Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.

Best of the fringe Described by the Metro as "Fringe Heroes" and as the Fringe's "Beating Heart" by the Telegraph, Monkey Barrel Comedy believes there should be a taste of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND. Outstanding Fringe Show award winner Liam Withnail hosts, with a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent around. Every Thursday, we'll bring you some of the best highlights from Fringe, with two shows each week jam-packed full of the all the best bits from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Whilst later, in the lead-up to August, we offer a sneak peek of what's to come this year, as an array of some of the best acts from The Fringe work on their new stuff in preparation for their shows at the biggest comedy festival in the world... and you’re invited to come along and see it here first! See our website or social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest line-ups. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm (75mins): £8 per person. £5 for Students. 9pm (1hr 45mins): £10 per person. £7 for Students. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

Top banana New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show. See our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) for the latest line-ups. Check out our the reviews here! Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm (75mins) and 9pm (1hr 45mins) £3 per person. £1 for Students. Venue Doors Open at least 30 minutes before show starts - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Everyone gets a seat - Table Service throughout the show. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

Free for all We want to give open spots and pros alike a night to be able to turn up and just do 5 without booking in with us weeks before. Instead, you just need to register in person between 7pm and 8pm. There will be no breaks. Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone. Table service throughout the show. Barrel Bar upstairs open until 1am. If you are in the room and your name is called, you have 5 mins - no questions asked! If you’re not in the room, you miss out. It’s going to be loose and fun and quick! Think gong show without the gong ...just the dulcet tones of The Fratellis to tell you when your 5 mins is up! Come join the fun, either on stage or in the safe sanctuary of our wonderful audience. Tickets Doors Open at 19:00 - Completely Free - Unreserved Seating - Table Service throughout the show. 8pm (Approx 11pm finish) Free Entry (Unticketed) Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The show The Improv Show is an evening of comedy based entirely on audience suggestions, as multiple improv teams create sketches and scenes (with no preparation) before your very eyes! The comedians have no script, so it's a completely unique and different show every time! Each show features critically-acclaimed, award-winning improv comedy groups from the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond! Combined with the very best up-and-coming improv acts, resident hosts, and maybe even a musical surprise or two - The Improv Show is a top quality night of completely ad-libbed entertainment. Top Alternative Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club. As the reviews say... “Fantastic” acts, a “well priced” bar in a “great intimate atmosphere”. “Don't miss if you're in Edinburgh!”. See our website or social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest line-ups. Tuesday 29th September 2026 Monday 23rd November 2026 Monday 14th December 2026 Tickets 8pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £6 per person. £4 for students. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The big show: Saturday Join us every Saturday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent. The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same. Shows at 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 5pm: (1hr 20mins): £12 per person. £10 for Students. 7pm: (1hr 20mins): £15 per person. £13 for Students. 9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £18 per person. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The big show: Sunday Join us every Sunday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent. The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same. Shows at 7pm & 9pm. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm: (1hr 20mins): £8 per person. £6 for Students. 9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. interval): £10 per person. £8 for Students. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The big show: Friday Join us every Friday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent. The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same. Shows at 7pm & 9pm. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm: (1hr 20mins): £15 per person. £13 for Students. 9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £18 per person. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open at least 1 hour before every show everyday. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelation forced Morgan to re-evaluate everything. Being banned from Great Western trains, being fired as a Naked Butler, and ghosting Paul McCartney were they really his fault? Has that got you hooked? Good, because thats the only stuff appropriate enough to include in the blurb. A stand-up show about the trials and errors of falling in love and keeping the spark alive, the spiral-inducing limbo of awaiting a diagnosis, and the experience of being a white Welsh valley boy integrating into a proud Guattari family. Oh, hes got plenty to talk about. As well as garnering millions of views online and rave-reviews for his live shows, Morgan has supported Joanne McNally, Rhys James and Jayde Adams on tour, appeared as a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards, and hosts hit podcasts My Bad and Chatting With Cherubs alongside Josh Jones and Gearid Farrelly.

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up comedian?  Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms and how she’s trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy.  As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast.

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? In Fat Tom Cruise, see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show. Directed by Jet Vevers.

