Just the Tonic @ the Mash House

What's On @ Just the Tonic @ the Mash House

Leap

31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

LEAP celebrate the release of their 3rd EP - The Downfall - and continue their incredible journey across the UK and Europe's live circuit. With over 20,000 tickets sold in the last 18 months, there is something truly special happening around this project. Don't miss out! 14+ (14s to 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Presented by Citizen Live. This is an 14+ event

Dance

Two Right Feet – Tommy J Egan

9 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Thomas Egan Tommy J Egan transforms the stage into a jazz club-meets-tap jam. One of Australia's most respected tap dancers, hailed by reviewers as 'genuinely breath-catching' (Time Out London) and 'flawless' (Advertiser), Egan offers a performance that rejects the flashy tap dance clichés of jazz hands and showbiz tropes in favour of something deeper, richer and more nuanced. Accompanied by a local jazz pianist and special guests, each show becomes a dynamic interplay of rhythm and precision. Get ready for some fast footwork, with moments of light-hearted humour woven throughout! Audience participation

Comedy

Narin Oz: Inner Child(ish)

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Narin Oz Narin Oz is not good at real life. Simple things neurotypical people are great at: being indirect, insensitive to stimuli, compulsively socialising and talking without purpose. So she has decided to fix the problem by avoiding reality altogether: hiding inside her imagination. Isn't this what everyone does in their 40s? Unluckily, her now only friend is an inflatable emoji named Dr Fecal Matter. A bit like Wilson ball from Cast Away but a budget version. Will she be able to face her inner child and find joy in reality? Or draw all over it in crayon. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

My Life as an "Inspirational Porn" Star!

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Feeling Inspired? An "inspirational porn" star, Gabrielle Leonore shares her life story in this irreverent one-woman comedy, filled with candid anecdotes about sex, drugs, and the aspects of life no one prepares you for – especially as an autistic woman. Written and performed by Leonore, the show builds on the success of her previous production, (Re)union, which won the Social Good Award at the 2019 Tampa International Fringe Festival and was also featured in the 2019 Tampa Bay Theater Festival. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, More information References to drugs and existential dread

Comedy

Improv

The Electric Head

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Fantastical improvised adventures, filtered through the twisted minds of this Galton and Simpson Godfathers of Comedy Award-winning double act. Like Vic and Bob's mutant offspring, co-parented by The League of Gentlemen. A must-see – innovative, absurd, and riotously funny. Praised for their 'genius brand of absurdist comedy' (TheReviewsHub.com) and described as a 'surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight of fancy' (SetTheTape.com), Al Ronald and Cy Henty's improv shows are truly unpredictable. 'Hilarious... No.1 Critics Choice' \*\*\*\* (Time Out). 'Master Craftsmen' \*\*\*\* (TheSpyInTheStalls.com). 'Scaled heights of absurdity and plumbed depths of emotion' \*\*\*\* (Audience Club). More information This show is improvised, and so themes and content varies Viewer discretion is advised. Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Jake Cornford – Fair Play To Me

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jake Cornford Relatable and engaging stand-up comedy from one of Wales' finest up-and-coming comic talents. With a motivation to find friends and bring strangers together Jake, embarks on a comedy odyssey to provide you sweet relief from your everyday problems. A man of the people with infectious energy, put on the earth to bring out the joy in the little things. With topics ranging from self improvement to coffee mugs and toxic masculinity to 90s pop stars it really runs the gamut in terms of relatability. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Nick Everritt: Shadow

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Nick Everritt Nick Everritt (British Comedian of the Year 2023 runner-up) is a weird, alternative, deadpan stand-up comedian who pretends to be a serial killer for the entertainment of others. But is there more to him than meets the eye? (Spoiler: No). 'Those in search of the truly alternative, look no further' \*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). 'A droll, witty and very self-conscious deconstruction of comedy' (Chortle.co.uk). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

A Gerry Christmas Carroll

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Gerry Carroll Scrooge is not just for Christmas. Gerry tells you his favourite Charles Dickens story – in August. A Merry Fringe for all, with singing and dancing. Come and be scared by ghosts! Enjoy the Fezziwigs' Christmas party! Gerry first read the book when he was 10, so this show has been 62 years coming, and it's worth it. Yes, Gerry is 72 and still going. He didn't finish it in time for Christmas last year, but he's here now with a brilliant 2025 Christmas show, four months early. Come and see! Audience participation Age category: 12+

