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John Robertson

18 Aug 2025 - 29 Nov 2026

John Robertson is a comedian, streamer, children’s author, improviser, actor, videogame writer, insult comic and manic hurricane man. LGBTQIA+, gamer, Goth, geeky and goddamn good at screaming at large groups. His crowd are diverse, perverse, wholesome, yet awful. This high-octane show is the brainchild of comedian & cult leader John Robertson. Filled with stand-up, appalling prizes and more audience chanting than you’d get at a protest – it’s a gut-busting rock n’ roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket.

Comedy

Stand-up

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Gilded Balloon An unmissable line-up of fresh talent starring Bert Broadbent, Fab Goualin, and Ciara O'Connor – finalists from the UK's biggest new comedy competition! See the best emerging comedians before they become household names. Previous winners and finalists from the competition include: Aisling Bea, Tommy Tiernan, Maisie Adam, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Fern Brady, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Daniel Sloss and many more. 'Showcasing the stand-up stars of the future' (Comedy.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

David Ian: Am I Mean?

19 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

David Ian With his crowd-work videos generating more than 2.5 million views online, David has honed a special talent for being mean – but where does it come from? And why? Is it who he really is? His friends keep telling him he's mean and it doesn't bother him until one day, some guy says he should be nicer – and that's got David thinking... 'Outrageously funny' (Attitude). 'A true masterclass in crowd work' (NorthWestEnd.com). 'Gloriously filthy' (BroadwayBaby,com). 'Pitch perfect' (Skinny). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Njambi McGrath: Revolution

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Njambi McGrath From the Greeks to Tibetans, the French, to Africans fighting for independence, revolutions have been part of the human race from time immemorial. For as long as there's been injustice, oppression, elitism and feudalism, people have always found innovative ways to force those in authority to listen to their cause. Njambi McGrath returns to Edinburgh with a satirical look at notable revolutions, both current and historical. Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Mark Forward Presents Safari Time

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Mark Forward You will learn nothing at this show. Comedian Mark Forward returns to the Fringe for the 3rd time with his ridiculously silly show Safari Time. Mark has done John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show (Comedy Central), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS), Funny As Hell (HBO) and Just For Laughs. TV work includes Hulu comedy series Letterkenny, Donny Mashman on Fargo (FX) and The Jon Dore Television Show. Mark has two specials: Mark Forward presents Mark Forward and Mark Forward Wins All the Awards. None Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Hannah Campbell – Me!

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Hannah Campbell Some Fringe shows will take you on a deeply personal, sometimes traumatic journey. And whilst they're great, that's just not me. Me! That's what this show is about. No trauma, no ADHD, and my parents are still together. Join me for a hilarious hour of stand-up, packed with razor-sharp punchlines, cheeky stories, and a mischievous edge. Soz babe, it's not that deep. 'Immaculate delivery, unfussy and earthy... an assuredness that feels destined for big theatre tours' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Her comedy is incredibly good' \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States

Theatre

Comedy

ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Leigh Douglas / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions Hands up who loves freedom! Chastity Quirke is White House receptionist, ex-Chapter President of Kappa Gamma Zeta, and a proud Republican. She is proud to serve her close personal friend, the President of the United States. Determined to prove her loyalty by any means necessary, she's not letting the icky democrats, her ex-boyfriend, or socialism stand in her way. But when this all-American girl next door is forced to choose between the power of female friendship and proving herself as the ultimate guys' girl, she's horrified to discover she might be a feminist. Audience participation, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Loud sudden noises. Age category: 16+

Theatre

Baxter vs The Bookies by Andy Linden

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Andy Linden The bets are laid. We're off! Actor Andy Linden (Harry Potter, Count Arthur Strong, The Business, Not Going Out) in a one-man play recounting the fluctuating fortunes of an ageing horse-racing tipster adrift in the modern world of technology. Baxter dreams of one day having a great win and bashing the bookies. But let's face it, no one ever beats The Bookies. Do they? 'A masterclass of thoroughbred character acting' \*\*\*\*\* (GetYourCoatsOn.com). 'Mesmeric, the hour passed in an instant, but stays in the memory much longer' \*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.com). Strong language/swearing, More information Discussion of gambling, but in a lighthearted way. Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

The Steamie

20 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Stage Door Entertainment LTD Through everyday conversation, hilarious comedy, and music-hall style songs, we learn from four working-class women about their lives, husbands, technology and the approaching New Year in this time capsule of Glasgow in the 1950s. The show pays tribute to the unsung domestic labour of women, and the importance of female friendships – both of which keep it relevant today – along with the iconic comedy lines recited throughout Scotland. Laugh and cry along with Tony Roper's loveable characters in this nostalgic show, steeped in Scottish culture and social history, which continues to entertain local audiences and tourists alike. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Rebecca Perry Productions Inc. Recent anthropology graduate and feisty redhead Joanie Little is stuck working as a barista, studying the 'creatures' (customers) as if she were Jane Goodall, bushwhacking through the jungle to study chimpanzees! In her 'coffeeshop jungle,' hilarity ensues, with jazzy tunes, co-worker showdowns and maybe even romance! 'Solo performance at its best… rolling out a cast of characters like a wild kingdom field guide! I dare you not to fall in love with Joanie' (LifeWithMoreCowbell.com). As seen on TV. BroadwayWorld.com – Best Musical 2014. Edinburgh Fringe Sell-Out 2015 and in 38 cities worldwide! \*\*\*\*\* (CBC). None

Theatre

Comedy

Parody of the Rings

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

The Production Garden At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow create an entire three-film saga in front of a live audience. Get ready for an uproarious show of comedy, chaos, and utter nonsense, as they attempt to recreate the epic tale of hobbits, elves, and orcs – without any visuals, any planning, or any clue what they're doing. Strobe lighting

Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx

Dance

Kids

Music

Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Fiddlefox Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Who nabbed the Sphinx? Help Fiddlefox and Baby Shark crack the case in this interactive musical adventure. Dance, sing, and play along as our dynamic duo swims around the world with magical host, Eldar. Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6. A fin-tastic show packed with music, magic and mayhem! Previous Fringe sell-out – book early! 'Designed for kids, by kids, this high-energy show keeps kids guessing and parents smiling' 4.5 stars (Fringefeed, FringeWorld.com.au). Audience participation

Theatre

A Stan Is Born!