Roast battle The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent. "Undeniably, Roast Battle doesn't fail to live up to its expectations, serving to showcase a no-holds-barred contest of comedic athleticism, brazen putdowns and lightning-fast comebacks" ★★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com). Streamed Live on NextUp - See below for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets Monday 8th December 2025 Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Tuesday 17th March 2026 Tuesday 5th May 2026 Tuesday 30th June 2026 Tuesday 6th October 2026 Tuesday 17th November 2026 Tuesday 15th December 2026 8pm: (1hr 45 mins incl. Interval): £7 per person / £5 for Students in person tickets £5 Live Stream Tickets - Nextup Next up NextUp members can watch as part of their yearly subscription. Not yet a subscriber? Get a Season ticket to this and future Monkey Barrel streams by becoming a NextUp member. You'll get access to the full NextUp platform which includes our monthly live streams alongside. Use our MONKEY10 code for 10% discount. You can learn more about NextUp HERE. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. From the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve (yes, from Adam and), to her newly discovered boundaries, Peach Fuzz is Ania at her most relatable - and most funny.

In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them. And maybe, just maybe.. you learn to love yourself too. Fresh off the success of her critically acclaimed show ‘Slinky’ (Winner of Best Show at the Women in Comedy Festival and twice nominated for Best International Debut at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival) multi award-winning comedy star Laura Lexx is back with her brand new show ‘Yo-Yo’. As seen on: Mock The Week (BBC), Live at The Apollo (BBC), Hypothetical (Dave), Pointless Celebrities (BBC), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), NZ International Comedy Gala (Three), 7 Days (Three). WINNER: Best Show Women in Comedy Festival 2024. WINNER: Best MC (Comics Comic Award), Comedians Choice Awards (2018 & 2019) & Best Compere (Chortle awards), Best Show (Amused Moose Awards) ★★★★ scotsman ★★★★ guardian ★★★★ telegraph ★★★★ ed fest mag ★★★★★ broadway baby

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search for meaningful, authentic connection. His past YouTube specials OK Zoomer and Aura Farmer have nearly a million views total online, which is really good.

IAM You know when stuff happens to you and you react in a certain way (read: cry) so then you lean in? To know thyself? A man in a museum was mean to me (classic) and I’ve gotten a lot out of it (hell yeah). My stupidest and smartest show yet (alright!). INKLING is a show about How to Salute to the Mystery of Being Alive (ok?). Might that be of intrigue...? To you? Big kisses to you and yours. Love, Lara. PS I am trying my best. Edinburgh Best Newcomer winner 2022. As seen on TV. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Country Mile Productions Hello son. So you’re reading back your old man’s show blurbs, are ya? This one was for my first (and, sadly, best) show Here Comes Mr Funny way back in 2026! While I have your attention, if you find a way to travel back to the past, let’s have a same-age arm wrestle. I’d love to see who comes out on top. Can’t wait to defeat you. Can’t wait to conceive you. Yours, Dad. Jonno is in Sheeps \*\*\*\*\* (Guardian), 'funny' (Chortle.co.uk), 'Johnson' (Times) and is the Head Writer for Saturday Night Live UK. Audience participation Age category: 14+

Mick Perrin Worldwide Star of Netflix and Mock the Week, Ari Eldjárn returns with a brand-new stand-up show! Iceland’s biggest comedian takes you on a hilarious journey through European habits, razor-sharp impressions and cultural contradictions. 'An immediately smart guide... filtered through personal tales and relatable observational humour' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'A smart, savvy comedian with a hugely assured set' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'His jokes feel as fresh as mountain air... Eldjárn’s got a joke for every occasion. I can’t recommend this hugely enjoyable show highly enough' \*\*\*\*½ (Herald Sun). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Sofie Hagen Sofie won a comedy award in 2015 and she thinks you all stopped talking about it too soon. Anyways, despite being constantly online from 2016-2024, she never saw it coming that the fascists would be taking over. She did so many feminist tweets to prevent it. How can this be happening? 'Eye-catchingly odd and disarmingly honest' (Independent). 'And the winner of the 2015 Best Newcomer Award is Sofie Hagen' (Freddie Flintoff, 2015). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Brighton with a potent preview of his latest offering, Don't Call Me Uncle! Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor, husband & father. Evidently, that list does not include uncle. Yet, despite only being in his early 30s, for the first time ever, he was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling! Join Akadiri as he fights this lurid allegation, contemplates the difference between perception and reality all whilst keeping the laughs flowing with his trademark politically punchy anecdotes. As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4's Stand Up to Cancer.

After two sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You, The Last Leg as well his appearances on even smaller screens (your phone) with his weekly viral videos.

