8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Programme
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Join us for our very first Fes val Programme. Many performers have kindly provided their shows free of charge to help us stage an exci ng array of comedy, music, dance and theatre. We are a charity with a social enterprise café at the heart . We are low-budget, hard working fes val amateurs! If you like what we have done, please make a dona on. The Serenity Café will con nue to serve great food throughout the fes val—please join us, relax and enjoy.
As reviewed on Trip Advisor
“Strangely,but rather wonderfully, a feather led me down the quiet approach to the Serenity Cafe, a er I'd asked for direc ons. I was the first customer on this Sunday morning but there was no delay in bringing me a coffee and a bacon roll (probably the best Sunday breakfast one can have, anywhere) and, as I'd already bought a copy of The Sunday Times, all was pre'y much perfec on. Set up to encourage those who've been through tough mes, this is a place which has been lovingly and tastefully decorated and designed for both comfort and pleasing the eye. My Dad used to set great store by "atmospherics" (which I inherited) and this deligh+ul cafe resonates with Good Vibes. If you're seeking a sanctuary, during the coming Edinburgh Fes val, go seeking. The food is good, the staff very nice and you'll definitely feel refreshed on many levels. What more could we ask for? “
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 31st July 11am —1pm
1— 2pm
Poetry Workshop with Alanna Jane
Free
Two hour poetry workshop with Sco;sh poet Alanna Jane, all welcome. Every Wednesday un l 21st August
Emma Read Acoustic Set
Free
Acous c guitar and soulful singing from local Edinburgh Talent Emma Read. Every Wednesday in the Café un l 21st August.
Saturday 3rd August 4— 5.30pm
6— 9pm 9pm – 1am
Jenne McClure Jazz Duo
Free
A Jazz music duo, playing Jazz music from different genres to create a well-rounded show.
Jenne McClure & 5-Piece Jazz Band
Free
Diverse Jazz music from the rock jazz of Joni Mitchell to the sun-kissed rhythms of Brazil.
Salsa with Hans-Erik Salsa @ Serenity ! Salsa instructor teaching basic salsa steps from 8pm, dance the night away l late. Every Saturday un l the 24th August
Free to members £5 to public
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Sunday 4th August 2— 3pm
Masters of Drip
2— 3pm
Louise Jordan
4— 5pm
4— 6pm
Recovery
Dark, imagina ve sketch comedy to capture the curious mind. More performances throughout August.
Original folk, new tradi onal arrangements and Louise’s take on literature by pu;ng it to music. More dates throughout August.
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
david roberts & friends—Forum Theatre
Free
Free
Free
Each week different performers perform tradi onal and contemporary music and poetry. Every Sunday through out August un l the 25th.
6— 7pm
Shirley Gnome
7—
Recovery Travellers
8pm
Free
Free Endearingly inappropriate musical sensa on. Performing songs which will have the audience in hysterics!
In recovery? Join us for unity and serenity—a safe place to unwind in the heart of the Fes val. Every Sunday to 25th August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Monday 5th August 2.30 —3pm
44.30pm
4— 6pm
5— 6pm
8— 9pm
Masters of Drip
Dark, imagina ve sketch comedy to capture the curious mind. More performances throughout August.
Free
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three upand-coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
Louise Jordan Original folk, new tradi onal arrangements and Louise’s take on literature by pu;ng it to music.
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!)
Free
Free
Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Capoeira workshop
Free
Capoeira Malungos present a weekly Capoeira workshop, for all levels of physical ability and fitness. Every Monday 8-9pm un l 19th August.
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Tuesday 6th August 11am12pm
2— 3pm
3— 4pm 44.30pm
4— 6pm
5— 6pm
Emily Rose & funny friends variety hour Music, and comedy described by The Scotsman as 'likeable and out-of-the-ordinary' More performances throughout August.
DillyDolly by Cheekykita Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
The Outsider
Free
Free
Free
How Maureen Younger became the only London Sco;sh, Austrian German-speaking, Black Lesbian comic on the circuit despite being white, straight and Bri sh! More shows during August
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three up-and -coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August
Louise Jordan Original folk, new tradi onal arrangements and Louise’s take on literature by pu;ng it to music. More dates throughout August.