Comedy

Robocop vs The Terminator vs Gabriel Featherstone

17 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Robocop 'Wild, inventive comedy for fans of Emo Philips and Nick Lutsko' (Chris Thorburn, Breaking The News). Winner of one twenty-fifth of three Scottish Comedy Awards and one eleventh of a Reykjavik Fringe Award. Robocop: a cyborg supercop from the mean streets of Detroit. The Terminator: an unstoppable, remorseless killing machine from a nightmarish future. Gabriel Featherstone: a pretty good stand-up comedian who wrote a viral tweet about Tinky-Winky's sex life. These three titans of entertainment will face off in a bloody battle to the death! Also, Gabe might do some fun alternative comedy. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Stand-up

Liam Tulley: Baldilocks

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Liam Tulley Honest, relatable, and hilariously self-deprecating, Liam Tulley is grimly aware that life is no fairytale as he navigates the chaos of adulthood. Sharing candid stories of dating disasters, awkward medical procedures, and the struggle to hold it together when things don't go to plan. With dry wit, sharp observations, and material described by comedy promoters as 'inventive and laden with unexpected twists,' Liam challenges societal expectations that often leave us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Bald 2 in 1

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Blast off into absurdity with Bald 2-in-1, the split-bill stand-up show from the follically challenged Jim Hooker and Mark Moloney! Mark's surreal deadpan takes you on a journey through a mind unburdened by normal behaviour. Jim's cockney storytelling dives into the bizarre depths of Essex life. Love variety? We've got you covered, like a toupee! Expect big laughs, bold baldness and absolutely no shampoo sponsorships. Book now before they start charging by the hair follicle! Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Improv

Stand-up

Comedy Shomedy

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jokers Comedy Ltd Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with a comedy show that blends stand-up and improv for an unforgettable experience! Talented comedians take the stage solo, delivering sharp, side-splitting sets, before joining forces for fast-paced, off-the-cuff improv madness. Expect witty observations, hilarious characters and spontaneous chaos as the performers bounce off each other and the audience! No two shows are ever the same, so buckle up for a wildly unpredictable night where anything can happen. Whether you're a stand-up fan, an improv lover or just need a good laugh, this is the comedy event for you! Audience participation Age category: 14+

Ben Van der Velde: Van der Laugh Generator

Comedy

Stand-up

Improv

Ben Van der Velde: Van der Laugh Generator

8 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Ben Van der Velde One of the best improvisers on the stand-up circuit tries to make sense of the chaos of the world. Join Ben as he squeezes the comedy juice out of everything under the sun, from hunter-gatherers to AI, XL bullies to boardgames and beyond. It'll be a bit like watching Wikipedia having a nervous breakdown. For fans of Ross Noble, Jason Byrne and heroic nonsense. 'An accomplished comic' (Time Out). 'Perfect... the audience were hysterical' (Huffington Post). 'Displays a crackling, spontaneous energy in which we're swept up' (Fest). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Jokers! Magic Spectacular

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jokers Comedy Ltd Step into a world of astonishing magic, breathtaking circus stunts, electrifying music and dazzling cabaret! This high-energy spectacle features world-class magicians, gravity-defying acrobats and jaw-dropping specialty acts that will leave you speechless. Witness mind-bending illusions, edge-of-your-seat performances and show-stopping moments in a night of pure wonder. Perfect for thrill-seekers, magic lovers and those craving an unforgettable experience. This is not just a show – it's a must-see event. Don't miss your chance to experience the impossible live on stage. Book now and prepare to be amazed – because magic is real and it's waiting for you! Audience participation

Comedy

Stand-up

Sinead Walsh: Bye Bye Baby

31 Jul 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Sinead Walsh The world is falling apart, so what better time to break up with your best friend? Join Sinéad Walsh as they navigate the hilarities and hijinx of being alive in a world determined to self-destruct. To add to the raw-dog effect, they decided to throw a break-up into the mix. After a rip-roaring reception to their debut show, this comedy hour from one of Ireland's brightest beans will be a belter. 'They are hilarious! Go see them!' (Ashley Gavin). 'Stellar queer comedy' (BlizzardComedy.co.uk). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