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Alexis Sakellaris Born in New York City as a closeted kid, Alexis is forced to follow his family to... rural Germany. Ugh. Diva down. Discovering women online is his only salvation: Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyoncé... you name 'em, he got 'em. They are his MOTHERS and he is OBSESSED. With 10 original songs, sung and played live on keyboard, Alexis shares the queer joy he discovered in stanning, while also confronting the hardships (somehow being obsessed with women makes you... gay?! Wow...) Does this queer Bo Burnham have what it takes to be... a lil gay diva?! Strong language/swearing, More information References to homophobia, pornography and suicide. Use of strong language. Age category: 14+

Theatre

Comedy

F.U.D.S

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Reconnect Theatres Stoners. Lazy, irresponsible, paranoid wasters. Or are they? Perhaps deep inside the stoner flats of Scotland three men have the answers to life's greatest questions. Perhaps in this church of debauchery lies something more holy and transcendent than you can possibly imagine. Perhaps the truth of the corruption of our society is only one psychedelic away from being in your fingertips. They are out to get us. They control every aspect of our existence. They are coming for us one by one. Who are they? Come inside and see the truth... Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Best of the Queer Fringe

19 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Queer Comedy Club A mixed bill line-up of the best LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians from across the Fringe from the UK's first LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy club, The Queer Comedy Club. Fresh from our two TV series on OUTtv we're bringing you an incredible line-up of different queer comedians every night, including TV comedians and rising stars. In the past we've had Larry Dean, Sarah Keyworth, Kemah Bob, Felicity Ward and more! You never know who you're going to see! ''Inspirational' (Attitude). 'An institution of London's LGBTQ+ scene' (Guardian). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Untitled Theater Company No 61 A New York Times Critic's Pick! A marriage farce by Edward Einhorn about Stein and Toklas in which four actors play over 30 characters. Identities are merged and submerged. Their famous salon, with celebrity guests such as Hemingway, Picasso and many others, is the setting for this comic fantasy with serious intent. The lesbian and Jewish subtext of their lives is made text, and the tragic implications of a relationship that existed in their hearts, but could never be fully acknowledged, are explored. Critically acclaimed in New York and London. Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Married at Fringe Sight

19 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Queer Comedy Club An exciting crowd-work show where the audience decide who gets married today, by the end of the show! You have the power, using our app, to decide who is getting married! Our comedians will find out what the audience is really like while you get to decide who makes the perfect pairing and decide who is going to get Married at Fringe (first) Sight! From the team that The Guardian called 'an institution' and Attitude Magazine called 'hilariously funny... inspirational'. 'A true masterclass in crowd work' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Don't forget your hat! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Gag Race

19 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Queer Comedy Club The power to judge comedians in the competition that sells out in London every week! Gag Race is unlike any other comedy competition. The comedians perform their best material for you and afterwards, from our app on your phone, you score them out of five for their Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent. Our super computer tallies up all the scores and then we crown the winner of Gag Race based on your scores! Everyone wants the crown but who will win – literally you decide. From The Queer Comedy Club. 'An institution' (Guardian). 'Outrageously funny... inspirational' (Attitude Magazine). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Hypnotist Matt Hale – Funbelievable! 90s Rewind

Cabaret

Comedy

Festival

Hypnotist Matt Hale – Funbelievable! 90s Rewind

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Hypnotist Matt Hale Hyp Me Baby One More Time! The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist is back with a 90s party hypnoshow! Multiple sell-out Fringe runs, 150 million+ views online. Enjoy from stage or audience – you choose. All-ages friendly. 'The laughter is uncontrollable!' ★★★★★ (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Funfilled show!' ★★★★★ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Laugh until your sides hurt!' ★★★★★ (WeekendNotes.com). 'Rollicking good time' ★★★★★ (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Spectacular silliness! Absolute feelgood must-see show' (XPressMag.com.au). Hypnotist Matt Hale is a multi-award winner, seen on Best Shows, Top 10s and Picks of the Fringe. Audience participation, Strobe lighting More information: Volunteers, who must be aged 18 or over, can refuse at any point to take part.

Comedy

Stand-up

Sarah Bradley: Just Like Other Girls

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Sarah Bradley After spending her formative years trying to be "not like other girls", Sarah Bradley is celebrating all things feminine – from rosé to romance novels, horoscopes to hot celebrities, inconvenient crushes to crying at inconvenient times. Whatever your gender, you are warmly invited to leave shame, judgement and societal expectations at the door, and come embrace the girly girl within. 'Hilarious... clever and brilliant' (SquirrelComedy.com). Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Patrick Monahan: The Good, the Pat and the Ugly

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Vivienne Smith Management Cancel culture is fast approaching. What can/can't you say? What is there left to say? And everything in between. Stand-up comedy, in a sit-down world! 'Monahan is somewhat of a legend in Fringe terms.. A loveable, likeable comic.... he loves to entertain and make his audience laugh. And he always succeeds' \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk, Edinburgh Fringe 2024). 'Patrick Monahan is a great comic' \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Definite must see!' \*\*\*\* (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). 'Hilarious without being outrageous' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Audience participation Age category: 14+

ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand... Using his language, your audience suggestions, and our overactive imaginations, ShakeItUp create a brand-new Shakespeare play live on stage, complete with live music, songs, and plenty of laughs. Pick your authentic Shakespearean genre: Epic History, Romantic Comedy, or Gruesome Tragedy! Pen your wittiest Shakespearean line for our brave actors to pull from their suitably-Shakespearean breeches when they need a helping hand – the twist? They’ll have no idea what the line will be before they say it! Then sit back and watch the hilarity unfold in a totally bonkers play that Willy Shakes himself would be proud of. Expect big laughs, high drama, and plenty of Bard-based Bedlam! This event is part of Brighton Fringe 2025.

