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The Comedy Lock-In

5 Jun 2026 - 1 Aug 2026

Edinburghs Original Gig Above a Pub Comedy Club! Looking for a night of unforgettable comedy in Edinburgh? The Comedy Attic is the citys best-kept secretan intimate, electric venue where anything can happen (and no one outside these walls will ever know!). Join your razor-sharp MC, Rick Molland (a pitch-perfect masterclass in working a room... Comedy Genius The Mumble), plus couple of his comedy pals from the UK comedy circuit. Expect big laughs, strong drinks, and an atmosphere buzzing with late-night energywithout the late-night finish! Tickets sell fastbook now and see what all the fuss is about! What happens in The Attic, stays in The Attic.

Theatre

Henry V

8 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Blue Orange Arts A single actor takes the field in this electrifying retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry V, embodying kings, comrades and enemies alike. With nothing but language, imagination and sheer force of performance, the epic story of power, war and responsibility is distilled to its beating heart. Thrones rise and fall, battles roar and doubts whisper in the shadows as one man channels the voices of an entire world. Intimate yet monumental, Ben Mills-Wood’s interpretation of Henry V strips away spectacle to reveal the cost of leadership, the thrill of rhetoric and the fragile humanity behind a legendary king. None

Theatre

Charles Dickens: The Signalman

20 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Blue Orange Arts A traveller meets a solitary railway signalman – and steps straight into a mystery he cannot explain. Ghostly warnings, fatal accidents and mounting dread haunt this faithful stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Inspired by the real-life 1861 Clayton Tunnel disaster, The Signalman explores fear, progress and the darkness beneath the steam-driven optimism of Victorian Britain. Blue Orange Arts delivers a tense, atmospheric production that crackles with suspense and psychological unease. Beware the signalman's bell... None

Theatre

Musical

Stageflight

17 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Everybody Sing Everybody Sing return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Stageflight, a high-energy musical theatre showcase that takes audiences on a journey around the globe. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off as performers jet between destinations, celebrating a wide variety of musicals inspired by places around the world. Featuring songs from much-loved classic musicals through to contemporary favourites, Stageflight is packed with bold choreography, powerful vocals and plenty of fun. From toe-tapping ensemble numbers to soaring solo moments, this lively production offers something for every musical theatre fan, delivering escapism, energy and a true celebration of the stage. None

Theatre

Charles Dickens: The Hanged Man's Bride

7 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

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

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman

Comedy

Stand-up

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Danny O' Brien, Rick Molland, Billy Kirkwood After back-to-back sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and hit appearances at top festivals across Ireland and the UK, this explosive triple headline stand-up show is back! An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman – Rick Molland, Danny O'Brien and Billy Kirkwood – hit the stage with unstoppable energy, razor-sharp jokes and lightning-fast banter. This was one of the fastest-selling shows of last year’s Scottish Comedy Festival, and it’s only getting bigger, wilder and funnier. Grab your tickets now and get ready to roar! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Improv

Absolute Improv!

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

TBC Improv UK Ltd Big laughs, multi-year sell-out. Absolute Improv! is a family-friendly, high-energy improv comedy show created entirely from audience suggestions. For 16 years, this Edinburgh team of global improv company TBC Improv have delivered lightning-fast games, outrageous characters and unforgettable moments – returning year after year to packed houses. Every performance is completely unscripted and totally unique. Expect quick-fire scenes, big characters and joyful chaos the whole family can enjoy together. No two shows are ever the same – once it’s over, it’s gone forever. Five-star Fringe favourite. Come see why audiences keep coming back. Audience participation

Theatre

Comedy

When We Were Young

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Geez a Break Productions The public and critically acclaimed, multi award-winning When We Were Young is back for 2026. This five-star show goes beyond the tabloid stereotype of ‘neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90s. Follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the streets of the city during a time when it was known as the murder capital of Europe. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

The Night Ali Died

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Raising Cain Productions A gripping, cinematic and award-winning solo thriller about a man who becomes dangerously out of his depth in the criminal underworld. Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of himself and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of his city. Through the accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective, and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the Night Ali Died. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Magic

Houdini Speaks to the Living

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

The Hidden Room Theatre The year is 1924. Harry Houdini is at the peak of his fame, touring the country with performance-lectures that expose fraudulent mediums and challenge the growing Spiritualist movement. At the same moment, his friend (and eventual adversary) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is lecturing in passionate defense of Spiritualism, convinced it represents a profound philosophical and moral evolution for humanity. Watch these two legends battle out the true nature of magic, science and faith through a historically based, largely verbatim play from writer-director Beth Burns and writer-magician Patrick Terry. Audience participation Age category: 14+

Theatre

Kitty Daddy

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

JMTC Theatre How an unexpected cat turned award-winning monologist Bob Brader's life upside down. After weeks of hissing and growling from under Bob’s bed, his brand-new surprise feline, Jade, is determined to be alone, inspiring Bob to confront his own desire for isolation. A funny and touching examination of rage, love and healing. And how one impurrfect kitty can change everything. 'Storytelling gold!' (TheatreInLondon.com). 'Brader keeps the audience mesmerized with his dark comic relief!' \*\*\*\*\* (Uptown Magazine). 'A must-see performance that will make you laugh, cry and just feel good' \*\*\*\*½ (London Free Press). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

CIRCLE

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

JMTC Theatre In this award-winning comedy and Off-Broadway hit, two actors play eight interconnected characters in a fast, funny daisy chain of sexual encounters. A country music star, an exchange student, a cybersex novice, an estranged husband, an S&M submissive, a frat boy and a lesbian bestie collide in a witty, provocative exploration of sex, power, intimacy and the universal longing for human connection. Bold, timely and sharply observed, CIRCLE turns desire into a revealing – and hilarious – map of modern relationships. 'CIRCLE delivers belly laughs from beginning to end!' \*\*\*\* (London Free Press). 'Ingenious!' (New York Times). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Danny O'Brien: Sure Look, Be Grand.

