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Theatre

Comedy

...Earnest?

6 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Say It Again, Sorry? Perfect for fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off. \*\*\*\*\* (Skinny). Returning to the Fringe for the sixth time due to phenomenal demand, this Oscar Wilde twist is guaranteed to have you in stitches. When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan... until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue. 'Guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of even the greatest of improv-phobic curmudgeons' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). Audience participation Age category: 12+

Comedy

BATSU!

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Underbelly and BATSU! Moon Edinburgh, are you ready? Warriors, are you ready? The cult hit from New York and Chicago, BATSU! returns to the Fringe after a wildly successful, sold out 2025 run. This high-energy spectacle pits fearless comedians against each other as they compete to avoid hilarious, jaw-dropping punishments. Inspired by Japanese-style game shows, expect the unexpected in this late-night Fringe hit. With visits from Sake Ninjas to shocking twists like paintball guns, electric shocks and even a giant chicken – don’t miss the chaos, the laughter and the unforgettable madness that is BATSU! – the wildest show at the Fringe! Audience participation, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

House of Life

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Sheep Soup House of Life is back. One part sermon. One part purge. Three parts party. 'The show that turns strangers into friends' (Lyn Gardner) is ready to cure your existential dread with a glittering blast of collective joy. This five-star, feel-good sensation is the most fun you'll ever have in a theatre. Led by the glitter-clad, beat-dropping RaveRend, this genre-defying night of music, movement and communal healing has been scientifically proven to make you feel 100% never sad again. \*\*\*\* (Guardian). \*\*\*\*\* (PlayBill.com). \*\*\*\*\* (Telegraph). Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Kids

Tweedy's Massive Solo Show

6 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Underbelly and Tweedy the Clown present Following the success of Tweedy's Massive Circus, Tweedy the Clown makes his festival debut with this joyful solo show for all ages. Tweedy finds himself battling mischievous props in a series of increasingly absurd situations, but however chaotic things become Tweedy can always find a creative way to get out – much to the delight of audiences young and old. Described by The Guardian as 'a loveable lark from start to finish'. Expect physical comedy, visual gags and an unexpected encounter with AI. None

Comedy

Rob Duncan: Printer of the Year

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Rob Duncan In 2024, Rob Duncan was named Printer of the Year. After 15 years in the industry, he was finally recognised as a pioneer in his field. This show is an hour of printing, celebrating his awards and debuting a new category of dramatic arts – performance printing. 'Brilliantly, hilariously stupid' (Frankie Boyle). 'Extraordinary' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Frigging maverick' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Cabaret

Music

An Evening with Dame Granny Smith

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

David Salter The world's most celebrated apple returns for an intimate on-stage conversation. From her vaudeville debut at age five to her breakthrough role in Disney's Snow White, Dame Smith will take you on a journey through her storied life and career, all told with her trademark candour and wit. Warm, funny, uplifting, absurd and 'a show you'll remember for many years to come' (GlamAdelaide.com.au). 'One of the funniest shows I've seen for years' (Alan Davies). Winner: Best Variety Award, Adelaide Fringe 2025. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

Musical

An A to Z Guide to Dating

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

The Queens of Cups A hilarious one-woman musical based on an unapologetic dating advice book that writer-performer Grace O'Keefe's own mother wrote. Publishers said it would set feminism back 20 years. 40 years later, let's find out! The theatrical equivalent of a little girl struggling in her mother's heels, this musical explores relationships, romance and the performance of womanhood. Featuring original music by Grace O'Keefe (Summoning Sondheim; Sense and Sensibility; Best Newcomer at Musical Comedy Awards), the show will leave audiences with a deeper appreciation of their mothers and a chaotic new approach to dating and life. Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 14+

Dance

Afronauts

6 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Underbelly, Circus Zambia and Wake the Beast An all-ages, high-flying collision of circus, theatre and space adventure. 1964: the world’s superpowers are caught in the space race. Enter an unlikely contender... Zambia. Visionary Edward Mukuka Nkoloso aimed to send Africa’s first astronauts into the cosmos. His crew? A young girl, two cats and a missionary. His rocket? Aluminium, ambition and audacity. Wake The Beast and Circus Zambia bring this extraordinary story to life with breathtaking acrobatics, theatrical spectacle and irresistible heart. A true tale of courage, hope and willpower that can take you to the moon... or make you believe you could. Audience participation, Strobe lighting