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Free
Free
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 7th August 11am
POETRY WORKSHOP
—1pm
Two hour poetry workshop with Sco;sh poet Alanna Jane, all welcome. Runs every Wednesday un l 21st August
12 — 1pm
2— 3pm
Recovery
3— 5pm 5— 6pm
7— 10pm
Emma Read Acoustic Set
Free
Free
Acous c guitar and soulful singing from local Edinburgh Talent Emma Read. Every Wednesday in the Café un l 21st August.
DillyDolly by Cheekykita
Free
Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Down Memory Lane -Decades of Recovery 40 years of Alcoholics Anonymous in Edinburgh from reminiscences of community members
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Café Quiz Night: Cinema and Film Put your cinema c knowledge to the test. Teams of four welcome. Prize for the winning team.
Free
Free
£8 per team
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 7th August 9— 10pm
1011pm
The Musical Misfit
Free
Robert Taylor is The Musical Misfit. Musician, Composer, Writer, Comedian & All 'round Good Guy. Performing regularly throughout August.
Light Relief Featuring Geoff Cotton with Helen Forster
Free
Songs, sketches and special guests including James Bond, Fi y Shades, Page 3 girl Traci & Elizabeth Hurley. More performances throughout August
Thursday 8th August 11am12pm
44.30pm
5— 6pm
Emily Rose & funny friends variety hour Music, and comedy described by The Scotsman as 'likeable and out-of-the-ordinary' More performances throughout August.
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three upand-coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Thursday 8th August 7— 9pm 9— 10pm 10— 12am
Queen Margaret University Dance Troupe
Free
Contemporary dance performance
The Musical Misfit Robert Taylor is The Musical Misfit. Musician, Composer, Writer, Comedian & All 'round Good Guy. Performing regularly throughout August.
*Japanese* Locky
Free
Free
Shimizu: energe c , weak, sweaty, kinky, serious, silly, confident, sensi ve, oriental, unique... unforge'able!
More performances during August
Friday 9th August 44.30pm
5— 6pm
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three up-andcoming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Friday 9th August 6— 7pm
7— 8pm 8— 9pm 9— 10pm
1011pm
Sean Morley
Free
A nice young man and his rela onship with alterna ve comedy. More shows during August
Wits End Comedy Club
Free
One hour comedy show featuring a wide variety of acts that will have you in s tches.
Rosie Wilby: Nineties Woman
Free
Award winning comedian traces a journey through early 90s feminism, refracted through a very personal lens.
The Musical Misfit Robert Taylor is The Musical Misfit. Musician, Composer, Writer, Comedian & All 'round Good Guy. Performing regularly throughout August.
Light Relief Featuring Geoff Cotton with Helen Forster
Free
Free
Songs, sketches and special guests including James Bond, Fi y Shades, Page 3 girl Traci & Elizabeth Hurley. More performances throughout August
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Saturday 10th August 11am -12pm
2— 3pm 44.30pm
5— 6pm 8— 9pm
9pm – 1am
Emily Rose & funny friends variety hour Music, and comedy described by The Scotsman as 'likeable and out-of-the-ordinary' More performances throughout August.
DillyDolly by Cheekykita
Free
Free
Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three upand-coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Staple/face
Free
Free
From the Camden Fringe in 2012, an energe c sketch troupe Staple/face showing new material. More dates throughout August.
Salsa with Hans-Erik Salsa @ Serenity ! Salsa instructor teaching basic salsa steps from 8pm, dancing l late Every Saturday un l the 24th August
Free to members £5 to public
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Sunday 11th August Recovery
11am-
Meditation brunch with Debi Weir
12pm
Unwind—the most peaceful space in the fes val during medita on hour Every Sunday to end of August
12— 1pm 1.30 —2pm
Pauline Vallance
Free
Free
Cel c harpist bringing so , tranquil sounds to the Serenity Café throughout August.
Masters of Drip
Free
Dark, imagina ve sketch comedy to capture the curious mind. More performances throughout August.