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Danny O'Brien Buckle up – Danny O’Brien is back at the Edinburgh Fringe! The multi award-winning Irish comedian returns with his brand new 2026 show Sure Look, Be Grand after several years of total sell-out runs at Scottish Comedy Festival in the Grassmarket. He’s survived touring the world this past year, from motorbiking to far northern Vietnam into China, shows in the Middle East, Singapore, Mexico, Australia (and even up to John O’Groats). Expect bigger laughs, madder stories and pure chaos. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Sure look, be grand... Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Comedy Lock-in

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

RGB Monster Enjoy one of Edinburgh's longest-running gigs 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 on a night of friendly boozy interactive Fringe fun! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

D H Lawrence: The Prussian Officer

7 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

Blue Orange Arts Power. Desire. Control. Set within a harsh military world, The Prussian Officer charts the explosive relationship between a young orderly and his commanding officer. What starts as obedience twists into dangerous obsession as authority and attraction collide. Ben Mills-Wood’s charged new adaptation of D H Lawrence’s story shines a fierce light on repression, class and the human cost of desire denied. With striking performances and bold direction, this taut psychological drama reveals how passion, when silenced, becomes destructive – a gripping battle between control and surrender that leaves lasting scars. Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

101 Impressions in One Hour

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Cal Halbert Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all-round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. As one half of The Mimic Men, he appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016, receiving a standing ovation and four yeses. He has since gone on to appear on The Gadget Show, BBC, ITV and Channel 5. 'Uncanny imitations’ (Sun). 'Something for everyone' (Scotsman). 'Hard to beat' (Comedy.co.uk). 'You blew my mind' (Michael McIntyre). 'Hilarious' (Daily Mail). 'Excellent' (Daily Mirror). Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Comedy

Whose Play Is It Anyway?

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

The Wharf Theatre Company Join your host, Barry Ruffles, and his glamorous assistant, Jenny Flannel, for a game show like no other! Eighteen pieces of theatre in 50 minutes; all you have to do is guess the genre, playwright or year to win a speedboat, cuddly toy or a holiday for two on the Isle of Fernando! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band

21 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Blue Orange Arts A dying woman’s mysterious last words and a plea for help from her sister lead Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to a crumbling country house. How did a young woman die there with no obvious cause of death, and why does her sister believe she will be next? With a seemingly locked room mystery on his hands, Holmes must solve one of the darkest and most baffling cases of his career. Adapted from the short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, this is Sherlock Holmes at his finest! None

Theatre

Robert Louis Stevenson: The Body Snatcher

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

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

Having a Baby – The Sh!t They Don’t Tell You in Books

Theatre

Comedy

Having a Baby – The Sh!t They Don’t Tell You in Books

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Lou Cox The journey to motherhood is fraught with the most painful and awkward moments for all women. This comedic and brutally honest one-woman show takes the audience on an emotional, and at times highly entertaining, rollercoaster. From morning sickness to hypnobirthing classes to labour, you won’t find this stuff in the pregnancy books! No holds barred; get ready for a whirlwind of witty anecdotes and graphic storytelling with an ending no mother could ever imagine. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Constellations

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Theatre33 Every choice creates a universe. A simple conversation begins… and begins again. Slightly different each time. A word changes. A silence shifts. A life unfolds another way. In Constellations, time fractures and possibilities multiply as two people navigate love, loss, and everything in between. What changes us isn't just what happens – but what could have happened. Witty, intimate and quietly devastating, this is a play about connection in a world where nothing is certain… except the moments we choose to hold onto. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

1 MC and 3 Absolute Killers (of Comedy!)

3 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Absolute Comedy A rotating line-up of the sharpest stand-ups on the Fringe. Absolute Killers is your nightly dose of guaranteed laughs; no flab, no fillers, just three great comics and a top-tier MC delivering a power hour of comedy carnage. Handpicked by the Scottish Comedy Festival, the acts range from award-winning stars to the next big thing, all killing it on one bill. Whether you're after a late-afternoon warm-up or your main comedy fix, this show delivers. Fast-paced, fun and full of surprises. It's 1 MC and 3 stand-ups that will absolutely kill it. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

You Are What You Eat

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Beautiful Death Theatre Company You Are What You Eat is a comedy about friendship, tenacity and outrageous misadventures that dives into the gritty underbelly of fictional 1970s London through the eyes of two aspiring detectives. In this action-packed adventure, Lewis and Tom find themselves embroiled in a deadly mystery involving corrupt police, a crime boss and the death of a young woman. With the odds stacked high and bullets flying, their only weapons are their wits, awkward heroics, a sarcastic sister and the belief that they might just be the city's last hope. 'Excellent' \*\*\*\* (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

The Last Audition

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Paul Shearman The Last Audition. A once-celebrated Shakespearean actor returns to an empty stage to rehearse King Lear and prove he can still live independently. As memory falters, voices from his past intrude, turning rehearsal into reckoning. Darkly funny and deeply moving, this intimate solo play explores ageing, caregiving, legacy and the courage to keep stepping into the light. European Premiere. Written and performed by international actor Paul Shearman, it blends Shakespeare with contemporary storytelling and emotional truth, resonating with audiences across generations. Perfect for Fringe-goers seeking powerful, human theatre. None

Theatre

Cabaret

I'm Not Myself Today: A Villainous Cabaret

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Simon Shaw A bullied eccentric suffering from past traumas creates a machine to ruthlessly survive and to create a masterful future. The one problem is... he believes he's a monster. Featuring a soundtrack almost entirely of villain (or connected to villains) songs, this show explores themes of bullying, classism, identity crisis, self-hate, defence mechanisms and the battle between reality and fiction. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

2026 Scottish Comedy Festival's Pick of the Fringe

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Scottish Comedy Festival SCF's official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 14th 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 nominee. This show sells out, grab your tickets now. Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Spare Room

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Blue Duck Theatre Company Inspired by true events, the five-star smash hit play Spare Room follows Jodie as she takes the plunge and applies for a room in a house share. Confronted with the unexpected world of chunder charts, STIs and tangible testosterone, this wasn’t the fresh start Jodie imagined. Entirely set in a student living room, expect to be thoroughly immersed in the lives of these badly behaved twenty-somethings who’ll leave you cackling one minute and speechless the next, in this honest insight into masculinity, mental health and consent. Nominated for five Fringe theatre awards including Best New Play. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Billy Kirkwood: Mayhem

