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Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

12 Oct 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! It's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like "why is that your face!?" Age recommendation: 6+
Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

22 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

On 23rd January 2024 I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to me, funny enough, not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising this pretty much answered my full life and why I am the way I am. So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a 1st hand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever expanding mind with stories of how I’ve manage to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!
Matt Forde

Matt Forde

14 Jul 2025 - 1 Jun 2026

Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.
Paul Williams: Don't Look at Me
Comedy

Paul Williams: Don't Look at Me

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Berk's Nest The Taskmaster New Zealand star returns, having told over a thousand jokes and received countless rounds of applause and bouts of laughter. Not to mention the smiles he's procured. Everyone is telling Paul that this is gonna be his year and he's feeling very optimistic about how it's going to go. Just don't look at him. \*\*\*\* (Times). \*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\* (Skinny). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Old God
Comedy

Old God

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Old God is a foppish, irreverent oracle. A singer of doom. A weaver of myth. A being so old they have forgotten their own name. With beautiful costuming, painted canvas backdrop and fancy golden foot lights, this white face clown seems to have walked out of the theater houses of the 1800s. Pantomime is performed along side improvisational feats of language. No one can keep up as Old God buries the audience beneath a sea of imagery and play spinning wildly in topic but elegantly in body. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
I am Claire Parry (very funny stand-up)
Comedy
Claire Parry A stand-up turns up to stand-up... and does anything but stand-up. A joyously stupid clown-mime original song-filled show that does not, and cannot, tick the correct boxes. From critically acclaimed Lecoq-trained clown Claire Parry. 'Mesmerising clowning' \*\*\*\*\* (Daily Express). 'Seriously silly' \*\*\*\*\* (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). 'Poignant satirist' \*\*\*\*\* (MixUpTheatre.com). 'Hysterical' \*\*\*\* (VoiceMag.uk). 'Masterful' \*\*\*\* (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Very funny' \*\*\*\*\** (Claire Parry). 'Lithe and precise mime' (Scotsman). Claire Parry is an alumni of Soho Theatre Labs, was nominated for the Artist Choice Award at Vault Festival and runner-up for the Funny Women Comedy Shorts Award with Pitchlash. None Age category: 14+
Taiwan Season: Whale, Where Are You Going?
Theatre
S. Production Move over, Moby Dick! There's a mysterious new whale at large in the ocean. Set on a small island, this fun and word-free family show uses ingenious puppetry, nimble physical theatre and magical shadow play to chart the budding friendship between a lonely old man and a naughty little boy. One's brimming with curiosity, the other's stuck in routine. But, lured by an elusive sea mammal, together they embark on a voyage of discovery, hope and renewal. This charming intergenerational tale is an endearing treat for all ages. European premiere. None
Imago
Dance
Physical Theatre

Imago

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Corporeal Imago Directed by former Cirque du Soleil artists, Imago is contemporary aerial-dance that explores the space between holding onto and letting go of another. It's a gripping duet brought to life through cinematic original music, visceral floor-to-air choreography and dreamlike visual design. Winner of the Isadora Award for Excellence in Choreography, Corporeal Imago's previous show was nominated for a Total Theatre Award in Physical and Visual Theatre and described as a 'dark, quietly riveting gem of aerial drama' (List). Part of Spotlight Canada 2025, supported by the High Commission of Canada and The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation. None
Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Comedy
Edy Hurst Startling revelations about Edy Hurst's ('bursts with comedic joy' (Skinny)) relations have set him on vision quest to contact his ancestors. But around every corner there echoes the siren call of the Vengaboys. What's all that about? 'A fine example of neurodiversity in action' (Scotsman). 'A delightfully witchy adventure' \*\*\*\* (Young-Perspective.net). Commissioned by Developed With Lowry. Supported by Arts Council England. Audience participation, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
jessica aszkenasy: TITCLOWN
Comedy

jessica aszkenasy: TITCLOWN

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

jessica aszkenasy What is art?? Am I a genius?? Both of these questions I will be answering 'yes' to in my show. It's going to be hot. So f*cking hot. TITCLOWN is an absolutely breathtaking hour of clown/performance art/pure f*ckery that was "birthed" in California, at fellow genius performance artist Claire Woolner's theatre. Public Displays of Altadena. Jessica has been performing regularly on the London comedy circuit since 2019, completed a sold out run at London's Vault Festival, has two Edinburgh Fringes under her belt and has had more artistic influence than Picasso himself. Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
A Haunted House
Comedy
Physical Theatre
Horror