Kids

Amazing Bubble Man

6 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Louis Pearl Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out for the last 14 years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Audience participation

Comedy

Jeromaia Detto: Giuseppe's Love Quest

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Jeromaia Detto Have you ever been in love? From the loins of multi award-winning goofball, Jeromaia Detto (Australia), the disarmingly charming Giuseppe Alfresco is desperate to finally find connection and fall in love. Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award – Adelaide Fringe 2026. 'Laughter therapy' \*\*\*\*\* (@ThePerthDiary, Instagram). 'Magical evening of big-hearted humour' \*\*\*\*\* (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'An abs workout and total laugh' \*\*\*\* (List). Praise for previous work: Winner of People's Choice Award, Sydney Fringe 2025. Judge's Pick (Comedy) – Melbourne Fringe, 2024. Winner of Best Comedy Weekly Award – Adelaide Fringe, 2024. Audience participation Age category: 16+

Kids

Darryl J Carrington: Out of the Box

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Darryl J Carrington Out of the Box is a multi award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill and irresistible fun. Named Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl J Carrington transforms everyday objects into extraordinary adventures. A toothbrush stars in a balancing act, a string sparks a heist and a tea party lands on someone's head! With over 20 years of circus and clowning experience, Darryl's silent comedy blends world-class juggling, inventive physical theatre and heart-warming audience interaction. His humour transcends age and language. Audience participation

Grace Jarvis: Getting Dragged Backwards Through a Hedge

Comedy

Stand-up

Storytelling

Grace Jarvis: Getting Dragged Backwards Through a Hedge

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Bright Side Presents Australian comedy's number one autistic glamourpuss is back in Edinburgh with a banging hour of trademark Jarvis oddball stand-up. She's getting dragged backwards through a hedge and onto stage to perform some brand-new carefully crafted, deceivingly dark and genuinely funny stand-up comedy about the cruelty of reality TV, the cultural distrust being perpetrated by fairy floss flavoured vapes and the collapse of the social contract. There's something, if not for everyone, then for a large spectrum of freaks. One of Rolling Stone's 12 Must-See Comedy Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. None Age category: 16+

Tom Neenan: Portrait of a Tom as a Young Neenan

Comedy

Storytelling

Tom Neenan: Portrait of a Tom as a Young Neenan

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Tom Neenan and Topper & Fred, with Sophie Chapman Management In 2020, Tom started painting portraits. In 2024 the BAFTA nominee received two invitations, one: to a fancy wedding and, two: to paint the portrait of an 86-year-old man. This often hilarious, occasionally embarrassing storytelling show explores how in accepting both Tom relives past failures and current worries ranging from body image to AI. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Underbelly Productions The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. A one-stop shop for your comedy fix right in the beating heart of the festival. Every show sold out since 2017! Previous performers have included Jason Byrne, Nina Conti, Phil Wang, Fern Brady, Ivo Graham, David O'Doherty, Sam Campbell, Joanne McNally, Larry Dean, Amy Gledhill, Ian Smith, Flo & Joan, Olga Koch and Ahir Shah. Every weekend – Friday and Saturday nights. Nightly line-ups available at UnderbellyEdinburgh.co.uk. Strong language/swearing

Will & Noah: Dinner Dinner Chicken Winner

Comedy

Sketch

Will & Noah: Dinner Dinner Chicken Winner

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Will & Noah Wanna feel like a winner for one hour of your miserable, worthless life? Join perennial losers Will and Noah for sketches, songs and a gazillion trophies in this award-winning show* (*show about winning awards)! Under our roof, all winners are created equal: U13s player of the season, app of the year, soup of the day, oldest man, Nobel pizza prize, Sunday best, Monday worst, longest time survived in lion cage (our money's on the lion) and many more... 'Echoes the glory days of The Mighty Boosh, Garth Marenghi and Monty Python' \*\*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Comedy

