He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.

After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales, and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter. Having amassed a loyal fan base of over a quarter of a million followers the multi-viral, social media sensation is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honourable aspects of himself. Take a look at the pitfalls of online celebrity, the perils of post-palace living and find out that, in an age where everyone is so obsessed with the veneer of virtual contentment, maybe it takes crashing back down to reality to discover where happiness truly lies. As seen on Comedy Central and tour support for Milton Jones.

Multi-award winning comedian Mark Nelson embarks on his first ever nationwide tour. A hugely sought after headliner throughout the UK and abroad, Nelson brings a distinctive mix of cutting observations, social commentary and hilarious one liners.

Recently described by the Evening Standard as "Live Comedy's best kept secret" Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade. He's written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo. In massive demand as a comedy writer and with regular appearances on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show, Scott is an act on the verge of breaking through into the big time.

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on tour! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines, Josh delves into the hilarities of millennial life, navigating modern relationships and the quirks of British culture.

Darren McGarvey / The Stand Comedy Club Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show is Darren McGarvey’s unflinching, darkly humorous deep dive into the rise of trauma culture. As a live companion to his book, McGarvey dissects how personal suffering is repackaged, exploring the fine line between awareness and exploitation. With his signature wit and razor-sharp analysis, he interrogates the rise of trauma discourse, oversharing culture, and the perverse incentives that turn pain into currency. Expect a gripping, no-holds-barred performance that challenges audiences to rethink everything they know about victimhood, resilience, and the booming industry built on human suffering. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+

Kai Humphries / The Stand Comedy Club Hi I’m Kai, Geordie lad living up here in Scotland, travelling the world being funny. Look at all these other suckers talking about themselves in the third person, we all write these ourselves. This show is my latest concoction of hilarious observations, entertaining stories and uplifting outlooks. Come to the best venue in the entire Fringe, The Stand Comedy Club, where I’ll make you laugh and leave with a big fat smile on your face. Deal? See. That was simple. 'Sunny, friendliness and impossible likeability' (ThreeWeeks). 'Side-splittingly funny!' (Fest). 'A festival highlight' \*\*\*\*\* (Australia Times). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Stu Murphy / Joe Heenan / The Stand Comedy Club Stu and Joe's Big Dumb Film Show. Stu and Joe loved talking about movies. Stu and Joe started a podcast. Stu and Joe had no idea what they were doing. Stu and Joe are now recording a live show at the Edinburgh Fringe at the world famous Stand Comedy Club. Stu and Joe still have no idea what they're doing. Join these two idiots for an hour of jokes and daftness. There'll be laughter, joy and films you never knew you wanted to see. Come join us. None

Alex Love / The Stand Comedy Club Part stand-up, part actual pub quiz. Bigger and earlier than ever, quick-witted Alex Love is back with more trivia to split the audience into teams to compete for prizes in this highly interactive hour. Love also hasn't axed his fact-checkers. In the war on facts, the resistance starts here. ‘It is hilarious... I had so much fun... How to Win a Pub Quiz combines my love of facts and clever comedy’ (ArtMurmurs.nz). ‘Whether winners or losers, everyone left happy... A skilful host with a twinkle in his eye' \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). Audience participation Age category: 14+

Watch This Space Productions / The Stand Comedy Club 'One of Scotland's top stand ups’ (Herald). Star of BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News, Jay Lafferty returns to the Fringe with a new hour packed with her signature warm wit and razor sharp observations. On the back of her sold-out shows Blether and Bahookie, Jay deploys her acclaimed storytelling skills on the element of surprise. 'Set the bar incredibly high for other comics of the Fringe' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Luring you in like a funny mate then hitting you with anecdotes that would test the strength of anyone’s pelvic floor’ (List). ‘Warm, witty, occasionally waspish’ (Scotsman). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Ed Patrick / The Stand Comedy Club Is this NHS doctor and comedian completing his Edinburgh Fringe registration months before hospital rotas come out? You bet. Does he know if he has the time off? Well, come see if this anaesthetist made it to the Fringe where he’ll be working on a new show. Expect bits of paper on stage. As seen on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You. 'Had the audience in fits of laughter' (Scotsman). 'Packed with funny anecdotes' (Guardian). None Age category: 16+

Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself. As seen and heard in his viral clips on social media, James O'Brien's show on LBC, Radio 4’s POV & Oh God What Now?

One of the UK’s most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder.

Discover the unparalleled charm and comedy of Bruce Fummey, where humour meets Scottish history and insightful storytelling. Bruce, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns home to Perth with a new show packed with laughs as he explains how Scotland Made the World in his own inimitable style. His unique approach showcases and celebrates Scottish culture and history in a way that will not only keep you fully engaged, but have you roaring with laughter. Every Saturday morning UK-time, Bruce posts a story from Scotland’s history on his hugely successful YouTube channel. This live show will deliver more jokes than you get from the videos, and some might even make you blush, but you’ll leave having learned about Scotland’s role in the world while laughing along the way. Nominated for comedy awards in Australia, at home in Scotland and even named Scottish Comedian Of The Year, Bruce has appeared on ABC series Stuff The British Stole and many UK TV and radio shows.

The Stand Comedy Club It’s our 30th birthday and we’re pulling out all the stops to bring you the very best late-night showcase of incredible comedians. This is what we do all year round so expect the very best from names you know and names you soon will. We have big surprises lined up – making this the late-night line-up you cannot afford to miss. Previous guests include: John Oliver, Susie McCabe, Danial Sloss, Danny Bhoy, Tom Stade, Sarah Millican, Jo Caulfield, Christopher MacArthur Boyd and many more. 'Still my favourite comedy club in the whole world' (John Oliver). Strong language/swearing

For two decades Matt Chorley has feasted on politics, stalking the corridors, pubs and restaurants of Westminster. Now the award-winning writer, podcaster, comedian and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter has all the ingredients to cook up an hilarious new show looking at parliament's feuding food factions and how politicians really are what they eat. Warning: Politics may contain nuts.