A Haunted House

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

David Hoskin 'In a dark, dark house on a dark, dark, street, a house of horrors wakes from sleep'. Mime and slapstick performer David Hoskin – 'Phenomenal' \*\*\*\* (BroadwayWorld.com) – presents A Haunted House: a hysterical, terrifying and surreal tale, about one hair-raising night in a haunted house. A show about memory, murder and dancing zombies, A Haunted House is like spending the night with the League of Gentlemen and Jacques Tati but in the Saw franchise. This ghost train of a tale is for those who like their laughs big and their scares spine-chilling! Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence Age category: 14+
By a Thread
Dance
Physical Theatre

By a Thread

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

One Fell Swoop Circus Seven acrobats and thirty metres of rope... Long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies, connecting the artists' movements above and off the ground. By a Thread weaves virtuosic acrobatics and intricate choreography through moments of confusion, hilarity, romance, playfulness, fear and friendship, uncovering the threads of connection present in all relationships. Australian circus at its best, By a Thread is an exploration of tensions physical, emotional and relational. 'An exquisitely choreographed human poem' (InDaily.com.au). 'An intricate and mesmerising piece of art' (ArtsHub.com.au). 'Intoxicating to witness' (StageWhispers.com.au). None
The Guru: Miracles that Changed the World
Books
The Guru A renowned theatre producer, used to mingling with celebrities and top-level entrepreneurs, leaves behind success for a transformative journey. Like the monk who sold his Ferrari, he travels the world with a purpose: to share the power of miracles – those that happen daily and those we create with our minds. There are miracles that change the world, happen around us, and ones we can create. The Guru is an inspiring talk revealing our world's everyday miracles. None
Apocalipsync
Dance

Apocalipsync

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Luciano Rosso presented by Quartier Libre Productions After captivating audiences with cult physical theatre show Un Poyo Rojo, Argentine sensation and social media star Luciano Rosso returns with Apocalipsync, a high-energy solo show blending physical theatre, mime, dance and lip-sync mastery. In this electrifying performance, Rosso morphs his body and face into a kaleidoscope of characters and absurdities, exploring themes of isolation, hyper-connectivity and human expression. Set to an eclectic soundtrack – from Mariah Carey to Mozart – Apocalipsync takes us on a hilarious, poignant journey. Rosso's explosive presence and creative brilliance promise an hour of pure, unfiltered energy where comedy meets virtuosity. None
Mr Sleepybum's Dream Machine
Kids

Mr Sleepybum's Dream Machine

31 Jul 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Jody Kamali Presents Winner: Best Kids Show – Leicester Comedy Festival 2025. Mr Sleepybum is back with a brand-new show. A zany, high-energy kids' comedy about a man who just can't dream. So, he invents a machine that magically brings dreams to life – with dinosaurs, robots, the world's largest blanket and more! This interactive show is packed to the brim with sketches, slapstick, and silliness, and it is full of fun for both kids and grown-ups. Written and performed by character comedian Jody Kamali. 'Children are left in stitches' \*\*\*\* (List). 'Kids are riotously entertained' \*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Audience participation
Odds Are
Theatre
Comedy

Odds Are

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Smita Russell Ever feel like the universe has it in for you? Acclaimed storyteller Smita Russell unpacks a real-life mystery full of misfortune and truths stranger than fiction. Blending myth, medicine, math and memory, she explores what happens when science fails us, and we're left to take control of our own story. It's autobiographical, but never predictable: a sharp, genre-defying solo show that finds humour in heartbreak and meaning in chaos. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll shout, 'Oh hell no! What did you do?!' And you'll learn that, sometimes, what nearly breaks us becomes the story that saves us. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Homo(sapien)
Theatre
Comedy

Homo(sapien)

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Conor O'Dwyer / Emma Ruse Productions Joey is a Bad Gay™. He's never had sex with a man, not even once. But tonight is the night, and he is determined to make sure he will not die a virgin. Filled with Catholic guilt, internalised homophobia and fear of the local GAA lads – Joey embarks on a hapless quest to 'get his hole' before it's too late. Homo(sapien) is a joyful, queer, coming-of-age one-man show about overcoming your fears. The debut play from Conor O'Dwyer – an Irish playwright and performer based in Edinburgh. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Katie Pritchard: I Kiss the Music
Comedy