Locomotive For Murder

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please? Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally outrageous murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect outrageous accents and shaky alibis, along with thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills. Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive... Thankfully, a world-famous detective is onboard, ready to solve the case. But who is the murderer? Only one person in the show knows — the murderer themselves! Can you help the detective solve the case? Using audience stories and suggestions, watch Pinch Punch create a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated whodunnit. If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you! Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit is unique in that the audience really are trying to solve the mystery and unmask the killer. Only one person onstage knows who is the murderer... and that’s the murderer themselves! This is the show you can win or lose so character’s lives really are at stake! no improvisers will be harmed in the making of this show

Comedy

Fetish

Stand-up

Anais Gralpois: American Fetish

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Anaïs Gralpois Comedian Anaïs Gralpois Bridget Jones' her way into talking about her move to London, having a slag era and what it really means to be more than just that fit American in this candid one-woman stand-up comedy show. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Sketch

Jess Carrivick: For Your Consideration

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Jess Carrivick A character comic 'gearing up to conquer' (Dawn French). In 2024, her WIP Attention Seeker was a \*\*\*\*\* 'masterclass' (GetYourCoatsOn.com) at the Edinburgh Fringe. This BAFTA Rocliffe shortlist writer hosts the sell-out night Laugh Lines and is a Sketch Off 2025 finalist. Her debut solo hour, directed by Elf Lyons, takes you back to when stories were for family, not viral views. Inspired by her own home movies, Jess creates a universe of characters once meant for her living room. Each vignette is a cinematic tribute to her dressing-up box. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Christopher Hall: Work in Progress

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Christopher Hall After touring the UK and Ireland last year with his debut hour, Girl for All Seasons, Christopher is working on a new show – a new show everyone, can you believe it, a new show! Right now, it's a work in progress. I mean, in a lot of ways, aren't we all works in progress? Think about it. He'll say things today that he's never said before, and most likely will never say again, but you'll be there to witness it, and that's kismet. Ooh, that's a great name for a show... Write that down... Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Girl Pop!

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

SHITE Productions The biggest girl group of the noughties reunite for the first time since their scandalous split. The quartet's meteoric rise saw them transform from innocent pop-princess underdogs to glamourous big-budget divas... before it fell spectacularly apart. Girl Pop! are finally ready to tell all. Were Hazel and Arabella secretly in love? Did Ruby and Zoe's feud end in a fistfight? Did Girl Pop! really murder a paparazzi photographer? The promise of a nostalgic celebration of girl power is threatened by egos, catfights and spotlights. Rumours are put to rest through a showstopping spectacle bursting with iconic pop bangers! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

Christopher Donovan and Laurie Brewster: Fun With Bad Boys

Comedy

Stand-up

Christopher Donovan and Laurie Brewster: Fun With Bad Boys

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Christopher Donovan and Laurie Brewster Christopher Donovan and Laurie Brewster present a split hour of stand-up as they try to rebrand themselves as the bad boys of comedy. Christopher brings anecdotal comedy, rich in detail and delivered with panache that earned him second place in So You Think You're Funny? 2023. 'Has a flair with words' (Chortle.co.uk). Laurie brings a dry, surreal brand of humour that saw him make it to the final of So You Think You're Funny? 2024. 'Proper jokes, coloured by self-deprecation' (Chortle.co.uk). None Age category: 16+

Molly McBride and Mariah Bowden: Toxic Femininity

Comedy

Stand-up

Molly McBride and Mariah Bowden: Toxic Femininity

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Molly McBride and Mariah Bowden Homewreckingly hilarious. A feisty, fierce and filthy look inside the mind of two outstandingly toxic women. Molly and Mariah are two of the biggest names on the newcomer circuit, and also the biggest c*nts. Strong language/swearing, More information Contains adult themes Age category: 16+

There's Something Seriously Wrong With Cyrus

Theatre

Comedy

There's Something Seriously Wrong With Cyrus

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Soaring Solo Studios and Fringe Management, LLC A heartfelt and uplifting one-man show about an Indian-Persian gay man navigating the complexities of his identity. Born to immigrant parents, Cyrus takes audiences on an intimate journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Through dynamic multi media and the celebration of Madonna and Taylor Swift's music, he finds his authentic voice and learns to embrace his cultural heritage and sexuality. With sharp humor and raw vulnerability, Cyrus shares his story of breaking free from expectations, risking authenticity, and ultimately learning to live unapologetically in his truth, celebrating the universal quest for belonging and self-love. None Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Michael Welch: All Rizz, No Filter

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Michael Welch Diving headfirst into the chaos of his early 30s, Michael Welch is back with a bold new hour – no edits, no filters, and definitely no luck. 'I am certain this comedian is destined for a Netflix special' \*\*\*\*\* (Entertainment-Now.com). 'He's unafraid of pushing his jokes further than many of his contemporaries would dare' (List). 'Welch does what a lot of theatre-goers are after: he helps them find themselves in his own story' (Seagull.news). 'Attracts considerable laughs... and has an impulse to push boundaries' (Scotsman). Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Rodney Black: Who Cares? It's Working

