Just The Tonic at the Caves

What's On @ Just The Tonic at the Caves

Comedy

Simon Harriyott: Autastic

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Simon Harriyott In his award-nominated stand-up show, Autastic, we meet Simon: a software-developing, Rubik's cube-solving, accordion-playing, anagram-spotting, blue plaque-collecting, grammar-correcting, manor-dwelling, bell-ringing, Morris-dancing nerd. Five years ago, Simon was surprisingly surprised to discover he is autistic. Join him as he questions everything he's ever done, dismantles his life, rebuilds it, and discovers the fantastic and drastic sides of autism. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Her Raving Mind

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Tríada Theatre Company EL is not well. Her weekly therapy sessions reveal more than she expected. As she shares her story, secrets and dark memories surface through a muddle of cathartic flashbacks and visceral 'rave-clubbing deliriums' played out in her mind. In these frantic moments, all EL can do is dance. The fateful journey of a tormented woman confronting the haunting shadows of narcissistic abuse amidst a disturbed reality and psychotic breakdowns. But as the story unfolds, does a new, unsettling truth emerge? A Greco-British rave tragicomedy unravelling the complex mind of an abuse survivor. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Blue Book Artist Management An odd title perhaps for a show taking place in Edinburgh, let alone in The Caves. But those familiar with Plato will understand the reference, as will those familiar with Donald J Trump. Simon hits 60 this year, and perhaps more significantly his daughter hits 21 and his son 18. He no longer needs to think of the children; his time is short and with no more shackles on his instinct, he'll give you the raw, unlubricated truth. 'A masterclass' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Outstanding' \*\*\*\*½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' \*\*\*\* (Times). Audience participation Age category: 14+

Theatre

Cabaret

After-Hours Burlesque Club

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Scotland International Burlesque Festival The late night sultry Burlesque party where anything goes! Sizzling strip tease and alternative variety in the intimate Fancy Room at the historic Caves. Leave your inhibitions at the door as we shimmy into the After-Hours Burlesque Club! A part of the newly formed Scotland International Burlesque Festival. From the producers of Best of Burlesque, Sexy Circus Sideshow, Best of Cabaret, All-Stars Burlesque and more. International headliners, spectacular showstoppers, industry innovators and rising newcomers on the scene. After-Hours Burlesque Club is the ultimate late night party at the 2025 Fringe. Everyone welcome! Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Beth Knight: Who Told You to Be Small

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Beth Knight Beth Knight used nude self-portraits to overcome the shame she held about her body. Now she's blending her paintings and comedy into an hour show about her fight with internalized patriarchy. 'This show is an example of why the Fringe is wonderful (the show is wonderful too)' \*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). Nudity Age category: 16+

Comedy

Storytelling

Fly Trap

4 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Maria Mainelli A story of being an artist, licking an armpit and losing yourself. Follow Maria as she takes her grandmother's advice, 'you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar', to heart. But too much honey only gets you into sticky situations. Covering topics like middle-school pool parties, braces and the horrors of getting a degree in the arts, it's a show as full of humour as it is heartbreak. Recently seen at Pittsburgh Fringe, Camden Fringe, Atlanta Fringe, and The Atlanta Theatre. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Sketch

Chimp Cocktail

1 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025

Infinite Monkey Theater Company Chimp Cocktail is composed of the most brilliant sketch comedy minds of the post-World War II, pre-World War III generation. These courageous morons joined forces to create an hour of outrageous hahas. Whether you've been experiencing fever dreams or you'd like to experience one for the first time, Chimp Cocktail is an absurd response to our absurd times. Chimp Cocktail headlined NYC SketchFest 2024 and currently holds an off-Broadway residency at The Players Theatre. No two Chimp Cocktail shows are the same. Chimp Cocktail is an Infinite Monkey Theater Company production. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Cabaret