Katie Pritchard: I Kiss the Music

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Katie Pritchard Join multi-award-winning musical comedian and body roll enthusiast Katie Pritchard, as she dresses head to toe in the finest unitard she could make and embarks on this award-nominated arena tour (to a shipping container). This 'absolutely electric' \*\*\*\*\* (PepperandSalt.uk) show features pumping pop anthems and dance moves you never thought the human body capable of. Think Lady Gaga... on acid! 'A one-woman comedy music powerhouse' \*\*\*\*\* (VoiceMag.uk). Winner: WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards. Nominee: Best Variety Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2025. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Audiences will be provided with stickers to indicate whether they are ok with audience interaction or not. Features material about menstruation. Age category: 16+
Taiwan Season: Where Has All the Fruit Gone?
Kids
Yinalang Group We all know tangerines, don't we? In Taiwan they come in many shapes, sizes and colours. Drawing parallels between Western holiday traditions and Asian family gatherings for Lunar New Year, Yinalang Group's endearing, imaginative family show deftly illuminates this seasonal fruit's personality, history and cultural meaning. As specialists in object theatre, the company's sweet, juicy blend of spoken text and beguiling DIY visual design will spur warm thoughts of home and belonging. It's a work of delicacy, mischief and sheer craft. You may never look at a tangerine the same way again! None
Rob Auton: CAN (An Hour-Long Story)
Comedy
Storytelling

Rob Auton: CAN (An Hour-Long Story)

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Avalon Multi award-winning writer, performer and actor Rob Auton brings his debut story to the Edinburgh Fringe. Having written 11 critically acclaimed shows on specific themes, Rob Auton is now keen on telling you a story he has written about a man he made up called CAN. At one point in his life CAN was the world's number one motivational speaker... and then something happened. 'A genuine original' (Guardian). 'You will walk out feeling transformed. And fully alive' (Scotsman). 'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee). 'The mother freaking greatest' (James Acaster). 'A genius' (Bridget Christie). None Age category: 14+
Rosa Garland: Primal Bog
Comedy

Rosa Garland: Primal Bog

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

BIGHEAD Comedy The gorgeously gross new piece from Rosa Garland, the creator of Trash Salad, one of The Telegraph's Funniest Shows of the Fringe. Join Rosa on a slimy trek into the recesses of our erotic imaginations, celebrating pleasure in its ugliest forms, and the hard work of accessing desire. Like Jackass if Johnny Knoxville was Gwyneth Paltrow, this new comedy experiment will stop at nothing to investigate the mucky mind-corners we prefer to ignore. Come into the bog; the mud's just fine. 'A force of nature' (TheWeeReview.com). 'A knock out... riotously funny' (BingeFringe.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature
Jack Offerman's Big Uncut Flick
Theatre
Comedy

Jack Offerman's Big Uncut Flick

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Resolve Productions Buckle up, buttercup! In Jack Offerman's Big Uncut Flick, a quirky 1970s small-town broadcast unravels into a chaotic collision of campy commercials, outrageous characters and a gripping 1930s noir-style crime story. Enjoy the meltdown! None
Barnie Duncan: Oooky Pooky

Barnie Duncan: Oooky Pooky

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Rucks's Leather Interiors and Topper & Fred Barnie (half of Different Party, 100% of Juan Vesuvius), a funny boy from New Zealand, recently found a tape of his mum talking to an astrologist in 1980 during which his entire life was predicted. It has been strange to see how much of it has come true. And a little bit oooky pooky. Join Barnie for a subversive hour of his own peculiar blend of funny – part stand-up, part physical comedy, part surreal storyteller. There is never a show quite like a Barnie show. None Age category: 14+
Abishek and Nirmal: The Great Indian Positivity House
Comedy
Stand-up
Improv
Soho Theatre in association with OML Following their Fringe debut in 2023, India's most-watched crowd work duo return to Edinburgh with a brand-new improv show. Welcome to the Positivity Centre, where everyone is encouraged to confess their worst mistakes. Literally the worst evil things or opinions you have. Anonymously, of course. Abishek and Nirmal are Guruji and his assistant, here to justify your submissions and find the positive aspects, no matter how messed up they are. Everyone is happy here. No roasting, only positivity. (This is satire). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Caroline McEvoy: Train Man
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling

Caroline McEvoy: Train Man

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Caroline McEvoy A captivating tale of sibling rivalry in post-Troubles Northern Ireland. With gut-punch gags and emotional blows, Caroline reckons with her lifelong battle with her younger brother, who loves trains and getting his way. Directed by Ben Target. Audiences are calling it 'funny and beautiful'. 'Caroline is seriously funny and smart' (Sean McLoughlin). Komedia New Act of the Year semi-finalist and 3x Funny Women nominee. Host of 3x Chortle Awards winning night, Comedy Bandits. Strong language/swearing, More information Some sexual references Age category: 14+
The Bacchae
Theatre
Physical Theatre