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Billy Kirkwood A new fast, funny and often filthy show that bursts with positivity, frantic observations and improv comedy energy from an award-winning comic. Halfway between stand-up show, 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. There is no plan, just Mayhem! 'An hour of comedy that leaves you buzzing' (BroadwayWorld.com). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Richard Pulsford: Gold Fashioned Jokes

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

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. Top Ten Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. As seen on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch. ‘A barrage of one liners... exudes confidence and charm’ \*\*\*\*\* (Lancaster Guardian, 2023). ‘Quick, original and funny’ \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com, 2022). 'Immediately establishing himself as a safe pair of hands, reminiscent of a master like Milton Jones, his (justified) confidence in his material shone through' (Scotsman, 2021). None Age category: 14+

Unmasked – The Magic of Angus Baskerville

7 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Angus Baskerville For his third Edinburgh run in a row, Angus Baskerville brings an all-new show that pushes his acclaimed storytelling and magic to new heights. Drawing on his own experiences of growing up with autism and ADHD, Angus finds new ways – and new tricks – to show us how we spend so much of our life hiding who we really are and how 'dropping the mask' can often make us feel better. Oh, and just for good measure – there’s a chance Angus knows where you’re going on holiday this year…. Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance

Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Plays for Progress Follow the campy, musical adventures of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. When her granny’s sex toy shop is raided, Annie's forced to transform from a shy shop girl into a mustachioed fugitive in disguise. Guided by the disembodied voice of her granny’s girlfriend – now inhabiting one of the illegal sex toys – Annie’s journey takes a turn when she inadvertently kidnaps the governor’s daughter. Together, they embark on a wild ride of discovery and unexpected romance, delivering sex toys to those in need. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

Nuns of Fury!

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Rocket Whip Productions The nuns are back in town! The sell-out Nuns of Fury are back in full habitual glory. Everyone's favourite heist-embarking sacred sisters wrestle with personal dilemmas... What secret force is threatening Sister Agnes, stone-cold leader of the Nuns of Fury? Who is orphaned tech-whiz Sister Gabriel's birth mother? Why is Sister Julian still juggling her inopportune pregnancy and sick martial arts? Time, and catchy songs, will tell. Operating to award riches to the poor, these women of the cloth find themselves threatened by devious, yet lovable, gangsters... These sisters are going to have to ACT! None

Halfway Home

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Deliverance Theatre Halfway Home follows the rippling effects of addiction and confronting mistakes of a past life. Davie is just out of prison and cooped up with his policeman-hopeful brother, Freddie. Caught in the middle is Laura, an overworked nurse in an underfunded NHS, who finds herself at wits end with both of them. Perspectives collide on treatment and attitudes, in the backdrop of austerity-hit Scotland, providing a bold, relatable story of a broken family trying to mend themselves. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Improv

The Drunk and Heckle Show

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

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, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Improv

Improv Comedy with Box of Frogs

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Box of Frogs Join Box of Frogs for uplifting and hilarious improvised comedy as they return for their fourth triumphant year! Expect the unexpected as these quick-witted performers instantly create silly sketches, catchy songs and ridiculous characters – all inspired by your suggestions! Each show from this award-winning troupe (Best Improv Show, Derek Awards, Edinburgh Fringe 2025) is completely made-up and utterly unique! Audiences say they were 'Laughing hard the whole way through!' and it's 'So good we went back again! Genuine belly laughs'. 'Comedy royalty' \*\*\*\*\* (Derek Awards). 'Hilariously funny' \*\*\*\*\* (@MoreishTVOfficial). None Age category: 16+

Theatre

Gloves

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

GlovesUK A one-act psychological dark comedy about a Scottish sociopath named William, who believes his sole purpose in life is to fix the brokenness of the world person by person. We follow his dysfunctional life through his eyes, and we realise very quickly his tendencies, although wanting to be good, only end up creating more damage than fixing it. Through his picky nature we meet his next victim who ends up winning the game William didn’t even know he’d started, but in doing so, ruins her own life. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Just Blokes

11 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Water Horse Productions A gay man, a total virgin, a soldier and Buddha walk into a bar. Just Blokes, new Scottish writing, explores male relationships today through sharp dialogue and uncomfortable honesty, challenging masculinity, vulnerability and the quiet pressures men place on themselves and each other. When silence is treated as strength and humour as the universal bandage, what remains unspoken? The piece asks how men can better advocate for themselves and for one another, questioning stoicism as survival, laughter as the best medicine and the Irish goodbye as the only way to leave a party. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

BeetleMania

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Chevron Theatre The year is 1963, the Beetles are about to go on tour in America, BUT they need an opening act... BeetleMania tells the story of the first five contestants in line to audition to be the Beetles opening act! Auditions open at 9am, the time is 8:15am, our two unfiltered reporters are counting down the 45 minutes to the contestants’ big shot as they wait in line to be seen. This comedy musical tells a story of competition, love, friendship and self-discovery featuring, of course, the iconic grooves of the 1960s! None Age category: 12+

Theatre

boobytrapped

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

No Tits Theatre in Association with theSpaceUK Bodyswap romcom chaos erupts when Simon, a trans man, and Kevin, a cis man, meet in a gay club and are instantly drawn to each other. Their hookup derails when Kevin realises Simon is trans, but before things turn ugly, a magical twist traps them in each other’s bodies. Forced to navigate insecurities and prejudice, they must work together to reverse the swap - whether they understand each other or not. From the creators of Fckboy - winner of the Binge Fringe Queer Award and The Stagey Best LGBTQ+ Production. None Age category: 16+