Best of Cabaret 2025

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Scotland International Burlesque Festival Best of Cabaret from the Fringe returns for a 5th year with an all-star diverse rotating cast of international seasoned artists in the genre. A part of the new Scotland International Burlesque Festival. Vivacious vocalists, variety, circus, comedy and award-winning headline burlesque stars to complete the night. Best of Cabaret showcases a round up of the finest acts at the 2025 Fringe in one stellar showcase. The hottest cabaret ticket in town! Back due to high demand. New show nightly. Nudity Age category: 16+

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

The Detective's Demise

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Grownup Playhouse Fringe 2024 sell-out murder-mystery comedy musical returns to the Fringe! Detective Ben Stone is murdered at his own birthday party, snuffed out like a candle on a cake. Five suspects have means, motive and opportunity, but with Stone lying stone dead, sleuth Molly Evans must take on the investigation... With showstopping songs and devilish twists, join Molly to try and solve the jaw-dropping murder, as the ever more ridiculous motives of the suspects are uncovered one by one – until the killer is finally revealed. Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Blue Book Artist Management The triumphant return of the show that took its first, adorably wobbly steps in Edinburgh 2023. And yet, like the ship of Theseus, or Trigger's broom, according to your level of education, all new! Two years of touring have seen this show continually growing and interweaving new strands of thought and comic invention. Memory, time, grief and scissors – all combine to deliver perhaps Evans' most satisfying show yet, for its final victory lap and curtain call. 'A masterclass' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Outstanding' \*\*\*\*½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' \*\*\*\* (Times). Audience participation Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

1 And Done

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Henning Nilsen and Salma Lyons Two of UK's newest award-winning stand-up comedians come together for their Edinburgh debuts. With a blend of sharp one-liners and witty observational humour showcasing their unique voices and backgrounds, this dynamic duo delivers an unforgettable comedy experience. Salma is a passionate working-class Londoner telling funny observations about her Irish and Pakistani families. And with 40 million Instagram views, Henning leans heavily into his Norwegian deadpan persona. They both regularly gig with the UK's largest comedy clubs and have toured internationally in the US, Europe and Asia. £5 guaranteed entry. Book early! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

The Oxford Revue Presents: For Revue Dollars More

Comedy

Sketch

The Oxford Revue Presents: For Revue Dollars More

14 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Oxford Revue The Oxford Revue's 62nd annual Fringe show is 45 minutes of innovative sketch comedy, ranging from the observational to the musical to the absurd, all written and performed by the rising stars of British comedy from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes! Following a year of sold-out sketch and stand-up comedy shows in Oxford, and with alumni like Dame Maggie Smith, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Phillips, Stewart Lee, Armando Iannucci, Al Murray, Alan Bennett, Dudley Moore, and Monty Python's Michael Palin and Terry Jones, this is not one to be missed! None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Comedy

Italian Horror Stories

31 Jul 2025 - 3 Aug 2025

Grand Guignol de Milan Italian Horror Stories by Grand Guignol de Milan is a unique physical theater experience that reimagines the Italian inspirations behind Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Woman in Black. Combining expressive movement, dark humor, chilling tales, and moments of lively comedy, the show immerses the audience in a world of suspense and grotesque fun. The production masterfully blends comedy and horror, using vivid characters to evoke fear, laughter, and wonder. Perfect for fans of visceral performances and the macabre, Italian Horror Stories is an unforgettable celebration of Italy's gothic roots and their impact on classic horror tales. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

Escape Room: The Musical

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Grownup Playhouse A new comedy musical coming to the Fringe! Six college friends are tricked into reuniting at the debut Fringe performance of Escape Room: The Show. They must work out why, whilst trying to escape the room in front of you, the audience. Watch as their old issues resurface and new problems reveal themselves. With only 60 minutes on the clock, the pressure is on. Who will solve the room and who will fold under the pressure? Original songs, crazy characters and puzzling puzzles a-plenty. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

