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2 May 2025 - 26 Jul 2025
Every weekend we deliver nights packed full of laughter, fun and mayhem, that's guaranteed to tickle the funny bones of comedy lovers everywhere.
Beehive Inn
What's On @ Beehive Inn
Spandex Comedy
29 Apr 2025 - 22 Jul 2025
If you like a laugh, youll love Tuesday evenings at the Beehive, where a handful of professional comedians try out new stuff - for only the price of a pint!
Richard Pulsford: The Short Joke Teller Returns
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Mirth of Forth Productions
Quality one-liners, puns and light-hearted jokes! UK Pun Championships winner, 2022. Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up, 2021. You Must Be Joke King winner, 2024. Nominated Best Stand-up Buxton Fringe, 2023. Dave's Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. As seen on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch. ‘A barrage of one liners... exudes confidence and charm’ \*\*\*\*\* (Lancaster Guardian). ‘Quick, original and funny’ \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Immediately establishing himself as a safe pair of hands, reminiscent of a master like Milton Jones, his (justified) confidence in his material shone through' (Scotsman).
None
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Music
Bluffstone is Starvin'
2 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2025
String Cheese Theatre
String Cheese Theatre brings you to the dust-choked town of Bluffstone, where farmers are grappling with a famine that plagues their settlement. Amidst the hardship, farmhand Isaiah hopes to win the hand of Clarence’s daughter, Dolly. However, the arrival of two drifters brings new competition and new mouths to feed… Follow these cowboys Noah and Durlin through the west, all brought to life by our live saloon band and original score. A black tragicomedy full of love, betrayal, and a bad pantomime horse costume.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Comedy
Stand-up
Comedy Lock-in at the Attic
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
RGB MONSTER
One of Edinburgh's longest-running gigs now runs nightly at the Fringe! One of our top resident MCs introduces two headline-level acts doing extended sets in our boutique comedy club above the iconic Beehive Inn. Grab a pint at one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, climb the stairs past the original death cell door of Calton Jail and enter our purpose-built boutique comedy club for a perfect way to round off your night at the Fringe. Over 100 five-star reviews and counting on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews. Don't miss out!
Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
Theatre
Musical
Stick Together
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Bee Productions
Trapped in a school locker room during a zombie invasion, three misfit field hockey players face a chaotic, unforgettable night of dark humour, secrets, unlikely friendships and romances. Forced to confront personal demons and an impending undead threat, they discover that survival isn’t just about dodging zombies – it’s about trusting each other and forging bonds through adversity. With hilarious banter, heartfelt musical numbers and unexpected twists, this coming-of-age musical challenges them to redefine what it means to be brave. Will their newfound unity be enough to overcome the night’s madness and change their futures forever?
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Date, Desire, Divorce
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
The Swells
Diana Stewart and Damian Corcoran perform as different older couples in four romantic tragi-comedies by Edinburgh writer Malcolm Windsor. Anne and John are celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary, but somehow the taxi driver and the waiter are involved. Carol and Steve meet online and date for the first time but are they compatible? Sue and Dave discuss what they might want to improve their marriage, but do they have the same ideas? Sylvia, the moustache stalker, tracks down Martin 40 years later, but is it too late? Fun, games, tragedy. Life itself!
None
Age category: 14+
Comedy
Stand-up
Michael Shafar – Inappropriate
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Michael Shafar
Australian comedian Michael Shafar is one of the most exciting new acts in the UK with his dark, unfiltered and unapologetic takes on the topics most comedians are smart enough to avoid. 'Disarmingly relaxed... an intelligent sense of humour with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination' \*\*\*\*\* (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' \*\*\*\*½ (TheAge.com.au). 'He’s a brand of comedian that is getting rarer to come by these days... if you fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, this show will put those fears to rest' \*\*\*\* (Time Out).
None
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Comedy
Cody and Beau: A Wild West Story
1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Dylan and Will Theatre
Cody and Beau have two things on their mind: becoming cowboys and... winning spelling bees?! Enthralled by extraordinary tales of Billy the Kid, the two plan to escape and fulfill their outlawin' destiny. But away from the security of their imagination, the boys soon find themselves up against the harsh reality of the old American West... From the Edinburgh-based creative team of Dylan and Will comes a vibrant, immersive coming-of-age tale, inspired by the lasting legacy of the Wild West.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Robert Louis Stevenson: The Body Snatcher
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Blue Orange Arts
A chilling tale of greed, guilt and the macabre, The Body Snatcher exposes one of the darkest truths in history – the grisly pursuits of the so-called Resurrection Men. When medical student Fettes is recruited to assist the enigmatic scholar Wolfe Macfarlane, a chilling chain of events is set in motion. To what lengths will they go for the advancement of medical knowledge? This stunning adaptation brings to the stage Stevenson’s masterfully-weaved story of suspense and morality – exploring the dark depths of human ambition and its terrifying consequences.
