Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.

Seabright Live presents the musical revue by Alexander S Bermange Award-winning musical comedy revue revealing all about musicals and the people who love them – on both sides of the curtain! Updated for 2025 with new songs. Lauded with an unprecedented 50 five-star reviews for multiple sell-out Fringe and London seasons. By Alexander S Bermange, directed and choreographed by Aaron Renfree (The Masked Singer, Now That's What I Call A Musical). 'Flawless' \*\*\*\*\* (BritishTheatre.com). 'Sharp satire... undiluted fun' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Delightful' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Hilarious... wonderfully witty!' \*\*\*\*\* (EdinburghGuide.com). 'Crisp, perfect, immaculate' \*\*\*\*\* (MusicalTalk, podcast). 'Full of wit and pastiche' \*\*\*\*\* (TheArtsDesk.com). None Age category: 12+

The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts. Robin Ince has spent 15 years hosting the multi award winning The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox and been at the forefront of the renaissance in science communication. Always keen to explore new avenues of communication, he has also recently been exploring poetry and was officially given his Poetic License at the 2024 Morecambe Poetry Festival. Combining poetry, stories, jokes and music, this show explores what it is to be human and the incredible diversity of our minds. It is a show about Jane Goodall and chimpanzees, about Apollo 8 and the Earthrise image, about our environment, about climate change, about neurodiversity and it is about finding joy and inspiration. It is a show created to empower and activate. It is both Robin's most personal and most universal show and the tour will coincide with the publication of his latest book Normally Weird...Weirdly Normal (Pan Macmillan) and then his first poetry collection, Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth (flapjack) comes out in October 2025.

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide A boy in school set my destiny with nine words, I'm gonna ask him why. Another hilarious and heartbreaking show from 'one of Australia's finest storytellers' \*\*\*\*\* (GlamAdelaide.com.au). Brasier takes aim at the idea of criticism in this ode to the drama teacher that made her and the kid who said something mean at school. She's tracking down her critics to ask them why they said what they said. A show for the theatre kids, the freaks, the queers; for anyone who's spiralled about something they did years ago. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Gilded Balloon Join the greatest comedians from across the globe as they blur the line between arteFACT and arteFICTION in a wholly improvised set, prompted by genuine artefacts housed in the National Museum of Scotland! This unrehearsed and unrestrained show-and-tell might not be historically – or even culturally – accurate but it's guaranteed to be utterly entertaining. With different comics taking to the stage each night to deliver their unscripted, uneducaTED talks on Scotland's most cherished relics, what could possibly go wrong...? 'Hugely enjoyable' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'One of the more ingenious late-night shows' \*\*\*\* (Herald). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Eden Sher I Was On A Sitcom is a show about finding out who you are when your TV show ends, and your real life begins. Because when you've played a character on TV for a decade, what exactly does it mean to be yourself? This show offers an intimate glimpse into a popular sitcom actor's real, raw life. It's funny, vulnerable and disarmingly casual – you will walk away feeling like you've made a new friend and learned more about birthing twins than you ever did before. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Cahoots Entertainment in Association with Cahoots Theatre Company You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark's Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant's toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Awarded Best Kid's Show at Edinburgh Fringe by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way! Audience participation

Gilded Balloon Fred MacAulay, one of Scotland's best-loved stand-ups, is back with his live chat show. Joining Fred each day will be stars from the worlds of sport, entertainment, business and politics – the colourful characters he has encountered along the way in his illustrious 30-year career. 'I so enjoyed In Conversation last Fringe,' said Fred, 'it was the perfect mix of guests and audience, who helped make each show truly unique.' Featuring different guests every day, including returning favourites from 2017-19. 'Brilliantly surreal comedy' (Scotsman). 'One of the best comedians Britain has produced' (Richard Osman). None Age category: 14+

Fresh from their acclaimed performances across the UK and on Broadway, Aquapella is back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for their ninth consecutive year, ready to captivate audiences once again. With breathtaking harmonies, unique arrangements and boundless energy, this award-winning a cappella group brings an electrifying mix of vocal music to the stage. Whether delivering heart-wrenching ballads or upbeat pop anthems, their passion and precision make for an unforgettable viewing experience. From moments of raw vulnerability to pure exhilaration, Aquapella takes audiences on an emotional journey like no other. 'Forget Pitch Perfect, Aquapella are the real deal' (TheWeeReview.com). Strobe lighting