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Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy
Comedy
Improv
Tartan Tabletop Calling all Dungeons & Dragons fans! Tartan Tabletop are back after their biggest ever year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Get ready for improvised comedy at the roll of a dice as our four heroes blunder their way through an adventure like no other – aided by the weird and wonderful Noblin the Goblin, played by a different guest star comedian every night! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of tabletop gaming, this show was made for you. Roll for initiative! Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
1 Hour of Insanity
Theatre
Cabaret

1 Hour of Insanity

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Insane Productions Ltd Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns with brand-new performers alongside a couple of favourites from last year. This fast-paced, family-friendly show delivers non-stop chaos, jaw-dropping skills and laugh-out-loud comedy from start to finish. Blending circus, comedy and magic, this show is led by the exciting Joel Fenton and features an all-star cast of international acts, including Tom Bolton, Miss Lily Phoenix and Jeromaia Detto. Expect the unexpected in this hour of energetic entertainment. The perfect show for the whole family. 'A family-friendly version of La Clique' \*\*\*\* (WorldMagicReview,com). Audience participation
John Robertson's The Dark Room
Comedy
Improv

John Robertson's The Dark Room

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Come play the legendary Fringe live-action videogame! Win money or ya die! New deathtraps for 2026! The Dark Room fuses improv, gaming and stand-up into the Fringe's most deranged gameshow! Sold out 2019-2025. Best-reviewed comedy show of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 (Comedy.co.uk). 'Hilarious' (Independent). 'Rocky Horror for nerds... I howled' \*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'Not to be missed' (Guardian). Viral on TikTok and Instagram, as seen at Glastonbury, Download, PAX, MCM Comic Con and on national UK tour. Winner: Legends of Lockdown Chortle Award. Nominated: Best International Act, NZ International Comedy Festival 2025. Find out more: TheJohnRobertson.com. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Flashing lights Age category: 16+
Doris, Dolly and the Dressing Room Divas
Comedy
Theatre
Musical
Gilded Balloon Secrets, songs and love lives of five legendary divas! Three make-up girls bitch, compete, harmonise and laugh as they entertain us with hilarious, heartbreaking, irreverent tales from the dressing rooms of Dolly, Doris, Judy, Liza and the filthiest Julie Andrews ever to grace the boards. Starring Gail Watson and featuring stories of backstage mammas, absent fathers, gay husbands, flunked auditions and sublime singing. 'Witty, impressive, rapturous' \*\*\*\*\* (Herald). 'A wonderful night at the theatre' \*\*\*\*\* (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Hilarious and heartbreaking with a soundtrack to die for' (Graham Norton). None Age category: 14+
Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
Comedy
Magic
Theatre
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, 200 million+ views online. Enjoy from stage or audience – you choose. All-ages friendly. 'The laughter is uncontrollable!' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Fun-filled show!' \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). 'Laugh until your sides hurt!' \*\*\*\*\* (WeekendNotes.com). 'Rollicking good time' \*\*\*\*\* (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Spectacular silliness! Absolute feel-good must-see show' \*\*\*\*½ (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 older, can refuse at any point to continue taking part in the performance.
Locomotive For Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit
Comedy
Improv
Pinch Punch Improv promoted by Benjamin Alborough Five-star, sell-out Fringe favourites, Pinch Punch, welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder – The Improvised Whodunnit, where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands! Four characters board a train but not everyone will survive. Luckily, a world-famous detective is on the case. But who is the killer? Only the murderer themselves knows. Using audience stories, watch Pinch Punch create a never-to-be-repeated whodunnit full of thrills, spills and good old-fashioned kills. 'Fans of murder mystery or improv comedy, this is the perfect show for you' \*\*\*\*\* (CurtainCallReviews.co.uk). Audience participation, More information Due to the improvised nature of the show, we cannot guarantee specific content warnings. General content warnings include audience participation, comedy peril and potential bad language.
GIRLZ
Theatre
Musical

GIRLZ

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Meon Productions A brand-new girl band, a hotshot manager and a struggling songwriter, Girlz unfolds over one tumultuous year. After its incredible reviews and nomination for Best Musical at last year's Fringe, this new production is bigger, bolder and BACK! Fast-paced and bursting with humour, great choreography, original songs and high-energy sequences from the band's live show, Girlz also explores the personal struggles and agonising choices faced in pursuit of success. Ultimately, Girlz is an uplifting tale of friendship and love within a cut-throat industry. The must-see brand new British musical. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains reference to drug use. Age category: 14+
Best of the Queer Fringe
Comedy
Stand-up

Best of the Queer Fringe

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

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+
Carwyn Blayney: Work in Progress
Comedy
Stand-up

Carwyn Blayney: Work in Progress

17 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Carwyn Blayney Join BBC New Comedy Award's Carwyn Blayney as he works out his first hour of stand-up. A journey full of nostalgia and niche references from rural Wales to the mean streets of London. Carwyn Blayney is a So You Think You're Funny finalist and Welsh Unsigned Stand Up of the Year 2024 winner, with appearances on BBC Three's New Comedy Awards, BBC Radio 4's Live From the UK and Radio Wales' What Just Happened?. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Tap Out! (Or I'll Hit You Again)
Theatre

Tap Out! (Or I'll Hit You Again)

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Croft & Dye Productions Realising that his life is going nowhere, a man decides to go out in a mask and pick fights with random people on the street. He knows it's reckless and amoral, but he doesn't care – it's liberating. He feels like a "man". And as he gets a taste for it, the consequences of these bouts soon come back to bite him. Tap Out! is a dramedy story about violence, masculinity and morality; an examination of identity, purpose and male loneliness. It's Fight Club meets Fleabag meets James Graham's Punch. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Time Travel Postman
Comedy
Physical Theatre