None
Theatre
Comedy
Baby CEO
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Sabra Boyd
When she discovers that her dad has stolen her identity, she has to face who she really is. A true-crime comedy about human trafficking, identity theft, cults, child actors, and the tragicomic omen of being born on the set of a Coen brothers movie to a mafia family.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Theatre
Why Won't They Eat the Cake?
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Keturah Peirson and Evelina Rudasa
A messy kitchen, an uneaten cake, a shoe in the bath and two… friends? Why Won’t They Eat the Cake? is a raw exploration of the insecurities that shape our relationships. Written and performed by Evelina Rudasa and Keturah Peirson, this two-person play delves into self-discovery, identity and what it means to grow up. Because no matter how much you grow up, you can never really leave the past behind. Two girls. One cake. No party.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
After Juliet
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Unexpected Places
Romeo and Juliet are dead. Peace has been ordered, but a tense truce holds between the Capulets and Montagues after the death of Romeo and Juliet. After bitterly blaming her cousin Juliet for her love Romeo’s death, Rosaline is bent on revenge. Torn between being voted the Capulet’s new Prince of Cats and giving into the grief and jealousy that torments her mind, this thrilling sequel shows the consequences of Romeo and Juliet’s actions. A stirring tale of love, violence and new beginnings. The order may be for peace, but the Capulets and Montagues are far from it.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Comedy
Get Thee to a Nursery
2 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Exi Attica
Get thee to a… nursery? In this original comedy, a gang of four-year-olds are cursed by the spirit of Shakespeare for shredding his beloved Folio. Formerly inarticulate and screen addicted, the feral children awaken to find themselves fluent in the Bard’s language and conceiving character thoughts not their own. As the nursery politics magically weave through various Shakespearean subplots, the children bicker, fight and age through the Bard’s world and words. Debuting to rave reviews at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this imaginarium returns in 2025 performed by young adults channeling their inner infant.
Strobe lighting
Comedy
Stand-up
Improv
Billy Kirkwood: Chaos
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Billy Kirkwood
A fast, funny and often filthy show that bursts with positivity, frantic stand-up and improv comedy energy from an award-winning comic. Halfway between stand-up, cabaret and a night out with your ADHD-riddled pal and filled with hysterical stories of life, dodging death, Disneyland, kids, ghosts, old goths, growing up in Scotland and any nonsense we pick up along the way in a show that teaches you not to take life too seriously and embrace your inner silly. Tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Mick Foley, Frankie Boyle and more. No discernible narrative. No sad bits. Just fun.
Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
A Yank in Scotland
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Paul O'Brien Threshold Repertory Theatre
The Highlands of Scotland – filled with misty moors and glens, rolling fields of heather and ghosts from Scottish history. They invite mystical ruminations, kindle existential questions, and spark the imagination to soar higher into uncharted territory. At any moment an ordinary situation can be transformed into an extraordinary one. Join Paul O'Brien and Bonnie Prince Charlie in the telling of one man's story of loss and discovery as he searches for mystery, meaning, and a lost wallet in the Highlands.
None
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Charles Dickens: The Hanged Man's Bride
12 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
Blue Orange Arts
'She comes towards me on the floor; always approaching; never coming nearer; always visible as if by moonlight whether the moon shines or not.' A writer struggling to reignite his creative vision. A real-life crime. And a visit to a supposedly haunted inn. As darkness descends, a ghostly tale is played out. But what is real and what is not? A tale of passion, deceit and the ethereal dance between the realms of life and death as the Hanged Man's Bride beckons from the shadows of the past.
None
Theatre
Forget-Me-Nots
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Raiser Theatre
Two young people fall for each other with a strange sense of déjà vu in a story of love, loss and intimacy. Exploring the beautiful power of imagination, Isla Hall's poignant new play challenges perceptions of love and relationships and examines the fragile and complex nature of human connection. Forget-Me-Nots was originally written for the National Theatre's New Views competition and premieres at the Fringe 2025.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Age category: 12+
Comedy
Improv
Absolute Improv!
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
TBC Improv
For 15 years, Absolute Improv! has entertained sell-out audiences with off-the-cuff comedy performances from Scotland’s top improvisational comedy actors. Your ideas are shouted out to inspire side-splitting sketches, characters and tales, all created in the moment – truly you-had-to-be-there instant comedy gold. This Edinburgh Fringe, join us and the finest improv talent in Scotland once more for delightful and wacky performances that have never been seen before, and will never be seen again! You suggest, we perform, everybody laughs! Official Fringe sell-out show. ‘Absolute magic!’ \*\*\*\*\* (Cream of the Fringe).
Audience participation
Theatre
Time Bends
11 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Bleeding Cowboy
More than twenty years ago, literature student David met an older man called Michael in the bar of an independent cinema. They spoke for an hour, developed a genuine connection, and never met again. Twenty years later, sitting in the same cinema with his wife, David sees a man that looks very familiar. In that moment, David goes back to the afternoon he could never forget.
Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Books
Been There, Done That, Got the Symptoms!