Comedy

Hose Water

31 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025

Alyson O'Hara Hose Water is a lyrical comedy about a girl on the verge of adolescence. Alyson is determined to keep her family's attention despite mounting distractions. Just when the stakes feel impossibly high, puberty arrives in the most inconvenient way possible. Threaded through this chaotic childhood memory is the voice of her adult self still longing to be seen. This heartfelt one-woman show mixes stand-up, music and puppetry to tell the story of the ultimate heartbreak: growing up. It is a love letter to the awkward, lonely, hopeful child inside all of us. Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Jokers: Find of the Fest

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jokers Comedy Ltd Discover the best of the Fringe in one spectacular show! Featuring an unmissable lineup of top comedy, dazzling cabaret, electrifying music and mind-blowing performances. This is your chance to see the biggest hits of the Fringe all in one night. Expect jaw-dropping talent, show-stopping moments and the stars of tomorrow before they hit the big time. Whether you love to laugh, be amazed or simply soak in incredible entertainment, this is the must-see event of the Fringe. Don't miss out – book now and experience the very best of the Fringe, all in one place! None

Books

Philip Simpson: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Philip Simpson A new performance of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, delving into themes of spirituality and nature, life and death, and how to be a human. Show time approx. 40 minutes. All profits going to Pancreatic Cancer Action in Scotland. Audience participation, None

Comedy

NED's Night-Hole Live

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Emerald Ned Stacie has wisdom to share, whether it makes sense or not. In this absurdist character comedy, Kansas City's most polarising motivational speaker attempts to deliver his signature NED Talk™, but things never go as planned. What starts as an inspirational lecture quickly unravels into misadventures, questionable life lessons, surreal character appearances and a Neducational experience no one saw coming. You'll laugh, you'll learn and you'll definitely leave wondering what just happened. Come hungry for knowledge, leave starving. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Great Times at Fringe

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Cory Cavin and Kevin James Doyle Cory and Kevin bring their hit NYC variety show to Edinburgh – a curated line-up of the best Fringe comedians every night. Doyle is a four-time Fringe comedian (After Endgame, The 30 Year Old Virgin, Diary of a Bald Kid). Cavin worked for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Nikki Glaser, and many others. Their NYC show featured Jim Gaffigan, Ilana Glaser, Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Wolf, and more. Their Fringe show will have the best comedy, prizes, and be a raucous comedy party every night. Featuring Hannah Elsy. Great times guaranteed! Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

RIP Hannah Bitch-Cough-Ski (WIP)

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Blue Book Artist Management Hannah Byczkowski digs into death in her hilarious and compelling style – exploring everything from craft projects for loved one's ashes, funeral faux pas and why she's not running from serial killers. Hannah won season 1 of BBC's The Traitors and the NTA 2023. She's also a co-host and creator of the hit podcast Ghost Huns with over 5 million listens and 1.3 million followers on TikTok. TV also includes The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Celebrity Weakest Link (BBC1). 'Want to howl with laughter? See Hannah. She is a comedy goddess' (Claudia Winkleman). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Matt Green: Work in Progress

18 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Matt Green Online political comedy star Matt has moved house and the world is in chaos. But we can still laugh about it – right? Is selling a flat more annoying than Donald Trump? Will Starmer ever be cool? And what happens when an algorithm knows you better than you know yourself? From Oh God, What Now? and BBC Radio 4. As seen in loads of TV, including Doctor Who! You might also have seen the back of his head in A Very Royal Scandal, but only if you were really paying attention. \*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHub.com). Audience participation Age category: 16+

Jokers on Deck

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jokers Comedy Ltd Set sail for a night of nonstop laughter as top-tier comedians bring the best of cruise ship comedy to shore! This high-energy show delivers the kind of humour you'd expect on a luxury liner – sharp, witty and absolutely hilarious. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or just love a great comedy night, this is your chance to experience world-class stand-up without leaving land. Sit back and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with big laughs and feel-good vibes. Don't miss out on the comedy event that will have you rolling with laughter – without the risk of seasickness! Audience participation Age category: 12+

Adele Cliff: Adele, Adele, Adele... Cliff It Isn't the Consequences of My Own Actions