Time Travel Postman

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Devon Loves ME! Productions A clown (Sevrin Willinder) needs the audience's help to deliver letters across time and space. Through joyful participation, you are invited to embrace the unexpected, explore the beauty of human connection, and make sure the postman completes his galaxy-spanning paper route. A new show from Devon Loves ME! Productions (Melissa Ingle and Sevrin Willinder). Audience participation, Strobe lighting Age category: 12+
Ruaridh Miller – Autocorrect Thinks My Name is "Rubbish"
Comedy
Stand-up
Ruaridh Miller 2025 ISH Best Show nominee. Come and see a one-of-a-kind at this year's Fringe: a self-loathing middle class person telling jokes. After earning a number of positive reviews from audiences and critics alike in 2025, Ruaridh returns with a brand-new hour covering topics such as gentrification, middle-class pets, hair loss, religion in football and people called Maureen. 'The audience loved him' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Sharp writing and natural charisma' (Comedy.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk, BroadwayBaby.com, TheRealChrisParkle.com). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
The End of the World
Theatre
Comedy

The End of the World

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Destiny Faith Nelson / Rhymes with Purple A Black, failed writer decides to take matters into her own hands and finally control the narrative of her life. She's going to kill herself and her suicide note may be her best work yet. From TikTok wars on screens to real wars in the street, Desiree doesn't see much hope left in the world. Feeling increasingly lonely, anxious and no longer sure of her purpose, Desiree has a reckoning with God, digital spectators, and a world that confuses survival with living and performance with connection. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+
Ostrich
Theatre
Comedy

Ostrich

5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Pink Palace Productions A solo show about a single woman with a dead parent and no prospects? Not another one! Yet here she is. Tilly's ferocity and Scottish humour provide a guise hiding her fragility. She's lost her Mum and broken up with the love of her life. Distraction appears to be the perfect solution to her problems, running away to London from her small town in Fife. In an attempt to escape, new problems arise; the misogyny of modern dating and classism. Oh and turns out, moving city doesn't cure grief. Can she really bury her head in the sand forever? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, More information Grief/ loss of a parent Age category: 16+
Waiting for Wonka
Theatre

Waiting for Wonka

5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Half Trick Theatre Fifteen years after the competition that ruined their lives, five damaged adults try to understand what happened to them as children. Veruca, Augustus, Violet, and Mike are all grown up and haunted by what happened to them on that fabled factory tour. Watched over by their new landlord, Charlie, they must grapple with the consequences of their childhood trauma. Waiting for Wonka is an unauthorised parody sequel to one of the most enduring stories of the 20th century. 'A slick, engaging piece of theatre with humour, pathos and a clear theatrical know-how' \*\*\*\*½ (The Student). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Krystyna Hutchinson: Congrats On Not Killing Yourself!
Theatre
Krystyna Hutchinson Stand-up meets storytelling in this unflinching and darkly funny solo show from comedian Krystyna Hutchinson. Raised by a mentally ill mother and an emotionally distant father, Krystyna confronts the moment she realizes her parents weren't the heroes she imagined them to be. Blending sharp comedy with raw honesty, the show explores childhood trauma, going no-contact, and the complicated freedom that follows. Featuring audio from a real psychic medium reading, this is a bold, cathartic voyage through grief, anger and radical self-reclamation. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
LuluLand
Theatre

LuluLand

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Lucy Ann Morrison LuluLand is a one-act musical about Lucy, a girl who has always felt out of place. When she's abducted by an alien race exactly like her, she finally finds a world built to suit her brain. In LuluLand everyone understands, everyone agrees and everyone sings the same note. But when Lucy meets Matty – a human who doesn't quite fit their system – she begins to question the comfort of perfect sameness. As the two form an unlikely connection, Lucy must decide whether belonging is worth the cost of losing what makes her different. None
Casual Receptionist of the Quarter
Theatre
Comedy

Casual Receptionist of the Quarter

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Nicole Gulasekharam Between breaking up sexual activity in the steam room and reminding people it's maybe not a great idea to wear Ugg boots on the treadmill, this pathological people-pleasing gym receptionist does the best she can to tolerate the entitled whinging and elevated testosterone, at the side job that was meant to be temporary... ten years ago. Cancel that gym membership because these 60-tabata-minutes of apologetic comedy will be sure to leave you reaching for the defib. 'This is workplace comedy at its best' \*\*\*\*\* (TheAge.com.au). Audience participation Age category: 14+
Benjamin Quirk: Twink Death
Theatre
Comedy

Benjamin Quirk: Twink Death

19 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Benjamin Quirk Benjamin Quirk has it all. Good hair. Hot boyfriend. Near non-existent waist. But death comes for us all – and for him it's coming sooner than he thought. At the ripe old age of 28, he's facing death one new chest hair at a time. Join Benjamin in this whirlwind, genre-bending new solo show as he feverishly chases immortality and begs for a redemption arc not seen since Christ himself. 'The masterful work of someone very smart making jokes that are very stupid' (Magazine6000.com). 'Messy, chaotic, effortlessly blending comedy with vulnerability' (List). Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Patrick Monahan: I'm Not A Terrorist – I'm Freddie Mercury
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Since coming to England from Iran in 1980, if Patrick had £1 for every time someone called him a terrorist, he'd have enough money to run his own terrorist organisation. He has more in common with Freddie Mercury than Hezbollah. He has had visas turned down, extra checks and restricted access. He has 60 minutes to prove: I'm not a terrorist. 'His kind of funny is an irresistible force' (Scotsman). 'Monahan is clever, very funny and hugely likeable' (Scottish Field) 'Has his audiences in stitches from the off' \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk). Audience participation Age category: 16+
123movies.com
Comedy
Sketch

123movies.com

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Chuck 'n' Jeck A chaotic, chronically online, sketch comedy version of the Oscars. You'll meet all the usual award ceremony characters – hosts, winners, fashion correspondents and Stephen Graham. We explore this year's best documentaries, celebrate the celebrities we lost in 2025 (and predict those we'll lose in 2026) and even enjoy some lovely adverts. A statement on behalf of Chuck'n'Jeck: Whilst surprised, Chuck'n'Jeck are honoured to have been asked to host this year's Oscars. Please respect our privacy at this time whilst we learn, listen and digest this information and listen and learn with our families. x. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Amadan and Mortair Kill the King
Theatre
Comedy

Amadan and Mortair Kill the King

7 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

Tartan Tabletop When two loyal guardsmen accidentally kill their king, they must scramble to set things right. This play is a rollercoaster hour of non-stop gags, demonic jesters and crab rangoon. Will our heroes make it out alive!? Probably not. Amadan and Mortair: Kill the King is the writing debut of Alex Bathe and Josh Aitken, the creatives behind the hit Dungeons & Dragons live show Tartan Tabletop. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Unheard Voices, Unbroken Spirits
Theatre
Musical