David Benaim A themed stand-up comedy show for spreadsheet experts and casual users alike, performed by a true piece of sheet. Sprinkled amongst the jokes you'll learn a few Excel tricks from pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David, who advises Microsoft on future directions for Excel. Growing up with a maths obsession shaped David's life and paved the way for him to become 'the Excel guy' at the office, attending spreadsheet conferences and mathem-antics. 'Benaim is informative and funny, whilst also giving a heartfelt performance' (TheMagdalen.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Improv

The Workplace

14 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Workplace: An Improvised Mockumentary Sitcom Delve into the dysfunctional lives of the employees of... We've not got that far yet! After sold-out shows in Cambridge, London and Brighton Fringe 2024, The Workplace has come to Edinburgh! Join us for your new favourite workplace sitcom. Based on suggestions from the audience, a new cast of eclectic characters live out the every day of working the 9 to 5, with ego clashes, office politics and absurd workplace situations. If you're a fan of The Office, Parks and Recreation, or comedy in general, this is a show you don't want to miss. Audience participation Age category: 12+

Comedy

Improv

Prop Roulette

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Compilation show where a range of comedians will be tested on their improv ability by trying to incorporate randomly assigned props as best as possible into their routine. Prize for best/most innovative use of a prop. Hosted by Matt Male. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Cabaret

All-Stars Burlesque 2025

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Scotland International Burlesque Festival The ultimate international burlesque extravaganza has returned a part of the new Scotland International Burlesque Festival. A celebration of bodies, tradition and inclusivity by award-winning, world-class artists and rising stars on the scene. Appearing in the historic surroundings of the Caves. Brought to you by the executive producer of five-star sell-out Fringe favourite Best of Burlesque, this new All-Stars Burlesque show pushes the boundaries of striptease one step further. Presenting prize winners from Europe's largest industry competition, World Burlesque Games, acclaimed show-stopping artists from around the globe and the hottest new stars around! Warning: may cause excitement! Nudity Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Daniel McKeon: Boyboss

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Juggler's Mistake In his debut stand-up hour, Daniel McKeon brings everything he kind of has to help you achieve something! From long-distance relationships to working in one-star pubs to disastrous headshots and more, Daniel will leave no humiliating stone unturned in his efforts to transform failure into a lifestyle brand. 'Slick. Well-written' (The Stand Comedy Club). 'His comic-cheekiness is endearing' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Sounded great from what I heard' (David Baddiel). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information References to drugs Age category: 14+

Comedy

Sketch

I Feel Sick

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Matt Jenner Best Comedy nominee, Melbourne Fringe 2023. Grownup stomps about stage in stupid hats and wigs, and calls it comedy. Embarassing. \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreMatters.com.au). \*\*\*\* (Lilithia.net). None Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Mullets With Attitude (MWA)

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Rob Nother and Dan Stephens Two mullets, one mic. The mullet has become as much a staple of Irishness as a pint of Guinness or the Blarney Stone, with hopes of looking like Paul Mescal but a reality of looking like Paul Messed-Up. Dan Stephens and Rob Nother might share the same hairstyle but their perspective on life and the way their hair is perceived couldn't be more different. Come see what happens when a Millennial and a Gen-Z mullet collide. Will it be all party or all business? Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Comedy

I Kissed Batman

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Lex Joyce in association with Shark Bait Theatre It's Halloween and the Rugby Team are throwing the party of the century. Steph has been working all year to get her nerdy friends invited and they're going to win the costume contest. But little does she know, the gang have other plans. Cass is planning the perfect courtship, her boyfriend Jason is planning a big question, her brother Damian and best friend Tim are planning on revealing a huge confession and nobody got the costume memo. I Kissed Batman is a fast-paced queer comedy for the pop-culture fanatic. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Naivety, Love and My Poor Interpretations of the Social Order on a Rainy Day