The Bacchae

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Company of Wolves An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son. Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song. Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator, and takes us on a transformative journey from repression and denial to renewal and release. A hymn of rebirth for our shattered selves. \*\*\*\* (Herald). \*\*\*\* (Times). 'Heart-shuddering' (Exeunt, on Achilles). Scenes of violence Age category: 14+
Becky Umbers – Put That Cat Back in the Bag
Comedy
Stand-up
Becky Umbers In her debut hour, award-winning NZ comedian dives into the delicate art of keeping a cat (your inner weirdo) hidden in a bag. A joyous hour of unique storytelling and observations told with the voice of a kids cartoon and cheeky wit of an adult comedian. Winner Best Debut NZ International Comedy Festival 2019. Best Female Comedian NZCG Awards nominee, 2022. Hoots Fringe Act of the Year finalist, Edinburgh 2023. 'Full of zest and energy' \*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). 'Becky quite knocks me over' (Theatrereview.org.nz). 'Had us in stitches' (Rat World Magazine). None Age category: 12+
The Mayor and His Daughter: A Genuine Appreciation of Comedy
Comedy
Sketch
The Mayor and His Daughter The Mayor and his daughter are in crisis. The soul of their beloved village is in tatters, besieged by the demonic forces of modern Britain. But there's a light in the darkness. When they discover a sacred tome – a boxset of Russell Howard's Good News (Series 2) – they make it their mission to repair their fractured community with laughter, by performing a genuine appreciation of comedy. Think The Krankies crossed with The Wicker Man. Nominated for Best Debut at Leicester Comedy Festival 2025. None Age category: 14+
Love Me Like a Chai Tea Latte
Theatre
Comedy

Love Me Like a Chai Tea Latte

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Sanjay Lago Spilling the chai at his new book launch! Here Sanjay Lago's neuro-delicious mind takes you on a whirlwind of love, identity and Bollywood-fuelled daydreams. From being a Gaysian man searching for romance and navigating the dating scene to unpacking what made him into his fabulous self. Expect tangents, tea and tasty truths. Winner of the Emerging Talent Award (Neurodiverse Review Awards, Fringe 2024) and fresh from two sell-out nights at Soho Theatre's Soho Rising Festival (2025), this (fictional!) book launch promises heart, humour and a whole lot of spice! ART Award Winner 2025. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains discussion of racism, homophobia, suicide, strong language/swearing, body shaming and other distressing themes . Babes in Arms: No babies allowed in any performance of the show. The age rating for the show applies to everyone including babies Age category: 16+
Madonna on the Rocks
Music
Theatre

Madonna on the Rocks

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Marie Hamilton She used to have dreams, now she has a baby. A sad, aging sack full of milk and regret. Madonna On The Rocks is a visceral, hilarious call to arms. A neon-lit, techno-soundtracked, mental breakdown at the Stay and Play. It’s about egos, responsibilities and the struggle to be an artist, or to have any career at all really, and still be a relatively decent parent. With songs inspired by Madonna, Peaches and Nina Simone. Written and performed by Marie Hamilton, composed in Berlin by Cameron Mackintosh Award winner Ben Osborn with dramaturgy from Bryony Kimmings. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Will Owen: Looking Fab at Fifty
Comedy
Stand-up

Will Owen: Looking Fab at Fifty

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

AEG Presents 26-year-old comedian Will Owen thinks the future looks bright (no further questions). Following his five-star debut, Will seeks to replace the empty gratifications of his forlorn life with the deep profundity of light entertainment. He's gay! He's lonely! But most importantly, he's live! In three, tw... One of 2024's best reviewed shows of the Fringe. Winner: Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year. Tour support for Ania Magliano and Rhys Nicholson. \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). \*\*\*\*\* (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Dazzling' \*\*\*\* (List). 'Hilarious, authentic, in control... gives us what we didn't know we needed' \*\*\*\* (OnTheMic.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
The Land of Beat
Dance
Music