Unheard Voices, Unbroken Spirits

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

TAME Unheard Voices, Unbroken Spirits is a powerful modern musical that brings the lived reality of the Scottish care system to the stage. This is not just a show; it is a collective anthem written, produced and performed by young care-experienced people. Through an emotional, contemporary score, we follow a group of friends fighting for their futures while navigating love, loss and identity. In a world that often looks away, these voices refuse to be silenced. Raw, beautiful and deeply moving, this is the vital story of a generation's unbroken spirit. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
Support Group
Comedy
Stand-up

Support Group

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Kwami Odoom and Jack Henry Kwami Odoom (winner: Max Turner Prize 2025) and Jack Henry (finalist: LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2025) need some help. Kwami is worried he'll be a bad father, Jack can't work out how to be gay, sane and sexy all at the same time. Two very different guys, two very different problems and not a single solution between them. They need some outside perspective. They need a support group. They need you. A sharp, honest and hilarious split-bill for anyone who's ever thought that whatever it is they're doing, they're doing it wrong. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Parasocial Activity
Theatre

Parasocial Activity

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Gallus and Silly Mission Productions Jenny meets her favourite A-List celebrity in Costa and they instantly fall in love. She knows that they are meant to be, but some jealous sceptics don't seem to agree. How far will she go in the name of love? Parasocial Activity is a dark comedy exploring parasocial relationships in the digital age. Praise for previous work: 'A triumph' \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com), 'Martha had my attention instantly' \*\*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com), 'An intricately written, impeccably acted, and perfectly pitched piece of Fringe theatre' \*\*\*\*\* (BingeFringe.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
The Oxford Imps: Improvised Comedy Hour!
Comedy
Improv
The Oxford Imps A fun, fast-paced comedy show, made up entirely on the spot from your suggestions! The Imps have been a Fringe fixture for 20 years, captivating audiences with Whose Line Is It Anyway-style improvised mayhem. Get ready for improvised scenes, songs, raps, musicals and more from Oxford's wittiest minds. Perfect for teens and families! Audience participation
Aquapella
Music

Aquapella

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

With a track record of acclaimed performances across the UK and on Broadway, Aquapella returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for their tenth consecutive year, ready to captivate audiences all over 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
The Cambridge Impronauts
Comedy
Improv

The Cambridge Impronauts

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

The show consists of a set of short improvised games, which can vary from performance to performance. In these games, we perform fun scenes inspired by audience prompts. In a format similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?, we'll entertain and delight with classic and wacky improv games. Each scene is short and sweet and will involve plenty of audience interaction in the form of prompts and ideas. Each show will also feature games of our own invention! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
Joe Casey and Pierce Higgins: Northern Soul
Comedy
Stand-up
Joe Casey and Pierce Higgins Joe Casey and Pierce Higgins present a split-bill stand-up show from two of the Scottish scene's fastest rising stars. Joe Casey has been shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards while Pierce Higgins has supported Paddy McDonnell, Stuart McPherson and Gary Faulds on tour. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Broke and Fabulous in the 21st Century
Theatre
Comedy
Beacon and Tide Productions Broke and Fabulous in the 21st Century is an unabashed dramedy about two fabulous best friends, Alex and Petunia, chasing their dreams and navigating love in their chaotic 30s. This millennial love letter is a riotous ode to friendship, ambition and the ridiculousness of modern love. So come grab a drink, darlings! and let us split your sides with this honestly raucous, raunchy play, proving that even broke and frazzled you can always be fabulous…. Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Boy in a Box
Theatre

Boy in a Box

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

THEATRE•TASTE Through the lens of a brilliant, cancelled Professor of American History, Boy dissects and exposes the systemic racism that built the United States. Through abstract realism and historical analysis, it is a stark warning of what lies ahead if we 'let the boy out of the box'. Directed by Thomas Zoeschg and developed at The Actors Studio™, writer/performer Coates has performed in New York, Off-Broadway and throughout the US with fifty years of theatrical experience. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
EIGHT: The One (Wo)Man Drag King Musical Parody
Theatre
Cabaret
Hannah Clift Henry VIII has returned to the land of the living to discover he is exclusively remembered as that bloke with six wives. So there was only one thing for it. Henry is clearing his name in a musical drag extravaganza. Featuring parodies of songs by Meatloaf, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran and more, this bonkers show explores the lesser known side of the Tudor king. Inspired by the drag performers of the Victorian Music Hall, melodramatic rock music and musical theatre, EIGHT is a parody musical written and performed by Hannah Clift. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Sexual references. Misogyny.
The Oxford Gargoyles: Jazz A Cappella
Music
Jazz

The Oxford Gargoyles: Jazz A Cappella

18 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2026

The Oxford Gargoyles Internationally renowned jazz a cappella ensemble 'The Oxford Gargoyles' return to the Fringe, bringing their unique blend of close harmony, slick choreography and black-tie charm. Performing a range of styles from Sinatra's swing and Simone's soul to the drama of West Side Story and classic pop hits, this show has something for everyone. Expect their characteristically decadent sound, rich with sumptuous harmonies and vibrant rhythms. Do not miss this eclectic hour of music and chat, showcased by the brightest young talents in jazz vocal harmony and sure to leave you dancing in your seats! Audience participation
Lianna Holston: Haha, Oh God 2.0
Comedy
Stand-up

Lianna Holston: Haha, Oh God 2.0

5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Lianna Holston Haha, Oh God 2.0 is a work in progress show in which Lianna Holston asks the true and necessary question: does ANYONE want to kiss? If you come to this show you will learn one (1) big secret. Lianna's accolades include: BBC New Comedy Awards 2025, Funny Women Stage Award 2025 (Semi-Finalist), Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2024 (2nd Place), once did a wall sit for 2.5 minutes (2013). 'A comic you'd definitely want to hear more from' (Chortle.co.uk). Tickets are Pay What You Want, pls come xoxo. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Joshy in Paris
Comedy