Comedy

Stand-up

Naivety, Love and My Poor Interpretations of the Social Order on a Rainy Day

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Josh Makinda A show about society and my poor interpretations of it, the naivety that I miss having and the things that are loving and concerning and good – by the way, I'm contractually obligated to make this funny, so I'll do that. Look at me with a (kinda) theme! 'Josh Makinda is a rarity... it's comedy of the first order' (West Australian). 'He's a very funny guy indeed, with a delightful ear for the mischievous and the surreal' (TheRealChrisparkle.com). None Age category: 14+

Books

Seeking a Pen Pal for the End of the World

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Eddie Jen After Trump 1.0's mob breached the US capitol to destroy democracy on January 6th, 2021, an immigrant drag queen attorney from San Francisco began writing to a retired, White, Republican woman in Bountiful, Utah – his high school English teacher from thirty years ago. What happens when the political discussions stop and the personal begins? Can you really be friends with your former teacher? An interactive performance, with reading and writing prompts. We tell the story of our lives. For everyone who remembers their English teachers most fondly. Audience participation Age category: 14+

Comedy

Improv

Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Ghostwriters No script, Sherlock! Stars of UK and Australian fringes take you on an award-winning improvised romp through the underworld of Victorian Britain, packed with shady villains, red herrings and the brilliant deductions of London's greatest detective. Light your (imaginary) pipe as an engrossing spontaneous mystery tale unfolds before you. Family friendly. 'Exhilarating! The best of its kind' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Excellent... very funny and beautifully devious' \*\*\*\* (FringeGuru.com). 'Copious amounts of talent and boundless potential' \*\*\*\* (PlaysToSee.com). 'Total mastery' \*\*\*\*\* (GreatScott.media). 'High-wire improvised storytelling' (Scotsman). Winner of Fringe World Variety Show Award at Perth Fringe. None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Some Young Boys

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Osman Shibli This split bill showcases the comedic talent of Jon and Osman, two funny fellas that are both youngsters and using their experiences living in England and abroad to make people laugh. Jon is a naive boy who'll make you laugh but also make you want to punch him in his face. Osman is a 21-year-old who has looked 30 for his entire life, including elementary school and mentally, he's still there. Don't let these art school wannabe looking boys fool you, they like football, too. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

The Sculpture

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Northern Lights Theatre It's 1928 and teenage actress Molly O'Day is Hollywood's newest star – and newest product to be packaged and sold. As her fame grows so does tabloid scrutiny of her body and Molly is told she must either lose weight or lose hope of making it in Hollywood. She goes to increasingly drastic lengths to conform to the industry's dangerous beauty ideals: from fad diets to the surgeon's knife. Featuring an original score, The Sculpture takes you back to the glitz and glamour of early Hollywood and tells the true and tragic story of Molly O'Day. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Adam Riley: Late-night Comedy in the Afternoon

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Adam Riley Looking for dark and dirty jokes but want to go to bed early? Then look no further! Join Adam Riley for an hour of flaps-to-the-wall stand-up from the man they couldn't cancel because he didn't have a career. It's one hilarious hour of late-night comedy. At 3.45pm! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Eric's Tales of the Sea – a Submariner's Yarn

Comedy

Storytelling

Eric's Tales of the Sea – a Submariner's Yarn

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Eric Award-winning storytelling. Real-life submariner gives unique insider view of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Heart-warming personal stories of danger, suspense and true love underwater. 'One in a million show' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). 'Quietly wonderful show' \*\*\*\* (The Times). 'Captivating' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Truly excellent' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Literally made me gasp out loud' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeGuru.com). 'Breathtaking' \*\*\*\* (List). 'Deeply moving' \*\*\*\* (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Uniquely delightful' \*\*\*\* (TheWest.com.au). 'Beautifully delivered tale of friendship' \*\*\*\*\* (Herald Sun). 'Beautifully crafted, deeply moving' (Timeout). 'Mesmerising' (Guardian). Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Troy Hawke (WIP)