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Full Frontal Theatre LTD A controversial comedian. A money hungry manager. A dirty, dangerous climb-to-the-top. But when a joke is mistaken for a call-to-arms, a fan commits a violent crime, Rodney's head lands on the chopping block... Tackling cancel-culture, misogyny and freedom of speech in an age of outrage: this is not a comedy, it's an interrogation of it. 'One of the best new emerging companies right now. Sadie Pearson is one of the most exciting new writers currently breaking into the theatre industry' (Alpine Fellowship Playwriting Award 2024). Bitesize Festival Best Writing 2025. Popcorn Writing Award shortlisted. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Mr Woody's Last Lesson: Confessions of a Teacher

Cabaret

Comedy

Play

Mr Woody's Last Lesson: Confessions of a Teacher

20 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Woody's World Productions Buckle up, folks. After 23 years of holding it together, this teacher is finally off duty... and off the rails. A classroom meltdown like no other – unhinged rants, bad decisions, and a music lesson with more chaos than a school camp. Expect mischievous puppets and brutally honest comedy from a burnt-out teacher on the edge. If you've ever wanted to tell a helicopter parent to zip it, this show is for you! Warning: Explicit language and the kind of storytelling that makes a 4pm staff meeting almost tolerable. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Flashing lights Age category: 16+

Theatre

Managed Approach

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Open Aire Theatre In 2014, the UK's first legalised red-light district opened in the Holbeck area of Leeds. Sex workers in Holbeck were able to operate with police supervision and without fear of arrest between the hours of 8pm and 6am. This initiative was known as the Managed Approach. Managed Approach is a powerful play that blends verbatim interviews with sex workers and a fictional story about a mother and daughter in Holbeck, Leeds. A 'joyous show' \*\*\*\*\* (Varsity) that offers a deeply human perspective on one of the UK's most controversial urban policies. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Mention of sexual violence and murder Age category: 14+

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

The Improv Musical

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Music Theatre Warwick Returning for our 10th year, smash-hit production The Improv Musical is coming back to take the Fringe by storm. Each show is a completely improvised, never-before-seen musical based on the audience's suggestions! You choose the setting, characters and title, then sit back and watch as our performers bring your suggestions to life – complete with a live band playing totally improvised music! So get your suggestions ready, and come along for an hour of improvised fun for all ages where the show really is in your hands! None

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

Jackie!!!

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Blair Russell Productions Sex, drugs and coercive control... Jackie! is a new musical comedy that follows the young Jacqueline Bouvier as she dreams of becoming the first American Royal. After marrying into the illustrious Kennedy dynasty, Jackie discovers that power and notoriety come with the price of secrecy and silence. With Joe Kennedy pulling the strings, Jackie's sister Lee pulling away and JFK pulling anything that moves, Jackie is left alone to contemplate if life atop the American throne is really worth the familial curse that seemingly hangs over it. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Kids

Woody's Bush Cabaret – for Kids!

20 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Aussie Charm Hits Edinburgh Fringe with Woody’s Bush Cabaret Strum, Sing & Laugh Along with Australia’s Ukulele-Packed Family Adventure! Woody’s Bush Cabaret is bringing big laughs, catchy tunes, and puppet-fuelled fun from Outback Australia, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! This 50-minute, family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action. Filled with outback charm, audiences will sing out loud, dance like animals and leave feeling like bush rockstars—without ever leaving their seats. With his signature blend of bush storytelling, eco-conscious tunes, and heritage charm, Woody draws upon his own upbringing, growing up in the Australian bush, to create a welcoming world where every child feels empowered to make music. 10:20am (45 mins duration) 1st-24th August - everyday except 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th August The Dram Theatre at Patter House - 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT Tickets £9-12 Suitable for children aged 3+ years | Relaxed performances available | Wheelchair Accessible

Theatre

Comedy

Seating Plan

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Currie Productions in association with Fools and Thieves What if you were sat next to the love of your life and just didn't know it? Stuck beside each other at a dinner party year after year. Some would call it fate, Mavis and David call it a nightmare. She's keen. He's terrified. Together, they're trapped. Forced proximity breeds love… and contempt. Think One Day meets Sliding Doors, with a dash of Julia Davis' Nighty Night. A fresh twist on the classic romcom. Seating Plan is a poignant exploration of fate, loneliness and the invisible ties that bind us – even when we're too stubborn to notice. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Improv

Ikea Wars

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Social Club Productions It's time to enter the flat pack thunderdome! Two Fringe performers go head-to-head in the ultimate home improvement indignity – building IKEA furniture. The challenge is simple: build the piece of furniture before your opponent does. Is it a race? Yes! Is it a game show? Also, yes! A plethora of chaotic sabotages are on hand to ensure that the road to glory is paved with pitfalls! Build the furniture. Survive the sabotages. Be crowned the Champion of Sweden!* *title not officially recognised by the Swedish government. Let's build! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Float

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

F-Bomb Theatre Join Astronaut Indra on a nine-month mission to the moon... but not all missions are successful. A new autobiographical solo show by Indra Wilson about the lonely, turbulent journey of experiencing pregnancy loss as a queer young person. A black hole forms when a star dies, explodes into tiny little pieces until it returns back to the dust it once was – as if it never even existed in the first place. With dynamic sound and projections, be immersed in this unique, heartfelt and hopeful debut. Produced by award-winning feminist company, F-Bomb Theatre (Fringe First, Sit-Up Award). MadeInScotlandShowcase.com. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Loud noises, strobe lights and haze. Age category: 14+

Comedy

Saaniya Abbas – Hellarious

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Saaniya Abbas Saaniya Abbas takes audiences on her most personal and side-splitting journey yet in Hellarious. With sharp insights and her signature feline mischief, Saaniya dives into the cultural taboos of divorce, the absurdity of internet fame, and her playful take on the concept of hell itself. She reminds us that life isn't about always landing on your feet – it's about laughing when you don't. Tracing her evolution from a sheltered upbringing in a Muslim family to carving out her own path, Hellarious is a bold celebration of resilience, defiance, and self-discovery. None Age category: 16+