Will Adamsdale: AI, AI, Oh... (Or How I Wrote a Hit Sitcom with ChatGPT But We're Not Talking Now)

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Fuel and Will Adamsdale Once upon a time, a washed up writer-comedian-technophobe went off-grid in a confused relocation/mid life crisis. But the grass ain’t always greener. His only hope? His greatest fear. Perrier and Fringe First winner Will Adamsdale returns with a hilarious true(ish) robo-bromance about finally embracing his old enemy technology. 'An utter delight' \*\*\*\* (Guardian on FaceTime). 'Absurd, hilarious and touching in equal measure' \*\*\*\*\*(Chortle on Borders). A story of bots, block and hitting escape. Originally produced by Fuel, directed by Tom Parry. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

Saving Britney

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Fake Escape Millennials like Jean grew up with Britney Spears. Over the course of an hour see how the princess of pop influenced Jean's life and how the connections shared between them lead to an unbelievable moment of self-discovery. Inspired by the #FreeBritney movement, the 2022 WhatsOnStage Award-nominated hit off-Broadway production is back to take an hilarious and heart-breaking look at celebrity obsession, sexuality and growing up in the early noughties: featuring more nostalgia than you can shake a Tamagochi at! 'Roushbaiani delivers a true masterclass' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Tilly Fletcher: Television

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Liebenspiel Presents Don't look away. 24 hour telly. Washed down with a ten pack of flumps and a pint of Sunny D. Fresh hour from Tilly "Turbo" Fletcher that'll have you slipping into the static like a warm familiar bath. 'Like a daytime tribute to Chris Morris' Jam... reminded me of early Coogan in its studied exactness' (Comedy.co.uk). Praise for Turbo Town: 'Strong joke-dense writing... switching between different comedic forms very naturally' (Chortle.co.uk). None Age category: 14+

Comedy

The Passion of Mr Cardboard

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Liebenspiel Presents Come see Mr Cardboard (Stamptown, Upright Citizens Brigade), something between a jovial imaginary friend and an all-powerful god of play, return to face his most trying hour yet! After being called forth from his slumber, Mr Cardboard flies you to his domain, The Land of Cardboard; however, is the Land of Cardboard the magical place it once was? Mr Cardboard must battle with a higher power for the pleasure of the audience and to save the eternal spirit of The Land of Cardboard, in this theatrically forward solo clown show by Miles Calderon. Audience participation Age category: 12+

Comedy

Coco The Time-Travelling Tart

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Max Norman Come make history misbehave! London’s most scandalous socialite is loose in the timeline, and you're invited! Coco the Time-Travelling Tart makes her explosive Edinburgh Fringe debut in a wildly interactive, high-glamour comedy where reputations are ruined, history is rewritten and you are very much in on the action. Expect outrageous encounters, champagne-soaked chaos and absolutely no respect for the past. Fresh from a sold-out Australian run and winner of a 2026 Adelaide Fringe award, join viral sensation Coco before she time hops away. \*\*\*\* (List). ‘Riotously funny’ (WhatsTheShow.com.au). ‘Fast, filthy and fiercely funny’ (MissmandaMedia.com). Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting Age category: 16+

Daniel Cainer: What Am I, Chopped Liver?

Music

Theatre

Musical

Daniel Cainer: What Am I, Chopped Liver?

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Daniel Cainer / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions A razor-sharp, richly funny and only slightly irreverent collection of songs inspired by current affairs, family affairs and affairs of the heart. As seen on TV, as heard on radio and as enjoyed in concerts all over the world, including seven runs off-Broadway. The multi award-winning creator of Jewish Chronicles and Gefilte Fish & Chips returns to Edinburgh Fringe for an incredible 21st year. 'Genius' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). 'Lovingly detailed shaggy-dog storytelling' \*\*\*\*\* (Time Out). 'Heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny' \*\*\*\*\* (Edinburgh Festivals Guide). None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Cadet Kelly Is the Best Movie I've Ever Seen in My Friggin Life

