Lifelines –An Army Doctor in Crisis and War Centre for Military Research, Education and Public Engagement
FKP Poetry, Live Music
Original modern war poetry presented at The War Poets Collection, Craiglockhart by Major General Tim Hodgetts, an army doctor who became Surgeon General. Powerful, questioning, inspiring, harrowing, darkly humorous.
Iain Dale: All Talk Election
Hustings with Andrew Bowie MP, Stephen Flynn MP, Christine Jardine MP and Ian Murray MP
Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his current affairs show back to the Fringe in this interactive Scottish Election special edition.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
Aug 11 13:30(1h10m) £17.50 (£16.50)
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Forces @ The Fringe at The War Poets Collection (Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 594 G H1 28
Aug 26 18:00(1h30m) (Free Ticketed) S
XAug 2-4 17:10(45m)
Aug 2 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack
Ben KassoyTK Poetry, Theatre
Ben Kassoy brings poems from his spectacularly original book to life in this solo show, which uses theatre, dance and poetry reading to reveal the connections between mental health, art and pancakes.
ZOO Playground (Playground 3)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
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Gay Love in Ancient Jerusalem
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
What was going on between David and Jonathan in the Hebrew Bible? Were they brothers-in-arms, manly friends, or lovers? Dr Anja Klein explores if the two characters can be a model for gay love.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
B 0131 581 5555
Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns
Rosemary George (New York, USA)
Talk, Historical
The mask has preoccupied theatrical traditions since ancient times. From commedia dell’arte to slapstick and vaudeville, Professor George probes hidden identities in human behaviour through the lens of the theatrical mask. www.rosemarygeorge.com
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (1h20m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50.
Aug 13 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
How Baffled Are Archaeologists?
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Bewildered. Stumped. Baffled. Just some of the words used to describe archaeologists when their discoveries make headlines. Dr Matthew Knight wants to know: are archaeologists truly as baffled as they seem?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Iain Dale: All Talk Election Preview with Michael Crick, Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter returns with his current affairs show. Today’s guests are political scientist Sir John Curtice, and journalists Michael Crick and Brian Taylor.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
0131 556 6550 V
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Iain Dale: All Talk with Alex Salmond Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guest is former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond. Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
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Iain Dale: All Talk with Anas Sarwar MSP Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with an in-depth interview featuring audience questions. Today's guest is the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar MSP. Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
Aug 9 16:05(1h10m) £17.50 (£16.50)
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Aug
Iain Dale: All Talk with Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his current affairs show back to the Fringe. Today's guests are TV presenter and journalist Ben Shephard and TV presenter and football pundit Chris Kamara MBE. Pleasance at EICC (Lomond) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
Iain Dale: All Talk with Gina Miller Seabright Live K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with an in-depth
Iain Dale:
All Talk with Humza Yousaf MSP
Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his current affairs show back to the Fringe. Today's special guest is the former First Minister of Scotland and ex-Leader of the Scottish National Party, Humza Yousaf MSP.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28 Aug
Iain Dale:
All Talk with Jess Phillips MP
Seabright Live K
Award-winning LBC presenter applies his acclaimed insight on current affairs to these in-depth interviews featuring audience questions. Today's guest is Jess Phillips, the MP for Birmingham Yardley and former Shadow Cabinet member.
(Lomond)
Iain Dale:
All Talk with Kate Garraway Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political
Award-winning LBC presenter brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to
Iain Dale:
All Talk with Liz Truss MP
Seabright Live K
Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with an in-depth interview featuring audience questions. Today's guest is former Prime Minister Liz Truss MP.
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Iain Dale:
All Talk with Miriam Margolyes Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political
Award-winning LBC radio presenter brings his acclaimed insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with these in-depth interviews featuring audience questions. Today’s guest is the unstoppable performer, author and broadcaster Miriam Margolyes.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
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Iain Dale:
All Talk with Ruth Davidson Seabright Live
K Interactive, Political Award-winning LBC presenter brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with these in-depth interviews featuring audience questions. Today's guest is the former Scottish Conservative leader, Baroness Davidson.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
Iain Dale:
All Talk with Wes Streeting MP Seabright Live
K
the Fringe. Today's guest is Wes Streeting MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Pleasance at EICC (Lomond)
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In Conversation with...
Andy Burnham
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
K Spoken word, Political
Greater Manchester Mayor since 2017. MP for Leigh 2001-17, holding Ministerial and Shadow posts at the Home Office, Treasury, Health Ministry, and Culture, Media and Sport department. Lives in Leigh with his wife and children. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4 Aug 14 12:00(1h) £14.00
In Conversation with...
Andy Cameron
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
K Comedy
There can’t be many Scottish comedy legends whose CV includes a top 10 hit single, two appearances on Top of the Pops and a run-in with Billy Idol. There’s only one Andy Cameron. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Bernard Ponsonby Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
FK Political
Scottish broadcast journalist and current affairs TV royalty. 34 years at Scottish Television, covering nine Prime Ministers and all First Ministers. Retired 2024. Born in Glasgow, educated at Strathclyde University, Celtic FC supporter since boyhood. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with…
Caroline Lucas
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
FK Political
MP for Brighton Pavilion since 2010. Green Party leader 2008-2012, co-leader from 2016-2018. Previous Member of European Parliament. A PhD in English literature. Her new book, Another England, was published April 2024. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with... Chick Young Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club K Comedy
Legendary Scottish TV/radio football pundit and journalist, the man who is almost as good at being Chick Young as Jonathan Watson in Only an Excuse? Will he finally reveal the team he really supports?
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with... Douglas Ross Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FK Political
Scottish Conservative Party Leader. MP for Moray. MSP for Highlands and Islands. Born in Moray, educated at Forres Academy and Scottish Agricultural College. Previous farming career. Qualified football referee. Lives with his wife and sons.
The
3 & 4 (Stand 3)
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In Conversation with... Gary Younge Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club K
Award-winning author and broadcaster. Sociology professor at Manchester University. Former Guardian columnist. Winner, Orwell Prize for Journalism 2023. His work 'takes us to uncomfortable places but with clarity, humanity and empathy’ (Orwell Foundation).
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club K
Elected University of Glasgow Rector 2024. British-Palestinian Associate Professor of Surgery. War surgeon in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, South Lebanon and worked in Gaza for 43 days during the conflict. UK Medical Aid for Palestinians trustee.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Greg Hemphill
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club K Comedy
Born in Glasgow, raised in Montreal, made in Craiglang. A chance to catch up with the co-creator of Scotland’s much-loved situational comedy and discover if Greg Hemphill is still game.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Kevin McKenna
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
One of Scotland’s foremost political and social commentators, whose Herald writings attract an army of fans. Writes sharply about Scotland’s governance, and takes an impassioned, head-on approach to poverty, the Church, injustice and current morality.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
In Conversation with...
Kiell Smith-Bynoe Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Actor, writer. Starred in Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats. Credits include Death in Paradise, Dreamland, The Curse, and The Horne Section. Taskmaster contestant. Co-host, British Independent Film Awards. New host, The Great British Sewing Bee. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Michael Stewart Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
One of Scotland’s most renowned and controversial football pundits whose appearances on the BBC and other channels forever provoke debate. Often a singular voice on issues. A man who never shirks a challenge.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V
In Conversation with...
Monica Lennon Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FK Political
Labour MSP since 2016. Spearheaded the world-leading campaign to end period poverty. Chartered town planner. Passionate about gender equality, women's health, and the environment. Raised in Blantyre, lives locally with family and gorgeous Labradoodle Cuillin.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
In Conversation with...
Pat Nevin
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Broadcaster, author, DJ. Former footballer with Clyde, Chelsea, Everton, Tranmere, Kilmarnock and Motherwell. 28 Scotland caps. Speaking about the ups and downs of a footballer’s life, hanging up his boots... music, art, and literature!
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Stuart Cosgrove Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Writer, broadcaster, cultural commentator. Off The Ball co-host. Previous Channel 4 pioneer. Authored three books about 1960s American music and society, and one about the impact of Muhammad Ali. St Johnstone FC references likely.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
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In Conversation with... Tam Cowan Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Lanarkshire-born and bred, bawdy and insightful, Cowan fires out stories and opinions bearing his own unique stamp. Enjoy some vivid, straight-up humour from the man who regards Willie Pettigrew as a national treasure. The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4 Aug 23 12:00(1h)
Aug 9 12:00(1h) £13.00
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Conversation with...
Leading film industry storyboard and concept artist. Over 150 feature film and television credits including Bond, Harry Potter and The Crown. Collaborated with directors Sam Mendes, Rob Marshall, Stephen Daldry, Ralph Fiennes and Alfonso Cuarón.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with...
Terry Christian Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
K Comedy
Broadcaster, journalist, author, and key instigator of the Madchester scene. Notorious and outspoken. Host of Channel 4’s The Word. Winner of two Sony Radio Academy awards. Recovering Catholic. United fan.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
In Conversation with... Tom English Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Chief sportswriter for BBC Radio Scotland, previous award-winning years at Sunday Times, Scotland on Sunday and The Scotsman. Football, rugby, boxing, athletics expert. Usually dragged into various controversies. Famously said: 'You can’t win on Twitter'.
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4
Richard Wiseman / PBH’s Free Fringe
N Magic, Experimental
This intimate show celebrates my love of magic and explores how magicians create the impossible. Enjoy erudite entertainment, peek into the secret world of magic, and witness the world’s greatest card trick.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 18-25 18:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Aug 18
£12.00 (£10.00)
Is AI for Real?
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
If data privacy is a barrier to realising the potential of artificial intelligence, Garry Scobie wants to know if people are prepared to give up their sense of self so others can replicate them?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 23 13:40(1h)
It’s Alive!
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
But is it? From stem cells to mini brains in a dish, Rana Fetit explores stem cells, brain organoids and the controversy around using them. Do they feel? Can they think? Are promising future applications worth the risks?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Jack
Stephen Wale
TFKP Solo show, Drama
PTSD post WWI. In 1973, Jack, now 75, waits for weekend release to his remaining family. We eavesdrop on his memories as he vividly relives his tangled journey from underaged boy soldier to 50 years of institutionalised care. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 13:10(45m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£20.00 F)
Jesper Koll:
Japan – Capitalism That Works
Jesper Koll
FLP
Comedy, Political
I'll take you to a world beyond transistor salesmen, chic-erotic anime or lost generations of demographic doom. You'll laugh out loud, but Japan really is capitalism that works. Panmure House (The Lecture Room)
B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2
Land O’ Paracetamol!
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Fever? Take a paracetamol. Back ache? Take a paracetamol. Dental pain? Take a paracetamol! In the UK there are around 50,000 hospital admissions a year due to paracetamol overdosing. Giorgia De Paoli reveals when paracetamol becomes toxic.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Loft Clearance
Eileen Mahony
FK True-life, Storytelling
What do we keep? What do we let go? Join Eileen as she rummages through a hundred years worth of possessions that have accumulated in her loft. Enjoy 50 minutes of light-hearted despair as the clearance unfolds. Greenside @ George
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Aug 2-10,12-17
Loft Luggage
Eileen Mahony
FKP True-life, Storytelling
Six boxes remain from Eileen's
With working
journey to this new stage of her life. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Loud Poets: Best of Fringe
Loud Poets
FL Poetry, Compilation
Showcasing the best spoken-word talent the festival has to offer, each show features a unique line-up and Loud Poets’ classic fist-thumping, pint-drinking, side-tickling, heart-wrenching style of spoken word! This is poetry for the masses!
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 2-3,9,16-17 20:45(1h30m) £14.00 (£12.00)
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FLP New writing, Drama
Inspired by the Talking Heads series of Alan Bennett, Damian Corcoran weaves four humorous and moving narratives into the life of John as he recalls love, loss, online dating, and cakes, in Edinburgh and London. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Make More Fake News!
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Fake news has been easier to create and spread than ever, so if you can’t beat them – join them? Ted Carlson Webster shares new strategies for helping people to recognise fake news.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
£7.50
Manage Your Migraine Holistically
Dr David KernickThe needs of many people with migraines remain unmet. We will explore medical, lifestyle and holistic practices to enable you to take better control of your migraines.
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Martin Atkins: Metalbox to Extremities –Two Sides to Every Story
Martin Atkins / Voodoo Rooms / Blond Ambition Productions
TFN True-life, Storytelling
Legendary drummer musician – Martin Atkins – speaks on his time in Public Image Ltd and Killing Joke plus anecdotes on Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. A natural storyteller.
The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)
B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4
Aug 5 18:30(1h) £14.00
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The Moon Pact Trial
Pete Mitchelson / PBH's Free Fringe N Horror, Comedy
A struggling actor trying to make a comeback is cast as an outsider sacrificed in an occult ritual. For fans of witchcraft, sex cults and wanky art for arty wankers. Join the Moon Pact.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-16,18-25 21:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Speaking multiple languages can change our views, our thinking and our behaviour. But does it depend on which languages? Professor Antonella Sorace discovers how the languages we understand impact us.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 15 12:20(1h) £12.00
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Life after brain injury is difficult, especially for young people. Colin Chandler, Lissette Aviles and Catherine Clarissa share stories of moving forward and how patients can be supported with their new lives' challenges.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Shambles Productions
NP New writing, Storytelling
'Write your Book of Shadows, like Magdalene, to teach those who come after.' So now I'm writing mine. Because 'Witch' and 'Goddess' are spoken aloud again, and any roadmap is better than none.
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 18:20(55m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
An Oak's Lament Rowan Eagles
A whimsical story told from the perspective of an ancient oak tree, looking back on its life.
Edinburgh New Town Church (Church)
B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2
Aug 12 12:30(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Oliver Riley: Teabreak Poetry
Dr Oliver Riley
FKP Storytelling, Poetry
A show with one common theme: Relatability. Together, in open and inclusive company, come and find relatability in themes including plants, Aboriginal rights, the NHS and the perfectly brewed cup of tea. How? Come see!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Aug 13-17 16:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Oral Tradition
Lara McClure
TFM Storytelling, Dark comedy
Ancient Ulsterwomen used sex as a weapon, and made plenty of noise about it! Snarly-yet-lyrical modern Ulsterwoman Lara McClure rants up a trio of foul-mouthed ancestresses whose beds were combat zones. Darkly hilarious storytelling with gnarly traditional roots. Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Dave Southern
FK In conversation, Walk
The story of street performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A walk from The Mound up to the High Street with a veteran street artist to learn some of the secrets and fun from the last 40 years.
Meeting Point at John Wilson, East Princes Street Gardens (Pavementology Tour) B 0131 226 0000 V 595 G D4
Aug 2-5,9-12,16-19,23-25 12:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) Buy
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Per-Verse Threepenny Collective
TL Comedy, Stand-up
Embark on a confessional journey through love, sex, and dating. Georgie Wedge's one-woman show blends stand-up, poetry, storytelling and physical comedy, to offer an intimate and honest exploration of her dating experiences through the senses. www.threepennycollective.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 23:10(40m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 23:10(40m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 23:10(40m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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Physical Experiments Are So Passé
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Professor Pankaj Pankaj asserts that most mechanics experiments and clinical trials are as outdated as floppy discs, and nuclear power plants or orthopaedic implants can be safety tested using computer simulations. Is he for real?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug
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Aug 25 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Plants Are Total Bastards!
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Not just a pretty flower! Plants are vicious thugs. They do many horrible things to insects. They steal from and murder each other. Are you brave enough to hear the terrifying truth from Dr Richard Milne?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Queer Folks' Tales
Turan Ali / Scottish Storytelling Centre
FM LGBTQ+, Storytelling
The five-star hit LGBTQ+ storytelling show returns for its second Fringe – camper, fruitier and queerer than ever! Host Turan Ali scours the Fringe for a fresh queer line-up every show. 'Utterly fabulous' SSSSS (TheQR.co.uk, Fringe 2023).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 8,15,22 20:45(2h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Rave New World
Neil O'Brien Entertainment MP Cabaret
Take a strobe down memory lane with the UK's premier rave raconteur. Tales of revolution, acid house storytelling and musical mischief to mark the 35th anniversary of the 1989 headline-making acid house explosion.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 13-15,19-22,26 19:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 19:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 22 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Real Fifth Element Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Dr Stephen Mansell talks all things boron – the real fifth element! What has boron done for us and how will it shape the future? From rocket fuel to invisible ink, boron is far from boring. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Sheila Erskine leads us on a journey of epicurean wonder and discovers how the food we eat shapes our identity, mental health and relationships across our lives. Food will never taste the same again!
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug
Aug 12 16:55(1h) £18.00 (£12.00)
Robert
A Celebration
Anne Hunter and Bob Mitchell
TFKP Storytelling, Poetry
Storytellers Anne Hunter and Bob Mitchell present a high-octane rendition of some of Robert Burns' best-known and best-loved poetry and songs. Ideal for devotees of Scotland's national Bard and for curious newcomers alike.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
The Rock'n'Roll Hitmakers
Phil Wainman and Guests
TFKP In conversation, Music
Audience Q&A with hit-making British record producer
Phil Wainman (The Sweet, Mud, XTC, Bay City Rollers, Boomtown Rats and many more) discussing with very special guests some of the iconic artists he worked with.
Le Monde (Shanghai)
B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4
Roger McGough: Alive and Gigging
Roger McGough / The Stand Comedy Club
FK Comedy, Political Immerse yourself in the Mersey-soaked sound of the 60s, through to his poetry of the present age. At 87, he’s still a force of nature. ‘The patron saint of poetry’ (Carol Ann Duffy). www.rogermcgough.org.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 6) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 2
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)
B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4 Aug 13 13:45(1h) £18.00 (£12.00)
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Sacred Arts Festival Architecture at Church of the Sacred Heart
The Church of the Sacred Heart
j Historical
Living stones. An expertly guided one-hour session exploring the living stones of the neo-classical Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart, a Grade-A-listed building that is unknown to many.
Sacred Heart Church (Sacred Heart Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 163 G E3 2
Aug 13 19:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 14 10:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk
Christine De Luca and Elspeth Murray (poets) Katharine Wake (flute) j Poetry
Refuge and the road home. Poets Christine De Luca and Elspeth Murray, with Katharine Wake (flute), present a selection of poems reflecting on home and homelessness from a material and a spiritual perspective.
B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28
Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)
Aug 14 13:15(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Aug 11 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Church of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Arts Festival j Poetry
Live performance of selections from the new edition of Scottish Religious Poetry, co-sponsored by the Scottish Network for Religion and Literature at the University of Edinburgh.
Sacred Heart Church (Sacred Heart Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 163 G E3 2
Saving Lives?
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Of those patients that survive ICU treatments, one in five will die within a year and many others are left with lifelong, debilitating conditions. Dr Ananda Mirchandani is on a mission to find out why.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5 Aug
(£10.00)
ScotlandsFest: Bringing Scotland’s
Literature to Life – Alan Riach
Alan Riach
TFKP In conversation, Talk
Join Professor Alan Riach, author of Scottish Literature: An Introduction ('magisterial' (Times)), for a dynamic encounter with literary luminaries! Explore creativity, unravelling new works, traversing fiction, poetry, paintings, politics and personalities.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 5 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) Aug 8 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
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ScotlandsFest:
Collier Laddie – Rab Wilson
Rab Wilson
FKP Poetry, Talk
Close a pit, kill a community. Forty years on, a former miner relives the events of the Miners' Strike. His powerful poems, seething with rage, anger, passion and pity, testify to the working-class struggle.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
ScotlandsFest: Dog Turd or Walnut Whip? Making Sense of Edinburgh’s Architecture – Roger Emmerson
Roger Emmerson
FKP Talk
From the grandeur of the New Town to the photogenic allure of the Royal Mile, what makes Edinburgh so special? Warning: May contain architectural one-liners. Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
Aug 7,14 18:15(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
ScotlandsFest: Edinburgh, Our Storied Town – Donald Smith
Donald Smith
FKP Storytelling
Meet the congenial ghosts of famous Edinburgh writers at their fireside, and hear lost voices live again – poets, diarists, storytellers and philosophers. Each session will celebrate writers from a different century.
Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
ScotlandsFest: Edinburgh Witch or Just a B*tch? – Mary Craig
Mary Craig
TFLP Historical, Talk
Agnes Finnie, shopkeeper, moneylender, healer, witch? Treating neighbours or terrorising the neighbourhood? Hear the little-known story of one Edinburgh woman accused of witchcraft in the mid-17th century, warts and all. Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
Aug 12 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
ScotlandsFest: Forth Bridge
Stories – Barbara Henderson
Barbara Henderson
FjP Talk, Storytelling
The iconic red railway bridge has spanned the Forth since 1890. Its writer-in-residence Barbara Henderson, author of Made from Girders, takes you behind the scenes at the much-loved structure: shocking, moving and uplifting!
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 5 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
ScotlandsFest: Fower Legs Guid, Twa Legs Better! – Thomas Clark
Thomas Clark
TFjP New writing, Talk
Animal Fairm – once bleakly satirical masterpiece on totalitarianism, now Scots Language Book of the Year. Join translator Thomas Clark on a fascinating journey through Orwell, Scots and language.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 12 18:15(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
ScotlandsFest: If You Don’t Run, They Can’t Chase You – Neil Findlay
Neil Findlay
FKP Political, Talk
From Hillsborough to Grenfell, Anti-Apartheid Movement to the Miners’ Strike, hear the inspiring tales of 30 years of social-justice campaigns. Political debate and lively discussion with former MSP.
Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
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ScotlandsFest: In Conversation
– Richard Demarco
Richard Demarco
FKP In conversation, Talk
View Scotland through the lens of visual arts and literature. A rambling, enlightening dialogue between Richard Demarco, Sandy Moffat and Alan Riach on the state of the Edinburgh festivals and Scotland as a whole.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
ScotlandsFest:
Our Fathers Fought Franco – Willy
Maley and Jennie Renton
Willy Maley and Jennie Renton
FLP Talk, Historical
Willy and Jennie’s fathers fought fascism in Spain with the International Brigades in 1936. How did they end up in the same prison cell? What is their legacy today?
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2 Aug 14 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
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Aug 8 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
ScotlandsFest: Quines, Women of Scotland – Gerda Stevenson
Gerda Stevenson
FjP Poetry, Music
In poetry and song, award-winning writer/actor/singer Gerda Stevenson presents the remarkable women from her acclaimed book, Quines. You’ll laugh, cry and learn a lot! ‘Fabulous’ (Observer). ‘Inspiring’ (Sunday Herald).
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
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ScotlandsFest: Slavery and Scotland, Our Hidden History –
Kate Phillips
Kate Phillips
FLP Historical, Talk
Admit it, Jamaica made Scotland wealthy. Kate Phillips, author of Bought and Sold, tells the story of Scotland and slavery. Jamaicans won freedom but white propaganda rewrote our history.
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St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall)
ScotlandsFest: The Places We
Inhabit – Bashabi Fraser
Bashabi Fraser
FKP New writing, Poetry
People, locations, nature – Bashabi Fraser deftly challenges conventions in her poetry, weaving dual cultural experiences into a tapestry of interconnectedness. Join her on a journey exploring what makes up our habitats.
Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
ScotlandsFest: The Queen’s Bahookie, and Other Tales From Scotland’s Castles – Robin Laing
Robin Laing
FjP Comedy, Historical
The shenanigans of royals and aristocrats over centuries and a few other titbits – captured in the faint echoes of crumbling walls and told in cheeky verse.
Gladstone’s Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
ScotlandsFest: The Secret Life of the Scots Language – Clive Young
Clive Young
TFKP Talk
Scotland's other national tongue, misunderstood, marginalised but stubbornly resilient, may soon be recognised officially. Is rehabilitation possible? Discover the language’s hidden history, linguistic sophistication and rocky road to survival.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Aug 9,12,16,19,23 10:00(2h)
ScotlandsFest: Trainspotting on Location – Tim Bell
Tim Bell
FN Walk
Choose Life. Choose Leith. Choose a walking tour through Leith’s heart, dissecting Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – the book, the movie and the play. Expect well-researched erudition, lived-experience testimony and street-level wisdom. Meeting Point opposite Café Truva (Meeting Point) B 0131 226 0000 V 395 G LEITH B2 2
ScotlandsFest: The Geomythography of Scotland – Stuart McHardy
Stuart McHardy
FjP Historical, Storytelling
A thrilling journey through time and mythology unlocking captivating secrets with historian and folklorist Stuart McHardy. Encounter hidden treasures of ancient pre-Christian beliefs scattered across the land in monuments, stories and landscapes.
ScotlandsFest: We Are Scottish Football – Julie McNeill
Julie McNeill
FjP Talk
Did football originate in Scotland? Does Argentina owe all to the Gorbals? Was the first floodlight a searchlight? Did Scotland really ban women? Stuff that hasn’t made the history books... till now.
Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131
Aug
V 367 G D4 2
ScotlandsFest: The History of Art in 100 Limericks – Angus Reid
Angus Reid
FLP Poetry, Comedy
All you’ll ever need to know about art served in hilarious mouthfuls, dripping with the venom of a Marxist / feminist / queer perspective. Warning: Art may contain nudity! Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4
Aug 19-23 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) S
ScotlandsFest: Whit If?
Scotland’s History as It Might Have Been – Hugh McMillan
Hugh McMillan
FjP Storytelling, Comedy
Whit if Alexander III haed Twitter? Whit if the Haggis addrest itsel? A confused knowledge of Scottish history is essential before coming in. And upon leaving.
Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 226 5856 V 335 G E4 Aug
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Aug 15 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)
ScotlandsFest: You Are What You Wear – Eunice Olumide
Eunice Olumide
FKP Talk
Join Scottish supermodel Eunice Olumide MBE as she discusses everything you want to know about the fashion industry – do's and don'ts, sustainability, greenwashing, brands gone rogue and backstage realities.
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2
Serious Nonsense
Ben Macpherson / PBH's Free Fringe
R Poetry, Comedy
Funny, horrible and just a little bit naughty, the purveyor of playful poetry, Ben Macpherson (BBC Radio 4), returns with poems and stories for all ages to bring in the afternoon. 'Full of humour and drive' (Michael Rosen).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5
Aug 3-25 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 3 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S M
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Seven hundred years ago there were no English words for pink, turquoise or orange: so how can we visualise their world? Dr Daphne Loads attempts to see the world through mediaeval eyes.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 4-6,10,19
RJ Hunter TFMP Storytelling, LGBTQ+
The subversive and powerful debut hour from RJ Hunter (Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion 2023). Expect hilarity, heartache and hubris in this poetry show like no other. ‘The future voice of spoken-word’ SSSS (CorrBlimey.uk).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Spirit Safe Secrets: Drop-in Session
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society TFNP Food and drink
Join us for a whisky drop-in session and dive into the extraordinary world of SMWS whiskies. This informal and laid-back setup will take place in the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant festival scene.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Oval Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 182 G C3
Aug 2-4,6-11,14-18,20-22,24-25 13:00(2h) £20.00 S
Aug 23 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
Aug
Tales of Haunted Edinburgh –Echoes From Beyond the Grave Ewan Irvine FMP Historical, Horror
Listen to the tales of haunted Edinburgh, from the city's dark past.
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1
Tea, Scones and Nuclear Waste Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
What goes best with a hot cup of tea? A tour round the nuclear waste storage facility of course! Join Elaine Mercer-Jones to discover how the 20th century’s most terrifying technology was domesticated by cakes. The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Standing on the Shoulders of Idiots
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Quantum physicist Dr Nick Werren journeys to the 17th century to investigate how the early physics of light was shaped by brilliant minds doing terribly stupid things.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Steve Richards Presents: Rock'n'Roll Politics
Steve Richards Fj
It’s election year in the UK and time to delve even deeper – what will happen next and why? Plus: unreliable predictions and Question Time. A different show every day. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Traditional Tales from Scotland
Scottish Storytelling Centre
TFK Storytelling, Traditional
Join some of Scotland's best storytellers as they share their favourite traditional tales from near and far. A relaxed session with a different storyteller each day, sharing wonderful, wise and occasionally wild stories!
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Aug 2-25 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Trauma + Time – PTSD = Comedy! Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Comedy and therapy for PTSD have a lot in common: both deal with the absurd and rely on authenticity to be good. Clinical psychologist Edel McGlanaghy reveals the funny side of trauma!
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Try Not to Worry About It, Death Comes to Us All
Jonathan Kinsman / PBH's Free Fringe NP Poetry, LGBTQ+
Jonathan Kinsman's lost three relatives, a cat and his sanity. Watch him try to process his mum's advice: Try Not to Worry About It, Death Comes to Us All.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 16:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Afternoon
Wayne Sleep and Jacquie Brunjes
LP In Conversation, Dance
Wayne Sleep; legendary figure in the dance world, chats with Jacquie Brunjes. Be enthralled as Wayne shares insights from his illustrious career. At 75, there's no stopping him, an hour of entertainment and hilarity!
Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Life is but a complex, dynamic mix of chemicals. Dr Bart Pander explains how understanding the elements of life can help us improve how we live, what we make and the stuff that makes life worthwhile.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 10 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Why are some people bright and sunny while others are more dreich? Psychologist Dr Caroline Brett asks what even is this thing called happiness, and does it mean the same thing for everyone?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
Dr Thomas Bak asks who languages belong to. Native speakers? Language academies? Education boards? Or their users? Do languages belong to us, or do we belong to them?
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FLP
AI makes deepfakes, writes bizarre articles, and thinks eggs can melt – so it couldn’t possibly be our next great co-creator?! Nicola Osborne gets excited about creative AI possibilities.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
What’s Inside a Black Hole?
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
They consume anything that gets too close, but might just hold the keys to understanding the universe. Dr Tim Adamo, Dr Jelle Hartong and Dr Jan Sbierski explore the terrifying world of black holes.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Aug 11 12:20(1h) £12.00
What’s So Radical About Love?
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Dr Martin Purcell wonders what a world where 'love is the answer' might look and feel like, especially for young people trying to make sense of our crazy world.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5) B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
Witch? Women on Trial
Edinburgh Storytellers
TFL Theatre, Drama
A shocking insight into the untold stories of ordinary women caught up in a whirlwind of politics, religion and magic. 85% of witches were women. Why? Audience reviews: 'Haunting'; 'Engrossing'; 'Powerful'; 'Captivating'; 'Not to be missed'.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Whisky and Tales
Little Fish Tours
N Storytelling, In Conversation
Discover Scotland's national drink! Explore four single malt Scotch whiskies as your guide weaves history, stories and whisky tasting together into an unforgettable two-hour experience. Multiple food and drink awards winner! Hot Toddy (Hot Toddy Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 440 G D5
The Witches Hour
City of Edinburgh Tours
MP Interactive, Storytelling
Interested in genuine witchcraft? Discover the magical folklore of Scotland and honour the stories of the victims of prosecution, while involving yourself in an interactive ritual in one of the most haunted undergrounds of Edinburgh. City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box (Old Police Box) B 0131 220 6868 V 157 G D5
Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24 10:00(50m) £15.00 (£14.00)
You Can’t Google Poetry!
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Every word you search for on Google is auctioned to the highest bidder and this determines the results you see. Artist and researcher Dr Pip Thornton explores the value of words, and why it matters.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
You’re Foreign Too!
Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
'They come here. They must fit in with our ways!' Perhaps, but Dr Katharina Addington-Lefringhausen reveals how nationals – rather than immigrants – culturally change too, due to living in a multicultural society.
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 (Stand 5)
B 0131 558 9005 V 319 G C5
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Narie Foster
TFMP Comedy, Storytelling
Engineer, entrepreneur (Forbes 30 Under 30) and award-winning New York chameleon Narie Foster excavates how it feels to fit in everywhere but belong nowhere. 'Beautifully written... raw and honest... naturally hilarious' (InReview.com.au).
Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 13:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11 13:00(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
3 Chickens Confront Existence
LookFWD Arts
TKP Comedy, Drama
Three factory farm chickens attempt to find a greater sense of purpose by engaging each other in a series of philosophical debates, games, feuds and emotional experiments while awaiting their imminent trip to the broiler.
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 16:35(1h) £8.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:35(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22,26 16:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
1 Barbie and The Berlin Wall Square Pegs – Macready Theatre Young Actors’ Company
TKP New writing, Absurdist
Seven teenagers (and a Barbie doll) invite you to a brand-new comedy about love. Offie-nominated Square Pegs return with their characteristically fast-paced, fun-filled story-telling. ‘A short spectacular showcase’ (MumbleTheatre.net).
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 1-2 12:55(45m)
Aug 7-9 12:55(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F) S
3HAMS 3HAMS
TFKP Clown, Comedy
Delve into the "collective brain" of Max and Ry – two friends navigating a shifting friendship. As they wrestle with the truth of their unhealthy dynamic, their greatest insight comes from an unlikely source... a literal ham.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
Aug 1-11,13-25 14:25(1h) £10.00
4 girls the first letter e Missing Rib Collective FMP LGBTQ+, New writing
In 2012, two girls stabbed their friend 19 times at Slenderman’s instruction. This play is loosely inspired by these real events. How far will four girls go to save themselves from each other?
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 21:55(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
that they both can't stop thinking about other people?
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 17:30(50m) £13.00 (£10.00)
Jessica Regan / The Spontaneity Shop
TLP Storytelling, Comedy
Twenty years, sixteen postcodes, one city. In her debut storytelling show, Jessica Regan takes you on a journey through an impenetrable city with an all-too-open heart. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll rent cos you can’t afford to buy.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Cold Open Theatre (Scotland)
LP Dark comedy, Drama
As Jam’s 28th birthday approaches, he announces to his flatmates Hank and Morgan that he's going to kill himself to earn a place in the 27 Club, and get the three of them famous.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2 Jul 31-Aug 2
The 30th Anniversary Edinburgh
London Literary Pub Crawl
Nick Hennegan –The London Literary Pub Crawl
TMP Walk, Storytelling
Fringe veteran Nick Hennegan celebrates 30 years of the Fringe with this unique Literary Pub Crawl. Join him, Dickens, Shakespeare, Potter, Rebus and other literary giants who lived and loved here.
Pleasance Dome (Lower Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 2
Aug 2-14,16-25 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
44 Sex Acts In One Week Clubhouse Productions TMP Comedy
A fruity apocalyptic rom-com from the razor-sharp pen of playwright provocateur David Finnigan. Girl meets boy. Girl hates boy. Girl f***s boy 44 times. The world collapses. 'Brilliantly horny and unhinged' SSSS (Time Out). Pleasance Dome (King Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:40(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:40(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 16:40(1h10m) £14.00 (£13.00)
100% My Type On Paper Drop Dead Theatre KP Contemporary, Comedy Sammy and Clyde are on their first date. It’s cute. It’s awkward. It’s a first date... right? As reality fragments, they lose their understanding of love, the media and the world today.
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 12-13,19-20 13:20(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 14-16,21-23 13:20(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 17,24-25 13:20(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Good Wolf People
Letter
TFK New writing, True-life
In 1916, Christabel writes an apology to Katie. It is finally delivered in 2021 and becomes a global news story. Who were they? What apology was missed? A story of war, faith, friendship and porridge oats.
Greenside @ George
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200% and Bloody Will Be Thy End Siege of Herons
TFLP Comedy, Contemporary
Star-cross'd storytellers take you through multiple anarchic, humorous and contradictory re-enactments of a midsummer night they'd rather forget. Cross-cutting personal anecdotes of love, dances with death, dressing up and living their best life.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 6-10 12:40(50m) £5.00 (£14.00 F)
Sam Kissajukian
TFMP Visual art, Comedy
Winner of eight Australian Fringe Festival awards. Is art a joke? Sydney artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian examines 300 paintings created during a five-month long manic bipolar episode. An epic story exploring art, mental health and creativity.
Summerhall (TechCube 0)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 10:55(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 10:55(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
TMP Adaptation, Physical theatre
1984 is a gripping physical theatre adaptation of George Orwell's masterpiece, performed by Slavic actors. Drawing from Nick Hern's adaptation, it explores themes of surveillance and control in a haunting and immersive experience.
Summerhall (Old Lab)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Siege
TFLP New writing, Verbatim
False missile alert. Hawaii, 2018. Four teenagers shelter in a walk-in freezer in this The Breakfast Club-meetsOppenheimer exploration of human connection, existentialism, and whether we act in ways aligning with who we think are in emergencies.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 6-10 13:50(50m) £5.00 (£12.00 F)
End of the Pier Productions
TM Dark Comedy
A one-woman comedy show following a diagnosis journey filled with turbulent embarrassing moments, verbatim anecdotes highlighting the importance of patient care, terrible doctors, and a few genuine heroes. Laugh in the face of pain.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 21:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
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The Academy Trust: Under New Management!
Mode Theatre
FKP Character comedy, Satire
'Should I hand in my notice?' A question that resonates with every teacher, and Rachel is no exception. A comedic rollercoaster, blending sketch-show wit with political satire, all written and performed by teachers.
Accommo-dating Selerto
FMP Comedy, Drama
One birthday. Three housemates. A whole lot of surprises. Housemates Mollie, Phoebe and Skye are hosting a birthday dinner. Things are about to be shaken up by something they never expected to have in common...
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 Aug 12-17 19:45(45m) £13.00 (£10.00)
Inner Temple Drama Society
KP Dark comedy, Drama
Lust, secrecy, anger, murder and... drag? This phenomenal dark comedy combines the seriousness of murder with the sparkle and glam of drag. See the barristers of the sell-out Inner Temple Drama Society as never before. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Paul Sellar
TKP Poetry, New writing
A debut anthology from Paul Sellar. Rites of passage, coming of age and childhood memoir lead seamlessly into adult reflections on love and loss. A funny, sad and tender collection of life-affirming poetry.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
An Act of Grace
Ottawa Little Theatre
TFM Contemporary, Thriller
Grace invites a lawyer and financial planner to her home to talk business. What could go wrong? Everything... quickly. From the producers of Burn, this contemporary thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug 2-10,12-24
£12.00 (£9.00) (£38.00 F)
Adam Riches: Jimmy Tigco
TFMP Drama, Comedy
In 1974 Jimmy Connors was the greatest tennis player on Earth. In 1991 he's getting annihilated at the US Open by his arch-nemesis' little brother. What happened next was one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history... Summerhall (TechCube 0)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 13:20(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Audio description
Adaptation: Enough Already
Vegas Nerve Productions (Australia/UK)
L Live music, Contemporary Inspired by the work of Gabor Maté, this play is for women who do too much, and the men who love them. What does it take to make the invisible visible? Wake the f*ck up! www.vegasnerve.live C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
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Addict Motovoho Productions
FMP New writing, Drama
31 words. Two lives ruined. John can take or leave social media, until his tweet goes viral. Then the trolls attack. With his pride dented John seeks revenge, creating an alter-ego to expose his abusers, with devastating consequences. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 13:05(1h5m) £10.00 (£8.50)
Aug 1-11 11:30(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) S
XAug 2-4 18:05(1h) £10.00
An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo
Choir Boys & Co.
TLP Comedy, LGBTQ+
Johnny doesn't fit in at boarding school. He daydreams of being a gay tragedy, but even that fails. Enter Harry. To save time, Johnny and Harry shag – constantly.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Agent November’s Indoor Escape Game: Murder Mr E
Agent November Escape Rooms
R Immersive, Interactive
There’s been a murder! You have 30 minutes to solve the case, or you’re next! An immersive escape room in the Museum of Secrets. 'A Fringe smash hit' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). www.agentnovember.co.uk
Forces @ the Fringe at the Royal Scots Club (Ellesmere Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 2-26 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00 (50m) £15.00 (£14.00)
After Shakespeare – Richard III
Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited
TFKP Historical
Following on from 2023's success, SWE again challenge Shakespeare. The life of Richard III: a loyal and misunderstood figure, vilified by history. A groundbreaking invitation to reconsider your perception of history’s most maligned monarch.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
£12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F) S
After Troy
Badminton School
TFLP Drama, Classical
Troy has fallen. What can the fates of the women left behind tell us about the survivors of conflict today?
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 5-9 13:00(35m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 S) (£20.00 F) S
Agatha Christie's The Rats
Hart Players
Fj Drama, Thriller
Invited to a party in a London flat, Sandra Grey and Davey Forrester find themselves alone. Somebody knows about their affair and someone wants revenge... A one-act play from Agatha Christie's Rule of Three collection. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 16:40(40m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Agent November's Indoor Escape Game: Major X Ploe-Shun
Agent November Escape Rooms
R Immersive, Interactive
Crack the Major's riddles, beat the clock, defuse the device! You have 60 minutes in this ingenious outdoor escape room, Edinburgh needs you! ‘A Fringe smash hit!’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). www.agentnovember.co.uk
Forces @ the Fringe at the Royal Scots Club (Meet at Cocktail Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3
Aug 2-26 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 (1h30m) £20.00 (£18.00)
Agent November's Outdoor Escape Game: Robyn Yew
Agent November Escape Rooms
R Immersive, Interactive
Priceless relics are missing from the Museum of Secrets. You have 60 minutes to pursue Robyn Yew, avert diplomatic disasters, and crack this immersive outdoor escape room! A Fringe smash hit! www.agentnovember.co.uk
Forces @ the Fringe at the Royal Scots Club (Meet at Cocktail Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3
Aug 2-26 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 (1hr30m) £20.00 (£18.00)
AI: The Waiting Room –An Immersive Theatrical Experience
Angry Fish Theater, The Ally Artists Group, Natalia Yandyganova Joyce TN Immersive, Experimental
The Waiting Room utilises an immersive setting, with 10 multitrack audio narratives that are personalised based on the prompts that each participant answers through our app. King's Hall (Small Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F5
Aug 3,5-10,12-17 15:30(40m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 SUDO) (£48.00 F)
Aug 3,5-10,12-17 16:05(40m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 SUDO) (£48.00 F)
Aug 19-24 15:00(40m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 SUDO) (£40.00 F)
Aug 19-24 16:00(40m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 SUDO) (£40.00 F)
Aug 19-24 17:00(40m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 SUDO) (£40.00 F)
Alexa, Play
Alexa Elmy
FL Solo show, Comedy
Fed up with Amazon’s bastardization of her name, Alexa creates a support group for real Alexas to cope with the robot that has stolen their identity, and to take on the mega-conglomerate hell-bent on turning women into objects.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 12-17 14:55(1h5m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F) S
Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants Young Pleasance TjP
With her gang-leader brother heading off to WW1, Alice Diamond and her all-female crime syndicate seize their chance to take over London. Sibling rivalry ensues in this Peaky Blinders-style romp, based on real-life events. Pleasance Dome (King Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28C
XAug 1 13:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11 13:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.50) Aug 7-8 13:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.50) S
Alison Larkin: Grief... A Comedy Soho Theatre in association with RBM TLP Comedy, Solo show
The English-American writer/comedian returns to the UK with an 'improbably funny, life-affirming, bright bauble of a piece' about love, loss and hope (Berkshire Eagle). Music by Gary Schreiner. 'Marvelously light-footed... hugely entertaining' (Times).
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B
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Playbill, the monthly theatre magazine distributed across America known internationally as a symbol of the arts, is about to shake up Edinburgh. For the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Playbill is proud to present the Fringeship, a luxurious and modern cruise ship that will serve as a floating hotel for the festival.
Playbill’s FringeShip will be docked in the buzzing port district of Leith, just a short ride from the centre of Edinburgh. Transportation will be provided to and from the festival, but should you decide to stay on board, the festival will come to you! Exclusive onboard performances will ensure you’re never far from Fringe entertainment.
There will be comfortable accommodation on board, with private cabins and suites starting from £1,250 for the week. The cost of your stay includes a number of amenities on and off the ship including:
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• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day in our many restaurants and lounges, paired with a drink package of your choice
• Exciting Fringe entertainment within the FringeShip’s state-of-the-art theatre and cabaret lounge, for onboard guests only
• Roundtrip coach service from Leith to the centre of Edinburgh
• Wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools, and a top deck open-air lounge with a pizza parlour
Make your stay at Fringe easy and comfortable–join us on the Playbill FringeShip!
£1,250STARTINGROOMSAT /WEEKALLPERPERSON MEALS INCLUDED!
Aug 12-17,19-24 10:30(50m)
All the Fraudulent Horse Girls
Brooklyn Rep TMP Absurdist, LGBTQ+
This colt-hit comedy-melodrama follows 11-year-old Audrey, who's telepathically linked to every horse-girl in the world. Saddle up for a feverish Australian odyssey in this equine fantasia direct from The Glory and National Theatre River Stage.
Pleasance
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All Things Considered
Directed and Written by Annika Carlson Starring Michele Bear L Storytelling
Reeling in the midst of a family tragedy, Cleo reflects on life's pivotal moments in a hospital waiting room. From childhood to present struggles with mental health, her journey unveils truths about her future.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £10, £15 and £20.
All This Must Pass
Aurelia Gage
FLP New writing, Dance
A woman embarks on a quest through time. She travels for hundreds of years through distant lands to discover how she came to be, all as the dread of the present day draws ever closer.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 19-24 12:35(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Allotment
Tricera Collective FL Comedy, New writing
When Em finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, her housemates are forced to band together to become parents. Can they support the child as a group of struggling artists, or do they need to grow up?
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 10:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 S)
Am I Nuts!
Stargaze Theatre
TFK
Smith is having dreams. Stone-age songs, ocean waves and rabbit pie, in Tesco. Through increasingly comic therapy, they desperately seek the truth. So what happens when you don't return your shopping trolley? Mischief in time and space.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 5-10 11:05(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)
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The Amazing Doctor She Medicine Show
A Manly Enterprise
TFjP Comedy, Historical
A hilarious journey into the world of wellness loosely based on Shakespeare! Active ingredients include a brief history of medical misogyny, ridiculous brain teasers and miraculous cures for all your aches and pains. Dovecot
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Ambiguous Proposition Wait, What?
MFP New writing, Drama
A controversial sexual harassment allegation pushes Margaret to the edge. How far can she go to protect her son? How far can she go to protect herself? How far can they bend the truth? Performed by Hilary Cordery. theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Rick Conte
TFKP Storytelling, Historical
Benjamin Franklin loved Edinburgh. This is the story of his Scottish enlightenment, as told by Rick Conte, who was taken in by the city 35 years ago and has yet to be spat out.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 300 G D6 28CBR
The Edinburgh Makars
K Drama
A well-known actress struggles to adapt in a changing theatrical world. Daughter Amy visits with her new boyfriend – we follow their conflicted relationships over 16 years. A heady and original drama of generational tensions, love and death.
Ante Beckett
Exit Does Theatre (Northern Ireland)
K New writing, Drama
An original comedy in three trimesters that explores the relationship of one foetus with his mother as he tackles his fears and ambitions for the future. A strange amalgam of Samuel Beckett themes and Woody Allen-like neuroses.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 19-20 20:15(30m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 21-22 20:15(30m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 23-25 20:15(30m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Sophocles' tale of youthful defiance and aged intransigence reworked by a young cast. Antigone must choose between loyalty to her dead brother and obedience to the law. This young company brings a fresh new vision to this timeless tale.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 5,7,9 19:20(55m) £10.00 (£7.00)
Underground Productions K Tragedy, Adaptation
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)
Aug 19-24 19:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)
/ and Her Encounters Theatre
KP New writing, Drama
Two Janes grow up together. One goes on to become England’s nine-day Queen, the other is largely forgotten. Lady Jane Grey’s path to martyrdom is viewed through Jane Lumley’s poignant translation of Iphigenia at Aulis.
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 12-13,20 20:15(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 14-15,21-23 20:15(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 16-18,24-25 20:15(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Animal Farm
Guy Masterson
j Solo show, Physical theatre
Celebrating his 30th Fringe, Olivier winner Guy Masterson presents his globally renowned solo version of Orwell's barnyard classic for the final time. Comic, tragic, politically poignant and utterly brilliant, this is not to be missed!
Director: Tony Boncza.
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
Aug 18 18:00(1h40m) £20.00 (£18.00)
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Animate Lands: A Celtic Myth Cycle
Dougie Mackay and Freya Rae
Fj Storytelling, Folk
A journey into the storied soul of Scotland. Tales of ancient bards, druids, shapeshifters, wildlings and warrior poets are brought to life in contemporary storytelling style with original musical accompaniment. SSSS (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). SSSS½ (TheQR.co.uk).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26 13:15(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
Irreverent and full of rage, this bold rewriting of an eternal myth unfolds with haunting clarity. This is a modern, unflinching tragedy revealing in the glare of death a muted and luminous kind of poetry. Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Anti-Heroine
Downstairs Productions
TFMP Comedy, Solo show
Join Anti-Heroine through several encounters with Manchester’s nightlife and dating scene as she teeters on the edge of adulthood. A love letter to female friendship and bathroom stalls. She's a bit messy, but aren't we all?
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 XAug 2-4 19:30(1h)
Half Trick Theatre (New Zealand/UK)
TK Dark comedy, Classical
Dad's dead. Mum's shagging his killer. Girlfriend's crazy. Then Dad’s ghost appears, crying revenge. What else does one do but start killing? A batsh*t-insane satire on Jacobethan revenge tragedies. Antonio makes Hamlet look like a little b*tch.
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31,Aug 2,20 22:30(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 4,6,10,16,18,24 22:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 8,14,22 22:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Any Day Now
Martia Dimmer and Fortis Femina Productions
FMP Dark Comedy, Live Music
Evie is on a quest to leave behind a legacy before turning 23. But spending the morning at her cousin's Death Cafe leaves her wondering if life and death might not be so simple after all.
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Alex Green / Rich Watkins Productions / PBH’s Free Fringe MP Music, LGBTQ+
Britain. 1960s. Homosexuality: a criminal offence. The songs of Cilla Black: a powerful reflection of the gay community's pain and loneliness. Amidst the arrests and heartbreak, a love story filled with joy, optimism (and music!) prevails.
PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)
B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5
Aug 18-25 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Lucy Nicholson
L Dark comedy, New writing
Apricot is a dark comedy that explores gender roles, reproductive rights and moral ambiguity from the viewpoint of three teenagers, asking the question – is there a wrong or right to the choices we make about our own bodies?