Star of Taskmaster and award-winning comedian, Phil Ellis, has entertained audiences of all ages with his amalgamation of off-beat observational material and physical comedy. Phil’s 2025 Edinburgh Fringe show, Soppy Stern, won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid, and was a joint-winner for Best Show for the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Ellis also brought back his award-winning hit kids show, Funz and Gamez, for a two week run entitled Funz and Gamez Rebootz. It won Best Fringe Kids Show at The List Festival Awards and is a previous winner of the Edinburgh Fringe Panel Prize. He has also starred and co-wrote three series of his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Phil Ellis is Trying, co-starring Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Amy Gledhill, Alexei Sayle, Sindhu Vee, Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Mark Lamarr and Sean Lock. The series was nominated for a BBC Audio Award in 2019. If you want to see an act matching the madcap anarchy of the original alternative comedy boom, matched to John Cleese's physicality and Johnny Vegas' hilarious pathos, then Phil Ellis is your man

Before Tom bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time, the burner phone using, Discman carrying, 1988-1995 obsessed freak is giving the present tense one last try. Not for him, but for his 2-year-old son who lives there. But how does 2026 compare to the one he grew up in? Tom explores the head f★★k of popular culture in the modern world versus that of his youth in his trademark bittersweet style.

Back with a brand-new show Andrew has just supported Russell Howard on his current national tour including four straight shows at The London Palladium. He has also recently supported Rhod Gilbert and Troy Hawke and at The UK Comedy Awards 2023 was voted Comic’s Comic-Best Act. Andrew is always worried or stressed about something. From global events to finding free parking. From a wife hitting the perimenopause combined with two teenage kids, to hanging a wine-rack. How can he not be “on edge”?

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show ‘MAVERICK’. ‘MAVERICK’ looks at life from the end of ‘The Aurator’ Tour onwards, and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance, family influence, relationships, health and more. Aurie has appeared on 'Richard Osman's House Of Games' (BBC), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), and many more shows. He’s the host of his very popular BBC Radio 4 show ‘Tech Talk’ which is returning for a second series. In 2025 he was selected as a New Face Of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival, and in 2026 will debut at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles. “Masterful Entertainment” - British Comedy Guide “Perfect & Polished! There is an effortlessness to his style that’s rare.” - ITalkTelly “Energy was on another level... polished, virtuoso performance!” - TimeoTalk “There’s a natural warmth to his presence that’s intoxicating and makes for one of the most moreish hours.” - Chortle “Combines laughs and vulnerability to winning effect” - The Times Run-time: 110 mins approx inc. interval. Age guidance: 14+ live stand-up. Photography Credit: Garry Carbon

Country Mile Productions Award-winning character comedian Lorna Rose Treen is trying out a bunch of bits that some people have called ‘too new’. It’s going to be rough, it’s going to be messy, it’s going to be Lorna. 'A gloriously daft hour that is heavily reminiscent of peak-era French and Saunders' \*\*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'I laughed so much I violently bit my tongue' \*\*\*\*\* (Independent). ‘Killed comedy’ (Sun). Audience participation Age category: 14+

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) Glorious, inventive, late-night knees-up! A resplendent ceremony in an air-conditioned room! More than two magnificent hours of ridiculous displays of comedic enterprise, dancing and frolicking. All guided by Mister Thom Tuck - 'fruity, befuddled and increasingly melancholy' (Guardian) - before onward carriages at your own discretion. All thirteen performances will be precisely unique. Permitted heckles! Delightful atmosphere! Umpteen guests, engaged in edifying experimentation! Noble failure, guaranteed. Come by! To this 'unlikely' (Times) 'adventurous' (Telegraph) 'weird' (Harry Hill) 'night' (Chortle.co.uk) of \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk) 'chaos' (Scotsman). Audience participation, Nudity, Strong language/swearing