Joshy in Paris

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Joshua Hauville Aussie comedian Joshua Hauville presents a spectacular comedy cabaret that shares the story of a gay Australian trying to make it as a creative superstar in the piss-ridden streets of Paris. Like Emily in Paris but gay and broke, told through a camp blend of stand-up, cabaret and clowny burlesque. After touring the show throughout Australia, Europe and the UK, this show is glitzier, grungier and gayer than ever. Join Joshy as he braves a slew of ridiculous scenarios. Will he triumph over Paris, or will France smoke this fag just like every other? Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
Alan Jay: Hell Hath No Humour Like a Gayboy Scorned
Comedy
Stand-up
Alan Jay In just a few short years, Alan Jay has become one of Scottish comedy's most exciting newcomers. Acclaimed for taking a life fraught with adversity and turning it into sharp punchlines, clever writing and topping it all off with his happy-go-lucky style and charisma. Much like his life, Alan's comedy pulls no punches, and this long-awaited debut will showcase the Leicester Square New Comedian finalist and BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist at his most real, raw and refined yet! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Dungeons and Shakespeare
Theatre
Comedy

Dungeons and Shakespeare

5 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026

The Best Medicine Productions Welcome to a world where you can see the greatest characters from Shakespeare face horrific monsters from Dungeons & Dragons! Inspired by the Bard. Determined by dice. Brought to life on stage. Join in an epic adventure that is different every time as audience chooses and the roll of giant dice decides if the heroes live or die. All the world's a game... Come be a player. Audience participation
A Queer Little Murder
Theatre

A Queer Little Murder

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Savannah Hankinson When a dead body is discovered in a small and incredibly queer town, the audience must decide who committed the murder. Every queer stereotype is a suspect in this whodunnit! Audience participation Age category: 16+
(No) Refunds
Theatre

(No) Refunds

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

For the Fun (No) Refunds is an interactive game show play hosted by Tiffany Gold, an old-school American host and model presenter all-in-one who quite literally depends on your entertainment. One premium ticket holder, dubbed the Star Player for the evening, will compete in three games designed to amuse the audience and showcase their talents. Only those best-suited to handle the demands of stardom will walk away with a full refund. Do you have what it takes? Audience participation, More information The Star Player is onstage for the duration of the show, and experiences a much higher level of interactivity. That ticket is for 18+ only. The show includes significant improv and Star Player input, which can result in potentially distressing themes. Age category: 16+
Amanda Hursy: Death of a Saleswoman (WIP)
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling
Amanda Hursy A new show about masking in the corporate sales world for over 20 years and accidentally becoming a comedian – only to discover a crossover that has both saved and ruined her life. After her break-out success in her debut in 2025, join Amanda as she questions if it is too late to dare to dream as she dreads having to 'circle back'. 'Amanda is a very talented stand-up and comparisons must be made to the late, great Janey Godley' \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'Great Storyteller' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Sarah Bradley: How to Write a Romcom
Comedy
Stand-up
Improv

Sarah Bradley: How to Write a Romcom

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Sarah Bradley Ever wished life was more like a movie? Join romantic comedy scholar Sarah Bradley as she takes you through a journey of comforting cliches, timeless tropes, falling-in-love montages and predictable endings. We'll attempt to answer the big questions (can enemies really become lovers? Is working in print media the real secret to finding love? Can you choose yourself and still get a happily ever after?), while coming up with a love story all our own. Reality is overrated anyway. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical
Theatre
Musical

Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical

5 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Vine & Light / Rhymes with Purple A bold retelling of Sophocles's tragedy set in Thebes, California. The Oracle summons audience-citizens and invokes the ancient rites of drama and democracy to address a crisis. Two brothers, gay activist Nikolas and conservative cop Elias – are dead after a protest on the capitol steps. When the Governor proclaims one a hero and the other erased, defiant sister Tigg and best friend Henry risk everything for justice and love. The score delivers both burden and joy as it navigates human need, political greed, and grassroots resistance as survival. There is no sitting out. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
The Heterosexuals
Comedy

The Heterosexuals

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Johnnie McNamara Walker A deep dive into the shocking world of heterosexuality! They walk among us!! But where did they come from? And what do they think they're wearing? Find out in this explosive solo show based on undercover research gathered while posing as one of their own! Combining storytelling, satire and deep personal humiliation, The Heterosexuals are here to spill the T on what The Queers really think about The Straights. 'Comic genius' \*\*\*\*\* (Irish Times). 'Electric stage presence' \*\*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHubs.com). 'Fringe's best... Exquisitely energetic' (Orlando Sentinel). Winner: Outstanding Theatre Award (FringeReview.co.uk). Winner: English Comedy Award (Montreal Fringe). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Candace Bryan: Don't Be Ridiculous, Everybody Wants This
Comedy
Stand-up
Candace Bryan What kind of person leaves an online review for a toilet brush? What happens when you bomb a job interview at Vogue Magazine? Can you post a thirst trap on Goodreads.com? American comedian Candace Bryan answers some of the most important questions of our time in this uproarious, joke-packed hour about trying not to become a shopaholic in a world where the mall is literally in your pocket. 'Sharp wit and expertly crafted stand-up... an extraordinary talent' \*\*\*\* (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Nate Kitch Replica
Comedy

Nate Kitch Replica

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Nate Kitch I return (again), industry plant, hat in hand, more jackets, sold out, similar. A version of a comedy show of a life manufactured, all to scale (1:1) but what if I broke it? Pockets are getting full, weighed down: stars, nominations, a urinal or a lid. Don't narrow your gaze, I'm stuck and cannot go back to your frownland. 'Post-modern yet old school... glorious' (List). 'A comic masterclass... like jazz' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Clearly a case of emperor's new clothes' (Audience Review). \*\*\*\*\** (Chortles.co.uk). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Alice Keys: Rocket Fan
Comedy