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Clarendon Productions
L Comedy, Drama
Serge has bought a painting. Five foot by four. White. If you look closely you can see some white lines. Serge thinks it's brilliant. Marc disagrees. Yvan isn’t sure. A concise new rendering of Yasmina Reza’s play.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 12:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00 SO) (£40.00 F)
DARKFIELD
TFM Immersive, Interactive
ARCADE is an interactive choose-your-own path experience in a shipping container, using 1980s video games aesthetics, complete darkness, 360 degree sound and sensory effects to immerse players in a war-torn world where they can choose their fate.
Summerhall (The Terrace)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 From 12:00 for 30m until 15:15 every 45m £13.00 (£11.00)
XJul 31-Aug 1 From 18:15 for 30m until 20:30 every 45m £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 2-26 From 12:00 for 30m until 15:15 every 45m £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 2-26 From 18:15 for 30m until 20:30 every 45m £13.00 (£11.00)
Please note ARCADE is a standing show – there are two seats available in each show, for those unable to stand or for those with access needs. Please request a seat if required by contacting the Summerhall Box Office directly.
Ariana vs Chomsky
PJV Studio
FLP Drama, Political
When Chloe refuses to attend the One Love (2017) charity concert held for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, Mark thinks she has lost her humanity. Original scenes contrast with debates between Noam and journalists. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 14:10(45m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£24.00 F)
TheArchive TFL Comedy, Dark Comedy
Agnes curated her perfect death, but the thing she couldn't plan for was a teenage burglar entering her house as she faced oblivion. This dark comedy catches two opposite women in a deadly stalemate.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 5-10 21:25(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 12-20 16:25(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 12-17 18:15(1h30m) £15.00
Around the World in 80 Days
Arkle Theatre Company Fj Comedy, Family-friendly
This classic Victorian adventure sees the fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg come across a cascade of eccentric characters and exotic places, all because of a wager. Can he make it, or will he lose everything?
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
The Art of Mendacity
Bear Pit Theatre
jP Physical theatre, Verbatim
How many lies have you told today? The average person lies twice a day – but then, they could be lying... hilarious and devastating verbatim tales of lies. Untruths that have broken hearts and saved lives.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 19-20 16:10(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
Artemis vs Apollo: Clash of the Celestial Twins
Elmwood School
KP Devised, Physical theatre
Dive into high school drama with Artemis vs Apollo: Clash of the Celestial Twins! Join the fun and witness new talents, friendships, and epic discoveries in this unforgettable showdown! theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug 2 12:00(40m) £7.00 Aug 3 18:00(40m) £7.00 Aug 4 22:15(40m) £7.00 Aug 7 10:00(40m) £7.00
Arturo Brachetti: SOLO
Arte Brachetti / Something for the Weekend TR Magic, Variety
A magical journey inside the mind of legendary Italian quick-change artist Arturo Brachetti (Olivier Award-nominated). 50+ characters come to life through astonishing illusions and mind-boggling transformations in this smash-hit. SSSS (Evening Standard). SSSS (Times). SSSS (Daily Mail).
Pleasance at EICC (Lennox) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:00(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-24 19:00(1h10m) £20.00 (£17.50)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 14:30(1h10m) £20.00 (£17.50)
Aug 12,14,19-20 19:00(1h10m) £18.00 (£15.50)
As Good as It Gets
Elizabeth Colarte
TFNP Solo show, Storytelling Visit old women to feel rejuvenated. Fade into some romance. Have a panic attack in a pharmacy. Repeat. A wet punch of the ordinary and of what we lose when we can't be satisfied.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 XAug 2-4 21:00(50m) £10.00 Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 21:00(50m) £12.00
Ascension Dan Hazelwood
TFLP LGBTQ+, Historical
Dan Hazelwood adapts the haunting diary entries of 18th-century sailor Leendert Hasenbosch for the stage. Marooned on Ascension Island for the crime of sodomy, Lee must tame the island's unforgiving terrain, along with the demons that followed him ashore.
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Asian Monodrama Collection
American Performance
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Drama, Musical theatre
The 2024 Asian Monodrama Collection will showcase Asian-themed works, and various stories will be presented to the audience in the form of a monodrama.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 3-10 12:35(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Pip Utton
KP Solo show, Character Comedy
Fringe legend Pip Utton (Adolf, Bacon, Dickens, Churchill, Dylan, Maggie, Einstein, Hunchback) is Shakespeare in this moving and comic romp through Will's life, including some of his greatest hits, performed by the man himself.
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
Aug 20-22,26 13:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 23-25 13:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
At Least I’m Not Bald
Valery Reva (UK/Ukraine)
TLP Dark comedy, Solo show
A darkly comic one-woman show about confronting life with the “big C” that will make you laugh (and cry) in the face of death. Warning: this show may damage your health and is addictive.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,7-9 13:30(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11 13:30(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Athens of The North
Mark Hannah
M Solo show
Athens of The North is an episodic, interwoven monologue and love letter to the city of Edinburgh and her people. Three of Edinburgh’s residents spiritually reconnect with what their home truly means to them.
The Hibernian Supporters Club (Pat Stanton Lounge) B 07531 442189 V 499 G A6
Aug 5-12 19:30(55m) £10.00 (£8.00 UO) (£32.00 F)
Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort
Hint of Lime Productions
TFK Drama, Solo show
A celebration of the friendship between the brilliant war poet / composer Ivor Gurney and Marion Scott, musician and trailblazer in the recognition of women in music, written and performed by Jan Carey. 'A masterclass' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2R
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 11:35(1h) £13.50 (£10.50)
Away Went the World
Groton Theatre Ensemble
jP Comedy, Contemporary
It’s 225 years 'After Download' and Sarah lives in OutpostCaanan, apart from the AI-dominated Overworld. When a strange girl arrives in her community, Sarah must decide: protect those she loves, or trust what she cannot understand.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug
Babe Alien
Mon Espoir
FMP Character comedy, New writing
Why is there a whale in this casino? Babe didn't become an alien to sit around and not find out. Lazy punks and a desert commune. Apathy and activism in Las Vegas.
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
Baby Steps
Fruit Bowl Theatre
FK New writing, Drama
A series of funny and hard-hitting vignettes depicting the erosion of a friendship after Alice loses her mother. A play about grief, love, about how we navigate turbulent friendships. About a family lost, and a family found.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Bachelor Girls
Bristol DramSoc
MP Comedy, Tragedy
War! What’s it good for? Lesbians, apparently... This tragi-comedy follows the relationships between four queer women anticipating the end of the war in a bomb shelter turned bachelor pad. But when the men return, will they lose everything?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Bachelorette Bash
Early Doors Productions
FLP Comedy, Horror
It's the last "swing" before the ring, and there ain’t no party like a bachelorette party! Someone is raising hell before the wedding bells, and it looks like a murderous f*cking sheep! Will we kiss the miss goodbye?
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug
Queen Mary Theatre Company
FM Drama, New writing
Upon a young woman's decision to admit herself to rehab, she decides to get back into contact with her estranged mother. Bad Dog explores addiction, generational trauma and the female psyche.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12,14,16,19,21,23 14:40(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00
Bad Habit
Goodbread Theatre
FKP New writing, Comedy
In the name of the Father, Son, and free trip to California. Amen. Two Glaswegian girls. Two Californian nuns. The potential second coming of Christ. Bad Habit: a cross-cultural coming of age comedy full of friendship and heart. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Bad Shakespeare
Theatre OCU
TFj Comedy, Drama
Nature versus nurture? Are villains born or bred? Can they ever find true redemption? Theater OCU explores Shakespeare's most villainous characters – Macbeth, Iago, Aaron, Tamora and Lady Macbeth – and asks the question: what is bad Shakespeare?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Badger
Burning Ember Theatre and New Celts Productions
TFMP New writing, Drama
A team of young co-workers try and get through their day whilst navigating a broken system. How much pressure can they take? And
Bake Off:
The Great British Pantomime
MTAO Productions
FQP Family-friendly, New writing
Join our crew of almost-recognisable faces as they band together to defeat the world’s greatest evil: Rat Lucas. There will be puns, buns and tonnes of funs.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
The Ballad of Maria Marten Hardin-Simmons University
K Contemporary, Drama
Playwright Beth Flintoff shines a light on the life of Maria Marten and the courage, faith and perseverance required to recognise and stand against mistreatment.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
A Balloon Will Pop at Some Point During This Play East and Under Theatre Company
MP Dark comedy, Solo show
What’s going on? Why is this happening? When will it end? Who’s responsible? Can I get mad? Should I get mad? Will this show give you answers? Nobody knows. Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
XAug 2 18:25(45m) £5.00 Aug 3-10 18:10(45m)
Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £7.50, £10, £12.50 and £15.
Bambiland (written by Elfriede Jelinek)
Peter Lorenz and Jelena Bašić
TK Contemporary, Solo show
In the game of televised warfare, who's allowed to say 'we' anymore? The global media war machine is dismantled as the invasion of Iraq collapses into a child refugee's personal memories of the Bosnian War.
ZOO Southside (Studio) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22 21:30(1h) £13.00 (£10.00)
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Eleven Foot Flower Productions
TKP New writing, Comedy
'Hey, we're not students anymore – who the f*ck stole my avocado?!' A comedy about five housemates gloriously wasting their youth as they try to avoid the hell of growing up.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 13:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
The Bard and the Riverboat
The Webb School K Adaptation
Mark Twain and William Shakespeare – unparalleled masters of language, wit and drama. Their words are brought to life, celebrating genius, illuminating artistic fervor, affirming timeless significance and their shared love of language and storytelling.
Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2
Bark Bark Buzzcut
TFKP Multimedia, Puppetry
A dog with a bird-killing problem. A young couple stitching their relationship together. A house filled with taxidermy animals. Combining puppetry and live camerawork, Bark Bark is a live animation told from a dog's perspective. 'Utterly spellbinding' (IsisMagazine.org.uk).
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 12:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26
Barracking
University of York Drama Society
FMP Comedy, Political
Barracking imagines the inner walls of the modern-day debate chamber, centred around a student debate team. The play takes a look at the wealthy elite: a club that operates on an invite-only basis, with no exceptions. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 17:00(45m) £8.50 (£6.50)
The Basement Entertainer
Katelyn Berrios / PBH's Free Fringe
NP Comedy, Solo show
Katelyn has been trapped in a basement for years, performing to inanimate objects to keep sane. When one speaks to her, will she have what it takes to bring her talents beyond the locked door?
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
XAug 3-4 14:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 5-25 14:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Leah Shelton / Quiet Riot
TL Solo show, Physical theatre
A wildly theatrical, unexpectedly funny and deeply intimate story of female madness, inspired by a grandmother’s incarceration for seeking independence in 1960s Australia. Created by psycho-siren Leah Shelton (AU) and directed by Olivier award-winning Ursula Martinez (UK).
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 1 13:00(50m) £17.50 (£12.50) Aug 2,7,11 15:30(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 3,8 18:00(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 4,9 20:30(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10 12:45(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 13 13:30(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 14,20,25 15:45(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 15,21,25 18:15(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 16,22 20:45(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 17,23 10:30(50m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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Battlefield Butterflies
Virtual School Australia
MP Online performance, Sci-fi
Experience Battlefield Butterflies: a gripping digital play by Afghan girls in exile. This science fiction piece melds social justice principles with the healing power of butterflies in war-torn lands.
Scheduled Online Performance at Fringe Online (Zoom) B 0131 226 0000 �
Aug 3,9,15,18 20:00(1h30m) £20.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SUDO)
Beach Babe
Starving Creatives
TFMP Absurdist, New writing
A dark romantic comedy that explores the topics of death and the afterlife. A couple enjoys a wintery British beach date that becomes an existential nightmare. Where are they? Who are they? Why a beach?
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Puddle Theatre Company
FMP Solo show, New writing
Puddle Theatre Company presents Bedsheets. Imogen returns brokenhearted to her childhood room. Browsing the nostalgia, Imogen grapples with self-discovery and contemplates her future. Adulthood isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, but nothing beats coming home to fresh Bedsheets.
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
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Behind the Curtain
Dragon Drama Company
TRP Family-friendly, Musical theatre
What goes on behind the theatre curtain? Who’s that scampering about backstage? And why have they added Febreze to the dry-ice machine? A new musical comedy that celebrates tales of teamwork, friendship and courage beyond the footlights.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 5-6,10 11:00(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F) Aug 7-9 11:00(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C) (£12.00 F)
Atticist, Ellie Keel Productions and Hampstead Theatre
TFKP Drama, New writing
Finalist: Women’s Prize for Playwriting. Clement and Aspinall are waiting for lightning to strike. Superstition says the ringing of church bells can dispel a storm. When it feels like the end of the world, anything is worth a shot.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 13:15(1h5m) £10.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h5m) £17.00 (£14.50)
Aug 5,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 13:15(1h5m) £16.00 (£14.50)
Soho Theatre
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Ben Target is a critically acclaimed performance artist and award-winning comedian (yawn), but, in 2020, gave this up to become a live-in carer. A life-affirming story about death. Scotsman Fringe First 2023. SSSSS (Fest). SSSSS (List). SSSS (Guardian). Pleasance Dome (King Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
Aug 16-18,23-25 13:20(1h5m) £17.00 (£16.00) Aug 19-22 13:20(1h5m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 14-17,19-24 12:30(50m)
Beowulf and Grendel
Tawnydog Productions / PBH's Free Fringe
KP Storytelling, Solo show
The gripping tale of a prince’s struggle against evil, adapted and performed by award-nominated actor Evan Quinlan, brought to you by the people behind the Fringe hit Brain Hemingway. Praise for Brain Hemingway: 'Brilliant' SSSSS (TheQR.co.uk).
PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)
B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5
Beryl & Clive, Sing or Die (Their Musical)
Amy Gibbons
TFRP Clown
A wildly funny comedy about a fabulously unconventional couple breaking all the rules to fulfil their creative dreams. It’s sing or die! ‘Not just funny, hilarious...’ (James Pearson, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club). theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Beryl Cook: A Private View
Kara Wilson
TKP New writing, Painting
An exclusive hour with our national treasure, the late great artist Beryl Cook, played by Kara Wilson. Sit in Beryl's studio, listen to her stories and watch her paint. Pleasance Courtyard (Attic)
Beyond Krapp
Peter McCormick and Barton Road Productions
TLP New writing, Dark Comedy Trapped in Purgatory, haunted by voice messages from his ex and deafened by his Spotify Wrapped, Cormac faces an existential reckoning as he discovers that his life was viewed very differently by the person he loved most.
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 13:45(1h)
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Beyond the Cap and Gown
Trading Masks Theatre Company
FMP Contemporary, Drama
Join five graduates as they navigate the tumultuous seas of post-graduation life. You will never see the same show twice! Each performance the cast will rotate. What will the world have in store?
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-21 16:15(50m) £7.00 (£5.00 S) (£20.00 F)
Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet
Bi-Curious George
TNP LGBTQ+, Cabaret
Dolphin orgies, intersex snails, gay giraffes... Join award-winning drag king, Bi-Curious George, London's loveable nature boy, on this 'wonderfully funny, highly entertaining' (TheReviewsHub.com) raucous romp through the animal kingdom; the wildest and queerest kingdom of all.
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 16:15(1h) £10.00 Aug
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Pleasance and White Room
TK
Good morning Edinburgh! We're back bringing brand-new, delicious, rotating "menus" of 10-15 minute comedies, eccentricities and dramas – served up with complimentary tea and coffee, croissants and strawberries. The perfect way to start your day!
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 10:20(1h10m) £12.50
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 10:20(1h10m) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 10:20(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.50)
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Big Scary Cat
Acting Coach Scotland
TFLP Drama, Comedy
A satirical teen horror-comedy about a group of stereotypically attractive and slightly dim young people trapped in a fun fair haunted house. Will they make it out alive? Do you really want them to? theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
XAug 2-3 14:05(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 5,7-10,12-17,19-24 14:05(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
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Bill's 44th
Dorothy James and Andy Manjuck in association with Underbelly
TK Puppetry, Comedy
'If there’s one 44th birthday party you want to be at this year, it’s Bill’s!' (BroadwayBaby.com). Critically acclaimed puppeteering duo Andy Manjuck and Dorothy James make a triumphant return with their tragicomedy hit Bill’s 44th.
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Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 18:55(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 18:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Birdwatching
Black Bright Theatre Company
TFLP Horror, New writing
Three school friends wild camp in the Northumberland forest. A perfect boiling pot of paranoia, superstition and adolescent insecurity ensues that hangs on a chilling question: who is watching who? A fresh new folk horror about the female experience. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
XAug 2-4 09:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-10 09:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 12-17 13:50(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 19-24 13:45(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
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Birthday Fish
Birthday Fish Theatre
FK Physical theatre, Dark comedy
Escaping the party presents a gruelling choice: endure existential crisis forever? Or learn to stay numb to it all?
Combining physical theatre with surrealist horror and cartoon comedy, Birthday Fish asks: are we all fish out of water?
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 20-24 14:00(50m) £12.50 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
Sam Danson
TL Comedy, LGBTQ+
The debut five-star show by Sam Danson, as seen at Glastonbury 2024, BI-TOPIA is a 'must-see' (Vada Magazine) coming-of-age story, hilariously exploring one man's highly turbulent bisexual journey. 'Compelling storytelling' SSSSS (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Captivating and hilarious' SSSSS (Quays.news). Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 16:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Bits 'N' Pieces
Saltire Sky Theatre
TFL Immersive, Dark comedy
Tommy, Matty and Dougie look to ditch the day job for the disco. But with the disco comes the drugs. An assault on the senses, with temptation, terror, tunes and trauma. Winner: Best Scottish Production 2022.
Wee Red Bar (Wee Red Bar Main Space)
B 0131 226 0000 V 506 G F4 2
Aug 2-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 19:30(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Black and White Tea Room: Counsellor
Theatre Hooam | Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd
TL Drama, Modern
A counselor sets up his practice in the tea room of his dead wife and prepares to welcome a client. It becomes clear that they had a previous encounter... 'Highly recommended' SSSSS (TheUnforgettableLine.com).
Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
Black Is the Color of My Voice Seabright Live
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Apphia Campbell's solo show inspired by Nina Simone, performed by Nicholle Cherrie. Five shows only, before tour. Best Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024. 'Nothing short of sensational' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Hauntingly beautiful' SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com).
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland)
Black Velvet Cast: Charles Ison and Christina Knight | Director: Eamon O'Flynn
FL New writing, Dark comedy
When Llew arrives at the graveyard with flowers for his mum, the last thing he expects to find is a feisty, possibly feral girl hijacking his night... A new dark comedy as heart-warming as it is heart-wrenching.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
Aug 20-26 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
Blindsided
City of London School
FKP Drama
Tense courtroom drama following a lawyer who is reluctantly convinced to plead not guilty on behalf of his defendant, in a high-profile murder trial he has no chance of winning. How far is he willing to compromise his morals? theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 12-16 19:25(1h15m) £7.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)
The Blood Stairwell Theatre
TFKP Storytelling, Adaptation
In a far-flung future, humankind has lost nearly everything, but still has stories of how the world used to be. Join a troupe of traveling storytellers for three tales from the before-times, originally by the Brothers Grimm. Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
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Wellington Theatre Collective
TK Adaptation, New writing
At 16 and 20 years old, Orestes and Electra never thought they would be interrogated as suspects in their father's murder. Will the pressure push them to breaking point? This is Electra, reimagined for 2024. C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 5-6,10 12:35(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 7-9 12:35(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
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BLUBBER
Katie Greenall
FLP Performance art, Experimental
'In the beginning, Katie and Body were best friends, they were infinite with possibilities...' Join Katie and Body on their quest traversing forgiveness, beauty and whales as they ask you: what does care look like for a fat body?
Summerhall (TechCube 0) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5
Seizing The Day Company (Seizing Up!)
FL Comedy, Historical
Take an irreverent and witty whizz through ballet history. With ageing former Royal Ballet dancer and her company, who embody a galaxy of famous dance stars. Plus, titillating backstage stories. Our sell-out show. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 9-10,12-17 15:05(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Boardroom
Bristol Spotlights
MP New writing, Satire
It’s 2012, reality TV producers Terry, Carl and Michael are scraping the bottom of the barrel for their next hit. Fresh-faced Mary and Warren arrive, sparking chaos.
How far are we willing to go for the sake of entertainment?
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 12:35(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story
Tom Foreman Productions
TFKP Historical, Drama
The impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Written and directed by Tom Foreman, 'one of the most exciting playwrights of this generation' (TheatreWeekly.com).
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2 12:40(55m) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-10,16-17,23-24 12:40(55m) £13.50 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 12:40(55m) £12.50 (£11.00)
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Cyril Blake
TFK Comedy, Drama
Stephen has always wanted to be James Bond. He's got a tux, a fancy watch and he shakes everything he drinks. Is this still a good idea? Can 007 be a worthy role model for a 21st-century man?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Jim Loucks
TFK Solo show, Drama
Booger Red survives a rough childhood, becoming a renowned hellfire and brimstone Southern Baptist preacher. Can preacher’s kid Jimmy emerge from under his shadow, finding his own unique voice? Rollicking, passionate storytelling and music in the American South. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-6,8-10,12-13,15-20,22-24 16:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Book of Joan
Queen Mary Theatre Company
FMP Dark comedy, LGBTQ+
No one understands the complexity and plights of Catholicism like a teenage lesbian, especially one whose only friend happens to be a figment of the 13th-century saint Joan of Arc.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 13,15,17,20,22,24 14:40(45m)
The Book of Mountains and Seas Alchemation
TLP New writing, LGBTQ+
In this new play from award-winning writer Yilong Liu, a California dad teams up with his late son’s last boyfriend on an impossible adventure through New York filled with clashing cultures and unlikely friendships.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
The Bookbinder Trick of the Light Theatre
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Trick of the Light's award-winning dark tale returns, celebrating its 10th anniversary in an atmospheric bookshop. The Bookbinder weaves shadow-play, paper-art, puppetry and music. Best in Fringe Award (NZ Fringe). Children's Theatre Award (Sydney Fringe).
Buccleuch Terrace (Tills Bookshop)
B 0131 226 0000 V 460 G F5 2
Aug 8-9,16,23 20:30(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Aug 9,16,23 19:00(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
The Bookies
KB Productions
TFK Comedy
Two Edinburgh bookies feel the pressure of signing customers up for online betting accounts, signing their own jobs away in the process. They come up with a plan to fight back. But a mountaineer gets in their way.
Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 X
The Border
Grotowski Instutite and Studio WACHOWICZ/FRET TNP
(£14.50)
The Border was created as a tribute to the non-binary Ukrainian performer, Antonina Romanova, who was kept on the front line by the war, but that doesn't mean she couldn't still be with us in another guise.
Pleasance at EICC (Grotowski Institute)
B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 18:30(1h) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 12,15,19,21-22 18:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
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Andy Jordan Productions with Richard Vergette
TM New writing, Solo show
Trump's populist slogans appeal to disillusioned war veteran Jimmy, but his new-found politics threaten to destroy his family life. Humorous, gripping, intensely moving storytelling. Redemptive, timely. ‘Extraordinary tour-de-force’ (ReviewsHub.com).
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 16:00(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 16:00(1h5m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 16:00(1h5m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
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Bouncers & Shakers
Paperlight Theatre
KP Comedy, Satire
Step into 80s urban nightlife, where nightclubs and cocktail bars pulse with energy. Let our bouncers and shakers show you their world of serving everyone from luvvies to local lads lusting for something more... theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 19-24 11:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
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In association with Jermyn Street Theatre and The Pleasance
TLP
Solo show, New writing
Liam, a young Irish-Indian boy and wannabe rapper, believes he's the reincarnation of Tupac Shakur. A comedy solo show featuring live music, hip-hop and Irish trad. An exhilarating, irreverent exploration of mixed-race identity.
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 15:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
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Breathe
Half a String TR Puppetry, Live Music
Find the epic in the tiny from the perspective of an acorn. A 2024 Offie Award Finalist, beautifully realised through breathtaking puppetry, groundbreaking live cameras and underscored by thumping drum and bass and live folk. A celebration of trees.
Pleasance Dome (King Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28CR
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 12:00(1h) £14.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,12-13,15 12:00(1h) £12.50 (£10.50)
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Brief History of Difference
Das Clarks (Mr and Mrs Clark Ltd) FLP Solo show, Contemporary Join DAR, a queer, neurodivergent, curious, middle-aged Talking Heads fanatic, to consider some tricky questions around the subjects of difference, identity, positioning, labelling and belonging.
Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 ba
XAug 13 16:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 14-18,20-25 16:15(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button Brooke / 36 Expressions
TLP Storytelling, Comedy
New York Comedian/Moth StorySLAM Champion, Brooke’s new hour examines identity. Award-winning storytelling, poetic narrative, wry comedy. Previous: ‘Sharp comedic timing’ SSSS (Skinny); ‘Endearing wit’ SSSS (TheatreWeekly.com); SSSS (LondonTheatre1.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31 11:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 1,7-8,12-15,19-20,26 11:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-6 11:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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The Bronze Boy
Bronze Boy Productions
TFKP Drama, New writing
Two women take a road trip with a bronze statue and a sack of illegal guns. A powerful, provocative and funny new play about love, loss and America's twisted obsession with firearms.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Brothers Raised Voices FL Drama
Heart-rending tale of the bond between two brothers overcoming mental health struggles and addiction... resolution follows... then despair and tragedy, ultimately peace. Raised Voices is an award-winning charity for those who have or are experiencing homelessness.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Bucket Head
Kelby Guilfoyle and Kyle Moss
FjP Puppetry, Family-friendly
A closed-down puppet orphanage reopens, leaving resident squatters Ozzie Airwalker and Jim Horgletooth having to deal with new friends and challenges. A feel-good family show for everyone.
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
Bucket List
Show Don't Tell Productions
FL Dark comedy, New writing
Luke and Jess meet at a party. An entire relationship and a bad breakup later, he reappears in her life to announce that he’s dead. A darkly funny love story charting two people's shared lives – and afterlives.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Buckets of Blood –Fairy Tales Not For Kids Stories Alive
TK Storytelling, Dark Comedy
The original stories of the Brothers Grimm were scarier, more bloodthirsty and disturbing. Hear a collection of these darker tales, while finding out what popular fairy tales have left out.
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Buffy Revamped Brendan Murphy presented by Seabright Live L Satire, Sci-fi
Seven seasons. Seventy minutes. One Spike. Cult 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the character who knows it all! Brendan Murphy's award-winning show returns for one week only after sell-out tours.
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
Joe Coffey
TFL Solo show, Drama
Massachusetts Senator Billy Bulger shares secret details about his brother Whitey, Boston's most notorious gangster. Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4
Aug 3,5,7,9-10 12:45(1h) £12.00 (£28.00 F)
MCS Drama
LP Historical, Storytelling
Michael claims that his wife has been replaced by a changeling. Set against a backdrop of folklore, religion and rural Ireland, this story of the last woman to be burned alive plaits themes of marriage, misogyny and desire.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 19-20 09:40(55m) £5.00 (£3.00) (£1.00 C)
Aug 21-23 09:40(55m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)
Aug 24 09:40(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Burning Down the Horse Fishing4Chips
Tj Immersive, Comedy
Returning after last year's five-star sell-out run, this immersive comedy drops you inside history's most iconic wooden animal – the Trojan Horse. Join us and experience what really went on inside the belly of the beast. Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome)
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Sady 10
FN New writing, Solo show 'I just need some space.' Sounds familiar? Meet Fern, a serial house-plant killer who won’t make it through another first date without screaming. Swipe right on BURNOUT, a one-woman show that echoes your exhaustion from modern dating.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Burnout Paradise
Pony Cam & Parrot Ox
TFK Physical theatre, Comedy
In an escalating series of tasks performed on four treadmills, Pony Cam enacts the recklessness, euphoria and optimism that comes before burnout. 'One of the most frenetically uproarious shows you will ever experience' SSSSSS (TimeOut).
Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 12:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 12:05(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
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The Burnt Butterfly WaitDog
FNP Experimental, Physical theatre
Draws inspiration from ancient Chinese mythology and Taoist philosophy exploring relations between different cultures. Six performers from diverse cultural backgrounds convey a universal language through avant-garde physical theatre and visual arts, exploring the possibility of cultural equality.
PASS Theatre (PASS Theatre)
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Aug 9 14:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SO)
Aug 10 19:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SO)
Aug 10 14:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SO)
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On the Brink Productions
FLP Comedy, Drama
Heartbreak. Hypocrisy. Hamsters. Julia and Dan's marriage is on the rocks. Well, more than on the rocks. They're getting divorced. Amicably. For now. But when their lawyers step in, tensions and temperatures rise to breaking point. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 18:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SD) (£24.00 F)
The C Word
Los Angeles Theatre Initiative
FM New writing
Developed by and featuring UCLA and Loyola Marymount University students, this offbeat feminist comedy playfully examines the unspoken nuances of female relationships in the context of the male-dominated professional art world. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 12-17 15:05(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Cabin Fever
Fresh !nk Theatre Company
FRP Comedy, New writing
Fasten your seatbelts for a sky-high spectacle! This must-see two-person comedy is a hilarious theatrical journey set 30,000 feet above the Atlantic. From unexpected friendships to in-flight shenanigans, watch the drama unfold... at cruising altitude!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-21 14:05(50m) £9.50 (£7.50) (£24.00 F)
Aug 22-24 14:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)
Caged: The True Story of Isabella MacDuff
Pigeon Cote Productions
FLP Drama, Historical
Isabella MacDuff is one badass medieval gal; she crowned the Bruce at Scone, Longshanks hung her in a cage from Berwick Castle. Join Isabella on a bitch of a day.
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 16-25 22:05(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Call of Cthulhu –Live in the Library
Chaosium
LP Horror
Horror! Madness! Secrets! It's Call of Cthulhu, played live on stage. Brought to you by Chaosium in partnership with National Library of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh's History and Games Lab. National Library of Scotland (Boardroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 147 G E5 28
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The Cancer Comedy Cabaret
Désiré Binam (France)
TKP Cabaret, Comedy
Embark on a raw, transformative journey through one man’s battle with cancer. Discover how the disease alters the human body and explore laughter, resilience, and hope in this empowering narrative of overcoming adversity. C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 15:50(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 15:50(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 15:50(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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Blue Orange Arts
FK Comedy, New writing
An ageing film producer plans to resurrect his cinematic successes by revitalising the Carry On franchise with a new film. Saucy seaside humour, double entendre and cheeky sexual innuendo. Just what a millennial audience wants, right?
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 19,22,24 16:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 20 13:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Aug 23 17:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Off the Kerb Productions
TM Spoken word, Storytelling
Ivo Graham goes around and around, backwards and forwards, to the places he aches to go again. A searingly direct, exquisitely soundtracked story of a life, as workshopped last year in the Green. Good luck at your next meeting.
Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:20(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 8,12,19-22 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Aug 13 18:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Ford:
Carter Ford
M Storytelling, Comedy
True stories from ages 8-18 about a racially ambiguous biracial boy's attempts at friendship, mentorship, and romance with people who seemed to only understand black or white... or Mexican.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Casting the Runes
Box Tale Soup
TK
Adaptation, Puppetry
The 2023 Fringe hit returns – Box Tale Soup present their heart-stopping adaptation of MR James' supernatural thriller. Our advice? Don't come alone... 'You'll curse yourself if you miss it' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'Horrifically captivating...' SSSSS (Skinny). Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:35(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 11:35(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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Casual Encounters
NoLogoProductions
FM Comedy, Dark comedy
Careful who you let into your house... James and Jennifer want to try wife swapping. They think they've found the perfect couple. They're about to find out they're wrong. 'A wry curtain-twitching look at suburban sexuality' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 19-25 15:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Catafalque
Scissor Kick
TFMP New writing, Drama
Fern doesn't get invited to dinner parties anymore. They used to love her tales of the macabre. But now? The mask is slipping. Written by Amy Conway, Catafalque is a eulogy that questions how we grieve the ungrievable. Summerhall (TechCube 0) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Ben Volchok
TFMP Comedy, Immersive
'Hilarious, moving, provocative... extraordinary' SSSS (List). Welcome to The Ceremony. You're welcome. Thank you. Part sermon, part group therapy, part comedy show. (Not a cult.) Completely different every night. Let The Ceremony begin...
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 X
Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)
The Chairs Revisited
Vagabond Productions TK Comedy
An ancient couple living in isolation throws a lockdown party, inviting many imaginary guests. Sometimes life is more absurd than fiction. 'Ionesco's surreal, funny, moving mini-masterpiece' (Scotsman). 'Waiting for Godot meets the Marx Brothers' SSSSS (Herald). www.vagabondproductions.weebly.com.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
(£10.00) Aug 5-6,9-11,18,23-25 10:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Akira Ishida, GABEZ, Alice Ayano, Wes-P, Satoru Kubota
TU International, Comedy
A non-verbal comedy show of traditional sword fighting, performed by comedians popular in Japan. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
XAug 1 12:40(1h) £8.50 Aug 2-6,9-10 12:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8 12:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Chamberlain: Peace in Our Time Searchlight Theatre Company
FK Historical, True-life
A Prime Minister with troubles in Europe and within his own party. Chamberlain, the great appeaser, struggling just before his famous broadcast. 'Thoroughly entertaining' SSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Absolutely phenomenal' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28
Aug 21-23 19:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 24 14:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)
Chameleon
HiveMCR
MP Drama, New writing
Grappling with her autism diagnosis, Chameleon navigates a tangled web of dating, self-discovery... and soggy chips. Reeled in by Snake's irresistible jawline, she soon realises conversation is a delicate and sometimes deadly dance. But must everything be this complicated?
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 12:30(1h) £6.00 (£4.00) (£16.00 F)
Chaos
New Place Productions
FK Drama, Contemporary
If there’s no order, then anything is possible. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Bouncing through physics, the cosmos, love and violence, they find order in the disorder of each other. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
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Chalk Line Theatre
TFKP
New writing, Political
Two best mates. One HUGE party. Luton pinned by austerity. An evening of noughties bangers and shots of shitty gin mixed with the chaos of violence. A night to remember!
Summerhall (Demonstration Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 19:40(1h5m) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 19:40(1h5m) £17.00 (£14.50)
Character Flaw
Philippa Dawson
TL Comedy, LGBTQ+
The award-winning and rip-roaring adventure that navigates the challenges and celebrates the joys of Pip's life with ADHD. An unapologetically neurodiverse and queer show. 'Pip radiates warmth from the moment she enters the stage' SSSSS (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 14:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 14:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Charles Dickens:
The Hanged Man's Bride
Blue Orange Arts
FjP Drama, Storytelling
A writer struggling to reignite his creative vision. A real-life crime. A visit to a "haunted" inn. As darkness descends, a ghostly tale is played out. What is real and what is not?
Chicken Sunday's Child M
A chicken's brain is the size of a walnut. But their hearts are as big as the universe. A play about love, fate, delicious white meat and adventure.
Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
WWWC
TL Comedy, Solo show
A knockout solo show about one woman's love of pro wrestling. Part confessional, part exuberant oral history of sports entertainment's greatest matches and most loved characters. Riotously funny, unexpectedly touching, brilliantly human. You will leave a wrestling fan.
Assembly George Square (The Crate)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,20-21,23 16:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Lubna Kerr
TjP Storytelling
Chatterbox, a humorous semi-autobiographical play exploring the impact of the labels we're given as children and how they persist into adulthood. As a Pakistani girl in school in the 1970s, Lubna was labelled "stupid" because she couldn't speak English.
Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28B
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:55(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:55(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22 16:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Checking In Simply Surreal TFKP Music, Comedy
George Mitchell is at crisis point. The second album is due and they have nothing. When all appears lost, an unlikely fan comes by: Death. But what will happen when Death arrives to help inspire their favourite musician?
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 18:35(1h) £13.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Cherry
Fruitful Theatre Productions FL LGBTQ+, New writing
Kelsie came to university happily identifying as a bisexual woman, until everyone around her was actually having sex. Cherry follows her as she navigates her feelings, her friendships and exploring a different label: asexuality. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug
Chopped Liver and
Blue Fire Theatre Company
TFK Historical, Solo show
Meet Sara Wesker – trade unionist, political activist and radical. Sing her protest songs, see her love of the cause battle with the love of her life, and wonder – was it all worth it?
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Chris Read: The Back Line
Chris Read / PBH's Free Fringe UP Music, Comedy Songwriter and half of globe-trotting Harry and Chris SSSSS (Sunday Post) has written songs for Disney and Netflix. He's performing a new one-man-musical-comedicheartfelt-breakneck-joyful-tightrope-speedrun-storyfestmulti-instrumental-joyful-lifechanging-heartwarming-didwe-mention-joyful story about a jobbing musician's wild 20s. 'Musical genius' (Russell Howard).
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3
Aug 17-24 15:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Otis Wolodarsky – Brooklyn Bottling Company
TFNP Solo show, Music
A trans boy and his piano’s musical exploration of romantic failure. Through a painful confrontation of embarrassing memories, this is a celebration of queer joy. Join as he finds a new theory of love.
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 XAug 2-4 11:10(45m) £5.00 Aug 5-10 11:10(45m) £12.00 (£11.00)
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
Aug 12-24 11:00(45m) £12.00 (£11.00)
The Music Firm in association with Queensboro Bridge Productions (UK/USA) TKP Comedy, Physical theatre
Our circus is one big family. All families are dysfunctional, but the spirit of the troupe is broken. Safety measures have been failing, and performers have been falling. Something’s gotta give... or else they'll all have to go!
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581
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Clown Fishers / PBH's Free Fringe
KP Comedy, Clown
Watch as your everyday dysfunctional family is turned upside-down. When newly-retired Martin secretly begins online dating, his heart opens, and so does his wallet... Brought to you by three clowns, who know absolutely nothing about matters of the heart.
PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)
B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5
Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) S
Fred Deakin
M Music, Dance
The 2023 Fringe First-winning club/theatre immersive experience returns for eight performances only! Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin hosts an interactive joyride through his 80s/90s clubland adventures. SSSSS (Scotsman, List, BroadwayBaby.com). 'Bound to hit the spot' (Times).
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-5,7-10 21:00(2h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)
Coleridge-Taylor of Freetown
Tayo Aluko and Friends (Nigeria/UK)
TK Solo show, Political
A respected diplomat escapes civil war for more peaceful climes on the wings of songs by his famous composer uncle.
A tribute to the resilience and activism of African women through history, especially in times of violence.
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 5-6,10,17,24 10:30(1h10m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 10:30(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 12-13,19-20 10:30(1h10m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
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Comala, Comala
Pulpo Arts AC / Something for the Weekend TKP Music, Drama
Séance meets musical. Juan Preciado braves the worlds of the living and the dead in his journey for revenge on his father. Join us for a sip of mezcal at the international debut of this original Mexican musical. ZOO Southside (Studio) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
XAug 2 17:15(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:15(1h10m) £17.00 (£15.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 17:15(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)
The Comings and Goings at No 10
Ryan Hayward
FL Satire, Farce
Experience the intrigue, incompetence and infidelity of No 10 Downing Street as a farcical cast of characters battle for power, prestige and passion through a web of lies and unbelievable lockdown scandal! theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 12-17 13:10(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Common Is As Common Does: A Memoir 21Common L Dance
Fringe favourites 21Common return for a dance spectacular, mashing karaoke carnage and feats of physical endurance with chucking-out time at the Grand Ole Opry, exploring how poverty and violence shape a man. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com ZOO Southside (Main House)
B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Three Witty Fools FL Comedy
A chaotic adventure through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays –the comedies, the tragedies, and the other ones. A hectic and intense performance, with some running, some jumping, and some cracking costumes.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
of a Butterfly:
An Evening with Janusz Korczak
Ojemba Productions; Jonathan Salt TFK True-life, Thriller
Confessions of a Butterfly: An Evening with Janusz Korczak. August 1942. Warsaw. Liquidation of the Jews has begun. 200 Jewish orphans await their fate with orphanage director, Janusz Korczak.
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4
Platform YP
FjP Interactive
Consequences follows a group of teenagers on a school trip in 1996. The audience will vote on which way the story goes, with four very different outcomes. Nostalgic and light-hearted.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
RFT / Strawmoddie
FL Historical, Political
Wannsee, Berlin, January 1942. Senior members of the Nazi apparatus are summoned from their ministries to the genteel comfort of a lakeside villa. In 90 minutes, over wine and cigars they will seal the fate of six million innocents.
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
16-25 20:15(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
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Conversations We Never Had, As People We'll Never Be
Orange Moon Theatre Co.
TK LGBTQ+, New writing
Gina and Frankie have 30 minutes to decide whether to erase their relationship from their memories, forever. If you got the chance to erase "that" person, would you take it?
Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Corporate Finch Port
Canadian playwright Taylor Marie Graham.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B
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Corpse
Threepenny Collective
TL Comedy, Horror
Dive into a 19th-century stylised world of horror surrealism, as factory worker Millie uncovers sinister secrets when her town becomes overrun by insect impostors. A darkly comedic, mysterious tale blending shadow play, puppetry, and the uncanny. www.threepennycollective.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 21:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 21:55(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 21:55(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
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The Court
Edinburgh Little Theatre
TM Drama, Interactive
This courtroom drama centres around the question of assisted dying. Did Cathy murder her mother, or help end her suffering? Join the jury and question your thinking. A free drink and pie included in your ticket. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 11:45(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F) Ticket price includes a pie and a drink.
Covenant TPTC
FMP Drama
Hungover and confused, Bonnie can no longer bury the feeling that something is wrong. Last night is more than a blur, and her best friends refuse to fill in the gaps. Why is everyone being so f**king weird?
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 12:50(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Crime and Punishment
Talking Shadows FKP Adaptation, Drama
In the sweltering heat of a Saint Petersburg summer, impoverished student Raskolnikov wrestles with the thoughts of the good he could do were he able to lay hands on the wealth of an unscrupulous old woman... theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 11:35(40m) £11.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
Cringe
fishmarket theatre co FKP LGBTQ+, Comedy
#NoBetaWeDieLikeMen. Shamelessly celebrate the creation of fanfiction as we know it with a clown-created, NYC-made play. Cringe is an unauthorised toast to intergenerational fandom and liberative queer space, classic sci-fi remixed with Y2K internet culture. Dark, heartfelt, riotously funny. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 12-20 21:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Cringe Effect
Tortive Theatre
TFKP Solo show, Dark Comedy
Enter Ce's world: eating disorder rehab clinic, near-death escapades, and a Diet Coke obsession. The gripping tale unfolds – why here, why now? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster narrative; Ce's journey is one you won't easily forget.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
XAug 2-4 17:10(1h) £9.50 (£7.00) (£26.00 F)
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The Crow, (The Princess), and The Scullery Maid
Spin Cycle Theater
TFjP Comedy, Fantasy
In a land where stories are magic, magicians are storytellers and people are ingredients in spells, Nitta’s first spell goes awry. She has until midnight to save her story... and her protagonist!
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 18:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Cruel Britannia: After Frankenstein
Kristen Smyth and Ben Anderson Present TFLP Storytelling, LGBTQ+
Daring and revolutionary, Kristen Smyth offers a transgender reimagining of Shelley’s Frankenstein, set in the year of our Lord 1980. Maggie Thatcher’s Britain: a monstrous, chaos-ridden world of gothic proportions that Shelley would be proud of.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Crying Shame
Sweet Beef and Pleasance
TMP Cabaret, Devised
Step inside Club Fragilé for a cabaret-show-cum-wellness-journey all about loneliness. Expect lip-sync, dance, clowning, drag and a joyous celebration of queer culture, from a cast of uniquely talented characters. You might be lonely, but you're definitely not alone.
Pleasance Dome (King Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28C
CS Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
Searchlight Theatre Company
FK Drama
This hugely popular and critically acclaimed production is back. Nigel Forde's 'sparkling script' and David Robinson's 'impressive Screwtape' (Stage) brilliantly brings to life CS Lewis' book, which has sold millions worldwide. Five-star theatre!
Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28
Aug 14-16 19:15(2h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 17 14:15(2h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F) S
A Cup of Tea with George Eliot
Liz Mance – Mance Productions.
TFUP Historical, Classical
Join Victorian author George Eliot for a cup of tea and a piece of cake in this one-woman show celebrating her life, world and her work. Complimentary cup of tea and cake provided.
No11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie (No11 Big Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 211 G B6
Aug 2-14 15:00(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)
The Curious Case of Groesneck, Texas Wylie Theatre jP Farce
In this rollicking farce, Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson mistakenly arrives in tiny Groesneck, Texas, and the locals spring into action to trick him into thinking the saloon is a spa with healing waters.
Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295b G E2 28
A dose of collective therapy based on wild imagination.
A play for women who do too much and the men who love them.
Cyrano
Roast Productions
TKP New writing, Comedy
Virginia Gay’s joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance, is a love letter to hope; to language and desire; to the irrepressible magic of theatre. A big-hearted, irreverent rom-com for our times.
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 1 19:00(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50) XAug 3 18:00(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50)
Aug 4 14:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10,15,20,24 19:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11,16,21,25 10:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 8,13,17,22 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 9,14,18,23 16:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
“Original and compelling in its quest to rethink social conventions.”
Dr Gabor Maté
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Dante and the Robot
Duncan Hodgkinson
TMP Comedy, Devised
Dante is approaching his 25th birthday and first robotic update. Caught in a complicated long-distance relationship and working a job he hates, he escapes into fantasy worlds of knights, princesses and monsters. Gradually, his worlds merge.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
XAug 2-3 16:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.50)
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 16:30(1h) £10.00
HotCat Collective
TFK Physical theatre, Absurdist
‘What is the good?’ Emily wants to know... but now she’s trapped in a world of ethical thought experiments. Underscored by Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, Tom Stoppard’s script makes this iconic album a thrilling experience! theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
XAug 2 23:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-10,12-17 23:25(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) S
The Daughters Of Róisín
Wee Yarn Productions, Lyric Belfast and Pleasance
TL Drama
A hard-hitting play that explores how Ireland's church and state let its women down. This one-woman show takes you on a journey with Ireland's daughters as they battle with the shame of pregnancy out of wedlock.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,14-15,19-22 13:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
David William Bryan: Fragility of Man
David William Bryan
TL Drama, Storytelling
Returning after a total sell-out run in 2019, David William Bryan (In Loyal Company) presents one man's epic lifelong battle with the justice system. 'A tour de force' (Scotsman).
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XAug 1 15:00(1h10m) £11.00 Aug 3,5,9,11,15,17,23,25 15:00(1h10m) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 7,13,19,21 15:00(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00)
David William Bryan: In Loyal Company
David William Bryan
Tj Historical, Storytelling
Returning after multiple sell-out runs, In Loyal Company is the incredible true story of missing WWII soldier Arthur Robinson, written and performed by his great-nephew David William Bryan. 'A masterpiece' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
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KB Productions
FjP Drama
A surreal journey about reconciling with grief through the natural world.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 12:50(50m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)
Dead End
Show Don't Tell Productions
FM Drama, New writing
After a tragic loss, Bea and Olivia question their respective paths in life while a past event resurfaces. Dead End is an intimate and funny show about two childhood friends who realise that they've grown apart.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 19:20(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Dead Mom Play
Ben Blais
TFNP Dark Comedy, New writing
A young writer is forced to face Death and his ego after getting stuck in a play of his own creation. Charlie tackles guilt, denial and a freezer full of lasagnes in this dark comedy.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10 09:20(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 12-17 09:40(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)
Deadheads
Three Sisters Productions
jP New writing, Comedy
Two sisters break a long silence, as they pack up their childhood home, and tidy their memories together. A warm-hearted comedy which looks at the complexity and joy of loving someone, while allowing them to grow and change.
Assembly George Square (The Crate)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
Aug 17-18,23-24 11:45(1h5m) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 19-22 11:45(1h5m) £12.50 (£11.50)
Dean and the Devil
Bright Umbrella Theatre
TFM Drama, Solo show
Alan is adrift in a booze-soaked world of dodgy barmen, deluded therapists, rude shopkeepers and deeply annoying family members. In his hilarious world, can hope triumph over despair? Featuring the songs of Dean Martin.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 3,5,7,9 21:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Wild Geese Productions
TMP Comedy, New writing
Mid-operation, highly medicated Sam ruminates on the events that brought her there – love, loss, Spring Break and the red-haired bitch who started it all: her brain aneurysm. The sun might not come out tomorrow...
ZOO Playground (Playground 2) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2 r
Aug 4,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:50(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,19-22 16:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Dear Billy National Theatre of Scotland
K Comedy, Music
A love letter to the Big Yin from the people of Scotland. Join Gary McNair and band as they turn a collection of stories about Billy Connolly into a 'moving, fascinating and hilarious' SSSSS (Scotsman) piece of theatre. Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 13,15,19-20,22 16:50(1h20m) £22.00 (£21.00)
Aug 16-18,23-25 16:50(1h20m) £25.00 (£24.00)
Dear Shameless Death – Dirmit
Tiyatro Hemhâl with Nezaket Erden (Türkiye)
K Solo show, Drama
Discover the experiences of Dirmit, the youngest girl in a family struggling to adapt to city life. Latife Tekin’s best-selling magic-realist novel, newly-adapted, offers insights into what it means to be a woman today. C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2 20:15(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11 20:15(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-8 20:15(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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Death Becomes Us
Hannah Whittingham
TFMP Solo show, Cabaret
In a show filled with confessions, music and an explanation as to why no decent death jokes exist, we face death head-on and consider whether, actually, our lives could be made richer by talking about it. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
19:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 5-10,12-18 19:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 19-24 17:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Death, The Devil and The Fablemaker
Early Doors Productions
FjP Dark Comedy, Fantasy
Death only stops the beating, not the heart. Life is a story and it's yours to tell. Perry is a confused bundle of stories, and Alastor has chosen to listen. But who is Alastor? theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 16:05(50m) £8.00 (£6.00 U) (£24.00 F)
Death(s) at Sea
Our Star Theatre Company FjP Comedy, Drama
A drama group are performing their new play, but despite their best efforts, everything goes wrong! Props fail, the set falls down, actors get drunk, and backstage gossip reveals too much. Can they even finish the play? theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug 12-17
Pleasure Party
Elastic Fantastic
TFLP LGBTQ+, New writing
Thumping bass, sweaty armpits, acid techno, thigh-highs, vinyl scratches... a sea of toxic waste. We've buried our atomic past under tainted soil – what do we tell future generations when our secrets are unearthed?