Theatre

Aideen McQueen: Waiting for Texto

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Aviary Talent Waiting for Texto is an electrifying interactive comedy play that captures the raw, universal experience of waiting for a response to your carefully crafted WhatsApp message. Through humour and technology, it explores the frustration of not getting a reply after an unforgettable night. Described as Bridget Jones meets Baby Reindeer, the play offers a fresh, hilarious take on the trials of modern dating, perfect for anyone who's struggled with love and texting in the digital age. If men are such visual creatures, why can't they see my texts?! None Age category: 14+

Theatre

Musical

Midnight at the Palace

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Sing Out, Louise! Productions / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions Crash headfirst into the world of The Cockettes – the original counterculture trailblazers – for a riotous night of radical joy and rhinestone-studded rebellion. A fever dream of gender-bending hippies, freaks and glitter-bearded drag queens, led by flowers-in-guns radical Hibiscus and legendary disco diva Sylvester, The Cockettes took 1960s San Francisco by storm. But when their acid-fuelled act hit NYC, it all went spectacularly wrong. Celebrate living life loudly and the queens who came before with this outrageous new musical exploding with in-your-face hilarity and on-your-feet original music. Come for the glitter. Stay for the revolution. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, More information Partial nudity Age category: 16+

Brendan Tran: HOLE IN THE WALL L'HOPITAL

Comedy

Stand-up

Brendan Tran: HOLE IN THE WALL L'HOPITAL

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Brendan Tran / Rhymes with Purple If you've ever experienced loss, then this show was made for you. Brendan Tran, a Bob Curry Fellow from the world-renowned Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, pays tribute to his recently passed dad with this comedy special. A stand-up story of grief, the healthcare system and the hope that talking (and joking) about the death of a loved one can possibly help with healing. Only time will tell. 'Tremendous. So funny and touching, and relatable' (John Hartman from CBS's Ghosts). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Jacob Aldcroft: The Day I Got the Horn

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Jacob Aldcroft John Binjuice lived a quiet life, until everyone in his town suddenly transformed into terrifying beasts. With horns. Big, scary horns. John has, so far, resisted the horn. How long can his humanity last? A riotous solo clown show from Jacob Aldcroft – 'He has funny legs' (Philippe Gaulier) – watch as John attempts to save all humanity through lots of shouting, running and jumping, song, dance and stunning amounts of vodka. Prepare to laugh (a lot), cry (a bit) and pee (your pants). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Politics

Stand-up

Abigail Rolling: Shit Lawyer

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Abigail Rolling Dark. Funny. Underfunded. And that's just Abby. The criminal justice system is too. After thirty years practicing criminal defence law, Shit Lawyer returns to give unsolicited advice to the Government in its search for bold and innovative approaches to "speed up justice" and "keep streets safe". Can her outrageous and unorthodox suggestions reverse the crisis in our courts? Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Well Behaved Women

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Veritas Productions and Amy Yeo It's 1883. Three friends are trying their best to navigate the chaos of their 20s. Marianne wants to be taken seriously. Emma wants to find a husband. Hattie wants to get drunk. When awful aristocrat Chester arrives in town, appearing to hold the keys to all their dreams, they decide the only reasonable plan of attack is to host a fake séance to trick him into helping them. What could possibly go wrong? They're not making history. They are making a bit of a mess of things. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains references to racism, misogyny, and classism Age category: 12+

Comedy

Lily Blumkin: Nice Try

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Lily Blumkin From The Daily Show's Lily Blumkin comes a hilarious solo show about growing up and getting worse. When packing up her childhood bedroom, Lily introduces us to nine zany characters like a well-meaning dad, a self-indulgent rabbi, and an inanimate clump of hair. After sold out performances in New York, Nice Try comes to Fringe with an honest look at how we use the past to make sense of our present. Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Improv

The Cambridge Impronauts

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Let Cambridge's best-loved improv troupe set the stage ablaze with a smörgåsbord of hilarious scenes, wacky games and silly capers all completely made up on the spot! In the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway, and featuring guests such as The Cambridge Footlights, The Cambridge Impronauts return for our 9th run at Fringe. Each show is based on your suggestions. No two shows are ever the same! Don't hold back, come let us entertain you with the perfect post-lunch digestif. No script? No rehearsals? No problem. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Douglas Widick: Paperclip

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Douglas Widick Microsoft Word's writing assistant, Clippy, has seen the future – and it is bleak. Determined to prevent the impending techno-dystopia brought about by Artificial Intelligence, Clippy travels back in time to warn humanity in a thrilling adventure through the internet. Will he succeed in stopping AI at its source? There's only one way to find out... Douglas Widick (Time Out NY's Top 10 Comedy Show: North Coast; Blank! The Musical; F#%king Up Everything; and Anybody: An Improvised Historical Hip-Hopera) makes his UK debut in this award winning one-person comedy musical. Winner: Best Out-of-Town Show – Tucson Fringe. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Late'n'Live

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Gilded Balloon The original late-night show returns with stellar line-ups of your favourite acts from the festival, hosted by the best MCs in the country, every single night of the Fringe. 'The best late-night show on the Fringe' (Scotsman). 'A Fringe institution for a reason' (TheRecs.co.uk). Previous acts include Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Rich Hall, Jason Byrne, Mawaan Rizwan, John Bishop, Larry Dean, Maisie Adam, Reuben Kaye, Jordan Grey, Viggo Venn and just about every notable name in comedy. Late'n'Live guarantees an unforgettable night of live comedy and is an essential addition to any Fringe bucket list. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Colette Gregory: Black Best Friend