Alice Keys: Rocket Fan

5 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

Alice Keys Following a run of sold-out London shows, musical comedy star Alice Keys brings her one-woman Elton John sing-along romcom to Edinburgh. Expect silliness, glittering glasses and plenty of (optional) singalongs drawn from Elton's iconic back catalogue. Where will Alice's yellow brick road lead her? Will her story end happily ever after? Will her costumes fit behind the piano? Find out at Rocket Fan, 60 feel-good minutes of love, story and laughter. Audience participation Age category: 14+
A Man Proposes to a Balloon, or Possibly Something Worse
Theatre
Mark Daniels Writer Mikey's decided two things: he's ready to propose to his partner and he's going to practise his proposal speech on a balloon first. Coming to the same park bench every day, a strange relationship develops and soon, the balloon starts talking back to him. Written by stand-up comedian and So You Think You're Funny finalist, Mark Daniels, this ridiculous dark comedy is a story of love, loneliness and a gay man's relationship with his city. Oh, and it's also about a passive aggressive b*tch of a talking balloon. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Gareth Gwynn: Cyril
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling

Gareth Gwynn: Cyril

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Gareth Gwynn Cyril Gwynn (1897-1988), also known as The Bard Of Gower, was a tall, sunburnt, unsmiling farmer. Gareth Gwynn (1983-Present) is none of these things. Gareth did not spend WWI in the Navy, has never been shipwrecked, run a farm or emigrated to Australia, but he has found a book of poems by Cyril and is determined to find something they have in common. Solo stand-up debut from the co-writer of BBC One Wales' Tourist Trap, BBC Radio 4's Ankle Tag, as heard on The Now Show, TL;DR and Gareth Gwynn Hasn't Fin-. 'Hilarious' (Guardian). None Age category: 12+
HR The Musical
Comedy

HR The Musical

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Artsense Productions A performance revue like you'll never get in an office, this riotous workplace satire takes on the ridiculous in the form of the blues, rap, plainchant and more to see what's not meeting expectations. Covering off transparent coworker communications, DEI, the human-AI showdown and endless restructuring, the show was the runaway hit of NZ International Comedy Festival 2024, and has just completed a triumphant Australian tour. Gather your coworkers and get to this close-to-the-bone work! 'A comic triumph' \*\*\*\*\* (GlamAdelaide.com.au). 'Powerful' \*\*\*\*½ (TheUpsideNews.com, Adelaide). 'An instantly relatable gem' \*\*\*\* (List). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Claire Robin: NUN SLUT
Comedy

Claire Robin: NUN SLUT

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Claire Robin Convent. Clown. Communion. An absurd journey through religion and the body, Nun Slut is a delightful mashup of physical comedy, sketch and cabaret. Join "fearless" performer Claire Robin in her multi award-winning hour of critically acclaimed chaos. Nun? Slut? It's a spectrum. We're all on it. 'Wildly comic... a must-see' \*\*\*\*\* (List). Winner: Best Comedy, Sydney Fringe 2025. Winner: Best Comedy Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe 2025. Winner: Best Comedy, Newcastle Fringe 2026. Winner: Hollywood Fringe Tour Ready Award, Sydney Fringe 2025. Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature
Endometriosis: The Musical
Theatre
Musical
Comedy

Endometriosis: The Musical

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Ripped Nylons Productions Must see, must hear, period! Jane has big business dreams, a mysterious illness and doctors who couldn't care less. Endometriosis: The Musical follows one woman's hilarious, infuriating and ultimately triumphant journey through a healthcare system that seems to value neither health nor care. Set to a score so catchy it'll be stuck in your head for weeks – you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll probably do both at the same time! Winner of all three major awards at the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival, Endometriosis makes its Edinburgh debut. Come for the laughs. Stay for the standing ovulation! Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Extra Lives: The Interactive Video Game Concert
Music
Storytelling
Extra Lives Extra Lives is the world's first live-scored audience RPG... and YOU control the adventure. Vote to decide what happens next while a live band performs the soundtrack in real time! Inspired by classic video games, Extra Lives blends live music, storytelling and interactive gameplay into an epic journey where anything can happen. Three different Extra Lives adventures run throughout Fringe; each performance unfolds differently depending on the audience's decisions, unlocking new story paths, twists and endings. Come back, make different decisions and experience a new quest. To the next level! Strobe lighting, More information Brief strobe lighting effects may occur during a few musical crescendos.
Ikea Wars
Comedy

Ikea Wars

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Social Club Productions IKEA WARS is back! It's time once again 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+
Brendan Scannell: The Abyss
Comedy
Stand-up

Brendan Scannell: The Abyss

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

RBM Comedy Making his Edinburgh debut, Emmy-nominated comedian Brendan Scannell descends into the depths of his brain, where his Irish mother is a life coach who is obsessed with death, his bipolar brother is psychically communicating with Gwyneth Paltrow and his inner child is a total asshole. Brendan starred in the Netflix dark comedy Bonding and Paramount's TV adaptation of Heathers. He was a Just For Laughs New Face of Stand-up and has headlined at Netflix is a Joke and NY Comedy Festival. The Abyss is a love letter to chaotic families everywhere. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
A Public Display of Affection
Theatre

A Public Display of Affection

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Jonathan Wilson / Rhymes with Purple At a queer community event, an "inspirational" elder steps up to deliver the speech everyone expects: warm, wise and reassuring. Instead, he tells the truth. Funny, furious and deeply human, this solo show tumbles through 1970s Toronto bars, police raids, bathhouses, AIDS wards and the polished cruelty of rainbow capitalism. Friends are lost, old compromises resurface and survival proves messier than nostalgia allows. This is a sharp, unsentimental reckoning with queer history, intergenerational memory and what it really means to live long enough to watch your identity become marketable. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Gridlock
Theatre

Gridlock

5 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

KD Film Productions Gridlock is a one-act play about a couple at a crossroads. They are stuck in traffic – both literally and figuratively. As Alexa and Thomas wait for the traffic to subside, they start reminiscing on moments that shaped their relationship, ultimately trying to answer the questions: how did we get here and where are we going? \*\*\*\* (Herald). \*\*\*\* (AcrossTheArts.co.uk). \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk). Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Long Way Home
Theatre

Long Way Home

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Layla Warren Layla, an Iranian refugee, escapes war and rebuilds herself in American television. But when her dream begins to fracture, the past she once fled quietly returns. Long Way Home is a solo performance blending humour, storytelling and cultural insight. Tracing the distance between survival and identity. From Tehran to broadcast studios, it asks what must be sacrificed, reshaped or concealed in order to be seen. And how do you find home when it feels like you've left it behind? Directed by Sepy Baghaei. Dramaturg – Pilar Alessandra. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing, More information Use of racial slurs
What's the Craic, God?
Theatre

What's the Craic, God?