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
V 38 G E5 2
Defective Inspector: A Stitch in Time
The Defectors
L Comedy, Sci-fi
The hilarious new chapter in the theatrical saga of eccentric ex-detective Richard P Cooper, who now finds himself sucked into a time-bending, sci-fi caper!
SSSS (LostInTheatreland.co.uk).
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theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
Defective Inspector: An American Odyssey
The Defectors
FL Comedy, Satire
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Prepare for a hilarious hour of (unconvincing) romance, (sloppy) action and (tenuous) espionage! This laugh-a-minute romp is sure to elate and baffle in equal measure.
'Irreverent and irresistible.' SSSS (LostInTheatreland.co.uk).
theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226
V 38 G E5 2
Deluge
Andrea Maciel and Gabriela Flarys
TFKP Physical theatre, Solo show In the wake of a relationship, a woman attempts to contain the overflow of her thoughts. A captivating and comedic piece of magical realism about loss and grief, blending true stories with fiction, movement, text, comedy and live music. Summerhall (TechCube 0)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Desert Thirsts and Jerusalem Winds
Junayd of Islam
Fj Adaptation, Family-friendly
Witness the adventures of renowned scholar, Muhammad Asad. He battles thirst in the Great Nufud desert and recounts his journey from Central Europe. A compelling and humorous dramatisation of the autobiography The Road to Mecca.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
The Devil Went Down To Gorgie Pasuz Productions / Free Festival NP Comedy, Horror
Do you want to hear a scary story? Mac and Beth will try anything to speed up their work team bonding session. Join us to hear what possesses Beth to tell her tale. Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle (Flight Club) B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3
Aug 18-25 19:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Awkward Productions
M Comedy, LGBTQ+
After a sold-out Fringe last year, the People's Princess is back! Combining drag, puppetry, audience participation, multimedia and queer joy. 'Outrageous triumph' says Edgar Wright; 'Repellent trash' according to the Daily Mail.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 20-22 23:00(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 23-24 23:00(1h10m) £18.00 (£17.00)
Dick.
Next to Nothing Productions
FMP New writing, Dark comedy
Dick. is a penetrating plunge into being young, scared and addicted to needing more from everything. Becoming fearful of lost youth, five friends decide to push the boundaries of life until they break.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 12-17,19-25 17:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Did You Mean to Fall Like That
Fake Escape presents Did You Mean to Fall Like That
TMP New writing, Drama
Charlie played by the rules – chose the right woman, the right job. His life has unravelled, and he's starting again, unexpectedly falling for a man for the first time.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:35(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:35(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 11:35(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Di(n)e
Invisible Strings Theatre Co and New Celts Productions
TFMP Drama, New writing
A man has decided life is no longer worth living, but those who died before him think otherwise. Will he embrace death or decide life is worth another shot?
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
XAug 4 15:15(1h10m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24 15:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Dinner
Exeter University Theatre Company
FM Dark Comedy
You are cordially invited to Dinner! Bringing Moira Buffini's dark comedy to life, hostess extraordinaire Paige plans a night to remember. Despite the glamourous front, cracks begin to show. Let the dinner party from hell commence! theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 17:35(50m) £7.00 (£6.00) (£5.00 DO) (£20.00 F)
Wellington Theatre Collective Tj Adaptation, Tragedy
The mysterious imposter, Dionysa, seeks to stir the people into a frenzy. Pentheus, Prince of Thebes, wants order in the city. But he also wants to dress up in women's clothes. This is Euripides’ The Bacchae, reimagined in 1920. C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
The Disappeared
Down the Rabbit Hole Theatre, Part of #DANISH
TFNP Burlesque, LGBTQ+
The Disappeared – A wild, fun and sexy burlesque cabaret that tells the true story of a queer Latinx voice robbed of their freedom and forced into exile during a government coup in South America.
Summerhall (The Dissection Room) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Disco, Baby?
Acting Speaks Louder
FKP Musical theatre, New writing
Prom to after-party via generational identity crisis – what if the best night of your life turns into the rest of it? Set to an original score combining pop, funk, jazz and of course –Disco, Baby.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131
Disco Dick
Charlotte D'Angelo
TMP Comedy, LGBTQ+
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What’s a more embarrassing way to come out: your mum walking in on you receiving oral sex, or your dad finding your new strap-on? How about both? Fran’s unfortunate morning is followed by a very awkward family meal. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 5-6,10 13:35(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 7-9 13:35(45m) £9.00
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St Catherine's School
TFKP
When you’re constantly reinventing yourself, how do you know who you are? This show explores the question of when we stop pretending. (Dis)honest takes you through a range of deceptions, and begs the question – what is honesty?
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-3,5-10 12:40(50m) £9.00 (£7.50) (£30.00 F)
Dramatherapy Institute of Los Angeles
TFKP Experimental, New writing
Born from an experimental class series in narradrama, this fairytale-like adventure follows a brooding artist, Satya, determined to disentangle herself from everything she knows about art, her lineage and the silent forces that guide her fate.
Gladstone's Land (The Green Room) B 0131 2265856 V 335 G E4
Aug 6 18:30(1h) Aug 6 20:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
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Dissociation One-Shot
TFM Absurdist, Comedy
‘A wonderful new play by Reuben Wade that takes the theater of the absurd and existential theater and gives it life and form with characters about whom you really care' (Paolo Paciucci).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 X
Divided Kate Macsween Theatre Group
FKP New writing
When their daughter intends to transition, a couple find themselves divided in their attitudes. What was once political, is now personal. Can they unite to celebrate their child's new identity or has too much damage been done?
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 13-15 14:30(1h) £8.00 (£5.00 SOC) (£20.00 F)
Aug 16-17 12:30(1h) £8.00 (£5.00 SOC) (£20.00 F)
Divine Invention
Tangram Theatre Company / Sergio Blanco / Daniel Goldman
TFLP New writing, International
Part metatheatrical performance lecture, part auto-fictional gay memoir, discover this life-affirming exploration of love in all forms through art, history, literature, music, and science by internationally acclaimed Franco-Uruguayan playwright Sergio Blanco (Thebes Land) and award-winning director-translator Daniel Goldman. Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 14:30(1h5m) £10.00 Aug 2-11 14:30(1h5m) £14.00 (£11.50)
The Division of Labour Stardom Scuff
LP New writing, Alternative comedy
Two people move into a shared flat. One does and the other doesn’t. What happens when the one that doesn’t manipulates the one that does? Learning objectives include understanding economics better than one former prime minister.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 20-24 23:10(35m) £6.00 (£4.00)
The Story of Medusa
Lily Asch and Dimitris Kounatiadis
FLP Storytelling
Look closer at the story of Medusa... Drawing from mythology, feminist theory and art history, this moving storytelling performance with live musical accompaniment paints an evocative picture of this famous figure.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Aug 12-18,20-25 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) S
Jane Elias and A/Park Productions
TFL Storytelling, Drama
How do you bear the legacy of trauma while forging ahead in the 21st century? Jane grapples with this question through an acute portrait of her relationship with her father, a Greek Holocaust survivor.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:30(1h15m) £14.50 (£12.50) (£10.00 D) (£40.00 F) Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 15:30(1h15m) £16.50 (£14.50) (£10.00 D) (£40.00 F)
Aug 13-25 12:50(1h) £10.00
Doctor Faustus
Apothecary Theatre
Fj Adaptation, LGBTQ+
Canadian adaptation pares Doctor Faustus down to the hour before he's dragged to hell by Mephistopheles, played by drag king Coyote Ugly. Both become everything to each other: servants, lovers, enemies, friends, trapped in an interactive eternal dance.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
The Dolphin I Loved
Kelly Reilly
TFN Comedy, Clown
Dive in! Join us for an exploration of one of the strangest relationships between a human and a dolphin ever documented. Based on a shockingly true story you don't want to miss.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-3,5-10,12-17,19-24 23:20(50m) £12.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
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Don Quixote
Red Nose Company
M Comedy, Clown
Finland's most decorated touring theatre is back! Join Don Quixote and Sancho Panza on their road trip as they attack all the injustices in the world. SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). SSSSS (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). 'Very silly and very clever' (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).
Assembly Rooms (Bijou) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 14:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
Aug 12-15,20-22 14:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
XJul 31 17:00(1h)
Don Quixote Rides Again
Inés Álvarez Villa and Danielo Olivera TFKP Storytelling, Flamenco
Spanish storyteller Inés Álvarez Villa brings the iconic adventures of Don Quixote to life, accompanied by flamenco musician Danielo Olivera. A spellbinding storytelling experience that will transport you to the heart of Spanish culture. SSSSS (TheQR.co.uk).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
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Don't Call Me China Doll
Diana Feng / WWWC
TMP Solo show, New writing
As she prepares for the audition of a lifetime (playing Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first East Asian starlet) China Doll must confront and untangle the ingénue’s legacy. A compelling exploration of identity, discrimination, and progress.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 12:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 12:55(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Don't Stop Believing:
Theatric Remix of 1980s
Torrey Shine / PBH's Free Fringe
L Musical theatre, Musical comedy
Dramatic musical comedy by Torrey Shine (Glastonbury, TEDx). Cleverly combines hundreds of 1980s songs and movies into a single powerful story. Extended run at 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Voted Best Musical at Tucson Fringe. PBH's Free Fringe @ Slow Progress Cafe and Records (Back Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 640 G D5
XAug 1-2 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 3-25 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Reconnect Theatres
TFKP Comedy, Drama
Stoners. Lazy, irresponsible wasters. Or are they? Deep inside the stoner flats of Glasgow, three men have the answers to life's greatest questions. Perhaps in this temple of debauchery lies something more holy and transcendent than you can imagine.
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 18:50(55m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Dracula
KCS Theatre Company
KP Thriller, Physical theatre
A bold stylised new production of Bram Stoker's gothic masterpiece. This classic dark tale of sinister seduction and descent awakens fear and fascination. Thrilling drama, daring ensemble movement and original score combine in this visceral atmospheric horror.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 12-13 13:50(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 14-16 13:50(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 17-18 13:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F) S
Aug 5-10 11:05(50m) £10.00
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The Dream of Being a Madame
The Dream of Being a Madame TLP Drama, Comedy
The Dream of Being a Madame weaves a tale of two young women, disparate in their origins and desires, yet bound by their shared quest for self-definition in an unforgiving world. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Our Day – Untapped Award Winner 2024 Tj Drama, Comedy
Thrown together far from home, two Ghanaian creatives navigate their perception of identity, success, assimilation and home. Inspired by real events, this joyful and poignant play fuses storytelling, music and dance; capturing a unique snapshot of the swinging sixties.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 14:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
The Duchess of Buckingham Regrets to Inform You That Her Husband is Dead
Ruckus Theatre Co
L New writing, Historical
August 1815. Selina’s husband is dead and as per the stipulations of his will, she must remarry in seven days or lose everything. Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie.
Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 19-24 10:25(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F) S
Duck
Two Magpies Productions and Pleasance
TK Storytelling, New writing
Summer '05 – England prepares to win the Ashes while Ismail, a British Indian schoolboy, attempts to secure his own cricketing glory. From award-winning playwright maatin, Duck is about finding identity in an environment that doesn’t cater for difference.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:40(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 15:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Esho Rasho
TM New writing, LGBTQ+
Poetic, laughable and raw coming-of-age tale of Essa, a Middle Eastern American boy whose parents are refugees. Join Essa in navigating sexuality, religion, the English language and a nicotine demon that won't leave him alone.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:30(1h) £13.00
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 11:30(1h) £12.00
Aug 2-15 20:05(2h45m) £15.00
Dunsinane
Necessary Cat Limited K Drama
David Greig’s sequel to Macbeth. The tyrant is dead. Siward and the English army arrive to install the rightful king in Dunsinane and bring peace to Scotland. But Scotland proves more complex than anticipated, and it’s so cold.
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Driver's Seat:
Obsessive Compulsive Disaster
Ellie Brelis
TFL Dark Comedy, Solo show
Buckle up for a twisted ride through OCD, an epic break-up, major breakdown, coming out and (just possibly) learning to drive. Shockingly funny, Ellie is an 'actor/playwright very much on top of her game' (BroadwayWorld.com). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-6,8-10,13,15-20,22-24 15:10(45m) £8.00 (£5.00) S
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey –Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins
Richard Jordan Productions in association with the Pleasance
TK Storytelling, Poetry
Critics' Choice, SSSSS (Times, Time Out.) 'Thrilling lyrical journey' (Guardian). Bob Kingdom’s passionate, unpretentious personification of Dylan Thomas, seamlessly directed by Anthony Hopkins (Observer). Limited availability. Book early!
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 12:20(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:20(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 12:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7,14,21 15:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
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Eccentrics Assemble –
Guerilla Autistics Year 10
Guerilla Autistics – Paul Wady
M Neurodiversity-led, Comedy
Are you eccentric? Quentin Crisp introduces legendary outsiders like Emily Dickinson, Spike Milligan, Screaming Lord Sutch and Patricia Highsmith. Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award, Neurodiverse Review 2023. The show the mainstream press avoids... Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)
B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2R
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 13:00(45m)
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Blue Orange Arts
Fj Drama, Storytelling
The original detective story. Two women are found brutally murdered in their Parisian home in the Rue Morgue. Poe’s C August Dupin steps in to investigate the seemingly impossible events.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 12:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Edinburgh Seven Mermaids Performing Arts Fund FLP
A riveting exploration of the first seven women to go to medical school in Edinburgh and the United Kingdom. The historic group, against the backdrop of the Surgeons' Hall Riot, unravel their fight for acceptance and recognition. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 12-17,19-24 12:40(50m) £8.00 S
Edinburgh Tales Theatre on the Edge FLP Adaptation, New writing
Join the Miller, Knight, Wife of Bath and Fringe Pilgrims at the Tabard Inn for a 2024 retelling of Chaucer's famous tales. Bawdiness, humour and humanity brought to contemporary life in an uproarious afternoon. Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 14:55(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 UD) (£36.00 F)
Edward's Talk –What's Driving You?
Blueberry Goose Theatre Group
FMP Devised, Drama
Edward (never Ted) has delivered his talk on speed awareness 2,191 times over the last 10 years. Today, it's not quite going to plan. A new, interactive devised drama from Blueberry Goose Theatre Group.
Elizabeth I: In Her Own Words
Flying Solo! Presents
TFK Drama, Storytelling
Intrigue. Betrayal. Danger. Step into the turbulent world of Elizabeth I. A canny ruler, the personal letters of the Virgin Queen, intertwined with Shakespeare’s words, provide a captivating peek into her innermost thoughts.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Eric Liddell: The Chariot of Fire Searchlight Theatre Company FK True-life
Set in Paris during the Olympic Games of 1924, we see the struggles Eric Liddell faces around him in staying true to his principles. Will his convictions buckle? 'Engaging at all times' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28
Escher's Children
Green Carnation Productions
FMP Comedy, New writing
Paradox becomes reality in this suspenseful journey tracking philosophy, art and David Bowie. Escher's Children follows an art critic, a stockbroker and an electrician as they straddle 1972 and the modern day, searching for fame, fortune and destiny.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
the Lions part, Sarah Finch FL Multimedia, Immersive Etty... in transit. An inspiring new multimedia play based on the diaries of Etty Hillesum, starring Sarah Finch. Set within the horrors of the Nazi occupation of Holland, someone who refused to hate.
Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)
B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8
Aug 8-10,12-17,19-24,26-27 17:00(1h20m)
An Evening With Mere Mortals Mere Mortals
TLP Comedy, Dark Comedy
Two thrilling adventures in a double-feature inspired by Hollywood blockbusters. An Evening With Mere Mortals moves at lightning speed, delivering a full-blown espionage thriller and a badass action romp in just under an hour.
ZOO Playground (Playground 2) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 18:35(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)
Eleanor
Ganymede Theatre Company
TFMP Drama, New writing
Set against the explosive backdrop of early socialism, Eleanor follows the tragic life of Karl Marx’s youngest daughter, a fierce activist whose life has been long eclipsed in history by the male figures in her life. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug 2-10,12-17 13:20(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£32.00
Ever Yours Vis-a-Vis Ensemble
FMP New writing, LGBTQ+
Olivia is alone in her apartment with a stolen painting. Unbeknownst to her, attached to the painting is the ghost of the man who painted it... Vincent Van Gogh. Will she return it or throw Vince a party?
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 12-17 09:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 19-24 11:30(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Paines Plough and Second Half Productions
TFL Comedy, Drama
You’re seven. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2CBR
XAug 1 11:45(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-24 11:45(1h10m) £17.00 (£14.50)
Aug 5,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22 11:45(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.50)
Aug 8,15 23:00(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.50)
Everything Something Nothing FirstByte Theatre Company
TFLP New writing, Political
In a world of constant noise, where everything is something, who decides which voices get heard? Exploring silence and power, FirstByte tackle the epidemic of sexual assault in schools and the hopeful beauty of growing up. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 5-8 15:15(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) S
The Evolutionary and Inescapable Rotting of Girlhood Yuffa Fringe
TFMP Absurdist, Alternative comedy
In a story told through puppetry, music, and verbatim, three feminine human beings abandon and reclaim their identity during a bio-revolution in a world not made for them. Together they bleed, share, rot. Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 11:25(1h) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 5-10,12-17 11:25(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Yolanda Mercy
TFLP
A "dramedy" about Ade, a successful writer, or so it seems. But things don't always go to plan, and Ade is about to find that out. What does it mean to "fail" and is it possible to recover?
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
FAMEHUNGRY
Louise Orwin
TLP Performance art, Multimedia
FAMEHUNGRY is a helter-skelter nosedive into the TikTok universe, the attention economy, and what it means to be an artist now. Performance art meets the Almighty Algorithm. What's the future look like when all roads lead to social media?
Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Worklight Theatre
K Comedy, Multimedia
Combining epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic, Fanboy is a nostalgic love-hate letter to pop culture from Fringe First winner Joe Sellman-Leava (Labels). 'A must see!' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 Aug 15,19-20,22,26 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 11:25(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Ex Life
Bex Wall
TFNP Comedy, Storytelling
From an illegal rave in an abandoned vagina museum to a prim PTA cheese and wine night... Bex shares the highs and horrors of dating in her 40s with the mindset of a teenager stuck in the '90s. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 22:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Fan/Girl
Bryony Byrne
TFLP Comedy, Clown
It's 1998. Absurd, optimistic and joyful, Fan/Girl is a tongue-in-cheek ride through British adolescence against a backdrop of 90s football. Expect playful audience interaction, 90s bangers, stupid comedy and drag. Directed by Ben Target. 'Joyously ramshackle.' SSSS (Telegraph). Summerhall (Demonstration Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Farther Shore
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 21:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Experiment Human
Hooky Productions
TK Dark Comedy, Absurdist
Monkion has spent too long in the attic, obsessed with Benedict Cumberbatch, never talking to any other human... until now. OFFIE winner, 2024. Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence, 2022. 'Physically masterful, witty, and simply fascinating' (FringeReview.co.uk).
Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 R
XAug 1-2 14:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 14:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
The Expulsion of Exulansis
Siyani Sheth Productions
TFL Contemporary, True-life
Written and produced by a remarkable 18-year-old drama student, this true story delves into deeply personal experiences of depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm, offering a compelling journey of hope, community and resilience.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug 2-10,12-17 14:20(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£34.00 F)
Bright Umbrella Theatre TFU Drama
Peter, a working fisherman. Sailing into new adventures, contemplating his past and his encounters with the man called Jesus. What did it mean? Will Peter ever reach that farther shore? Or is there always another shore beyond?
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
The Faustus Project
Half Trick Theatre (New Zealand/UK)
TK Classical, Dark comedy
An actor makes a deal with the devil. One of theatre’s greatest roles is theirs to perform. Except... they’ve never rehearsed with the supporting cast. Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, with a different lead every night. Funny, dangerous, devilish.
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 1,13 22:30(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3,5,9,11,17,25 22:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7,15,21,23 22:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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Beloit Memorial Theatre
K Dark comedy, Political
A series of playlets describe life in Germany, dramatising the suspicion and anxiety experienced by ordinary people as Hitler grew to power and serving as a cautionary tale to fascism today.
Central Hall (Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Aug 2 12:00(1h15m) £7.00 Aug 3 16:00(1h15m) £7.00 Aug 4 21:15(1h15m) £7.00
Aug 6 14:00(1h15m) £7.00 S
Finding Grace
Millar College of the Bible Drama Team
KP Drama, New writing
Lonely and fatherless, Gracie-Jane is thrilled to learn she has a new adoptive father – none other than the King! Realising she has nothing to offer, Gracie-Jane embarks on a journey to find her true worth.
Charlotte Chapel (Candlish Room) B 0131 225 4812 V 320 G D2 2
Tara Tedjarati Productions
TFM Drama, Musical theatre
A Fire Ignites is about a teenage girl in modern-day Iran. After removing her hijab in public, Parisa is attacked by the morality police. Her unwavering bravery is inspired by the young women killed in Iran today.
Gaby Foley, HFH Productions and Bethany Cooper Productions
TLP Farce, Drama
Ever thought about your Dad's cock at a funeral? If so, you probably dismissed it as a mere intrusive thought. But what if your brain couldn't do that? Flicker is a queer modern day sex farce about Pure OCD.
Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 12:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25
DARKFIELD
TL Immersive, Site-specific
DARKFIELD's Flight takes place in darkness in an Airbus 320 economy cabin, inside a shipping container. It explores the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, taking audience members through two worlds, two realities and two possible outcomes to their journey.
Pleasance Dome (Potterrow Plaza – Container 1) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 09:20(50m) £12.00
Ailsa Shepherd
TFK Storytelling, Folk
Kinetic, heartfelt, and utterly Scottish. Join Ava in her late Grannie's cottage as she recalls tales told round the fire of fantastical women and mythical creatures. A mix of folktale, poetry, song and new-writing.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 14:55(50m) £6.00 (£20.00 F)
Aug 5-10,12-17 14:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Fix Your Mind
Fundamental Loose Screw
LP New writing, Drama
Two siblings' worlds grow painfully apart over 10 years. As James is drawn into a misogynistic online cult, Sasha agonises between her old family and a new one. A contemporary exploration of patriarchy, love and the internet.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-21 18:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Aug 9-11,16-18 18:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 12-17 12:05(50m)
Flat 2
From The Middle Theatre Co FLP New writing, Dark Comedy
Two couples move into a flat and after just one week, one-half of each couple dies. Now Ava and Freddie must live out their tenancy and grief, together. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
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Float
Crybaby Productions
TL New writing
Revel in quiet rebellion; gently let go and loudly move forward with four Belfast housemates. Float captures the chaos of student life and the heartbreaking complexities of healing.
Assembly Roxy (Outside) B 0131 623 3030 V
Eightball Productions
FM New writing, Verbatim
Meet Georgie, Felix and Lola, three university students delivering a sex education play to secondary school students. Flytrap is an intimate comedy that explores the long-term impacts of the (often non-existent) sex education we all got at school.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 15:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Fool's Paradise – A Comedy of Cross-Continental Courting, Clowns and Catastrophes
FRANK. Theatre / Richard Jordan Productions, in association with Pleasance
TL New writing, Clown
Winner: Adelaide Fringe Award 2024. Fest Magazine: Top Theatre Picks 2024! 'You'll be laughing, throwing confetti and tapping your toes to this clever, fun performance' SSSS (FringeFeed.com.au).
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22 15:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 12 12:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Jul 31-Aug
Sierra Sevilla and Pleasance TKP Comedy, Solo show
A comedic, multi-sensory, participatory one-woman show dedicated to two things: canned meat and colonialism. Can this formerly Catholic, angry and God-fearing woman help educate (and feed) the masses, all while "liberating" her island?
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Tait Productions
TMP Drama, Spoken word
A satirical look at the complexities of human relationships, using the seven deadly sins as an example of how human beings lead their lives. Adapted from the short story in the novel Naked Truth. Laugh out loud! Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 4-11 15:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) S
The Central Academy of Drama (China)
j Drama, Contemporary
Adapted from Lu Xun's novel. A naturally kind-hearted child is entrusted with the monumental task of avenging his father's murder. Two swords are wielded in the name of peace, yet result in further bloodshed.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 3-6 17:20(1h15m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-9 17:20(1h15m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Emilia Nurmukhamet and Patrycja Dynowska, directed by Anna Udras
TFMP True-life, Drama
A thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics, reconciliation and free will, or rather the lack of it. Joyful and sincere, this play is an attempt to answer a universal question: to forgive or not to forgive.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 r XAug 2-3 16:20(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 SU) Aug 4-10 16:20(50m) £13.00 (£10.00) (£7.00 SU)
Forked Jo Tan TFM Comedy
Jeanette Peh – highly Westernised, valedictorian, Singaporean – abandons law school to follow her dreams of studying acting in London, where she will hopefully find her occidental soulmate. An empowering exploration of what it means to fit in.
Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 17:45(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 2-11 17:45(1h10m)
Fortune Bistro
Fortune Bistro
FKP Devised, Interactive
Fortune Bistro blends Chinese divination with AI, in a blind-dating event exploring love, identity and cultural clashes. It challenges viewers to ponder the ethical impacts of technology and the significance of cultural heritage in a digital age.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 20-24 11:45(45m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)
More Short Plays Loosely Linked by the Theme of Crime
Low Bar Theatre
TFMP New writing, Comedy
Following last year’s five-star (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk) show, ‘brilliantly funny comic writer’ (TheBubble.org.uk)
Charles Edward Pipe returns with four sharp new plays about forgery, extortion, murder and cowboys. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
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Lamphouse Theatre
TLP Musical Comedy, Adaptation
One man, one monster, one world-famous horror story, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. The comedy-musical Hammer-horror homage you didn't know you needed. Praise for previous productions: SSSSS (TheatreScotland.co.uk).
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Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:50(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 11:50(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Coin Toss Collective TK Contemporary
Would you like to build a sandcastle with us? Performed by an ingenious company of seven, this multi-layered show tells the story of UK communities battling coastal erosion. 'Changes tones at the speed of light' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com).
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,23-25 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7,14,19-21,26 14:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
The Freemartin
Speakbeast
TFLP New writing, LGBTQ+
Speakbeast are doing an agricultural conference, and not a show about transphobia. There will be dancing mice, escaped cows, sales representatives and fast cars. There will be puppets, nonsense and plenty of agriculture. And no ulterior motives. Promise. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,8-10,15-17 22:35(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-7,12-14 22:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
F**king Legend
Olly Hawes
TMP Storytelling
A show about socks, sex, love, fear of death and cognitive dissonance. Olly returns with a one-man, rollercoaster show that cuts to the core of modern masculinity. 'A performer sure to find greatness' (AYoungerTheatre.com).
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 12:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
FUFC
New Anthem Theatre Group
FNP Dark Comedy
FUFC is a dark comedy and semi-autobiographical play dealing with the consequences of a life-changing moment of a diagnosis of cancer. The play explores the reactions and emotions around cancer.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 5-10 17:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Funny Bones
Ha Ha Hawai'i
TjP Comedy, Physical theatre
A circus clown contemplates life, death and other laughing matters after a disastrous bicycle accident. He tries to tame a stubborn soul who refuses to cooperate with his broken body.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 11:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 11:00(1h) £10.50 (£9.50) Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Funny Guy
Patrick Nash Theatrical
TFLP Dark Comedy, Drama
A twisted exploration of the fragile underpinnings of love, friendship, and ambition. As two couples chase relevance and meaning, a towering neon marionette stalks the stage, challenging them to confront their greed, desires, and identity. Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 17:20(55m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 17:20(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Galahad Takes a Bath Juggler's Mistake
TMP Dark Comedy, New writing A darkly comedic one-person show about sex, jobs and the Holy Grail. Sir Galahad the Pure is taking a bath – and by the time he gets out, might not want to be so Pure anymore. ZOO Southside (Studio) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2 XAug 2 16:00(55m) £10.00
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Ruckus Theatre Co.
FK Artist(s) of colour, New writing
A hair appointment becomes a less intense version of John Tucker Must Die. Dami sits in the chair of South London hairstylist Aisha. They bond over their love of jazz, and realise they have more similarities than music.
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 19-25 18:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
XAug 1 16:30(55m)
Gamble
Hannah Walker and Co.
TFL Comedy, Cabaret
Gamble is a glittering, glamorous peek into the spectacular world of online gambling. A bittersweet multimedia show about addiction and its effect on families, friends and communities.
Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Gang Bang
Hughie Shepherd-Cross
TLP Comedy
In 1945 as Sicilians poured onto boats for America, Don Lambrini accidentally boarded an all-inclusive cruise to Blackpool. An off-the-wall mob comedy by writer of Ringer, Out to Lunch. 'A name to look out for' (Scotsman). Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 12:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Gatsby Inspire School of Arts & Sciences
KP Adaptation, Music
This retelling of The Great Gatsby begins the moment Jay Gatsby's life ends. Watch his life flash before his eyes before his American Dream comes crumbling down.
Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Aug 2 22:00(45m) £7.00 Aug 3 12:00(45m) £7.00 Aug 5 16:00(45m) £7.00 Aug 6 20:00(45m) £7.00
Gaudi: God’s Architect AGAP Theatre (Scotland) jP New writing, Classical Genius? Madman? Saint? The architect famous for Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, is recreated in this vibrant multimedia drama by Stephen Callaghan. Exploding with colour and creativity, it encourages us to make the most of every moment.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 19-20 18:40(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 21-23 18:40(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 24-25 18:40(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F) S
The Gentleman of Shalott
Lights on a Darkening Shore
FM Absurdist, Comedy
A queer retelling of Tennyson's The Lady of Shalott: a man stuck in a tower, while horny guys outside try to meet him. An absurdist comedy exploring social media, anxiety and climate collapse. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 20:45(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
George Muller
Millar College of the Bible Drama Team
K Drama, True-life
Seeing orphans on the streets of Bristol, Muller overcomes insurmountable difficulties to establish an orphan home. This is the true story of a man who believed that much can be done by prayer and faith in God.
Charlotte Chapel (Candlish Room) B 0131 225 4812 V 320 G D2 2
Aug 6-10 19:30(1h10m) £10.00 (£5.00 SC)
Aug 2-5 11:10(50m) £5.00
Get Thee to a Nursery
Exi Attica
jP Comedy, New writing
A gang of four-year-olds are cursed by the spirit of Shakespeare for shredding his folio. When the children wake up fluent in the Bard’s language, their nursery politics magically weave through various Shakespearean subplots! theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 10-11 19:00(50m)
The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood Deaf Action
jP d/Deaf-led, Storytelling
In this deaf-led production Alexander Blackwood shares his story as a pastor in the world's first deaf church, here in Edinburgh. Discover his profound impact on the deaf community in this compelling production.
Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar) B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28 bc
Get Wrecked!
CoSA
jP Farce, Variety
Join our irreverent radio show as we interview a variety of Shakespeare's characters. We hear about nautical nights, breaking news from the streets of Verona, and spectral nonsense from Elsinore. It's sure to be a 'Tempestuous' comedy! theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 2,7 18:00(1h5m) £7.00 Aug 4 18:15(1h5m) £7.00 Aug 5 22:00(1h5m) £7.00 S
Ghost Light Orange Works
TFKP Thriller, New writing
Henry Webster joins The London Ghost Club and is drawn into investigating a haunting in which the spirits of two children search for light and fear the darkness. Why would a ghost be afraid of the dark? theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 5-10,12-17 19:20(50m) £12.00 (£10.00 SUC) S
The Ghost of White Hart Lane Bruised Sky Productions TKP True-life, Historical
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the best footballers of the 1960s. However, in July 1964 he was struck by lightning and killed at 27 years old. This is his story. Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
A Giant on the Bridge
KT Producing
TLP Music, Theatre
Unflinching, spellbinding gig theatre reveals the heartbeat within stories of prison-homecoming. Dynamic fusion of songwriting, hip hop and immersive storytelling. Devised by Liam Hurley and Jo Mango, also featuring Louis Abbott, Raveloe and Solareye. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Assembly Roxy (Central) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 10:40(1h20m) £14.50 (£13.50)
Aug 8,13-15 10:40(1h20m) £12.50 (£11.50)
Gie's Peace
Morna Burdon
FL Storytelling, Political
Highlighting women’s peace activism over the years and combining inspirational storytelling with evocative songs of protest, Morna creates a moving and timely tribute to the struggle for peace. SSSSS (NorthWestEnd.co.uk) SSSS (ScotsGayArts). Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
Ginger Johnson Blows Off!
Pleasance & Soho Theatre, in association with Tim Whitehead TLP Comedy, Drag
Join comedian, crash mat and winner of Drag Race UK Ginger Johnson as she swaps her stilettos for safety goggles and takes a death-defying leap from the runway to the real world.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XJul 31-Aug 1 18:30(1h) £12.00
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A Girl Gets Naked In This People You Know Productions
Inspired by real life experiences in and around the bedroom, an all-women cast brings you a series of monologues about sex. Fresh, candid, hilarious: girls really do get naked in this. Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
Aug 20-26 16:55(50m) £7.00 (£5.00)
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Sam James for WAC Hall Productions
TFLP Drama, New writing
'My mother always said she wouldn’t make the same mistakes her mum did.' Three parties. Three decades. Three life-changing decisions. An exciting new play by Tiegan Byrne about the unique bond of female relationships.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
XAug 2-4 18:30(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 5-10,12-17 18:30(50m) £15.00 (£10.00) S
Wretched Sheep
TMP Character Comedy, Dark Comedy
Wretched Sheep present a dark comedy exploring consent, disproportionate privilege and New York City's worst sixteen year old.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 14:35(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 14:35(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Talking Shadows
FjP
Adaptation, Children's show
Charlotte. Emily. Anne. Bronte. This new work explores how the early lives of the Bronte sisters, their family traumas and vivid imaginary worlds collide to create some of the most celebrated novelists of all time.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 09:40(30m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Glastonbury
Three Headed Eagle
FL Character Comedy, Dark Comedy
Glastonbury promises a dream of youth, but after the pandemic, the characters return and encounter revelations in the yurt enclosure. A comedy about love, dreams, death, whiskey, flags and wellies. Opened the Hammersmith Riverside Studios Bitesize Festival.
Go to Your Womb
Fringe Management LLC
TFL Comedy, Dance
A comedic show starring a mother and her 13-year-old daughter, submerging you into a shamanic journey of parenthood. Prepare for catharsis in this family-friendly acid trip you can process later with a therapist. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug
God, the Devil and Me
God, the Devil and Me Tour
FM Comedy, New writing
God, the Devil and Me is a brave new comedy about a young man called Gabe who is perfectly average... except he is best friends with God and the Devil. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 19:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 SU)
Gogo Boots Go
Talkers & Doers
TLP Comedy, New writing
Charlie runs a bridal shop. Clelia is getting married. The two women exist as strangers, lives running in parallel without touching, until their paths intersect. It's clear they share a connection that’s more than skin deep.
ZOO Playground (Playground 3)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:40(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 14:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Gold
Talking Shadows
FKP Historical, Drama
June 6 1944: over 25,000 troops land in Normandy as part of the largest amphibious invasion in history. Their destination is codenamed Gold Beach. Their mission is to deliver a final blow to the Nazi stranglehold on Europe. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1)
Aug 19-24 18:35(50m) £12.00 (£9.00)
Glitch
Purple Wave / Edith Alibec
TMP Comedy, Storytelling
10-year high school reunion. Lost dreams. Lost friends. Lost your shit when you reunited with the one. Things should have been better. But life seems to have encountered a glitch. Where do you go from here?
Assembly George Square (The Crate) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:15(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 13:15(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
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Go to the Glass House
Nanjing University of the Arts, Graduate Drama Club
FQ Children's show, Storytelling
Discover the Glass House, where beauty thrives. Join Coco's journey, aided by Chacha's magical scarf. A tale of friendship, courage and deceit unfolds. 'This work is absolutely stunning!' (Tencent News). theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 21-22 10:25(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 12:30(50m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Good Boy
James Farley
FMP LGBTQ+, Solo show
Boy has moved to Manchester and is in love with his first boyfriend. But after a devastating secret comes to light, his world falls apart. A comedy about trauma, the social politics of hook-up apps and suicidal rabbits.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 20:55(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SC)
Aug 13-25 15:00(1h) £10.00
The Good Iranian
Rug Entertainment
FKP Solo show, Comedy
Salam, y'all! Arsalan Akhavan's funny and uplifting one-man show interweaves myths from the Persian Book of Kings (Shahnameh) with true-life stories about growing up Iranian in the deep American south, asking: what makes someone good?
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2
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Det Andre TeatretTMP Comedy, New writing
The smash-hit, sell-out Norwegian play about the universal act of being born, and how Socrates "forgot" to talk about it. Clever, funny one-woman show about philosophy and childbirth – with a touch of dubstep and karate.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:00(1h20m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h20m) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 8,13-15,20-22 15:00(1h20m) £14.00 (£13.00)
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The Gospel of Joan (Crawford)
teatrito
NP LGBTQ+, New writing
Five women united in Hell face a poker match dealt by the illustrious Joan Crawford, forced to vie for a spot in Heaven in a game where winning is more than eternity – it's fame. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 12-17 21:40(1h15m) £12.00 (£7.00)
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:55(1h) £7.50
Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again)
Zoë Bullock and Louise Oliver in association with Assembly Festival TMP Solo show, Alternative Comedy
An extinction-level story about an immortal, nerdy, very horny jellyfish looking for love after the end of the world. ART Award Winner 2024.
Assembly Roxy (Outside)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Grape Culture Fringe Management LLC
FMP Satire, Dance
A tragicomedy revealing grape culture that undresses the consciousness of domination without consent, while stripping back the predatory and pervasive programming that is choking us all. The show will pervert the pretty by unmasking ugly truths.
Grimm Beginning
Transforum Theatre
FKP Fantasy, Drama
Two siblings who unknowingly share personality traits with Rapunzel and Cinderella have to team up to write a story together, while having the pressure of being part of the family that made these stories a legacy. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 12-17 10:30(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Gruoch: Lady Macbeth
Caroline Burns Cooke
Burns Unit Theatre Co
FKP Solo show, New writing
Gruoch is a feminist, myth-centred examination of the bereaved and abused girl who became Lady Macbeth as an act of revenge for the death of her father. Presented by award-winning solo performer Caroline Burns Cooke. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Gulliver's Travels
Box Tale Soup
TK Adaptation, Puppetry
Inventive, imaginative and sublimely skilful, Box Tale Soup return with Gulliver's breathtaking journey – this is Swift's classic tale of adventure and discovery as you've never seen it before. 'Simply wonderful...' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'Remarkable...' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
The Gummy Bears’ Great War
Batisfera (Italy)
TK Puppetry, Contemporary
The Gummy Bears have declared war against the Dinosaurs. The outcome is tragically obvious, but what makes the candies so obstinate? An absurdist theatre delicacy that unfolds on a table, with edible characters. www.gummybearswar.com
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre)
Aug 15-24 12:00(55m) £14.00 (£12.00)
The Greatest Musical the World Has Ever Seen by Randy Thatcher
Molly Morris, Chris Crouch and Paul Morrissey Ltd
TKP Musical theatre
A lonely musical composer has found enough confidence to share his magnum opus about heartbreak, friendship and intergalactic warfare (to an imaginary audience in his bedroom).
Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XAug 2-3 16:40(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 4-5,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:40(1h10m) £17.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22 16:40(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)
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The Grim RBM Comedy TLP
Two undertakers, one dead murderer. What could go wrong? Following the success of his 'holler-out loud funny' (TheSmuReviews.co.uk) Fringe debut You're Dead, Mate, award-winning playwright Edmund Morris is back with his latest, darkest comedy: The Grim. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 13:15(1h) £7.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 13:15(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 18:20(30m) £6.00 (£4.00) (£2.00 C) (£8.00 F)
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 19:20(30m) £6.00 (£4.00) (£2.00 C) (£8.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 18:20(30m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C) (£24.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 19:20(30m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£4.00 C) (£16.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 18:20(30m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C) (£16.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 19:20(30m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C) (£16.00 F)
Pleasance & Awkward Productions
TLP Musical theatre, Musical Comedy
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing... Created by Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story), original songs by Leland (RuPaul, Troye Sivan).
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:30(1h20m) £11.00
Aug 2-4,6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:30(1h20m) £20.00 (£18.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 15:30(1h20m) £17.00 (£15.00)
Amena Shehab / Alma Theatre / Mistletoe & Gorse Productions
TFL True-life, Solo show
One woman's odyssey to escape Syria's brutal war with her baby. Negotiating with smugglers, betrayed by friends, Hagar won’t give up. Written by Aksam Alyousef. Produced by Joanna Blundell. 'A heartbreaking story, beautifully told' SSSS½ (Edmonton Journal).
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 2-10 14:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
HALF MAN HALF BULL || PART ONE: THESEUS
Wright&Grainger with Oliver Tilney and Molly Morris
TFKP
A lad heads off to kill a monster. To prove himself. To make history. An adrenaline-fuelled retelling of Theseus and the Minotaur. An epic theatrical live album by internationally award-winning Wright&Grainger. Summerhall (The Dissection Room)
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HALF MAN HALF BULL || PART TWO: DAEDALUS
Wright&Grainger with Oliver Tilney and Molly Morris
TFKP
A boy falls out the sky. His dad had built wings. To escape. A soaring retelling of Icarus and Daedalus. The heartrending second part of the genre-defying narrative-led live album. Summerhall (The Dissection Room)
This event is a mix of unreserved seating and standing room which will be first come first served. If you have an access requirement and are unable to stand, please contact the Box Office in advance.
HAMBLETT
Olivia Hamblett
LP Solo show
A Stratford-Upon-Avon native receives a shocking diagnosis that leads them to contemplate their connection with Hamlet. Using both contemporary and Shakespearian language, this powerful yet funny piece, written and performed by Olivia Hamblett, questions what it is 'to be'. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 19-24 10:10(45m) £8.00 (£6.00)
George Rennie
TLP LGBTQ+, Solo show
Alas, poor Yorick! Though he's not dead, just resting... Join Hamlet's fellow of infinite jest as he digs up the bones of his misspent life in this irreverent resurrection of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy. Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 2 R 8
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 11:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Avant Theatre and Language (Singapore)
M Devised, Contemporary
Two killers. One system. What happens when a prison executioner tormented by guilt encounters a sadistic serial killer? Dark comedy and absurdist theatre combine to challenge your moral compass – should executing people ever be considered an occupation?
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2 Aug 12-13 19:10(1h30m) £9.00 (£7.00)
BPM Theatre
FMP New writing, Comedy Trust, truth, and tequila. Could you date someone of the opposite class? Does class actually determine politics? What happens when the patriarchy walks into a bar? Hang on, this was meant to be funny... theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
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Spike Rose Productions
TFKP New writing, Devised
Searching for his beloved Alice, Hatter leaves home. But what is Hatter without Wonderland? Racing against time and catapulted into an even topsy-turvier world, our galumphing hero encounters some terrible truths... A quirky ensemble adventure awaits.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Tanieth Kerr
FL New writing, Drama
Before her dad’s brain injury, AJ would have jumped at the chance to karaoke. Lost and unsure, AJ tries to patch her life back together with chicken nuggets, karaoke and a really cute girl in her class.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 Aug 12-20 12:10(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£7.00 S) (£20.00 F)
Heartbreak Hotel
EBKM
TFL Experimental, Storytelling
This one's for the young hearts, the old hearts, and the broken hearts. Story, science and a synth join forces in an exhilarating performance that examines what happens in our bodies when we're bereft.
Summerhall (Old Lab)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 16:10(1h15m) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26
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The Heavens' Favourite Murderess (A Medea Adaptation)
Stage Hungry
TFK
This production is a gripping story of a mother abandoned, a wife rejected, and the lengths a woman scorned will go to for justice. A modern adaptation of the Greek classic of Medea. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Hedda Gabler
Crook and Ivy TFKP
Hedda Gabler is married to a man she doesn't love, returning from her honeymoon to a house she doesn't like, and surrounded by admirers she can't trust. She seems to have everything but it's all about to collapse. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 6,8,10 19:20(55m) £10.00 (£7.00) S
Henry V
Ghost Light Players
FK Physical theatre
A small ensemble brings you the thrilling tale of Henry V, as he struggles to fulfil his royal legacy by taking his country to war. 'All Hell shall stir...'
Hero/Banlaoch
Wandering Stories / Fair Play Productions
TFLP Storytelling, New writing
Sinéad's Dad was once a hero right out of mythology. But as her father relapses, they’re both forced to re-examine the stories they told themselves. Combining Irish myths with personal stories. 'O’Brien is stellar' SSSSS (Herald).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2R
Hi, Sid!
Drama Fun (Shanghai) Culture Communication Co., Ltd / AACCEE
TFRP Children's show, New writing
Must a seed necessarily sprout? What should I do if I don't grow as expected? The original Chinese musical Hi, Sid! is a work performed by both professional musical theatre actors and child actors.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery – The Fringe Fatality Highly Suspect
TFj Interactive, Comedy
Agatha Mystery’s The Rat-Trap makes its Fringe debut! Will it be curtains for the show when an actor is gruesomely murdered? Interactive comedy whodunnit which you must solve! Sell out 2021-2023.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 3-10,12-17,19-24
A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery – The Great British Bloodbath
Highly Suspect
TFj Interactive, Comedy
Iced to death at the nation’s favourite baking competition?! Catching the killer won't be a piece of cake! Interactive comedy whodunnit with actual evidence the audience must solve! SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
A History of Fortune Cookies
Sean Wai Keung
TMP Poetry, Food and Drink
Join performance-maker and foodie Sean Wai Keung as he gets to the centre of that most enigmatic of after-meal snacks: the fortune cookie.
Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 12:15(30m) £10.00 XAug 1 12:50(30m) £10.00
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 12:15(30m) £12.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 12:50(30m) £12.00 S
A History of Paper by Oliver
Emanuel and Gareth Williams
Co-produced by Dundee Rep Theatre and Traverse Theatre
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
TKP Musical theatre, New writing
A postcard. An origami rose. An unexpected letter. A musical love story about a man, a woman and the pieces of paper that make up a life. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com. Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 1 20:30(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50)
Aug 2 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 3,8 15:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 4,9 18:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 14,15,20-21,25 13:15(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10 20:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11 12:45(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 13,18,24 20:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 16,22 15:45(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 17,23 17:45(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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Hoarderz
Gritty Gaze
FMP Puppetry, Sci-fi
The remnants of Liverpool stand as a testament to the neglect of the UK in this dystopian fantasy. Follow Hoarder and his ensemble of oddities through the apocalypse as they come face to face with peculiarity.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 22-24 16:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SDO) S
Hold on to Your Butts
Recent Cutbacks
Tj Comedy, Film
Two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. 'Painfully funny... made us cry actual tears of laughter' Critic's Pick (Time Out).
Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 14:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Holy Monster
Achy Bits Productions FLP Devised, LGBTQ+
A devised play by queer players from London about the ultimate tragedy... miscommunication. Themes include lust, love, limerence, starstruck transcontinental relationships and the lowest a human can go, and how that's a type of freedom like no other.
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2 r
Aug 12-17 10:00(1h) £11.00 (£6.00) (£28.00 F)
Hometown
Los Angeles Theatre Initiative
FjP New writing
A florist, a fisherman, and four college friends walk into a bar... their lives change forever. Set against the backdrop of a lively small town, an ensemble from Northwestern University showcases the silly, scary journey that is being 22.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 18:20(1h) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
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Honnef's Lost Words
Tim Honnef / Jonas Müller
TLP Storytelling, Solo show
My stories, cassettes, videotapes and notebooks have turned to ashes. My memories, true and false, are gone. All I have left to offer is a picture of a bookstore, some chocolates and an undesired ode to turmoil.
Assembly George Square (The Crate) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XAug 1 11:50(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-12 11:50(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,12-15 11:50(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Hot Girl Summer
Pink Palace Productions
FMP Solo show, Comedy
Tilly jets off on a girls’ trip and lands a job in London. The Scot plans a summer like no other, but the Hinge dates are far from the Pinterest board envisioned. Hilariously tragic and amusingly relatable.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 22:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Art Home
jP Devised, Physical theatre
Four souls masquerade in handcrafted masks, confusing what's a human and who's a dog – a physical theatre performance devised by Hong Kong community theatre makers, Art Home. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 16:55(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F) S
House of Life
Sheep Soup
TM Cabaret, Musical Comedy
Are you ready to be 100% never sad again?
Welcome to the House of Life, a travelling musical cult collective hosted by the RaveRend, with one mission: to get you happy at any cost. Join the RAVEolution. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2
How Can I Help You
Callum Patrick Hughes in association with Fake Escape
TKP Solo show, Storytelling
After years of working in the service industry, one man sets sail on a musical odyssey exploring his 33 years as a chronic people pleaser, the power of no and the scariness of setting boundaries.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 15:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)
Aug 12-13,19
Aug 12-17 20:30(1h30m) £15.00
How Dead Am I?
Fixed House Theatre
MP Dark comedy, Absurdist
(£12.00)
Somehow you got stuck in a corner store, covered in Hot Cheeto dust. How do you get out? There is a light at the end of the aisle... A twisted comedy about limbo before eternity. C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
How I Learned to Drive
Arkle Theatre Company
FM Drama, True-life
Surprising, funny and deeply moving, a young woman comes of age and learns to drive in 1960s America. An inspiring story of survival. A modern classic and winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize.
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
How I Learned to Swim
Rebecca Prentice Productions in Association with Brixton House
TFMP New writing, Artist(s) of colour
Jamie is taking on her biggest fear, the ocean. With the help of a chipper swim instructor, a shady spiritual guide and one cathartic crab sandwich, she’s questioning, ‘how many lengths will wash away regret?’
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C X
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Meg Chizek
FN
Comedy, Dance
Join the laughter, storytelling and unexpected dance moves in this solo show that teaches you the art of giving up on dreams – because who said that can't be fun?