Theatre

Edward Albee's The Zoo Story

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

The Classic Theatre Project The Zoo Story is an award-winning, shocking and timely look at fragile, toxic masculinity. An absurdist masterpiece by the celebrated American playwright Edward Albee, this one-hour startling drama explores an unlikely friendship between Jerry, a socially awkward outcast, and Peter, a domesticated publishing executive who meets the man who may help him burst out of his suffocating, personal zoo. The ending is as shocking in 2026 as it was at its premiere in 1959. From The Classic Theatre Project in Yorkshire, producing classic stage works up close. None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Be My Baby

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Parker & Snell Youth Company Set in 1964, four teenage girls are sent to a church-run mother and baby home, hidden away by a society that refuses to acknowledge them. As they wait for their babies to be adopted, unexpected friendships form and courage quietly emerges. Warm, witty and ultimately heartbreaking, Amanda Whittington’s powerful drama explores love, shame and resilience in a world ruled by judgement and silence. Performed by the Parker & Snell Youth Company, this moving production brings to life a hidden chapter of recent history with honesty, humanity and hope. None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Living the Dream

9 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Steel Antler Theatre and New Celts Productions After a failed attempt to get Oasis tickets, a group of friends meet for another night in the pub. Once discovering The Hardest Geezer’s marathon, the group decide to walk the Fife Coastal Path hoping to achieve something in their lives. Will this adventure be enough to break their midlife crisis, or have they bitten off more than they can chew? Living the Dream is a Scottish coming of age comedy drama, exploring mental health, friendship and a love of the Scottish Coast. Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing, More information Use of drugs and alcohol, mentions of suicide/death, cancer, child neglect/abuse, physical violence. Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Michael Shafar: Inappropriate

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Michael Shafar 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee. Edgy. Dark. Hilarious. In his trademark unfiltered and unapologetic style, Australian comedian, Michael Shafar, weighs into the topics that most comedians are smart enough to avoid. 'Shafar has a disarmingly relaxed approach... with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination.' \*\*\*\*\* (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'He circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' \*\*\*\*½ (Age). 'If you fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, Shafar will put those fears to rest' \*\*\*\* (Time Out). 'He drives across taboos... this is equal opportunity Sacred Cow slaughter' (Scotsman). None Age category: 16+

Theatre

An Opportunity in Kind

8 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

The Optimiserables An Opportunity in Kind is a darkly comic tale about wasted potential, loyalty and the seductive pull of easy fortune. Three disaffected young men drift through life in a haze of bravado, drugs and half-baked philosophies, masking their fear of failure and mortality with banter and delusion. When an unexpected crisis disrupts their aimless routine, cracks in their friendship widen, exposing greed, insecurity and moral weakness. Blending absurd humour with sudden brutality, the play explores how some men rationalise the unforgivable and how quickly dreams of opportunity curdle into chaos, consequence and bitter irony. Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Abi Carter-Simpson and Joe McTernan: Stand-up Couple

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Abi Carter-Simpson and Joe McTernan Still going strong following a hugely successful run last year, this real-life, stand-up couple are back with a brand-new hour of hilarity and fun. Join star of Britain's Got Talent Abi Carter-Simpson and viral sensation Joe McTernan for a date worth putting in the diary. 'Together they are a force to be reckoned with’ \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Genuine star quality' (Simon Cowell). 'I was crying with laughter pretty much throughout this entire performance' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Fool’s Gold

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Agents of Chaos Theatre Company Ettie Best Comedy in a Fringe Venue nominee – here lies a dark comedy about a long underrepresented group: grave robbers (covert-excavators). A twisting show which keeps you guessing and 'balances grotesque dark depths with pure, ridiculous joy' \*\*\*\* (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Grave-robbing can be a sticky business, so whack on your marigolds and observe this unhinged odyssey with marathon runners, ghosts and… Take That? 'The best show about grave robbers I’ve ever seen!' \*\*\*\* (PinkPrinceTheatre.com). One more dig and David can leave the game, but has he already dug his own grave? Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Stage Leftovers Ever wondered what the person next to you is thinking? Eva is just a regular rat racer. Single mother to a six-year-old boy, she is desperately trying to play the game – pay the bills, get him to football, survive mum’s comments. Her mind has different plans. On the way to an important job interview, Eva gets bombarded by a series of ever-worsening intrusive thoughts. So prepare for the uncomfortable and dive into Eva’s mind. Guided by Arthur, a sadistic, half-real figure, this two-hander surreal dark comedy will shift your concept of normality. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Violent and graphic language, loud noises, flashing lights, suicidal references, balloon popping. One member of the audience will be asked to join us on stage for a brief moment. Age category: 16+

Theatre

More Myself Than I Am

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Talking Shadows Theatre A vivid exploration of how three sheltered young women from a remote Yorkshire parsonage created some of the most raw, violent and passionate literary works of all time. Charlotte: the ambitious dreamer. Emily: the intense loner. Anne: the gentle, would-be social reformer. And their brother Branwell: the brilliant "lost" boy whose disappointments served only to highlight the extraordinary success of his sisters. 'Gripping and unforgettable' \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'A cut above' \*\*\*\* (TheWeeReview.com). None

Theatre

Comedy

Angelshark

8 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Blue Dot Theatre and New Celts Productions Sign up to Saving Squatina: a summer camp focused on Shetland's returning population of Angel Sharks! The only catch? You might have to solve a marine murder whilst you’re at it. Camp members Mira, Harry and Lottie decide to take things into their own fins and dive deeper into this mystery. The three will have to push against the tide of the island to find the truth that lies beneath the sandy exterior, but what surfaces will force them to confront themselves, scales and all. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Out Damned Traitor!