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Colette Gregory / Rhymes with Purple A hilarious dissection of Black media tropes with satirical sketches, comedic songs and recognisable characters. The Oprah of comedy, Colette Gregory deconstructs sexuality, religion and everything from Black conservatives to Love is Blind contestants. The result is an unforgettable evening of belly laughs, knowing head nods and songs you'll be singing in the shower. Awarded Favourite Sketch or Variety Performance by a Group or Individual at the 2024 Pack Hollywood Festival, Black Best Friend will leave you thinking about what it is to be a token Black face in a predominantly white space. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Mention of sexual assault Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Thirty, Flirty and Dying

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Beth Fox and Rhoni Cash Beth and Rhoni are dead. Joking! They're 30. But please don't mention it. Friends since they hopped off the train at Liverpool Lime Street with a dream and a side fringe, they've seen each other through every ill-informed fashion, relationship, and life choice. Never ones to back down from theatricality, this stand-up split hour is a nostalgic trip through 2015-2025 for anyone who is 30, has been 30, or dreads turning 30 – complete with photographic evidence and confessions. What better way to commemorate the moments that make them die with embarrassment than a funeral? Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

Level Up!

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Goldspun Media What if life were a game? In a world where billionaires race to colonise space, Trump coins give you extra lives and making cows meditate saves the planet, it can be hard to know if you're winning. Jo, Raff and Bobby are three gamers stuck in the game of life. Jo's into crypto, Raff wants to save the planet and Bobby just wants a quick win. Who has what it takes to Level Up? More information There are indirect references to drugs and alcohol.

Theatre

Motorhome Marilyn

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

The Production Garden and It Worx Michelle Collins makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut in Motorhome Marilyn, a dark comedy by Ben Weatherill. The play follows Denise, an aspiring actress with an obsessive relationship with Marilyn Monroe, hoping to live up to the icon's fame and beauty. In the 1980s, she heads to Hollywood, but as her dreams falter, she is forced to confront the painful truth of unfulfilled aspirations. Inspired by Michelle's real-life encounter with a woman known as Motorhome Marilyn, the play reveals the toll of living in the shadow of an icon, exploring failure, aging, and the heartbreaking cost of unattained dreams. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

The Strongest Girl in the World

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Dark Skies Ensemble / Forgotten Ones Gather round the campfire for this funny and nostalgic play about love, loss and summer camp. Truly doesn't remember her dad. Not really. Instead, she's collected songs, objects and stories to build a picture of who he was. Join her as she embarks on a journey to discover her father, and uncovers her childhood self along the way. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll yearn for the early 2000s. Come see this story of fear and bravery that examines how we remember those we've lost. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Nate Kitch: Something Different!!!!!

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Nate Kitch 2024's Best Newcomer and Malcolm Hardee Award nominee returns, let's see what happens now. (It's sort of about Charlatans, voices and a Rasputin book that, as it stands, I haven't read.) 'A masterclass in ripping up the comedic rulebook and thriving in an environment of total comic chaos' (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Deconstructer of the form, helping you see conventional stand-up's limitations' (Fest). 'Unique..pushing at the edges of what stand-up can be defined as.. is this where the cult begins?' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Transcends mere jokes... go see' (Scotsman). \*\*\*\*\* (MervsPOTFringe.com). \*\*\*\* (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Improv

Looking for Laughs

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Sharposaurus 'It's real, it's raw, it's hilarious' (Scotsman). Featured on BBC Scotland. It's Love Island meets Whose Line Is It Anyway. Two singles are blindfolded. Will it be love at first sight or a slow-motion car crash? One blind date. Four comics. Unscripted, unhinged, unforgettable. 'A jackpot for people watchers' (USAToday.com). Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Cabaret

Comedy

Broken Planet Show

19 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Broken Ventures / Rhymes with Purple The absurd cabaret of apocalyptic proportions. Comedy, circus and indie cosmic lunacy collide in an ever-changing nightly riot of world-class weirdos, hellbent on healing our planetary divide. Interactive, uplifting, subversive and bonkers. Featuring Clown God, Mothman, Fart Monkey, Nerf Karaoke and outlandish acts from across the Fringe, with a live-looped indie score morphing every night. Broken Planet Show dares you to misbehave, laugh at our flaws and dance through the chaos – uniting us in glorious imperfection. It's a rowdy invitation to take life less seriously. Join the revolution of ridiculousness. COME SAVE WORLD! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

69 sketches in an hour! The UK's fastest sketch show returns for its sixth year, featuring new sketches for 2025. 'Non-stop laughs. A wee masterpiece' ★★★★★ (TheMumble.uk). 'An excellent comedy show ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com). Featuring DazzReviews, as seen on YouTube. Whether a slapstick routine told through beatboxing or the typo-based secrets of Area 52, you'll never know what's next! This is the speed of the internet on a stage. 'Most reliable sketch-group in the game' ★★★★ (EdFringeReview.com). 'The hit-rate of their sketches is high' (List).

