Showstopper Productions / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions The Olivier Award-winning West End smash hit and Fringe favourite is back! The Showstoppers improvise a hilarious new musical every show, totally inspired by audience suggestions, in ‘the funniest improv on the Fringe’ (BroadwayBaby.com). The mind-blowing, must-see phenomenon where it’s opening night of the hottest musical in town... every night! With over 1,500 hilarious made-up musicals to their name, The Showstoppers never perform the same show twice. 'So polished, it defies belief' \*\*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'A consistent audience favorite for a reason.' \*\*\*\*\* (Playbill). 'Achingly funny... worth seeing again and again.' \*\*\*\*\* (Time Out). More information As the show is improvised there could be some adult language, but this is rare. Age category: 12+

Celia Dugua and Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Following last year's sell-out run, the critically acclaimed cult hit show returns. Together with his audience, veteran improviser Elms builds a comedy mind palace before your very eyes. 'David's very clever. He's made a show that's funny, original and different every time' (Tim Key). 'A lesson in the transcendent power of collective imagining' \*\*\*\* (Guardian). 'A strikingly impressive feat of memory, world-building and forging of communal purpose' \*\*\*\* (List). 'A real triumph of the human imagination' \*\*\*\* (Skinny). 'One of the most original and artistic comedy shows on the fringe' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). Audience participation Age category: 12+

Berk's Nest in association with Independent Talent Group The Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and cult favourite returns with a deliriously funny new show. 'That rare thing, a high-concept, unashamedly arty production that also has entire rooms laughing' \*\*\*\*\* (Evening Standard). 'A rich, multilayered comedy experience, that’s both retro and cutting edge, and keeps whirling away in your mind long after it’s finished' \*\*\*\*\* (Time Out). 'The UK’s foremost alchemist of “found” comedy and irreverent, cross-media mash-up humour' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). \*\*\*\*\* (Skinny). \*\*\*\* (Times). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Joss Jones at Cosmic Comedy / EdCom Productions Lunchtime comedy club showcasing established favourites and rising stars from across the Fringe. Now in its 21st successful year in the Cabaret Bar – take a seat, you're in for a treat! Great value show in a great venue. Line-up changes daily. 'Cannot be bettered anywhere... This top-class hour is an excellent investment' \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). 'A perfect bite-sized flavour of the festival... A brilliant way to discover new talent' \*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). 'This delightful afternoon slot at The Pleasance is a crowd-pleaser' (BroadwayBaby.com). See EdComProductions.com for daily listings. Strong language/swearing, More information May contain adult language and material. Age category: 14+

Off The Kerb Productions The Taskmaster star is back and talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs. The BAFTA-nominated powerhouse returns with her loveable blend of cheek and charm following a nomination for Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023. As seen on Live at the Apollo, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week and her Channel 4 sitcom, Pushers. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Mick Perrin Worldwide 'I'm sorry, I've said too much...' Sky Arts Award-winning comedian Elf Lyons is The Woman on the Edge. A completely normal, autobiographical (and in no way complex) – observational stand-up show about love. A perfect show to take yourself to. Inspired by Vertigo, Apollo 13 and the opera Pagliacci. Directed by Ingmar Bergman. One of The Telegraph's 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century. 'Praise her genius – and go' \*\*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'Expert clowning' \*\*\*\* (Times). \*\*\*\* (Guardian). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex In this brand-new show, everything you think you know will be challenged. What do we believe, why do we believe it and what does it take to change a mind? In a world where reality is shaped at the touch of a button, truth feels flexible and trust feels dangerous. Blending jaw-dropping mentalism with sharp psychological insight, Cloud dismantles assumptions, bends reality and makes the impossible uncomfortably personal. Hoax is designed to blow your mind, shake you to your core and linger long after the lights fade. You will not leave the same person inside. Audience participation Age category: 12+

Berk's Nest Following a huge debut national tour and sell-out runs across London and Edinburgh, Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster, Stath Lets Flats) is bringing his smash-hit improv show back to the Fringe. Featuring a celebrity guest every night, a cast of the UK's best improvisers and stories from you, the audience, to inspire the comedy! Previous special guests have included: Amelia Dimoldenberg, Lily Allen, Jamie Demitriou, Adam Buxton, Mo Gilligan, Lolly Adefope and Nish Kumar. Previous improvisers have included: Emma Sidi, Lola-Rose Maxwell, Graham Dickson, Lara Ricote, Janine Harouni, Nic Sampson, Brendan Murphy and Rob Gilbert. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Susan Edelstein Productions, ATG Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions From the Olivier Award-winning producers of Cabaret and Benjamin Button, the biggest new musical of the Fringe turns the fairy tale inside out. Once upon a time, there was a princess. Whatever that means... Four sisters escape their tower and collide with the outside world. Where fairy godfathers rule and happy endings come at a cost, this hilarious, razor-sharp tale rewrites the concept of happily ever after. With 17 West End performers, electric vocals and a pop-rock punch, Bliss is a fearless musical about ripping up the rule book and the price of perfection. None