Brass Tacks Comedy Critically-acclaimed Scottish comedian Chris Forbes brings Christmas to the Fringe this summer. Expect trees, tinsel and tragedy. A hilarious, heartfelt stand-up show about festive joy, family and the Christmas Day that changed everything. Blending big laughs with beautiful storytelling, the deeply personal Father Christmas is for anyone who loves, or hates, Christmas. Nominated for Best Show at Fringe World and star of Scot Squad. 'Brilliant company – honest, insightful very funny' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Not one to miss, seeing Forbes was an absolute treat' \*\*\*\* (VoiceMag.uk). 'Brilliantly observed... laugh-out-loud stuff' (Herald). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Standing On Productions in association with PBJ Management Underrated stand-up and asthmatic wretch Ed Night lumbers back to the Fringe with yet another new show. Prepare to have your ribs tickled to the max with material about all sorts of different topics and subjects. 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show nominee (it's not a science). 'A singular talent who very much deserves a place on everyone's must-see list' (Skinny). 'This is comedy as poetry... so good it seems effortless' (Standard). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Mike Rice Mike Rice returns to the Fringe to test out new rotten ideas, stories and jokes. The material will touch on subjects ranging from adventures in Africa to dodgy medical procedures. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Chambers Touring Ltd Eric Rushton (Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award winner) returns with a stand-up hour on dating, depression and darts. Nominated: ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 – Best Show 'No wonder it sold out. A thinking man's comedian with a gift for subverting standard tropes hilariously' \*\*\*\*½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'With his deadpan delivery and finely wrought gags, he commands the audience and delivers a lot of laughs' \*\*\*\* (TheArtsDesk.com). 'One of the most fluid and meticulously crafted routines you'll see' (EdFestMag.com). 'A master craftsman' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). \*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\* (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (Fest). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

IAM Where are all the tall grandmas? Be honest, you’ve never seen one, have you? So where the f#%k are they? Do they shrink? Die young? Are short kings eating them? In this hilariously unhinged new hour, Lou dives head first into the disappearance of tall old women everywhere. A comedic investigation into height, heritage and what it truly means to live large. 'Wall is a comedy whirlwind' (New York Times). Nominee: Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Queenie Miller for Hat Trick Productions in association with Avalon All quiet on the frontal lobe. This is the latest offering from Bella Hull. As seen on Have I Got News For You (BBC One), The Last Leg (Channel 4). Writer for SNL UK. 'Beautifully wrought... a joy to watch' \*\*\*\* (Guardian). 'Hugely entertaining' \*\*\*\* (Evening Standard). British Comedy Guide Next Big Thing Award nominee, Chortle Award Best Show nominee. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management After writing for Saturday Night Live UK and selling out shows across the UK, Celya AB returns to the Fringe. Expect 'exceptional, not to mention impressively original' (Comedy.co.uk) jokes and sharp observations from 'one of the most gifted joke writers of her age' (Chortle.co.uk). Tour support for Nick Mohammed and Sarah Keyworth. As seen on Live At The Apollo and the Off Menu podcast. 'Superb' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). ‘Her quips are slick, her one liners razor sharp’ \*\*\*\* (Entertainment-Now.com). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

John-Luke Roberts JLR returns with his first new show in four years. Hilarious stand-up about the human condition, nearly dying and what it's like to have an endoscopy on Remembrance Sunday at exactly 11am. Hilarious, though, that's the main thing. Some poems too. Aiming for at least five-to-six laughs a minute, so about three hundred total which is pretty good actually. Big accessible laughs too, while not selling out on my alternative roots. Come on, you'll like it. Fringe Legend Award winner. \*\*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\*\* (Fest). \*\*\*\* (Guardian). \*\*\*\* (Telegraph). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Avalon Join award-winning comedian Kate Dolan for her brand new hour of rapid-fire, off-kilter stand up. In 2026, is being a fish in the river nicer than a woman on land? 'Irrepressibly funny... reminiscent of Jim Carrey' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Her performance screams star quality' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'A wild assault of jokes, voices, act outs and asides... Where have you been all of my comedy life?' \*\*\*\* (Fest). Winner of the Skinny-Fest Festival Breakthrough Award 2025 and Melbourne Comedy Festival's Golden Gibbo Independent Show Award 2025. None Age category: 14+

Impatient Productions in association with Jubilee Street Tom Cashman is back in Edinburgh with a new hour of stand-up that promises to creep ever so close to proficiency. You may know Tom from Taskmaster or TikTok or from his show descriptions which usually end very abru- 'A fast-paced, sharp, hilarious hour... like a good fever dream' \*\*\*\*\* (TheAge.com.au). 'Tom Cashman is one of the most delightfully watchable comics I have seen' (Scotsman). \*\*\*\* (BroadwayWorld.com). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

