Ben Macpherson / PBH's Free Fringe Edinburgh Fringe Anti-Slam Champion Ben Macpherson has poems. Adults (generally) have ears. It's time to put those two together in this select-your-setlist show. With material covering everything from the world's greatest cheese to the sex lives of cartoon characters, Ben Macpherson has the poem for you. Join him for this poetry pick'n'mix that blends styles and genres in a verbal tour de force. 'Dazzlingly, dizzyingly brilliant' (Brian Bilston). 'Absolutely delightful' (Hollie McNish). 'Ben Macpherson is a joy' (Caroline Bird). 'Brimful of wit and panache' (Michael Pedersen). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Ben Macpherson / PBH's Free Fringe Funny, horrible and just a bit naughty, Serious Nonsense returns for its third year. Ben Macpherson brings his perfect gateway into the afternoon with poems for all ages. Meet the awful adults, beastly brats and curious creatures from this verbal tour de force. Ben's poetry blends magic and mischief, leaving you chuckling long after its final rhyme. Serious Nonsense has been seen across the country including at Latitude Festival and Splore Festival. If you liked Roald Dahl or Spike Milligan growing up, then this is the show for you. 'Fantastic' (Michael Rosen). None

Elise Harris / PBH's Free Fringe The greatest frustration is not doing everything. Elise usually does too much, which is almost certainly not enough. Is this theatre, spoken word, comedy or tragedy? Yes. And no. Life is a Little Circus and nobody likes clowns. If you like poetry, theatre, videos, laughing and crying, this may or may not be what you're looking for, but it is a thing. All the genres tossed in a bag. Elise was the winner of BBC Three Upstaged, best actor at The Super Shorts Festival and various other obscure awards that no longer have Wikipedia pages. None Age category: 12+

Mark Saltveit / PBH's Free Fringe Ancient coins are rare, historical, often beautiful and sometimes funny. This is a family-friendly show – with silly humour, hands-on coin-making, amazing pictures – but not just for kids. Hold real ancient coins, proto-money and pirate treasure! Learn about Axum (the first Christian kingdom in Africa), beautiful abstract Celtic coins and their love of horses, Kushan, Khwarezmia, and Baktria (Alexander the Great's wealthy, orphaned Central Asian kingdom, which spread Buddhism to China). Discover forgeries, treasure hoards, and the mysterious Tanlis Mardates and his beautiful bride Raggodeme. 'A masterclass in infotainment... passion as performance art' (GetYourBootsOn). None

Alex Kouvatas / PBH's Free Fringe Do you remember the classic games Simon Says, Two Truths and a Lie, and I Spy? Well, now it’s your turn to play! Join Alex for an exciting hour-long interactive game show, where the entire audience gets involved in the fun. Relive childhood favourites and expect laughter, surprising twists and a nostalgic journey as Alex guides the crowd through a fast-paced, high-energy experience. Whether you're a master bluffer, an eagle-eyed observer or just love a challenge, this show is for you. Get ready to play, win and most importantly, have fun ! Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance Age category: 16+

Alex Leam / PBH's Free Fringe Last year in Edinburgh rocked, so we're back, baby! Awkward Question Time is the hit show that takes a different panel of comedians and performers from across the Fringe each day to face Alex Leam and an hour of your awkward and stupid questions. What could possibly go wrong? Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Aneta Birner and Ondrej Lidický / PBH's Free Fringe True love stingzz. He saw her dance on stage and convinced himself that this time, it would be different. But then, he woke up with a dreadful feeling that she might be another disappointment. Step into a burlesque-inspired comedy show about a lonely man suffering from a fatal uncertainty in a relationship with his muse – a fiercely unpredictable wasp, kept in a matchbox. Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

The Supermalts / PBH's Free Fringe Guzzle the vibes and grab a pint in the unique and ludicrous company of Carlos Sandin and Fred Newnes. Two humble hombres who will try everything in the pursuit of fun, where anything could happen and probably will. Expect a mega dram of clownprov, sketch and sweat. ‘Is this comedy? Summer 2056’ (Angel McMannon). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Sam Hampson and Sophie White / PBH's Free Fringe M&S or S&M? A stand-up comedy split bill grappling with the big choices in your thirties: dreams, dates, direction and perhaps the biggest question of all... is this it? A sharp new work-in-progress show from two millennial comedy voices reminding us that even if life is full of questions, finding the answers with a friend can be far more fun. None

Stuart Lightbody / PBH's Free Fringe More than a mere magic show. Inspired by mentalists, mystics and madmen from history, join us for your induction into a strange and secretive world! From the winner: Overall Best Magic (Adelaide Fringe 2024 and 2025), The Spirit of the Fringe (SA National Arts Festival 2019), Best Theatre Award (FringeWorld.com.au, 2018), Creative Award (Prague Fringe 2014). 'His skill is mind-blowing' (Cape Argus). 'A master of misdirection' (Cape Times). 'An awestruck sense that what you have seen has to be magic' (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'A flow and tumble of marvels' (Times). None