The Land of Beat

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Serotonin Art Company / Korean Season by GCC & AtoBiz A thunderous celebration of rhythm and movement, The Land of Beat fuses traditional Korean percussion, dynamic dance and mesmerizing melodies into an electrifying spectacle. Pulsing with energy, each beat rises from the earth, resonating with the power of Korea's cultural heritage. From the deep, commanding echoes of traditional drums to the fluid, explosive choreography, this performance immerses audiences in a breathtaking journey through sound and motion. Experience the raw essence of Korean artistry – where rhythm becomes emotion, movement tells a story, and every beat ignites the stage. Don't just watch – feel the pulse! None
Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman
Theatre
Cabaret
Comedy
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment 'Undoubtedly one of the greatest variety artists working today' (Scotsman) returns with his five-star, sell-out, one-man circus cabaret. Previous Herald Angel award winner, Fringe and West End sell out show, '...the quintessential showman' (FringeGuru.com), is back at the fringe and he has brought his trademark world class trickery with him! 'Terrific' (Guardian). 'Breathtaking' (Evening Standard). Big laughs and big tricks for all ages. Shenanigans and surprises absolutely guaranteed. 'The best variety act in the business. A man who is most comfortable doing the seemingly impossible in front of an enraptured audience' (BroadwayBaby.com). None
The Science Of Intergenerational Trauma
Experiences shape you, even ones that aren’t your own: they can also be inherited from your family. It is possible that your experiences of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other psychological conditions can be traced back to your parents’, grandparents’, and great-grandparents’ trauma. Join us in uncovering how a distant familial trauma can imprint on you today in this enlightening talk with clinical psychologist Dr Deba Choudhury. Explore the role of epigenetics and the mechanisms through which trauma is passed down through generations. Obtain valuable insights into your family history, and begin to understand the profound ways that your family’s past is moulding your current psychological landscape. Take the first steps in healing intergenerational trauma through compassionate self-understanding, and gain practical tips in navigating the complexities of your past. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat! Follow us on IG @seedtalks Dr Deba Choudhury is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of DCP Therapy, an independent psychological therapy practice established for almost 10 years based in the City of London and Surrey. Dr Deba takes a tailor-made holistic approach to all cases and uses a range of clinical models including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Experiential Dynamic Therapies and Schema Therapy. Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ event
Tom Rosenthal

Tom Rosenthal

30 Jul 2025 - 13 May 2026

Arctic Monkeys' album, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not', hit the shelves in January 2006. Tracks like 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' and 'When the Sun Goes Down' became anthems, showcasing Alex Turner's sharp lyrics and observational storytelling. Tom Rosenthal's show, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am', tours the UK and Ireland. Jokes like 'Wimbledon', 'Daniel Radcliffe' and 'Some Weather We're Having' have the potential to become classics, showcasing Rosenthal's sharp nose and observational squawking. Star of 'Friday Night Dinner' (C4) and 'Plebs' (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, 'Manhood'.
Robyn Reynolds: What Doesn't Kill You
Comedy
Storytelling

Robyn Reynolds: What Doesn't Kill You

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Robyn Reynolds Winner, Best New Comedy at Melbourne Fringe 2024. Nominee, Best Newcomer at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025. This stand-up comedy show feels like a tipsy chat with a good mate! Reformed people pleaser Robyn Reynolds plunges you into her world of laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments. Artfully weaving between generational trauma and chronic illness, the audience is roaring with laughter before they can register the subject matter. The perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious, with a few songs thrown in. What doesn’t kill you, makes you really f#%king funny. \*\*\*\*\* (Time Out). \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreMatters.com.au). \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). Strong language/swearing, More information Descriptions of medical procedures. Age category: 16+
Betty Grumble's Enemies of Grooviness Eat Sh!t
Theatre
Betty Grumble and Performing Lines Australia's high priestess of eco-sexual rebellion delivers a genre-defying spectacle. As the world experiences climate collapse and patriarchal violence, Grumble emerges as weapon and balm. This collision of performance art, raw physicality and rock'n'roll is a radical act of revenge, reclamation and release. Winner: Outstanding Experimental Work (Green Room Awards) and Best Experimental Work (Melbourne Fringe). After triumphing across Australia, Grumble brings her acclaimed show to Edinburgh – an unforgettable love letter to the transformative power of the flesh. Transformative and wild... see Grumble. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Incense burning, loud music, discussion of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, discussion of ecocide, discussion of death and grief.
HAMLET by New York Circus Project
Dance
Physical Theatre

HAMLET by New York Circus Project

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

New York Circus Project Experience Shakespeare like never before in NYCP's critically acclaimed debut production: a contemporary acrobatic spectacle weaving madness and passion into every heart-stopping moment. The ghost of Hamlet's father soars high above the young prince, Ophelia contorts in a display of agonized devotion and Hamlet himself is engulfed by madness, flipping through a tumultuous psychological landscape. This bold reimagining of the classic tragedy showcases delirium, heartbreak and betrayal through world-class acrobatics, making literature's most famous tragedy accessible, engaging and awe-inspiring for all audiences. Scenes of violence
Channel
Music