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28 Aug
How to Kill a Chicken
Gigi Tisminetzky
KP Drama
A tropical rollercoaster of love, sex and margaritas. A birthday that turns her world upside down. From the shores of Costa Rica, surfboards and salsa nights collide with the raw truths of womanhood.
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)
B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 13-15,19-22,26 19:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 19:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
How to Mate: The Ted XXX Talk Häus of Dons
TNP Comedy, Drag
Last year Steve aced feminism. Result? A girlfriend. Now he's venturing beyond second base, sayin’ yes to luv! Join Guildfordian iPod-DJ for a spicy seminar where you mite just find ur special someone.
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
Aug 6,9-11,16-18,23-24 21:45(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,20-22 21:45(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
How We Take Our Coffee
Schuster Theatre
LP Devised, Historical
Is it possible to "have it all"? In this lighthearted historical fiction, several women discuss the answers to this question over coffee and chocolates at Romolo's Café.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Hunchback Variations
Tortive Theatre
TFK Absurdist, Comedy
The UK premiere of one of contemporary theatre’s most masterful pieces of absurdist comedy, written by Mickle Maher and directed by Rebecca Garron. This is a show that is not to be missed.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 XAug 2-4
(£44.00 F)
Aug 12-15 10:00(35m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug 16-17 10:00(35m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)
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Greene Shoots Theatre Company
FjP Family-friendly, New writing
Set in the 1980s. Kevin gets a brand-new Commodore 64. One day while coding, Kevin takes one step too far and is sucked into the future and experiences an alternative AI world. Will he ever return?
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Hush-a-bye Baby
Silver Line Theatre Exchange
LP Thriller
Hush-a-bye Baby unfolds the enigmatic narrative of Amelia Dyer, whose dark deeds involve the inexplicable vanishing of infants. Seen through the lens of her reclusive neighbour, a haunting suspicion emerges, shrouding the neighbourhood in an aura of dread.
Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
HYPER
Jaxbanded Theatre
TFM Music, Comedy
Trans people have always used hyperpop to shatter standards of genre, gender and taste. The only thing Saoirse wants to shatter is her own voice. Told through live vocal modulation, HYPER is a rip-roaring dive into identity and music.
Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Hysterical koi collective
L Drama, Comedy
Five "mad" women perform for a seemingly "sane" audience, blurring life and death, reality and warning. Hysterical harpies, inspired by real women, kick and scream their way into the present in this captivating, time-bending freefall.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
i am george massey out of context theatre
FLP Immersive, New writing
What does it mean to be English anymore?... Strawberries? Scones? Jerusalem?... What is England now? This is George’s story: powerful, shocking, radical. An immersive monologue that treads the boundaries of dark comedy and tragedy. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 10:20(1h5m) £9.00 (£7.00)
I Am, Other
Adipat Virdi presents MP Immersive, Interactive
An immersive family drama that actively investigates white privilege, judgement, identity and bias by inviting the audience, through interactive participation, to explore why it is not okay to be different. Q&A after performance. www.iamother.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C arbor (immersion) B 0131 581 5555 V 34 G E3 2 Aug 12-13,19-20 14:00(2h) £9.00 (£7.00) Aug 12-13,19-20 18:00(2h) £9.00 (£7.00) Aug 14-16,21-23 14:00(2h) £11.00
I Am Yours Sincerely Ed Saunders-Lee TFMP New writing, Historical
I Am Yours Sincerely is the true, untold story of John Cox, a member of the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War. It was written using his own words from letters and memoirs. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
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I Cut My Nipples Off Today
End of the World Theatre Company
TFN LGBTQ+, New writing
Everyday your brain is bombarded by images and opinions about your body. At the centre of a lot of this discourse sits the nipple. What might happen if they just didn’t exist?
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug
I Did Something I Shouldn't Have...
PJGProductions
FK Drama, New writing
A dark drama telling of family loyalty, trauma and how the past can negatively impact the present/future. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 B
Close To Home Productions
TM Comedy, New writing
From bra fittings to breast cancer diagnosis, Lucy's boobs tell her story in 60 minutes: the time it takes to perform a lumpectomy. Identities unclasps the hidden adventures our boobs go on: the good, the bad and the silly.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life
Emma-Louise Howell and Hetty Hodgson, ThickSkin, Mercury Theatre and Pleasance
TLP New writing, Drama
A hair-pulling, fake-nail scratching, cat-fight against get-rich-quick schemes and what it means to be a Girl Boss™. Finalist for The Stage Innovation Award. SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com).
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-20,22,26 12:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) S
I See My Sister Cutty Sark Theatre FKP New writing
Mhairi and Caoimhe. Two sisters running from something. As they become more entangled with the wild Scottish landscape, Mhairi’s secrets are revealed and her grasp on her sister – and reality – begins to slip...
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 09:45(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 13:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
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I Sell Windows
Outside In Theatre, Bottle Tree Theatre, IAMA Theatre Company
TL Solo show
After bailing on a trip back home, aspiring actor and current window salesperson Kacie is propelled into an existential journey through a sudden loss, navigating the intricate interplay of grief, identity, and newfound purpose.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XAug 1 16:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19-22 16:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
I'd Like a Job Please
Serious Billy Productions TFKP New writing, Comedy
Shady wellness gurus, audacious business bros and one desperate graduate collide in this hilarious hour of offbeat comedy. A brand-new show from Serious Billy Productions! Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 3-10 17:00(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F) Buy
if I live until I be a man
The Firebird Project Fj Dark comedy, Historical
The Tower of London, 1483: young princes Edward and Richard play, fight, and await coronation or execution. A playfully anachronistic, highly physical exploration of American childhood during a state of perpetual war. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
If I Only Could Saints and Delinquents FLP Dark Comedy
Joan hated being alive, but she might hate being dead more... Welcome to Purgatory! Part quarter-life crisis and part Sunday school nightmare, peek through the stained glass as Joan (and God) navigate her journey after life. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Ambrosine Davies
FMP Character comedy, Solo show
This London/LA hybrid's wickedly funny, naughty yet deeply disturbing story penetrates to the heart of survival. Navigating her way through abuse and life in LA, while uncovering the humour in the darkest of places. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Illuminate the Darkness
Bea Conner-Pohl
TFMP Contemporary, Performance art
This experimental theatre piece exposes the cultural stereotypes that are perpetuated by misinformation and ignorance that is associated with racism and sexism in America. The women interviewed share their success strategies to not just survive but thrive.
Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Audible and Francesca Moody Productions
TKP Musical comedy, Comedy
Love at first sight is easy, letting it through the door is a goddamn Odyssey. A modern love story about crossing a sea of doubts to find happiness... and good coffee. From the award-winning producers of Fleabag.
Summerhall (Main Hall) B
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The Imitator
Tj Music, Comedy
One singer, 70 voices and a story to tell. An artist sets off on a journey traveling back into his memories through music. Julian Fontalvo imitates artists such as Sting, Eminem and Amy Winehouse among others.
Assembly Rooms (Bijou) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,20-22 16:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) S
Immanuel Kant Was a Real Pissant
Nottingham New Theatre FLP
‘I (over)think, therefore I am’ (Descartes... probably). Do you want to doubt the fundamental assumptions by which you live? Me neither, but I'm here anyway. Philosophy: absurdity in a discipline, and a show.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
Aug 13-18 12:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£30.00 F)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Conduit Productions
j Drama, Comedy
Come and enjoy Wilde’s wittiest comedy of devotion, deception, double lives and, of course, a handbag! Will the entangled couples find their earnest desires? Vibrantly brought to life by this talented group of young actors! Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 19-25 14:40(1h30m) £7.50 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
The Importance of Being... Earnest?
Say It Again, Sorry?
Tj Comedy
Fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off will love this. SSSSS (Skinny). Returning to the Fringe due to phenomenal demand, this Oscar Wilde twist is guaranteed to have you in stitches.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:40(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,10-11,16-18,23-25 16:40(1h10m) £17.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 16:40(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)
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Unleash The Llama Productions
TFLP New writing, Horror
Ezra Montefiore is the world's greatest spirit medium. His powers of telekinesis, spirit-summoning and levitation defy all scientific explanation. But when his affair with Prince Yusupov is exposed, he must face the deadly vengeance of Rasputin. Summerhall (Demonstration Room) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1-2 21:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-11,13-18,20-26 21:15(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
The Social Sciences
FLP Dark comedy, New writing
Remember your first day of university? Two students, self-righteous returnees from gap years, jump past the small talks and down a heated investigation of human nature. They reach a conclusion that is somewhat... hopeful? Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 19-24 22:00(55m) £10.00 (£7.50)
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In the Lady Garden
The Lady Gardeners, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Pleasance
TMP Solo show
At 69, Alice thinks life is a mystery – the menopause, bikini waxing, and Sylvia Plath. Watch Alice shake off her patriarchal shackles in this rip-roaring feminist comedy created by three women over 60.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
In the Sick of It
Wake the Beast
TKP Theatre, Verbatim
500 stories, 4 years, 2 actors, 1 hour. YOU! Join our A&E. Satire meets medical mayhem in this rousing call to arms. Inspiring verbatim stories and dark humour from across NHS and Social Care staff.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2
XAug 1 12:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:15(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 12:15(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Stirling University Drama Society (SUDS) FLP Experimental, Historical
Illuminated by flames, a now-blind Samuel Pepys faces a blank page. Shadows take the stage in form of his writings, which re-enact and confess a ten-year-long tale of debauchery, deterioration and eternal darkness.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 19-25 18:10(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
In Two Minds
Fishamble: The New Play Company
TL Drama, New writing
Explored through the dynamic of a mother-daughter relationship, In Two Minds is deeply personal, inventive, funny and life-affirming. A new work that finds insight in the darkness, humour in the pain, and tenderness in difficult family dynamics.
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 1 15:30(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50)
Aug 2,14,20 18:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 3,15,21 20:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 4 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10 15:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11 17:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 8 20:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 9,17,23 12:45(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 13,18,24 15:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 16,22,25 10:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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Award-winning dark comedy following the rise to power of an insecure YouTuber. In his struggle with truth, trust and toxic masculinity, what will he do with his new empire? He influences millions, what influences him? Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
Instructions
SUBJECT OBJECT
TFKP Solo show, Event
Every day a different unrehearsed performer takes to the stage, ready to receive instructions. Line-by-line a story unfolds, and a life unspools. A new show by makers of work.txt, SSSSS (Guardian). Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 13:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 13:10(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
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Rhona Ashwood
TFMP Dark Comedy, Drama
Take a quick break and relieve yourselves... For anyone who has ever had to "hold it in" to protect their reputation – sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
XAug 2-4 16:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 5-10,12-17 16:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) S
Is the WiFi Good in Hell?
Grey Castle Productions
TL Solo show, LGBTQ+
2008. Margate isn't cool (yet). 12-year-old Dev sits on a derelict shack, sandwiched between Margate's sea and the abandoned theme park, Dreamland. He's also recently discovered gay people exist...
Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 12:40(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 12:40(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
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Is There Work on Mars?
Yafei Zheng
FK New writing, Neurodiversity-led
Can an Asian with ADHD and dyscalculia pass Elon Musk's Mars immigration test for SpaceX? Comedic yet unsettling, Is There Work on Mars? explores neurodiversity and diaspora in a dystopian future of space colonisation.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 10:45(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 21:50(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Is This Thing On?
So La Flair and MissMatch
TM Comedy, Drama
What’s better, sad songs or sh*tty poetry? Meet flatmates and performers Mary and Liz as they battle over integrity, ownership and the spotlight. One fateful open-mic night forces their friendship to reach boiling point. Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 14:25(1h) £7.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:25(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 14:25(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
The Island Edinburgh Little Theatre K Drama
When a group of teenagers get plane-wrecked on an uninhabited Indonesian island, what could possibly go wrong? Watch as they descend into chaos and anarchy in this drama loosely based on The Lord of The Flies. Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 7-11 09:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
The Italians in England by Action Theatre (Italy)
Action Theatre (Italy)
TFKP Comedy, New writing 1572. Pre-Shakespeare. Italian players are taking European royal courts by storm, including Queen Elizabeth’s. A professional Commedia dell'Arte show using half masks, exquisite costumes and live music with an international ensemble. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 12:25(50m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Tim Benzie
TFM Comedy, Solo show
Tim Benzie, the acclaimed creator/host of Solve Along A Murder She Wrote, returns with his hilarious and moving one-man show about the enduring appeal of whodunnits. 'A killer of a show' SSSSS (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 13:40(50m) £8.00
It's a Sheet Show
Fools and Thieves Theatre Company
TFMP New writing
Two people, one bed and no connection. He's lost. She's pretending. Old enough to make the right decisions. Young enough to make the wrong ones. Yet they both keep ending up back in the same place.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
It's OK, I Still Think You're Great Heart of Heart
TFL Comedy, New writing
Being in your mid-20s is great. If you stop acting like you’re having fun all of the time. Or any of the time.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131
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It's the Economy, Stupid! Worklight Theatre
TKP Comedy, New writing
Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells try to uncover how the economy wins elections, and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated! Bold, new theatre from the award-winning creators of Labels and Fanboy. Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:10(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 13:10(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy
Zac Williams
TL Comedy, LGBTQ+
Jack is a 29-year-old kindergarten teacher and a hopeless romantic. Heartbroken when his boyfriend suddenly leaves him, Jack spirals wildly. A one-man play about love, heartbreak and everything in between.
ZOO Playground (Playground 2) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,12-15,19-22 19:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Rowaters Productions TNP Comedy, Storytelling
An autobiographical sort-of-musical about Jake Roche's meteoric rise to fame in a boyband and his existential quest for relevance. Is he merely a one-hit wonder nepo baby? Yeah, probably.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:35(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 15:35(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show
James Rowland and Attic Theatre Company
TLP Storytelling, Comedy
A Desert Island Disc spun from threads of the future. About life, humanity and of course James Rowland will die at the end of the show. SSSSS (Guardian).
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 XAug
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)
James Whale: Beyond Frankenstein
Paragon Theatre Collective
TKP Solo show, Drama
From Frankenstein to the Invisible Man, this one-man show tells the story of James Whale – the working-class boy from Dudley who became a top Hollywood film director and Master of Horror in the 1930s.
ZOO Southside (Studio)
B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:45(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 18:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
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Jane Eyre
Talking Shadows
FPJ Adaptation, Classical
Jane Eyre: a ‘poor, obscure, plain and little’ orphan, forced to find her own way in the world, surrounded by mists of secrets and unspoken truths, has enthralled generations in one of the best-loved books of all time.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
10:25 (55m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00F)
Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
Gravedigger Productions
FK Comedy, Adaptation
A country house weekend takes a turn for the worse when Bertie Wooster, loveable layabout, must play matchmaker for his newt-loving friend Gussie Fink-Nottle. Cow-creamer, wannabe dictator, and newt-fuelled mayhem ensues.
Jezahel – Vampires Can't Weld
HystERia Teatar
N Absurdist, Comedy
Can a group of ageing ravers defy the odds and stay up past their bedtime one more night to save the day from a horde of young and beautiful vampires?
The Mash House (Main Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 288 G E5
Aug 19-22 23:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jobsworth
Prentice Productions in association with Brock Media
TKP New writing, Comedy
Even with three full-time jobs, Bea's still financially f*cked. Can she get herself out of the red and into the black? Or will the plates she's spinning come crashing down around her?
A riotous comedy about surviving capitalism.
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
£15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 13:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Joe Hill: The Man Who Never Died
The Joe Hill Project with Joey Shaw (New York, USA)
KP Music, Solo show
‘American labour icon!? Ridiculous. I’m a wharf-rat songster Swede. Utah tired of my ranting, framed me for double-murder, executed me. But I made up my mind not to die, as the song goes...’
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (courtyard) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
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John Wayne Gacy, the Killer Clown: Born Evil?
No Frills Theatre Company
MP LGBTQ+, Drama
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
Aug 12-17 09:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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Jess
Glass Half Full Theatre
TFM Contemporary, LGBTQ+
Jess is a cardiothoracic surgeon on the brink of a nervous breakdown: her boss is a bully, her girlfriend's left her and her job's taking over her life. Jess thinks more might be ticking by than her biological clock.
John Wayne Gacy, AKA the Killer Clown, was one of the worst serial killers in US history: responsible for the rape, torture and murder of at least 33 boys and young men. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 6-8,12-14 19:55(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Journey to Long Nose
RR Pollock
TFK Storytelling, Solo show
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 10:25(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Tanwen Stokes
FMP Comedy, Solo show
1348. The Black Death's on a rampage. Jules has quit the brothel to be locked away as God's eternal bride. But nuns just want to have fun. Monty Python meets Sister Act in this subversive spectacle of indestructible womanhood. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 8-11,13-14 10:50(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Cheeky identity adventure that challenges our obsession with tracing ancestral roots, outing the longest nose at the Fringe. Accidentally historically accurate. 'Chock-full of humour... a hidden gem amongst the Fringe scene' SSSS (DCTheaterArts.org).
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
Journey to the West
Dramatic English Shenzhen / AACCEE FR Children's show, New writing
A new musical play originating from a Chinese literary masterpiece. Use of amazing holographic visual effects and Chinese kung fu action enhance this imaginative adaptation, combined with the most faithful commitment to the original story's spirit.
Greenside @ George Street (Forest Theatre)
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TFLP Storytelling, LGBTQ+
Combining traditional fairy tales with original poetry and a grumpy frog, storyteller James Stedman takes a heartfelt, slightly irreverent look at growing up queer under Section 28. 'Uplifting and enlightening' SSSS (TheQR.co.uk).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28C r
31 15:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 2,4,6,8,10,12,16,18,20,22,24 15:15(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Julie Flower: Grandma's Shop
Julie Flower / The Specialist Generalist
TKP Storytelling, Comedy
Clothes. Cats. Counter-culture. Sheffield. 1989. Loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. One day, a journalist from the Guardian appears... Join Hilda's granddaughter for a show about family history subverting expectations.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Snug)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 12:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,19-22,26 12:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
June Carter Cash:
The Woman, Her Music and Me
National Theatre of Scotland and Grid Iron Theatre Company
FMP New writing, Music
One woman’s journey of discovery through the life of a true country music legend. Featuring a live band, iconic songs, three chords and the truth. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com.
Summerhall (The Dissection Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2CABR
XAug 2-4 16:20(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 6-11,13-18,20-24 16:20(1h20m) £17.00 (£14.50)
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Juniper and
L M and H Productions
TMP LGBTQ+
Jules has just discovered she likes girls. Juniper has always known. A queer romcom exploring polyamory, shifting sexualities and modern love. Explore what it means not just to survive without a template, but to carve our own.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:45(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,26 13:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Just Aretha
Norkor Arts
FM Comedy, Disabled-led
Just Aretha is the story of a black disabled woman navigating an able-bodied world, striving to hold onto her African and disabled identity. A comic semi-biographical observation of disability, culture, and what that means in 21st century Britain.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 13:40(1h) £12.50 (£10.50) (£8.50 UD)
KAFKA'S APE
NOMA YINI (PTY LTD) TKP Drama
A spirited and award-winning South African adaptation of Franz Kafka's iconic short story, A Report to an Academy, performed in the centenary year of the prolific writer's death.
Summerhall (Demonstration Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
KAREN
Sarah Cameron-West
TM Comedy, Character Comedy
Passion, pain and office pandemonium. Dive into a comedic emotional rollercoaster as our heroine confronts office chaos when her ex dates her arch-nemesis, Karen. A battle of self-discovery that will leave you in stitches! Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
KGS Theatre Company
FK Comedy, Political
Katzenmusik (German, n.) caterwaul; a shrill howling or wailing noise (of a cat). This dark comedy about social upheaval and injustice, told in reverse, features a viral video, a company capitalising on fear, and a cat memorial. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Kestrel Eye Productions
TMP Immersive, New writing
A scientist unable to connect with humanity subjects her newest creation to grisly experiments that unfold in real time, leaving us no choice but to Keep Watching It. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 20-24 14:30(1h) £10.00
The Kelpie, the Loch and the Water of Life
Arkle Theatre Company
FKP Traditional, Historical
Join us for Arkle's second Wester Ross radio play, combining mythical creatures, illicit whisky and the 19th century scientific survey of Scotland’s lochs, with gentle humour, home truths and tatties!
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Kev Campbell Was He Alexander Tait
TFLP Solo show, New writing
After a failed graffiti attempt in a toilet cubicle, Kev befriends a stranger who completely changes his life. A hilarious and thought-provoking one-man show examining the effects of toxic masculinity in modern Scotland.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 19:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
The Kids With Nae Hame
It’s About Time
L True-life, Dark comedy
Remember the Kids from Fame? Growing up in care in the 1980s was not all fun and games... A show created by by care-experienced people, with songs from the hit TV series
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Kiln
Kiln The Play
FMP Drama, Absurdist
After the funeral of their sculptor father, three siblings are left with clashing memories: a visionary, a recluse and a tyrant. There’s a carnival bear. There’s Peter Pan syndrome. There’s literal artsy masturbation – all in one night!
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 22:10(50m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Knives and Forks
Band of Sisters Theatre
TM New writing, Drama
Iris and Thalia invite you to step into their flat and join them in a heartwarming exploration of female friendship. As their world begins to fall apart, we learn that friendship is the strongest force on earth.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 15:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22,26 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
A Knock on the Roof by Khawla Ibraheem
piece by piece productions
KP New writing, Solo show
Mariam prepares for an evacuation notice (a small bomb on her Gazan rooftop). Heartbreaking, gripping, and surprisingly comedic, this timely solo show premieres ahead of a highly anticipated Off-Broadway run in NYC.
B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)
XAug 13 10:30(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50) Aug 14 13:15(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 15,21,25 15:45(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 16,22 18:15(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 17,23 20:15(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 18,20,24 10:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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Knowledge from the Future
A Dream Come True
TFjP Drama, Solo show
Knowledge from the Future delves into epistemological inquiries through Jen, a Taiwanese woman, unravelling amidst modern complexities. Her journey unveils latent fortune-telling skills, unveiling enigmatic signs and premonitions, reshaping her reality amidst information saturation.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 3-10 14:20(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£38.00 F)
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Lads of the Flies
Student Theatre at Glasgow TFM LGBTQ+, Satire
When some teenage boys (played by female-presenting actors) get stranded in the wilderness on DofE, they feud, flirt and fornicate in a way that forces us to ask – is there hope for modern men?
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La Bella
Suffragette Theatre Company
LP Drama, Historical
Inspired by the friendship between Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli and his model and muse Simonetta Vespucci, this new play nestles you into the middle of their unstable intimacy with warm comedy, offering relatable vignettes of youthfully intense feelings.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 12-13,19-20 12:00(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 14-16,21-23 12:00(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 17-18,24-25 12:00(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
L’Addition –Here & Now Showcase
Bert and Nasi FL Contemporary, Devised
Two performers trapped in a single scene – a customer orders a drink from a waiter – and then things go awry. But, in the end, someone has to pay the bill.
Summerhall (Old Lab)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 13 11:30(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 14-18,20-25 11:30(1h10m) £17.00 (£14.50) S
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Land Under Wave
Young Edinburgh Storytellers (YES) FL Storytelling, Music
Three storytellers, trapped in the Otherworld, must perform their music and stories to earn their freedom. Which deserves to return to the
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Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
20-21,23-25 20:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Lash – A Pulsating New Play About Going Out Out!
Richard Jordan Productions, 412, with Lawrence Batley Theatre, Ketchup, Pleasance
TM New writing, Contemporary Winner: 2023 Best Theatre Award. 'Perfect late-night show, part gig, part theatre, wholly entertaining!' SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com). Time to go out out again, where big tunes and mad characters collide!
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)
0131 556 6550 V 33 G
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The Last Bantam
Michael Hughes
TFM Drama, Historical
1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 50,000 Bantams – men between 5’ and 5’ 3" to fight. 1918. One Bantam remains. This is his story. Inspired by real events. SSSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info). SSSSS (UKTW.co.uk). SSSS (PlaysInternational.org.uk).
Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
Aug 3-10,12-17,19-25 14:15(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)
The Last Laugh
Evolution Productions
TKP Comedy, Drama
Warm, funny and poignant, The Last Laugh sees three legendary comedians – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse – sitting backstage, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny... Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
X Jul 31-Aug 1 13:20(1h10m) £12.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:20(1h10m) £18.00 (£17.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 13:20(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00)
Penultimate Customers
FKP New writing, Character comedy
It's Kenneth's first day and manager Chris has big plans for the McGonagle Tavern: but with a murderous chef, the rat soup going off and some supernatural Scottish intervention, things can only take a turn for the hilarious... theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 19-24 14:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
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TK Drama, Multimedia
By repeating 10 minutes of a father with dementia and his family, their seemingly incomprehensible words and actions fit together like pieces of a puzzle. This is a documentary and a true story that could happen to you.
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 X
Lee and the Black Hole
Mickey Tron FMP New writing, Solo show
Lee was an astronaut. She flew into a black hole. But this show is about the girl who loved her, who stayed back on Earth. Can love and grief bend spacetime? theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 12-14,19 23:30(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 15-18 23:30(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) S
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
BB&N Theater Co.
KP Adaptation, Fantasy
Join an engaging cast of performers as they retell Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with this innovative production blending music, monsters and mayhem. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Leni's Last Lament
Picture Pending Production
TL Comedy, Drama
In Leni’s Last Lament, which swept top awards at the United Solo Festival, Hitler’s controversial filmmaker, Leni Riefenstahl, attempts to sanitize her past. Comic and timely, this play will shock and delight you.
Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 17:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:25(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 17:25(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Lessons on Revolution
Undone Theatre and Carmen Collective
TFK Political, LGBTQ+
Hot off Soho Theatre, Lessons on Revolution merges radical history with autobiography to ask: in a new age of inequality, can voices from the past give us hope? A 'compelling and galvanising' journey to 1968 (James Graham). Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 14:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 14:15(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First Xhloe and Natasha
TFLP Absurdist, LGBTQ+
From consecutive 2022 and 2023 Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha comes an absurdist two-hander about the idealised American childhood and the boys it left behind. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
(Who Is Dead)
Collision Theatre
L New writing, Dark comedy
What do you want to leave behind when you die? Follow a young dad and his child as they navigate love, loss and what to do when you’re running out of time.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 12-13 11:00(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C) Aug 14-16 11:00(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) Aug 17-18 11:00(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Lie With Me
Glossy Pain (Germany)
M Solo show, Interactive
How can we be tender when the world demands us to be hard? This provocative exploration of sexual desire and the lies that shape it seeks new understanding from religious and mythical figures. A thought-provoking solo show.
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 12-13,19-20 12:15(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) Aug 14-16,21-23 12:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 17,24 12:15(50m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Lies Where It Falls
Andy Jordan Productions with Ruairi Conaghan (Northern Ireland)
TL New writing, Political
At the heart of this compelling and moving play lies a collision between two traumatic events. Downton Abbey’s Ruairi Conaghan uses storytelling, song, humour and Shakespeare to tell a courageous, joyous, uplifting tale of recovery. www.andyjordanproductions.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 14:30(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 14:30(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 7-8,15,21-23 14:30(1h10m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
LIFE
Maria MacDonell
TFKP Storytelling, New writing
Estelle models for The Artist. Despite long experience, she has never known a session like this, with an outcome both unexpected and inevitable. LIFE is an active drawing class. You can join in, or simply watch the story emerge.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28R b
XJul 31 13:15(1h5m) £8.00 Aug 2,4,6,8,10 13:15(1h5m) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 18,20,22,24,26 17:00(1h5m) £14.00 (£12.00)
Presented as an active drawing class in which you are invited to participate if you wish. Materials are provided or bring your own. Some onstage tickets are available at easels.
A Life in Boxes
Rhiannon Hughes
TFKP Solo show
In the dusty confines of her late mother's attic, secrets unravel like cobwebs as Charlotte embarks on a darkly comedic journey through the forgotten chapters of her family's twisted history. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 16:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Light
Gerry Carroll
TFKP Storytelling, Comedy
A solo show exploring life and light. Why do stars twinkle? Delightful, true and entertaining personal tales mixed with science from a 71-year-old stand-up Irish storyteller. Have a laugh! You’ll have to see it to believe it. Paradise in Augustines (The Snug) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-24 11:00(55m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
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Mad Bad Productions
TFLP New writing, International
Have you ever been so heartbroken that you've burned a scarecrow of your ex on a raging bonfire? Dive into a whirlwind of great love, loss and jealousy as we re-examine the life of Lady Caroline Lamb. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Nuthatch and Scissor Kick
LP New writing, Comedy
A female friendship dies many deaths. But how many can Charlie and Debs survive? A new romcom spanning 25 years, exploring the heartbreak of platonic love. Written by Amy Yeates and directed by Claire O'Reilly. Summerhall (Old Lab)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 XAug 1 20:55(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 20:55(1h10m) £17.00 (£14.50)
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Into What We Are All Doing Here
ThisEgg in association with ZOO
TLP Devised, Solo show
A solo show in celebration of togetherness. A brand-new performance from multi award-winning company, ThisEgg. '...I loved it for its openness, its kindness, its ambition, its flat-out f*cking weirdness' (ExeuntMagazine.com).
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9 18:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.00) Aug 5-8 18:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 13-15,20-22 22:15(1h) £16.00 (£14.00) Aug 16-17,23-24 22:15(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
Darby James and Quiet Riot
TFM Cabaret, Musical Comedy
A sperm donor's musical journey, with all original songs. Join Australian musical comedian Darby James for his multi award-winning cabaret. This hilarious, heartfelt tale navigates Darby’s queer voyage through clinical procreation, and musings on potential parenthood.
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 19:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 19:40(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Written and performed by Frank Murdocco, presented by Special Occasion
TFKP Solo show, LGBTQ+
Everyday at 7pm, Greg Hurst has a little treat. When the pandemic upheaves this ritual, Greg confronts lockdown in this hilarious depiction of queerness, isolation, and the simple treats that destroy us and make us whole.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 17:25(1h) £10.00 (£7.50) (£20.00 F)
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Playing Dead Theatre
FL Improv, Devised
Living. Dying. Dead. is an exploration of death, dying and bereavement through the lens of improv. Taking real life experiences of bereavement, our actors weave stories that are both poignant and humorous.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Lobster Bisque
Brilliant at Breakfast (New York, USA)
TKP Puppetry, Farce
Jim Henson meets Oscar Wilde, in a gay old romp through Victorian England. Laced with lavish luxuries, face-slapping humour, and a bowl of soup that’s simply to die for. It will leave you gagging for more.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 20:45(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 20:45(50m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 20:45(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Lonesome Tonight Aireborne Theatre
TFLP Comedy, New writing
Two men, a wretch and an Elvis impersonator meet to try and salvage their friendship. ‘Woe!’ cries the wretch. He worries he’ll never find his friend from beneath the pompadour and jumpsuit. He worries he’ll be alone, forever. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-13 20:15(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)
Long Distance (A Cyber-Dialectic of Falling In and Out) Ithaka
TMP LGBTQ+, New writing
Two boys meet and fall in love. Through an exchange of texts over one year, their tumultuous relationship unfolds. An epistolary exploration of intimacy, technology and the daily work of love.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
XAug 2-3 14:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 4,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
The Long Run
Grace Dickson Productions and New Diorama Theatre
TK Comedy, Storytelling
A joyful, tender and captivating comedy about love, cancer and running for a really long time, from multi award-winning Katie Arnstein (Sexy Lamp, Sticky Door, Wolverine Woman), and directed by New Diorama Artistic Director Bec Martin. Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 14:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 13-14,20-21 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Look After Your Knees
Natalie Bellingham
TMP Comedy, Devised
A show about the pain and beauty of growing older, using comedy, storytelling and movement. Performed by a clown unwrapping a new version of themselves in a world they don't recognise. It’s about what comes next. Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19,21-22,26 14:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Look What We've Done
Helio Collective FL Comedy, Sketch show With 'biting satire' (BingeFringe.com) and a healthy dose of existential dread, Helio Collective presents a fresh take on how we talk about our planet's future. A hilarious, unnerving and thought-provoking trip through the climate crisis. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 12-17 22:10(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug 19-24 11:35(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)
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Act Media Production
LP Contemporary, Craft
In the museum, Dr Akeem, a museum explorer, delves into the mysterious origin of Scheherazade, embarking on a symbolic quest to uncover the famous storyteller as his life near its end.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 13:45(1h) (Free Ticketed) S
Illume Theatre, HD Ningbo School, China presented by YIYU Bespoke
jP Contemporary, Drama
A group are stranded on an island bringing out very different aspects of their souls. As the boundary between good and evil becomes blurred, it’s unclear if this will be a story of survival or despair.
St Vincent's (St Vincent's)
B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 7 15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
XAug 5 10:05(45m) £7.00
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Lost... Found
The Barrow Group
TMP Solo show, True-life
On the heels of a major childhood event, K Lorrel Manning's Lost... Found takes you on a soul-searching, delightfully human rollercoaster ride through music, unlikely heroes and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.
Assembly Roxy (Outside) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XAug 1 13:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 13:30(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Loose Ends
1TWO1 Productions
TFM Comedy, Contemporary
As Callum enters Spud’s flat, tempers flare, civilisations clash (Glasgow vs Skye!), and Spud lets Callum in on the Heist of the Century. A Scottish story of socks, ferries and Pot Noodles.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Loose Lips by Lucy Frederick
Lucy Frederick (writer), Stephanie Laing, Robyn Perkins
LP Comedy, Drama
OMG, have you heard? Pheme on reception told Jill something huge. And Jackie will die when she finds out... or at least... someone will. A play about the joy (and dangers) of gossip. SSSS (Scotsman).
Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)
B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5
Aug 1-11,13-25 13:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Lord of the Flies
Aquila Youth Theatre
TFj Drama, Adaptation
Descending into savagery on a deserted island, a group of children struggle with power, primal instincts and the thin line between civilisation and chaos, revealing the darkness within humanity.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 5-10 14:15(1h30m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£26.00 F)
Lord of the Flies
Muchmuchmore Theatre
FK Physical theatre, Drama
Who rules, when there are no rules? Experience our thrilling theatrical adaptation, exploring the darkness within. Children "playing" as adults quickly turns into a gripping game of survival, that no one can afford to lose.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 14:00(55m) £11.00 (£8.00) S
Lost Girl
Amy Lever
TKP New writing, Solo show
From award-winning playwright Amy Lever, Lost Girl is an exploration into Jewish-Arab heritage, the expectations of womanhood and family.
Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2
11:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 11:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Love and Freindship!
Ooook! Productions
FjP Comedy, Family-friendly
A Regency romp following Laura, a young woman hunting for love... and yes, freindship. A combination of Austen and camp history, this is the original theatrical late-1700s road trip. Before there were women's rights and women's wrongs! Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B
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Love Beyond
Raw Material and Vanishing Point with Aberdeen Performing Arts
K Drama, Contemporary
A love story. But not a typical one. Ramesh Meyyappans's beautiful, tender, visually stunning, award-winning show, directed by Matthew Lenton. 'Sheer technical brilliance' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Passionate, powerful and poignant' SSSS (EdinburghGuide.com). 'Creative genius’ SSSS (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com. Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:45(1h) £10.00
Love's a Beach
Will Johnston and Katie Sayer, for unusual productions TKP New writing, Satire
Six months after winning TV's biggest reality show, fame is drying up for Cyrus and Ben. But they're clinging to celebrity... whatever the cost. A smash-hit satire by multi award-winning comedy writers for Netflix and BBC Television. Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 12:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Love’s Concordia Bar Theater Company della Luna (Italy)
TM Musical theatre, Cabaret
Imagine a bar owned by Love itself. Once you’re inside the bar – once you’re in Love – it’s not easy to get out. Sultry performances. Obsession. Purity. Sex. Are you ready to enter? www.companydellalunatheater.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila
Jul 31-Aug 3,13,19-20 21:20(1h30m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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Luke Wright
TKP Poetry, Stand-up
Can poetry capture joy? Let's find out. The Fringe's favourite poet returns with stacks of brilliant, big-hearted poems that get to grips with joy in mulchy middle-age. 'Winning combination of honesty, humour, ire and wonder' SSSSS (Stage).
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
Lynn Faces
Co-commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, Norwich Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth TFLP Comedy, New writing
What better way to heal from a toxic break-up than start a punk band inspired by Lynn from Alan Partridge? Lynn Faces explores the impact of abusive behaviour, friendship and how silliness can be healing.
Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 c
XAug 1 19:35(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 19:35(1h10m) £17.00 (£14.50)
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Whistle and I'll Come to You
Blue Orange Arts
FjP Drama, Storytelling
'Who is this who is coming?' When skeptical Professor Parkins stumbles upon a mysterious whistle, he unleashes a chain of unsettling events where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug 2-10,12-17 18:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 19-22,24 17:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
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Macbeth
Necessary Cat Limited
K Tragedy, Drama
Blood will have blood. The Thane of Glamis had a wife. Vaulting ambition o’erleaps itself; the Thane takes the throne through dastardly means. Witches, ghosts, hallucinations and murders most foul: the Scottish Play in all its gory glory.
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Macbeth: Sleep No More
Shadow Road Productions
TFK Drama, Tragedy
'All hail Macbeth that shalt be King hereafter...' Thus the three witches seal the Thane of Glamis' fate – and that of all the others whom Macbeth will dispose of while fulfilling their deadly prophecy. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Maestro, This is Your Life!
Candle Concerts
FjP Historical, Classical
Tune-in for a mockumentary edition of This Is Your Life as our imposter Michael Aspel interviews Ludwig van Beethoven. Features live performances from the maestro including Moonlight Sonata. 'Matthew Shiel shone' (ThisWeekCulture.com).
St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 28
Aug 14,17,22,24 19:00(1h) £19.50 (£14.50) (£7.50 SUDC) (£38.00 F)
Maeve and Howard
Plush Tiger Productions
FKP Drama, Storytelling
The New Yorker offices, 1950. Maeve Brennan, the enigmatic Irish-born journalist, and closeted poetry editor Howard Moss find mutual solace in their unlikely friendship. A story of love, loss and the universal search for home.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 15:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) S
The Magic Eye with Stuart Lightbody
Stuart Lightbody / PBH’s Free Fringe N Magic, Solo show
Award-winning at FRINGE WORLD 2023 and Adelaide Fringe 2024! More than a mere magic show: inspired by mentalists, mystics and madmen of history, this is your induction into a strange secretive world. Join us!
PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5
Aug 3-10 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)
B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5
Aug 11-17 12:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Main Character Energy
Temi Wilkey
TFMP Comedy, Artist(s) of colour
This is Temi’s show. It’s all about her. Not you. Her. It’s now your privilege and pleasure to give her all the attention she deserves. A high-energy cocktail of comedy, audience interaction and cabaret.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G
Mairi Campbell: Living Stone
Mairi Campbell
TFLP Music, Storytelling
Mairi encounters a 400-million-year-old stone, revealing layer upon layer of mystery and resonance. Song, violin, sound and word combine in an odyssey that unifies lineage, land and pulse. 'Incredible storyteller… voice is like no other' (EdinburghGuide.com).
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2 a 8
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Ariela Sidney Nazar-Rosen
KP Solo show, True-life
Blood spots on my duvet. Bites on my wrists. Pillowcases stained. Bed bugs in my flat. Anxiety spiraling. Except... there were no bed bugs. There were never any to begin with. Director – Cecilia Thoden van Velzen.
ZOO Playground (Playground 2)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2 b �
Aug 11,16-18,23-25 11:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug 12-15,19-22 11:50(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Guy Masterson – TTI presents Clara Francesca
TK Physical theatre, Absurdist
Jenny Marx, wife (and brains!) of Karl, was curiously airbrushed from history but, given fresh voice via a researcher's pen, will she fight for her truth to be heard?
Clara Francesca is directed by Olivier winner, Guy Masterson. Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2 X
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Breaking Narrative
FMP Work in Progress, New writing
Maladaptive Mouse is a work-in-progress examination of the nature of the creative process. Intentionally vague and deliberately disjointed, it follows Mouse as they explore a world of discarded ideas in an effort to discover themselves.
The Man with the Golden Hands
Stuart Lightbody / PBH's Free Fringe
N Magic, Solo show
The fascinating true story of John Mullholland: a magician recruited into the CIA. But in this dangerous game of cat and mouse... who is trying to catch who?
Winner: Magic Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom)
B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
MANikin
Saltire Sky Theatre
TFL Storytelling, Dark comedy
Set in the small town of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, join Fraser Patterson as he wrestles with his mind and body. MANikin is an unflinching portrait of a man’s struggle with obesity and body image in modern society.
Wee Red Bar (Wee Red Bar Main Space) B 0131 226 0000 V 506 G
Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits
Unstoppable Miriam Margolyes returns with her new show: performing Charles Dickens' most iconic characters. Then, with piercing honesty she invites your questions. Ask her anything: she'll tell the truth. Guaranteed to offend and delight! Pleasance at EICC (Pentland)
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 13:10(45m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Tired Horses Theatre
TFMP Contemporary, Drama
A feminist retelling of the Pygmalion and Galatea myth. A sculptor presents his work to his male friends: a statue of a woman. Given life by Aphrodite’s kiss, can Galatea survive whilst Malion is socialised into dangerous masculine identity?
The Mariana Trench Theatre Ronin (Hong Kong)
TK Performance art, Contemporary Nothing is retainable. Two parallel narratives intertwine in this profound reflection on loneliness, and the emptiness of the contemporary soul from a Hong Kong company renowned for thought-provoking humanistic theatre. Performed in Cantonese, English surtitles. www.theatreronin.com.hk
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 11:35(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 12-17,19-24 12:35(55m) £11.00 (£9.00)
MAN: A One-Woman Show
Canal Cafe Theatre and Emma Taylor
KP Solo show, New writing
Inspired by a Hungarian gangster dad, a Sunday school mother, teenage years with Hell's Angels, Emma Taylor (NewsRevue producer) takes us on an unforgettable ride. 'Gorgeously gritty, steeped in remarkable personal experience' (Martin Malcolm, playwright).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2
Aug 15,19-22 14:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Man of War:
The Secret Life of Nadezha Durova
Acting Coach Scotland
TFMP Drama, Historical
From the producers of I Sniper and Chaika. Follow Nadheza Durova's captivating journey as she flees her marriage, joins the Tsar’s army, and fights Napoleon while concealing her "true" identity.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
XAug 2-3 15:10(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 15:10(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2 15:10(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11 15:10(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9 15:10(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Mark Grist's Big Box Bonanza
Mark Grist / PBH's Free Fringe
RP Storytelling, Interactive 26 boxes full of joy and fun. Which one do we open next? You decide! Join Mark Grist (Bloomsbury children's author) for an interactive hour packed with stories, games and rhymes. 'Absolutely priceless' (Scotsman). PBH's Free Fringe @ Little Plaza (Little Plaza) B 0131 226 0000 V 159 G B5
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Mary: A Gig Theatre Show
Knot Tied Theatre
FKP Live music, New writing
Through haunting original music and spoken word, six actor-musicians deliver a feminist retelling of Mary Queen of Scots' story. 'Fifty mesmerising minutes' SSSS (The Student Newspaper); ‘Lyrically genius' SSSS (CorrBlimey.uk); 'Immense talents' SSSS (TheBroad.org). theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 22:25(50m) £11.00 (£8.00)
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Masquerade Mask
Fraternal Compagnia (Italy/Scotland)
TQ Physical theatre, Family-friendly
Servants Pasta and Pizza are tasked by their master with bringing Commedia dell’Arte masks to life! Slapstick, music, and magic brought straight from Italy. Played in Italian and English.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,20 11:30(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F) Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 11:30(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F) Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 11:30(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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Rachel E Thorn
TMP New writing, LGBTQ+
Using a bamboo toothbrush didn't reverse global warming, so Holly's joined Extinction Rebellion. If only her girlfriend would join too and help save the human race! But are we worth saving? Longlisted for the Kenneth Branagh Award. Pleasance Courtyard (The Green) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28A �
XAug 1 18:10(1h15m) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:10(1h15m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19-22 18:10(1h15m) £12.00 (£11.00)
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The Mead Notebook
Jane Gire
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Jane Gire uses a combination of storytelling, stand-up, inquiry and theatrical elements to look at how we learn about sexuality through the eyes of a teenage girl whose mother has just read her journal. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Medea
Malvern Theatres Young Company
FK Tragedy, Drama
Following their successful productions of Electra and Antigone, Malvern Theatres Young Company returns with Euripides’ Medea, directed by Nic Lloyd. This heartbreaking tragedy of betrayal, despair and revenge shocked its first audiences and remains controversial to this day. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 12-17 13:15(1h30m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
Michelin Star
Queen Mary Theatre Company
FLP Comedy, Farce
Michelin Star: two couples, three affairs, four courses. An intimate dinner party goes hysterically wrong; lovers turn to enemies over a plate of salmon puffs. Will they keep everyone's secrets, or let the chaos and engagement rings fly? theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 13,15,17,20,22,24 15:40(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Midnight Cowboy Radio
Ally Ibach FKP Comedy, Dark Comedy
It's Labor Day in Kentucky! Time for your favourite late-night radio talk-show host, to give you life advice on the air of Midnight Cowboy Radio, entertaining you for those long drives home. How may I help you this evening? theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 22:15(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)
Only JetBlue gives you fast, free wi-fi1 and the most legroom2 in economy (or your own Mint suite). Daily departures from Europe & London, including EDI to JFK.
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Midsummer Night's
Dream, Kind Of...!
Edinburgh Youth Theatre
FjP Comedy, Drama
A celebration, a play in a play, disruptive fairies mislead on the way!
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust))
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 8-13 11:20(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£38.00 F)
Migrant Shakespeare
Seyyar Company (Türkiye/UK)
TjP Adaptation, Storytelling
Migrant actors take on some of Shakespeare’s most iconic speeches! They offer audiences a peek into the lives of the culturally marginalised and ask: what happens to the Bard when he is migrated to an alien environment? www.seyyar.company
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)
B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (30m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £12.50, £10, £7.50, £5, and £3.
Mistakes Were Made:
Haunted Hospital
Bottoms Up Theatre
TFMP Comedy, Improv
Three heroes. One dungeon. No dragons. After their smash-hit debut last year, Mistakes Were Made is back with more zany and chaotic tabletop improv, where you shape the action from the comfort of your seat!
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C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)
Aug 5-6,10-11 18:55(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9 18:55(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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MILF and the Mistress
CrunchySmooth Productions TFM New writing, LGBTQ+
Suburban swinging, latex and literary eroticism collide in a hilarious quest to fulfil one woman's darkest desires. A story for anyone who wonders if not now, when? 'Provocative and hilarious' (ArtsReview.com.au). 'Brilliant and thought-provoking' SSSSS (DarkStoriesTheatre.com.au).
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 2-10,12-18 20:20(50m) £13.00 (£10.00)
milk teeth
Durham University Sightline Productions FMP Artist(s) of colour, New writing
Following the advice of her (hot) therapist, entomologist Zenab buys a baby doll to reconnect with her inner child. But from the moment she takes it out of the box, she feels a strange growing connection to it.
theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-23 22:40(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)
Mirror
Illume Theatre, HD Ningbo School, China presented by YIYU Bespoke
JP Contemporary, Drama
Society is a mirror that can deceive us into thinking we are something we are not. Can we learn to break free from its reflections and see ourselves as we truly are?
St Vincent’s (St Vincent’s) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2 *
Aug 7 10:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Miss Fortune's Misfortunes
Miramichi Valley High School Drama Club
LP Drama
“Fortunes” lost. “Fortunes” gained. The idyllic world of the three young “Lady Fortunes” turns chaotic following their parents’ deaths. A gripping world-premiere tale of perfect lives, shattered by revelations of unwanted truths, cloistered jealousies and dark desires.
Central Hall (Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Aug 2 18:00(1h15m) £7.00 Aug 3 12:00(1h15m) £7.00
Aug 5 16:00(1h15m) £7.00 Aug 6 22:00(1h15m) £7.00
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Modern Love Is Not a Dream
Looking Glass Theatre and New Celts Productions
TFMP New writing, Contemporary
Dive into the intricacies of love, trauma and the patriarchy as we follow Liv and her many prospects as she tries to balance her relationships, her thesis and her past together.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
XAug 4 12:15(1h15m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24 12:15(1h15m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
The Momma Drama presents Stretchmarks! The Momma Drama
TFL Comedy, Drama
The Momma Drama presents the hilarious and heartfelt show about motherhood: Stretchmarks! An original play written by moms, it's a mum-entous playdate full of laughter, tears, momma love and sippy cups filled with wine. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio)
A Montage of Monet Threedumb Theatre
TFKP Historical, New writing
His paintings are famous, but what of the person? This one-man show explores Monet’s loves and marriages, his first wife’s death, his failing eyesight, his attempted suicide and thoughts on fellow impressionists. But who was Blanche?
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226
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Morag, You're a Long Time Deid
Claire Love Wilson and Peter Lorenz
TK Musical theatre, New writing
Sam, Morag’s Canadian granddaughter, inherits not only a piano but also the mystery of her Scottish granny’s queerness. This experimental musical playfully warps and reconfigures traditional Scottish ballads to tell old stories anew.
ZOO Southside (Studio) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:25(1h15m) £17.00 (£15.00)
Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22 13:25(1h15m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 19-25 12:30(50m)
The Mort Hoose FCSA Theatre Company
FLP New writing, Dark comedy
An unpleasant reunion follows another unpleasant reunion as five school friends catch-up on old times. As they get reacquainted, it's not just the night that gets darker. New dark comedy from the Fife-based FCSA Theatre Society. Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
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Moscow Love Story
Paul Jenkins / Theatr3
MP True-life, New writing
Moscow 2001. A vodka-fuelled romance through the streets of young Putin's Russia. Moscow Love Story is an untamed exploration of love and memory, paralleling personal boundaries with geopolitical upheaval in a world on the brink of transformation.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5
Aug 15,20-22,26 11:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 11:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Mosinee Project
Counterfactual –
Untapped Award Winner 2024
TLP Devised, Historical
Wisconsin, 1950. An idyllic town wakes up to a nightmare. Armed Communist forces have taken over – or so it appears. A fevered, darkly funny retelling of a true story, interrogating our fear of the future.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 15:30(1h5m) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:30(1h5m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 15:30(1h5m) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Mother
Softsod Productions
TFK Drama, New writing
A hilarious, nostalgic and heartbreaking tale of one woman's descent into motherhood and mayhem. Mother unfolds into a deeply personal experience that will both enthral and unsettle. As you're about to discover, it’s not an event, it’s a process.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 11:55(50m) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 12-17 11:40(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 19-24 13:55(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)
Mum and I Don't Talk Anymore by Milanka Brooks
Milanka Brooks
TMP Solo show, Character Comedy
A funny, candid and poignant show about Milanka and her flamboyant Serbian mother, Lela. A female double-act who would discuss everything from perfecting their exercise routine to libertine lovers to scissoring.
