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Medusa Uncut: A New Musical
Theatre
Musical
Comedy

Medusa Uncut: A New Musical

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Wildpark Entertainment They tried to kill her – they missed. Now she's out for blood. With a pistol in her belt and the god of death in the passenger seat, Medusa's on the road for revenge. But in a world where gods play dice with the lives of men, who can you trust to have your back? From the creators of Unfortunate comes a mythical new musical with a Wild Western twist. With a dark country soundtrack, Medusa: Uncut is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled car chase loaded with sex, violence and topless minotaurs. Look out, here she comes. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Comedy

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Francesca Moody Productions in association with MILKE and Underbelly Literature! Literature! Literature! It might not rhyme with anything but it's still very important. Garry Starr is back and he's hell-bent on saving books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written. Mostly naked (but with flippers). Comic wunderkind Starr takes us on a literary adventure through the world's most iconic works of fiction. From The Little Prince to Moby Dick and everything in between, nothing is safe from being lampooned with the utmost nincompoopery. 'A very funny man who is peculiarly averse to wearing trousers' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). Audience participation, Nudity, Strong language/swearing
...Earnest?
Theatre
Comedy

...Earnest?

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Say It Again, Sorry? Fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off will love this. \*\*\*\*\* (Skinny). Returning to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 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+
MASSAOKE: Sing The Musicals
Music
Theatre
Musical

MASSAOKE: Sing The Musicals

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Massaoke Ltd This limited run live band lunchtime sing-along show is a dream come true for musicals fans of all ages, raising the curtain on all your favourite hits from stage and screen. Featuring songs from Mamma Mia, Hamilton, Frozen, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Les Mis, Jungle Book, We Will Rock You, Phantom, Mary Poppins and many more... The entire crowd is the real star of this show, singing together guided by lyrics on a giant screen, accompanied by a brilliant live band. Bring the sing! Audience participation, Strobe lighting
How to Win Against History
Theatre
Musical

How to Win Against History

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Francesca Moody Productions and Bristol Old Vic with Underbelly Henry Cyril Paget was one of the world's wealthiest men, until he lost it all by being too damn fabulous. This fierce and tragi-gorgeous comedy musical is a true story about expectations, masculinity, privilege and failure on an epic scale. It's about feeling desperately weird and alone but knowing that to fit in would cost you everything. Bristol Old Vic and The Olivier Award-winning Producers of Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! present the solid gold, diamante-studded hit of the Edinburgh Fringe in a new production: bigger and more sparkly than ever. 'Genius' (Telegraph). Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
Edinburgh Comedy Allstars
Comedy
Stand-up

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

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
Mario the Maker Magician
Kids

Mario the Maker Magician

30 Jul 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Mario the Maker Magician in association with Underbelly Mario the Maker Magician returns for a limited season only! Bringing his robot magic live from New York, Mario returns to Edinburgh with a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced, interactive and full of heart, Mario leads you through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs. For kids, adults, families, everyone! As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sesame Street, Universal Kids and live on tour with David Blaine. 'The best kids' magician in the world!' (David Blaine). 'An incredible gift' (David Copperfield). \*\*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\*\* (Stage). Audience participation
Grace Jarvis: Just Because I'm Crying Doesn't Mean I'm Not Having a Nice Time
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling
Bright Side presents A new hour of stand-up comedy from the Antipodes' most verbose and melancholy good time gal. Grace Jarvis is excited to regale audiences with her tales of living overseas, falling in love, working in a sex shop and getting into notable scrapes on public transport. In the midst of her obligatory move to the UK from Australia, Grace remains 'a refreshing and unique perspective in amongst an ocean of generic stand-up' (ArtMurmurs.nz). None Age category: 16+
Knight, Knight
Comedy

Knight, Knight

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Madeleine Rowe A knight pulls a sword from a stone and, as the prophecy foretold – becomes king. No, not that king. Another one. Totally different one. This one is in love with his horse. A clown tale of courage, duty, determination, brotherhood (shoutout to the round table!), grief, and most of all, horses. A wild romp through a medieval world you thought you knew. A ye olde show brought to you by Madeleine Rowe. Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 16+
BATSU!
Comedy

BATSU!

31 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Underbelly and BATSU! Moon Edinburgh, are you ready? Warriors, are you ready? Created in New York and Chicago, BATSU! returns to the Fringe after a wildly successful, sold-out 2024 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
Eli Matthewson: Night Terror
Comedy
Stand-up
Storytelling

Eli Matthewson: Night Terror

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

RBM Winner – Best Comedy Dunedin Fringe 2024. Winner – Fred Award 2021 NZ International Comedy Festival. In 2023 my boyfriend tried to kill me in my sleep. We are still going strong. This is a story about theft, anxiety and unforgettable biscuits. A new hour of comedy from one of NZ's best. As seen on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Have You Been Paying Attention? NZ, Celebrity Treasure Island. 'Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail' (Theatreview.org.nz). \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). None Age category: 14+
Jeromaia Detto: When I Grow Up...
Comedy
Improv

Jeromaia Detto: When I Grow Up...

30 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Jeromaia Detto Award-winning expert in play Jeromaia Detto is back with his most ambitious show yet! What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? A florist? Maybe you wanted to be a fish! Whatever the dream, Jeromaia will bring it to life with a stage full of costumes and a heart full of imagination, creating a brand-new show each night based on your childhood dreams. Judges' Pick (Comedy), Melbourne Fringe 2024. Winner – Best Comedy Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024. 'Pure improvised clowning at its finest' \*\*\*\*\* (BingeFringe.com). 'Unrelenting imagination' \*\*\*\* (TheAge.com.au). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Possibility of nudity. Age category: 16+

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