Off The Kerb Productions The world's only Irish, Indian, gay comedian (probably) delivers his debut stand-up hour about Irish mammies, Indian grannies and his archenemy: the parish priest. Expect cheeky, camp mischief and an ode to butter. As seen on Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC One and Comedy Central. Tour Support for Josh Widdicombe, Tom Allen, Joanne McNally and Rosie Jones. Finalist for BBC New Comedy Awards, British Comedian of the Year and The Sean Lock Comedy Awards. Pleasance Reserve alumni. Co-host of the top ten podcast Welcome To Hell. 'Slick and personable' (Chortle.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Francesca Moody Productions and Fiery Entertainment in association with MILKE International sell-out cult-hit Garry Starr is back, and is hell-bent on saving books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written. Mostly naked (but with flippers). Don't miss this 'very funny man who is peculiarly averse to wearing trousers' (Scotsman) as he returns to Edinburgh with a night of 'euphoric chaos' (Metro). 'Ingenious comic' (Guardian) wunderkind Starr takes us on a literary adventure through the world's most iconic novels. From The Little Prince to Moby Dick and everything in between, nothing is safe from being lampooned with his 'bonkers, ingenious' (Daily Mail) nincompoopery. Audience participation, Nudity, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Haze

United Agents Ever served so hard you almost toppled a government? In her debut hour, BBC New Comedian of the Year finalist and Pleasance Reserve alum Maia Tassalini channels the muse (Monica Lewinsky) to boldly ask the question on everyone's lips: is there anything more cursed than being 22 and stunning? 'Maia is a natural. Born to do it. Unreal!' (Shaparak Khorsandi). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains strong language, sexual themes and references to diet culture and body image. Age category: 16+

United Agents Have you ever felt like the ugliest person at a party, but still the most beautiful girl in the world? Join Dom McGovern, the rising stand-up star cursed with the caustic wit of an old Noel Coward and the self esteem of a young Princess Diana, for his hotly anticipated debut show about bodies, blokes and b'something else. 'Endlessly entertaining and outrageously funny' (Rolling Stone). 'Bloody brilliant' (Rosie Jones). 'Gaggy' (Chortle.co.uk). Co-writer for Chicken Shop Date. Tour support for Sophie Duker, Olga Koch and Urooj Ashfaq. BBC New Comedy Awards. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information Contains references to disordered eating, body dysmorphia and homophobia. Age category: 16+

NewsRevue 2026 In a world losing its marbles – felon presidents wreaking havoc, royals stripped of titles and AI on the rise – we need NewsRevue more than ever. While it’s still allowed. 'Spectacularly funny and fast-paced commentary on current affairs' \*\*\*\*\* (Skinny). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

IAM 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. \*\*\*\*\* (Telegraph). \*\*\*\* (Guardian). \*\*\*\* (Observer). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Berk's Nest in association with Avalon Management Duker’s back on her bullshit. And this time, she’s done with dudes. Promise. The people’s princess of provocation returns with a beefy hour about sex and privilege. Taskmaster Champion and Just For Laughs International New Face. As seen crushing Live at the Apollo, House of Games, Celebrity Mastermind and Celebrity Pointless. Sell-out Fringe runs since 2019. ‘Obscenely good… Charisma to burn’ (Rolling Stone). 'Extremely funny' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Truly one of the best comedians around' \*\*\*\* (DIVA). 'Laugh-out-loud funny' \*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'Not scared to push the boundaries' \*\*\*\* (Fest). \*\*\*\* (Skinny). \*\*\*\* (Evening Standard). \*\*\*\* (Times). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

The Pleasance The best night of comedy on the Fringe returns! Join us for a raucous night of laughter, raising much-needed funds for Waverley Care, Scotland's HIV and Hepatitis C charity. The Tartan Ribbon has become a much-loved staple of the Fringe each year, with previous acts including Michael McIntyre, Russell Howard, Katherine Ryan and loads more big names. It's guaranteed to sell out, so book your tickets early! Line-up to be announced. None Age category: 12+

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism. All deftly conjured up on the spot and based on suggestions by you: The Audience! These two masters of Comedy Improvisation are joined by two fabulous guests each week to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.