Theatre

24Weeks

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Tatty Pants Theatre Company Something's wrong with Becca. Like really wrong. She's left with little choice over what to do. With last night's house party raging outside the door, Faye and Georgie must decide how to care for their friend and how much they're willing to lose. A 'must-see show' (The Student). 'A true theatrical gem' (List). 24Weeks explores a not-so-distant UK transformed by anti-abortion politics. When choice is criminalised, we are left with no option but to make villains of ourselves. To make villains of those we love. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Total audience blackout, loud sounds, flashing lights Age category: 16+

Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican

Comedy

Storytelling

Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Kayleigh Jones The ridiculously wild true story that her therapist asked her to stop telling. On Christmas morning 2010, Kayleigh unwrapped the ultimate surprise: her dad wasn't her dad and her real dad was... probably someone else. Nominated for Best Debut Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival, Kayleigh's debut storytelling hour is 'punctuated with hilarious songs' (News.com.au) as she takes you on an offbeat quest to track down her real father. 'The best comedy show I have ever seen' (News.com.au). Musical Comedy Award Finalist and BBC New Comedy Award nominee. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

An Ode To The Casting Director

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Sophie Fisher 'Had me in peals of laughter. I giggled and laughed and hoped with Sophie that she would make it... Like Fleabag, it feels like she's bringing the audience in on an inside joke' (Coverfly.com/the-red-list). Impressively accoladed solo show written and performed by screen actress Sophie Fisher (Project Rabbit, Netflix) following her awkward yet determined autobiographical self battling through a minefield of film industry dickheads, gender-role-obsessed boyfriends and insane actors, one audition at a time. Coverfly's Red List #10 Comedy Stage Play and Semifinalist ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition 2024. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Body Count

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Gabrielle Beasley 'Every woman is a killer. You just haven't met the right guy yet.' Lily has heard one too many stories of male violence and decides to take matters into her own hands. Fuelled by anger at her own painful past and a fierce loyalty to her friends, she seeks deadly revenge amongst the entitled abusers of south London. But the path of righteousness is rocky and, despite the thrill of spilling blood, Lily risks everything she holds dear. A darkly funny one-woman show imagining what the world would be like if there was real justice for women. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Amanda Hursy: Carted

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Amanda Hursy Looking for a proper laugh this Fringe? Catch homegrown talent Amanda Hursy in her riotous debut. From brushes with the law (aye, plural) to almost losing everything including her mind, join 'one of the BEST rising stars in Scottish comedy' (Daily Record) as she navigates the funny side of failure and the chaos of a Netflix worthy series of 'can not make this up' madness! One of the most anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debuts (Chortle.co.uk) from Scotland's own 'rising star' (Scotsman). Edinburgh Fringe awards panel prize Winner – best in class. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Physical Theatre

I See You Watching

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Blind Faith Theatre I See You Watching, a provocative, darkly playful exploration of control, performance and rebellion. On a bare stage, a woman (Kylie Westerbeck) fights for survival while navigating the relentless demands of a master of ceremonies (David Calvitto) who dictates her worth. Forced to perform while trapped in the male gaze, she must unravel the expectations that bind her and find a way to escape – or revolt. This haunting, rigorous and sometimes brutal theatre show exposes the invisible cages confining women in today's world and questions whether true freedom lies in victory, surrender or something else. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Of Fire and Flame

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Lily Edwards and Emma Zetterberg Romantasy. Brooding fae warriors. Enemies to lovers. Formulaic titles. Anne knows these stories inside and out. She crafts her own elaborate romantasy daydream – where she is kidnapped by Dragomir, a dangerously powerful, ridiculously attractive fae and conscripted into battle against the Wraiths. It's absurd. It's dramatic. And it's easier than facing the chronic pain consuming her real life. Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 14+

Music

The Bristol Suspensions: Ten Things I Sung About You

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

The Bristol Suspensions It's a week until The Edinburgh Fringe, and The Bristol Suspensions still don't have a show. Sit in on the group's most unproductive rehearsal to date, where they offer 10 ways to get over heartbreak – from putting yourself out there on dating apps to... getting back with your ex? From International Champions and UK ICCA finalists, featuring songs from Stevie Wonder, Olivia Rodrigo and Wicked The Musical. This show is for anyone unlucky in love, in the friend zone or learning to fall in love with themselves. None

Theatre

Cabaret

Sink or SING!

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Amelie Peters and Interactive Theatre International Attention girlies, bathroom belters, and car karaoke queens! Choir is back! Gather your crew for the ultimate interactive singing party with Australia's international vocal coach, songwriter and award-winning performer Amelie Peters. Laugh, vibe and sing your heart out as Amelie spills vocal secrets and relatable life stories (yes, even she gets ghosted!) Whether you're in your hot mess era or just here for a good time, this is your sign to let loose and live your main character moment. The question is: will you sink... or sing!? \*\*\*\*½ (GlamAdelaide.com.au). \*\*\*\*½ (TheatreTravels.org). Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

The Players of Diadon

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Hideout Theatre and Stoke The Embers In a far-off kingdom, King Diadon spends each night watching his life story performed by a company of players. But on performance number 18,338, he's finally had enough – and gives them three days to come up with something new... or face the chop. Unfortunately, teamwork isn't their strong suit. As panic sets in and chaos erupts, newcomer Rick – confused, unqualified and somehow their last shot at survival – begins to suspect that hidden truths may be lurking behind the curtain. A dark comedy about the masks we wear, and the stories we tell. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Threat of violence, Reference to suicide, Reference to sexual activity Age category: 14+

Theatre

Cabaret

Magic

Luke Osey: The Magic Hangover

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Insane Productions LTD Luke Osey (co-creator of sell-out sensation 1 Hour of Insane Magic) had the craziest night of his life last night... so join him on an adventure filled with hilarious, mind-blowing magic and mind-reading as he attempts to retrace his steps and work out exactly what happened the night before The Magic Hangover! 'Just terrific' (Penn & Teller). 'Osey will be famous' (WorldMagicReview.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Cabaret

1 Hour of Insanity

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Insane Productions From the creators of the smash-hit show 1 Hour of Insane Magic, the new show 1 Hour of Insanity hits the Edinburgh Fringe! Expect the unexpected in this fast-paced, family-friendly whirlwind of a show that blends comedy, magic, circus and mayhem into one unforgettable hour. With a hilarious host at the helm, our cast of international performers promise high energy chaos, surreal comedy, amazing illusions and incredible acts of skill! This show has something for everyone and is the perfect pick for thrill-seekers, families, adults and young people alike. None

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Courtney Buchner: Big, If True