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Shakespeare's School All the worlds a stage and Claudia Winkleman is its mighty director. In Out Damned Traitor!, the greats of Shakespeare’s plays take to the Roundtable – but little do they know, under the cover of Birnam Wood, fair is foul and foul is fair. Will faithful blood make our traitors hands unclean? Well, revenge is a dish best served at the Fringe. Join us for a night of poisn'd chalices and blood stained hands. With daggers drawn and trust undone, will the faithful stand when the final banishment falls? None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Comedy

The Hypochondriac

8 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Rebrand Theatre and New Celts Productions A satire comedy about a wealthy eccentric, Argan, with delusions of illness. His greed for answers has led to him arranging his daughter, Angelique, to marry a doctor to selfishly fuel this obsession, whilst she pines for her true love. Hilarity ensues as Argan's family and his witty maid attempt to guide him to see reason as he falls further into his hypochondria due to a capitalistic healthcare system feeding his fantasies. Will Argan break away from his wife? Will Angelique end up with her true love? Or will Argan succumb to his hallucinations? Scenes of violence Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

4 Antipodeans Walk into a Bar

7 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Australasian Comedy Showcase In true Downunder style, this show does exactly what it says on the tin: one microphone, one stage, and four stand-ups from either side of the Tasman Sea. New Zealand Comedy Guild Award Winner Sully O'Sullivan hosts a hand-picked, ever-changing lineup of some of the best comedic talent from the other end of the planet. 'Kiwi Sully O'Sullivan is our hilarious host' (ThreeWeeks) 'His timing and wit were impeccable!' (AustralianTimes.co.uk). *The producers of 4 Antipodeans Walk into a Bar are not liable for any Home Office raids that will probably take place. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

CUT

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Paperlight Theatre A rehearsal spirals out of control as a group of actors attempt to stage a play within a play within a play. As complications multiply, the cast begin to forget who they are playing, what the real play is and even who the real director is. What begins as a simple rehearsal soon unravels into confusion and theatrical mishaps. As reality and performance blur, the actors struggle to regain control before everything collapses. A fast-paced comedy revealing the chaos behind the scenes of theatre, packed with absurd misunderstandings and escalating onstage comedic disaster. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+

Ian TC: Ian-Somnia

7 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Ian TC Ian TC, the Scottish comedian and award-winning tattoo artist, is proud to announce his latest comedy show: Ian-Somnia. A crazy and hilarious tale of sleep deprivation and what you can and can't do about it. A blend of humour and insights, with personal anecdotes and medical facts. Ian TC promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind show that audiences won't soon forget. 'F*cking great!' (Tom Stade). 'Like a young Billy Connolly on speed' (The Stand Comedy Club). Strong language/swearing

It's a Mute Point

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Zoe Keddie and Tori Kay, Water Horse Productions Welcome to an average day at The Firm, where you can be electrocuted, waterboarded, strip-teased, and faxed before noon, all before coffee arrives. Clara, head of operations and part-time cult leader, runs the office with charisma capable of sending fleets of dancing men to war and back again for tea. Beside her is Marie, the newest and most competent assistant in company history, diligent but rarely heard once Clara begins. Today, however, the universe has unionised against them: systems fail, clients revolt, and disasters multiply from a single, damning mistake. Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

Mrs Macbeth

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Susanna Hamnett If you hear everything and say nothing, does that make you complicit? From multi award-winning writer and performer Susanna Hamnett (Nearly Lear, Hotel Elsinore), Mrs Macbeth is a new solo show exploring the complexities of integrity in dark times. Set in the aftermath of Macbeth's fascist rule, explanations are being demanded from those closest to the murderous couple, including Margaret, Lady Macbeth's gentlewoman, who happens to share her last name. Tragic, funny, and unsettling, Mrs Macbeth is presented here in a 50 minute version. 'A virtuosic performer' (New York Times). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Theatre

One More Time

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Angel Chan A paper boat becomes the path through which an elderly woman revisits the regrets she left unresolved. Wrapped in humour and heartbreak, she finally comes to terms with her past. None

Is This Your First Crime?

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Long Face A new comedy set within a police interrogation. When Tim is brought in for questioning, he knows he's in for the third degree. But nothing can prepare him for what the desperate detectives have in store! From cops undercover to rehashed routines, from skittish psychologists to a problematic polygraph, watch the insane interrogation unfold, as the police pull out every trick in the book to get Tim's confession! Will they succeed? Or will Tim walk free? And are there more secrets at play? Who else has something they need to confess? None Age category: 14+

Comedy

Theologist

12 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Panad Productions ® Oli Riordan studied Catholic theology for the same reason every other bisexual atheist studies Catholic theology. You have to know your enemy. Join Oli (Dublin's Next Top Comic runner-up 2019 and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2025) for his debut hour as he delves into the world of Catholicism and the Bible as only he can, pausing only to point out the silly, interesting and thoroughly relatable aspects of the world's best-selling, but least read, book. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information References to Mental Illness, sexual abuse, religion and religious trauma

Theatre

Musical

After Winter

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Beyond Words Theatre In contemporary China, what happens when a woman refuses to be invisible? When a family crisis pushes former housewife Cheng Yuan back into work, she discovers independence, ambition and a life she was never meant to have. But as her husband’s promotion threatens to uproot everything, she must decide whether stability is worth self-erasure. Through live vocals and intimate storytelling, this powerful original musical examines marriage, gender roles and the quiet negotiations women make every day. Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles. More information Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles.

Code of Grace

8 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026

Grace Art Studio A classical crash course through live music. Step into a vibrant journey through the evolution of classical music, from the elegance of the Baroque to the colours of the modern age. Featuring professional musicians alongside rising young artists from Grace Art Studio, this concert blends live performance with visuals. Designed as the ultimate crash course, the programme reveals the timeless beauty behind the world's most iconic styles, while exploring fresh ways technology can support music education and performance. This is classical music reimagined for curious first-timers and seasoned concertgoers ready to experience the genre in new ways. None

Theatre

Comedy

#Hysterical

7 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Panad Productions® Hysterical: Synonym: Over-emotional, deranged. The Brighton, Camden and Lambeth Fringe sell-out show is back! A satirical, educational comedy show exploring the historical views and issues surrounding sexuality and gender. Join the one-person powerhouse performer Callaghan on a journey from the uptight Victorian misunderstandings of female anatomy, to the "debauchery" of sexual pleasure. 'This show is delightful' \*\*\*\* (www.FringeFan.com). 'Everything that needs to be said... but said hilariously'(Wombshine). Developed with the support of Soho Theatre Labs. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Audience Interaction, Strong Language, Nudity, Strobe Lights in Use, Loud Noises, References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse, References to Mental Illness, References to Sexual Abuse, Depictions and references to Violence.