18 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025

Curtis Brown Nascent, speculative and unprepared ideas from the founding member of the Greeters Guild that will undoubtedly change before forming the nucleus of the next worldwide sell-out tour show. One for those who like their Wagyu steak blue. None Age category: 14+

Comedy

Storytelling

The History of Electronic Music

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

History of Electronic Returning to the Fringe: Vinney, a comedian/DJ, uses a sampler to travel through time. What stolen sample is used on 30,000 tracks (and why didn't anyone get paid for it)? How did electronic music begin? Who's Roland? Laugh-out-loud, fascinating stories and samples – all with a rush of rave-nostalgia. 'Excellent, just excellent' (FatBoy Slim, Brighton Festival). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Alfie Brown: Popular Comedian

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Alfie Brown I was on Live at the Apollo, I got loads of stars in The Guardian. Presently, I have absolutely no idea what stand-up comedy is for. I'm writing some jokes, but I'm struggling to work out why. Honestly, I'm trying to make them as funny as possible, but what value do they have? Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Storytelling

Kevin James Doyle: Wild Card

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Kevin James Doyle Kevin James Doyle (The 30 Year Old Virgin, Diary of a Bald Kid, After Endgame) returns to Edinburgh with a storytelling comedy show where the audience decides what happens next. With a deck of note cards with categories like Embarrassing Stories, Weird Encounters and Big Mistakes, Doyle lets the crowd shape the night, making every show unique. Hilarious, unpredictable, deeply personal. Part stand-up, part confessional, part social experiment. No two performances will ever be the same – come play the game. 'Master storyteller' \*\*\*\*\* (EccentricEngland.co.uk). 'Chaos in the best possible way' \*\*\*\* (List). None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Slappable

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

John Barrett 'Why am I like this?' is a question John Barrett seeks to answer, especially after having a date where he was slapped... twice. If you don't hear a knee slapper, at least you might get to see John slap himself on stage. Once endearingly described as 'angsty Mike Birbiglia,' John's combination of self-examination and humour explores a new space between storytelling and stand-up. Exploring everything from queer identity, ADD and feeling like an outsider all the way to the universal experience of simply needing a wedding date, this show is as personal as it is relatable. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Reuben Solo 'When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me." And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, "Is it I, Lord?"' (Matthew 26:20). As booed on America's Got Talent. 'Offers nothing personal and almost no actual content' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'Egotistical delusions' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Indescribable' \*\*\*\* (List). 'Disorderly' \*\*\*\*\* (IsolatedNation.com). Audience participation Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Hygge

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

English Standup Oslo Welcome to Hygge. A stand-up hour like no other, featuring a bunch of professional Scandinavian comedians, performing in English. Want to know what hygge means? So do we. Let us cool your warm hearts with our Nordic designed minimalist jokes for one hour. And not a minute longer. We promise to be as excited as we can be, which is not saying much. None Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Irish Comedy Headliners

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Stanta Comedy Events Top professional stand-up from the Irish comedy scene and beyond. Sold-out at Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and 2024, and Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024. Each day the host presents a selection of top quality stand-up comedians who have their own show at the Fringe or have popped over for a few days. A great value show to add to your day at the Fringe. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Koalas & Kebabs

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Kurt Sterling and Kiyanosh Sahebi Two rising stars of Australian comedy. One hour. Non-stop laughs. Koalas & Kebabs is a showcase of pure stand-up from Kurt Sterling – 'One to watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and Kiyanosh Sahebi (Raw Comedy national finalist). Two of Australia's sharpest, emerging comedians. No gimmicks, no lectures – just quality jokes from two comics who know how to bring the laughs. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Lymphomaniac