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Parky Players
Parky Players founded in 2020, first performing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022. Since then, they’ve won the 2023 World Parkinson’s Congress song competition, performing their song in Barcelona to 2000 people. In 2024 they wrote, performed and toured a new comedy sketch show, Shaken Not Stirred, culminating in six days at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. This is a chance to hear their inspirational story through an introduction by Parky Player co-founder Janet Shipton, followed by a screening of the documentary by award-winning filmmaker Dave MacFarlane, and finally a Q&A session with cast members.
None
Age category: 12+
Theatre
A Covert Affair
11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Belvedere Productions
Set in Budapest at the heart of the Cold War, two operatives have been tasked with a mission of seduction and espionage to swap state secrets. The two are monitored by their Wires, older agents who attempt to instill professionalism and discipline in their protégées. However, through several dates on their companies' cards, the two end up falling for each other and inadvertently give up every sensitive piece of intel they possess. Pursued by their organisations, the two must navigate a tricky tightrope of half truths and hope.
Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Abhorrent Little Scrotum
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Fragen Network
Following acclaimed productions Blush of Dogs and Hell Yes I’m Tough Enough which took London by storm, Fragen Network returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time since their five-star 2016 show, 5 Out of 10 Men. Abhorrent Little Scrotum is a bold, high-energy dive into the subconscious, where computer hacking meets brain hacking. This electrifying, physical theatre piece follows one woman’s mission to rescue her friend from the depths of her own mind. Sharp, seductive and unrelenting, it’s a psychological thrill ride infused with wit, movement and raw theatricality. A must see.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Find Me by Olwen Wymark
4 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Parker & Snell Youth Company
The powerful true story of Verity, a teenage girl institutionalised after a mental health crisis and later sent to Broadmoor, where she could only be released with permission from the Home Secretary. This gripping play explores the complexities of mental illness, the struggle for identity, and the devastating impact on both Verity and those around her. Find Me confronts society’s treatment of mental health, exposing the isolation, misunderstanding and failures of the system. A deeply moving and thought-provoking production; a true story that packs a punch.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Age category: 12+
Comedy
Stand-up
Danny O'Brien: Adulting Hard!
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Danny O'Brien Comedy
Multi award-winning Irish comedian Danny O'Brien is back with his brand-new stand-up show! Mortgage-approved, childless millennial O'Brien has sold out the last three years straight at the Fringe festival. From buying in a housing crisis to trying Keto for a month plus a defiant allergy to ice baths/saunas despite the "multiple health benefits". He has toured over 70 tour dates globally this past year, sold out Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin, released a TV special and headlined at various international comedy festivals. Don't miss his hilarious new comedy hour about adulting/existing in 2025!
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
ROADKILL
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
DYKEish
On the 31st October 2019, Cosmo was hit by a car in an act of transphobic hate and violence. This show is not about getting hit by a car. This is a show about sex. This is a show about period sex. This is a show about working at Tesco. This is a show about living with your parents. This is a show about the Rocky Horror Picture Show. This is a show about trans euphoria, sexuality and survival.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Three Can Keep a Secret
3 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Theatre Unleashed
Top of the Hollywood Fringe 2024 nominee! It was supposed to be an easy score. Whack the mark. Stage the scene. Take the money. Retire to Cabo. At least, that’s how they planned it. But for poor Moose and Sonny, a really bad night is only just beginning. This darkly funny and twisted interactive crime thriller allows you, the audience, to choose how the story proceeds, while the anti-hero protagonists attempt to get away with murder. Literally. With multiple decision points throughout, and three different possible endings, no two performances will be the same!
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Devil's Point
1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Cutty Sark Theatre
Ailsa and Sean are a young couple, at the height of bliss – for now. While on a romantic hiking trip up the mountain known as Devil's Point, shadows darken, tensions rise and someone – or something – makes its presence known. Paranoia and skepticism work together to ask a disturbing question: who is to blame for the whispers on the mountain? Devil’s Point is an experimental folk horror play weaving together folklore from the Cairngorms region of Scotland and the pressures of modern-day relationships. Cutty Sark Theatre returns from their acclaimed run at last year's Fringe.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
A Pound of Flesh
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Arbery Theatre
In Shakespeare's classic, The Merchant of Venice, only Portia's appearance in court and her implacable logic saves Antonio from Shylock's knife. But what would happen if she never came to Venice? Bassanio's need for money to woo Portia sets in motion the events that lead to the trial, but what are his real motives? And why is there so much hatred between Antonio and Shylock? With echoes of Romeo and Juliet, events in A Pound of Flesh move remorselessly to a tragic end.
None
Age category: 14+
Comedy
Stand-up
An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Danny O' Brien, Rick Molland, Billy Kirkwood
After a complete sell-out run in 2023 and 2024 at the iconic Edinburgh Festival Fringe (as well as performances at several festivals in Ireland and the UK), this triple-headline, pro-comic show from an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman brings a live stand-up comedy show like nothing else you've ever seen! Rick Molland, Danny O'Brien and Billy Kirkwood will take to the stage for another full festival run, bringing non-stop laughs, high-energy and hilarious banter! Don't miss this one, one of the fastest-selling shows of last year's Festival for good reason!
Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Comedy
Stand-up
Scotland's Pick of the Fringe
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Scottish Comedy Festival / Rick Molland
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 13th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favorite acts from across the Fringe. Rick Molland, resident compere of Edinburgh’s late night Comedy Attic, presents an ever-changing line-up of some of the best comics the Fringe has to offer, all crammed into one amazing show. 'A must–see for Scottish comedy lovers' ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Rick Molland is perfect for the role of compere' (ThreeWeeks). 'Stand-out stand-up' (Rip It Up). Perth Fringe Comedy Award nominated.
Strong language/swearing
Theatre
Hamlet
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Raiser Theatre
Tortured by his own conscience, the young prince of Denmark must overcome the betrayal of those closest to him and take revenge for his father's murder. A vibrant young cast of 10 actors presents a stripped-back telling of Shakespeare's profound tragedy, making innovative use of chorus to create Hamlet's world in this high-energy and haunting production. Raiser Theatre returns to the Fringe following their previous sell-out successes of The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth and Love's Labours' Lost.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Transfers
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Arbery Theatre
Eight very different people, eight very different situations. How does £500 get passed around? Willingly or violently? As a gift? Blackmail? Payment for drugs? Beauty treatment? A scam? Car repair? Is it stolen? Or lost? In cash or online? In someone's home? A nightclub? On the street? In a theatre? Perhaps all of these or none. In a newly devised show, see money circulate in a kaleidoscope of comedy, tragedy and the mundane in Britain today.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Cabaret
Roving Mad: America and back in the 1960's
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
The Swells
Jazz cabaret written and performed by Malcolm Windsor tells, in songs and stories, of his adventures in America in the 1960's. He is accompanied by two fine musicians Jeremy Thorp (piano) and Nick Gent (guitar) with songs of the era by Sinatra, Ella, Nat King Cole. Who knew that starting work at sixteen in the lab of a chocolate factory would lead to a scientific job in California, thanks to Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, and an international diplomatic post in Edinburgh? A fascinating, entertaining story told with lovely songs, fun and joy.
None
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Hunger
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Fragen Network
Fragen Network, acclaimed for producing fun, heartfelt, uncompromising theatre, presents a bold and hilarious new adaptation of Knut Hamsun’s Hunger, reimagined as an experimental, immersive theatrical experience. This innovative production brings a world-renowned novel’s psychological intensity to life, following a struggling writer as he battles starvation, isolation and the self-sabotaging habits of his own mind. Blending comedy, movement, sound and striking visuals, Hunger offers a fresh perspective on one of modern literature’s most haunting works. Thought-provoking, visceral and deeply human, this is a must-see for audiences looking for daring and original theatre.
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
113
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Deja Vu Productions / Pretty Gross Productions / Messy Kind
49 and 64 are in the room. They cannot see each other but they can talk and pass notes. All they have is questions, wedding veils and dog tags. Who are they? Where are they? What is going on? And why? And who is J Doe? And why are they watching them?
113 focuses in on the ideas of identity and memory. It asks if memory is what makes our identity, and if we were able to see ourselves objectively, could we change?
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Comedy
Stand-up
Scotland's Pick of the Fringe
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 13th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favorite acts from across the Fringe. Five-time Scottish Comedy Award winner Billy Kirkwood presents an ever-changing line-up of some of the best comics the Fringe has to offer, all crammed into one amazing hour and held together by ‘one of the funniest comics at the Fringe’ (ThreeWeeks). 'A must-see for Scottish comedy lovers' ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Stand-out stand-up' (Rip It Up). Perth Fringe Comedy Award nominated.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Chickens
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Monika Klisch
Chickens is a sharp comedy-drama that explores the chaos of love, life and obsession. Set in a cozy Edinburgh flat, the story follows Jay, an eccentric British enthusiast, and Weronika, his pragmatic partner, as they grapple with clashing priorities and cultural differences. From egg-centric lectures to impulsive chicken coop projects, their relationship begins to crack under the weight of unbalanced expectations. With humour, tenderness and unflinching honesty, Chickens unravels the delicate fabric of love and asks: can unilateral decisions ever be justified by good intentions and the pursuit of happiness? Where is the line between care and control?
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Daphne
4 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
JHG Productions
Daphne, the muse of Apollo, Ovid, Lorenzo Bernini ... of us. As Bernini begins to craft his tribute to Ovid’s Metamorphoses, he becomes enchanted by one of his subjects. He places himself within the chase as his desire for Daphne takes over. But what does Daphne desire? Does she want to be pursued? Does she want to be silenced? The play offers an alternative outcome to the myth. Watch as she steps out of the narrative that silenced her, and reclaims her own story.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Comedy
Little Boxes
1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Joann Condon
An award-winning solo show by Joann Condon (Little Britain). Join Joann on a joyous and cathartic journey exploring a lifetime's worth of "boxes": the hopes and dreams of a child, the frustrations of an acting career, the tensions of being a parent, the grief in losing loved ones, the fear of being... herself. A story of breaking free from constraints and living life to the fullest. 'A show with profound heart... all need to see it' \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). 'Hilarious, moving, sad and uplifting' \*\*\*\*\* (TheSpyInTheStalls.com). 'Condon’s comic timing is impeccable' \*\*\*\* (LondonTheatre1.com).