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Courtney Buchner Courtney's bringing back the traditional art of storytelling. By that we mean... she's oversharing. A deeply personal, joyfully chaotic, and genuinely funny hour about love, honesty, and the emotional gymnastics of trying to be a likeable person. Big, If True explores the currency of oversharing, the lies we tell ourselves, and the stories we tell each other. Expect South African family drama, queer revelations, a lot of salt, some goldfish and a side of One Direction. 'Would charm even the grumpiest of punters' \*\*\*\* (Broadway Baby). Mark Waston's Pick of the Fringe, BBC Creator Lab! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Hot Comedy

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Hot Comedy is the sexiest comedy compilation show in Edinburgh. Hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni, the show celebrates diversity but not in a preachy way just like, funny. Featuring some of the hottest headliners and up-and-comers from around the UK in a truly representative way. 'A lovely supportive show' (Skinny). 'Positive, encouraging atmosphere... a defined space celebrating voices' (EdinburghLaughterBulletin.substack.com). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Lianna Holston and Michael McPheat: Starter Pack

Comedy

Stand-up

Lianna Holston and Michael McPheat: Starter Pack

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Lianna Holston and Michael McPheat Cute, apologetic and stupid SYTYF 2024 Semi-Finalists, Lianna Holston (Runner Up, Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2024) and Michael McPheat (Co-host of sell-out London comedy night 0800-Comedy) present Starter Pack: superbly silly stand-up that reveals how the brains of two anxious* sweetie pies tick. A new split-bill hailed as the greatest collaboration between America (sorry) and Milton Keynes since the Enigma machine and twice as gay**! For the girls, gays and theys with racing thoughts: welcome to your Grand Prix. *Why is Michael crying? **Lianna's sexuality pending... Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Puppet shows

Living on the Moon

19 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

M & B Productions in association with Fringe Management After experiencing her mother's demise from Alzheimer's, writer-performer Molly McFadden learns how to face the truth and let go in this poignant yet humorous one-woman show told with music, puppetry and love. The puppet, expertly voiced and animated by Molly, represents her mother and is fittingly named Memory. This show has become more meaningful to Molly since she learned she has the gene for Alzheimer's and has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. 'Time stood still during this performance for me, thanks to Molly and that magnificent puppet' (ArtSaginaw.org). None Age category: 16+

Theatre

Cabaret

Music

Basically Nocturnal

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Thomas Currie Fresh from sell-out success in Australia, Thomas Currie blends powerful vocals, razor-sharp piano, electric cello and witty storytelling in this all-too-relatable late-night cabaret. Featuring original music and some reimagined classics, be immersed in a collection of gripping tales from around the world. This show is perfect for night owls, insomniacs and anyone who has ever tossed, turned or are now two days past their bedtime. 'We laughed, we listened, we marvelled' (Melbourne Observer). 'A natural storyteller... star quality to spare' \*\*\*\*\* (TheatrePeople.com.au). None Age category: 16+

Jamie MacDonald: Toxic Bastard

18 Aug 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

As a white, middle-class, straight male with an ok career Jamie fits the current stereotype of a loathsome, over-privileged, toxic bastard. However, purely because he’s blind, he’s constantly told he’s a role model. FYI, he isn’t toxic. But surely he should have the choice to be without people continually telling him he’s a hero?

Grace Petrie

7 Oct 2025 - 1 Feb 2026

Grace Petrie is a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly ever since. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes She has racked up tour supports with Emmy the Great and Billy Bragg, and has also made her mark in the comedy scene supporting comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long. She’s appeared at Glastonbury four time at the invitation of Billy Bragg, as well as an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivals Latitude, Musicport, Blissfields, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Greenbelt and more including of course Cambridge Folk Festival. She has collaborated with some of the most respected names in folk, including Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger.

Theatre

1, 2, 3. Shit. That's My OCD.

19 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

I really need to touch that 3 times. 1, 2, 3. F*ck. Did anyone see that? In a world full of ugliness, desperation and people touching you with dirty hands, a young girl tries to hide her OCD symptoms, but it's in her DNA and the world starts noticing. But relax. It's a comedy. Fine, tragicomedy. A monologue full of 1,2,3's, changing from verse to prose focused on the PTSD of sexual abuse, which worsened the girl's OCD and developed it to a place where she didn't feel "normal". Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+

Comedy

Storytelling

Aoife Dunne: Good Grief

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Aoife Dunne Fresh off her sell-out success at Brighton Fringe and Dublin, rising Irish comedy star Aoife Dunne brings her critically acclaimed debut, Good Grief, to the Edinburgh Fringe. A unique blend of honest storytelling and razor-sharp stand-up, Good Grief explores what happens when life falls apart – and celebrates the hilarious, often chaotic and heartwarming ways we try to put it back together. Aoife says: 'This show is for the underdogs, like me, who need a little nudge.'. More information Deals with sensitive issues around grief, and loss. Age category: 16+

Baby Shark And The Mystery Of The Sphinx

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Who nabbed the Sphinx? Help Fiddlefox and Baby Shark crack the case in this interactive musical adventure. Dance, sing, and play along as our dynamic duo swims around the world with magical host, Eldar. Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6. A fin-tastic show packed with music, magic and mayhem! Previous Fringe sell-out – book early! 'Designed for kids, by kids, this high-energy show keeps kids guessing and parents smiling' ★★★★½ (Fringefeed, FringeWorld.com.au).

Kim Blythe: Cowboy

18 Aug 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Kim Blythe is a cowboy. Not the rugged, western kind but more like a questionable tradesman. Unsure and thriving after selling out across the UK and Ireland, Kim brings her second show Cowboy on tour as she tries to make sense of it all. If you feel like you're constantly winging it through life, then Cowboy is the show for you. If you don't feel like that, it's still a great show, honestly.

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