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Lymphomaniac is a raw, honest and hilariously unfiltered look at life during and after cancer. At 22, Megan was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma and through humour and vulnerability, she invites audiences into the often unspoken realities of her experience – not just battling cancer, but navigating the lasting mental health challenges that followed. Using comedy as a bridge, the show opens the door for deeper conversations about the emotional struggles we all face, whether sparked by illness or just life itself. It's an honest, funny and human invitation to talk about what's really going on. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+

Comedy

Sketch

Scenes of Unfathomable Horror

4 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Past The Label Dark, surreal, hilarious... this is Northern Irish sketch group Past The Label's Edinburgh Fringe debut. After making a name for themselves at their monthly show Anarchomedy back home, here they bring their absurd, twisted and entertaining take on modernity, celebrity and existential dread to Edinburgh. Join them as they journey through the macabre, morbid and mundane with stories about toxic workplaces, paranoia and the end of all life on earth. A hilarious experience you will relive again and again... in therapy. None Age category: 16+

Comedy

Sketch

Revunions Presents: Periodically Funny

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Bristol Revunions The scientists in the lab have come up with something new to show you! The latest developments in sketch comedy are on show here at your own peril... Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Cabaret

Yes-Ya-Yebo!

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Imibala Trust Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a celebration of the 12 official languages of South Africa, expressed through song and dance, all imbued with a unique township vibe! From the rhythmic acapella beats of the Gum Boot dance and the soulful Click Song to the electrifying modern hit Calm Down and the 'just you try and NOT get up to dance' joyous hit Jerusalema – all with an exciting twist. Yes-Ya-Yebo! brought to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by The Imibala Trust, received incredible reviews in 2023 and 2024. If you missed out on the last two years, now is your chance! None

Comedy

Stand-up

11pm Live at the Big Cave

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

RGB Monster Join the party at the iconic Big Cave for 90 minutes of electric late-night comedy, jam-packed with some of the finest acts at the Fringe with surprise guests at every show. There's no better late-night hang for stand-up fans at the festival. Each night presents a mix of TV names, Netflix headliners, festival veterans and social media superstars at this unmissable showcase of the very best in stand-up talent, against the backdrop of one of Edinburgh's most beloved and unique spaces. Audience participation, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

Comedy

Paratroopers

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Thunk Productions Frank Fletcher, long-time senior MP for Cackby North has suddenly died. Party members have gathered at North Cackby Community Arts Centre to choose a successor. But when Mackenzie Steele and Connor Banks, two low-level operators in the Labour Party, happen to be the only "high-quality" candidates born in Cackby, how much of a choice have you really got? Paratroopers is an imaginative, absurdist, comedy satire modelled on real people and events drawn from existing Labour Party scandals. 'A frenetic triumph and cautionary tale' \*\*\*\*\* (TheLiveReview.co.uk). 'Hilarious and clever comedy' \*\*\*\* (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Tom Simons - Alright?

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Innit Business Tom Simons is going to stand in a room in Scotland and make you laugh. Drawing on the surreal tradition of Steve Martin, the Boosh and Andy Kaufman – Simons invites you to spend an hour in his world. You're going to hear the voices in his head, experience spectacularly inappropriate underscoring and meet his overly ambitious, invisible girlfriend. She's actually really quite a good dancer. Turn off your social feeds. It's crazy outside, but it's safe in here. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Love Hunt

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Pierrot Productions Forget foxes, bargains, or Jeremy – this is the biggest hunt of them all. And Amber's armed and ready. After her terminally disappointing boyfriend Rob dumps her instead of proposing on their anniversary, Amber is forced to take matters into her own hands. Join her as she meets a host of strange characters (and Cilla Black) on her epic Love Hunt across the universe. A sweet, silly exploration of what it is to find love and avoid self-awareness in your mid-30s at all costs. Audience participation Age category: 14+

Comedy

Magic

Theatre

Mental

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Tess Tregellas and Max Davidson What's in your head? Yeah, we know. Mental is a comedy and magic show where Max Davidson will read your mind and Tess Tregellas will try to understand hers. Fresh off two sold-out United States tours, (featured in the NY Times, TimeOutNYC), the duo's charming and inviting show is one you'll never forget. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Barry Ferns: My Seven Years as Lionel Richie