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information
Contains themes of grief
Age category: 12+
Theatre
The Hammer and Helena
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
ArtsGroupie
The true story of the most evil book ever written and its horrifying legacy. Innsbruck, 1485. A witch trial sees Helena become the obsession of a religious zealot. The consequences would doom women for centuries. Now Helena confronts her accuser one final time with her soul on the line and the kindling still lit. ArtsGroupie blends its acclaimed portrayal of historical events with contemporary drama and a frightening narrative worthy of their annual sell-out performances of Ghost Stories by Candlelight, featured in the New York Times.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Theatre
ENOUGH.
1 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2025
Moonstone Theatre Company
Winner: Best Drama, Greater Manchester Fringe. Why does misogyny still thrive in 2025? Enough is a bold drama following new police recruit Irie as she battles systemic injustice within the Met. Inspired by real events, it holds a mirror to the institutions meant to protect us, exposing the societal complacency that enables discrimination. Drawing from the Met’s response to the 2021 Sarah Everard vigil, this gripping play challenges power, accountability, and the cost of speaking out. With standing ovation nominations and critical acclaim, Enough is a must-see theatre experience that gives voice to those who refuse to be silenced.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Drama
Play
Theatre
When We Were Young
2 May 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic and emotional rollercoaster, as they follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the street corners of the city.
This production is both a hilarious and eye-opening look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heart-breaking story of stolen youth.
This show contains strong language, adult humour and blood and is recommend for audiences aged 16+.
Utter class - DAILY RECORD
A triumph , one not to be missed - GLASGOW THEATRE BLOG
Comedy that rages fast and furiously in this drama that offers a great night out for audiences. - THE SCOTSMAN
So well conceived and beautifully presented - LISA IN THE THEATRE
Dance
Evelyn
11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Piccolo Teatro Libero / Associazione Culturale LLUM
The show was born from the necessity to translate onto the stage human frailty in the face of imposed patterns. It also takes us toward the rediscovery of nature (the deepest human one). Evelyn, the protagonist, finds herself living in an extreme situation, locked inside a cramped space, manipulated and bombarded by a constant and pressing presence of messages and information. She cannot be herself – she is alone and induced, transformed to the point of being comic and funny, but also tragic at times. An ironically dramatic journey through a daily life, punctuated by fake rituals.
None
Age category: 14+
Fantastic Mr Fox
14 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
Twisted Tales
Join us for a feisty, funny, physical take on Roald Dahl's cast-iron classic fable and watch our three foul farmers get their fiendish, foxy comeuppance in intriguing new ways... Twisted Tales return to the Fringe after last year's mischievous take on Rapunzel and their sell-out version of Grimms' Tales (Once Upon A Crime) with another colourful, knockabout take on the well-known tale. A perfect treat for families or just anyone who would like an early, bracing blast of fun in their Fringe adventure!
None
Comedy
Stand-up
Improv
The Drunk and Heckle Show
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
David Tsonos
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. The audience are issued paddles and raise them when they wish to heckle, which makes for a controlled-chaos atmosphere. Watch David compere with three different international guests each night as they take on the hecklers. Some comics say it is their favourite show to perform on.
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
The Wonder Drug
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Performers Todd Schwartz and Connor Eastman Rufflings Productions, LLC
Would you take an experimental drug to feel your feelings? The Wonder Drug examines the nature of "recovery" through the interactions of two drifters who move from strangers to frenemies to friends in this new play by Kansas-based playwright Daniel Born. The play connects two emotionally disabled men through their participation in an experiment that uses a drug to elicit empathy. But does this psychotropic drug have unintended consequences? The Wonder Drug takes a compassionate look into male social interactions and emphasises that sometimes all we need is outside our door.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Goodbye Postie
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Deliverance Theatre
Goodbye Postie follows the story of two lads, Postie and Sparkie, living in Dumfries together. Sick of the small town, Postie decides to fly the nest and Sparkie feels left behind. With reasons to stay and go, together they explore why some people leave and some stay, risking their friendship in the process. This dark comedy by Alexander Artis debuted at the Edinburgh Free Fringe in 2023 to much audience acclaim, described as heartfelt, funny and honest and an inspired bit of writing.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Kids
Welcome to Puppetsville
4 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Puppetsville
Puppets. Friendship. Puberty? Life in Puppetsville was so peaceful until Dr Smellysocks turned the world upside down with his latest invention, the Pubinator, causing our three sweet, innocent puppets to go through the dreaded puberty! Watch as they navigate the twists and turns of their new emotions as they try to become puppets again. Join Lesley, Wesley and Jack in this handcrafted comedic puppet show that teaches friendship, compassion and self-acceptance in a manner suitable for all ages.
None
Theatre
Musical
Nuns of Fury!