Theatre

Comedy

Turn the Screw, Tickety-Boo

8 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Faceless Theatre and New Celts Productions Have you ever wondered what it’s like to find yourself trapped by destiny in an independent bingo hall? So has Jo. Jo’s life has taken a turn for the worse. She’s eighteen, grieving the loss of her mother, and at risk of losing her flat. Through a mix of desperation and a pull of fate, she stumbles into her local bingo hall. As events unfold, Jo is offered a job and becomes part of the hall’s great history. Can she overcome her anxiety, find out the truth and turn her life around? Strong language/swearing, More information Mentions of suicide Age category: 16+

Theatre

Dust: The Sixth Sense

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

3Bugs Fringe Theatre Society The Sixth Sense pulls you into a world of decay and possession, following five fractured identities navigating darkness when guidance is absent. At it’s centre is Girl, confined to her home and to Mother, Dust, Air and Narrator. Experience our world of chaos and the original soundtrack that pierces through dimensions. This play insists on listening. On recognising. Dust is a story about the unstable sense of self and how we are shaped by our fortunate and unfortunate events alike. We invite you to sit with the parts of yourself the cracked mirror reflects. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Raymond Mearns is Looking for Trouble

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Raymond Mearns Every time I open my mouth I seem to offend somebody! That's the price we pay for living in a world full of morons! Socrates said if you don't want to be criticized, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing. That's exactly what these fools are: nothing! And they know it! That's the reason why, instead of getting a life, they sit on their arses and tear the rest of us down. If easily offended please come to a show full of righteous indignation and some home truths. 'Exceptionally funny and cathartic' (Scotsman). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Musical

Fantasy World Adventures Mega Park! The Musical

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

FWAMP! Theatre Company A ride worth taking! After a 5-star debut (FairyPoweredProductions.com), FWAMP! Theatre Company is thrilled to present Fantasy World Adventures Mega Park! The Musical, an original comedy that will send you on a rollercoaster of love, loss and being a constant disappointment to your parents. An absolute riot from start to finish, this theme park underdog story will have you crying with laughter and vicarious embarrassment. Grab your fast pass and immerse yourself in questionably shaped rollercoasters, outrageous staff drama and a nepo-baby that has a frivolous decision to make. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

It’s Always Sunny on Olympus

9 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Mind Yer Head Theatre and New Celts Productions The Olympians have won the war with the Titans. The cosmos is theirs. Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hermes and Athena find themselves in the uncomfortable position of organising everything. Roles must be chosen, leaders must be appointed, worlds must be created and cared for – this is not what they signed up for. Egos clash, relationships are stretched thin, and the Earth is in peril from day one. The universe might be doomed before it’s even begun. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Follow Me

9 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

The Dog Ate My Theatre Company and New Celts Productions 'I know that life won’t break me, when I come to call, she won’t forsake me – I’m loving Angel instead...' Some say you should never meet your heroes, but four die-hard superfans are about to get closer than ever to theirs. Angel is a global sensation: chart-topper, social media goddess, the voice of a generation. She’s perfection. She’s family. She’s fantasy. Tonight, after the final show of her tour, dreams are coming true backstage. But in a world built on likes and curated connection, how real is love and fame? And who’s truly following who? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Nude

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Bacchanalia 'No, but how funny would it be though? Like, he turns up, and it’s just me – with my tits out. His model student.' Clara has a plan. It involves a life drawing class, her favourite lecturer and stripping naked in front of a room full of strangers. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. Funny and devastating, Nude is a solo play about desire, fantasy and the seductive idea that being seen is the same as being empowered. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

The Red Shoes

7 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2026

Shiplake College In the cutthroat world of a 2000s fashion empire, a pair of red-hot shoes becomes the driving force behind a young girl’s dazzling yet dangerous decline. As she navigates regret born of temptation and uncontrollable power, the shoes cling to her with a pulse of their own, tightening as she weakens. Each strut thrusts her deeper into a labyrinth of vanity, manipulation and sacrifice. Her spirit soon shatters as she discovers that the only thing more frightening than the shoes themselves, are the price they demand... Scenes of violence Age category: 12+

Theatre

Jacuzzi by Twilight

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

The Optimiserables A grizzled private investigator partners with a dewy-eyed homicide detective to solve the mysterious murder of a journalist that dug too deep. Together, they work to outmanoeuvre the crooked cops and scheming politicians that deal in the shadows of Metroville. But will they finish the case before the case finishes them? Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Trust Me, I’m a Doctor

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

The Magazine Studio Theatre Dr Rose Pratts is a respected GP who spends her days reassuring patients that everything will be fine – despite secretly battling crippling health anxiety herself. Her carefully controlled life begins to unravel when she develops feelings for a much younger junior doctor at the practice. As professional boundaries blur and panic sets in, Rose is forced to confront the one thing she has always avoided: herself. Trust Me, I’m a Doctor is a sharp, warm comedy about anxiety, desire and the terrifying possibility that it’s never too late to change your life. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Comedy Brunch

7 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Only Joking Comedy Stand-up Comedy Brunch returns by popular demand for its third year. A delightful clean comedy showcase featuring TV and established comedians, serving up a side-splitting feast of hilarity where the laughs are bottomless... The perfect way to start your day. Festival favourites, rising stars and circuit headliners come together for a fast-paced morning of top-tier stand-up. Expect big laughs, sharp punchlines and a friendly fun show as some of the most exciting comedians at the Fringe take the stage. If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick-start your Fringe day, this is it. None Age category: 14+

The Big Bad Wolf

2 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklores most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Living in exile in the Deep Dark Wood, he parties and plays rock music every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful music career? And is the Wolf really as bad as he seems?