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4's Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he's done it twice) and much more!

Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer / The Stand Comedy Club Get into the groove with the best and most exciting female stand-up comics, both established and new, with regular hosts Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Show And Tell / The Stand Comedy Club Dear Reader, I hope you’re well. My new stand-up hour will consist of the usual unusual melange of jokes, sketches, stories, art, poetry and satire. I have great aspirations for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe: I’m hoping to live indoors. Other than that, nothing. Yours sincerely, Simon Munnery. 'You do not reach the kind of legendary comedy status achieved by Simon Munnery without very good reason' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'One of the finest gag-writers in the business' \*\*\*\*\* (List). 'An annual must-see for any comedy connoisseur’ (Guardian). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Mark Thomas / The Stand Comedy Club Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic. In those years he has changed laws on tax, jailed arms dealers, helped start a comedy circuit in Palestine, given evidence before three Parliamentary select committees and has taken the police to court three times and won. The world’s moving far too fast to predict what the content will be but it is the normal stuff of government and personal mayhem. Expect jokes, rants, politics, swearing and possible nudity as he emerges from large cake singing Happy Birthday Mr President.* *Cake correct at time of publication. Strong language/swearing

Edinburgh Comedy Award "Best Show" nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour.

Palestine Comedy Club / The Stand Comedy Club Featuring Alaa Shehada (Jenin), Diana Sweity (Hebron), Hanna Shammas (Haifa), Sami Abu-Wardeh (London). PalCom is a Palestinian-UK collective developing comedy unique to the Palestinian experience. The club is a platform for Palestinian artists to create comedy from the everyday realities of their lives and to share their stories in Palestine and beyond. Debuting at the Fringe, Diana, Hanna and Alaa are remarkable performers, each bringing a distinct and unexpected perspective on living and laughing under occupation. 'Laughter in extreme pain, and a turning point towards a different comedy in Palestine' (The Cultural Stage). PalestineComedyClub.com. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

The Stand Comedy Club You may not have heard but Oasis are playing Edinburgh slap bang in the middle of the Fringe! To honour this event, we are putting on a specially themed tribute gig for all their fans featuring a bill from the best Oasis enthusiasts in comedy, delivering 90s nostalgia, hysterical indie insights and rock n roll routines. Expect a supernova night of comedy that would make even a Gallagher giggle. None Age category: 16+

The Provocateurs / The Stand Comedy Club Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Dr Maria Maclennan (The University of Edinburgh) follows the trail from jewellery to justice as the world’s first forensic jeweller. Dr Andrew Frayn (Edinburgh Napier University) asks what makes classic literature and what focusing on those books makes us ignore. None Age category: 14+

HANNAH EAST’S brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting.  With millions of views across her viral comedy reels, she brilliantly captures the chaos, joy, and absurdity of mum life.  From pregnancy and labour to breastfeeding, postpartum struggles, and everyday parenting challenges, her sketches hit home with honesty and humour. Audiences love her for saying what mums are really thinking—but rarely say out loud. With her warm-hearted tone, relatable mum impressions, and fearless wit, Express Yourself is a must-watch.  Expect brand-new skits, more wigs, celebrity send-ups, and laugh-out-loud moments every parent will relate to.

After sell out shows across Australia and America in 2023, MONTY FRANKLIN returns in 2024 with his biggest tour yet. Having just performed Yeah Nah, in front of over 1 million Americans, across 40 states, Monty will be heading for his European debut in October followed by shows in Asia and a massive theatre tour of his homeland Australia in November.  Monty’s online videos pointing out the perils of an Australian navigating his way through American culture have had over 1 BILLION views, and led to a feature film co-written with Rob Schneider and John Cleese, starring Monty, John Cleese, Rob Schneider, Jim Jefferies and Rhys Darby, set for release next year.

Schalk Bezuidenhout is a comedian from South Africa who is a household name in all households that know his name. More specifically, he grew up in Kempton Park in the East Rand. If you don’t know Kempton… it’s the type of place you thank one day in your Oscar speech as your “humble beginnings”. In Kempton Park the traditional Afrikaans way of living was a good life. You would ride your bicycle to school and English was only used in self defence. Schalk finished school with a distinction for every subject. That has nothing to do with his comedic abilities, he just wanted you to know that. Schalk’s family and friends stood back as they watched Schalk evolve from an Afrikaans conservative caterpillar into a beautifully dramatic butterfly, complete with a moustache and furry afro. It was obvious to Schalk’s parents that he would study drama, and to help numb the pain they sent him away to study at the University of Cape Town. While studying in Cape Town Schalk quickly grew dissatisfied with watching Suits on repeat in his single bed (look where Meghan is now, hey?!) His drama degree was still 4 years away, but he needed a creative outlet NOW! So he started doing stand-up comedy in April 2011. On stage Schalk is fun and energetic and appeals to all. Schalk has come a far way since his first paid gig in a strip club in Kempton Park (true story). He has had the privilege to perform all over the world in some great venues, alongside some even greater comedians. On stage Schalk is fun and energetic and appeals to people of all kinds and colours.

Following three sell-out shows, Chloe Petts (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-new tour, and she’s delving where she’s never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word. Expect routines about Page 3, lad culture, and most importantly, big, fat naturals.

Phil McIntyre Entertainments / The Stand A showcase of some of the hottest new comics on the circuit shortlisted to try and make it to the TV heats of the BBC New Comedy Awards. You can view the lineup on our website www.thestand.co.uk. None