Must I Cry Theatre du Pif (Hong Kong)
jP Drama, International
Inspired by the author Xi Xi, whose writing defined a changing Hong Kong; and the story of Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros. This play explores the themes of memory and disappearance in an ever-changing city. Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2 Aug 19-25 20:45(1h) £11.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Mutant Olive 2.0
BoomBaby! Productions, Purple Donut Productions and Fringe Management, LLC
TM Comedy, True-life
Laugh, cry and see God in this award-winning show by Mitch Hara. Strap in for a heart-wrenching rollercoaster ride featuring drugs, whores and hitmen. During an audition for Hamilton Unplugged. SSSSS (LA Times). SSSSS (StageRaw.com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
My Blood
ALL Productions
FM Thriller, New writing
Gripping new writing: a psychological thriller loosely based on Aeschylus' Oresteia. Set in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, we follow the lives of a powerful banking family as they deal with personal tragedy and betrayal. theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug 12-17 21:40(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
My Cousin Won An Oscar (Now She Lives on My Sofa)
Pyjama Genius
FMP New writing
Golden Glory is overrated, according to Academy Award Winner Misty Last. She's broke, squatting at Cousin Carly’s and saddled with her own hallucinations of grandeur. Comedy/Drama.
Assembly George Square (The Crate)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 14:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Murder! At The Cirque Du Banquet! The Terrible, Final Case of Detective Ace Dekkard
The Dead Parrot Collective FKP New writing, Satire
When Cirque Du Banquet is stunned by a vicious killing, a circus dripping with secrets, a network of criminal clowns and enemies on all sides. Whodunnit?!
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 22:10(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Murder at the Fringe
Edinburgh Little Theatre
KP Drama, Spoken word
John Winner is found dead at his Edinburgh house on the anniversary of his lottery win. Was it murder? He was wealthy, but who bore a grudge? Who wanted to commit murder? You solve the case!
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3 Aug
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-23 23:25(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
My English Persian Kitchen
Soho Theatre and Traverse Theatre
TLP New writing, Immersive
What would you take if you had to leave home with no hope of returning? This life-affirming new play chronicles the journey of one-woman’s quest to build a new life around cooking and food.
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)
B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 1 18:00(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50)
Aug 2,20,25 20:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 3 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 4,9 15:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10 17:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11 20:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 8 12:45(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 13,18,24 18:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 14-15,21 10:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 16,22 13:15(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 17,23 15:15(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
My God Is Julie Andrews Reptilian Affiliates Theater Co FMP Comedy, LGBTQ+ Punk duo Diatomix fight to assert their art in a world dominated by masculine energy and bad vibes. A hilarious exploration of the relationships young queer women have with music, the patriarchy and each other. Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
My Grandmother's Eyepatch
Julia VanderVeen
TL Comedy, Clown
What happens when a lovable idiot holds a funeral for a long-deceased family member? In this off-the-wall comedy, award-winning clown Julia VanderVeen leads the audience through wild stages of grief as she attempts to honour her grandmother.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:45(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 12:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
My Greatest Period Ever Lucy Peach
TK Comedy, Family-friendly
Period preacher Lucy Peach is changing the world one period at a time. This menstrual powerhouse with a pitch-perfect voice takes the worst thing about being a woman and turns it into the best thing.
Assembly Roxy (Central)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2
XAug 1 12:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 12:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22 12:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky Fringe Management LLC
TFN Comedy, True-life
A sexy story with drama, comedy, love and lust. How does a mother react to the fact that her very-good-daughter is into BDSM? Featured: Playboy Radio. Top Ten in Los Angeles, Stage Raw. www.mymotherdoesntknow.com.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 22:15(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
My Mother Had Two Faces: Reflections on Beauty, Aging and Acceptance Fringe Management LLC
TL Drama, Comedy
This dramatic comedy dares to expose what lies beneath the mask of the perfect mother. Discovering her mother's diaries after her passing, the heroine untangles their strained relationship.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5
X Jul 31-Aug 2 13:20(1h) £8.00
Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 13:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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My Mother's Funeral: The Show Paines Plough
TFLP New writing, Drama
Abigail needs money for her mum's funeral. Luckily, a theatre will pay her to write something gritty, raw and working class. Just like her. A new play about the cost of turning life into art.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2CR
XAug 1 14:40(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:40(1h10m) £17.00 (£14.50)
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My Pretties
Turnip Fish Theatre Company FKP Comedy, Devised A wacky three-hander feminist comedy. A charming exploration of magic, trolls, really not-very-delicious smoothies and the ever-changing societal label of 'witch'. Join Turnip Fish Theatre Company in their Edinburgh Fringe debut! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 21:15(50m) £9.50 (£7.00) (£26.00 F)
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Brian Foster Productions Ltd
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From London's West End. Myra, a homeless Dublin street drinker, begs from passers-by while recreating her rollercoaster backstory. Acting out all the events that have taken her to this pitiful state. Hilarious! Harrowing! Heartbreaking! Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4
XAug 2 13:00(1h30m) £11.00 Aug 3-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:00(1h30m) £22.00 (£21.00) Aug 5-6,8,13-15,20-22 13:00(1h30m) £20.00 (£19.00)
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David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe
N Magic, Horror
Occult illusionist David Alnwick investigates the true legend of Dracula. 'A distinct play/magic show... Bridged the genres of theatre and magic... Incredible' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview). SSSS (BroadwayBaby). SSSS (FringeGuru). 'Naturally gifted illusionist' (Scotsman). PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4
Aug 3-25 19:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Mythological Theatre and Phil McIntyre Live
TK Storytelling, Physical theatre
Viking mythology performed by professional wrestlers! Quickly becoming a Fringe staple, this masterpiece brings all the comedy, chaos and combat of ancient stories to life like you've never seen before. 'Knockout spectacle' SSSS (Telegraph). 'Spectacular' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
Andy D
TFLP Comedy, Storytelling
Andy D tells the story of Little Boney’s escape from Elba. Not recorded by history, he’s accompanied by his Mancunian friend, and a dog called Fido. All the way to Waterloo. He was the revolution. Once.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 3-10,12-17 19:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Nation
YESYESNONO
TFKP Contemporary, Storytelling
From the creator of We Were Promised Honey! comes a new experiment in storytelling. The story of a nation. The story of a theatre. The story of an audience. That's you. That’s us. Off West End Award finalist, 2022. ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2CR
XAug 1 10:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 10:30(1h) £17.00 (£14.50) Aug 5,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 10:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)
Nature of the Beast
Edinburgh Little Theatre
FNP Drama, Alternative comedy
Danny's met the love of his life, Nat. Danny's going on a stag do with Frankie... the last thing Danny needs now. Anica dreams of leaving Slovakia to become a famous actress. Perhaps Meder can help.
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
X Jul 31-Aug 1 20:55(1h10m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:55(1h10m) £18.50 (£17.50)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 20:55(1h10m) £15.50 (£14.50)
A Naff Play About Spies
Collision Theatre
TK
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Three agents are given a vital mission. Investigate Natalia, Britain’s most dangerous woman. But is she who MI5 are looking for? Is danger lurking around the corner? Is anybody really who they say they are? theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 23:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Naked Truth
Tait Productions
TN Comedy, Drama
Opened to critical acclaim in London's West End and adapted from the novel of the same name by Johnny Tait, this is an extreme satire on false-celebrity culture. Not for the easily offended. A deep, dark rollercoaster ride. Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 4-11 17:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Naomi Grossman: American Whore Story
AWS Entertainment Group / Cracked Pepper Productions
TM Solo show, Comedy BroadwayWorld Award winner for Best Solo Production, this love letter to AHS fans chronicles Emmy-nominated actress, Naomi Grossman (aka Pepper)'s history of hustling, from the odd jobs she's held to her even odder love life.
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Coorie)
XJul 31-Aug 2 21:00(1h15m) £9.00
Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22 21:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 21:00(1h15m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 18-25 13:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)
Ne'er the Twain
Edinburgh People's Theatre
TK Comedy, Historical
It’s 1919 in a tenement on the boundary of Edinburgh and Leith, and the McIvors learn the towns are to be joined! Will the sun shine on Leith if it’s part of Edinburgh?
A laugh-a-minute comedy.
Mayfield Salisbury Church (Church Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 11 G H6 2
Aug 2,5-9,12-16 19:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Aug 3,10,17 14:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Performed by Jacqueline Lipman and Directed by Alexandra Stotskaya
M Contemporary, New writing
Nettles is a provocative one-woman show exploring Alyona's frustrations about the complex nature of the female condition through absurd daily activities. Nettles weaves together elements of dark humour, existential reflections and societal critique.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 16:15(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Sara Jane Harvey
FNP Tragedy, Alternative comedy
One actor taking on the role of three alter-egos in this tragi-comic psychodrama: Mike, an eccentric, scatter-brained academic in training; Elliott, a defensive yet laid-back aspiring artist; and Host, the reluctant, vulnerable core-self hiding beneath. New writing.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Claudia Fielding
TLP Solo show
Upon meeting a ghost at Angel Station, Claud's thrown into limbo. Forced to question mortality in this tragically semi-autobiographical tragicomedy, will her rendezvous with the dead persuade her to start living again?
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,20-22 12:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
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Ni Mi Madre
Arturo Luíz Soria
TMP New writing
An over-the-top Brazilian with too much botox scrambles to raise her queer son in a backwards American culture where children get time outs instead of chancletas. Bares the secrets that threaten to tear one immigrant family apart.
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome)
B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-5,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:05(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22,26 16:05(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
A Night to Remember
Heart and Soul Producers (Florida, USA)
R Musical theatre, Classical
The Christmas story, Broadway-style. Roman soldiers, the oppression of the Jews, Wise Men in lavish costumes, yodelling shepherds, and the hilarious Herod the Great – all in 60 minutes! ‘I was completely blown away’ (Audience review). Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal) B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (1h20m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50.
Night Train
Tellus Theatre Company
FLP Comedy, New writing
Tellus Theatre presents Night Train, a physical-theatre production. This philosophical comedy revolves around Maia, who wakes at the rear of a mysterious train and befriends a chorus of merry morons. But nothing there is like it seems. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 12-17 12:45(55m) £12.50 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
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Sarina Freda – The Brooklyn Bottling Company
TFKP Solo show, Comedy
In 2021, Sarina confronted death and won. It took only one harrowing LSD trip. Now she's dying (not literally!) to reveal how she's really completely totally fine. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
XAug 2-4 16:05(50m) £5.00 Aug 5-10,12-24 16:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)
No One Is Coming
Sinéad O’Brien / Wandering Stories
FM Storytelling, Solo show
Award-winning storytelling performance about a mother and daughter, a love letter she’ll never send. Encompassing Irish folklore, anecdotes, myths, funny stories and tough truths. A rollercoaster experience inside a fun (if slightly traumatised) Irish woman’s brain.
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Pepperdine Scotland
TKP New writing
Watching the sunset, drinking beer, and then, a forest fire. World premiere from award-winning Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lewis Hetherington about young people finding fragile hope in the face of an overwhelming threat.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X
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No Place Called Home
ThirdCulture Productions
FLP Drama, New writing
Privilege has long served as a protective veil from the realities of the climate crisis. What happens when that veil starts to fade? And how do we love in a world that is slipping away?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 19-24 20:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£26.00 F)
Nobody Meets Nobody
Grotowski Institute and Kugacz-Semerci Studio
TMP Physical theatre
Physical theatre of emotions. A man decides to leave his partner, but after a sudden accident, he never does. This situation results in an extraordinary shift in bodily impulses and their human relationship.
Pleasance at EICC (Grotowski Institute)
B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 16:30(1h) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 12,15,19,21-22 16:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)
XAug 1 15:15(1h) £8.00
Odin’s Eye and the Art of Seeing
Alice Fernbank
TFKP Storytelling
A proton beam of radiation is fired into Alice's eye. Ultraviolet auroras appear in her vision. A door is opened to the mythical world of Norse gods and their pursuit of "seeing".
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28C
Oedipus Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Edinburgh University Theatre Company FN Dark comedy, Theatre
Muthaf**ka! Classic mythology through a darkly funny new lens. When sleepy Australian suburbia sees Oedipus’ garage smeared with incriminating graffiti, we’re led on a tale of desperation, gossip, and reputation. Visceral, demanding, and delightfully devious.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)
Off the Bench
PIAP Productions
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 7,18 20:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
A lighthearted yet empowering play which revolves around the lives of three female football players, playing for their local team the Walcott Wrens. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug 12-17 09:50(55m)
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Creative Ltd
TFLP New writing
Lucy's in labour. Her sense of self is deteriorating. Claire's an art student. Her latest panic attack means her course could be over. They both have OCD. But they don't know that yet.
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Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 c
Old Man
Jon and Ollie
K Physical theatre, Clown
An old man reminisces while rummaging through his son's belongings. Mischievously recreating childlike memories with an undercurrent of grief, Old Man is a masterpiece of modern clowning, where the anguish of loss is beautifully juxtaposed with innocent joy.
Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 11:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11 11:30(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
The Old Queen's Head
Jumpsuit Productions
TM Comedy, LGBTQ+
Who's your ride or die? Your mum? Best friend? Not David. His is the late Queen Elizabeth II, obviously. Two queens navigate heartbreak, queer joy and self-discovery in this hilarious show about ruling your own heart.
Assembly George Square (The Box)
B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18 13:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 13:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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A smorgasbord of short plays inspired by postcards! Randomly selected cards launch a theatrical mashup of themes and tones: funny/sad, personal/abstract, moving/ bizarre – never the same show twice! Featuring movement, music, dance, surprises and audience participation.
Central Hall (Hall)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Aug 2 12:00(1h10m) £7.00 Aug 3 16:00(1h10m) £7.00
Aug 5 20:00(1h10m) £7.00 Aug 6 14:00(1h10m) £7.00
One in Four Dog Stuff
TFL Comedy, Farce
Four roommates: each one is an alien, and each one believes the other three to be regular degular humans. Watch them contort themselves into increasingly fraught emotional and physical positions to prevent being unmasked as extraterrestrials.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 22:55(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)
One Man Poe:
The Black Cat and The Raven Threedumb Theatre
TK Solo show, Drama
Two of the finest examples of gothic literature. First, an alcoholic confesses his heinous crimes on the eve of his death. Then, a mysterious midnight visit from an ominous talking Raven.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V
One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum Threedumb Theatre
TK Solo show, Horror
Two spine-chilling Edgar Allan Poe classics. First, a murderous madman convincing us of his sanity. Then, a victim of the Spanish Inquisition facing unspeakable mental and physical torture.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
One More Pleasance Theatre Trust
TMP
Charts the adventure, danger and regrets of having that last drink at 3am. Told through the eyes of those struggling to find love. Can soul mates meet on a night out? Let’s have one more and find out...
Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
Karekare Productions Ltd
TLP Music, Drama
A heartwarming new musical play! Love and life can be found in the most unusual places, as nurse/singer-songwriter Bronwyn finds out when she's commissioned to write an album by one of her patients.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Only Human Conundrum Theatre
TFKP Absurdist, Sci-fi
Two beings. A bunker. A near-future overrun by robots. Surrounded by societal decay, wilful misunderstandings and a highly-functioning sociopathic uBot, they question life, love and the meaning of sentience. An AI/human love story for the ages.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Only the Ghosts Can Know Bristol Theatre Program MP Devised
The water you drink has been drunk before. You have a molecule in your foot that belonged to some guy a million years ago. When you die in the flood it will remind you.
Central Hall (Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
OommoO –I Am A Walking Universe lula.xyz TLP Contemporary, Music
When the mind forgets but the body doesn’t, everything is etched into the fabric of DNA. It's the Black Women Curse. OommoO: Afrofuturism through the East-African lens of a first generation immigrant.
Summerhall (Demonstration Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
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Sh!t Theatre and Soho Theatre
TLP Folk, Performance art
Multi award-winning 'Fringe legends' (TimeOut) Sh!t Theatre are back! And we're totally fine! Come sing folk songs with us! We're fine! 'Few companies make shows that are so consistently, outrageously fun*' (Guardian). *fun not guaranteed
Summerhall (TechCube 0)
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Wonder Fools, Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Pleasance
TLP Contemporary, New writing
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld, created by acclaimed Scottish theatre company Wonder Fools. Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:15(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-4,6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 15:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Dan Serridge, Neil Wood and Heather Cartwright
FLP Storytelling, Traditional
The story of Orpheus and Eurydice gets a Scottish twist in this dark and dangerous telling of the famous Greek myth, as the Shetland ballad of King Orfeo swirls into the murky depths of Hades’ underworld. SSSSS (TheQR.co.uk)
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 21-25 18:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Our Teacher's a Troll
Bede's Senior School FjP Children's show
When mischievous twins Joe and Jemima's teacher turns out to be a real-life troll, chaos ensues! From outrageous pranks to daring escapes, follow their escapades as they try to outsmart the terrible troll!
HEYwire Theatre
TFMP Clown, Physical theatre
Do you believe in true love? Meet Odette, a chain-smoking half-swan, half-ballerina stuck in limbo, looking for someone to give her an undying vow of love to set her free. Anyone can break her curse, maybe even you.
Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
Pali and Jay's Ultimate Asian Wedding DJ Roadshow
Rifco Theatre Company and Soho Theatre TMP Character Comedy, Interactive Whoever said there's too many actors in LA hasn't seen the number of DJs in Southall. Facing sabotage, our DJing duo must work together to save the company and ultimately, their bromance.
Assembly George Square Studios (Underground) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2 C
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h15m) £13.50 (£11.50)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 20:00(1h15m) £12.50 (£10.50)
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Higgledy Piggledy Productions TMP New writing, Comedy
Pals is a Scottish adventure-comedy play featuring four crude, chaotic yet completely normal gal pals as they embark on a camping trek in the west of Scotland. Expect outrageous chaos, sticky situations and plenty of Scottish banter.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 b
Aug 3-4,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Panto Macbeth
Mermaids Performing Arts Fund FNP
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-23 11:05(50m) £10.00 (£5.00)
Out of Woodstock
Tom Foreman Productions
TMP New writing
Psychodrama following one man's substance-fuelled odyssey at the infamous Woodstock '99 music festival and his spiralling moral descent. Written and directed by 'one of the most exciting playwrights of this generation' (TheatreWeekly.com).
Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 17:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 17:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
OUTPATIENT
Crowded Room in association with Reading Rep Theatre
TFKP Comedy
'Death is coming for us all. Probably not me though.' Based on real events, OUTPATIENT is the first solo show from award-winning playwright Harriet Madeley: a high-energy interrogation of invincibility that will make you laugh... and so live longer.
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 XAug 1 10:30(1h) £10.00
Aug 19-24 13:50(50m) £8.00
Panto Macbeth, a modern pantomime retelling of Shakespeare's classic? Oh yes it is! Get ready for a heavily abridged, not-entirely-accurate, 50-minute romp through feudal Scotland. There will be blood. There will be jokes. There will be audience participation. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Swans
Vyte Garriga and Flabbergast Theatre
TKP Absurdist, New writing In a closed park at night, a security guard finds a young woman in a ballet dress, making paper swans. In trying to find out what she is doing, he locks them in a continuous never-ending loop.
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:05(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 11:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Paradok Platform: Daily Routine at the Farcical Castle
Paradok Platform
FMP Comedy, New writing
'Darling, your wicked brother The Duke greased me up in butter and rolled me down a hill. You have 45 minutes to convince me not to execute him.' Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Paradok Platform:
Lights Out
Theatre Paradok
FL New writing, Drama
Two sisters with conflicting memories begin to uncover shared trauma. As their conversation moves from playful banter to a painful reality, we start to question the nature of ignorance, growing up and the intricacies of sisterhood.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 16-20 19:30(1h)
Paradok Platform:
Liminal
Paradok Platform
FLP LGBTQ+, New writing
Ex-girlfriends Mar and Esme prepare for Mar's imminent move abroad. As their relationship begins to unravel, so does the fabric of reality itself. Trapped in time, they're forced to contend with love, loss and ominous cosmic forces.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Paradok Platform:
The Dink Rodgers Show
Paradok Platform
TFLP Character Comedy, Sketch show
He has won two Emmys, three Grammys and 84 Oscars. That's right, he's an actor with an EGO! Join us for an unforgettable evening, traversing the length and breadth of his illustrious career.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 5-9 19:30(55m) £9.00 (£6.00)
Paradok Platform:
This Natural Scene
Paradok Platform
FLP Drama, Physical theatre
Mother and daughter. Boxes to move. Things to sort through. Her parents have sold the house and it's time to move on; a show about nostalgia, reflection and the ache of leaving the past behind.
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5
Aug 21-25 19:30(1h) £9.00 (£6.00)
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Theatre Xavier – St Xavier High School
TFK
Contemporary, New writing
What do kids really think about their parents? If parents could do it all over again, what would they do differently?
This sometimes light-hearted, sometimes heartbreaking journey is sure to leave you thoughtful, reflective and definitely inspired.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
£10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
Party Girl
Purple Tape Productions
TFLP Storytelling, Rock
A rock'n'roll monologue with a sprinkle of fairy dust, Party Girl is an award-winning theatrical experience from powerhouse performer Lucy Heffernan that takes aim at class, patriarchy and ritzy parents. Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C XAug 1
Ash Caton and Company
KP
Comedy, New writing
This new verse drama from local writer Ash Caton tells the story of John Kay: a self-taught caricaturist who documented Edinburgh's Golden Age with portraits of famous Enlightenment figures and the street-life passing outside his Royal Mile shop.
Virgin Hotels Roof Terrace (Virgin Hotel Roof Terrace) B 0131 226 0000 V 252 G D4
XAug 2-3 19:30(1h10m) (Free Ticketed) Aug 5-9,12,14-16 19:30(1h10m)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6, £8, £10, £12
Patsy Byrne is Dead! (B*tch Eat B*tch)
An Exciting New TFL Dark Comedy, New writing Sexy, camp and nepotistic. Welcome to Patsy's funeral. She was found dead in her trailer, hit over the head with her daddy's Emmy. Her best friends attend her funeral, which one killed her? theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
Slip the Tongue Productions
FM Contemporary, Thriller
Two women's obsession with spying on their ex unfolds in a gripping tale of suspense. Watch as moral lines blur and the characters go to desperate lengths to reclaim agency from the man who wronged them. An absolute must-see! theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
FPK New writing
Penny lives in a world on fire. Nobody has time for stories. Acclaimed playwright Glyn Maxwell (Best Play on the Fringe winner, British Theatre Guide) returns to the Fringe with this play about fiction and mortality. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-23 13:35(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00
Super-8-Auteur
FL Immersive, Storytelling
Persistent Shadows is an ensemble storytelling production. Join five friends on a journey through the 1980s and experience the chaotic world Margaret Thatcher caused and the impact it still has today. Will the vicious cycle ever change?
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug 19-24 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£9.00) (£20.00 F)
Petty Tyrant
Carlotta-B-from-1593 – The Ultimate Feminist Shakespearean Contemporary Leading Lady FL Cabaret, Satire
Is Shakespeare a tyrant or just petty? You will decide the verdict. It’s Judge Judy meets The Apprentice with Shakespeare and live jazz. Starring Carlotta-B-from-1593 as Anonymous Chirrullus Battillus: the original badass bitch. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug 9-10,12-17,19-23 23:10(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
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Picasso 2033
WaitDog (China/UK)
K New writing, Multimedia
Dive into a future where AI dominates art, and explore the essence of creativity and identity amidst technology’s tide. A thought-provoking journey bridging past and future.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
ETC
Tj Adaptation, Comedy
Dorian, a hedonistic socialite, unknowingly sets a curse for his portrait to age in return for eternal beauty... with tragic consequences. A fast-paced adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic featuring music, slapstick and Wildean wit. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 5-6,8-10 12:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Aug 7 12:15(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
Pillock
Knock & Nash
TLP Comedy, New writing
Pillock has ADHD and is trying to keep his head above water; drowning in loneliness, hook-up culture and medical role plays. Stagnant. When he meets Eugene everything changes, but will he be Mr Right or Mr Right Now? Assembly Rooms (Front Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2R
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BoonDog Theatre
TFKP New writing, Dark Comedy
A new darkly comic story of fantasy versus reality. 'If you follow someone too far down a path you don't recognise, you risk not being able to find your way back.' What will you believe? 'Astonishing' (Stage).
Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 12:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 12:00(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Piss Girls
Brooke McCloy and Samantha Dilena
FLP Devised, Contemporary
Why the hell are girls always going to the bathroom together? What are they doing in there? This debut show explores the ups and downs, the trials and tribulations of what goes down in the girl's bathroom.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 12-17 19:40(45m) £6.00 (£5.00)
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Placeholder
Rose Lane Productions FK Drama, New writing
Following the death of an ex-girlfriend, Sophie (an atheist) decides to become a nun. It’s a decision which proves unpopular, particularly with her boyfriend. Placeholder looks at love, grief and how selfish we can be in both.
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Planetarium Lates: You Are Here
Dynamic Earth K Family-friendly, Immersive
A one-of-a-kind, astronomer-led, immersive planetarium journey from our planet to the farthest reaches of the Solar System and into the unknown. A wee helping of some cosmic perspective while always remembering that: You. Are. Here.
Dynamic Earth (Planetarium) B 0131 550 7800 V 315 G D6 2
Aug 6-8,13-15,21-22 18:00(45m) £14.00 (£12.00)
A Play by John
Mule Productions / Marc Wadhwani and Jules Smekens
TFLP Dark Comedy, New writing Matteo and Reggie, fuelled by John's suggestion, build their own coffins. This new writing unfolds as they grapple with existence, hope and fate.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 22:10(40m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 OC) (£28.00 F)
Theatre Uncut and Grace Dickson Productions
TFMP Drama, New writing
Three friends are hunting for love. They’re filthy, brutal and full of hope. Multi award-winning Julia Grogan (Gunter), Theatre Uncut and GDP present this hysterical, poignant new play that follows three young women growing up and navigating their desires.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26a G F5 2C
17:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)
Plenty of Fish in the Sea
House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Clockfire Theatre Company present TL Physical theatre, Contemporary
A traveller is rescued from the ocean. His lodgings in an ancient monastery bring him face to face with an unsettling kind of hook-up culture. A physical and highly visual piece of narrative theatre.
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 XAug 1 11:25(45m) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-10,16-18,23-24 11:25(45m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,20-22 11:25(45m) £13.00 (£12.00)
XAug 1 19:25(1h) £10.00
plewds
Kathrine Payne
TFLP Clown, LGBTQ+
An explosive examination of a queer relationship gone bad. Drag, lip-sync and clowning collide in a pop cultural mash-up of chaos and confusion. Being queer is the best, right? Mary Dick Award Winner 2024.
Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Plotters
Twilight Theatre Company
TLP New writing, Comedy
It's a grave business. A clandestine cabal of misfits attempt their ultimate heist. Hilarious, fast-paced world premiere by Fringe First winner Brian Parks. From the team behind Fringe 2023 show Shortlist: 'Perfectly crafted, deeply intelligent and supremely witty' (Scotsman). Assembly Rooms (Front Room) B
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Twilight Theatre Company
TKP New writing, Comedy
A dotcom billionaire pays an esteemed American theatre company to translate Shakespeare into English (Wait. What?). A world premiere three-character comedy based on an (unbelievably) true story from the Fringe First award-winning team, Brian Dykstra and Margarett Perry.
Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 15:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 8,12-15,20-22 15:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Pool (No Water)
Fuzed Theatre Company TFL
Mark Ravenhill's Pool (No Water) tears up the ideals of friendship and art revealing a collective jealousy when fame and success lands on one person, leaving others in the shadows.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 5-10 13:05(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
Practice of Zen
Theatre Ronin (Hong Kong)
K Physical theatre, Contemporary
Experience the spirit of Wuxia. Not a fairytale for grown-ups, but a medium to evoke thinking between the personal and social. Theatre Ronin recreates folklore in the contemporary emotional landscape. Inspired by the writings of Li Shoumin.
Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)
B 0131 581 5555
Available On Demand From Aug 2 (1h30m)
Pay What You Can from the following prices: £20, £16, 12, £8, and £3.
Precious Cargo
sruth-mara in association with An Lanntair
TFKP Storytelling, Artist(s) of Colour
As children they were evacuated from the Vietnam war. Fifty years on, Barton and Andy are still trying to find out who they are. Operation Babylift adoptees tell their own stories in this powerful, timely new show.
Summerhall (Demonstration Room) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 15:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 15:10(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Pretty Delusional
Gianna MiliciTFMP Musical Comedy, Storytelling
Pretty Delusional is a musical comedy about a horny hopeless romantic fighting to stay true to herself in the face of rejection. The battle of loving too much or not at all, while trying not to vomit.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
XAug 2-3 17:10(45m) £7.00 Aug 4-10,12-24 17:10(45m) £10.00
FKP Solo show, New writing
The long walk home. A treatise on the roles we assume when things get scary and the expectations afterwards. The four Fs: no, not the dirty ones you know... New work by two tired Texans.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 09:55(50m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 10:45(50m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
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The Mollys Productions
MP Comedy, New writing
This fatally funny new comedy follows five law students as they fight to figure out "whodunnit" and how they can protect themselves when their eccentric tutor drops dead at a dinner party.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 13:55(1h) £14.00 (£11.00) S
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Prime Meat
University of York Drama Society
FM Dark comedy
Five years ago, Esme and Chris moved to the idyllic Cotswold village of Raperton-on-the-Water. While Esme has adapted to village life, Chris is struggling. As the community fete approaches, the sinister reality of the village is revealed.
Puddles and Amazons
Guy Woods, Rachel Flynn, Balenji Mwiche
TKP Storytelling, LGBTQ+
A boy eats an ice lolly and freezes internally. A lover cleans piss from his grandmother's nice carpet. Performer and world’s wettest foley artist Guy Woods tells a queer coming-of-age story about grief and male tenderness. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Summerhall (Demonstration Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Pulse
By the Bonfire Theatre
FKP New writing, Fantasy
When everything around Devin continues to grow and decay, why is the flower in his room showing no signs of change? When all of nature is governed by chaos, why is that same flower now producing a steady pulse?
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Professor Where
Technobabble Productions
FL Musical Comedy, Sci-fi
This new musical comedy follows John B Stevens, the disillusioned showrunner of famous sci-fi TV show Professor Where. While writing his final season, John finds himself trapped in the very world he is desperately trying to escape.
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 21:55(1h35m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£6.00 SC) (£24.00 F)
Sparrowbill Productions
MP Comedy, Stand-up
'If men are such visual creatures, why can’t they see my texts?!' Projection: a comedic journey through the complexities of modern relationships, where psychological expectations meet theatrical projections. Follow Lucy as she navigates the ups-and-downs of digital age romance.
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)
B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5
Aug 1-25 19:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 2-10 13:15(50m) £10.00
The Broadcast Studios
TFM Drama, Poetry
Psyche, a Romani countess and poet, wanders across Europe during the Napoleonic era. Based on the Hungarian book Psyche: Writings of an Erstwhile Poetess by Sandor Weores, translated to English for the first time. A self-cleansing in 60 minutes.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
W!ld Rice
K Comedy
When accused by her tech-bro fiancé of being 'too emotional', overachieving journalist Anya prepares a slide deck to save her relationship. Written 'straight from the uterus' by Amanda Chong, Psychobitch is a darkly funny, thought-provoking dissection of gender power.
Summerhall (TechCube 0)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
XAug 1 19:45(1h15m) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 19:45(1h15m) £17.00 (£14.50)
Queen
Chronicles of Ikaro in Association with Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd
Tj Spoken word, Historical
The reign of the only Empress Queen is a prism through which the entire crown can be seen via Victoria’s journals and letters.
Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
QUEENS
Anne Welenc, Made In Germany Showcase
FLP Drag, Opera
Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I return as undead drag queens when the gates to the present suddenly open. Alongside Penthesilea and Valkyrie, they confront history and patriarchal structures in this dazzling musical drama, exploring gender, power and identity.
Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C a
XAug 13 21:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 14-18,20-25 21:15(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
The Queen's Head
SRT Theatre with Rhys Williams
TM Comedy, Cabaret
Enter the flamboyant depths of a Victorian Music Hall... When the founder of The Queen’s Head mysteriously disappears, cabaret, melodrama and revenge unfurl... Devastated dames, grieving wives, stressed-out showmen and title deeds feature in this solo tour-de-force.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 23:10(35m) £5.00 (£3.00)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 23:10(35m) £9.00 (£7.00)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 23:10(35m) £7.00 (£5.00)
Radium Girls King's Company
TFj Drama
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure and luminous watches the latest rage, until the girls painting them fell desperately ill. Inspired by a true story, King’s Company (SSSSS BroadwayBaby.com, 2019) present this thrilling and powerful ensemble piece. Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 5-10 13:50(55m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)
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Twisted Tales
TFj Family-friendly, Absurdist
Twisted Tales bring you yet another brilliantly, inventive, physical (and slightly bonkers!) take on the fairytale
Rapunzel... and her discovery that being a heroine is not all it’s cracked up to be!
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 5-9 11:20(50m) £6.00 (£4.00) (£18.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Rat House
Aireborne Theatre
FKP
Comedy, New writing
Welcome to Hackton, where cyclists can’t read anymore and the library is closing down! It’s up to the local council to save the day. Follow our bumbling councillors as they try to put resentments aside and work together.
Rebels and Patriots
Floating Shed
TMP Drama, Political
Israeli-Palestinian co-creation. Four young people in Israel on how mandatory conscription to the IDF affects them. Voices for peace and coexistence under the pressures of politically motivated violence. Who's a rebel? Who's a patriot?
Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 14-24 20:15(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)
Rat King Gospel
Cup of Teatre and New Celts Productions
TFMP New writing, Drama
A coincidence or an act of a god? Are the children who created a god as a game responsible for the harm it caused, even if they didn’t know what they were asking for?
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
XAug 4 13:45(1h15m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24 13:45(1h15m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Rat Tails (WIP)
Jeremy McClain
MP Storytelling, LGBTQ+
Jeremy McClain stars in Rat Tails, a one-man show. Follow Jasper, a neurotic, gay, American model agent married into the British upper-class, as he awaits his baby's arrival in this poignant and funny exploration of impending fatherhood. Fruitmarket (Studio) B 0131 225 2383 V 359 G D5 2
XAug 1-2 17:00(1h) Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18 17:00(1h)
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Rave
Edinburgh Little Theatre
TMP Musical theatre, Interactive
Set in a rave club, we see the lives and battles of a group of friends coming to terms with getting older and the reality of faded dreams and ambitions. Jukebox musical with interaction from the audience.
Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-25 23:10(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)
Megan Prescott / Something for the Weekend
TMP Dark Comedy, Solo show
Molly was a child-star. Now she's considering porn. Question what it means to earn a living performing, as Megan Prescott (Channel 4's Skins) takes you to a world of child stars, strip clubs, and casting couches. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 X
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 17:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.50)
The Red Room
Mint Theatre
FKP Horror, Storytelling
Could you spend the night in a haunted room? Armed with a single torch, a woman attempts to do just that. HG Wells' gripping and darkly funny story is brought to life in a one-woman storytelling show.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Alex Macfarlane
FMP Spoken word, Solo show
A man attempts to map aspects of his mental health through perhaps the worst medium possible: poetry. Watch as I make sense of myself whilst hiding that I'm actually making you my therapist.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
62 Gladstone Street
FLP Devised, Political
A play about survival. An archive for future generations. Collect, document. What have you witnessed? Nobody is a nobody. Life just moves. Hope is hope is hope again. We all have something to play for. You're not my enemy.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C
Remythed
Bet'n Lev Theatre
L Storytelling, Comedy
Mind if we tell you some stories? Myths and legends as you've never seen them before. A show full of insight, dreams and wisdom that'll leave you joyful, a bit tearful and questioning every story you've ever been told.
Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)
B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
REVENGE: After the Levoyah
Plotnek Productions and Nick Cassenbaum
TFLP Dark Comedy, Political
A ragtag Yiddishe crew attempts to kidnap Jeremy Corbyn. This madcap, satirical romp examines diasporic antisemitism, the dangers of collective hysteria, and how far one nonagenarian can throw a jar of chraine from a moving vehicle.
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580
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Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside
Alchemation and Stamptown
TMP Musical Comedy, Alternative Comedy
Can infertility be funny? Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, songwriter (and new mom) Riki Lindhome explores this question in her musical. She stars in Wednesday, Knives Out and is one half of musical duo Garfunkel and Oates.
Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 17:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-4,6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 17:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Ring That Bell! Not So Nice! Theatre Company
MP Immersive, New writing
Ding! Welcome to Hell! Ring That Bell is an immersive dark comedy in which Lucy and Bubs, two fallen angels, are tasked with inducting newcomers into hell. The last inductions haven't gone well... 13th time’s the charm. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Aug 19-24 18:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Ripper Out of Office Theatre (UK/USA)
TL Thriller, True-life
1888, London. A bold female reporter, desperate to make a name for herself, starts tracking a string of gruesome murders. When she finds herself facing the killer, they begin a deadly game of cat and mouse.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 5-6,10-11 14:35(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9 14:35(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Rita Lynn: Life Coach
One More Productions / Something for the Weekend
TMP Dark Comedy, Solo show
Think you’ve hit rock bottom, then realise you’re nowhere near?... become a life coach. Inspired by her own experiences of spiraling addiction, Louise Marwood writes and stars in this honest and hilariously dark cautionary tale. Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 19:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,22-25 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 7,12,14,19-21 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Ritual: Red
Valeriya Pushkareva
TFLP Solo show, Storytelling Life is a fragile magic we are trying to hold, always hoping to fully grasp it. At this point of humanity's evolution we think we know everything but, at the same time, we have never been as lonely... Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 11:40(50m) £11.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F) S
Laura Thurlow
TFMP Comedy, Poetry
Virginia Woolf, Ophelia and ADHD. Rejection sensitivity and the siren call of the sea. When times get tough, sometimes a gal just needs to take some River Time. Zany, comic and heartfelt one-woman show from writer Laura Thurlow. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio)
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Bill Kenwright Ltd, Paul Taylor-Mills and Rob Madge
TK Comedy
Rob Madge's sell-out, award-winning show returns to Edinburgh Fringe. Join Rob as they set out to recreate their childhood Disney Parade – and nobody is gonna rain on it. Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XAug 1 17:30(1h) £12.00 Aug 2-6,8-9,11,15-16 17:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7,13-14 17:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) S
Paul Case
TFNP Storytelling, Horror
New South Wales, 1790. Three convicts escape the penal colony with murder on their minds. When they become lost, it's clear the forest has nightmarish plans for them... Visceral storytelling theatre from writer and actor Paul Case. Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2 r
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A Room of One's Own
Dyad Productions
FK Solo show, Adaptation
Award-winning Dyad Productions return with Virginia Woolf's blisteringly brilliant pre-TED talk. Introducing a different way to look at creativity, it even comments on what life'll be like in the 2020s! Be amused, challenged and changed.
The Fringe at Prestonfield (The Marquee) B 0131 662 2310 V 105 G H6
The Room Upstairs
Baloney Theatre Company
TK Dark Comedy, Puppetry
Invisible illnesses. Puppets. A self-deprecating actor. Biscuits. All of this can be found in the room upstairs, but can you handle the journey up? 'Heartbreaking yet incredible' SSSS (AdventuresInTheatreland.com).
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:30(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 12:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
RTFM (Read The F***ing Manual)
DNA Studio
TFKP Physical theatre, Immersive
In the heart of chaos and conflict, a couple embark on a seemingly ordinary task: assembling an IKEA wardrobe. With immersive sound and audience engagement, RTFM explores humans' resilience in the face of adversity.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
XAug 2-4 14:00(50m) £8.00 Aug
Aug 5-10 21:00(1h) £15.00
The Ruffian on the Stair
EGTG
TK Drama, Dark Comedy
Mike drives his van for irregular contracts; Joyce has swapped her profession for a home. Enter Wilson, a cocky young man seeking help in exacting a violent and idiosyncratic revenge in Joe Orton's early drama. The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
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No Frills Theatre Company
K LGBTQ+, Drama
Yonni is a 17-year-old gay Jewish kid. It's the last day of term and he is avoiding everything. The only person he wants to be around, think about, be about is... Adam.
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theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2)
R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots
The Meadows School
K Dark comedy, Sci-fi
The play that introduced the word 'Robot' to the world. The creation of artificial beings revolutionises labour and industry. As these robots gain self-awareness, profound questions about humanity and the consequences of scientific progress emerge.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
A Rustle
3Bugs Fringe Theatre
FLP Drama, New writing
Having moved away from the quiet village that raised her, Emmy’s perspectives on life are changing. Those she once idolised now seem stagnant and backwards. Where does this leave her when she returns to the community she left? Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Salomé, Tragedy of the Femme Fatale
Maryam S Holleman
TFN Solo show, International
An exploration of the life of the seductive beauty, from her origins as an unwanted child to the dance that would make her infamous – shedding light on the redemptive power of death.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 21:50(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)
Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)
Sam Blythe
TL Physical theatre, Clown
An elastic-bodied reimagining of Hamlet, told entirely from his perspective. Combining physical theatre, mime and clowning, this show is for anyone who did the Dane to death at school.
Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 12:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:55(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22 12:55(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Same Team
Traverse Theatre
TL New writing, Storytelling
Five women unite with a singular ambition: to achieve what no Scot has ever done – win the Homeless World Cup. Their journey is an uplifting whirlwind through the triumphs and trials of homeless football.
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 3 14:30(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50) Aug 4 21:30(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10,15,20,24 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11,16,21,25 16:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 8,13,17,22 19:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 9,14,18,23 10:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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The Crunch Collective
FKP New writing, Comedy
Partly autobiographical play capturing the early years of school. Delves into the dynamics of Azza, Jake and Sammy, a dysfunctional trio whose friendship turns sour, leading Azza to devise a devious plan exploiting Sammy's weaknesses. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 19-23 21:50(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F) S
The Life and Times of Mona Mae
Alex Green / Rich Watkins Productions / PBH’s Free Fringe
N LGBTQ+, Comedy
From holiness to glorious holes, Mona reflects on her long queer life. Hold on to your hats and clutch those pearls, girls – it's getting naughty. Trigger warnings: all of them. PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms) B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5
Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-24 20:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Sandcastles
LEU Creations
FMP New writing, Solo show
Alex is ordered to attend a mysterious new therapy scheme. It doesn't take long to realise that his issues, and the powers that brought him there, are more complex than first thought. Written and performed by Alexander Hetrick. Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
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The Santa Ana Crossed Wires
TLP Multimedia, New writing
The wind blows. A wife gets sick of her husband. A man won’t stop drilling. The neighbour’s carrying a machete. The forest’s on fire. Is a strong wind all it takes to tip us over the edge?
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre)
B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2 13:35(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11 13:35(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9 13:35(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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Sardark
The Bold Jingles FMP New writing, Contemporary
What does it mean to become a citizen of the United Kingdom? Join Emily and Elena as they navigate love, identity, and their clash of cultures. Experience a poignant journey of resilience and belonging in this compelling immigrant narrative.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 11:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SDOC) (£20.00 F)
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Sardines
The Blank Slate Ensemble TFL Comedy
Join William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge in their epic voyage across the sea in an inflatable liferaft. Will they survive the journey? Can they even survive each other?
An absurdist comedy, so good you might wee.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
XAug 2 20:15(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 3-10,12-17 20:30(55m) £9.50 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Documental Productions, Bristol Old Vic and Pleasance
TLP Dark comedy
Sheridan’s church is closing, Adult Social Care are on her case and she can't work out what ingredients she needs from Homebase to make a bomb. An explosive show about strength, love and community. 'Very, very funny' (Molly Naylor). Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28C
The Scot and the Showgirl
Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman TjP Musical theatre
Starring Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle and West End leading man Norman Bowman. A wee true(ish) musical thingamajig about a perfectly imperfect relationship. Touchingly funny: expect love, tartan, terrific tunes and a crackin' band. World premiere.
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4
15:50(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)
The Screen Test
Bebe Cave in association with BIGHEAD Comedy TMP Comedy, Character Comedy
The Screen Test: A one-woman dark comedy about delusion, desperation and dreams. Betsy Bitterly is an aspiring actress in 1930s Hollywood. What does "making it" really mean? And when do you let go of the dream?
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 15:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 15:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
The Second Coming of Joan of Arc
Catinca Maria Nistor
FK Contemporary
Defiant, irreverent, intelligent and faithful to her own visions, Joan returns to share her story with a contemporary audience and unmask the brutal misogyny behind male institutions.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 19-23 11:25(55m) £20.00 (£18.00) (£72.00 F) S
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Seconds to Midnight Love Song Productions
TKP Drama, LGBTQ+
Exploring queer friendship, platonic love and nuclear anxiety, Seconds to Midnight follows Jo and Eddie through the first seven minutes of their friendship and the final seven hours of the world.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:45(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:45(1h) £13.50 (£12.00) Aug 8,12-13,15,19-20,22,26 11:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)
The Secret Poetess of Terezin
Lenka Lichtenberg / Senisdream Productions
FKP Music, Spoken word Immerse yourself in an intimate narrative based on passionate love poems written by the artist’s grandmother in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Savour the gorgeous music that won Canada’s top music prize in 2023. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 12-17 12:55(50m) £10.00
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The Selkie Oor Theatre
TFLP Dark comedy, New writing
Local lads Finlay and Ciaran are working the last ferry to the Isle of Bute, trying to distract themselves from the unusual happenings on board. But unbeknownst to them, a Selkie follows close behind looking for a husband.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Pickle Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 28
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The Selkie's Wife
Elisabeth Flett
TFL Folk, LGBTQ+
A new queer folk performance from the mind of award-winning writer, musician and theatre-maker, Elisabeth Flett. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
5-10 14:05(50m) £9.00 (£7.00)
Sell Me: I Am from North Korea
Sora Baek
TLP Solo show, Drama
A 15-year-old North Korean girl sells herself to save her dying mother. Will she survive in a merciless foreign land, where her existence is illegal? Inspired by courageous stories of North Korean defectors. Pleasance Courtyard (Below)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:35(55m) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:35(55m) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Sense and Sensibility
Viva Arts
Fj Comedy, Adaptation
A playful and funny adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel by Kate Hamill. Join award-winning Viva Arts for a fast-paced and entertaining rendition of the classic novel following the fortunes of the Dashwood sisters. Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 14:35(1h30m) £14.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
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Catrin Ody. Brooklyn Bottling Company. FMP Comedy, Drama
Saturday night at the office and all the interns are assembled to shred paper. This dark comedy is a unique insight into the mind of the panicked Gen-Z twentysomething, living the NYC corporate dream. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-23 23:05(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 S) (£20.00 F)
September 11, 1973: The Day Salvador Allende Died LakeArts Foundation (USA)
L Drama, Historical
A coup led by Augusto Pinochet will oust Chile’s democratically-elected president. As Allende anxiously considers his options, he’s challenged by a mysterious man to the final chess game of his life.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 17-18,24-25 13:00(1h15m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 19-20 13:00(1h15m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
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(in Response to an Unfortunate Incident in the School Lavatories)
The Morton Players (Guildford High School)
Tj Drama, Contemporary
Something was written. Smeared. On the walls. We wish to draw a line and move on. A play exploring the political pandemonium of apology.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 2 13:55(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C) (£12.00 F)
Aug 3-6 13:55(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 7-9 13:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
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Sessions
Working Progress Collective
TL New writing, Neurodiversity-led
George Boucher has narrowly missed serving time in prison for a violent offence. Can an unconventional youth officer peel back George's defences, allowing him the space to grow and heal?
ZOO Playground (Playground 2)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 14:20(1h) £10.00 (£5.00)
Completely Happy Again
Queen Mary Theatre Company
FK New writing, Dark comedy
The seven stages of grief are a familiar concept to those who are grieving, have grieved or will grieve. Do you wish you could face each stage and meet them and understand them?
theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 12,14,16,19,21,23 15:40(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
The Sex Lives of Puppets
Blind Summit
TM Puppetry, Comedy
Puppets talk dirty. 'Inventive, silly and visually arresting comedy... with moments of heartfelt tenderness' SSSS (Stage). 'Is it too early to start talking about the best shows of the year?' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 21:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,8-11,15-18,21-25 21:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 12-13,19-20 21:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) S
The Shadow Boxer
Lucas English
TFMP Solo show, New writing
Portsmouth's most-promising featherweight boxer races towards his ultimate goal – competing in the 1968 Olympic Games and proving himself as a true champion. But can anyone control how their story will be told in an uncertain future?
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 2-10,12-20 22:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Shadow Necropolis
Mochinosha Puppet Company
Tj Puppetry, Family-friendly
A spooky fantasy adventure. A girl with anxiety must rescue her friend from a city of skeletons. Award-winning cinematic shadow puppetry. Hundreds of puppets create a live animated movie. From the creators of Shadow Kingdom. SSSSS (Now Magazine).