Comedy

Stand-up

Adele Cliff: Adele, Adele, Adele... Cliff It Isn't the Consequences of My Own Actions

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Adele Cliff Adele uses her gag-heavy style and penchant for silliness to tackle the topic of lying and why we do it (or does she?) 'Guaranteed laughs' \*\*\*\*\* (The Student). 'A consummate jokesmith' (Comedy.co.uk). 'A sophisticated and intelligent comic with oodles of talent' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Absolutely charming' (Scotsman). 'Knows how to keep an audience enthralled' (SquirrelComedy.co.uk). Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016. UK Pun Champion 2020. Leicester Comedy award nominee – Best New Show 2023. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Frank Foucault: Dance

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Frank Foucault Dance. Dance. Dance. Dance. Carry on dancing. Don't stop dancing. Sing. Dance. Do stand-up. Dance. Carry on dancing. Never stop dancing. 'Stupidly funny' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Seriously funny' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). \*\*\*\* (theskinny.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

#IsThisEssex?

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Real Ronin Comedy Don't believe everything you saw on TOWIE. "Glowing" up in all the glitz and (and gloom) of Essex, Wes and Sorabh never quite fit in until they realised the best way to blend in is to stand out! Watch these award winning comics fill you with joy and even get a FREE CBD drink, from our good friends at Little Ricks, so you can relax, rejuvenate and let the good vibes elevate! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Alfie Dundas: Untitled

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Alfie Dundas In the summer of 2020, Alfie Dundas was protesting against police brutality at a Black Lives Matter march in London. Two weeks later, he saw students trying to pull down a statue in Edinburgh of Henry Dundas – a distant relative he didn't know he had. In his new show, Alfie explores the complexities of family, legacy and loss. He asks: how do you fight the system when you represent the system? And then he tries to make it funny... 'Dundas shows a lot of promise' (Audience Review). 'Solid' (Chortle.co.uk). None Age category: 16+

Comedy

Knickers Cabaret

15 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Knickers Theatre Knickers Cabaret is your one-stop shop for fresh, funny and flirty comedy! After a sell-out run at Brighton Fringe in 2024, we're bringing the chaos to Edinburgh! With a killer line-up of stand-ups, drag acts, musical comedians, clowns and more, we've got something for everyone. Join us for the cheekiest (yep, that absolutely cracking bum joke was intentional) night of comedy you'll ever experience. Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Improv

1 Big Oops

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Kurt Sterling Top comedians act out YOUR most embarrassing confessions live on stage and the biggest oops wins a prize! Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling – Top 10 Jokes of the Week, Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Scotsman). 'One to Watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and featuring Tara McCullough and Adam Hallett, this interactive comedy extravaganza takes your anonymous confessions and turns them into comedy gold. Here's how it works: audience members share their 'biggest oops' anonymously – whether it's a dating disaster, a workplace whoopsie, or a travel blunder and our top-notch comedians will have to act them out on stage. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Lunar Vacation

30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

Atlanta pool-rockers Lunar Vacation return to Edinburgh this May bringing honey-sweet, dreamy indie-pop for us at The Mash House Presented by Sneaks Events. This is an 14+ event

Comedy

Bobby Prezinsky Hosts Your Office Christmas Party (WIP)

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Rob Preston Follow a desperate and naïve aspiring TV personality as he tries to break into showbiz. With no experience or prospects, he'll take any gig – which has landed him at your office Christmas party. Featuring surprise guests: Banksy and Jacques De Klerk, CEO of influencer agency VibesTalent, Bobby will assert himself as a force in the world of entertainment, no matter the cost. How far will Bobby go to make it? What's in store for the company? And who is Banksy? Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Daisy M Stone: Well, This is Sketchy

3 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2025

Daisy M Stone Enjoy a cocktail of comedy monologues, poetry and sketches, all shaken into a one-woman show. Amongst a myriad of characters, Daisy introduces a seven-year-old Cowboy Pirate, awkward teens, the performer of Shakespeare's missing Ode and Cassie the reporter from beyond the grave. From nostalgia to embarrassment and from grief to the ridiculous, this show presents the recognisable chaos in being a woman. Daisy regularly performs improv with The Oxford Imps, her comedy writing has aired on BBC radio stations and she recently debuted this show at Brighton Fringe. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Books