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Rocket Whip Productions
Hellfire gets in the habit in this original comedy rock musical. The Nuns of Fury are a trio of righteous ass-kickers, plundering relics in the name of the Lord! But have these holy hell kittens met their match? The Nuns are about to meet their greatest challenge yet, facing evil, loose morals and their own demons. Join the Nuns and everyone's favourite gadgeteer, Father Q, as they pit sisterhood against villainy – the most important commandment? Faith in yourself!
More information
Mild cartoonish slapstick violence.
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic
Hidden Powers
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Angus Baskerville
For Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Angus Baskerville is back after last year's hugely successful, 5-star reviewed, award-winning debut at theSpace on the Mile. His all-new show Hidden Powers is a fascinating, continuing exploration of the connection between the power of the mind – certainly of Angus’ mind – as well as his own, very personal, story of growing up with (Angus’ words) neurodivergent superpowers. Informative and entertaining, poignant but funny. You will never leave a Baskerville show without having had both your mind blown, and an appreciation of growing up autistic advanced.
Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance
Theatre
The Deadmouse and Peabrain Dreams
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Alright?
The hilarious tragedy of unachievable dreams. Stuck in a rural town in the middle of nowhere, two sisters fight against the calamity of their circumstances to win The Xfactor.
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Good For You
3 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Something’s Afoot Theatre Collective and New Celts Collective
'I knew this place would ruin my life, I just didn’t see it happening like this.' When a law firm is rocked by a sexual misconduct scandal, the office’s most coveted personal injury case is up for grabs. A decision made in the "spirit of equality" pits Jeanie, Zara, and Summer, three qualified women attorneys, against each other, causing them to plot, scheme and strategise about how to triumph over the others. Can they look past their insecurities and work towards progress? A fast-paced drama about office politics and women who think they hate other women.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
The Expulsion of Exulansis
1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Siyani Sheth Productions
Written and produced by a remarkable 19-year-old, 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. The play's moving narrative resonates with teenagers who are battling their own mental health issues or supporting their friends, parents concerned about their children's well-being, and educators seeking insights into safeguarding students. Set against the backdrop of the growing mental health crisis among teenagers, the writer hopes to create an open dialogue, greater awareness and support for all, with plenty of tears and laughter.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Nightmares by Sandy Jack
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Lynch Lovers
Is it scary? We all reach that crossroads in life. What choice do we make? Does it lead us to the realm of peaceful dreams? Or the realm of nightmares? What scares you? After the success of The Wheel Of Misfortune in 2023, Nightmares returns to the Fringe almost seven years later with a new coat of paint. A surreal/horror anthology from local creative, and HorrorTok creator Sandy Jack. Inspired by the works of David Lynch, The Twilight Zone and the history of horror.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Age category: 14+
Music
ARKangel's Cider with Rosie
1 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
ARKangel
A feast of haunting music and spellbinding storytelling captures Laurie Lee's rich memoir of childhood and awakening, the last witness to a lost time. Raised in the Cotswolds in a time of dramatic change following the First World War, Lee fills the memoir with humour and with characters: Er down under the Varmint, a flurry of sisters and the never to be forgotten Rosie Burdock. Haunting traditional song and the music of Vaughan Williams, John Ireland, Elgar Debussy and Holst. 'Utterly sublime' (St Ives September Festival).
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Theatre
Sex, Drugs and...?
2 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Culture Riot! and New Celts Productions
Sex, Drugs and...? An exclusive interview sheds light on the formative years of Scotland's biggest punk, alternative (fictional) band, revealing how their drug addiction and musical passion clashed together to give way to sobering success. Tackling issues of the pressures of modern life, three addict punks recount how their love of music and creative passion saved them from a pitfall of coke and broken dreams, allowing them the worldwide success they have today. A powerful new piece of writing about celebrating creativity and fighting for your friends, written by Samara Telford and directed by Andrew Nimmo.
Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Puppet shows
Frankenstein: Afterglow
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Spike Rose Productions
What if the story didn’t have to end? Just imagine what would have happened if the Doctor and his creation had lived… Frankenstein: Afterglow is a neon-gothic battle of self-determination between man and monster. We might get to choose how our lives are lived, but what about how they end? An original take on a familiar theme which elaborates on Mary Shelley’s famous novel, this is quite literally a matter of life and death. Think you know how the story ends? Think again.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence
Age category: 12+
Music
ARKangel's As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
2 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
ARKangel
Trace the epic journey of teenage Laurie Lee, violinist and dreamer, from his Cotswold home into the jaws of the Spanish War. From the naivety of a nineteen-year-old as he faces the depravations of a life on the road to the smouldering Gypsies of Malaga, the fire-blackened Christ of Almunecar and the Spanish Socialist call to arms. Mesmerising storytelling, stunning musical backdrop. Spoken word, violin, classical guitar, vocals. 'Transported to another time and place' (Southwell Minster).
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Theatre
Holly Street
3 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Long Face Theatre Company and New Celts Productions
A new play set in the mixing pot of a writer’s room. With the anniversary of the beloved soap opera Holly Street on the horizon, how will the writing team craft a story worthy of the green light? What happens when given a wacky whiteboard that seems to bring ideas to life? Follow them through a bizarre brainstorming session that leads them into the heat of the action. Will the wayward team of writers combine their two braincells to piece together the beat sheet? Or will their differences prove too much for even the soaps?