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Ben McCarthy HAVE YUO SEENTHIS MOEVIE?! Day and night my mind is ablaze with the 2002 Disney Channel original movie, Cadet Kelly. My sleep schedule has been INTERRUPTED. People are sleeping on this movie and it's time to be violently shaken awake! A high intensity clown show, hyperbolically looking at obsessive culture and Disney fanatics. Nominated for best comedy – Melbourne Fringe Festival. 'A standout slice of silliness' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'Ben McCarthy's particular brand of Hi-NRG clowning makes for a truly deranged hour' \*\*\*\* (Age). Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Dribble

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Cênica In a Brazilian bar, a table becomes a stage, a pitch and a gathering place. Dribble unfolds as a vibrant celebration where performers sing, drink and share stories – exploring football as memory, ritual and collective experience. Blending live music, physical theatre and autobiographical storytelling, the show moves between festivity and confrontation, humour and emotion. Inspired by the gesture of the dribble – the moment of risk and invention – it connects Brazil and Scotland through Charles Miller, revealing football as a shared cultural language of identity and belonging. This show is part of São Paulo Showcase. None Age category: 12+

Tom Skelton: VIP (Visually Impaired Papa)

Comedy

Storytelling

Tom Skelton: VIP (Visually Impaired Papa)

5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Tom Skelton After losing most of his sight, Tom thought he might never become a dad. But now he is. And he's a bit scared. From nappy changing, choking hazards, losing your toddler in the park, to not being able to read to him, see his changing face, or his first goal on the football pitch, this is a hilarious, heartfelt scamper through dadhood and disability. 'Deliciously talented' (Guardian). 'Sends you back out into the world with a spring in your step' (Chortle). 'Insightful, hilarious... expertly crafted' \*\*\*\*\* (TulpaMagazine.wordpress.com). Perth FringeWorld Weekly Comedy Award Winner 2020. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Jo Griffin: Renegade (WIP)

20 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Jo Griffin Jo (\*\*\*\* List) is whipping up a new show. Before planning our future, we've got to learn from the past right? As the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Jo is digging up some old ghosts: 90s sex education, 18-30s holidays to Magaluf, MILFs, MPs and more. Jo's last show at Edinburgh, directed by Chloe Petts, then sold out London's Soho Theatre. Nominee BBC New Comedy and Funny Women Awards. Seen on Channel 4 and Dave. Jo is a fast-rising star gigging with Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe, Dylan Moran and Jamali Maddix. 'A crowd-pleaser' (Chortle.co.uk). None Age category: 16+

Theatre

WENCH

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Felix Le Freak The year is 1645. England is gripped by whispers of witchcraft, and Martha Tallow is guilty by popular demand. From Felix Le Freak (Drag Idol UK winner) comes a darkly comic, one-wench musical about the fine art of being unacceptable. Blending cabaret, character comedy and original music, WENCH follows one slippery, scandal-prone harlot who refuses to behave. Expect glamour, mischief and razor-sharp wit as our historical heroine charms, shocks and slips through the cracks of society's expectations. They've decided her fate. She's decided otherwise. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Comedy

Stand-up

Joey Dardano: Another Direction

18 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Joey Dardano Joey Dardano has always had dreams, goals, diarrhea and aspirations of the great white way and silver screen. He's spent every day of his life honing specific, intangible skills such as charisma, jokes and yelling at the selfie camera and pressing 'upload', hoping to go viral. That being said, the guy's 30 and has little to show for it. That's a recipe for, well, how-you-say, not-eh-feeling-eh-so-good. After dealing with endless rejection and opportunities slipping through his fingers, it's one opportunity that he's 100% PERFECT FOR brushing him off that leads to a downward spiral of desperation. None

Theatre

Comedy

Secrets Secrets Shhh!