Assembly Roxy (Upstairs) B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5
XAug 1 11:15(1h) £8.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19,21-22,26 11:15(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Shadow Walking
Peter Chand, Ruth Kirkpatrick and Tom Lyne
FLP Storytelling, Jazz
Acclaimed storytellers Peter Chand and Ruth Kirkpatrick seek to excavate stories which are not often told – out of the shadows and onto centre stage. With a unique jazz score from musician Tom Lyne on double bass.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 10 18:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 11-14 20:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)
Shakespeare for Breakfast C theatre
TUP Comedy, Family-friendly
The Bardic Breakfasters are back! Fringe favourites since 1992, C theatre's sensational Shakespearience returns for another year of pentameter, puns and pastries. Perfect for hardened Bard fans or blank verse virgins. Free coffee, croissants! Book early. www.ctheatre.com
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 10:00(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 10:00(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 10:00(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Shakespeare's Mothello and Other Parodies
Shakespeare's School
FKP Comedy, Sketch show Shakespeare’s Mothello and Other Parodies is a comedy sketch show inspired by the characters in Shakespeare's plays performed by students at Shakespeare's School, Stratford-Upon-Avon. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 11:10(45m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F) S
Shellshocked – An Explosive New Play
Richard Jordan Productions, 412, with Harrogate Theatre, LBT, Ketchup, Pleasance TLP New writing, Historical From the team behind SSSSS (Telegraph) multi award-winning Heroin(e) for Breakfast, Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me. Horrors of war have broken young Wesley; the madness he encounters beyond it may push him to destruction. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 10:50(1h10m) £7.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 10:50(1h10m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 10:50(1h10m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 19 13:35(1h10m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Sheol
Grotowski Instutite and Studio WACHOWICZ/FRET
TMP Performance art
Sheol is a theatrical séance and a contemporary lamentation inspired by Górecki’s Symphony No.3 and Chagall paintings. 75 minutes of density, accompanied by live music, created by Total Theatre Award and Herald Angel winner, director Jaroslaw Fret.
Pleasance at EICC (Grotowski Institute)
B 0131 556 6550 V 150b G E2 2
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 20:30(1h15m) £20.00 (£19.00)
Aug 12,15,19,21-22 20:30(1h15m) £18.00 (£17.00) S
Sherlock Holmes and the Man Who Believed in Fairies
Coed Celyn Productions (Wales)
TKP New writing, Drama
Sherlock Holmes confronts his deadliest enemy yet: his creator, Conan Doyle. They clash over the real-life case of two girls who claim to have photographed fairies. Ultimately, it’s logic versus belief.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 16:05(1h25m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 16:05(1h25m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 16:05(1h25m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
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Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Blue Orange Arts
FjP
Drama, Storytelling
Can Sherlock Holmes unfurl this chilling mystery before the hound strikes again? A beautifully crafted one-man retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous tale is brought to the stage.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 17:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 19,21-24 13:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act
Fringe Management
TK Classical, Drama
It is 1916. Drawn from two years of Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve The Last Act. A shocking secret is revealed. Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 14:25(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:25(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22 14:25(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
The Shoe Tree
New World Monkey FLP Multimedia
The Shoe Tree: Why aren’t certain groups of people considered gangs? A multimedia production pulling the curtain back on the people we admire and seek protection from, but don’t want you to think of them as gangs. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 19-24 15:10(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Shotgunned
Kangaroo Court
TFL Comedy, Drama
Described as equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, Shotgunned is a new, intimate piece of theatre following a young couple who unexpectedly fall out of love. It is a deeply relatable tale of joy, loss and reconciliation. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)
A Show About Tomorrow
Disaster Class
TFLP Musical theatre, Dark comedy
A one-act musical set in the 90s at Bailey's 21st birthday party. The party is going as well as any party could go, until it is rudely interrupted... by the end of the world. Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 3,5-10 11:35(1h) £12.00 (£6.00) (£3.00 S) (£20.00 F)
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Displacement Theatre
FMP Character comedy
Show How It's Thespian is an acting masterclass that you should be honoured to attend. Hosted by the acting prodigies and co-founders of the Artistic Royal School of Excellence (ARSE) Billingsworth and Worthingtons. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Shower Chair
Ben Fallaci
TFN New writing, Alternative Comedy
Where better to come clean than in the shower? Shower Chair tells a story about exposing truths, confronting toxic friendships, and how to pick ourselves up after slipping. It's honest, vulnerable – and a little naked too.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24 20:50(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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The Shroud Maker
Andy Jordan Productions
TLP Drama, New writing
Hajja Souad sells shrouds for burying the dead in Gaza. They are always in demand. This moving black comedy takes us on the courageous journey of her life to create a vivid portrait of life in Palestine.
Pleasance Dome (10 Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28
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The Signalman
Paragon Theatre Collective
TK Drama, Adaptation
A signalman is haunted by a mysterious figure standing by a railway tunnel. He's sure it's a warning – but what is it warning against? The classic Charles Dickens ghost story retold in a compelling solo show.
ZOO Southside (Studio)
B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 14:55(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)
A Silent Scandal
DBN Productions FLP Drama
Ireland, the 1970s. A scandal has struck deep at the heart of the school. The boys sense it, the teachers whisper about it, and the Headmaster knows all too well where it might lead... 'Impressive' (Irish World).
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 13:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Silt Song
Quirky Robur Theatre Company FKP Music, Drama
What belongs in a Victorian woman’s trousseau? Something old, something new... a plan of escape? From tabloids, court cases, and waterway maps, Silt Song weaves a modern folktale amid Thames tributaries. Love, blame, sisters, brothers, rivers and rage.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 7-9 11:30(50m) £6.00 (£4.50) (£4.00 C)
Simply Grimm
The Janus Players RP Comedy, Compilation
What do you do when your flight’s delayed for the fourth time as you're heading to the Fringe? You could be grim or Simply Grimm – a fun-filled, energetic romp through the tales of the Brothers Grimm.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 2,7 14:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 5 10:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 6 16:00(1h) £7.00 S M
Sinatra: Raw
Andy Jordan Productions with Richard Shelton (USA/UK)
K Live music, Cabaret
After sell-out runs in London, New York and LA, Richard Shelton’s masterful, critically acclaimed, multi award-winning show returns to reveal the man behind the myth. Described as world’s best interpreter of Sinatra. ‘Phenomenal’ (BBC.co.uk). ‘A must-see’ (Times). www.andyjordanproductions.co.uk
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Aug 12-13,19-20 21:00(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 14-15,21-22 21:00((1h5m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 16-18,23-25 21:00(1h5m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Singin' I'm No a Billie, She's a Tim
NLP Theatre Company TK Comedy
Takes you on an hilarious journey as Rangers fan (Billie) and a Celtic Fan (Timmy) are forced to confront each other’s cultures and beliefs if they stand any chance of being released.
Pleasance at EICC (Lomond) B 0131 556
Singin' I'm No a Billy, He's a Tim
Singing Sands
Oor Theatre
K Dark Comedy, New writing
Two siblings return to their late gran's house on the Isle of Eigg, finding her stuff loaded into a van by their long-lost cousin. They've got until the ferry arrives to reconcile, grieve and resist battering each other.
ZOO Playground (Playground 3)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
Aug 12-20,22-25 13:25(50m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Aug 19-25 14:00(1h20m) £12.00
Singing the Diaphragm Blues and Other Sexual Cacophonies
Rebecca Lea McCarthy
FM Dark comedy, True-life
Weaving a tapestry of insights with wry humour, Singing the Diaphragm Blues and Other Sexual Cacophonies explores the tragic, hilarious and baffling road of silence travelled by women in Western culture.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
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Aug 5-10 19:00(1h15m) £15.00
EGTG
TKP Drama, New writing
What skeleton was Dr James Barry (pioneering surgeon, duellist, equestrian, outrageous flirt and public-health reformer) hiding for decades? How did a Caribbean manservant help preserve the doctor's secret? Compelling new writing about a shamefully forgotten nonpareil.
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
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Sisters Three TheatreGoose
TFLP New writing, Theatre
A birthday party, an escape heist, and the takedown of the male literary canon. All in a day's work for the Prozorov sisters. TheatreGoose return to Summerhall with Sisters Three; a daring exploration of Chekhov's classic. Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1-2 21:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 3-11,13-18,20-26 21:10(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Sisyphean Quick Fix
Written by Bettina Paris, Directed by Nicky Allpress
TMP New writing, Dark comedy
Krista lives in London. Pip in Malta. All their lives, their father has enjoyed a drink. Finally reunited, they’re seeing things as they are. Bettina Paris’s play is a heartfelt comedy drama about family, migration, and addiction.
Pleasance Courtyard (Below)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 11:05(55m) £10.00
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:05(55m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 11:05(55m) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Six Feet Under Theatre with Teeth FKP New writing, Thriller
Nuclear war. Eight neighbours escape underground, with no idea when (or if) rescue will come. Paranoia simmers, tensions skyrocket and their fragile peace begins to fracture, as the line between living and surviving starts to blur.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 12:55(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)
Skeleton Crew
Beautiful Machine Productions FLP New writing, Comedy
A workplace comedy about a pirate crew. Features sea monsters, sword fights, sinister corporations, snarky exes and worst of all... safety inspections. Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 18:40(50m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
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The Edinburgh University Theatre Company TFK New writing, Comedy
Murder? Mystery? Toilets?! Slash is a new black comedy whodunnit set in the toilets at a school reunion. Do you like Agatha Christie but want more peeing? This is the show for you. We promise it isn’t just toilet.
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 16:55(50m) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 2-11 16:55(50m) £9.00 (£7.00)
Modge Podge Plays
TFKP New writing, Contemporary
You’re invited to the sleepover! Join two best friends in this sweet, sparkly, and wild new play that embodies girlhood in all its gruesome glory. They’re gonna play, dance, and shave their legs for the very first time(!).
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 21:55(55m) £6.00 (£3.00) Aug 5-10 21:55(55m) £6.00 (£3.00) Aug 12-17 10:10(55m) £6.00 (£3.00) Aug 19-24 12:35(55m) £6.00 (£3.00)
Slow Burn
Mermaids Performing Arts Fund
FNP
When things go wrong in the real world, why not write a fanfiction where they go right? In Slow Burn, meet friends Yasmine Nugent, Archie Ostroff III and Willa Paddington, who find refuge in a fantastical fashion.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
*Smoke Not Included
HeadlessActing
FMP Character Comedy, New writing
A show about nothing and everything all at once. Three friends reunite to smoke some weed and to relax. Only problem is, their host, Neil, is twice their age and has half their sanity.
Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)
B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28
So OCD!
Maia Kinney-Petrucha and Susannah Holub
FL Neurodiversity-led, Interactive
Fear experts Maia and Susannah take you on a journey of their darkest secrets (and yours) in this interactive comedy all about living with OCD and anxiety.
St Vincent's (The Undercroft) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 8
So Young
Traverse Theatre in co-production with Raw Material and Citizens Theatre
TMP Dark comedy, Drama
Nothing beats a great night with friends. Douglas Maxwell's dark new comedy follows three old pals, as their casual evening brings to light the challenges of ageing. A hilarious and touching tale.
Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 2 19:00(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50) XAug 3 11:00(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50)
Aug 4 18:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10,15,20,24 16:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11,16,21,25 19:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 8,13,17,22 10:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 9,14,18,23 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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Tin Can Bros
TL Comedy, Musical Comedy JINKLES CHRIST! A group of former kid detectives return to the scene of their greatest unsolved case: the gruesome murder of their talking dog, Cluebert. A f*cked up Scooby Doo from founding members of Team StarKid!
Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)
B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4
XAug 1 18:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 8,12-15,20-22 18:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) S
Scheduled Productions FLP Contemporary, New writing
Someone has been keeping a record. Every day, for 20 years. It’s all in her notebooks: hours worked, money spent, cigarettes smoked. Explore time, rituals and labour in this experimental one-woman play starring Lisa Vetta. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
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Something To Believe In
Brooklyn Bottling Company / Something For The Weekend TFMP Comedy, LGBTQ+
It’s like confession without the guilt. Faith and queerness clash at an all-girls Catholic school in Kentucky, as one senior hurtles to graduation feeling less than blessed. A divinely dark comedy from Sarah Alice Shull. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 2-6,8-10,15-17 22:35(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 7,12-14 22:35(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 19-21 22:15(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 22-24 22:15(55m) £11.00 (£9.00)
Son of a Bitch
The Thelmas in association with Josie Underwood TFLP Dark Comedy, New writing
An air-rage video of a mother calling her toddler a c*nt goes viral in this darkly comic and brutally honest monologue about maternal ambivalence. The debut play from award-winning comedian Anna Morris. Summerhall (Demonstration Room)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C XAug 1 18:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 18:10(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
Sonnets from Suburbia
Penny Peyser
FM Comedy, New writing
Why does Lady Penelope prefer to speak in iambic pentameter and rhyme, dress in an Elizabethan costume and refuse to leave her house? She has a dark secret or two. Come find out!
The Sound of the Space Between
Harri Pitches
TKP Contemporary, Experimental
In the darkness of grief, something is calling. Something is reaching out. But why now? And from where? What would we say to the people we've lost? A sonic adventure into a world beyond.
ZOO Playground (Playground 2)
B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5
Sour Candi
In a Pickle Productions
TFNP Solo show, Comedy
In a South London police station, Candi relives her recent love affair. Tinder date anecdotes, a trip to Thailand, a dodgy threesome... Candi has much to share as she enters a new phase of her life.
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)
B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5
1-11 13:05(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Souvenirs (A Relaxed Show)
Rickety Fidgets
FMP New writing, Solo show
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 12:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Sorry (I Broke Your Arms and Legs) Maybe You Like It
TKP Character Comedy, LGBTQ+
Sam Wilson, Class 8C, is obviously the correct choice for Head Boy. He's got the PowerPoint to prove it. As the race intensifies, will Sam cause another boy grievous bodily harm? See title.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X
1 14:05(1h) £7.50 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:05(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 14:05(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
SOS BRN
Spot on the Ceiling Productions
FM New writing, Dark comedy
Based on a real friendship, SOS BRN is about Brian, a young, stubborn shut-in, dealing with the grief and guilt of losing his best friend as, over one drunken and tumultuous night, he searches for some real answers.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 16:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
The Sound Inside
Cusack Projects Ltd, Half Moon Street Ltd, Traverse Theatre Company
TL Drama, New writing
A solitary Ivy League creative writing professor falls for a mysterious freshman student and asks an unthinkable favour. UK premiere of Adam Rapp's provocative, spellbinding drama. Nominated for six Tony Awards including Best Play. Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2
XAug 3 21:30(1h20m) £17.50 (£12.50) Aug 4 11:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 6,10,15,20,24 10:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 7,11,16,21,25 13:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 8,13,17,22 16:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
Aug 9,14,18,23 19:00(1h20m) £23.00 (£18.00) (£16.00 SC)
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A story of neurodiversity, self-acceptance and service stations. Hanna’s messed up (again): this time she’s leaving. In the wilderness of the M6, will Hanna discover why she’s like this, or drive until there’s no more road?
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FLP Solo show, Spoken word
Saraya Haddad presents her one-woman play about when she performed a play she doesn’t remember. Join her in this fictional retelling as she pieces together what happened that unfortunate night she played Ariel in Shakespeare's The Tempest, whilst spiked.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 16:20(50m) £13.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 S) (£20.00 F)
The Spilling Cup Dracume Theatre
FM Disabled-led, Dark comedy
Sasha is slowly realising that her period symptoms may not be normal. But what is normal when it comes to periods?
We follow her on a darkly funny, searing and heartbreaking journey for answers, support and dignity.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 15:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Spy Movie: The Play! A Cabbage Presents
TKP Comedy, Family-friendly
Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains, an outrageous plot, and... a lack of funding. Prepare to witness The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made! Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 12:00(50m) £10.00
Aug 2-5,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:00(50m) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26
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White Noise Theatre and Ray Productions
TLP Dark comedy
Daisy, a reluctant teaching assistant, is assigned a young Irish traveler to help with his reading. Amid phone calls with her grieving mother, a sexy plumber and whale noises, she finds hope in an unlikely friendship.
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 13:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22,26 13:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
The Squires TFKP Comedy, Historical
Squires is a historical workplace comedy turned comedy of errors as a group of unlikely friends unite under a common goal: to not be accused of murder. There's a three-strike rule when it comes to accusations of heresy.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 11:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.50) (£20.00 F) Aug 12-24 11:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.50) (£20.00 F)
The State of Grace House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Michaela Burger present TNP New writing, Storytelling Grace, a high-class sex worker who rose to meteoric fame on social media, was an activist and modern-day maverick, until suddenly, she died. Award-winning artist Michaela Burger explores her legacy in this one-woman show.
Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
XAug 1 18:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 18:50(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 8,12,14-15,19,21-22 18:50(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
The Steamie
Stage Door Entertainment LTD
TK Comedy, Musical theatre
A time capsule of Glasgow in the 1950s told through everyday conversation, hilarious comedy and songs. Laugh and cry along with Roper's loveable characters in this nostalgic show which continues to entertain local audiences and tourists alike.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin)
B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2
XJul 31-Aug 2 12:00(1h30m) £9.50
Aug 3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22 12:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 12:00(1h30m) £17.00 (£16.00)
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Stepping Out
Leitheatre
TFL Comedy, Drama
We are Stepping Out in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Richard Harris’ award-winning comedy. This wonderfully funny and heart-warming play will be our 40th year on the Fringe! Fun, friendship and tap dancing!
Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre (Main Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 83 G A3 28
XAug 3 19:30(2h30m) £10.00 Aug 5-9,12-16 19:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Aug 10,17 14:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)
Stiff
Gurnwah Productions FNP Comedy
An hilarious laugh-out-loud comedy farce with a smidgeon of murder and a splash of sex. Who would have thought a bit of harmless rumpy-pumpy could be so dead...ly! Written by award-winning Welsh writer Anthony Bunko. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
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Hêng-Chhun Folk Songs Association
UP Drama, Folk
The story revolves around A-êng, a young boy who lives in Hêng-Chhun and strongly desires to eat a chicken leg. A series of events unfold before he finally gets the chicken leg. Scheduled Online Performance at Fringe Online (YouTube) B 0131 226 0000
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Adrian Palmer
TFK Adaptation, Storytelling
I never saw a man I so disliked and yet I can't describe him. Adrian Palmer performs his own adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's epic tale about our capacity for evil.
Paradise in Augustines (The Snug) B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
XAug 2 18:15(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F) Aug 4,6,8,10,13,15,17,20,22,24 12:45(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)
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Ugly Bucket
TLP Clown, Verbatim
Running a food bank is a lot like putting out fires. Ugly Bucket's rallying cry is an inferno of physicality, clowning, original music and transformative personal testimony. 'As enraging as it is brilliant.'
SSSSS (OpeningNights.co.uk); Untapped Winners 2022. Pleasance Courtyard (Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C
14:25(1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 14:25(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
The Suicide Club
Torre del Drago aps.
FM Contemporary
The Suicide Club. A macabre tale by Stevenson. Who must die? Suicide or murder? By drawing a card from the deck, spectators will decide the fate of the characters and the ending will change every time.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 12-17 20:55(45m) £12.00 (£8.00 SUD) (£40.00 F)
Suitcase Show
Trick of the Light Theatre
TKP
A traveller arrives at a border with a stack of battered cases. From within them, whole worlds will emerge... Dark, spiky and inventively staged, from the makers of The Bookbinder comes an eclectic box set of short stories.
Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 14:40(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 14:40(1h) £17.00 (£14.50)
A Summer Night's Firefly Firefly Light jP Devised, Physical theatre
In this summer, a story shall journey from China to Edinburgh, from East to West. Fireflies are our messengers, their luminescent bodies carrying our story, faint yet visible in the summer night for you to behold.
St Vincent's (The Undercroft) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 8
Aug 18 15:00(1h20m) (Free Non-ticketed)
XAug 1 13:50(1h30m) £8.00
Summer of Harold House of Oz, Assembly Festival and Summer of Harold present TK Dark Comedy, New writing Admiration. Envy. Suffocating love. The best things come in threes! Two actors. Three short plays. Summer of Harold is a trio of comedies about clinging and letting go.
Assembly Checkpoint (Assembly Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4
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The Sun King Peedie Productions FLP LGBTQ+, Fantasy
The Sun King is a queer, political coming-of-age fantasy that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, telling the story of a boy’s adolescence through conversations he has with the king of a magical realm.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug 12-24 19:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)
The Sun, the Mountain, and Me Bedivere Arts Company
TK New writing, Solo show
Arthur is just trying to finish his painting. He can't stop. Not until it's finished. Whatever the cost... Award-nominated solo show about art, freedom and the mistakes we make when searching for escape.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
Sophie Swithinbank, Phoebe Ladenburg, HFH Productions, and Nancy Medina
TFL Drama, New writing
Surrender follows Mother's attempt to raise her Daughter. But, gaslit by a lack of sleep, fantasy and reality blur, and Mother risks extinguishing their relationship forever. From the writer of multi award-winning Bacon. 'Beautiful and devastating' SSSSS (Stage).
Summerhall (TechCube 0)
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Suzette
The Frettes
KP Dance, Physical theatre
Witness the rise and fall of Suzette: a washed-up, old Hollywood starlet who lives to dance, drink and please. When tensions rise and Suzette takes the stage, the boundaries of time dissipate, and reality becomes inseparable from delusion.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £8, £10, £12 and £15.
Sycamore Grove
Slainte! Theatre
TFK Drama, Horror
At the world's weirdest dinner party, Ben and Hannah discover magic rituals to manifest the life they always wanted. But what will it cost to maintain perfection? 'Desperate Housewives meets Rosemary's Baby' (CorrBlimey.uk).
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226
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Young Edinburgh Storytellers
FLP Storytelling, LGBTQ+
Ancient feuds, twisted lovers, a mighty hero and a cursed army... Two storytellers weave together music, laughter, blood, and gender magic in a joyously dark retelling of the Irish epic myth Táin Bó Cúailnge.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 2
XAug 11 15:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 12-18,20-25 15:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Headrush Theatre and New Celts Productions
TFMP New writing, Comedy
The interns at a space research facility are on strike, but a groundbreaking discovery shakes things up as the interns learn to build solidarity with each other and possibly, other life forms...
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
XAug 3 13:40(1h15m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23 13:40(1h15m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Oxford University Drama Society
TFj Comedy
When two fierce personalities clash, might there be a spark after all? Shakespeare's most vicious comedy uses disguise, deceit and devastatingly funny insults to tell a story of love emerging in the unlikeliest of places.
Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 10:15(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Tartan Tat Shark Bait Theatre
TFLP New writing, Comedy
When Tartan Treasures, a tourist-trap gift shop on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, find themselves in the centre of online controversy the staff must band together to keep both the shop and themselves above water.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 2-10,12-20 14:10(50m) £11.00 (£8.00)
Telephone Speed Dial Theatre
TFL Comedy, Drama
You hear a rumour. You tell a friend. She tells someone else. And again. And again and again. This new comedy is a game of Telephone, watching gossip evolve as it passes from person to person. Don't hang up.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 15:10(50m) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 5-10 15:10(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)
The Telltale Lilac Bush
Marshall University Theatre ETC!
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Ready for spooky fun? Follow four ghosts trapped in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia who must pay the Peddler with stories to gain eternal rest. Can they weave a worthy tale?
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Temping
Dutch Kills Theater Company
M Interactive, Immersive
In a basement office in Illinois, you're hired. In this interactive show for one, you fill in for Sarah Jane. What will you find? SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com). One of The Telegraph's best theatre shows, 2022. SSSS (Telegraph). Assembly George Square Studios (The Cubicle at Buccleuch Place) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G E4 2 Aug
TK Verbatim, Political
Based on over 70 interviews, Tending is a heart-breaking, hilarious and very human look at the lives of nurses working on the NHS frontline. 'One of the most timely plays of the Fringe' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Truly extraordinary' SSSSS (ScottishField.co.uk). Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 14:15(1h) £7.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,13-15,19-22 14:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) S
Civil Disobedience
TFMP Comedy, LGBTQ+
Joanne Rowling was the most beloved author of all time... until everything went to hell in a broombasket. We all know how. It's time to know why. See the play even the bravest venues were too afraid to program.
Saint Stephen's Theatre (Ian McKellen Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:45(1h10m) £15.00 (£10.00)
Aug 5-8,12,14-15,19-22 15:45(1h10m) £13.00 (£10.00)
– Here & Now
Wet Mess L Drag, Dance
Wet messifies transitions, testosterone and the edges of drag. Expect dykey desires, moustache meals and choreography of guttural sexuality pinching at the dull flesh of life where the magical is in the mundane and made up shit becomes real.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Aug 13-15,20-22 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)
That's Not My Name Covered in Jam
TM Alternative Comedy, Performance art
This is not a show. This is a disorder. One woman puts her middle finger up at psychiatry in this 75 minutes of borderline carnage.
'Hilarious' SSSSS (LostInTheatreland.co.uk).
ZOO Southside (Studio) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h15m) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 20:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) S
These Days
Ellston Productions FLP New writing, Drama
Former roommates, Rebecca and Helena, haven’t seen each other since boarding school. Their lives have taken drastically different paths. Rebecca, now a prosperous modern photographer, and Helena, an unsuccessful actress, spontaneously meet and reminisce over their schoolgirl days. Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 22:00(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
They May Have Even Eaten Ham!
Naomi Paul
TFL Comedy, Cabaret
It’s Naomi Paul’s (mostly) Jewish show! From the Baltic to Birmingham, from shamash to shellfish, to Hendon and beyond. With original stories, humour and songs. What’s not to like? SSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info, 2023).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
The Things I Did While Waiting For You To Fall Back In Love With Me
Sarah Hogewood
TFMP Dark comedy, Solo show
This one-human show is a love letter to the heartbreaking, humiliating and humanising experience of becoming a grown up.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Things We Will Miss square product theatre (Boulder, Colorado, USA)
L Devised, Contemporary
Born from the debris of late-stage capitalism, this meditation on the climate crisis explores the (potential) collapse of the Anthropocene, viscerally honouring the horror and hope inherent in being alive in this very moment. www.squareproducttheatre.org
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 12-13,19-20 15:30(1h15m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 14-16,21-23 15:30(1h15m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 17-18,24-25 15:30(1h15m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) S
This Porno Does Not Pass the Bechdel Test
Jessie-Wren Jacobs
FMP Dark comedy, New writing
'The chance to win the night of your dreams with semi-famous porn star Lance Hardwood.' Sienna's won, but she's having second thoughts. The countdown to filming has begun. Will you be watching?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 19-24 14:00(50m) £13.00 (£10.00)
This Side of the House Fishy Business
FMP New writing, Political
Based on a true story, This Side of the House follows two arch nemeses in their battle to become president of the Cambridge Union. The audience's vote will determine their fate. Written in 1987.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
This Town Rory Aaron, Leicester Curve and Pleasance TKP Drama, New writing
This is for those from the far-off towns that nobody's heard of. Who sit on buses rolling backwards out of cities and watch everything fall into silence. A brutal, honest one-man show about masculinity, class and mental health.
Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C XJul 31-Aug 1 16:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26 16:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
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Laldie Theatre
TFLP New writing, LGBTQ+
Learning everything about being queer in your twenties in the 2020s isn't easy: Beth has some catching up to do. An original play about platonic and romantic love, set in a student flat in Edinburgh. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Adrian Palmer
TFK Storytelling, Adaptation
On a stormy night an unexpected traveller knocks on the door of an isolated cottage. Adrian Palmer performs his own adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s mysterious story of social injustice – The Three Strangers. Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4
XAug 3,5 12:45(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F) Aug 7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23 12:45(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)
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Stellar Quines and Royal Lyceum Theatre
TFL Drama, Blues
‘A fierce 70 minutes of music and protest’ (Scotsman). Two generations of women activists in the struggle for black liberation in America. From Fringe First Winner Apphia Campbell, featuring a stunning soundtrack. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Summerhall (Main Hall)
B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2 4brc
Thunderstruck
David Colvin
TFL Storytelling, Music
The tragic, comic and epic tale of the greatest bagpiper that ever lived, who rocked tradition, flew beyond the summit of his art and changed Scottish music forever. Whatever notions you have of bagpipes, leave them at the door.
Tiger Daughter or: How I Brought My
Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame
Charlene Kaye
TFNP Comedy, Musical comedy
Asian American rock star Charlene Kaye shares the unhinged and tender story of her relationship with her Chinese tiger mom... who secretly always wanted to be a star herself.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
A Time Traveller's Life
Purple Hat Theatre
TFLP True-life, New writing
A time-travelling odyssey through one woman's Fringe triumphs, disasters and quest to learn from her mistakes. Julia Bolden first landed in Edinburgh in 1979, her head full of dreams. Can she finally make them come true?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Timeless
John Rayment
FL Drama, Solo show
If you can’t trust your memory what can you trust? Martin has a problem: he can’t remember yesterday. Since going to the dentist a decade ago, every morning when he wakes up it’s 2008. 'A must see' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D6 28
Aug 3,5,7,9,12,14-15,17-20,26 18:45(1h20m) £14.00 (£12.00)
Ticket to Wonderland
Erstwhile Media / PBH's Free Fringe
LP New writing, Comedy
Bumping into exes at work covered in baby vomit is awkward. But then Alice also falls asleep there, even though there are customers waiting... Customers with Cheshire cat-smile dating profiles, hats and flamingo bats... PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms) B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5
Aug 3-9 17:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Beachcombers
FKP Experimental, LGBTQ+
Straight from New York City! Enchanting story of female trauma, familial loss and poetic symbolism. Watch two girls fall in love in a 10-day silent retreat near the ocean as they cover themselves in colourful paint. Greenside @ George
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Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Folk’d Up Theatre and New Celts Productions
TFMP New writing, Storytelling
Six friends plan a Scottish folklore and song night, aiming to launch a business centred on exploring Celtic mythologies. Opposition arises from local evangelicals, leading to tense protests before the performance.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
Tiny Little Town Theatre Movement Bazaar
TFK Musical comedy, Physical theatre
The award-winning TMB transports Gogol’s Inspector General to 1970s small-town America. 'An exuberant, joyously unrestrained, and enthusiastic musical comedy' (DiscoverHollywood.com). A timely reflection on corruption and cover-up from the creators of Big Shot and Grail Project. Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 18:05(1h30m) £8.00 (£24.00 F)
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-25 18:05(1h30m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£42.00 F)
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Searchlight Theatre Company
FK Historical, True-life
John Harper and Joseph Ismay: a church minister and the White Star Line chairman. One a hero, one a coward. Both have a story to tell. 'An unexpected gem' (PlaysInternational.org.uk).
Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28
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Tit(s) for Tat
Knockout Productions
FLP New writing, Comedy
Five girls, one friendship, and a therapist named Fanny. This brand-new piece of fantastic female-led comedy delves into childhood friendships, and how those friendships can change as we move into adulthood.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 13:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£30.00 F)
Tituba
PolyXo
TK Historical, Classical
Playwright Winsome Pinnock gives a voice to the first woman to be accused of witchcraft during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, reimagining the events that led to the confessions and the ensuing havoc they caused.
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B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 17:15(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 17:15(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 17:15(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F) S
To Free a Mockingbird
Grace Aki
TFK Comedy, Solo show
Written and performed as a blend of storytelling and stand-up. Aki tells the story of how her family journeyed from Japan to the American South in an exploration of secrets, lessons and how stories get told.
Too Close to the Sun
Wrong Tree Theatre Company
FK Contemporary, Physical theatre
The sun will come up tomorrow. But what if it doesn’t?
Six people on the periphery reckon with what and who they have left when the unfathomable becomes reality.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
Los Angeles Theatre Initiative
FN Comedy, Interactive
Unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, and you’ll never see it the same way again! Join us for an evening filled with laughter and fast-paced fun. Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
Aug
Toy Stories, or How Not to Make a Living as an Artist
Menagerie Theatre Company presents Chris Dobrowolski
TMP Storytelling, Alternative Comedy
A storytelling odyssey through art, contemporary politics and twentieth-century history, told in Chris's signature style: satirical stand-up meets art lecture-demonstration. A dazzling journey from Scalextric to Nazis!
Pleasance Courtyard (Attic)
12:40(1h10m) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12-15,19-22,26 12:40(1h10m) £10.00 (£9.00)
Trainspotting Live
King's Head and In Your Face presented by Seabright Live TM Site-specific, Adaptation
The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)
B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2
Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24 16:15(1h15m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)
To Watch a Man Eat Full Frontal Theatre
FM Drama, Dark Comedy
In a world balanced by excess at the top and slim-pickings at the bottom, when it comes to those who satisfy their deepest ambitions, or those who preserve personal values, who is truly starved?
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10 18:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.50) (£38.00 F)
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life Quivering Dendrites
TFK Music, Solo show
2023 Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe/sold-out run in Edinburgh! An inspirational true story about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions and music's healing power. 'A sold-out Fringe classic!' SSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info).
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 14:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Immersive adaptation of Irvine Welsh's classic, performed in a bespoke venue unique to the show. Seven sell-out Fringe seasons – early booking recommended! Choose life. 'Better than either the book or film in my opinion' (Irvine Welsh). TrainspottingLive.com Pleasance at EICC (Cromdale Tunnel) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2
Aug 1-6,8-13,15-18,20-25 18:30(1h20m) £21.00
Aug 1,4,8,11-13 20:45(1h20m) £21.00 (£16.00)
Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10,15-18,20-25 20:45(1h20m) £21.00
General admission seating does not have a seat back and involves sitting on padded benches, traditional seating offers patrons individual chairs with backs.
General admission: £21.00, Traditional seating: £26.00, Student concession tickets: £16.00
General admission for students available at 20:45 performances on Aug 1, 4, 8, 11, 12, 13
A Transcriber's Tale
Fringe Management LLC
TLP Music, Comedy
2001 NYC, where typists are busy transcribing interviews for mass media. Joanna Parson is a performer with a sense of humour and a guitar, trying to keep her heart intact in the centre of the news cycle.
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Bothie ) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 X
Transparency
Breakdown Theatre Company Ltd
L Solo show, LGBTQ+
Transparency is a solo theatre show about growing up northern, working-class and trans in the UK. With raw honesty, relatable humour and heart-warming vulnerability, it delves into the challenges of transition within a northern family.
Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo) B 0131
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Trawled – When Adventure
Becomes Survival
Eoin RyanFM True-life, Storytelling
A jaw-dropping true story set on the Coral Sea, Australia. An Irish backpacker blags his way onto a trawler. His raw, exuberant story of adventure twists unexpectedly into a fight for his survival.
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
9-10,12-17,19-24 16:05(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Treasure Island
Shadow Road Productions
TFjP Drama, Family-friendly Treasure, treachery, mutiny and mayhem all await young Jim Hawkins as he leaves the Admiral Benbow Inn behind and embarks on a thrilling voyage to recover Captain Flint’s hidden gold. A timeless tale of adventure, courage, and friendship.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 XAug 2-3 16:25(50m) £9.50 (£7.50)
DYT Performance Company
TFK Drama, New writing
Come with us on a dive to darkest deepest Dorset, where the shipwrecks lie inland and the watery graves of the living are aplenty. Wildly inventive Fringe debut of this terrific ensemble. Come be part of the shoal!
theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2B
Aug 5-9 15:35(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00
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Aug 20-24 13:45(50m) £7.00
True Spirit Pathway –A Monodrama
Hasena Bibi j Drama
A dark comedy about a young woman getting sucked into the world of a self-help guru scam. The more he rejects her, the more she is convinced.
Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Tweeds
Minotaur Theatre Company FLP Comedy, Drama
During a hunting accident the leader of a clique of elite students is killed. The remaining group spirals, but the situation only gets stranger when she attends the next meeting, completely unharmed.
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 19-24 18:15(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)
More The Merrier FjP Musical comedy, Neurodiversityled
'If music be the food of love, play on... get on the dancefloor!' A fresh take on Shakespeare’s gender-bending comedy, set to a disco soundtrack. From the people that brought you last year's smash-hit Rockbeth. theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 14:40(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
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Politicat Productions
FMP Satire, Sketch show
Dive into The Twisted Chronicles for a satirical journey through history. Join Ken and Bryan, two disgraced teachers, as they offer a fresh take on everything from the Gunpowder Plot to the Bolshevik Revolution.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 17:20(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) S
Letty Celotti and Ryan Moohan
TFKP Comedy, New writing
Two friends, one party, zero social skills. Two friends are invited to a party but when the pressure builds, they have to bail. Fast. A comedic look at the struggles of living with social anxiety.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
Aug 5-10 12:10(45m) £10.00 (£6.00 SUD) (£20.00 F)
Tycho: Mankind's First Hotel on the Moon!
Imperial College Dramatic Society (ICDS)
KP Dark Comedy, Physical theatre
When struggling teenager Charlie finds himself transported to a futuristic hotel on the moon, all his Earthly problems seem to disappear. Until the oxygen systems start to fail.
New theatre from ICDS.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
XAug 4 16:25(45m) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 5-10 16:25(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)
piss / CARNATION – Untapped Award
Winner 2024
TNP LGBTQ+, Devised
A hallucinatory plunge through the circles of sisterhood. piss / CARNATION present a brutal ritual for a new kind of solidarity – forged from sleepover confessions, smashed toilets, and the death of Germaine Greer.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)
B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4
XAug 1-2 18:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 18:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Ulysses in Babel
Vivian Allvin (Brazil/Italy/USA)
KP Storytelling, International
A journey inspired by the myth of Ulysses: suspended between heaven and hell, sentenced here to the Tower of Babel. Accents, identities and individual quests. Come get lost in translation (with only minimal Marxist swearing)! www.vivianallvin.com/ulysses-in-babel
C ARTS | C venues | C alto (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Aug 12-13 21:30(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Aug 14-16 21:30(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 17-18 21:30(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C) (£44.00 F)
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Unbelievable
Vegas Nerve Productions (Australia/UK)
L Live music, Multimedia
Enter the world of university lecturer Cassie, living in “close-call-apocalypse-averted” times, aka the 2030s. Join her rollercoaster of discovery wondering why things in the past were so crazy. Cutting edge theatre, live music, immersive projection. www.vegasnerve.live C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre) B 0131 581 5555 V 40 G D4
Jul 31-Aug 2,12-13,19-20 16:50(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
Aug 3,5-6,10,17,24 16:50(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 16:50(1h10m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) S
Aimsir Theatre
FLP Drama, Absurdist
There is always a beginning. There isn’t always an ending. One story begins when God reaches down to make man, another when a mother leaves her children on the youngest’s 18th birthday. Really, they are the same story. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 19-24 19:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Under Milk Wood
Guy Masterson
j Solo show, Physical theatre
In celebration of his 30th Fringe, Olivier winner Guy Masterson presents his globally renowned solo version of Dylan Thomas' classic for one final Fringe performance! Comic, poignant and utterly beautiful, an utterly unmissable performance! Director: Tony Boncza.
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland)
B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28
Aug 14 18:00(1h40m) £20.00 (£17.00)
An Unexpected Hiccup
Lung Ha Theatre Company and Plutôt La Vie
j Disabled-led, Dark Comedy
Murdo knocks on the door of a dark, old house. The family inside seems to be expecting him... Surreal and sinister, An Unexpected Hiccup is a chilling tale of comic misunderstandings and dangerous eccentricities.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2 Aug 2-10 16:30(1h)
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6, £10, £14, £18
Unknown Night
Nanjing University of the Arts, Graduate Drama Club
K Storytelling
This is a mystery set in a museum, blending suspense with a hint of humour, and madness with a touch of reason. The absurd truth will unravel in reality. 'Rich in substance and profound... dazzlingly brilliant!' (Enjoy Drama).
theSpaceTriplex (Big (Thrust) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 21-22 09:25(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) S
Unseen
Kimberly Prentice and A/Park Productions
TK Comedy, New writing
Grab your "all access" pass into the mysterious world of Broadway's backstage! Follow veteran "star dresser" Pam as she works her magic through costume changes, confrontations and quirky actor demands all while staying hidden in the shadows.
ZOO Playground (Playground 1) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2
XAug 2-3 15:15(55m) £12.00 Aug 4,9-11,16-18,23-25 15:15(55m) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug 5-8,13-15,20-22 15:15(55m) £13.00 (£12.00)
Until I Met Maggie
UWE Drama Society
KP New writing
This touching and tragic new play follows the friendship of Maggie and Johnny and lets us love and laugh along with them on their unique journey as a pair.
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 19-24 16:20(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)
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Under the Rug Theatre
TFMP Drama, New writing
A heartfelt, heartbreaking, crass and hilarious look into the relationship of two childhood friends gone wrong reuniting at a wedding... what could go wrong? Infidelity, fatphobia, dating politics and painful history. Maybe the whiskey will help?
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 3,5-10 10:00(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F) S
Mon Espoir Theatre
FMP Drama, New writing
Follow Elena and Robin's touching story of love amidst life's ups and downs. From Elena's tough past to their unexpected meeting, it's a tale as beautiful and unpredictable as birds in flight.
SRT Theatre with Salome Topuria
TM Dark comedy, Drama
Vera Ballero is a determined reporter who is fiercely driven to succeed in today's cutthroat world of media. But her relentless pursuit of success is met with challenges, particularly when she confronts the dark side of the industry.
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 22:20(40m) £5.00 (£3.00)
Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,24-25 22:20(40m) £9.00 (£7.00)
Aug 7-8,14-15,21-23 22:20(40m) £7.00 (£5.00)
The Human Menagerie
TFj Comedy, Music
theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)
B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2
Aug 12-17,19-24 19:20(45m) £12.00 (£10.00 SDOC)
Uprooted
Draft Productions (UK/Türkiye)
L Drama, Storytelling
Ibrahim and his family flee war-torn Syria, escaping to Lebanon and then to Egypt, before eventually settling in Turkey. A play about the devastating effects of war, and the will to live on fuelled by familial love.
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)
B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4
Aug 10-11 14:00(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Vanishing in-version ensemble
FU Devised, Multimedia
Objects and spaces have memories. Those memories fall into oblivion. Two diners in Hong Kong and Los Angeles. A and B, a phone call between them. How do we connect with one another beyond languages? Through spaces? Objects?
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17 18:45(40m) £14.50 (£10.00)
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Edinburgh Theatre Arts
TFK Comedy
Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, a uniquely hilarious and emotionally touching play. Chekhovian themes tossed into the blender with 21st-century characters, producing an unforgettable comedy.
St Ninian's Hall (Theatre) B 07599 928 440 V 230 G B1 2
Aug 5-9,12-16 19:30(2h15m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 10,17 13:00(2h15m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Aug 10,17 18:00(2h15m) £15.00 (£13.00)
Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club
LP Comedy, New writing
Poppy and Freddie, a Kentish maid and a Scouser, wake up together in the messy honeymoon suite of a BnB. Pretty rock'n'roll, right? They’re married, they just don’t know it yet... But this isn’t Vegas. It’s Slough... theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 12-17,19-24 17:25(55m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
After making a New Year's resolution to keep a daily diary, hapless photographer for the local paper, Gordon, is oblivious to his new flatmates secretly reading his every written thought. Written by John Otway and Paul Bradley. Greenside @ George Street (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 2-10,12-17 18:25(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 S)
L Drama, Contemporary
Voices of Israel and Palestine. A must-see performance of David Hare’s groundbreaking drama which lays bare the history, complexities and tensions of the region’s struggles. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10 09:45(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Vigil Mechanimal K Physical theatre
One guy attempts to perform 26,000 animals in under an hour. Projection mapping, animals, clowning; Vigil is a wildly playful, poetic exploration of life in an age of extinction. Herald Angel Award-winning Mechanimal return with this internationally-touring hit show.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2
Aug 20-22 12:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00) Aug 23-25 12:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
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Francesca Moody Productions TKP Comedy, New writing
The Fringe First-winning writers of Square Go return with a raucous and riotous comedy about young boys trying to navigate love, romance and status in the chaotic hormonal pressure cooker of a Scottish school. From the producers of Fleabag.
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C XAug 1 20:10(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 2-4,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:10(1h10m) £17.00 (£14.50) Aug 5,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,26 20:10(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.50)
Wait, Why Don't We Just Build a Boy? Mermaids Performing Arts Fund FMP
Despite her efforts, Dolly can’t get a boyfriend, so her friends Uma and Lana think, 'Wait, why don’t we just build a boy?' A Frankenstein adaptation that is fun, flirty and feminine. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 2-10,12-17 13:50(50m) £8.00
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Waitin 4 Gaia
LS6 Theatre
TFMP Comedy, Absurdist
F*ck Godot – we’re waiting on Gaia. Dumped, wine-drunk and you can’t throw yourself in the canal – she’s started to claim those too. Doesn’t matter, does it? Not when we’re the only ones here.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 2-10,12-17 17:20(50m) £10.00 (£7.50) (£5.00 S) (£20.00 F)
Waiting
Kate Farrell
TFMP New writing
It is September 1997. Widow Edna Gould has angina. And hope. Her doctor can deal with the first; for the second, time will tell. So she waits. And waits. Think Alan Bennett meets Roald Dahl.
We Kidnapped an Artist
Newcastle University Theatre Society
FKP Comedy, New writing
Vinnie, Leo, Sal and Pablo find themselves in a predicament after accidentally kidnapping a world-famous artist during a game of charades. Will games night ever be the same again?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 Aug 19-24 19:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
We Used to be Girl Scouts
Hey Thanks! Theatre Collective and New Celts Productions
TFMP New writing, LGBTQ+
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 5-10 12:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Wallace
Edinburgh Little Theatre
TK Drama, Spoken word
As William Wallace lies in a London dungeon awaiting trial, he knows his fate is sealed. Here we see the man behind the legend. Brought back from 2023, this is a must-see performance of power and heart.
Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)
B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3
Aug 2-17 13:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00
Hive MCR
KP New writing, Drama
Four women in a kitchen. Wasps in the attic – ignored for now. Buzz... buzz... Living together in their forties wasn't the plan, but they're making it work. Except patience only goes so far, until something has to break.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 14:00(1h) £6.00 (£4.00) S
The Water Babies
University of Gloucestershire Drama and Performing Arts Students
Fj Children's Show, Musical theatre
A moral Victorian tale, with music and songs, about young chimney sweep Tom who escapes his miserable apprenticeship with Grimes through falling into the river and discovering a magical world of fish creatures, fairies and water babies.
Three teenage girls are crushed under the weights of girlhood, so they take to the woods to attempt to plan their future. But can they escape themselves? theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
XAug 4 16:40(1h5m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24 16:40(1h5m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Weather Girl
Francesca Moody Productions
TKP New writing, Comedy
Wildfires, prosecco, and prophecy. The typical day of a California weather girl descends into a scorched earth catastrophe before she discovers something that will save us all. A blistering dark new comedy from the producers of Fleabag.
Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2
XAug 1 18:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 2-4,7-8,13-15 18:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,20-26 18:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Welcome to My Room
Yeena Sung
TFKP Solo show
A Korean expat turned New Yorker, Y is a forever-foreigner searching for the true meaning of home. In this soul-warming play with music, Y walks through the sensations of feeling misunderstood, belonging and self-discovery. Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
XAug 2-4 11:35(1h) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 6-10 11:35(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
Well Played
Josie Rose Productions
FKP Comedy, New writing
Aug 2 16:00(1h5m)
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
Aug 13-17 11:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£26.00 F)
Greenhill Theater
K Contemporary, Drama
An argument is a lie you choose to believe and defend. While Americans debate gun violence, high school seniors everywhere play the game of Assassin. A squirt gun could never be mistaken for a real gun, right?
Central Hall (Auditorium)
B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28
Broadway, 1955. In this newly written farcical comedy, roaring with energy and excitement, August and Harry struggle to keep their theatre (and marriage) alive. That is until one chance encounter. Through secrets, lies and deceit, everything changes...
theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)
B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5
Aug 19-24 10:15(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)
Werewolf Binge Culture
TFK Interactive, Thriller
A theatre experience inspired by the classic game of deception. What feels like a game by daylight takes on new life when plunged into darkness. Immersive comedy-thriller featuring chilling sound design. Can you make it through the night? Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)
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Xhloe and Natasha
TFL Absurdist, LGBTQ+
There are three rules every housewife knows: never return a dish empty, always have dinner ready on time, and some things are best kept under the table. After all, you never know who’s listening.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
XAug 2-4 18:25(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 5-10 18:25(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) S
What Matters in the End?
Stirling Management Actors Agency Ltd
FMP Drama, New writing
Are you ready to ask yourself the hard questions we face within society, family, love and culture? Come and witness the journey of four troubled souls who unwittingly explore the depths of understanding and acceptance.
Greenside @ George Street (Ivy Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 19-24 12:50(50m) £13.00 (£11.00 DO) S
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What the F*ck Happened to Love and Hope
wtfhappenedto
FMP New writing
What the F*ck Happened to Love and Hope is a bold, powerful new play full of heart and authenticity. Electrifying and intimate theatre which is both about and by young people.
theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2
£12.00 (£10.00)
When in Florida and Outside of Kent
When in Florida Productions
M LGBTQ+, Political Framed around Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill, Bex and Phoebe’s relationship falls apart as they discuss the impact this bill could have worldwide for the next generation of the LGBTQIA+ community.
theSpaceTriplex (Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 12:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
When Kurt Met Thora
Plush Tiger Productions
FKP Drama, Storytelling Jesus wants me for a sunbeam. BBC Studios, November 1991. Thora Hird (Hallelujah) encounters Kurt Cobain ahead of Nirvana’s infamous appearance on TOTP. Unexpected similarities are revealed, as well as their disparate relationships with religion.
Where Are We Going With This?
By George! ProductionsMP New writing, Comedy
Why would two students sitting on a bench at 2am just start talking? This touching debut explores the awkward comedy and profound intimacy that can occur in those one-off conversations with a stranger.
Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Whirligig of Time
Tortive Theatre
TFK Solo show, Drama
To hell with anger management! Three months after Twelfth Night's Malvolio vowed to be revenged on the 'whole pack of them', he relates, with a great deal of satisfaction, how skilfully he has kept his word.
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 X
theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
(£36.00 F)
Who Tiff Monalisa?
Santa's Cottage Productions
L Comedy, Satire
A Pan-Africanist painter, Eda, is cajoled by his friend and former agent Reki to go steal some of Da Vinci's works that are presumably on tour in Nigeria. First, they must contend with the tour guide.