17 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Rebecca Donovan Aoife is 17, about to graduate her all girls catholic school, desperate to escape her rural Irish town and is definitely not... gay. With a mother who avoids hard conversations, a father who prefers whiskey to parenting and a town that treats different like a dirty word, Aoife has one goal: get the f*ck to London and never look back. Leaving means losing everything she's ever known. Staying means suffocating. And God? He's really not helping. Aoife wrestles with the question that haunts her the most: if she admits the truth, what happens next? Strobe lighting Age category: 14+
MCU: Musical Comedians Unite!
Comedy

MCU: Musical Comedians Unite!

12 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026

Alexis Sakellaris Edinburgh's FIRST musical comedy line-up night, featuring the Fringe's most exciting musical comedians. With a rotating mix of emerging and established acts, we bring you exquisite comedy on top of live music, original songs, parodies and yes, even rapping... Come discover our superpowers! We're all heroes here. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Big Dog
Theatre
Comedy

Big Dog

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Currie Productions Eve lands a ghostwriting job for a major true crime podcaster. Should be easy, right? She's intelligent and doesn't care about rising through the ranks. Besides, she has her own hidden agenda. But as the boundaries between ethics, ambition and self-preservation blur, Eve finds herself overly invested and increasingly implicated in the very systems she is questioning. Big Dog is a comedy which interrogates the true crime industry, influencer culture and workplace politics. It asks who gets to tell certain stories, who profits from them, and who ultimately bears the emotional consequences. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Vasthy and Friends: Sing, Dance, Play!
Kids
Theatre
Musical
Vasthy and Friends Join Vasthy and Friends for a joyful interactive family musical filled with songs, dancing, laughter and heart. Created by eight-time Broadway performer Vasthy Mompoint and producer Leanna Gadow, this playful show invites little ones and their grown-ups to move, imagine and celebrate together. With music, connection and plenty of audience participation, Vasthy and Friends: Sing, Dance, Play! creates a welcoming space where children can explore big feelings, belonging and joy. Perfect for young audiences and families looking for an uplifting, engaging experience. Audience participation
Sobremesa
Theatre

Sobremesa

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Table 61 Productions We've all been stuck at dinner with someone who won't stop talking. One more drink. One more opinion. One more thing they have to say. It's Alma's birthday, and her sister Billie has brought her new boyfriend to dinner. Initially, he seems perfect. But as the wine flows, conversations about religion, politics, money and sex become heated, and Alma feels increasingly unsettled by the man sitting across the table. An intimate drama about sisterhood, memory and misogyny, Sobremesa asks how well we know the people we love and whether or not we should protect them from their own mistakes. More information Contains strong language and adult themes. Age category: 16+
Crapp's River
Theatre
Musical

Crapp's River

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Sacred Heart University Repertory Theatre Company Returning after a sold-out run! Your favourite fabulously dysfunctional family is back... but they've taken a wrong turn into Crapp's River! This outrageous, unauthorized musical parody of the beloved Schitt's Creek follows Moira, Johnny, David and Alexis facing their most over-the-top challenge yet: surviving small-town chaos again, but worse! As the town gears up for the Crapp's River Bicentennial Parade, one question looms: who will be crowned Grand Marshal? Relive an original episode featuring original songs, ridiculous plot twists and all the family drama you never knew you needed. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That!
Theatre
Daniel Taylor Productions Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers. Its been over 30 years since the comedian's untimely demise, this hilarious show was written and produced by Daniel Taylor. Danny steps into Tommy's gigantic shoes and does an amazing job of bringing this comic genius back to life – recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring magic for anyone who missed the original or for those who were left wanting more. None
Lost the Plot: An Improvised Musical
Theatre
Musical

Lost the Plot: An Improvised Musical

21 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Lost Improv Get lost in a new musical every night. Give us a location and we'll provide the rest. Expect glittering harmonies, hilarious characters and heart-wrenching drama... all made up entirely on the spot! After a sold-out debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, and fresh from their residency at the Omnibus Theatre in London, Lost the Plot returns to Edinburgh Fringe, where every night is opening night. Featuring a cast of seasoned improvisers and West End performers. 'A masterclass in the art of improv.' (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). None Age category: 12+
Stayin' Alive
Theatre

Stayin' Alive

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Victoria Oxley, One Madam Productions Maggie's nan is dead, her therapist is useless, and her sister is threatening to knock her out. Maggie? She's still in her nan's house. The walls are closing in, but somewhere between the Blue Anchor pub, a couple of dodgy tribute acts and a broken Alexa, she might figure out how she got here, and find a reason to stay. A darkly funny, brutally honest show from Victoria Oxley, told with biting wit, and the heart and humour of Liverpool. 'Honest, raw and impossible to ignore' \*\*\*\*\* (ArtsReviewHub.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Lizzy Sunshine
Comedy

Lizzy Sunshine

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Liz Coin When her partner doesn't show, Lizzy Sunshine makes the audience her co-star. She promised a two-person show. She got... you. Following sold-out runs at Soho Playhouse and beyond, Liz Coin is BACK with this chaotic, feel-good spectacle! Expect a fast-paced hour packed with gags gone wrong, big characters and something real just beneath the surface. 'A smart piece of theater masquerading as a clown show' \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreVillage.co.uk). 'A master of comedy & audience engagement' \*\*\*\*\* (RichardsTheatreReviews.com). \*\*\*\*\* (Young-Perspective.net). \*\*\*\*\* (EvulveProductions.com). \*\*\*\*\** (Liz's Mom). Audience participation Age category: 14+
Pirates: You Wouldn't Steal A Boat
Comedy
History

Pirates: You Wouldn't Steal A Boat

5 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

Spruce Moose Comedy Fringe smash-hit Pirates returns – bigger, louder, and sillier than ever! 'Total joy' \*\*\*\*\* (TheWeeReview.com). After a dastardly betrayal, wannabe pirate captain Sharkbait Mulligan finds himself with just the clothes on his chest and the rum on his chest. Together with first/best/only mate Louie, the pair race against time to hunt for revenge, gold, and bootleg DVDs. Expect action-packed adventure, nautical nonsense and the real* Orlando Bloom. (*not really). 'You laugh so hard your tummy hurts... timbers shivered' \*\*\*\* (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). None Age category: 12+
STAY
Theatre
Comedy

