Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes.
Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes.
Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes.
Amy Gledhill – Triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage – returns with a brand …
Connor Masich, best known as Connor Wood or @fibulaa across his socials, is a 28-year-old comedian based in Venice, CA.
World War II is at its height in this inventive new staging of Donizetti’s opera buffa, or romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love.
Amy Gledhill – Triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage – returns with a brand …
There’s no show like a Jason Byrne No Show.
Online sensations and stars of hit podcast Sports Horn, The Exploding Heads, bring their characters to life on stage for the first time in their debut national tour comi…
“The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the American people, just now, are much in want of one” Abraham Lincoln1865.
The Totally Football Show returns to Leicester Square Theatre for all the football analysis you need to know - and plenty that you don't.
Following the huge success of her UK Concert Tour, ‘An Open Book’, actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher returns to The London Pall…
After a successful SOLD OUT show last year, Hakka the host is heading back to the stage for his live interactive show alongside some of the UK’s biggest influencer…
London prepares to host the highly awaited premiere of "Lazgi," a ballet performance like no other, on September 14.
Edinburgh chamber choir Cadenza, under director Timothy Coleman, performs its ever-popular Fringe concert in the wonderful setting of Greyfriars Kirk.
Michael Hastie, Scotland’s number one Michael Bublé tribute, with the world-record breaking big band Jon Ritchie and That Swing Sensation.
‘Raw energy and a modern young twist’ (Celtic Music Radio).
A show that joyfully celebrates the achievements of musicians who are disabled and/or neurodivergent.
Pick of the Fringe returns for a 12th year, presenting a unique and unforgettable way to entertain clients, colleagues and friends at the festival.
Don’t miss the ultimate late-night comedy extravaganza! Join us for different line-ups every night, with known faces and new acts – all broadcast LIVE on ITVX.
PBJ presents some of the best up-and-coming and established stand-up talent at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Full of heart, this powerful new play is both about and by young people.
In 2018, Simon’s father performed a play about his imminent death to cancer and, to Simon’s horror, it was quite good.
The visionary behind the viral short film The Director – Work At Home (viewed in excess of a dozen times in four years) and champion of off-off-off-off-off-off Broadyway, The Dir…
John McLaughlin (hit singer/songwriter/producer of Johnny Mac & The Faithful) performs songs of his friend and genius Shane MacGowan (The Pogues and The Popes).
What makes the perfect Fringe show: comedy, theatre, magic, puppets, improv? Yes.
Show How It’s Thespian (SHIT) is an acting masterclass you should be honoured to attend.
Souvenirs is a story of neurodiversity, self-acceptance and service stations.
Our show brings you a Saudi-ish line-up of comedians – two Saudis and a Scot – with diverse experiences and styles of comedy.
Blind Mirth returns to Edinburgh Fringe once again in a blaze of glory and parental disdain.
Inspired by the style of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads and that of traditional storytelling by a single narrator, this play weaves four humorous and moving narratives into one man…
Tim toured 10 different places last year.
Poldark, Master Stage Hypnotist: Bringing intrigue and wonder to the Festival Fringe for the first time.
Produced by Dance Base, Fringe Fragments is a new pitching platform showcasing dance talent from around the world.
A poignant journey, through chequered showbiz career of Eddie Garrity, interspersed with songs from the new album Wild ‘n’ Free and anecdotes from early glam rock, punk to cabaret.
If you enjoy exploring the ups, downs (and sideways!) of human relationships through musical comedy, this show is for you! Characters will be built based off audience suggestions, …
Sir Love E Dove is a grand actor of legendary status.
The Edinburgh Renaissance Band return for 2024 with a live performance of their ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, our best-loved programme of music and dance from the Middle Ages to …
Do you want to hear a scary story? Mac and Beth will try anything to speed up their work team bonding session.
The true story of my brother’s murder so of course, it’s comedy.
Grubby Little Mitts presents a new material night dedicated exclusively to sketch comedy! Join the Grubbs with your favourite sketch comedians as they present a scrapbook of madnes…
Renowned deaf comedian Gavin Lilley brings his hilarious stories about his experiences as a sign language user, traveller, and a weary father of three - his embarrassing moments th…
Mr John Winner has been found dead in his house in Morningside on the first anniversary of his huge lottery win.