Edinburgh Palette (Gallery 3) B 0131 226 0000 V 143 G B6 2
Aug 10,16-17,23-24 15:00(50m) £10.00 (£5.00 UO) (£28.00 F)
Why Am I (Still) Like This?
Nicole Nadler / Higher Heels and Heavy Suitcases Productions
TFM Neurodiversity-led, Storytelling
At 30, Nicole finally found out why she was like this (spoiler: ADHD), but four years and one diagnosis later, she has a new question: why am I still like this?
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 2-10,12-24 18:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 D) (£20.00 F)
Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube) B 0131 226 0000
Available On Demand From Aug 9 (45m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Why Did I Crush My Balls? And Other
Tales from the Generation of Too Much
What Time Is It? Productions
Aug
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 16:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)
When Vincent Met John Malvernbard
FKP Drama, Comedy
Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened had the two greatest artists of their time, met... theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2
TNP Comedy, New writing
Yes, that’s right... he crushed his balls! Crushed! Like pancakes! Haha, funny! Or... is it uncomfortable? Or, wait, are we sexist? All of the above?
Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 49 G E4 28
Napier University Drama Society
LP Comedy, Drama
Why do we lie? It’s in our nature, is it not? There’s a whole host of justifications for lying including just being someone you're not. But is it always the right thing to do?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4
Aug 19-24 18:30(50m) £14.50 (£12.50)
Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England
Roxydog, Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny
TM Solo show
A blisteringly funny new play about football and flares that returns to the Fringe after a sell-out, five-star run. 'Boozy, ballsy, brilliantly executed' SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian) B 0131 510 0395 V
Aug 3-10 10:45(1h)
Wilford Wellman’s Wellbeing
Hallirackit Theatre
KP Absurdist, Comedy
Wilford Wellman is unwell. He doesn’t know how to get better. And his family are acting... strange. Clocks, commodes and card games do little to ease his struggle as he fights for some sense of normality.
Paradise in The
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £8, £10 and £15
William Kite Has Memory Issues
dottyb / Robot Parrot Productions
FK Drama, Contemporary
Based on the writer's experience of seeking support for someone with early-onset Alzheimer's, this drama follows one man's journey from initial symptoms to eventual diagnosis as he confronts his changing reality.
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 11:00(50m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£2.00 U)
Winchester
GreenHouse Theatre Project
FK Historical, Thriller
Sarah Winchester built a house out of fear because the dead told her to. Based on a true story, this original thriller unveils what caused the firearm heiress to build her bizarre, ever-expanding mansion.
Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)
B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2
Aug 12-17 18:35(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)
The Wind in the Willows C theatre
TR Family-friendly, Adaptation
Embark on an adventure with Mole, Rat, Badger, and impulsive Mr Toad, as they try to recapture Toad Hall from the sinister Wild Wooders. A heart-warming and humorous adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's children’s classic. www.ctheatre.com. C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,13,19-20 12:40(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) (£20.00 F)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 12:40(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 12:40(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C) (£28.00 F)
Window Seat
Swoop Productions TFL New writing
‘I became the Jeremy Clarkson of tits.’ Mother and daughter playfully catch up while waiting on a plane. Come eavesdrop on a relationship made tense by change but poised for renewal in this tender off-beat comedy. Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 2 21:50(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£16.00 F)
Aug 3,5-10 10:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug 13-17,19-24 11:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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Wish You Were Here
Without Compromise Theatre
FMP LGBTQ+, Dark comedy
You’re only as good as your worst day. Old friends come together for the first time in three years. Exploring brotherhood, mental health and drug culture, will past wounds break their bonds forever?
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 19-24 17:25(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) S
Sunday Productions
FK True-life, Storytelling
How well can you know your own family? Opening an unread diary, one grandson discovers the hidden secrets behind his grandparents' ordinary yet curious marriage. A personal, moving true story of love across three generations. Greenside @ George Street (Mint Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 12-17,19-24 15:05(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Available On Demand From
Women's Shout: The Happy Hour
Eleven Arms Theatre Company
LP On demand, International
Join Eileen's journey at the Darlinghurst Hotel. For 50 years, she's pulled pints, welcomed newcomers and friends (even Reg!) and embraced change. A digital performance revealing three historic moments of her life, released weekly. Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube)
B 0131 226 0000
Wonderin' Y:
How Slade's Drummer Survived
Ian Pearce
FKP Drama, Spoken word
The inspiring story of how Slade's drummer Don Powell survived a devastating car crash and fought courageously to rebuild his life. A gripping and uplifting solo performance recalling real events from 1973. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 12-17 18:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)
Woodrow Auditions Live
Baloney Theatre Company
TLP Sketch show, Character comedy
78-year-old Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream... becoming an actor! He's prepped his monologues, brushed his teeth, and is ready to audition. You will be the casting directors! Silly, whimsical, totally bonkers! www.baloneytheatrecompany.com
Aug 19-25 21:20(1h)
Worm Teeth
SMaK Productions
K New writing, Interactive
Worm is quite happy being just that: a worm. However, there is one thing missing: this worm wants teeth. And you, yes you, are going to help it get them! But are teeth what it really needs?
Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2
Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2, £5 and £10
Worse Than You
Disco Nap
TM Comedy, Solo show
Confronted with her fear of being unlovable and forever misunderstood an overly self-aware comedian puts together the biggest show of her life. A new play from actor/writer Mo Fry Pasic and director Sudi Green. www.adisconapproduction.com/projects/worse-than-you
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B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 15:15(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 15:15(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 15:15(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
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B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
Jul 31-Aug 1,13,19-20 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:15(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 16:15(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Aug 12-17 11:55(40m) £11.00
Would You Like a Bag?
Red Lentil Playhouse
FMP Devised, New writing
From behind the counter, stay and take stock during this heartfelt comedy. From the omniscient perspective of a corner-shopkeeper, you’ll follow the lives of eight (mostly) lovable regulars through their highs, lows and in-betweens. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2R
W.W. Double D – What Would Dolly Do? A Dolly Parton Tribute Cabaret!
LEP Theatricals
TFN Drag, Comedy
Brace yourselves for an extraordinary night as Tora Himan takes centre stage in this spectacular one-woman drag musical, fusing humour, heart and homage to the incomparable Dolly.
Just The Tonic Legends (Just the Tonic at The Subway)
B 0131 226 0000 V 27 G D4
Aug 1-11 20:45(1h) £15.00 (£10.00)
Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl
Robin Aren Productions
TM Comedy, Solo show
This hilariously tender tale follows Shy Girl’s ambitious attempt to open up (emotionally, spiritually, uh... physically), to expand her social life beyond the realm of her imaginary friends and find real human connection.
Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)
B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C4 2
Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22 16:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Paul O'Brien / Threshold Repertory Theatre
FK Solo show, Storytelling
The Highlands invite mystical ruminations, kindle existential questions and spark the imagination to soar into higher and uncharted territory. Join Paul O’Brien as he searches for mystery, meaning and a lost wallet in the Highlands.
theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)
B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5
Aug 9-10,12-20 15:10(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)
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Yes, We're Related
Purple Doors Productions in association with Hey Thanks! Theatre Collective TFLP Comedy, Dark Comedy
A nutty new comedy about two sisters dealing with grief. After losing their mother, Sara and Saskia are now estranged. But they reunite and uncover a secret which sends their relationship from bad, to worse, to catastrophic!
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2
Aug 2-10,12-17 16:20(50m) £10.00 S
Yoga with Jillian: The Guardian
Top 50 Shows to See!
Project Y Theatre, Richard Jordan Productions, in association with Pleasance
TK Comedy, New writing
Screwball comedy brought to your yoga mat direct from a hit NYC run. Can Gwyneth Paltrow, guru culture and green juice save us all? 'A brilliant piece' SSSS (Herald).
Pleasance Courtyard (Above)
B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28
XJul 31-Aug 1 10:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 10:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 10:15(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 18 14:25(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
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You Are The Kitten
FullHouse
TFM Drama, Physical theatre
On New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour the lives of Claire and Elisabeth collide. One escapes judgmental confines for love, the other knows the city's darkest corners. You may be the kitten but kittens have claws.
Greenside @ George Street (Fern Studio)
B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G D4 28
Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24 10:30(55m) £13.00 (£12.00)
You Can't Escape an Aussie Boy
Flathead Fabrications (Australia)
TL Comedy, New writing
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises when three good mates and lifelong members of Marydale Tigers FC stumble across a chance to revive their footy club, whilst also making themselves rich beyond their wildest dreams.
You Hold a Pole Everyday
Laura NievesTFN Comedy, Solo show
'Heartbreaking... endearing... impossible to feel unmoved' (Theatre is Easy). New York City audiences loved it, and so will you! Four characters, one actress – you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to grab a pole.
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre)
B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2
Aug 5-10,12-17 23:10(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)
You're Needy (sounds frustrating) tasteinyourmouth, supported by Culture Ireland
L Site-specific, Experimental
Nominated for Best Production at Dublin Fringe Festival 2023, You're Needy (sounds frustrating) is a site-specific piece for one audience member about a woman's retreat from everyday life in pursuit of peace, solitude and "wellness"
Buccleuch Terrace (Meet Outside Tills Bookshop)
B 0131 226 0000 V 460 G F5
XAug 1 16:00(30m) £8.00 XAug 1 18:00(30m) £8.00 XAug 1 20:00(30m) £8.00
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 14:00(30m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 16:00(30m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 18:00(30m) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 2-11,13-18,20-26 20:00(30m) £12.00 (£10.00)
You're SO F**king Croydon!
Katie HurleyTNP Comedy, Solo show
Interweaving music, comedy, dance and noughties club culture, Katie explores themes of home, hope and resilience as she questions if where you live shapes who you are and who you are destined to be?
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2 XAug 1-2 16:10(1h) £8.50 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:10(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22 16:10(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2
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Jul 31-Aug 2,12,19-20 13:10(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 3-6,10-11,17-18,24-25 13:10(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)
Aug 7-9,14-16,21-23 13:10(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)
You Deserve It Out of Order Productions and New Celts productions TFMP New writing, Comedy
Six socialites gather for a boozy blowout in an Edinburgh penthouse where the atmosphere reeks of deception and Chanel No 5. Loyalties are tested, privilege and paranoia collide, and their downfall seems imminent. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)
B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5
XAug 3 16:35(1h10m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Aug 5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23 16:35(1h10m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
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You Heard Me: Here & Now Showcase
Luca Rutherford and Collaborators L Physical theatre, Contemporary
You Heard Me is a celebration of taking up space and refusing to be silenced. It is for anyone who has been underestimated. This is a loud show about quiet power.
ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2 r
Aug 20-22 16:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00) Aug 23-25 16:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)
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Saratoga High Drama j Alternative comedy, Character comedy ZAP finds our actors crazily performing seven shows at once! Join us on this wacky, farcical journey watching the actors hurriedly switch costumes, props and accents whenever the audience decides they are bored and ready for something new!
Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2
Aug 2 18:00(1h30m) £7.00 Aug 5 10:00(1h30m) £7.00 Aug 6 22:00(1h30m) £7.00
Aug 7 16:00(1h30m) £7.00
Zelda and Hadley: Together at Last Cincinnati LAB Theatre
TFL Comedy, New writing F Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway: adulterers, occasional plagiarists, alcoholics. Their wives have had enough of their s#!+, and it's time for some literary revenge. Come for the drama, stay for the sass.
Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)
B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4
Aug 3-10 15:25(55m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00
Please note this information is correct at time of print but we will continue to add more accessible performances on edfringe.com as they are confirmed. You can also get in touch with us on accessbookings@edfringe.com, WhatsApp: +44 (0)7923 525799 (text only) or call 0131 226 0002 for more information and to book your tickets.
Audio description provides additional narration, normally live, by a person describing what is happening onstage, to audience members wearing headphones. It is beneficial for blind and visually impaired audience members, as well as those with learning differences and / or learning disabilities.
Touch tours allow audience members an opportunity to touch parts of the set, costumes or props involved in a show and can be useful for blind and visually impaired people, autistic people and learningdisabled people.
In signed performances, BSL interpreters translate or interpret performances from English to BSL for Deaf audience members.
Captioning displays dialogue, sound effects and off-stage noises in a text format throughout a performance. Closed captioning is viewed via a device such as a tablet or phone; open captioning is displayed on purpose-built screens for the entire audience. Captioning is beneficial for D/deaf or hardof-hearing people, learning-disabled people and people for whom English is not their first language.
Relaxed performances adapt some of a show’s sensory experiences and remove traditional restrictions around behaviour, making the experience of visiting venues and seeing a show more comfortable and fulfilling for autistic people and audience members with various access requirements. Each show will include different adaptations, which will be detailed on the show listing on edfringe.com
This venue guide gives information on all registered Fringe venues around the city and the programme of shows taking place in that
As venues will sometimes contain many different spaces within them, please see individual show listings for wheelchair accessibility information. You will find more detailed information on a venue’s accessibility on tickets.edfringe.com/venues.
24 Art Gallery S
V 390 G LEITH A1
24 Portland Place, EH6 6LA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07818581123 · www.24artgallery.com
24 Art Gallery is a venue located in a historical area of Leith in Edinburgh. We host art exhibitions, live music concerts, conferences, artist talks and private events. The gallery is representing the mixture of British and Ukrainian art.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions
Ukrainian Modern and Contemporary Art Show 193
A Dram Good Festival at 96 George Street S
V 233 G D3
96 George Street, EH2 3DH
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Building on the success of A Club's 2023 Dram Good Event, we've moved to a bigger location. Now with a capacity of over 250 guests per session, this venue offers a unique opportunity to wax lyrical about your Scottish Whisky and Distillery.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Events A Dram Good Whisky Festival
Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC S
V 138 G C6
14 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07918 017992 · www.amc1982.com
The venue is on the ground floor of a classic 200-year-old Georgian townhouse looking north across the Forth from Calton Hill.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Royal Terrace is flat and approached up a gradient either from the top of Leith Walk/London Road or Abbeyhill. The basement entrance is accessed by stone steps down from street level. The main entrance to the building has access from a single stone step preceeded by a 'run-in' and three stone steps up from the pavement. There is a portable ramp to help wheelchair users enter.
Music
Acoustic McCartney 195
Acoustic Sting 195 Archie Fisher 198
Ballad Across Sea: Chinese Folk Songs 199
Billy Jones' 77 Sunsets Trip 201 BrÒg 202
Celtic Harmonies: Àirdan Live at the Fringe 204
Celticana: Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie 204 Chloe Matharu 204
Claude Bourbon: Progressive Blues 204 Clive Gregson 205 Firelight Trio 209
Flichterin' Duo 210 Hoolet 212
Iona Fyfe 212
Maya's Radio Orchestra: Modern Songwriting, Looping and Storytelling
North Sea Gas: In Concert
A Worked-Out Seam? Coal-Mining Songs for Today
Alba Flamenca S
V 237 G E5
74 East Crosscauseway, EH8 9HQ
B 07540 335270
¡ 07540 335270 · www.albaflamenca.co.uk
Intimate, soundproof flamenco and world music and dance venue alongside a tasty Spanish tapas cafe bar. The venue is located in the busy Southside area of Edinburgh, offering a programme of music, dance and storytelling for adults and children. Great music, great Spanish food and a great atmosphere!
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
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Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant S
V 409 G C3
51 George Street, EH2 2HT
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.thealchemistbars.com/venues/edinburgh-george-street Situated centrally on George St (opposite Assembly Rooms), our
bar and restaurant is accompanied by a separate eventsspace. Access information: Accessible toilet.
V 293 G G4
15-17 Argyle Place, EH9 1JJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.edinburghvenue.co.uk
Hidden gem of a cellar bar with a speakeasy-style feel and great acoustics for any show or gig. A great versatile space in a central location close to all the hustle and bustle.
Access information:
Physical Theatre and Circus
Ali Affleck – A Night in New Orleans... The Hot Roots of Jazz
Ali Affleck presents: 1933 – Wild Women of the Prohibition 197 Ali and The Vagabond Jacks – Hot Roots Jazz, Highway Honky-tonk, Rags and Blues
Andrea's 21st-Century Speakeasy!
Streisand, A Star Was Born
at the Fringe – Hard-Swinging Early Jazz
a la Carte
V 290 G D1
25 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AP
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ 0131 625 0700 · www.arthurconandoylecentre.com
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is situated on Palmerston Place, just a stone's throw from Haymarket Station. Set in a beautiful Victorian townhouse, the Centre boasts rich historical features and was created to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of society and community needs in Edinburgh.
Access information: There are three steps into the building from pavement level. All toilets facilities are accessed by steps. The toilets located closest to our ground level have three steps down to access. Cabaret and Variety
Lies. And Other Illusions
Assembly @ Dance Base S V 22 G E3 14-16
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A collaboration between Assembly Festival and Scotland's National Centre for Dance, Dance Base; joining forces to bring a unique and exciting programme to Edinburgh's Grassmarket. The venue
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Assembly @ Virgin Hotel S
The Original Social Butterfly. Friday to Sunday evenings, Eve goes live, dishing up world-famous DJs and local stars. The best unsigned talent? Baby she's got it. To find Eve, come down through Virgin Hotels Edinburgh or our main door on the world-famous medieval Cowgate.
Assembly
V 125 G D2
7 Castle Terrace, EH1
18:00 Great central setting and performer-friendly atmosphere.
information: Accessible toilet.
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Ballie Ballerson S
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on the Fringe with comfortable modern seating. The indoor Studios Bar is the perfect place to spend time between shows with food, drinks and pool tables.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
and Variety
and Jimmy: The Comedy
Wants Candy
Bronwyn Kuss: Sounds Good
Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson
Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)
Comedians' DJ Battles
Dylan Mulvaney: F*GHAG
& Joan: The Joan & Flo Show
Assembly Roxy S
Bellfield S
V 466 G B6
16A Bellfield St, EH15 2BP
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music South London Jazz Orchestra 224
Birch Tree Gallery S
V 525 G B3
23a Dundas Street, EH3 6QQ
B 0131 556 4000 · Tue – Fri: 10:15 – 18:00, Sat: 10:15 – 16:00
¡ 0131 556 4000 · www.birchtreegallery.co.uk
Birch Tree Gallery exhibits fine-crafts, paintings and original (hand-inked) prints. It primarily focuses on artworks that have roots in nature – whether in materials, inspiration or thematic elements. The gallery mostly displays works by artists residing in Scotland or inspired by the Scottish landscape.
Access information:
Exhibitions
Allure of the Light 189
V 426 G F5
7 Rankeillor Street, EH8 9JA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07762 216760
Small intimate space for pop-up art exhibitions.
Access information: Access by relatively narrow public stair
Exhibitions
Craw Caw 190
V 610 G C5
Bonnie & Wild's Scottish Marketplace, EH1 3AE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.bonnieandwildmarket.com
Bonnie & Wild’s Scottish Marketplace is a beautiful food hall in the heart of Edinburgh. We proudly champion Scottish food, drink and hospitality, and are home to 12 food stalls, alongside our three bars and stunningly attractive and flexible, multi-function events space. From cookery demos and tastings to live music and regular ceilidh nights, Bonnie & Wild is a place to eat, drink and be bonnie.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Events White Heather Ceilidh Club
V 361 G D5
10 High School Yards, EH1 1LZ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Events Edinburgh Book Lovers' Tour 185
Boteco do Brasil
V 516 G E4
47 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB
B 0131 220 4287 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ 0131 220 4287 · www.botecodobrasil.com
In Brazil, Boteco is the friendly neighbourhood bar with lively music and atmosphere, and that’s exactly where our inspiration comes from, the traditional botecos of Rio de Janeiro. You can enjoy a refreshing Caipirinha – our signature drink and an essential part of any Brazilian celebration – or sample the infamous 'urban' menu of the streets from our delicious tapas menu.
Access information: Accessible toilet. There a stairs to access our venue downstairs. But, we would be happy to carry any wheelchair down those stairs so everyone can attend the shows.
Comedy
Adele Birkmyre: 50 Years of Crazy Sh!t 51
James Gardner: Journeyman 103
Kirsty Lynch: Miss-haps to Mrs 113
Men in Quilts: The Continental Years 126
Sophie Rose McCabe: Mother Bored 156
Viv Gee: Age Against the Machine 52
V 90 G D4
1A Market Street, EH1 1DE
B 0131 226 9560
¡ 0131 226 9560 · www.brewhemia.co.uk/whats-on
The bars in Brewhemia showcase a fantastic selection of bespoke cocktails, tank beers, artisan gins, whisky and prosecco. Our kitchen serves up fresh, local produce from breakfast till late evening with a range of healthy options, light bites and signature offerings. What better way to start your day than with a visit to the cafe with its daily pastries, specialty coffee and incredible ambiance. Access
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V 318 G B1
29 East Fettes Avenue , EH4 1EG
B 07415 082493 · Available 7 days a week. If we miss your call we will call you back. Tickets available on the door.
Broughton High School, Edinburgh is located in the heart of the city near Stockbridge, easily accessible via public transport with parking available nearby. Situated opposite the iconic Fettes College, the school-turned-performance venue offers level access throughout with accessible WCs and four blue badge parking spaces. Local bus routes include the 113, 24, 29, 43, 47, X37, X56, X59, X60 and X61. Find out more on the website: www.broughton.edin.sch.uk
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. Level access throughout Musicals and Opera
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition 231
V 329 G B4
12 Bellevue Crescent, EH3 6NE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Broughton St Mary’s is located in the buzzing New Town area and is easy access from the city centre.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music No Strings Attached Community Wind Band 216
V 181 G G1
41 Bryson Road, EH11 1DS
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07853 200959 · www.taichicentre.com
This is a city centre venue near Fountain Park with bus route 35. We have a large hall to host people on the ground floor with kitchen. It has full facilities to broadcast the show and event online via Zoom.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Events Tai Chi and Qigong Workshop
V 460 G F5
1 Hope Park Cres, Newington, EH8 9NA
B 0131 560 1580
¡ www.festival24.summerhall.co.uk
Off-site venue for Festival 2024.
Access information:
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila S
V 21 G D4
Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW B 0131 581 5555 · Venue box offices open daily until late. ¡ www.CtheArts.com
From reimagined classics to the very latest new creative work, discover the undiscovered at our original, unfettered Royal Mile festival venue. Nightly live music and cabaret. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 33rd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.
Access information: Level access to ground floor foyer, leading to level access to box office, bar and toilets. Stair-lift with folding chair to
C ARTS | C venues | C alto S V 40 G D4
Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL B 0131 581 5555 · Venue box offices open daily until late. ¡ www.CtheArts.com
Unleash your imagination at our unique new Victoria Terrace venue. Captivating children’s shows. Spellbinding storytelling. Powerful physical performance. Dazzling dance. Masterful music. Energetic ensemble theatre. Part of the vibrant vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 33rd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.
Access information: Accessible toilet. There is a permanent ramp from Victoria Terrace into venue. There is level access to the ground floor box office, café, accessible toilet. The performance spaces are on first and second floors, accessed by lift.
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V 34 G E3
DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Centre, 34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF
B 0131 581 5555 · Box office at this venue open from 30 minutes before each performance. Box office open all day until late during the Festival at C aurora, very near to this venue, at 28 Lauriston Place. ¡ www.CtheArts.com
Engage with the action and discover the unknown at our new venue on Bread Street, specialising in immersive, interactive and installation performance. Part of the vibrant vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 33rd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Level access to venue. Lift to upper and lower floors from conference centre foyer. Venue is on lower ground level. Accessible toilet on lower ground floor, off main access corridor. On-street blue badge parking bay approx 100m from venue on Lauriston Street, opposite C aurora. Assistance animals welcome. For assisted booking and to request assistance, phone 0131 581 5552.
Theatre I Am, Other 293
V 6 G E3
Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ
B 0131 581 5555 · Venue box offices open daily until late.
¡ www.CtheArts.com
A powerhouse of pure performance. From bardic breakfasts to music, dance, circus: we showcase the uplifting, unsettling, side-splitting, thought-provoking at our festival hub with courtyard café-bar. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 33rd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.
Central Hall S
V 295 G F2
2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
0131 447 9787
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Jr.
Crescent House S
V 109 G A4
13 Claremont Crescent, EH7 4HX
B 07768 270704
¡ 07768 270704 · www.crescenthouse.scot
A boutique Bed & Breakfast, venue and event space and also sometimes a film and TV location. The Georgian A-listed arthouse is part of a crescent in Edinburgh's world-famous New Town in a vibrant neighbourhood.
The Art of Hospitality 189
Access information: Access courtyard and church spaces via slight ramp to courtyard at 26 Lauriston Street. Access main house, studio and accessible
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Central Hall Edinburgh S
V 295 G F2
2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Central Hall blends into the famous Tollcross high street yet stands out as a fine piece of architecture built by the Methodist Church back in 1901. This year Central Hall hosts the regular faces of the American High School Theatre Festival, bringing some of the best of American high school drama, musicals and dance to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
Charlotte Chapel S
V 320 G D2
58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT
B 0131 225 4812 · 10:00 – 14:00
¡ 0131 225 4812 · www.charlottechapel.org
Accessible city centre venue.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Onl¡ne venue
B 0131 581 5555
¡ www.CtheArts.com
Our award-winning digital home for theatre, physical performance, circus, dance, opera, musicals, music, cabaret, spoken word, storytelling, children’s shows, talks, film, video, visual and performance art. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 33rd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.
Access information: The venue is an online venue showing digital work. Information about the programme is available on our website, www.CtheArts.com. The website has been designed to be as accessible as possible. Performances include some shows with a major visual component (eg dance, mime, circus, physical theatre) which may be suitable for those with restricted hearing, and some shows with a major aural component (eg spoken word, radio plays, music). Some shows may be close captioned.
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
Displaced 172
Flamencodanza 174
Odyssea 178
Music
The End of the Times? 208
Musicals and Opera
The Break-Up Diet 229
Spoken Word
Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns 246
Theatre
Migrant Shakespeare 308
A Night to Remember 312
Practice of Zen 317
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¡ www.canongatekirk.org.uk
Cyan Clayworks CIC S
V 240 G LEITH B2
5 Commercial Street, EH6 6JA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ www.cyanclayworks.co
An artist-run, open-access ceramic studio. Ceramics made and sold on the premises. Regular courses and tuition offered.
V 251 G F1
183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB
B 0131
Deaf Action S
V 498 G B4
49 Albany Street , EH1 3QY
B 0131 556 3128 · 09:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 556 3128 · www.edinburghdeaffestival.co.uk
Deaf Action is a beautiful building over 135 years old dating back to 1835, a former church in Edinburgh’s old town. Housing over three different size festival spaces, a spacious bar/lounge area that serves food and a beautiful hidden garden. The building is wheelchair accessible. Access information: * Accessible toilet. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Charlotte Square Gardens S
V 307 G D2
Charlotte Square, EH2 4DR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Gardens
City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box S
V 157 G D5
124a High Street, EH1 1QS
B 0131 220 6868 · 11:00 – 21:15 Children's Shows
Underground Ghost Show
V 69 G LEITH B2
15 Coburg Street, Leith, EH6 6ET
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.coburghouse.co.uk
Coburg House Studios is a warehouse with a character art deco frontage in Leith, only a 10-minute bus ride from the city centre. Artists first started moving into the building in the 1990s and today the four floors provide studios for 70 artists and makers. It also has a substantial art gallery area at the front of the building. Buses: 7, 14, 10 and tram.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions Artists' Open Studios and Exhibition
Poetry at Canongate
Dovecot Studios S
V 198 G D5 10 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT
B 0131 550 3660 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ 0131 550 3660 · www.dovecotstudios.com
Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Occupying a former Victorian bath house, Dovecot offers an exciting exhibition and events programme, a shop presenting the best in contemporary Scottish design, and the Dovecot Café offering the best in seasonal food and drink. Access information: Accessible toilet.
Dundas Street Gallery S
V 256 G C3
6a Dundas Street, EH3 6HZ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Open-plan art gallery with dedicated access. Access information: 0
Exhibitions 15 – Equinox
Dynamic Earth S
V 315 G D6
Dynamic Earth, EH8 8AS
B 0131 550 7800 · Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:30
¡ 0131 550 7800 · www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh's world-class Science Centre and Planetarium dedicated to telling Earth's epic story from beginning to mend.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Music Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon 219
Theatre Planetarium Lates: You Are Here 316
Edinburgh Central Library S
V 462 G D4
7-9 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Transforming one of Edinburgh's oldest libraries into a stunning Fringe venue, Edinburgh Central Library will become a magnificent new space for live music this year. A partnership with Edinburgh-based Tinderbox Collective, the venue is a celebration of a new initiative, getting musical instruments into public libraries across Scotland.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music Outwith Words: Tinderbox Orchestra and Loud Poets 218
Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point) S
V 199 G D4
253 High Street, EH1 1YJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.edinburghfestivalguides.org
Events
Free Royal Mile Tours 185
Edinburgh New Town Church S
V 111 G C4
13 George Street, EH2 2PA
B 0131 225 3847 · Open half an hour before each performance.
¡ 0131 225 3847 · www.edinburghnewtownchurch.org.uk
A beautiful, easily accessible 18th century New Town church, which hosts a variety of musical performances – from soloists to choirs, instrumentalists to small orchestras and bands in all musical genres: classical, folk, jazz, songs from the shows, opera, world music. Enjoy light lunches and snacks in the Undercroft cafe, or sit and admire the delightful Georgian interior.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Children's Shows
FlamenKids 35
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus Flamenco in Scotland 173
Music
Aaron Hartnell-Booth Plays Mozart With the Glendal Quintet 195 Akiko Okamoto in Concert 196
Akiko Okamoto Plays Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 196
Bach and Romance 198
Banks and Braes 199
Big Band Bublé – Scotland's Number One Tribute Show 200
Borodin and Friends 202
Catriona Price & Friends 203
Cello and Piano Recital: Romantic Sonatas by Grieg and Bridge 204
Dido and Aeneas 206
Guitar Recital: In the Nature of Materials 211
Harmonies of Home 211
Harmony of Legends: A Choral Tribute to Iconic Songwriters 211
In Recital – Sungho Kim, Tenor, with Llyr Williams, Piano (Conceived and Produced by Ian McFarlane) 212
In the Mood – A Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Music of the 40s 212
Inverkeithing Community Big Band 212
Mendelssohn and Friends 215
Opera Arias – Starring Andrii Kymach, Baritone, with Jâms Coleman, Piano (Conceived and Produced by Ian McFarlane) 217
Philip Glass: Music for Organ 218
Philip Glass: Piano Etudes 218 Piano Favourites 218
Piano Masterworks Recital 2024 218
Piano Music of Erik Satie 218
Sax Appeal 2024 221
Scottish Voices and Friends 221
Sound of Seventeen Big Band Celebrates the Golden Era of Big Band Music 223
South London Jazz Orchestra 224
Sundown Swing 224
Musicals and Opera Arias in the Afternoon 228
A Bohemian Life 229
Dido and Aeneas 230
EMT: Best of Broadway 231
EMT: Magic of the Movies 231
La Voix Humaine – Starring Jennifer Witton, Soprano (Conceived and Produced by Ian McFarlane) 234
Side by Side 238
Spoken Word An Oak's Lament 250
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School
V 471 G C4
7 Queen Street, EH2 1JE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 226 4314 · 09:00 – 19:00
Demonstration room/theatre at The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School. The school, now in its 15th year, is set in an elegant Georgian townhouse which spans five floors and is located on 7 Queen Street in the heart of Edinburgh. The school offers courses for professionals and amateurs in Scottish and world cuisines, corporate team building and venue hire.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety Comfort Food Cabaret 17
V 143 G B6
St Margarets House, EH7 6AE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions
Feast of Life Drawing
V 130 G B3
68 Great King Street, EH3 6QU
B 07846 476494 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ www.edinburghphotographicsociety.co.uk/wp/international-ex-160-v2/
A large hall which hosts photographic exhibitions and doubles as a lecture hall during the year. The hall becomes a dedicated exhibition hall in August each year to host the Edinburgh International Photography Salon. There are no parking restrictions outside on Saturday and Sunday. Other exhibitions are on a basement floor (stairs).
Access information: It should be noted that the downstairs galleries are only accessible by stairs. The International Exhibition is on the ground floor – three steps up from the pavement..
Exhibitions
160th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography 2024 189
V 59 G B5
18-22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA
B 0333 009 6690 · Opens 2.5 hours before show time. ¡ 0333 009 6690 · www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse
Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest seated theatre in the UK and the 'favourite stage in Scotland' (Billy Connolly) with a capacity of over 3,000! Over the years the theatre has played host to the world's biggest and most successful musicals, legendary bands, artists and comedians.
Access information: * Accessible toilet. Up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in row M of the circle – please contact the venue’s access line: 0333 009 5399 or edinburghaccess@theambassadors.com. Rear circle recommended for those who can transfer, although please note there are one or more steps. Only level seating is with our wheelchair positions. Wheelchair storage in the circle bar if transferring.
Forces @ The Fringe at the Royal Scots Club S
V 241 G C3
29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
A space at the Royal Scots Club to host performances from theatre companies run by, or giving opportunity to veterans of the armed forces. why Veterans at the Royal Scots Club? Because the club is unique in Scotland in being founded as a War Memorial to the 100,000 Royal Scots who served in the First World War, 11,000 of whom died, and
V 594 G H1
Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, 219 Colinton Road, EH14 1DJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Once a World War One military hospital and now home to Edinburgh Napier University's Business School. Craiglockhart Campus also hosts the War Poets Collection. This comprises of more than 800 items, including many unique items that Edinburgh Napier University is proud to own, such as signed first edition books, volumes of poetry by Sassoon and Owen and three original issues of The Hydra, the hospital’s magazine.
Access information: 0 * Accessible toilet.
Spoken Word
Frontlines and Lifelines – An Army Doctor in Crisis and War 246
Frankenstein Pub S
V 304 G E4
26 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EN
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ 0131 622 1818 · www.frankensteinedinburgh.co.uk
Frankenstein is a unique, themed venue in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Spans three floors, each with its own bar and offering a great menu cooked fresh to order. In the evening the venue transforms into a great party space with live DJs and a late licence.
French
The Institut français d'Ecosse has been a historic Edinburgh Festival Fringe partner since opening in 1946. Our stunning venue in the heart of the
for Fringe audiences.
Edinburgh Ski Club S
V 208 G C3
2 Howe Street, EH3 6TD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Eve S V 454 G E4
18-20 Cowgate, EH1 1JR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ 0131 526 4810
The Original Social Butterfly. Friday to Sunday evenings, Eve goes live, dishing up world-famous DJs and local stars. The best unsigned talent? Baby she's got it. To find Eve, come down through Virgin Hotels Edinburgh or our main door on the world-famous medieval Cowgate.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Comedy Bad Clowns and Good Friends 63
Fringe Online S
Galerie Mirages S
V 149 G B1
46a Raeburn Place, EH4 1HL
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 315 2603 · www.galeriemirages.com
Exhibitions
The Banjara 190
Jewellery of the World 192
Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Street Food S
V 456 G C5
OMNi Centre, EH1 3AU
B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00 ¡ www.gildedballoon.co.uk
Edinburgh Street Food is the city centre’s only permanent street food market. Home to 11 outstanding traders, 3 bars and an exciting calendar of rotating guest pop-ups and live events, the neon-lit foodies paradise boasts an electric, bustling atmosphere 7 days a week, with quality street food and an exceptional guest experience at the forefront.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Gilded Balloon at the Museum S
V 64 G E4
Lothian Street, EH1 1HB
B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00 ¡ www.gildedballoon.co.uk
Gilded Balloon at the Museum opened in 2016. Containing the 210-seat, fully wheelchair accessible auditorium (entrance from Lothian Street), Gilded Balloon showcases the very best in comedy, theatre, music and children's shows.
Access information: Accessible toilet. For further information about accessibility at Gilded Balloon venues email accessibility@gildedballoon.co.uk Cabaret and Variety
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Gilded Balloon at The Queen's Hall S
V 72 G F5
85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG
B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00
¡ www.gildedballoon.co.uk
The Queen's Hall is one of Scotland's premier independent live entertainment venues, playing host to an extraordinary range of world-class artists from all genres. It continue to thrive as one of Edinburgh's oldest and most varied independent live music, comedy and spoken word venues.
Access information: Accessible toilet. We have sensory kits available for customers to use during their visit.
Comedy Grace Campbell Is On Heat 94
Gilded Balloon Patter House S
V 24 G E5
3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT
B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00
¡ www.gildedballoon.co.uk
With ten outstanding performance theatres and a stunning large bar and event space, Patter House continues to be a must-visit venue for festival goers. This fabulously pink venue hub hosts an eclectic programme of live shows across all genres including a late-night programme in the Patter Bar, with events running early until late.
Access information: Accessible toilet. All bars and venues can be accessed by stairs or a building lift. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival if you require assistance or need to be entered into a venue early. For further access information about Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose visit our Accessibility Page: www.gildedballoon.co.uk/accessibility or email accessibility@gildedballoon.co.uk
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Gladstone's Land S V 335 G D4
447b Lawnmarket, EH1 2NT
B 0131 226 5856 · 10:00 – 22:00
¡ 0131 226 5856 ·
www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/gladstones-land/events
Located in the very heart of the Festival, Gladstone’s Land is an intimate and atmospheric venue. One of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile, it boasts a bustling cafe and ice cream parlour and a wealth of social and architectural history including three beautiful painted ceilings from the 1620s. Please note that access to most of the venue is via a steep turnpike staircase.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
www.nts.org.uk/accessibility/gladstones-land-accessibility-guide
Spoken Word
ScotlandsFest: Dog Turd or Walnut Whip? Making Sense of Edinburgh’s Architecture
V 492 G LEITH A1
Greenside @ Riddles Court S V 16 G D4
332 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ www.greensidevenue.co.uk
making it a wee bit special. With four spaces, a bar and
courtyard seating, Greenside @ Riddles Court is the perfect addition to our Green family. Access information: Accessible toilet.
Edinburgh S
V 508 G E4
2 Cowgate, EH1 1JR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Greyfriars Hall, located on the Cowgate of Edinburgh, is part of the new Virgin Hotel Edinburgh which opened in 2022. Greyfriars Hall provides an ideal location – steeped in history, the church dates to the mid-to-late 19th century (c 1861). We’ve since blended it’s Gothic Revival features with our modern contemporary design, creating the perfect setting in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh.
V 131 G E4
Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ www.greyfriarskirk.com
Founded in 1620, Greyfriars Kirk is an iconic building situated in the heart of Scotland's capital. It is a beautiful and atmospheric space for worship. Also with a magnificent acoustic, the Kirk is often host to many performing arts events including orchestral and choral concerts and organ recitals.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Holyrood Distillery
V 472 G F6
19 St Leonards Lane, EH8 9SH B 0131 285 8973 · 11:30 – 19:00
¡ 0131 285 8973 · www.holyrooddistillery.co.uk
Holyrood Distillery is a working single malt whisky distillery established in 2019 in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic old town. They pride themselves on their innovative approach to distilling, inspired by Edinburgh’s rich brewing history.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Please be aware that this walking tour takes place in a busy city centre – includes some stepped access and inclines, unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchair users. Please bring ID.
V 110 G F3
16 Home Street, West Tollcross, EH3 9LY B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.hootscomedy.com
Edinburgh's newest purpose built comedy venue. In the heart of the Edinburgh's artistic disrict, Tollcross. We're a stones throw from the Cameo Cinema and The Kings Theatre.
V 448 G C4
30-34 St Andrew Square, EH2 2AD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ 0131 524 8350 · www.harveynichols.com
Overlooking St Andrew Square, take in the fabulous views over the city through the floor to ceiling windows of the Harvey Nichols Forth Floor.
Accessible toilet.
Hill Street Theatre S
V 41 G C3
19 Hill Street, EH2 3JP
B 0131 226
Hootenannies @ Potterrow
V
V 108 G E3
B 0131
¡ www.hootenannies.co.uk
This five-star hotel with views of the castle is a long-running venue with a rich history in the Fringe. The Apex Conference Center on The Grassmarket has six amazing performance spaces with a range of sizes to suit any sort of production.
Hope City Church Edinburgh S
V 580 G H1
17F, 5 S Gyle Crescent, EH12 9EB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.hopecityedinburgh.org/whats-on
Hope City is located at 17F South Gyle Crescent, EH12 9EB on the 1st floor – just look for Greggs and you're there. We are easily accessible via the 22 and 200 Buses (South Gyle Trade Park stop) and a short walk from Bankhead tram stop. Loads of on-street parking. Disabled access available. Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Corner Room at The Fringe
Hot Toddy S
V 440 G D5
15-19 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
New venue space with relaxed lounge.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Events
Fantastic Creatures of Edinburgh – A Creature Hunting Game 185
Spoken Word
Edinburgh's Old Town – History and Tales 245 Whisky and Tales 255
V 561 G F1
Fountain Park, EH11 1AF
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Hype is an exciting venue in Fountain Park Edinburgh hosting bands and international DJs.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Imaginex at YOTEL Edinburgh in association with ZOO S
V 572 G C2
68-73 Queen Street, EH2 4NA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Musicals and Opera Non-Player Character: Live Virtual
Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre S
V 83 G A2
1A Clark Road, EH5 3BD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07748 796264 · www.inverleithsaintserfs.org.uk
Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre provides an excellent 200-seat theatre with separate area for refreshments.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
the
V 338 G D5
36-38 Blair Street, EH1 1QR
B 0330 220 1212
¡ www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival
Just The Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh is a vibrant and eclectic venue nestled in the heart of the city's historic Old Town. Situated on Blair Street, this renowned establishment is a melting pot of comedy, artistic expression, live music, and avant-garde performances.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
Dee Christopher: The Psychic Vampire
Irish, 1 English: Mornings
Cliff Has Some New Ideas You Might
Pauline Eyre
David Eagle: The Eagle Is Candid
Cave and Alfie Brown Share a Work in
Sterling: Corporate Chronicles
Chilton: Netflix and Chilton
Ellen: My MILF-shake Brings all
Singh: American
Just the Tonic at The Caves S
V 88 G D5 Rowantree Bar, EH1 1LG B 0330 220 1212 ¡ www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival
During the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, the Caves transform into a captivating labyrinth of creativity and performance unlike any other. Tucked away beneath the city's bustling streets, these ancient underground chambers provide a uniquely atmospheric setting for an eclectic array of shows and events. Stepping into the Caves during the Fringe is like entering another world altogether. The dimly lit passageways and rugged stone walls create an otherworldly ambiance.
V
71 Cowgate, EH1 1JW B 0330 220 1212
¡ www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival
Subway, located in Edinburgh, undergoes a dramatic transformation during the Festival Fringe, evolving into a dynamic nexus of creativity and entertainment. Nestled amidst the lively streets of Cowgate, this underground venue pulses with energy, drawing in crowds eager to experience the eclectic mix of performances it has to offer.
V 301 G D5
11 Hasties Close, EH1 1HJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
V 467 G F5
1 Hope Park Terrace, EH8 9LZ
B 0131 285 9278
Dave Durkom: Durkin' 9 to 5 (WIP)
H&M: A Split Hour of Stand-Up
James Beatty – What a Time to Be Alive 103
Jamie DSouza: Brownie! 104
John Oakes – Rapscallion 107
Just the Tonic Nucleus S
V 393 G E5
The Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, EH8 9RR
B 0330 220 1212
¡ www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival
The Nucleus, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, is a beacon of Just the Tonic at Edinburgh Fringe. Housed within the majestic walls of the Greyfriars Kirk, this dynamic venue seamlessly blends heritage with modernity, offering a welcoming space for a diverse array of performances, from stand-up comedy to folk music.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
The Poldark Show – Stage Hypnotist 25 Comedy
6 Impossible Things
Comedy Festival: The Late Show
The Bare Maximum
Burns: 1994
Craig Hill: I've Been Sitting On This For A While!
V 73 G F6
Community Church Edinburgh, EH8 9NZ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 466 8661
Church with main auditorium, small hall and outdoor café space.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Theatre
AI: The Waiting Room – An Immersive Theatrical Experience 258
V 376 G H6
19 Liberton Brae, EH16 6AQ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 664 3036 · www.kruathai.co.uk
Located 2.7 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Parking preferably further up the hill or on Orchardhead Road. Buses no 7, 37, 47, 67. Ask the driver to stop at the first bus stop at the bottom of Liberton Brae.
Access information: 0 Visual Impairment: please book in advance to help us organise better facilities and staff to look after your guide dog.
Events
Amazing Bangkok Starter and Main Course Masterclass 184
Amazing Bangkok Thai Cookery Workshop 184
Amazing Bangkok Thai Street Food Masterclass 184
Amazing Fruit and Vegetables Carving Masterclass 184
Amazing Pad Thai and Dumpling Masterclass 184
Amazing Two Curries Masterclass (Red Curry and Panang) 184
¡ www.ladyandthebear.co.uk
Lady and the Bear is a coffee house, bakery and artists hub. We love to bring to our community freshly made coffees and food using organic and ethically sourced ingredients. Furthermore we are nurturing new talent by establishing a culture of learning. We are supporting the performing arts and music community, with workshops and live music sessions during the year.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
V 442 G E5
32b West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
craft beer bar located in
City Centre, huddled
on West Nicholson Street underneath the Pear Tree and bounteous with amazing beers. There are free shows all day and night, and the venue is linked to the Pear Tree and Counting House which offer six more stages of free shows between them. It's an amazing hub of free Fringe entertainment.
V 151 G D5
50 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 524 1989 · www.freefestival.co.uk Located within the four-star A&O Edinburgh Hostel, Bar
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Laughing Horse @ Downstairs at Betty's S
V 245 G D2
15 Charlotte Lane, EH2 4QZ
· 10:00 – 18:00
B 0131
¡ 0131 629 1818 · www.freefestival.co.uk
New venue for Edinburgh. A piano bar with just a piano, musician, and patrons encouraged to sing along to songs ranging from Broadway showtunes to current pop hits in the main bar... and Fringe shows running in the rear room. Downstairs at Betty's is an homage to the owner's grandmother: the woman who celebrated her artsy, creative grandson and encouraged him to march to the beat of his own drum.
Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly S
V 414 G E3
52 West Port, EH1 2LD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 228 4543 · www.freefestival.co.uk
Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is Edinburgh's longest standing cocktail bar where guests can enjoy a variety of original drinks as well as countless classic cocktails. A beautiful hidden space located just off of the end of Grassmarket, with a rich history of Fringe shows, and performances of free and Pay What You Can shows right throughout the day, all week, except Mondays.
Access information: The main bar has an accessible toilet, though the performance space is up four steps.
and
V 289 G E4
7 Merchant St (off Candlemaker Row), EH1 2QD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 225 2002 · www.freefestival.co.uk
An Irish bar with a difference – we're actually Irish! Located just off Edinburgh's famous Grassmarket, Dropkick Murphy's gives you a real experience of what an Irish bar is meant to be. Live music at night, major sports on big screens and our great craic assured – plus free shows here throughout the Fringe from 12:00 – 22:00, with the bar open until very late afterwards! Strictly over 18s only. Comedy
V 164 G C3
51a George St, EH2 2HT
B 0131
10:00 – 18:00 ¡ 0131 226 2275 ·
Eastside brings the five boroughs of NYC to life with its neighbourhood dive bar charm. Featuring a mixture of serious and playful cocktails, street art by local artist and Brooklyn native, Gerry Kapinski, music influenced by the streets of NYC and
Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey S
Laughing
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V 106 G F3
69 Home Street, EH3 9JP
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 228 3664 · www.freefestival.co.uk
Edinburgh’s hidden gem. Step into our Home. A unique local neighbourhood bar situated in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. Our stenciled exterior offers a warm welcome into our plush, new bar – and head downstairs to see free-entry Fringe shows here all day throughout the Fringe from lunchtime to late night. Cabaret and Variety
Lessons on Being Loud (from an American Opera Singer)
V 170 G E5
38 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DD
The
0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
667
V 89 G E4
Kick Ass Hostel Edinburgh , EH1 1JR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 226 6351 · www.freefestival.co.uk
Located on Cowgate, the Kick Ass is in a great location, being on the edge of the Old Town and a ten-minute walk from Waverly Station. There is a bar, and outdoor seating area - with Free and Pay What You Can Fringe shows on the ground floor level throughout August.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap S
V
Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle S
V 75 G E3
27 West Port, EH1 2LD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 283 1960 · www.freefestival.co.uk
Offering the perfect elixir of cosmic and traditional, The Oracle has the answer. See free Fringe show here in our basement Flight Club.
information: Long flight of stairs down to the performance
Lauriston Castle S
V 436 G B1
2a Cramond Road South, EH4 6AD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
and Variety
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
Le Monde
V 47 G C4
16 George Street, EH2 2PF
B 0131 270 3900
¡ 0131 270 3900 · www.lemondehotel.co.uk
An intimate venue on the first floor of Le Monde with 100 seats. Up close and personal performances in a fabulous air-conditioned venue with full bar and restaurant facilities. Located on George Street in the heart of the New Town, very close to Assembly Rooms and St Andrew's Square.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Comedy
2 Truths, 1 Lie 43
A Celebration of Father Ted 71 Frank Sanazi's Mein Way 90
Guess the Weight of the Bird 94
Sian Hutchinson: Tick My Box 153
Music
Acoustic Gaga 195
Adele: Still Someone Like Me 196
All the Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Beach Boys Sounds
Joni Mitchell: Take Me as I Am 213
That 70's Choir 225
Spoken Word
The Rock'n'Roll Hitmakers 251
V 214 G LEITH C2
138-142 Leith Walk, EH6 5DT
B 0131 555 4738
¡ 0131 555 4738 · www.leithdepot.com
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Comedy Five Mugs, No Tea
Music Cash Out of Hand: A Convict's Tale 203
Leith Dockers Club
V 223 G LEITH C2
17-17a, Academy St , EH6 7EE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 467 7879
Busy social club in the heart of Leith.