PARKAS at Independent Talent Ambition is a mortal sin – or so Roger O’Sullivan was taught growing up in rural Ireland. But with the Irish identity trending and authenticity all the rage, in 2026, perhaps the real nepotism is being a peasant boy who can tell a few funny stories while he’s at it. We'll find out in Divil May Cry. Nominee: Best Newcomer, Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025. Winner: Best Newcomer, Comedian's Choice Award 2025. 'No shortcuts: just craft, timing and a deep love of the game' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Talents like O’Sullivan don't come around very often' (Rolling Stone). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

System of a clown Alison Spittle hosts a night to not remember. Comedians let it all out to Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Crazy Town etc. Is emo nu metal? Is Smash Mouth nu metal? What about Metrostation? That's on the edge. No queen! We'll probably end on Black Parade. Do not put your drink near my laptop, or I will throw hands, I will not have a repeat of last year. Long live Monkey Barrell! Audience will be standing throughout, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Marc Jennings Glaswegian comedian and Some Laugh podcast host Marc Jennings returns to the Fringe with his trademark sharp observations on current events, politics and relationships. Sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2022-2025. 'Killer lines' (Scotsman). 'Will be a household name very soon' (Rolling Stone). 'An astute observer who is adept at channelling his frustrations into a wider social critique' (Chortle.co.uk). Strong language/swearing

Plosive Live in association with PBJ Management Work-in-progress show from ‘the pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ \*\*\*\* (Guardian). The world's in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising, political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy. Nish Kumar – co-host of hit podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers – is back with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages. ‘Roaringly funny’ \*\*\*\* (Times). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Off The Kerb Productions BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is donning her swaggest hijab and serving up her one-of-a-kind and award-winning stand-up. Expect strong language and stereotype smashing. As seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, The Jonathan Ross Show and Donkey. As heard on Off Menu and Fatiha El-Ghorri’s A Match Made Inshallah for BBC Radio 4. Winner of Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best Debut Show Award. ‘You’re a funny c\*\*\*, you are’ (Danny Dyer). ‘Fatiha El-Ghorri’s impeccable timings and tough-girl shtick add warmth, raunch and surprise’ (New York Times). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Salam & Holohan Do you think we’re ever truly forgiven? Sarah has never gotten over anything. Not because she’s annoying, because she’s cursed. Oh, and she needs your soul for something. Nothing bad OK!! BBC New Comedy Awards regional finalist, One of The Guardian’s funniest comedians of the Fringe 2024, Rolling Stone’s Rising Stars of 2024 and Chortle Award-nominated shitposter. 'Mischievous, playful and very loveable' \*\*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com). 'Razor-sharp' \*\*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Riotously funny' \*\*\*\* (The Student). 'Phenomenal new talent, destined for stardom' (Catherine Bohart). 'Irresistible fun' (Rolling Stone). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information References to mental health. Mature themes

Monkey Barrel Comedy and various artists Scotland's best comedy venue and 'the beating heart of the Fringe' (Telegraph) welcomes back its Fringe showcase for 2026! A new line-up every night, presenting the very best acts from their line-up and the rest of the Fringe. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Gareth Waugh Brand-new show from Edinburgh's own Gareth Waugh. A story of scams, lies, podcasts and fizzy drinks. A hilarious and intriguing true story in which true-crime podcasts meets stand-up comedy! Tour support for Daniel Sloss, Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Jammali Maddix. 'Effortless, hugely personable comedy' (List). 'Impressive comic chops... engaging, friendly onstage manner... very funny' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Plenty of laughs... cements Waugh as one of Edinburgh's most likeable performers' (TheWeeReview.com). 'Loads and loads of laughs' \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). 'This is proper stand-up... Excellent!' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Smart, witty... very funny!' (Scotsman). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Blue Book Artist Management Finlay misguidedly believes that his muggers fancied him, that being a f*ckboy is cool and that Kim Jong Un would love him. Funny, self-aware and internet-brained, this is an hour about the myths constructed by incels, billionaires and even human people, that mean we don’t have to admit we’re ordinary, rejected or wrong. There’s also a strong section on air fryers. As seen on social media (1M+ followers), Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 'The voice of a generation' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). Strong language/swearing

Country Mile Productions Americans are the best at imperialism and comedy. We have already proven the first. I am here to prove the latter. Many shows at the Fringe have a narrative throughline and a cute little callback at the end. My show mostly concentrates on being incredibly funny. And if you listen closely you might also just learn something in this uproarious ode to a failing empire. Support for Daniel Sloss. 'Fans of Fin Taylor will also have a great time here' Top 10 Live Comedy Shows of 2025 (Comedy.co.uk). Warning: this show is not designed for losers. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