Familiar Strangers

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Louise McLeod Familiar Strangers is a tender, true storytelling show about death, kindness and the quiet ways we care for each other. In an intimate space, one woman shares real stories alongside a projected slideshow – funny, moving and full of heart. These are the people we pass without knowing, who shape us in unexpected ways. From fleeting encounters to final goodbyes, Familiar Strangers invites you to listen closely, laugh gently and maybe cry a little. It's about connection, compassion and seeing the familiar in those we've never really met. Come sit. Come feel. You might leave feeling less alone. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+

Theatre

Making a Show of Myself

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

A Dramatic Improvement Making a Show of Myself: deceptively amusing, unexpectedly stirring, ultimately uplifting. A virtuoso storyteller makes the case for storytelling as the ultimate radical act. You'll be led from laughter into darkness and back out into the light by the world's only Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at The Moth on two continents. 'An entertainer of the first rank' (NoMoreWorkhorse.com). 'It's a privilege for the audience that she is prepared so generously to make a show of herself' (NoMoreWorkhorse.com). 'This life-affirming show is a good antidote to a world that seems impossibly difficult and cruel' (Irish Independent). More information Two mild sexual references. Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Andrew Coleman is a Big Dumb Dumb

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Andrew Coleman A stand-up comedy show about a series of bad decisions! After a big break-up and an underwhelming near-death experience, Andrew Coleman made a whole bunch of mistakes. This year, instead of learning from them, he's sharing them with you. This award-winning comedian brings his second show to the Edinburgh Fringe with mad one-liners, high-energy stories and some very personal confessions. Winner of the INGTE 2022 competition and Max Turner 2022 finalist. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Sketch

BeHeMoth: Enter the Cupboard

7 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Behemoth This year's Sketch Off finalists and one of Chortle's most anticipated acts of 2025, BeHeMoth emerge from their gooey chrysalis with Enter the Cupboard – a debut hour of high-energy, surreal sketch comedy. Blending sharp material with joyful spontaneity, the audience is front and centre to the chaos. Expect clowning, multimedia mayhem, musicals, monkeys and moth-holed cardigans. And no matter how weird or gross things may get, at its core lies a warm, woolly, heartfelt tale about found families... and also the transport system. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Encounter

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Space Weather Girl Live from New York, it's Space Weather Girl! What if an alien encounter was more human condition and less lasers? Add some old-time Hollywood charm, a historical "mating program" and quirky TV host, Space Weather Girl – you've got yourself a weather show! As a studio audience, you'll witness a mysterious broadcast sparking an interplanetary moment. You'll gasp at a spectacular alien dance performance and you'll do all this in a fraction of a second (60 minutes). It's a science thing. Come for the space facts, the comedy, the live piano we could afford and find yourself unexpectedly heartwarmed. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Stand-up

Daisy Earl: Rattle

14 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Daisy Earl A show about ADHD, frenemies and sassy old ladies! Rattle is an uplifting hour of comedy about the toxicity of people pleasing. As seen on TV on BBC Comedy Underground. Daisy is an audience favourite, performing regularly at the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK and internationally. Tour support for Tom Stade, Jason Manford & John Bishop. Daisy is the only female winner of the distinguished Scottish Comedian of The Year Award and a former winner of Chortle Best Newcomer and The Scottish Variety Award. 'An incredibly likable Comedian with an obvious talent' The Wee Review. None Age category: 14+

Comedy

Scratchcard Comedy

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Craving lunchtime laughs? You're in luck! You can bet on Scratchcard Comedy – a variety show starring the UK's best new comedy talent as seen on Disney+, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4. And who knows? You might even walk away with more cash than you arrived with... Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Pope Benedict the IX

13 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Pedro Cooray The (mostly) true story of the first gay pope in the Middle Ages. He threw orgies, lived for goss and played lots of video games. Presented through sketch, stand-up and a bit of music, find out why the bad boy of the Catholic church managed to become pope three times. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Broads in the Attic

6 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

A comedy variety show in search of a roommate! Celia and Mavis (Diana Aydin and Mikayla Sherfy) are two zany old NYC broads, who secretly live in an Edinburgh attic and maybe killed their husband. Now they're on the search for a third roommate. Watch as they interview comedians and audience members for the coveted spot, with comedy bits, roommate drama and old lady shenanigans thrown in between. Who will be crowned Celia and Mavis's third roommate? You cast the deciding vote in this hilariously interactive sketch, improv and character show! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