Free
2— 3pm
44.30pm
4— 6pm
DillyDolly by Cheekykita Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three up-andcoming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
david roberts & friends—Forum Theatre Each week different performers perform tradi onal and contemporary music and poetry. Every Sunday through out August un l the 25th.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Sunday 11th August 5— 6pm 6—
Recovery
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
*Japanese* Locky
Free
Free
7pm
Shimizu: energe c , weak, sweaty, kinky, serious, silly, confident, sensi ve, oriental, unique... unforge'able! More performances during August
7—
Recovery Travellers
8pm
Free
In recovery? Join us for unity and serenity—a safe place to unwind in the heart of the Fes val. Every Sunday to 25th August.
Monday 12th August 12— 1pm 2— 3pm
Pauline Vallance
Free
Cel c harpist bringing so , tranquil sounds to the Serenity Café throughout August.
DillyDolly by Cheekykita Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Monday 12th August 3— 4pm
44.30pm
Bob ’Walshy; Walsh’s Wrong Comedy
Free
Griffin & Jones: gri ers, tricksters, conmen, professional magicians. Comedy, fun, tricks and stunts. More performances during August
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three upand-coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
4.30-
Twisted loaf
5pm
From London and Brighton, Twisted Loaf bring their female clown/sketch comedy show to Edinburgh More performances during August
5— 6pm
8— 9pm
1011pm
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Capoeira workshop
Free
Free
Free
Capoeira Malungos present a weekly Capoeira workshop, for all levels of physical ability and fitness. Every Monday 8-9pm un l 19th August.
Light Relief Featuring Geoff Cotton with Helen Forster
Free
Songs, sketches and special guests including James Bond, Fi y Shades, Page 3 girl Traci & Elizabeth Hurley. More performances throughout August
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Tuesday 13th August 1011am
12— 1pm 12— 1pm 2— 3pm
3— 4pm 44.30pm
Pekka & Strangebone
Free
Character comedy, clowning, stand up, improvisa on, audience interplay. Absurd and original material More shows throughout August.
Pauline Vallance
Free
Cel c harpist bringing so , tranquil sounds to the Serenity Café throughout August.
Kriss Robb
Free
Edinburgh based musician and writer
DillyDolly by Cheekykita
Free
Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Stephen Hill Stand-Up comedian and Metal Hammer podcast host Stephen Hill has tried everything, and failed. Tries to be funny. Never gonna happen.
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three up-and -coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
Free
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Tuesday 13th August 4.30-
Twisted loaf
5pm
From London and Brighton, Twisted Loaf bring their female clown/sketch comedy show to Edinburgh More performances during August
5— 6pm 9— 11pm
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy Show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
The Imprints
Free
Free
Free
Straight off the bus from Glastonbury, Melbourne based The Imprints fire up groove driven gypsy inspired melodies underscored with dreamy dub/reggae
Wednesday 14th August 11am
Poetry Workshop with Alanna Jane
—1pm
Two hour poetry workshop with Sco;sh poet Alanna Jane, all welcome. Every Wednesday un l 21st
12— 1pm
Pauline Vallance Cel c harpist bringing so , tranquil sounds to the Serenity Café throughout August.
Free
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 14th August 1— 2pm
Recovery
3— 5pm
5— 6pm 6— 7pm 7— 8.30pm 7— 10pm
Emma Read Acoustic Set
Free
Acous c guitar and soulful singing from local Edinburgh Talent Emma Read. Every Wednesday un l 21st August.
Down Memory Lane -Decades of Recovery The history of Narco cs Anonymous in Edinburgh from reminiscences of community members
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
DillyDolly by Cheekykita
Free
Free
Free
Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Seasons of Recovery Dance Workshop Join us for a fun workshop alongside Serenity Café Regulars who will show you their steps!
Café quiz night: Edinburgh from the 60s Edinburgh through me, the bands, the gangs, and fashion of Edinburgh in the 1960s. Prize for the winning team.