BIGHEAD Comedy Say hello to a horrid bloke. Award-winning late-night villainy from an uncomfortable mind. 'I was in danger of throwing up from laughing' (Tim Harding, Chortle.co.uk). 'A virtuoso display of comic writing' (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk). Winner of Sketch-Off 2025. Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year finalist. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques? In 2025 Milo Edwards found a box of old letters in the back of his late Mother’s wardrobe. Catamaran is a show about his parents and the letters they wrote and the 1980s, in which Milo asks what remains of a human life, what’s torn out, what happens if that life was surprisingly horny...and whatever happened to Jim Lock’s catamaran?

In 'This Changes Everything', Dan Schreiber (host of the QI podcast ‘No Such Thing As A Fish’ and award-winning author of ‘The Theory Of Everything Else’) presents an evening of astonishing facts and hilarious tales, as he showcases the findings of his latest investigations into the world of the weird. Which billion dollar industry was created by a dead doctor during a seance? Which Hollywood star was said to have a magical foreskin? How do you get into the world’s secretest secret society? And how do all things connect to each other? Straddling the world between sense and nonsensibility, Schreiber dives into the funniest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories you’ve never heard. Dan Schreiber is co-host of the smash-hit QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish (“Hilarious. Sideways. Brilliant.” Tim Minchin) and bestselling author of The Theory of Everything Else (“Utterly compelling and totally bizarre.” Louis Theroux)

Daniel Downie The Mountebank Comedy Walk is Edinburgh's hysterical, historical, completely original and award-winning comedy walking tour, hosted by local professional and award-winning comedian and historian of Scottish history Daniel Downie. This completely unique, hilarious experience is, quite simply, Edinburgh's best walking tour! The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh was included in TripAdvisors' Top 10 Experiences in the UK, one of two experiences included on the list! ‘Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman). Downie is masterful at holding up a mirror to what it means to be Scottish. Audience participation, Audience will be standing throughout, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

DLT Entertainment UK Ltd Back for year three, watch comedy scripts come to life on stage. From the company behind My Family, The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty and Time of the Week, we pull back the curtain on TV development, with original scripts performed by the Fringe's top comedians. See cast and creatives shape a show in real time. Discover the UK's most exciting new comedy writing before the commissioners do. Past performers include Adam Riches, Mark Watson, Elf Lyons, Finlay Christie, John Robertson, Rosco McClelland, Carl Donnely, Sam Nicoresti, Chris Forbes and Shaparak Khorsandi. None Age category: 12+

LMAOF LMAOF is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe! Join us for a live taping featuring some of the UK’s most hilarious comedians. Reserve your tickets now! None

Rose Matafeo I want to talk about something, but I don't know what yet. If that doesn't sound like a complete waste of your morning, then I really think you should check it out. It's an early work-in-progress show with a chill vibe. In the Nintendo game Animal Crossing there's a cafe in the basement of the museum where a dog plays new songs every week on his guitar while a pigeon makes everyone coffee. I would like it to have that vibe. No haters, bring cash. None Age category: 16+

Lachlan Werner Close your eyes. Let that little voice take control... Welcome to the world's first ventriloquial hypnotherapy session. Lachlan Werner ('Funniest new ventriloquist on the block' \*\*\*\* Telegraph) and Brew the Witch ('Star' \*\*\*\* Chortle.co.uk) sleep talk through an hour of (gay) skeletons in closets, Punch and Judy love songs (gay), clinically depressed (gay) frat bros, and a man called Ray (sexually ambiguous). Brew's lived inside the shadows of Lachlan's head for 26 years, now she's inviting you to purge your subconscious with award-winning, 'unhinged, extraordinary' \*\*\*\* (Guardian) talent. 'The definitive queer puppet show' \*\*\*\* (LostInTheatreland.co.uk). Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Soho Theatre Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Catherine Bohart returns to the Fringe to build a brand-new show about her birthright – all-encompassing, generational worry. But it's a laugh! As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, A League of Their Own, Mock the Week, The Mash Report, The News Quiz, Last One Laughing Ireland and her Amazon Prime special Immaculate. Co-host of hit podcasts Tonsil Hockey and Trusty Hogs. 'A firecracker' \*\*\*\*\* (Guardian). 'A real delight' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'Cynically hilarious' \*\*\*\*(Scotsman). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns. A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Seen bewildered on Taskmaster (Channel 4), terrified on Live at the Apollo (BBC), getting through Never Mind the Buzzcocks (Sky), and implicating others on his Sky stand-up special The Varnishing Days.