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Barry Ferns: My Seven Years as Lionel Richie

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Barry Ferns A new show from Barry Ferns about being a stand-up comedian since the age of 15, the Edinburgh Fringe, going from being homeless to being offered half a million pounds as a TV presenter and living seven years of your life as the Grammy award-winning artist, Lionel Richie. Nominated for Best New Show at Leicester Comedy Festival, 2025. 'A marvelous, personal, beautifully constructed and laughter-packed hour' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Unnecessarily Sadistic' * (Chortle.co.uk). None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Music

Amy Webber: Wannabe

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Amy Webber Wannabe was dreamt up after sorting through a box of childhood junk... the contents of which sparked an idea to bring her teenage angst-filled lyrics back to life. Come along for a deep dive into a disastrous and hilarious series of events in this messy modern world, from teenage dreams to ill-fated 20s escapades. Featuring Amy's witty fast-paced dialogue, her signature golden voiced singing and self-produced wall to wall bangers that some might say are more suited to a middle England night club. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information Trigger warning: brief reference to sexual assault Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

0 0 Billionaire by Ian Christopher

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Stanta Comedy Events Irish comedian Ian Christopher Perth brings 0 0 Billioanire to the festival. Resident host of Irish Comedy Headliners and headliner at Scotland's Comedy Cellar, Perth brings his first first full one-man show to the festival. The stand-up comedy show explores the proliferation of the billionaire class, and the 'zero zero' versions who have all of the opinions and entitlement with none of the cash. 'Sometimes serious, always hilarious' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Excellent, enjoyable hour' (ThreeWeeks). 'Our favourite act' (The Comedy Cellar, Edinburgh). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Los Angeles: Fake Friends and Real Stories

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Capone Entertainment LLC Join LA comedian, Andrew Cornelius and a rotating cast of his real (and fake) friends for a night of stand-up comedy and storytelling exploring life, love and questionable friendships in the City of Angels. Is everyone in LA just networking? Or are genuine connections possible amidst the palm trees and broken dreams? Find out in this side-splitting journey through the ups, downs and definitely questionable experiences of Los Angeles based comedians. Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Stand-up

Will Davies: Much Peril, Many Intrigue

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Will Davies We live in a dangerous world. Disaster lies in wait around every corner and every shadow hides an insidious plot. Sometimes also there is, like, a big hole with leaves over the top and you fall into it. It's a bad time out there. In order to survive you must join Will Davies and heed his warnings about the terrible risks of modern life. The Times Best Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Nominated Neurodiverse Review Excellence Awards 2024. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

And All That Jazz – a half hour by Gillian Gurganus

Comedy

Storytelling

And All That Jazz – a half hour by Gillian Gurganus

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Gillian Gurganus A half hour of sharp, witty and glamorous comedic storytelling from gorgeous American comedian, Gillian Gurganus – a triple threat who has definitely never been fired from a job! Come on this journey and witness Gillian looking for her big break... in all the wrong places! She might even sing and dance for you, if you're lucky. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Storytelling

Jaz Mattu: Everyone Is Here

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jaz Mattu Everyone is here for Jaz Mattu and his unique brand of absurdist, theatrical, multimedia stand-up comedy. You should be too. Featured in Skinny's Top Alt Comedy Edinburgh Fringe Picks 2024. 'A talented performer, with a great sense of comedic timing... Mattu has created something truly unique' \*\*\*\* (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Great to watch if you like innovative comedy' \*\*\*\* (POWShowbiz.com). 'Ambitious and innovative' (Fest). 'Mattu has a great deal of creativity and ingenuity' (BroadwayBaby.com). Audience participation Age category: 16+