Free
£8 per team
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 14th August 1011pm
Light Relief Featuring Geoff Cotton with Helen Forster
Free
Songs, sketches and special guests including James Bond, Fi y Shades, Page 3 girl Traci & Elizabeth Hurley. More performances throughout August
Thursday 15th August 11am -12
12— 1pm 44.30pm
Pekka & Strangebone
Free
Character comedy, clowning, stand up, improvisa on, audience interplay. Absurd and original material
Pauline Vallance
Free
Cel c harpist bringing so , tranquil sounds to the Serenity Café throughout August.
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three upand-coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
Free
4.30-
Twisted loaf
5pm
From London and Brighton, Twisted Loaf bring their female clown/sketch comedy show to Edinburgh More performances during August
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Thursday 15th August 5— 6pm 7— Recovery
9pm 9— 10pm
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Serenity lectures— Alcohol Minimum Pricing Peter Rice Chair of SHARP discusses
Free
Free
alcohol minimum pricing
Slap & Giggle Manchester based, award winning, musical comedy double act of songs and sketches More shows during August
Free
Friday 16th August 12— 1pm
44.30pm
Pauline Vallance
Free
Cel c harpist bringing so , tranquil sounds to the Serenity Café throughout August.
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three up-andcoming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Friday 16th August 4.30-
Twisted loaf
5pm
From London and Brighton, Twisted Loaf bring their female clown/sketch comedy show to Edinburgh More performances during August
5— 6pm
6— 8pm 8— 9pm 9— 10pm
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Rory Spears Sco;sh Borders based musician brings special guests with original songs and Brit pop classics, guaranteed to have your toes tapping!
Rosie Wilby: Nineties Woman
Free
Free
Free
Free
Award winning comedian traces a journey through early 90s feminism, refracted through a very personal lens.
Staple/face From the Camden Fringe in 2012, an energe c sketch troupe Staple/face showing new material. More dates throughout August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Saturday 17th August 2— 3pm 3.30 —4pm
44.30pm
Keir Robinson
Free
Solo singer-songwriter/guitarist and keyboardist performing a range of genres from folk to rock.
Masters of Drip
Dark, imagina ve sketch comedy to capture the curious mind. More performances throughout August.
Free
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three up-and -coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
4.30-
Twisted loaf
5pm
From London and Brighton, Twisted Loaf bring their female clown/sketch comedy show to Edinburgh More performances during August
5— 6pm
6— 7pm
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
DillyDolly by Cheekykita Bold, brave, totally ridiculous clown show, involving adventures, and storytelling. More performances regularly throughout August.
Free
Free
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Saturday 17th August 7— 9pm 9— 10pm
10pm –1am
The Musical Misfit Robert Taylor is The Musical Misfit. Musician, Composer, Writer, Comedian & All 'round Good Guy. Performing regularly throughout August.
Slap & Giggle
Free
Free
Manchester based, award winning, musical comedy double act of songs and sketches More shows during August
Salsa Night Salsa @ Serenity ! dance l late. Every Saturday un l the 24th August
Free to members £4 to public
Sunday 18th August Recovery
11am12pm
3— 4pm
Meditation brunch with Debi Weir
Free
Unwind—the most peaceful space in the fes val during medita on hour Every Sunday to end of August
Bob ’Walshy; Walsh’s Wrong Comedy Griffin & Jones: gri ers, tricksters, conmen, professional magicians. Comedy, fun, tricks and stunts. More performances during August
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Sunday 18th August 44.30pm
4— 6pm
Free
A Stand-up Comedy Show starring three upand-coming UK comedians. More performances regularly throughout August.
david roberts & friends—Forum Theatre
Free
Each week different performers perform tradi onal and contemporary music and poetry. Every Sunday through out August un l the 25th.
4.30-
Twisted loaf
5pm
From London and Brighton, Twisted Loaf bring their female clown/sketch comedy show to Edinburgh More performances during August
5— 6pm
7— Recovery
Dave Bailey & friends Comedy hour
8pm
Tim Honnef—Adorable (Me. Not You!) Dutchman Tim’s second interna onal comedy show. Comedy, poetry, short Stories, theatre. Regular performances throughout August
Recovery Travellers In recovery? Join us for unity and serenity—a safe place to unwind in the heart of the Fes val. Every Sunday to 25th August.
