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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar

Stocking over 100 varieties of whisky and an enormous selection of beers and ales, Whistle Binkies is an institution in the town. We are the only free live music venue in Edinburgh which is open every night til 3am. We have a minimum of four bands playing every night, with more at the weekend. Mondays is open mic night and on Tuesdays we have a weekly band showcase. Located in the heart of the Old Town in the vaults under South Bridge, we pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere and high quality of live music.

What's On @ Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar

Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother
Comedy
Stand-up
Rachel Creeger / PBH's Free Fringe Whether it's relationship problems, how to word a sensitive work email or the best way to cook brisket, this Jewish mother has all the answers! A joyously funny, interactive comedy show from Rachel Creeger, multi award-winning stand-up comedian and the only orthodox Jew on the UK comedy circuit. As seen on BBC One, Amazon Prime, NextUp Comedy and heard across the BBC Radio network. 'There is a huge scope for humour around culture and religion. Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother is the pinnacle of this' (FunnyWomen.com). Like a Jewish Victoria Wood (Many audience members!). Audience participation
Jew-O-Rama
Comedy

Jew-O-Rama

2 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Philip Simon / PBH's Free Fringe Return of the popular Fringe show that boasts a rolling line-up of Jewish (and Jew-ish) comedians and performers, bringing you the best in neurotic comedy. Oy vey! A staple on Niddry Street, this show is in its 9th year and is loved by audiences of all persuasions. It was created by Aaron Levene and hosted by Jewish Comedian of the Year, Philip Simon. \*\*\*\* 'Comedy is guaranteed' (Jewish Chronicle). None
The Alternative Black Comedy Showcase
Comedy
Che Burnley / PBH's Free Fringe Top black international comedy acts who are still able to get into the country or afford accomodation. Prize games, cabaret and still committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) with a token straight white male comic every show. With previous headliners such as Paul Sinha (ITV's The Chase), Desiree Burch (Live at the Apollo) and Langston Kerman (Amazon Prime's The Boys). It's like a 1970s cabaret show but with more colour and less racism! Back for our seventh year bigger, better and blacker. \*\*\*\*\* (ToDoList.london). None
Jocks and Geordies
Comedy
Stand-up

Jocks and Geordies

3 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Dan Willis and Obie Plus Guests / PBH's Free Fringe One of the longest-running and most popular compilation shows of the Fringe. Join Newcastle's Dan Willis and Scotland's John 'Obie' O'Brien at one of Edinburgh's best pubs. Joined nightly by some of the best acts from the North East and Scotland. A great way to end a day at the Fringe with a group of comedy friends in one of Edinburgh's best pubs. 'Unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up' \*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Strong language/swearing
Robin Boot's Rockomedy: Punny for Nothing
Comedy
Stand-up
Robin Boot / PBH's Free Fringe The harbinger of rock'n'drole returns to the Fringe with his 9th 'Must-See Show' (NowPress.co.uk). Jam-packed with guitar-wielding wordplay and silliness, this is musical comedy turned up to 11! 'Clever, unpredictable puns... and the guitar is top notch' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Pick of the Fringe' \*\*\*\*\* (The Letty Rock Radio Show, K107FM). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
Huge Davies: Free Work in Progress
Comedy

Huge Davies: Free Work in Progress

2 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Huge Davies / PBH's Free Fringe Edinburgh Award Nominee Huge Davies (Cats Does Countdown, Off Menu podcast, Roast Battle) returns to Edinburgh for an hour-long work in progress. Same wearable keyboard, new hour-long experiment and an incredible bucket speech. 'Had me shaking with laughter' \*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'Ridiculous' \*\*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com). 'Masterful' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'Hilarious' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Inspired' \*\*\*\*\* (ToDoList.org.uk). 'Perfect' \*\*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHub.com). Audience participation
Absurd: A Live Cabaret Panel Show
Theatre
Cabaret
Comedy

Absurd: A Live Cabaret Panel Show

3 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Ava Beaux / Kane and Abel / PBH’s Free Fringe Fun, joyous, raucous… absurd! Join magicians Ava Beaux, Kane and Abel for riotous games and cabaret acts. Watch playful performers battle to win, cheer on your favourite and join in the revelry if you’re feeling absurd enough! Optional participation, different guests each night, chaotic score-keeping clowns and an unnecessarily dramatic forfeit ceremony; it’s absurdity at its best! ‘An upbeat romp through a wide variety of acts’ \*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). 'Endlessly watchable performers' \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Top weekend comedy pick' (Times). ‘Slick patter, a cleverly-worked persona’ \*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\*\* (WorldMagicReview.com). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
James Ross Does Guess Who 2: Now Even Guessier
Comedy
James Ross / PBH's Free Fringe Even more legally distinct! Remember childhood favourite Guess Who? It's that but based on vibes and played with you, the lovely audience. Failure is certain. A good time not absolutely guaranteed but quite likely. It's a very silly party show, I think you'll have fun with it. Hot on the heels of 2024's James Ross Does Guess Who, James Ross will be Guessing Who even harder, if such a thing were possible. The brains behind Quantum Leopard. Five-time Chortle Award winner. \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (Daily Mirror). '[The] irresistible momentum of a drunk on an obstacle course' (Socialist). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Audience will be standing up and sitting down throughout the show. We do have a workaround for people less able to stand.
Friz Frizzle's Funny Turn
Comedy

Friz Frizzle's Funny Turn

2 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Friz Frizzle / PBH's Free Fringe Friz has been crafting parody songs for over two decades. They've put them in a big book and the audience will select random numbers. This means if the show is shit, it's your fault. Friz has also been pretty ill. A 2022 diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy almost made them retire from comedy. That is, until they got a big knee. A big knee that changed their life. \*\*\*\*\* (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). Winner of the Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show 2020, Writer for The Now Show, Mock the Week and Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

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