STAY

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Ines Wurth Presents Sally loves her organized, independent, private life. She answers to no-one but herself... until one day a small act of kindness, for a kid she barely knows, sends her head first into the orbit of a grieving widower and his strong-willed child. Suddenly everything changes. Stay is a sharply funny, deeply moving solo show about love arriving unexpectedly, grief rewriting the rules and family being made in real time. With wit and candour, Sally charts an unexpected journey from bystander to caregiver, discovering that staying, through chaos, sorrow and love, may be the bravest act of all. None Age category: 16+
Northern Lights Presents... Horrible Harmonies (History as You've Never Heard It Before!)
Music
Northern Lights A Cappella History gets remixed! Strap in as Northern Lights, Durham University's National A Cappella Champions, takes you on a musical journey through time. From ancient legends to modern icons, we bring the greats of history to life through powerhouse vocals, stunning harmonies and award-winning choreography. Packed with pop bangers, sharp comedy and (somewhat...) accurate historical accounts, this is history as you've never experienced it before! Come for the laughs, stay for the vocal brilliance, and leave wondering why history was ever taught any other way! Audience participation
In A Bad Way
Theatre
Comedy

In A Bad Way

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Isolde Fenton Grá is sick. With what, she's not sure. Blood clots, maybe? Foreign Accent Syndrome, possibly? Bum cancer – most definitely; the ginger one from Desperate Housewives has it, like. In a GP in Dublin, she's with the Doctor (for the fifth time this month) and she won't rest until she has a diagnosis. A darkly comedic, touching, fast-paced one woman show about hypochondria. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Puck Bunnies: A Heated Rivalry Drag Musical Parody
Comedy
Puck Bunnies Since Heated Rivalry graced our screens, there's been a collective yearning throughout the world. That yearning comes to the stage with Puck Bunnies: A Heated Rivalry Drag Musical Parody show that's definitely not associated with the TV show. From tuna melts to Rozanov's bodacious booty, we'll see you at the cottage... or in this case, The Gilded Balloon.. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
Hater
Theatre

Hater

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Brava Guava An unhinged Chinese actress stalks another Chinese actress because they are the same casting type, accidentally turns both their lives around and achieves spiritual enlightenment... This hilarious new comedy follows two women with anger issues as they stalk another woman to feel better about themselves. Hater is an absurdly comic yet surprisingly moving play about living with CPTSD. Fast-paced and emotionally charged, this play explores the lasting impact of domestic abuse, the challenges of sisterhood and the origins of untameable rage. This unpredictable three-hander charts the convoluted journey towards healing with anime music and a Muay Thai fight. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
Maxx Eddy: Bi Meets World
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling

Maxx Eddy: Bi Meets World

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Maxx Eddy Comedian Maxx Eddy has spent his life trying to be an alpha male, despite being wimpy and bisexual. His pursuit of manliness takes him across the world to meet a Brazilian woman he met online, with predictably chaotic results. Blending stand-up and storytelling, this raucous debut explores queerness, masculinity and how the two can coexist. Maxx was named a New Face of Comedy at Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival and recently made his American TV debut on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Good Girl
Fetish
Kink
Theatre

Good Girl

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Bespoke Plays Leave after the first lie. That's what everyone says, isn't it? It's good advice. Because it's a lot harder to leave after the second. Or the third. With her marriage imploding, Alix makes a final, desperate attempt to keep it all together by... posting a nude. On the internet. (She doesn't show her face, she's not insane). Overnight, she finds herself catapulted into a world of kink, curiosity and – unexpectedly – the support of a community she never knew existed. Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
Michael McPheat is BRUTAL!
Comedy
Stand-up

Michael McPheat is BRUTAL!

17 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Michael McPheat An immersive comedy show about Milton Keynes Shopping Centre? Oh, go on then. So You Think You're Funny? 2024 semi-finalist and interior designer Michael McPheat presents a WIP masterpiece celebrating the beauty of his hometown. A high-energy spectacle confronting mortality, memory and modernism, set in the utopian town of the future, now named 'One of the worst places to live in Britain.' Developed with Soho Theatre Labs Plus and Elf Lyons. 'We feel McPheat's sincerity in everything he says, and it only makes his jokes all the funnier' \*\*\*\* (PepperAndSalt.uk). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Nothing Personal
Theatre
Comedy

Nothing Personal

18 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Ally Ryan After her sold out Dublin Fringe run, Ally Ryan brings Nothing Personal to Edinburgh. Megan's a struggling comedian who discovers that audiences love bad date stories. To get material for her stand-up she sets out to go on as many bad dates as possible. But, when she unexpectedly falls for a potential victim she must choose between her ambition and a chance at love. A darkly funny one-woman romcom about ambition, self-sabotage and the impossible choice between love and success. Presented with Belly of the Whale Theatre. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Scenes discussing sexual violence Age category: 16+
Celine Kuklowsky: Bed Boy
Comedy

Celine Kuklowsky: Bed Boy

18 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Celine Kuklowsky Nominated for Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026, Bed Boy Celine Kuklowsky is existential, horizontal and probably fine. Not so much stand-up as lie-down comedy, join Celine as they explore why their body, your body and the planet's body all seem to be breaking at the same time. If this world makes you want to hide under the covers, this show is for you. Bed Boys of the world unite! Strong language/swearing
the Kobold Show!
Comedy

the Kobold Show!

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Durnmoose Entertainment In this clowny, crafty, physical theatre experience, a troupe of kobolds – small, lizard-like creatures from myth and tabletop gaming lore – stumble through a world of swords and sorcery, dragging you (lovingly) along for the ride. While the tales of epic heroes and dastardly villains unfold around them, the kobolds must tackle challenges like opening doors, defending their cheese from mice, and surviving their own shenanigans. These cannon-fodder sidekicks are looking to claim the limelight for themselves... by any means necessary. Audience participation
Sjur Hjeltnes: Go Go Go Cake and Piano
Comedy
Sjur Hjeltnes This show is a celebration of useless and delicious things such as art, music and cake. Things that have no practical application whatsoever. Not sensible, smart and efficient things, but things that are pleasurable in the moment and then gone, like a symphony or a piece of chocolate. Join Sjur Hjeltnes as he tries to explain the meaning of life in broken English, strolling with the sun in his back, a glass in hand, taking you on a musical exploration of pleasure and happiness, completely contrary to the Norwegian Health Board recommendations. Audience participation, More information Mild language Age category: 16+
Spooky Dookie: Cool New Planet!!
Comedy
Sketch

Spooky Dookie: Cool New Planet!!