Free
Free
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Monday 19th August 3—
Staple/face
4pm
From the Camden Fringe in 2012, an energe c sketch troupe Staple/face showing new material. More dates throughout August.
4—
Bob ’Walshy; Walsh’s Wrong Comedy
5pm
Griffin & Jones: gri ers, tricksters, conmen, professional magicians. Comedy, fun, tricks and stunts. More performances during August
5—
Max Scratchman
6pm
68pm 7— 8pm
8— 9pm
Free
Free
Free
Memories of a 1960s childhood in India when ordinary Scots from the East Coast s ll worked in the jute mills along the majes c Hooghly river and lived in lo y mansion houses with fleets of servants.
Battle of the Choirs
Free
Local choirs and our very own Serenity Singers ba'le it out for the pres gious accolade of Best in Show
BeRn
Free
Singer/songwriter-raw and upli ing, her lyrics veer from the socio-poli cal to the in mate. More performances throughout August.
Capoeira workshop Capoeira Malungos present a weekly Capoeira workshop, for all levels of physical ability and fitness. Every Monday 8-9pm un l 19th August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Monday 19th August 10— 12am
*Japanese* Locky
Free
Shimizu: energe c , weak, sweaty, kinky, serious, silly, confident, sensi ve, oriental, unique... unforge'able!
More performances during August
9— 10pm
Slap & Giggle
Free
Manchester based, award winning, musical comedy double act of songs and sketches More shows during August
Tuesday 20th August 11am -12pm 12 —
Pekka & Strangebone
Masters of Drip
12.30p m
Dark, imagina ve sketch comedy to capture the curious mind. More performances throughout August.
4—
Bob ’Walshy; Walsh’s Wrong Comedy
5pm
5— 6pm
Free
Character comedy, clowning, stand up, improvisa on and audience interplay. Absurd and original
Free
Free
Griffin & Jones: gri ers, tricksters, conmen, professional magicians. Comedy, fun, tricks and stunts. More performances during August
Danny Ryan *Adults Only*
Free
'Washing Grandad's Legs', everything from running away with the circus to sleeping rough in bath tubs! More shows during August
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Tuesday 20th August 7— 8pm
1011pm
BeRn
Free
Singer/songwriter-raw and upli ing, her lyrics veer from the socio-poli cal to the in mate. More performances throughout August.
Light Relief Featuring Geoff Cotton with Helen Forster
Free
Songs, sketches and special guests including James Bond, Fi y Shades, Page 3 girl Traci & Elizabeth Hurley. More performances throughout August
Wednesday 21st August 11am
Poetry Workshop & Spoken Word Performance with Alanna Jane
—1pm
Two hour poetry workshop with Sco;sh poet Alanna Jane, all welcome.
1— 2pm
1.30 —2pm
Emma Read Acoustic Set
Free
Free
Acous c guitar and soulful singing from local Edinburgh Talent Emma Read. Every Wednesday in the Café un l 21st August.
Masters of Drip
Dark, imagina ve sketch comedy to capture the curious mind. More performances throughout August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 21st August Recovery
3— 5pm 5— 7pm 6—
Down Memory Lane -Decades of Recovery Stories of family support, including Al-Anon in Edinburgh from reminiscences of community members
Free
Gordy & Fleur
Free
A 5 piece band from Yorkshire with soul, Jazz and La n influences consis ng of Vocals, Guitar, Upright Bass, Trumpet, Saxophone and La n Percussion.
BeRn
7pm
Singer/songwriter-raw and upli ing, her lyrics veer from the socio-poli cal to the in mate. More performances throughout August.
7—
Café Quiz Night: The Scotland Quiz
10pm
Do you know your spurtle from your sporran? Presen ng the annual Serenity Café Sco;sh quiz. Prize is the coveted annual trophy.