F This, I'm Moving to Canada

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Ryan Beverage Have you ever thought of ditching the UK? Ryan Beverage did just that in 2019, relocating to snowy Canada. London burnout, strained relationships and Brexit angst all played their part – or was it just a renewed desire to colonise? Ryan tells the story with absurdist stand-up, combined with Flight of the Conchords-style songs with a guitar. 'Truthfully, I could never tell which bits were planned in advance unless the context made it apparent, and I think that says a lot about how good his delivery is' (BeyondJames.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Vacuum Girl

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Vacuum Girl is a live presentation of a television pilot that follows a woman living through surreal dissociations in New York. What begins as a straightforward 'do you see what I see' tale soon blurs the lines between theatre and film, writer and character. Erica Bitton serves as narrator and performer, delivering every line spoken by each character while operating LED lights and a mixing board. This fast-paced performance invites the audience into a fresh, immersive experience where she masterfully controls the unfolding story, blending dialogue and stage directions into a seamless whole. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Improv

Theatre

Smile, It Might Never Happen

6 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

Game Called Chat A whole new meaning to voicing your anxieties: the improvised comedy musical based on your worries about the future. From a dreaded work do to an impending birth, the cast will combine your story with all of your favourite musical tropes to create a never-before (and never-again) seen show. With live musical accompaniment, find out what really is the worst that could happen. But remember, after the curtain falls, don't cry because it's over... Smile, It Might Never Happen. \*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com, for previous show). 'Their youth and cosmic silliness raised us from our seats' (Metro). None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Storytelling

Seducing Your Professor: A Short Guide

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Ned Arnold A one-man comedy show about comedian Ned Arnold and the secret romantic relationship he had with his professor while he was a student in college. 'The next Mike Birbiglia, Ned's stories defy any expectation. You have no idea what will happen next' (Jamie Linn Watson, FX). 'I've never seen such a winning mix of hilarity and vulnerability on stage' (Edgar Ruiz Jr). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Comedy

Mushroomification (Legs, Legs, Legs)

31 Jul 2025 - 5 Aug 2025

Heads on Crooked Mushroomification: Legs, Legs, Legs is a new play that tells the story of a talking mushroom, desperate to break away from the constrictive, authoritarian mycelium and become an individual. Simultaneously, a scientist by the name of Karies is working night and day to develop a human hive-mind with the aim of putting all people on equal footing. When the pair have a chance meeting in the woods, they each feel that the other is the key to their salvation. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Kris Killed Pop

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Kristin McGuire Kristin is pretty sure she is the one who killed her dad. And what better way to investigate than with a musical number? Kris Killed Pop is a darkly funny one-woman musical comedy about grief, guilt and the absurdity of loss. Through original songs, sharp storytelling and offbeat humour, Kristin unpacks the tangled emotions of responsibility and regret. An NYC-based actor and musician, she's worked on Ice Age, Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Yellowjackets and Sex and the City – and now, she's turning personal pain into comedy. Laugh, cry and call your dad. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

How to Kill a Mouse

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Alex Berr The debut comedy show from a scientist reconciling her personal life with her professional one. Alex spent her adolescence studying a rare form of brain cancer; years later her mum was diagnosed with the same form of rare cancer. Reflecting on a life dedicated to science, Alex uses humour to process her mum's death, whilst hoping for moral absolution for all the mouse casualties along the way. A deeply personal, funny and at times absurd look at grief and the human side of science. Nominee: BBC New Comedy Awards 2024. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Cancer, animal research

Comedy

Storytelling

Steve Whiteley: A Mind Full

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Steve Whiteley A Mind Full is the story of one man's healing journey, from chasing dopamine and dreams to moving into a Buddhist community and trying (badly) to meditate. Blending stand-up, storytelling and theatrical moments, A Mind Full explores what happens when a wide boy with ADHD and impulse issues goes full mindfulness. Along the way: spiritual bypassing, compulsive behaviour and the ongoing tension between craving peace and needing the spotlight. A raw, funny and painfully relatable look at what happens when you try to heal... and your brain has other plans. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

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