Theatre

Nocturnal Is The New Sexy

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

By Esme Sharpington A darkly comic, movement-led play about love working against the clock. When NHS call-handler Alice is swapped onto night shifts, her relationship with nine-to-five Ben begins to unravel. Using an inventive ensemble and striking physicality, the show explores exhaustion, intimacy and working whilst the world sleeps. Fast, funny and painfully human, this love story asks whether being loved means being seen and what happens when you disappear in plain sight. Perfect for afternoon audiences, Fringe romantics and anyone who has ever felt invisible at work or in love. Overnight. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Glenn Wool Is Luv (Sic)

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Glenn Wool In a thoughtful (yet close to the bone) stand-up tale, Fringe legend Glenn Wool as he recounts the bumps, scrapes, highs and lows of receiving the shock news of a surprise divorce two weeks before his 50th. 'The best comedian in the UK' (Doug Stanhope (ten years ago)). 'One of the most important voices in comedy' (Jim Jefferies (last year, actually)). 'The first time I saw Glenn Wool reminded me of the first time I saw Sam Kinison' (Norm Macdonald (cant remember exactly when but it was more then 5 years ago, obviously)). Strong language/swearing

Comedy

History

It Just So Happened

17 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

Mirth of Forth Productions Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (3x Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe) hosts this show for history fans, its sixth year at the Fringe. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based "on this day" in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Edinburgh people and events. Recorded for the It Just So Happened history podcast. Up-to-date details on the podcast website www.itjustsohappened.co.uk and @ItJustSo1 on Twitter and BlueSky. ‘A fascinating and funny history podcast’ \*\*\*½ (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). ’A quirky history podcast with a friendly splash of humour’ \*\*\*½ (TheReviewsHub.com). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

History

Daniel Downie: Alba

7 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Daniel Downie Celtic languages were spoken across Scotland long before the peak of Celtic power, the kingdom of Alba. But just how Celtic is Scotland? Macbeth was the last truly Celtic King of Scotland and King James IV the last monarch fluent in Gaelic. After Union with England, a new Scot emerged, the North Briton, eager to cast of past Gaelic assertions and align themselves entirely with the new, nation-state of Great Britain. So, are modern-day Scots more Albannach or Sasannach? 'Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

I Almost Died for This?! (A love story. Sort of.)

Theatre

Comedy

I Almost Died for This?! (A love story. Sort of.)

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Kristina Libby One-woman show about a good girl who meets her soulmate, gets in way over her head, suffers a brain injury, starts an art movement, and comes roaring back. Forbes called this show 'All soul.' Kristina Libby is an award-winning creative force who has been published in places like The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Elle, the Boston Globe and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and PBS. A Moth StorySLAM and Best Storytelling Show (United Solo Fest) winner, she founded the Floral Heart Project, a COVID memorial, and runs the Ampersand Cohort. None Age category: 16+

Theatre

A&E

10 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Wide Eye Productions Woolwich hospital. A&E waiting room. No sign of a doctor. Orla Wyatt’s fierce new play, A&E, invites the audience to sit in the A&E waiting room and participate in humanity’s favourite activity: voyeurism. It follows the encounter of a hospital regular, a volatile and twitching addict seeking help for her meth problem, and a cocky prisoner with a broken hand, who, together, seem to see what others can’t. Wide Eye Productions presents a bold and witty take on class prejudice, moral ambiguity and Maltesers. In the fluorescent light of the waiting room, who’s really sick and who’s still human? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Our Town Needs A Nando's

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Hot Mess Productions School is a nightmare, boys are infuriating and Maccies is the only place open after 6pm. Growing up isn’t easy, but it’s even harder when you are from a place where no one expects anything of you. Especially if you’re queer or the new girl at school. Beth, Rachel, Zahidah, Ellie and Chloe are stuck: stuck in their drama group, stuck in school and stuck in their small town. Gossip, chaos and brutal honesty build into a funny, painfully familiar look at friendship, sexuality and teenage girlhood in a town that feels far too small. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Magic

Theatre

Magic and Mishaps: Stand-Up Comedy Magic

7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Chris Dinwoodie Chris Dinwoodie is a five-time Scottish magic champion. What sets him apart from other magicians is his highly improvised sense of humour and audience interactions. However, it hasn’t always been plain sailing. Along the way, things have gone wrong. In this show, not only will he be amazing you with his magical skills, he’ll be confessing some of the most embarrassing and hilarious anecdotes of when things went horribly wrong. 'I wish my strikers were as talented as him' (Gordon Strachan). 'The best comedy-magician in Scotland' (Des McLean). Audience participation Age category: 14+

Theatre

Woyzeck

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Exeter University Theatre Company Woyzeck, a soldier who is slowly going mad, tries to make sense of the world around him. Abused by his doctor, suffering class inequalities, religious pressures, and the traumas of war, he is forced into a downward spiral that has violent consequences. A commentary on misogyny, class inequalities, and the effects of war, Woyzeck is a timeless reflection on the need for social change. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

My Life Is a Sonnet

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Eric Weiner Inc. in association with Fringe Management LLC Charlie Katz found true love in a prep school seminar on Shakespeare’s sonnets – but he let it slip away. Now a chance encounter has given him new hope. Is it ever too late for love? That’s the question posed by this touching and comic solo show, written and performed by Eric Daniel Weiner, the acclaimed six-time Emmy nominee. Touching on mental health issues such as dissociation, depression and rage, the hero tries to face his own role in his life’s unhappiness. At long last, can he make himself vulnerable enough to experience true joy? None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Comedy

Fruit Flies

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Fast Snail Productions When visiting her old gay best friend, Maddy is introduced to his new friend Steph, and sparks fly. One disagreement over Chappell Roan tickets later, and the two fruit flies find themselves sucked into a bizarre world where they are pitted against each other again, and again, and again... Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

A FACE

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Rabbit Head Productions Helen of Troy inspired desire, destruction and death…didn’t she? Or was she simply the face of it all? An infamous beauty seducing others, or seduced herself? A girl awaiting the life expected of her, or a woman taking control of her future? A FACE is a play that rebrands the ruination of Troy, interrogating Helen’s agency and responsibility as a woman making choices in a world built by, and for, men. Priceless to those around her – materially, politically and sexually – but forgotten as an individual, a human being, until she is nothing more than A FACE. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