None
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Musical
Shoe Dunnit at Café L'Arté
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Once Upon Productions
A rock/pop musical inspired by a true life shoe theft. Emily the shop owner has the ability to heal customers' issues through song, but is it real or illusion? 11 songs – varying from uplifting pop and comedy through to heart-wrenching ballads – see Emily healing customers of their life issues one by one. Everyone leaves the shop fulfilled, except for Emily. Emily heals broken hearts, imposter syndrome, a family break-up and a cut in funding, but can she solve the case of the stolen shoes?
None
Theatre
Comedy
16 Summers
11 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Ayindé
One Gen Xer's nostalgic coming-of-age tale traversing the building blocks of his identity. Each stage we walk through is a lesson, a memory, a funny antidote or a conversation with the audience. Crowd work in a theater piece? Yes, so please be ready to speak and interact with Ayindé. The play is fixed around the cleaning of old memories in an old room where all that's left is memories. A cast of characters spinning from quickies, a corner store/family business, Ayindé's second home. Lucky for us, most of this takes place in the 90s.
Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Comedy
Romance on Repeat
3 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Backyard Alchemy and New Celts Productions
Romance on Repeat: Lizzie has always dreamed of a whirlwind romance like in the movies. Her dream comes true when she is sucked into her TV set to be the star of her own romcom. Everything is perfect: falling for the hometown hunk, denying her big-city boyfriend and reconnecting with her childhood best friend. In fact, it’s too perfect. Is this everything Lizzie really wanted? Will she find true happiness? Or will she break under the control of the omnipotent TV god? Turn on, tune in and glitch out.
Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information
Reference to self-harm
Age category: 16+
Theatre
The Trials
18 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Bede's Company
In a world where resources are scarce and trust is scarcer, The Trials by Dawn King asks: who deserves to survive? This electrifying dystopian drama plunges audiences into a moral quagmire, challenging notions of justice and humanity. With razor-sharp dialogue and heart-pounding tension, this production is a riveting exploration of power, ethics and survival. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event. Book your tickets today and prepare to question everything you believe in.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Comedy
Physical Theatre
Eggs and Baskets
11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
ERA Theatre Co – Bethany Agaoglu and Nell Sternberg
Self-love. Self-awareness. Self-sabotage. Two Jewish girls in their 20s are on a mission to achieve feminist perfection, but a series of man-shaped obstacles make their journey almost impossible. Admirable in their attempts, we see two sister-like girls do everything within their power to become the best versions of themselves.
Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing
Theatre
Bang
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Linda Gaumnitz / Rufflings Productions LLC
Bang returns to the Fringe as a one-woman play about the tragic life of Joan Vollmer, the common law wife of famed Beat writer William S Burroughs. After her murder, Joan appears to the audience to recount her life with the wildly unpredictable and ultimately dangerous literary giants of post-WWII America: Burroughs, Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. Can she find redemption in her exploration of a life spent in loyalty to these violent men?
None
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Marble Cake
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
Chequered Theatre Company
Marble Cake is a new play which takes a snapshot look at the relationship between a mixed-race brother and sister, Kumi and Keisha, as they reunite for the first time in months. Over the course of one evening, Keisha returns to visit Kumi in their family home and issues that they have not previously explored together come to the surface for the first time. The impact is huge. The curtain is drawn back and the audience is brought into this intimate and difficult moment between them, where they try to navigate conversations of race, abandonment and mental health.
None
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Comedy
Note of Concern
11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Fast Snail Productions
When two childhood friends, distant strangers to each other now, find themselves trapped in the classroom of their least favourite teacher at a 10 year high school reunion, they can’t resist the urge to poke their noses where they don’t belong. Following clues left by their former teacher, they begin to unravel a life forgotten. A game of hide and seek, some horny classmates and some punishment exercises brings about nostalgia and some hard truths that neither was prepared for. Is this the rebirth of their friendship? Or are certain things better left in the past?
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Screaming Into the Void
2 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Piece Of Work Theatre and New Celts Productions
Put a finger down if one day you looked at the world around you and said there has to be another way – a better way. Welcome to the void, a pure pristine world of divine minimalism. We love the void, we worship the void, in the void everything is exactly as it should be. Our three disciples will guide you through your day from the moment you wake until you scroll away: you need them! And they need you. Kira Mason’s new absurdist piece Screaming Into the Void explores the internet’s relentless grip on womanhood.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Comedy
You Have Failed Me for the Last Time
2 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
The Optimiserables and New Celts Productions
Supervillain Friedrich von Fittervach dreams of ruling the world from his remote volcano base. If only his workforce, his right-hand man or his restrictive board of investors shared the vision of his five-year plan. To make matters worse, a suave and cunning MI6 intruder, Agent Blonde, has breached the security of the island compound and sparked revolution among the corporation’s ranks. Will the vertically-challenged supposed evil genius be able to rise up and regain complete control, or will the company fall into the slimy, inexperienced hands of the proletariat scum?
Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Confessions of a Lunatic
2 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Nightshade Theatre and New Celts Productions
Waking up having witnessed a brutal murder – by his own hand, incapable of stopping the madness, he stood and watched. Dr Seward plunges himself into work, feasting on the madness of his prized prisoner, following his rejection by Lucy. Whilst in his confinement, Renfield grows closer to Lucy, and Dracula sets eyes on her new prey. They say you make a deal with the devil – but have you ever made a deal with Dracula? An adaptation of Dracula set in 1890s Scotland – is anyone safe from the darkness in these walls?
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting
Age category: 16+
Theatre
Comedy
The Big Day
2 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Pure Class Theatre and New Celts Productions
Glasgow holds a music festival – The Big Day. The problem? You and your pals can’t see it, because you’re in a holding cell. The Girls have been best pals for ages. But recently, changes drive them apart. The girls watch Sheena, but when she debuts an American accent, Fiona throws a glow stick at the stage and the group is arrested. They meet Louise who was thrown in the cell earlier. The forced proximity allows the group to open up, help each other face their dilemmas and hatch an escape plan.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Comedy
Stand-up
Bad in Bed: From Arthritis to Insomnia
1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Ian TC
Having a bad night's sleep has an effect on your whole day, having not sleep well for 30+ years changes the way you see the world. Throw in pain to keep you company and that’s enough to send you over the edge. Ian TC brings you his newly updated sell-out comedy show, exploring the world you see when you haven’t slept well. Loud and explosive, but always funny. Bad in Bed is one to see. 'Like a young Billy Connolly on Speed!' (The Stand). 'Fu*king great' (Tom Stade).
Strong language/swearing
Theatre
Comedy
Cornermen
3 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Authentically False Productions and New Celts Productions
When Mickey, Joey and Drew realise they’re in financial dire straits, they hatch a plan to find the next big thing in boxing. At an amateur night, they find a promising young boxer called Sid. Taking him under their wings, his success leads to a life of glitz and glamour. But is success and a winning streak the best thing for the young boxer? Do the coaches really have his best interests at heart? Join us for a show packed with charm, comedy and thought-provoking moments that are sure to have you laughing, and thinking.
Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Comedy
Stand-up
Improv
Raymond Mearns: Roast Master!
1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Raymond Mearns
A brilliant mix of audience interaction and stand-up from a master of the craft. All over social media you see comedians posting videos of crowd work. Raymond Mearns has been doing great crowd work for years as one the best MCs in the country! Within the comedy industry, he's regarded as one of the best there is! Come and witness Raymond live onstage and see why he sells out his show every year. All will get roasted, but nobody gets burned in this sensational comedy show. 'Raymond Mearns is an improvisational genius!' (Frankie Boyle).
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Theatre
Life’s a Drag
3 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Not Today Satan Theatre and New Celts Productions
Three troubled queers walk into a dressing room: a seasoned veteran of the drag runway, a jaded queen cursed to always play second-fiddle and a newbie on the scene with a bold, confrontational attitude... What could go wrong? As these three queens clash whilst preparing for the finale of a popular drag reality TV competition, their producer tries desperately to get them runway ready. Will they be able to confront their traumas in time for their show stopping performance? It’s the most important night of their careers, and shit’s about to hit the fan.
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Theatre
The Light Catcher
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Ritika Shrotri
What if the perfect photograph wasn’t in an album but hidden in life itself? The Light Catcher follows a celebrated Indian photographer, Kanika, who’s on a quest to find her favourite portrait. As she revisits portraits of women from Ethiopia to Pakistan, India to UK, their stories come alive on stage – some heartwarming, some hard-hitting, all unforgettable. Performed by Ritika Shrotri, who transforms into 10 dynamic characters, written by Niranjan Pedanekar and directed by Sanket Parkhe. Book your tickets now and step into a world where every frame tells a story!
None
Age category: 14+
Theatre
Musical
Comedy
Dirty Money
18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Shotgun Theatre
A dynamic, fast-paced musical about desperation, deception and a daring prison break. Failed entrepreneur Luke lands himself in catastrophic debt to a some very bad people after a dreadful business idea ruins his life. Now the world’s sleaziest billionaire is promising half of their fortune to anyone who can break them out of prison. Assembling a team of old friends, Luke leads a heist fuelled by lies, ambition and a promise of unfathomable riches.
Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 12+
Theatre
Iphigenia: Dead/Alive
1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025
The Fox Chase Players
In a tragedy of greed and deception Iphigenia is torn from her mother and sacrificed to make the Trojan war possible. But her life after death is where it gets really interesting. An original, rebellious, feminist retelling of a young princess's murder and her surprising rise to power in its wake.
Audience participation
Age category: 12+
Improv Comedy from Box Of Frogs
4 May 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Box of Frogs, Birmingham's award-winning Improv Group, brings you a fabulous night of improvised comedy. The multi-talented and quick-witted Box of Frogs players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment, all based on suggestions from the audience.