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Claire McFadden & Maureen Monahan When? The dawn of time. Who? Two upstart planet designers pitching their idea for a brand new planet called Earth. Weaving together sketches, songs and improv, this show provides the audience a sneak peek at the exciting features of their proposed planet: rocks, cracks, pain, religion, microplastics, brand momentum and more. As sketch duo Spooky Dookie, Claire McFadden and Maureen Monahan have written and performed sketch shows all over America. Their combined credits include SNL, Jackbox Games, The Second City Mainstage, JFL Shorts, the Onion, Showtime, Comedy Central, Dropout and Good Mythical Morning. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
A STAN IS BORN! – Encore
Comedy

A STAN IS BORN! – Encore

6 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Alexis Sakellaris Born in New York City, Alexis is forced to follow his family to... rural Germany. Trapped in a culture clash, discovering pop divas online is his salvation: Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyoncé, Aretha... you name 'em, he got 'em. With 10 original songs, Alexis shares the queer joy in becoming a stan (a super-duper-uber fan). But stanning has limits. Somehow being obsessed with women makes you... g-gAy?! News to me... Can Alexis stan himself, conquer the German bullies and find the diva within? A campy, queer, heartfelt hour of musical comedy. Bo Burnham, but gay! Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Michelle Shocked: Bootleg This!
Music
Storytelling

Michelle Shocked: Bootleg This!

5 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Roadworks and TKD Productions Grammy Award-winning US music artist Michelle Shocked brings her brand new show to the Fringe (Her first UK shows in eight years). Blending music with memoir, Bootleg This! offers audiences a unique, live encounter with the stories behind the songs. Forty years after her legendary bootleg debut – surviving a 13-year blacklist – the Grammy winner returns with a vengeance. The show connects directly with the release of her audio memoir, Bootleg This! A fiercely original voice shaped by Texas folk, blues, with storytelling and spiritual conviction. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
Alexis Sakellaris: CHILD STAR (Work in Progress)
Comedy
Alexis Sakellaris What if you got a lifetime opportunity... at 15?? Alexis dreams of escaping rural Germany and in 2013, he's cast in Wir Rocken Barcelona, a bona fide German Glee. Child stardom's in sight! With five other talented teens, Alexis's whisked off to Spain. But things aren't as they seem... Between in-cast beef and problematic producers, Alexis grapples with being a minor on TV, while holding onto his biggest secret... With new original songs and unearthed footage, join acclaimed musical comedian Alexis Sakellaris (A STAN IS BORN!) as he dives into his cringiest moments. Strong language/swearing, More information Mentions of child abuse. Age category: 16+
The Upwards Journey of a Champagne Bubble
Theatre
All is Pink Productions The day has finally arrived for childhood romantics Daisy and Marmaduke. Their home is pristine, candles blazing, wine at the ready – but one final task remains: proving their love. In a near future where all must be in a state-validated relationship by 25, the young couple must convince a pair of visiting judges their bond deserves a future. But every relationship has its flaws – and Daisy and Marmaduke are hiding something far more dangerous than a simple blemish. And when the truth is exposed, their fight for love spirals into chaos... Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Already Here
Theatre

Already Here

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Ines Wurth Presents What happens when grief gets horny, tech gets spiritual, and love refuses to die? Susan, a widowed mom, invites an immortal (and horny) AI into her bedroom – and accidentally into her grief. Teo offers unconditional love, infinite patience, and a suspicious interest in kundalini energy. As Susan wraps herself in reiki, sound baths, and spiritual jargon like emotional bubble wrap, Teo suggests they take their intimacy to the next level. But grief and code aren't so easily transcended. Susan must decide – is this a widow's delusion or love's evolution – and does it even matter? Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody!

Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody!

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Sexy sports stars burn up the ice in this funny, filthy spoof of hockey's hottest romance. Packed with songs, sex jokes, scandal and more pucking innuendos than should legally fit into one show, this is an affectionate and outrageous musical send-up of passion, repression and the perfect foreplay to the rest of your night. Introducing Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two fiery rookies whose rivalry on the ice is matched only by that of their burning desire for each other. Meanwhile, romance is sparking between hockey star Scott Hunter and his local smoothie barista, Kip Grady, who equally struggle with their desire to live proudly as themselves. Both relationships are tested with family obligations, professional pressure, an overzealous intimacy coordinator and a cast of characters who lovingly parody the show that had audiences swooning, blushing and caring about hockey for the first time. Quick and Funny Musicals, a longtime Upright Citizens Brigade mainstay, are now widely known for turning pop culture obsessions into chaotic comedy musicals in Los Angeles for more than 15 years. The company is built around making ambitious, ridiculous shows quickly and putting them in front of an audience before anyone can talk them out of it. Its alumni include creator of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Rachel Bloom, comedy choreographer Kat Burns, Superstore and Fringe favourite Chris Grace, and a long list of Broadway performers, television actors and film and TV comedy writers. The team writes the book, songs, and staging for each show in a single month, building a repertoire of musical comedies that are scrappy by design and proudly overcommitted in execution.
Ed Patrick - Numb and Number

Ed Patrick - Numb and Number

7 Aug 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Following his hugely successfulCatch Your Breathtour, comedian and NHS anaesthetist Ed Patrick returns with his new hit show Numb and Number. Get your appointment while you can. As seen on Channel 4, Have I Got News For You and heard on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4and BBC Radio Scotland.
Best of So You Think You're Funny?
Comedy
Stand-up

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Gilded Balloon An unmissable line-up of fresh talent starring Reb Day, Joel Walker and Rachel Porter – 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: 16+
Kim Blythe: Puzzle

Kim Blythe: Puzzle

5 Aug 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Nominee 2025 & 2026.

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