Departure Is My Homecoming

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Feast on Waste Land Is it fate that the Water Dwellers were born into drifting? Having once forgotten their choice to live at sea, yet later chose land – leaving both sea and home to become the first families to settle ashore. This performance, composed of body, sound and imagery, reveals how their wandering abruptly ended. Through whispered conversations with Water Dwellers on Hong Kong’s outlying islands – sharing stories once forgotten – it weaves lineage, history and imagination, piecing together fragments left between ocean and land, in an endeavour to return to the village left four decades ago. None

Theatre

Comedy

House Fly

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Tess O'Shea Bzzzz. Enter the surrealist world of a house fly. She’s come to share her story before she dies! In an astonishing historical first, a house fly has learnt human behaviour. Wanting to warn us about the worldwide insect shortage but getting lost along the way. This is Tess O'Shea's first show after training at Gaulier clown school – it's a theatrical exploration on the life of a fly and their cultural history. Come and see a fly's observations on the absurdity of modern life, inspired by Kafka and the surrealism of Dali. Swatters strictly prohibited! Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Musical

The Perfect Match

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Matchstick Productions A power cut. Darkness. Sparks fly. Rowan is a straight-laced musical writer, struggling to find inspiration. Charlie is a hurricane of inspiration with no respect for the rules. When Rowan’s flat is plunged into darkness, a knock on the door brings Charlie into her life, on a search for matches. This charming, intimate new musical asks whether love is truly blind, and if a connection formed in the dark can survive the light. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

Comedy

Just William

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Talking Shadows William Brown requests the pleasure of your company in the audience for the play wot he has wrote, directed and also starred in for your delectation. The programme was supposed to tell you that: but Jumble ate it. I am presenting this theatrical in association with Talking Shadows Theatre, who sold out all their shows in 2025. They have also asked me to mention previous reviews such as: 1966 \*\*\*\*\* (CounterCulture), Crime and Punishment \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com), 1612 \*\*\*\* (TheMumble.uk). Please tip the leading man generously (sweets accepted). Adapted with kind permission of the Richmal Crompton estate. None

Theatre

Famous Last Words

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Montseratt Productions Two failing writers recalling a drunken night remember a stroke of fortune which motivates them to finish their play. However, as creative tensions flare and truths are revealed, the narrative of their own struggles takes centre stage… Famous Last Words is a darkly comic exploration of art and its place in the world; through narrative playfulness, striking visuals and dynamic dialogue, this original work aims not just to bring our stories to life but to show the real life in all of our stories. Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Kids

3 Labours: A Hercules Panto

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Bristol PantoSoc Join Hercules and the Muses in this pantomime twist on a classic myth! You might have heard of Hercules – he’s something of a hero – and he’s fallen in love with Meg! All he needs to do is complete three quests before he can marry her. Little does he know that the evil Goddess Hera is plotting against him. Can he fight the Nemean lion, the many-headed Hydra, collect a golden apple, and overcome the wrath of Hera to finally get the girl? Expect pantomime puns, magnificent musical numbers and plenty of audience interaction! Audience participation

Theatre

Taken

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Talking Shadows In post-war England: shame, secrecy and societal pressure forced unmarried mothers to part with their children, through the institutionalised and systemic coercion that is still awaiting an official apology. Between the Adoption Acts of 1949 and 1976, thousands of babies were taken from their families in a scandal which continues to ripple through the lives of those affected. Talking Shadows has a passion for telling lost female stories in shows such as 1966 \*\*\*\*\* (CounterCulture), 1612 \*\*\*\* (TheMumble.uk), OTMA \*\*\*\* (TheRealChrisparkle.com). Sell-out shows 2025. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Theatre

Comedy

You Talkin' to Us?

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Authentically False Productions Three vaguely incompetent gangsters decide to unionise against their tyrannical boss. With the help of a recently graduated, unemployed lawyer, the fight begins to bring about a more stable work environment despite no one knowing what that actually means. But after a failed robbery, personalities clash, loyalties are tested and it becomes clear that forming a union isn't going to be as straightforward as they thought. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Cabaret

Judy Garland Is Fat at Carnegie Hall

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Undiscovered Countries Judy Garland Is Fat at Carnegie Hall resurrects the biggest night in show business history as a messy, virtuosic, experimental lip-sync extravaganza. Sixty-five years after Judy’s iconic performance, NYC drag artists Xena Fauxbia and Soda Pressed worship at the altar of a queer icon, examining Judy’s experience to mine their own relationship to hunger and societal fatphobia. It’s a wacky, aching exploration of weighty desire and the absurdity of never quite fitting into "The Costume". Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Larkhill

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Talking Shadows The women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service were crucial to the domestic and international efforts of the British Army during World War II. Over 250,000 young girls signed to the ATS: many working out of Larkhill in Wiltshire. This new piece explores their stories using verbatim testimony and contemporaneous musical numbers. Talking Shadows has a passion for presenting forgotten, true stories which have been described as being 'Not a dry history lesson but a living memory' (1966: \*\*\*\*\* CounterCultureUK.com); 'Intense, emotional, excellent' (OTMA: \*\*\*\* TheRealChrisparkle.com); 'Wonderful' (1612: \*\*\*\* The Mumble). Sell-out shows 2025. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

Theatre

Comedy

PrimeTime

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Theatre with Teeth A man finds himself trapped in the cyclical world of TV. A plethora of channels he encounters. A fast paced comedy with multi-rolling actors, this new-written piece of theatre brings TV to Fringe. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

What's Rotting in the Office Fridge?

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Inksplat Theatre Company Monday, 9am. Welcome to Last Resort Incorporated! Robin is the newest employee in the office and they’re not sure what’s worse: dealing with the broken printer or their eccentric co-workers. There’s a buzz in the air as Jones’ retirement party grows near... or maybe that’s the sound of flies circling the leftover lasagne. It’s almost time for the employees at Last Resort Inc to reap what they’ve sown or continue to look the other way. A show about capitalism, the stages of grief, and what it takes to break the cycle. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

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