8.30— Seasons of Recovery Circus & 9pm
9— 10pm
Physical Theatre Workshop
Free
£8 per team
Free
Join in with Serenity Café Regulars
Slap & Giggle Manchester based, award winning, musical comedy double act of songs and sketches More shows during August
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Wednesday 21st August 10— 11pm
The Outsider
Free
How Maureen Younger became the only London Sco;sh, Austrian German-speaking, Black Lesbian comic on the circuit despite being white, straight and Bri sh!
Thursday 22nd August 12— 1pm 4— 5pm 5— 6pm 5— 6pm
Kriss Robb
Free
Edinburgh based musician and writer
Bob ’Walshy; Walsh’s Wrong Comedy
Free
Griffin & Jones: gri ers, tricksters, conmen, professional magicians. Comedy, fun, tricks and stunts. More performances during August
Danny Ryan *Adults Only*
Free
'Washing Grandad's Legs', everything from running away with the circus to sleeping rough in bath tubs! More shows during August
BeRn Singer/songwriter-raw and upli ing, her lyrics veer from the socio-poli cal to the in mate. More performances throughout August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Thursday 22nd August 7— Recovery
9pm
Serenity lectures—Drug Prohibition
Free
Does drug prohibi on help or hinder recovery? Featuring Neil McKegany Director of Drugs Misuse Research Organisa on and Eric Carlin Director of the Sco;sh Health Ac on on Alcohol Problems.
Friday 23rd August 3— 4pm
7— 8pm
8— 9pm 9— 10pm
Forrester High School Presents: Us & Them Theatre students performing ‘’Us &
Free
Them’’. The story of two groups and one piece of land this play carries a strong an -war message of hope.
Stephen Hill
Free
Stand-Up comedian and Metal Hammer podcast host Stephen Hill has tried everything, and failed. Tries to be funny. Never gonna happen.
The Musical Misfit Robert Taylor is The Musical Misfit. Musician, Composer, Writer, Comedian & All 'round Good Guy. Performing regularly throughout August.
Slap & Giggle Manchester based, award winning, musical comedy double act of songs and sketches More shows during August
Free
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Friday 23rd August 10— 12am
*Japanese* Locky
Free
Shimizu: energe c , weak, sweaty, kinky, serious, silly, confident, sensi ve, oriental, unique... unforge'able! More performances during August
Saturday 24th August 12— 1pm 2— 3pm
4—
Danny Ryan *Adults Only*
Free
'Washing Grandad's Legs', everything from running away with the circus to sleeping rough in bath tubs! More shows during August
Keir Robinson
Free
Solo singer-songwriter/guitarist and keyboardist Keir Robinson will be performing a range of genres from folk to rock.
Falling Further– Lynette Nicholson
Free
Bob ’Walshy; Walsh’s Wrong Comedy
Free
6pm
4— 5pm
Griffin & Jones: gri ers, tricksters, conmen, professional magicians. Comedy, fun, tricks and stunts. More performances during August
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
Saturday 24th August 7— 9pm
Rosie Kane Former MSP, raconteur, giver of giggle and song will be performing for a very special show one night only at The Serenity Café.
Free to members £7 to public
Salsa with Hans-Erik
9pm – 1am
Salsa @ Serenity ! Salsa instructor teaching basic salsa steps from 8pm, dance the night away l late. Every Saturday un l the 24th August
Free to members £5
Sunday 25th August 11am- Meditation brunch with Debi Weir Recovery
12pm 5— 7pm
7— Recovery
8pm
Free
Unwind—the most peaceful space in the fes val during medita on hour Every Sunday to end of August
david roberts & friends—Forum Theatre
Free
Each week different performers perform tradi onal and contemporary music and poetry. Every Sunday through out August un l the 25th.
Recovery Travellers In recovery? Join us for unity and serenity—a safe place to unwind in the heart of the Fes val. Every Sunday to 25th August.
Free
8 Jackson’s Entry 9am til late daily good food—great coffee—good cause a social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery
A social enterprise run by volunteers in recovery for the recovery community and fes val visitors —all welcome Family friendly café—parents must assess suitability of shows for children
Open 9am l end of programme each day Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Supper