Stepdads Stepdads join forces with alternative comedy’s finest for a smash hit spectacular that guarantees a 100% faithful adaptation of this colossal epic – although this show *might* also feature the Phantom of the Opera, for legal reasons. Stepdads are BAFTA-winning Disney+ heartthrob Luke Rollason ('Gloriously daft' \*\*\*\* (Telegraph)) and The Flop’s Tom Penn ('Nothing happens' \*\*\*\*\* (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk)). Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

Avalon Observational nerd comedy from Pierre Novellie before bedtime. Come and see – it might be years before he wakes up! 'Master of traditional stand-up' (Guardian). 'Glorious' (Times). 'Superbly crafted' (Scotsman). None Age category: 14+

Amy Matthews (ITVx, Comedy Central) is scratching about in the dirt for new jokes and new ideas; come and help find them with her. This will be brand new stuff! The show is shaping up to be about what it means to support - or not support - someone dealing with alcoholism; queer joy; a stand off with a pigeon; learning to be angry; why Amy’s mum keeps milk in the car; learning about how a processing lag is affecting her life; why modern Shakespeare is so often very shite.

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”. When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) shockingly revealed he was adopted. His two famous dads helped him ascend to the top of the rap game. He now embarks on a quest to find his biological family, the only way he knows how: by performing an evening of improvised hip hop comedy based on audience suggestions. Lightning-fast freestyle raps, explosively funny rhymes, and utterly captivating genealogical investigation. Featuring brand new routines for 2027!

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show. Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets. Well, we don't have visions like that anymore, do we? But the universe is not over. The light has not gone out. Here's a candle in the dark. Contagious and whispering. And you can take it with you when you leave. As seen on Would I Lie To You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

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.

A Lovely Time Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Yorkshire's Biggest Bastard Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) is up to something... something very cheeky and silly and big! In the Doghouse with Frankie Monroe is a variety show, it's a game show, it's a vehicle! There will be special guests, prizes to be won, f*cked-up games and chaos – it's going to be a total mess, but when it figures out what it is.... it's gonna be big!! Audience participation

Acclaimed climate scientist, Dr Matt Winning (LLB, MSc, PhD), has been given an ultimatum: save the world by lunchtime tomorrow or sell his soul for a slice of Rockefeller's fortune. But right now, he's busy: his son is being born and he's desperate for a piss.  From karaoke with a bunch of bankers to petrol station bathrooms and the United Nations, Solastalgia, is an epic story about fatherhood, finance and facing the future, together.  Host of Net Zero: A Very British Problem (BBC Radio 4) and author of the Best Seller Hot Mess (what on earth can we do about climate change).  Directed by double Fringe First Award winner, Ben Target (not a climate scientist). 

Welcome to the Manchester heat of the inaugural British Comedian Of The Year, with £10,001 (the biggest cash prize in British comedy) up for grabs.

Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket. With a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs, Dan's a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who has received countless five-star reviews. No wonder the Guardian has named him 'one of comedy's most distinctive new voices'.

One of Ireland's most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand-new show. After his sell-out UK and Ireland tour in 2025 including a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival Killian is back with Killian Dollar Baby.

Flo & Joan A brand new work-in-progress show from acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan. Returning to the Fringe for five mornings only, Flo & Joan have stolen a “real band”’s setlist and are using it to write their new show, With Feeling. As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), Comic Relief (BBC1), The Russell Howard Hour (SKY) and their live specials Alive on Stage (Amazon Prime) and Sweet Release (SKY). ‘Truly Exceptional’ (Rolling Stone). ‘Musical comedy hasn’t been in such safe hands for years’ (List). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Live Nation in association with Sophie Chapman Talent Geoff Norcott (Would I Lie to You?, News Quiz, Have I Got News For You) is ending his biggest UK Tour yet at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. He'll take on life, politics and being a bloke in his trademark playfully provocative style. Only this time he's willing to admit what a judgy person he's become in middle age. This might not be the show for you if you wear dressing gowns after 9am or play music out of your phones on public transport. \*\*\*\* (Times). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+