Theatre

Dopa-Mean Girl

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Louisa Ní Éideáin The Dublin Fringe award-winning trip into the mind of a woman with recently discovered ADHD. This cabaret-style comedy recreates the polyphony of a brain that must do at least two things at all times. Can she harness the boundless energy and creativity alongside the crippling self-criticism and impulsivity? Were past ruinous choices due to ADHD or just another millennial making excuses? Everything, including this show, is in search of the elusive dopamine hit. Two sold out runs in Dublin. In English with a sprinkle of Gaeilge (Irish). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Jokers! Comedy Club

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jokers Comedy Club Ltd Welcome to Jokers! Comedy Club – the ultimate destination for world-class stand-up. We bring you the biggest names in comedy, TV favorites and the rising stars you'll be raving about tomorrow. Expect razor-sharp wit, outrageous storytelling and an electrifying atmosphere that keeps the laughter flowing. From side-splitting punchlines to unexpected twists, every night at Jokers! is a fresh dose of comedy gold. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just craving a brilliant night out, we guarantee an experience like no other. Book now and get ready to laugh 'til it hurts. This is comedy at its best! Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Why I Stayed...? A Gothic Review of Life?

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Aleksandr Popov My goal is to talk to my 'self' and tell it the story of insecurities and prejudices I had before my life turned to shambles. I tried so hard to spiral down into the abyss that I completely forgot to take a moment and live. It was finding myself staring down the abyss that I suddenly got reminded of all the idiotic happenings and circumstances that led me to this moment – inability to grieve properly for my father, first serious relationship that ended in a heartbreak and bad financial decisions. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Improv

MATES: The Improvised 90s Sitcom

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

MatesImprov It's New York City, it's the 90s, and this is the world's craziest sitcom. A parody of classic TV such as Seinfeld, Frasier and Friends and completely improvised from your suggestions. Could this show BE any funnier? From some of the comedians behind the award-winning Lying Together and CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation. Best Improv Show Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (Theatre Weekly). 'Uproarious improvised comedy' \*\*\*\* (AYoungerTheatre.com). 'Laugh-out-loud' \*\*\*\* (ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Extremely quick and funny' \*\*\*\* (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Had the audience laughing from the get-go' \*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Sketch

99 Red Balloons in a Trench Coat

13 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Off the Mango Absurdist and hyperactive sketch comedy from Cambridge Footlights' Baz Evans and award-winning writer Alex Denley Spencer. Enjoy sketches with zing, spice and dance numbers, with fun minigames for the audience (that are totally not rigged*). This is late-night Fringe at its best. (Contains no nuts, Baz is allergic.) (*It's rigged.). Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go (WIP)

14 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Curtis Brown Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody's watching (and if you're a middle aged woman, they're probably not). It's also about letting go of the person you've always thought you are and using your mid-life crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself. 'Impeccably punchlined anecdotes... delightful' (Telegraph). 'A treat from start to finish' (Herald). None Age category: 14+

Karen Dunbar

13 Aug 2025 - 3 Oct 2025

Chewin' the Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish tour! Karen Dunbar is one of Scotland's best-known comedy actors. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin' the Fat, she then went on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show, which received various awards and nominations. Karen has trod the boards in everything from Glasgow Panto to West End Theatre, performed Burns, Shakespeare, stand up and DJ-ed all in New York and last year DJ-ed at TRNSMT and in Ibiza. In 2014 she opened the Commonwealth Games in front of forty thousand folk and one billion viewers. From wee pubs to the National Theatre, Karen has captivated audiences with her mix of comedy, music and acting talents. VIP meet & greet tickets incudes the chance to meet Karen in person, have your photo taken with her, and you will receive a signed official poster. Karen is also happy to sign merch ordered from our website. Please note: meet & greet will take place at the end of the performance, customers who have purchased tickets for this should remain in the auditorium after the show. This tour will be all new stories & jokes. If you have seen Karen recently feel free to come back again! This show is for over 14s only.

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