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Grumble Theatre May I take your coat? Step into the backroom where a lonely cloakroom attendant invades her customers' pockets and acts out imagined versions of what their lives could be. The only thing stranger and stickier than these deeply personal objects are the thoughts in her own head. A wild character sketch show following the one woman brave enough to stick her hands where the rest of us are too afraid to look. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

The Jolly Fisherman

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Kick It Anywhere From the multi-award winning producers of London smash-hit Brixton Calling, comes a stunning new story. The story of Alan, Amir and England. Inspired by true events in London's East End, two boyhood best friends must hold tightly to their friendship as their worlds pull them further apart. This is a play about who we are now and the places we call home. Starring Alex Hill (global Fringe-phenomenon Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England) and Jonny Khan (Olivier-nominated The Shitheads). None Age category: 14+

Dance

The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA

6 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Underbelly and The Sumo Hall HIRAKUZA Step into the world of Japan’s legendary national sport as former pro wrestlers collide in powerful, high action matches right before your eyes! Presented entirely in English, get ready to learn the rules, rituals and techniques behind this incredible sport. This isn’t just a show. It’s sumo unleashed. Feel the energy as these titans collide in powerful, high action matches, brought to life with dramatic visuals and immersive sound. Think you have what it takes? You could get the chance to suit up and challenge a sumo wrestler in the ring! Authentic, action-packed and unforgettable! Audience participation

Comedy

Share the Craic

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Magners Share the Craic This act has earned their spot on this year’s Underbelly programme at the Edinburgh Fringe as the winner of the Magners Share The Craic comedy search. After weeks of nationwide talent-spotting, one standout rose to the top. Now they take the stage with a high-energy debut you’ll want to say you saw first. Catch laughs daily at the Wee Coo at 10:20pm. Grab a Magners and Share The Craic. None

Kids

Did You Hear What I Saw?

5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Tom Gk and Tom Skelton Tom and Tom have been best friends for 12,577 days and counting. They've walked miles through blizzards, run amok in city streets and been superheroes of the playground. Their amazing bond was strengthened as Tom Skelton ('deliciously talented', Guardian) lost his sight and Tom GK ('will leave you singing for joy', The4thWallReviews.com) his hearing. This is their unique story of lasting friendship, with songs and silliness along the way. This show breaks down stereotypes and lets audiences into the sometimes funny and quirky world of having a disability. None

Comedy

Stand-up

Aarian Mehrabani: How's Your Head?

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Aarian Mehrabani, Commissioned by Lowry Aarian is a triple threat. Brown, blind and bi. Arguably already too many things to talk about in a debut stand-up hour. Then 2024 came, and he only had to go and get f**king brain cancer. The highly anticipated debut stand-up show from the multi award-winning writer of the 2023 Fringe hit It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure. 'Ridiculously entertaining' (TheStage.co.uk). 'Hilarious and incisive' (Playbill.com). 'Aarian Mehrabani has naturally perfect comedic timing, and left me genuinely winded with laughter a couple of times... Pure genius... as close to perfection as you can get' (BingeFringe.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Jellyfish

5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Blah Blah Productions Nova and T have just turned 100 years old – but still look 30. For one day only, the twins host an exclusive interview revealing the secrets behind their eternal youth. Peek into this dystopian daily routine; 4:30am alarms. Red-light therapy. Shock treatments. Botox. Blood transfusions. 20+ supplements. No friends. No fun. Ultimate rule: Don't die. The interviewer's attention turns to the twins' most controversial procedure. As public scrutiny grows, tension rises, secrets surface and their perfect system begins to fail. After all, even jellyfish can be washed ashore. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Comedy

Stand-up

Hanna Shammas Takes It To Heart

24 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Palestine Comedy Club This effortlessly charming comedian and writer combines storytelling and stand-up comedy to explore the complexities of everyday life as a Palestinian living in the 1948 territories, in the city of Haifa. During a stay in hospital he discovers he has a hole in his heart and with wry social commentary and hilarious self-reflection he searches for the source of the hole: the women in his life or his family? The insanity of his identity as a Palestinian living in Haifa? Or his ludicrously unsupportive psychologist? Inevitably, Hanna takes it all to heart. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Musical

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Alan Kliffer and Christian Palomares Inspired by the hit show about hockey, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody follows starry-eyed golden boy Shane Hollander on his journey from power centre to power bottom. Sporting a bop-infused score, scene-stealing cameos by characters like Rose Landry and Ilya's Ass, and time jumps absolutely no one can keep track of, audiences will find themselves hot, bothered and probably saying, '....Girl!' Because with love, sometimes it comes when you least expect it... and sometimes, it comes hands-free. So, grab a Canada Dry and join us for this hot and steamy romp! None Age category: 16+

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