Music Fabulous Sounds of the 60s 209
V 524 G B1
2 Cheyne Street, EH41JB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
LifeCare centre is the community hub of charity LifeCare Edinburgh, who provide services including community activities for older people in Edinburgh.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Children's Shows
for
Luna Edinburgh
Jewellery Boutique S
V 433 G D2
43 William Street, EH3 7LW
B 0131 467 8245 · 10:30 – 18:00
¡ 0131467 8245 · www.lilyluna.co.uk/designer-jewellery/by-designer
Established in 2012, this award-winning independent jewellery boutique is located in the historical West End area. A home for hundreds of original and unusual contemporary jewellery from over 30 designers around the world. A best-kept secret treasure trove laying in the city centre for true jewellery lovers to discover.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions
Art to Wear: International Contemporary Jewellery Show 190
Mackenzie Building S
V 258 G D4
Old Assembly Close, EH1 1QX
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
The McKenzie Building is part of the law faculty in Assembly Close in the Royal Mile next to the Fringe Office. It is a designated meeting place for Advocates with all facilities including full access for wheelchairs/toilets/ fire exit.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Musicals and Opera Deacon Brodie 230 Flesh 232
V 262 G B4
15 Mansfield Place, EH3 6BB
B 07940 914140 · www.mansfieldtraquair.org.uk.
The Mansfield Traquair Centre is a restored church building containing the world famous Phoebe Anna Traquair murals.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions
Phoebe Traquair Murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre
Marchmont St Giles Church S
V 589 G H4
Marchmont St Giles Church, Kilgraston Road, EH92DW
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. We are a dog friendly space.
Music
Marchmont Music 215
Mayfield Salisbury Church S
V 11 G H6
18 West Mayfield, EH9 1TQ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Mayfield Salisbury is a vibrant church in Newington, on the south side of Edinburgh. Performances take place in the Church Hall, a modern space at the rear of the church. There is ample on-street parking nearby, together with good bus links.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Theatre Ne'er the Twain
Meeting Point – Corner of West College St and South College Street
V 449 G E5
West College Street and South College Street, EH8 9YL
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Comedy Lucky Maclean’s Festival in the Bin 120
Meeting Point at Appleton Tower, Crichton St S
V 636 G E5
33 Crichton Street, EH8 9LE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours 174
Meeting Point at Bridgend Farmhouse S
V 238 G H6
41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Events Family-Fun Edinburgh Cycle Tour 185
Meeting Point at Cockburn St, corner of Fleshmarket Close S
V 207 G D4
Cockburn St, cnr of Fleshmarket Close, EH1 1BS
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours 174
Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door) S
V 364 G E5
13-29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07954 401824
Meeting point is to the left side of the Festival Theatre building as you face it from the street, by the Festival Café side door, in the gap between the Festival Theatre and the City Restaurant.
Events Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour 185
Meeting Point at John Wilson, East Princes Street Gardens
V 595 G D4
Beside the John Wilson Statue opposite steps down to Scottish Cafe, EH2 2EJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Spoken Word Pavementology 250
Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop
V 298 G F4
In between The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh, EH8 9LD
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Comedy Silent Disco Dance Tours by Silent Adventures 154
Meeting point on Dalkeith Road outside Commonwealth Pool S
V 216 G G6
21 Dalkeith Road, EH16 5BB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07899 956673
Events Hutton in Edinburgh 186
Meeting Point opposite Café Truva
V 395 G LEITH B2
77 Shore, EH6 6RG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Spoken Word ScotlandsFest: Trainspotting on Location – Tim Bell 253
Ministry of Camp @ Monboddo
V 468 G E3
34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass (Lothian Street Side) S
V 583 G E5
Potterrow Underpass on the Lothian Road side, intersection of Lothian Street, West College Street, South College Street, EH8 9AA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Events Darwin in Edinburgh
¡ 0131 221 5414
An intimate and stylish venue, Monboddo resides in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, basking in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Hosting the Ministry of Camp, it's located within the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre Hotel, just a short stroll from Waverley and Haymarket train stations. This dog-friendly spot has a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Cabaret and Variety
Queen Wine Tasting 18
73 Belford Road, EH4 3DS
B 0131 624 6200 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ 0131 624 6200 · www.nationalgalleries.org
The Modern is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art and is home to fantastic sculpture parks.
Access information: 0 * Accessible toilet. Changing Places toilet situated at Modern One.
Exhibitions
Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990 193
V 515 G D5
9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com
Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022, and the Best Comedy Show at last year's Fringe. 19 award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). ‘Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!’ (Sam Campbell).
Access information: Accessible toilet.
of a Threesome (and Friends)
Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit on the Poster
The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase!
Catherine Bohart: Again, With Feelings
Macarthur-Boyd: Scary Times
Table
in My Whole Entire Life 169 Modern V 66 G D1
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) S
V 313 G D5
15-17 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com
Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022, and the Best Comedy Show at last year’s Fringe. 19 award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). ‘Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can’t stop drinking it!’ (Sam Campbell).
Comedy
Alex Kealy: The Fear
The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase!
Chris Forbes: Collywobble
Desiree Burch – The Golden Wrath (WIP)
Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron)
V 51 G D5
9 Hunter Square, EH1 1QW
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com
Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022, and the Best Comedy Show at last year’s Fringe. 19 award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). ‘Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can’t stop drinking it!’ (Sam Campbell).
Comedy Adam Flood: Back of the Spoon
Spittle: New Stuff WIP
Amy Matthews: Commute With The Foxes
Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed
Garrett Millerick Needs More
National
V 222 G D4
The Mound, EH2 2EL
B 0131 624 6200 · 10:00 - 17:00
¡ 0131 624 6200 · www.nationalgalleries.org
The National is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions
An Irish Impressionist: Lavery on Location 192
National Library of Scotland S
V 147 G D4
George IV Bridge, EH1 1EW
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 623 3700 · 10:00 - 17:00
Our Visitor Centre in Edinburgh offers a range of facilities and services for those choosing to visit us. Learn about our treasures and services in the exhibition space, browse books and stationery, enjoy refreshments and snacks in our café, browse our online collections or even register for entry to our reading rooms and access to a wider range of digital material.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Theatre Call of Cthulhu – Live in the Library 271
National Museum of Scotland S
V 179 G E4
Chambers Street, EH1 1JF
B 0300 123 6789 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ 0300 123 6789 · www.nms.ac.uk/scotland
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology, and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National Museum of Scotland.
Access information: * Accessible toilet. The following access facilities are available at the venue:
Level entrance to the museum via the main entrance to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street.
Lifts are available to all floors.
Adapted toilets are available and many have baby changing units and changing benches.
Wheelchairs are available on loan at no charge. Ask at the Information Desk on arrival.
There is a variety of seating throughout the museum.
Cloakroom
Exhibitions Game On 191
V 115 G D4
George IV Bridge, EH1 2EX
B 08445 678 666 · 09:00 – 21:00
¡ 08445 678 666 · www.theghostbustours.com
A black classic 1960's Routemaster bus transformed into a theatre space with a beautiful interior.
Access information: Due to the classic design of the bus itself it is not wheelchair accessible unless the wheelchair can be folded and kept close to the audience member. No storage on board.
Comedy The Ghost Bus Tours 93
Nicolson Square Park
V 129 G E5
Nicolson Square, EH8 9BX
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
A green outside park space in the middle of Nicolson Square, managed by the Edinburgh Council Parks team.
Events Lost in Wonder 186
V 211 G B6
11 Brunswick Street, EH7 5JB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
No11 Lounge is a stunning high ceiling room with a beautiful baby
Exhibitions
Novotel S
V 188 G E3
80 Lauriston Place, EH3 9DE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Light, airy, comfortable room with unreserved seating at tables, cabaret style. Full food menu available. Full bar.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music Jazz at Lunchtime
Ocean Terminal S
V 374 G LEITH A1
Ocean Drive, EH6 6JJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Music
Old Saint Paul's Church S
V 267 G D5
63 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.osp.org.uk
Historic Anglican church in the Catholic tradition, one of the original homes of Scottish Episcopacy, founded in 1689. This hidden gem of the Old Town, has numerous features of architectural and artistic interest including a Father Willis organ. Descriptive leaflets available. Open daily 08:30 – 17:45 to visit, or for peace and stillness.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus Sacred Arts Festival Dance at Old Saint Paul’s Church: Dancing Ash
Out of the Blue Drill Hall S
V 195 G LEITH D2
36 Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.outoftheblue.org.uk
Vibrant arts centre in the historic Drill Hall in Leith, Edinburgh – studios, café, performances, meetings, exhibitions, markets.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Events
Tofgam Card Games: The Return
Outline Gallery
V 402 G F3
5 Lochrin Place, EH3 9QX
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
A pop-up gallery space in Edinburgh, showcasing artistic talent in various mediums.
Exhibitions
Art and Photography Exhibition
Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar S V
¡ www.edinburghsaintsandsinners.co.uk/
To find Greyfriars Bobby's Bar from the Royal Mile, turn left onto George IV Bridge, continuing until you reach a railing and the Greyfriars Bobby statue on the right-hand side. The bar is just behind the statue, on Candlemaker Row.
Events Edinburgh – A Tale of Two Towns 185
Palmerston Place Church S
V 254 G E1
12 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Modelled on Saint-Sulpice in Paris, this splendid church dates from 1875 and is in the heart of the West End. A magnificent yet intimate internal space ideal for music concerts, featuring a fine Wells-Kennedy organ built in 1992.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Theatre Chamberlain: Peace in Our Time 272
CS Lewis' The Screwtape Letters 275
Eric Liddell: The Chariot of Fire 282 Titanic: The Last Hero and The Last Coward 334
V 305 G D6
4 Lochend Close, EH8 8BL
B 0131 451 8520 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ 0131 451 8520 · www.panmurehouse.org
Panmure House is the final remaining home of philosopher and 'father of economics' Adam Smith. It is a category-A listed building of national cultural significance to Scotland, rescued and restored by Heriot-Watt University as a modern hub of economic and social debate and research.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Please feel free to call 0131 451 8521 if you have any questions regarding accessibility Children's Shows
Smithy's Scavenger Hunt 40
Comedy Simon Evans presents: Alas, Smith and Hume! 154
Simon Evans presents: Footnotes to Smith 154 Spoken Word
The Butcher, The Brewer, The Baker and Merryn Somerset Webb 244
Dominic Frisby: Shaping the Earth – A Light-Hearted History of Mining 245
Jesper Koll: Japan – Capitalism That Works 249
V 152 G E4
41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
B 0131 510 0022 · Phone 12:00 – 20:00 / In-person sales from 30 minutes prior to the first show.
¡ 0131 510 0119 · www.paradise-green.co.uk
Paradise Green is at the heart and soul of the largest arts festival in the world, presenting a wide range of top-quality performances. Visit our beautiful and friendly venue, relax with a drink from our snack bar before your performance and soak up the true atmosphere of the Fringe.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
1 and Only Absolute Burlesque and Cabaret 1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha 12
Dan Bastianelli: Deception
Divas: From Stage to Screen
Doom and Glitter: A Tribute To Tom Waits
The Fantastical World of My Uncle Arly
Comedy Accidental Pop: Now That's What I Call Safety!
Short History of Fun
V 46 G E4
41 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 225 4186 · www.theparadisepalms.com
Part the velvet curtains at 41 Lothian Street and roll on into Paradise Palms, the dusty jewel in the heart of Edinburgh, opposite Bristo Square and Potterrow. At any given hour on any given evening, the Palms will be your neon-lit dive bar, your bustling diner, your gin-soaked theatre... whatever pops your cork.
Cabaret and Variety Paradise Palms
V 446 G A1
Edinburgh College, Granton Campus, EH5 1QE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 297 8454
As one of Scotland's largest training providers in performing arts, Edinburgh College welcomes audiences to the PASS Theatre, a state-of-the-art facility that provides a fantastic performance space for acting, dance and theatre arts. Located in Granton, it also has excellent public transport access to and from the city centre.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
Here & Now
V 606 G B2
Patriothall, EH3 5AY
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Spacious white cube gallery, with good lighting and friendly atmosphere, found in a quiet space the bustling popular area of Stockbridge. Run by WASPS Studios Ltd.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Fully accessible for wheelchair users.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans
V 357 G D5
212 Cowgate, EH1 1NQ B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Bannermans is one of Edinburgh's premier live music venues, located in the heart of the historic Old Town. A proven firm favorite with locals and tourists for many years now. Open from 12:00 – 01:00 every day, apart from Sundays when we open at 12:30. Over 18s only. www.bannermanslive.co.uk
PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake
V 605 G D5 97 South
PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms
V 171 G B5
23-24 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Buzzing, unpretentious gay club over two levels with bars and dance-floor. Every day during the Fringe we host several five-star PBH Free Fringe shows, bespoke cocktails and international beers. Kitchen open every day until 22:00. Children welcome before 21:00.
Access information: Children's Shows Abracadabra Family Friendly Magic Show
PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse
V 276 G D4
9c
Part of The Liquid Room with two fantastic, separate stage rooms and beer garden music bar. The venue can be accessed from 9 Victoria Street. The Annexe and Warehouse Rooms feature a wide and varied selection of PBH's Free Fringe comedy, cabaret and music acts everyday during August from 11:00 – 01:00.
and Variety
Date: The 18+ Game Show (Free!)
Reubens – Freaky Magic
Alnwick: Comedian Magician
PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel
V 603 G D5
5 New Street, EH8 8BH
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe 24
Comedy Achtung!! The Germans Are Coming! Second Coming 50
Bald Man Sings Rihanna 64
Becky Goodman: The Day My Sugar Daddy Dumped Me 65
Dan Leith: Moonshine in Leith 79
Full Frontal Lobe 90
The Grumpy Magicians Present: Now You See It, Now You Don't! 94
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar
V 221 G C3
61a Frederick Street, EH2 1LH
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Fingers Piano Bar is an institution established in the early 1980s. During the Fringe, Fingers turns into one of the best cosmopolitan venues in Edinburgh. An experience not to be missed! Over 18s only.
Access information: No level access. Cabaret and Variety Blodwen's in Business
PBH's Free Fringe @ Finnegan's Wake
V 101 G D4
9b Victoria Street, EH1 2HE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
Arron Jones: One Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show 14
Comedy Comedians of Europe – Best of European Comedy 75 Coppen Through Life 77
PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar
V 161 G D5
Niddry Street, EH1 1LG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
This popular bar hosts great PBH Free Fringe comedy in the arch cave every day during the Fringe. Between shows, you can watch live big-screen sports or simply enjoy the bar banter with beers. Over 18s only.
Comedy
Bot Brothers: A Story of Our Times 69
Dickie Richards: Sexual Tyrannosaur 2024 82
Wrestling with the Champ: Chortle Combat 169
PBH's Free Fringe @ Kafe Kweer
V 167 G F2
5 St Peter’s Buildings, EH3 9PG
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Comedy Traumedy: A Guide To Being A Fabulous Homeless Addict 164
PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin
V 227 G D6
65 Canongate, EH8 8BT
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Situated near the foot of the Royal Mile, this traditional bar offers a wide selection of PBH Free Fringe shows daily. Kilderkin also boasts one of Edinburgh's finest selections of rums. Over 18s only.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Comedy
Aaa Shiny! (Married with ADHD)*
PBH's Free Fringe @ Little Plaza
V 159 G B5
24 Haddington Place, EH7 4AF
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
information: Accessible toilet.
PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim
V 100 G D5
3 Robertsons Close, EH1 1LY
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Pub with a service area made from recycled materials, including old suitcases and recycled 1930's cinema seats. Continuing the sustainable ethos, Pilgrim features locally sourced craft beers, premium spirits and health foods. During the Fringe, we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe shows in our side room. Over 18s only. Comedy
of One-Liner
Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk to People About
PBH's Free Fringe @ Slow Progress Cafe and Records
V 640 G D5
53 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Comedy
Clark: And Then He Turned the Fun on Himself
Stop Believing: Theatric Remix of 1980s
V 148 G E5
3-7 West Richmond Street, EH8 9EF
0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 A friendly neighbourhood bar with a great choice of craft, cask beers, wines and spirits, friendly staff and a delicious menu. Last orders during the Fringe at 03:00. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH's Free Fringe shows in our function room from noon to midnight.
Hoodless: DINK (Double Income No
Comedian (2024) They
PBH's Free Fringe @ The Keller
V 165 G B5
23-27 Broughton Street Lane, EH1 3LY
0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
PBH's Free Fringe @ The Street
V 239 G C5
2b Picardy Place, EH1 3JT
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
A lively and trendy gay-friendly cafe-bar venue. Situated over two floors for eating, drinking and dancing. Now open until 03:00. During the Fringe, we host a selection of
PBH's Free Fringe @ Uno Mas V
Pleasance at EICC S
V 150 G E2
150 Morrison Street, EH3 8EE
B 0131 556 6550 · In Person: 30 minutes before the first show, 15 minutes after the final show. Phone: 10:00 – 18:00. ¡ 0131 556 1513 · www.pleasance.co.uk
Join us in the heart of Edinburgh's West End for theatre, dance, music and comedy. The best of the Fringe awaits in the city’s most luxurious venue, where brilliant bars and cafés join a stellar line-up of world renowned artists.
Access information: * Accessible toilet. All performance spaces are accessible. Customers with access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue in advance and to make themselves known to a member of the team upon arrival to access lifts. A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk with EICC access information here: www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/disability-access/
Comedy
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Much Ado About Nothing
Music The Jive Aces
Musicals and Opera No Regrets
Spoken Word
Iain Dale: All Talk Election Hustings with Andrew Bowie MP, Stephen Flynn MP, Christine Jardine MP and Ian Murray MP 246
Iain Dale: All Talk Election Preview with Michael Crick, Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor 246
Iain Dale: All Talk with Alex Salmond 246
Iain Dale: All Talk with Anas Sarwar MSP
Iain Dale: All Talk with Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara
Iain Dale: All Talk with Gina Miller
Iain Dale: All Talk with Humza Yousaf MSP
Iain Dale: All Talk with Jess Phillips MP
Iain Dale: All Talk with Kate Garraway
Iain Dale: All Talk with Liz Truss MP
Iain Dale: All Talk with Miriam Margolyes
Iain Dale: All Talk with Rachel Reeves MP
Iain Dale: All Talk with Ruth Davidson
Iain Dale: All Talk with Wes Streeting
V 33 G E5
60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ B 0131 556 6550 · In person: 09:30 – 23:30. Phone: 10:00 – 18:00. ¡ 0131 556 1513 · www.pleasance.co.uk
The Pleasance’s famous cobblestone Courtyard has been entertaining festival audiences since 1985 and is considered by many to be the very heart of the Fringe. Come join us for the best comedy, theatre and children's shows at 'the centre of the cultural universe' (Scotsman).
Access information: * Accessible toilet. A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk. Customers with access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue in advance and to make themselves known to a member of the team upon arrival.
Cabaret and Variety
Andrew Frost: Cards on the Table
Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln
Polly & Esther
Children's Shows Blue
Smoos
Uh Oh Spaghetti-Oh!
Comedy Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17
Abi Clarke: (Role) Model
Ahir Shah: Ends
Alice Snedden: Highly Credible
Amy Annette: Thick Skin
Pleasance Dome S
V 23 G E5
1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL
B 0131 556 6550 · In person: 10:00 – 23:30. Phone: 10:00 – 18:00. ¡ 0131 556 1513 · www.pleasance.co.uk
The Pleasance Dome is at the very centre of the now famous Bristo Square, featuring the very best
and
With great bars and
including our sunny outdoor plaza, come soak up the legendary Pleasance atmosphere throughout the day and stay for the fun late into the night. Access information: * Accessible toilet. All performance
Port O'Leith Boxing Club S
V 331 G A3
Unit 3, 83 Craighall Road, EH6 4RR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Port O' Leith Boxing Club is Scotland's newest and most exciting boxing gym. Housed in a state-of-the-art fitness facility with a café.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus Angry Snatch: A Reclamation Job in 15 Rounds 171
V 470 G LEITH B3
20 Maritime Lane, EH6 6RZ
B 07967 142111 · 11:00 – 16:00
¡ 07967 142111 · www.qualityyard.co.uk
Bringing creative street-art and graffiti by nationally and internationally exhibited artists to Edinburgh. Newly painted artworks covering over 50m are free to view on six external walls. We accept Pay-What-You-Want donations, have fun Pay-What-You-Want spray paint tasters and an affordable street art prints sale. A unique Edinburgh 360° visual experience in our quiet 18th-century walled courtyard in the heart of Leith. A hidden Leith gem, 180m from The Shore tram-stop.
Exhibitions
360° Street Art Exhibition, Spray Paint Tasters and Affordable Art Sale 189
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall S
V 26 G F5
1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL
B 0131 560 1580 · From 10:00 until 15 minutes after the start of the day's final show.
Roundabout is our tourable, in-the-round, 167-seater auditorium that flat packs into a lorry and pops up all over the country. You might find it in on a football pitch in Coventry, on the Margate seafront, or by a lake in Poole. Roundabout also regularly sits in the Summerhall Courtyard during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, hosting a jam-packed programme.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Musicals and Opera Tones: A Hip-Hop Opera 240 Theatre
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn
V 178 G E3
18-20 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.scottishcomedyfestival.com
Situated in the Grassmarket, the heart of historic Old Edinburgh, and serving food and drink all day long, The Beehive Inn comprises a main bar on the ground floor and a comfortable and relaxing restaurant and bar on the first floor. Our two dedicated 50-seat performance spaces, presenting some of the best homegrown comedy at the festival, are on the first and second floors.
Access information: Accessible
St
Royal College of Physicians S
V 74 G C3
9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ
B 0131 339 5374 · 09:00 – 16:00
¡ 0131 339 5374 · www.edinburghceilidhs.net
Historic building in the centre of Edinburgh, 5 minutes walk from Princes St, tram stops, bus station and Waverley train station
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Children's Shows
Amazing Prize Family Comedy Bingo 30
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing) 171
Sacred Heart Church S
V 163 G E3
28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Music Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at the Church of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Arts Festival Music at the Church of the Sacred Heart
Spoken Word
Sacred Arts Festival Architecture at Church of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Church of the Sacred Heart
Saint Stephen's Theatre S
V 166 G B3
105 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: Accessible toilet. Cabaret and Variety English[bird] in New York
Poldark Show – Stage Hypnotist
Chaney – From Holyrood to Hollywood
Told You To Be Small
Physical Theatre and Circus
79th International Choreographers' Showcase
and Opera
guests interested in all aspects of the arts and creative industries.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music
A History of Jazz in Four Saxophones
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley
Bar
V 438 G D5
3-5 St Mary's Street, EH1 1TA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.scottishcomedyfestival.com
The Waverley Bar is located off the High Street, where it turns into the Canongate. As the name of the bar suggests it is a minute's walk from Waverley Station. Established since the 50s as a prominent venue for rising stars in the folk world (vintage poster and photos of banjo-playing Billy Connolly and the Humblebums adorn the wall), with an ambiance that seems to have little changed.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Scottish Storytelling Centre S
V 30 G D5
43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR
B 0131 556 9579 · 10:00 – 20:00
0131 556 9579 · www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the world's first purpose-built centre for the live art of storytelling, situated in the heart of Edinburgh's High Street. The Netherbow Theatre, Storytelling Court and Library spaces host live storytelling, dance, music, theatre, children's events and exhibitions, alongside the Haggis Box Café and bespoke bookshop. In 2018 it was awarded Best Performing Arts Venue at the Sunday Herald Culture Awards. A warm welcome for all!
information: * Accessible toilet.
St Cuthbert's Church
V 122 G D2 5 Lothian Road, EH1 2EP
0131 229 1142 ·
St Giles' Cathedral S
V 187 G D4
High St, EH1 1RE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 226 0674 · www.stgilescathedral.org. uk
Founded in the 1120s, St Giles' Cathedral was the home of the Scottish Reformation. It is Scotland's National Cathedral, making it an important and notable venue; it is situated at the heart of the Royal Mile.
V 135 G B2
76 Henderson Row, EH3 5BJ B 0131
– 18:00
St Johns – West End Fair S
V 127 G D2
Corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd, EH2 4BJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.3d2d.co.uk
The Fair is staged in the grounds of the church in clusters of marquees and open air stalls – linked together by an ingenious system of walkways. The 120+ makers, artists and designers present each day sell only their own work.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Events West End Fair
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
V 86 G C5
61 York Place, EH1 3JD
B 07901 782482
¡ www.edinburghsacredartsfestival.org
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, also known as St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Edinburgh. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh and the mother church of Scots Catholicism. The cathedral church is located at the east end of New Town in the city centre.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral: Sacred Jazz 220
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral S
V 91 G D1
23 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AW
B 0131 225 6293
¡ 0131 225 6293 · www.cathedral.net
This grand building, distinguished by its three spires, filled with art and music, and surrounded by gardens and trees, is an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End. Host to numerous recitals and concerts which take full advantage of the beautiful acoustic. The Song School, open for regular tours, is decorated with gorgeous murals by Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Music
St Mary's Lunchtime Recitals 224
St Ninian's Hall
V 230 G B1
40 Comely Bank, EH4 1AG B 07599 928440
¡ www.edinburghtheatrearts.com
St Ninian's Hall hosts the Edinburgh Theatre Arts group and creates a uniquely intimate theatre venue. Find us only one mile north-west of the city centre. 50 yards to the east of the junction of Comely Bank Road, Orchard Brae and Crewe Road South, opposite Flora Stevenson Primary School.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Theatre
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 337
St Vincent's S
V 197 G B3
St Vincent Street, EH3 6SW
B 07901 782482
¡ 07901 782482 · www.stvincentschapel.org.uk
St Vincent’s is at the border of Stockbridge and the New Town, and across the road from William Playfair’s much larger St Stephen’s. A Gothic gem, St Vincent’s was opened in 1857. It is a busy Scottish Episcopal (Anglican) church which hosts a wide range of music and community activities throughout the year in both the ground floor Nave and extensive Undercroft. Home of the annual Edinburgh Sacred Arts Festival.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Comedy
Charlie Chaplin’s Late-Night Cinema 71
Events
Sacred Arts Festival Film at St Vincent's Chapel 187 Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St Vincent's Chapel 187
Exhibitions Sacred Arts Festival Exhibition at St Vincent's Chapel: Triptych of the Book of Revelation 192
Music
An Afternoon with the Classical Guitar 196
Balalaika and Piano Recital 199
Burns Night Hootenanny! 202
V 317 G B2
7b Saxe Coburg Street, EH3 5BN
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 332 0122 · www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk
Situated in the heart of vibrant Stockbridge, ten minutes walk from city centre. Stockbridge Church is an attractive Grade-B Georgian listed building. A magnificent space which has a flexible stage, a balcony with a splendid church organ and separate halls.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
An Evening with Classic Brit Nominee
V 342 G D5
207 Cowgate, EH1 1JQ
B 0131 623 4353 · 15:00 – 20:00
¡ 0131 623 4353
My days! Stramash live music bar Edinburgh – where to start... well, it’s massive. Massive stage, massive bands, massive sound, big, bouncing dancefloor filled with lovely big smiles. There’s excellent live music on every night of the week and free entry from 18:00 – 05:00 throughout the Fringe 2023.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
V 26 G F5
1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL
B 0131 560 1580 · From 09:00 until 15 mins after the start of the day's final show.
¡ 0131 560 1580 · www.summerhall.co.uk
Set in the iconic former Veterinary College, Summerhall's programme is packed full of exciting and challenging theatre, dance, visual art and music from across the world and Scotland for people of all ages. Delicious food and drink is served in The Royal Dick bar plus al fresco bars and street food in our vibrant and buzzing courtyard. There is a café open all day too. Full programme available at summerhall.co.uk.
Access information: * Accessible toilet. We are committed to making your visit to Summerhall an enjoyable experience and we are working to make our venue as accessible as possible. The building is B-listed and is over one hundred years old and not all of our spaces are fully accessible. If coming into Summerhall using the main entrance please be aware that there are nine steps up to reception and the steps do not have a handrail. Our step free access is through the side entrance on Summerhall Square. The Royal Dick Bar and Restaurant is situated to your right as you come in (with a ramp at the rear of the bar) and there is a ramp directly ahead of you that leads to the reception, box office, shop and café and our accessible venues.
Although there is no on-site parking at Summerhall, especially during the Fringe, there is parking using either pay and display machines or single yellow line spaces on Summerhall Square beside our step free access. Please be aware that this street is a dead end, and quite short and therefore parking there can be quite competitive.
We have lift access to some of the first floor spaces and the basement spaces. Further information about individual spaces and shows can be obtained from the box office. If you would like more information about the accessibility of particular shows, or if you wish to arrange a familiarisation tour of the venue prior to the festival, please contact us by phone on 0131 560 1581 or by email on info@summerhall.co.uk
Our staff are here to help and if there is anything you need assistance with please do not hesitate to ask.
www.summerhall.co.uk/about/accessibility
Comedy John Hegley: Do Horses Have Teeth, Sir?
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus Anatomy for Accountants 171
V 173 G LEITH C1
· 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ 0131 629 0809 · www.biscuitfactory.co.uk
The Biscuit Factory was built in 1947 by Crawfords Biscuits and the warehouse which was home to them for 20 years still sits proudly between Anderson Place and Bonnington Road Lane, along with our sister building the Soap Works – an ex soap and chemical factory from the early 1900s. It is now home to 32 creative businesses who together make a significant contribution to the culture in Leith.
Access information: As we are an old building under conversion, we unfortunately only offer disabled access to the ground
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The Edinburgh Academy
V 70 G B3
42 Henderson Row, EH3
B 0131 226
¡ 0131 624 4919
The Edinburgh Academy is centrally located in the New Town, with ample on-street parking and refreshments available 30 minutes before every performance. The venue has several spaces including its Performing Arts Centre and Main Hall.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Musicals and Opera All Shook Up Young@Part
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Disney's Frozen Junior
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Les Misérables School Edition
The Phantom of the Opera
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Junior
V 105 G H6
Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, EH16 5UT
B 0131 662 2310
¡ 0131 662 2305
A hidden gem nestled in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, set in the 20 acres of private grounds of Prestonfield House, a stunning five-star hotel like no other, where peacocks strut through topiary and manicured lawns and Highland cattle graze. Prestonfield is a lush oasis of calm, yet only minutes away from the madding crowd... only in Edinburgh!
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
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The Hibernian Supporters Club
V 499 G B6
11 Sunnyside, EH7 5RA
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 07531 442189
A local Edinburgh social club, with full bar and function premises. Performances take place upstairs in the Pat Stanton lounge.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Theatre Athens of The North
The Jazz Bar
V 57 G E5
1A Chambers Street, EH1 1HR
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 220 4298 · www.thejazzbar.co.uk
This stylish basement bar is Edinburgh's coolest, multiple award-winning, year-round live music venue, with a crammed programme of multi-genre music and Fringe shows running all day, every day, from 13:00 – 05:00. As well as all the independent Fringe shows hosted by the venue, you’ll hear the bar’s excellent music, with great jazz, funk, acoustic, blues and rocky sounds – and bar service to 05:00 nightly!
5 Nights in Harperspace
12th Year! John Hunt Four O'Clock Afternoon Blues and Swing 194 "26" Songs Nicole Cassandra Smit Wants to Sing 194 Aaaah Look Who It Is: Jed Potts and Nicole Smit, Again! 195 Aardvark Trio – Wild Changes
Acoustic Blues and Roots
Acoustic Blues in the Afternoon
Ali Affleck – A Night in New Orleans… The Hot Roots of Jazz
Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing
Ali Affleck presents: 1933 – Wild Women of the Prohibition
Ali Affleck Presents Billie
V 276 G D4
9c Victoria Street, EH1 2HE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Rising – The UK's No
The
V 288 G D5
37 Guthrie Street, EH1 1JG
B 0131
V 626 G LEITH C2
96-98 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 554 5280
A small intimate style venue with a gothic style. A feel of old historic Edinburgh and Leith's links to whisky. Events Whisky
V 72 G F5
85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG
B 0131 668 2019 · 10:00 – 14:00 then 90 mins before evening shows until just after the act is on stage. ¡ 0131 668 2019 · www.thequeenshall.net
The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity venue situated on Clerk Street in the Southside of Edinburgh. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979. It now plays host to all types of live music and comedy, and presents approximately 200 performances every year.
Access information: Accessible toilet. We have sensory kits available for customers to use during their visit.
Music Catriona Price & Friends
Claire Martin with The Martin Sjöstedt Trio
V 309 G D5
1 Infirmary Street, off South Bridge, EH1 1LT
B Tickets available on the door after 15:00.
¡ 0131 557 2976 · www.royal-oak-folk.com
Edinburgh's key folk hub, the hospitable Royal Oak is a traditional bar frequented by musicians, enthusiasts and regulars in for a blether. 18+ licence restriction.
The Saltire Society Headquarters S
V 456 G D5
22 High Street, EH1 1TF B 0131 556 1836 · 09:00 – 21:00
¡ www.saltiresociety.org.uk
We always have seating at events, latecomers may need to stand if an event is oversubscribed. If you need to sit, please arrive early, and if you have a preference on where you are seated please call or email the office in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Our seats have back support but no armrests. We do have office chairs we are happy to put out, please get in touch in advance. Please be aware that these are wheeled. We do not currently have a hearing loop.
Comedy Sandy Not Just On Sunday 148
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society S
V 182 G C3
28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 220 2044 · www.smws.co.uk
Georgian townhouse.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Pip Hills Room (3rd floor) not accessible to guests who require level access (steep stairs)
Spoken Word Spirit Safe Secrets: Drop-in Session 254
The Scottish Gallery
V 308 G C3
16 Dundas Street, EH3 6HZ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ +44 131 558 1200 · www.scottish-gallery.co.uk
Established in South St David Street, Edinburgh by Aitken Dott in 1842 as Gilders, Framers, and Artists' Colourmen, the firm, as it does today, also exhibited and sold work by the leading Scottish artists of the day. The Scottish Gallery has a monthly programme of contemporary and historical exhibitions and also specialises in national and international applied arts.
Exhibitions 2024 191
The Scottish Parliament
V 511 G D6
The Scottish Parliament, EH99 1SP
B 0131 348 5200 · 10:00 – 17:00
¡ www.parliament.scot/WPP
Access information: * Accessible toilet. Information available on request.
Eric Liddell
The Sheraton Grand Hotel S
V 229 G E2
1 Festival Square, EH3 9SR
B 0131 477 7755
¡ www.matchpointhospitality.com Access
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club S
V 241 G C3
29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
The Royal Scots Club S
V 241 G C3
29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Centrally located in the heart of the New Town and boasting a friendly and knowledgeable team, relaxing bar and a range of performance options.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00 ¡ www.simplyspiffing.co.uk/the-speakeasy
Step into a bygone era in this brand-new Fringe venue in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. A hidden gem tucked away in the Royal Scots Club, The Speakeasy brings you 1920's glamour mixed with an exciting and diverse programme of shows, lectures and events.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
V 5 G C4
5 York Place, EH1 3EB
B 0131 558 9005 · 02 – 25 Aug, 10:00 – 21:00. You can purchase tickets via card only at our main box office based above Stand 1 at 5
York Place. Phone lines close at 20:00. Website sales cut of 30 mins before show doors. You can purchase tickets at the venue door. ¡ 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk
Scotland's original and world famous purpose-built comedy club, The Stand, is not only at the heart of the Fringe, but open all year round, it's not to be missed. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with cabaret-style seating and standing room. All tickets are general admission. First come, first served, queuing advised. Venue is accessible through courtyard at basement level. Latecomers may not be admitted.
Access information: The venue has unreserved seating and standing room so prior warning and early access is required sold out shows are very cramped
Comedy
Andrew O’Neill’s History of Heavy Metal – Redux 59
Bob Doolally 68
Gareth Waugh – This Guy 91
Jojo Sutherland, I Wish You Were My Mum (Careful What You Wish For) 107
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes 123
Simon Munnery 154
Sophie McCartney: Work in Progress 155
The Stand Late Club 156
Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer: Material, Girl 159 Tom Stade: Risky Business 164
V 5 G C4
16 North St Andrew Street, EH2 1HJ
B 0131 558 9005 · 02 – 25 Aug, 10:00 – 21:00. You can purchase tickets via card only at our main box office based above Stand 1 at 5 York Place. Phone lines close at 20:00. Website sales cut of 30 mins before show doors. You can purchase tickets at the venue door. ¡ 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk
Round the corner from Stand 1, our little sister club is in its 23rd year hosting the latest comedy talent. This intimate studio space is situated in a large, Georgian-style first floor drawing room. The venue is fully seated and has a separate bar and waiting area. For customers with access needs, the first floor is accessible by a steep flight of steps only. Latecomers may not be admitted.
Access information: The venue is all seating prior warning and early access is required sold out shows are very cramped Comedy Dino Wiand: I Don't Like People Who Look Like Javier Bardem 2 82 Fearghas Kelly: Whooooooooooo! 88 Fearghas Kelly's Screen Time 88 Gareth Mutch: Modern Man 91 Gavin Webster: An Hour of Swearing and Shouting
V 319 G C4
The Place, 34-38 York Place, EH1 3HU B 0131 558 9005 · 02 – 25 Aug, 10:00 – 21:00. You can purchase tickets via card only at our main box office based above Stand 1 at 5 York Place. Phone lines close at 20:00. Website sales cut of 30 mins before show doors. You can purchase tickets at the venue door. ¡ 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk
Across the road from the world Famous (Stand 1), Stand 5 and Stand 6 are located at The Place – a luxury four-star boutique townhouse hotel, situated in a stunning A-listed Georgian terrace in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Offering comfort and a roof terrace bar the venue also boosts a stylish restaurant and opulent cocktail bar.
The Tree of the Dead S
V 213 G D4
Next to St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, EH1 1RE
B 0131 225 9044 · 10:00 – 22:00
¡ 0131 225 9044 · www.cityofthedeadtours.com
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 S
V 12 G C4
28 York Place, EH1 3EP
B 0131 558 9005 · 02 – 25 Aug, 10:00 – 21:00. You can purchase tickets via card only at our main box office based above Stand 1 at 5 York Place. Phone lines close at 20:00. Website sales cut of 30 mins before show doors. You can purchase tickets at the venue door. ¡ 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk
Across the road from The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1), Stand 3 is one of the largest venues in the Stand family, presenting fabulous productions in a superb large theatre space with its own bar. Stand 4 is an intimate studio with exciting Fringe debuts. Venues accessible through courtyard at basement level. Latecomers may not be admitted.
Access information: The venue has unreserved seating prior warning and early access is required sold out shows are very cramped
Comedy
Amanda Dwyer – What You Thinking About? 57
Bailey Swilley and Ricky Sim: Don't Tell Our Bosses 63
The Best of Irish Comedy 66
The Best of Scottish Comedy 66
Bodega Bonnies 68
Chris Thorburn: Cineman 74
Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath 84
Ed Patrick: Comedians' Surgery 84
Elaine Robertson: Delulu 85
The Fannies One Night Stand! 88
Jo Caulfield Pearls Before Swine
Julia Sutherland: Gen X Rated
Katie Pritchard: I Kiss The Music
Lauren Stone: Cool For Cats
Molly Brenner: Inhibited
OHHHH!!
McDaniel – Butter Beans
CORBYN! Stephen G Titley
Ralph Brown: My First Hostage Situation
Susan
In
The Wash House S
V 321 G B6
3 Adelphi Grove, EH15 1AP
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 669 8275
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Comedy Mad Dogs and an Englishman 120
The Wee Museum of Memory
V 353 G LEITH A1
The Wee Museum of Memory, EH6 6JJ
B 07714 783726 · Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00
¡ 07714 783726 · www.livingmemory.org.uk/
Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions
The Wee Museum of Memory 193
Theatre Big Top S
V 189 G E2
Festival Square, EH3 9SU
B 08717 050705 · 09:30 – 21:30
¡ 08717 050705 · www.gandey.com
Purpose-built tented cabaret structure. Audience sits at cabaret tables, show performed on a proscenium arch stage, fully carpeted with hot food and licensed bars available.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
and Variety
Lady Boys of Bangkok – 25 Years of Fun Tour 22
theSpace @ Niddry St S
V 9 G D5
Niddry Street, EH1 1TH B 0131 510 2384
¡ 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com
Right in the middle of it all in the best location and part of our Royal Mile hub (10 theatres) we present two very special spaces, offering an array of new and established work – from theatre to musicals, dance, comedy and music, a real feast for all. The buzzing courtyard bar adjacent to the venue offers audiences pre and post-show drinks and an unrivalled Fringe experience.
Accessible toilet.
The Three Sisters S
V 272 G D4
139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 622 6802 · www.thethreesistersbar.co.uk
The world-renowned bar, courtyard, events space and live entertainment venue housed in a former historic brewery sight famed for its non-stop party atmosphere.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
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In
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theSpace
V 53 G E5
Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW
B 0131 510 2384 · 09:30 – 23:00
¡ 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com
The modern festival's smartest multi-space destination venue. The ultimate powerhouse of live performance, offering a pulsating programme of diverse and inclusive work from every genre possible. Part of our 11-space hub at the very stylish Surgeons Quarter, well-stocked bars and great food has made this the perfect destination for audiences who tend to come and spend the day seeing a wide selection of award-winning shows from across the globe.
Access information: Accessible toilet. Please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding disability access.
and Variety
Barto: Itchy and Scratchy
EH1
Hugely popular Royal Mile venue located at the very heart of the festival. Part of our Royal Mile hub of nine performance spaces. With a reputation for award-winning shows, the three smart, air-conditioned theatres offer the very best shows and entertainment at the festival. Ultra-stylish on-site bars provide the perfect way to start, or end, your night. Style and class on the Fringe. For more info see thespaceuk.com.
V
V 611 G E6
67 St Leonards Hill, EH8 9SB
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.tipsymidgie.com
V 15 G E2
10 Cambridge Street, EH1 2ED
B 0131 228 1404 · Times vary, but always open daily
from 10:00 – 18:00 (or until show start time).
¡ 0131 228 1404 · www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on
The Traverse Theatre is Scotland's new writing theatre. From its conception in 1963, it has embraced a spirit of innovation and risk-taking that has launched the careers of many of Scotland's best-known writers. With two custom-built and versatile theatre spaces, the Traverse’s home in Edinburgh’s city centre is a powerhouse of vibrant new work. 'The Traverse is the festival's most prestigious home for serious drama' (New York Times). Access information: Accessible toilet. Two wheelchairs available to borrow at the Traverse
V 547 G E1
Gorgie Road, EH11 2NL
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: Accessible toilet.
V 302 G E4
Teviot Place, EH8 9AG
B 0131 510 0395
¡ 0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk
Situated at the heart of the festival, Bristo Square is where you can find a variety of venues, including the magnificent McEwan Hall, presenting theatre, musicals, comedy, cabaret and family shows early 'til late. Access information: * Accessible toilet.
and Variety
V
G F4
George Square, EH8 9LH
B 0131 510 0395
¡ 0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk
Come and graze in George Square! Food, drink, two fantastic venues and, of course, an upside-down purple cow. If you're looking for Udderbelly, the Wee Coo and a place to soak up the Fringe atmosphere, this is the place to be.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
V 67 G B5
19 Elm Row, EH7 4AA
0131 556 6066 · www.valvonacrolla.com
Festival Fringe productions in The Little Theatre 'beyond the treasure house of salamis, cheeses, balsamic vinegars and olive oils' (Sunday Times). 'If anything makes a London-based gourmet jealous of the Scots, it is Valvona & Crolla' (Financial Times).
Access information: Hearing Aid loop within the Little
Festival Sparkling Wine Tasting
Bruce Davies – You've Got A Friend
David Vernon and Dick Lee: Reeds United. Music for Accordion and Clarinet from Around the World
Dean Martin: When You're Smilin'
Pitchblenders: Só Danço Samba
The Stuff of Legends: The Sequel – Music of Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole 224
Swingology: Ali Affleck, Dick Lee and the Swingaholics 225
Swingtime with Brian Kellock and Dick Lee: The Music of Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson 225
Valvona & Crolla Songbook – 90th Anniversary 226 Wayward
V 150 G E2
150 Morrison Street, EH3 8EE
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.eicc.co.uk/whats-on
The Venue 150 at EICC listing covers ticketed and non-ticketed events out with the programme for Pleasance at EICC events. All enquiries regarding Pleasance at EICC ticketed events should be made to The Pleasance.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Children's Shows
Little Companion Art Troupe: Beautiful Earth
Original Children's Drama Ancient Ship
Shanghai Yuguo Students’ Art Troupe: Elegance
V 375 G E5
76 East Crosscauseway, EH8 9HQ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.whitespace76.com
Whitespace 76 is a venue right in the heart of the festival between Bristo Sq and the Pleasance. Out-with the festival Whitespace is an art gallery and performance space for contemporary art.
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows S
V 360 G F4
Middle Meadow Walk, EH9 9EX
B 0131 510 0395
¡ 0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk
Circus Hub is back on the Meadows celebrating spectacular circus and cabaret. Visit Circus Hub for two dazzling circus tents – The Lafayette and The Beauty – and a charming bar.
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Cabaret and Variety
The Dreamer – Live 18 La Clique 21
Children's Shows
Trash Test Dummies Circus 41
Tweedy's Massive Circus 41
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus Circa: Humans 2.0
Circus Baobab: Yé!
Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight
IIIII – About the Art of Letting Go
Sophie's Surprise 29th
V 126 G F4
George Square, EH8 9LJ
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 650 8379 · www.edin.ac/3sx4f9t
The planning for the George Square Library started in 1963 and construction was completed in March 1965. The Library opened two years later. The George Square Library is a (Grade A) listed building and has undergone a major redevelopment which was completed in the spring of 2013.
Access information: 0 * Accessible toilet.
Exhibitions Panoramas: The World in 360° 192
V 480 G E5
Old College, EH8 9YL
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
Access information: * Accessible toilet.
Children's Shows
Williams and Johnson
V 418 G LEITH A2
Custom Lane, 1 Customs Wharf, EH6 6AL
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
V 186 G D5
High School Yards, EH1 1LZ
B 0131 356 0349 · 10:00 – 22:00
¡ 0131 356 0912 · www.zoofestival.co.uk
ZOO's new work hub returns with some of the most exiting performance makers in the world showcasing their small scale work across three studios. Outside enjoy the relaxing hidden courtyard bar with local beer and wonderful cocktails.
Access information: Accessible toilet. A number of shows will be offering BSL interpreted, audio described and captioned shows. Please see www.zoofestival.co.uk for up to date listings of these.
Virgin Hotels Roof Terrace S
V 252 G D4
1 India Buildings, EH1 2EX
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ 0131 526 4810
The beautiful Virgin Hotel Roof Terrace, overlooking Edinburgh Castle. Access information: Accessible toilet.
Theatre
Wee Red Bar S
V 506 G E3
Edinburgh College of Art, EH3 9DF
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
¡ www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/whatson/home/
The Wee Red Bar is a much-loved Edinburgh institution, in terms of a lively and intimate venue. Operating since the early 1980s and located in the grounds of Edinburgh College of Art via a secret, concealed entrance on Lady Lawson Street. The venue prides itself in its excellent sound quality and puts on many live gigs ranging from reggae to post-rock, and every other genre in-between.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
WHISKI Bar & Restaurant S
V 246 G D5
119 High Street, EH1 1SG
B 0131-556-3095 · 09:00 – 03:00
¡ 0131 556 3095 · www.whiskibar.co.uk
Multi award-winning whisky bar and restaurant midway down the Royal Mile. Fresh Scottish produce served all day.
Access information: Accessible toilet.
Music
Footstomping: Live Scottish Music
Whistlebinkies
V 158 G D5
4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL
B 0131 226 0000 · 10:00 – 18:00
A Taste of Taskmaster Club 41
Haigh: World Got So Dumb
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106 Laughing Horse @ Home Bar F3
108 Hootenannies @ The Apex E3
109 Crescent House A4
110 Hootanannies @ Home Street F3
111 Edinburgh New Town Church C4
115 Necrobus D4
122 St Cuthbert's Church D2
125 artSpace@StMarks D2
126 University of Edinburgh Main Library F4
127 St Johns – West End Fair D2
129 Nicolson Square Park E5
130 Edinburgh Photographic Society B3
131 Greyfriars Kirk E4
135 Stockbridge Ceramics B2
138 Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC C6
139 Assembly Roxy E5
143 Edinburgh Palette B6
147 National Library of Scotland D4
148 PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider E5
149 Galerie Mirages B1
150 Pleasance at EICC E2
150 Venue150 at EICC E2
151 Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 D5
152 Paradise in Augustines E4
153 Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey E5
156 PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth D5
157 City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box D5
158 PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies D5
158 Whistlebinkies D5
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272 The Three Sisters D4
276 PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/ Warehouse D4
276 The Liquid Room D4
288 Just the Tonic at The Mash House D5
288 The Mash House D5
289 Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys E4
290 Arthur Conan Doyle Centre D1
293 Argyle Cellar Bar G4
295 Central Hall F2
295 Central Hall Edinburgh F2
298 Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop F4
300 Underbelly, George Square F4
301 La Belle Angele D5
302 Underbelly, Bristo Square E4
304 Frankenstein Pub E4
305 Panmure House D6
307 Charlotte Square Gardens D2
308 The Scottish Gallery C3
309 The Royal Oak D5
310 Scottish Arts Club D2
313 Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) D5
315 Dynamic Earth D6
317 Stockbridge Church B2
318 Broughton High School B1
319 The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 C4
320 Charlotte Chapel D2
321 The Wash House B6
322 Assembly Checkpoint E4
329 Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church B4
331 Port O'Leith Boxing Club A3
332 Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull E2
335 Gladstone's Land D4
338 Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire D5
342 Stramash D5
353 The Wee Museum of Memory LEITH A1
357 Bannermans D5
357 PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans D5
359 Fruitmarket D4
360 Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows F4
Book Lovers' Tour Departure D5 364 Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door) E5
St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church D4
Ocean Terminal LEITH A1 375 Whitespace 76 E5
Krua Thai Cookery School H6
24 Art Gallery LEITH A1
Just the Tonic Nucleus E5
Meeting Point opposite Café Truva LEITH B2
Outline Gallery F3
Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant C3
Laughing Horse
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