Channel

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Dutch Kills Theater Company / Wet Hands An immersive sound bath and communal listening space guided by live ambient electronic music. Designed to care for and reinvigorate the audience, the space invites you to sit, stand or lie down. The audience is invited to offer their own sounds to help create the sonic meditation, with the intention of promoting connection, attention and radical listening. This is a moment for attentive listening in a landscape that often overloads us with information. It calls us to action to turn our attention towards each other and the world around us, finding connection through the collective effort of listening. Audience participation Age category: 14+
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Kids
Vee Smith and Sadiq Ali Two friends perform breathtaking aerial shows. They fly, spin, hang from the rooftops and fall out of the sky... But they weren't always so glorious. How did they transform from feeling like outsiders to the fantastical creatures they always knew they had inside them? A touching story of a girl who wants to be a monster and a boy who wants to fly. This dynamic and visually stunning aerial show for ages 8+ explores the universal yearning to belong and the joy of friendship. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com. More information Smoke effects and flashing lights
DUSK/NIGHT/DAWN
Dance

DUSK/NIGHT/DAWN

30 Jul 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

VERTICAL DREAMSCAPE DUSK/NIGHT/DAWN is an experimental aerial pole dance explosion created and performed by the NYC collective VERTICAL DREAMSCAPE, featuring US Pole Art Champion Donna Carnow and interdisciplinary artist/performer Gina Alm. Their hour-long montage of dream worlds is a sensual and cinematic, dark yet dazzling vision of a journey when the sun goes down – from the luminous tones of Dusk, the darkest underbelly of Night, into the messy brilliance of Dawn. This durational work pushes the performers' bodies and minds to the limit, producing a powerful, visceral and transcendent product that feels vibrant, textured, unpredictable and of an alien world. Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting
Agadez and Antonio Forcione: Queendoms Unplugged
Music
Agadez featuring Antonio Forcione Queendoms is a journey into the archaic female cults that followed the primordial one of the Mother Goddess. The cult of the Goddess has crossed all civilisations, a single essence that changes shape, to the rhythm of sacred drums. Each song is dedicated to a goddess, evoking her world, invoking her powers. Agadez composed it to induce a state of trance. Antonio Forcione plays guitar like a shaman uses his drum: his contribution enhances the shamanic qualities of Agadez's music. Queendoms live is the result of their collaboration: a concert conceived as a ritual. None
Reves
Dance

Reves

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Inshi Rêves (Dreams) is a powerful and poetic fusion of circus, choreography and physical theatre, created by Ukrainian company Inshi. Performed by a troupe of young artists, the show evokes memory, childhood, faith and resistance – a dream that pulses through their bodies and surpasses reality. Born in response to war, Rêves is both a celebration of life and a fierce declaration of hope. Following last year's acclaimed Fringe run, with multiple 5-star reviews including from The Scotsman, Inshi brings the dream back to Edinburgh – bold, tender and unforgettable. None
Ohio
Theatre

Ohio

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Francesca Moody Productions and piece by piece productions When Shaun turned his back on the church, he found a new home in music. Confronted now with acute degenerative hearing loss, he’s making the choice to live joyfully in the face of life's many unanswerable questions. An exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places. The Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer bring you this intimate and rousing new musical experience featuring creative captions. From Obie-winning indie-folk duo The Bengsons. 'Spills over with heart and humour’ – New York Theatre Guide on The Keep Going Songs. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
Kit Loyd

Kit Loyd

17 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Bursting with all the whacky dynamism and giddy joy of a Roadrunner cartoon, like witnessing Mr Bean on Acid. Kit Loyd is an award-winning writer and performer. Using audio-visuals and mime he performs one-person physical comedy sketch with a narrative.
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

13 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

It’s our 6th birthday and we want to celebrate it with you: enjoy 20% off select Candlelight concerts! Valid until July 14th (00:00 PST / 9:00 CEST / 18:00 AEST) on select concerts. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Edinburgh. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift under the gentle glow of candlelight. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone. If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (. 30 people). To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card Programme Love Story Red Medley Anti-Hero Enchanted Reputation Medley Cruel Summer folklore Medley Shake It Off You Belong With Me 1989 Medley Performers String quartet to be announced!

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