Ben Target is a critically-acclaimed performance artist and multi award-winning comedian (yawn), but in 2020 he gave this up to become the live-in carer for an irascible octogenari…
Inspired by a Hungarian gangster dad, a Sunday school mother, teenage years with Hell’s Angels, Emma Taylor (NewsRevue producer) takes us on an unforgettable ride.
Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians on the Fringe at the iconic Biscuit Factory in Leith.
Bored of watching comedians ask the audience questions? Then come to the show where we flip that dynamic and allow you the audience to ask the questions to the comedian on stage.
A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, snowballs and stinky …
‘Love Bridge’ fully shows the characteristics of the Shanghai opera ‘singing the news we talking about’.
Moscow 2001.
Jenny is an award-winning, court-case fighting (no spoilers), Welsh stand-up comedian.
A huge gala show with all proceeds going to the Sepsis Trust, celebrating 20 years of the Laughing Horse’s Free Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
TikTok is the virtual stage of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
We all know what they do with old horses.
A family-friendly quick-fire improvised sketch show, chock full of fast-paced performing and silly short comedy sketches.
Amy Gledhill – Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double-act The Delightful Sausage – returns with a brand-new show about self-confid…
Do you know what happens to acrobats when they hit middle age? Neither do still hungry, but they’re going to use every trick they have to try and figure it out.
Cobin Millage is f*cking sick and tired of this f*cking sh*t.
Dr.
The Bristol Revunions are back at the Edinburgh Fringe for 2024, and we’ve got some incredible new recipes! We’ll be chopping, stirring, kneading and boiling to serve you some deli…
Featuring the slow-mo guy and viral sensation Karl Porter and Hot Water Comedy Club’s Breakthrough Act of the Year Ben Silver, 2 Sick Guyz (Doing Stand-Up) will present each act’s …
Following sold-out shows in Manchester, Helio Collective debuts at Fringe with a fresh take on how we talk about our planet’s future.
Malcolm Windsor is a scientist and jazz singer who explores love, loss and new thinking on the chemistry between couples through their life events, illustrated by story and song.
Vox Stars, winners of the Spirit Of The Fringe Award (2022) present a new show for 2024, celebrating aspiring singers through the music of their idols.
Love and Freindship (fear not, deliberate misspelling) is a Regency romp through the adventures of Laura, a young woman on the quest for love.
Stuart’s terrified of the climate crisis, but no-one he knows ever mentions it, so it must be fine.
Love Your Work is a bi-annual work-in-progress showcase dedicated to facilitating dance and mental health.
Following her critically acclaimed, award nominated debut hour The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp, Krystal is back with a brand new hour of stand-up.
Through haunting original music and rich spoken word, an actor-musician band deliver a feminist retelling of Mary Queen of Scots’ story.
A hilarious musical comedy about a cherished family-run hairdressing salon in Essex.
A love story.
How well can you know your own family? A grandson discovers the hidden secrets behind his grandparents’ ordinary yet curious marriage.
Well, it looks like it’s time to get your ears syringed because acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are taking to the stage, and they have some quote unquote music and/or c…
Join us in the Forth Floor Brasserie of Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, to experience the best of the Fringe.
Roll up for a brand-new series of shows: it’s election year in the UK and US.
Not a one woman show.
Is it so crazy to imagine that ‘all we need is love’? What would a world where people felt the power of love look and feel like? A world where people could act out of love for one …
Chaos Theory specialises in sketch, character and general off-the-wall comedy.
A unique space hosted by Hope City Church nestled in the South Gyle Industrial Estate.
Straightforward hard-swinging string-led early jazz with a unique drummerless line-up evoking a collective spirit reminiscent of pre-war jazz.
Back by popular demand, the self-taught and self-proclaimed David Munrow of punk brings his Early Music Show to the beautiful surroundings of St Cecilia’s Hall for the third time.
Fresh from their residency at London’s iconic Comedy Store, Fringe favourites Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, bring their highly anticipated bran…
Legendary artist and composer Joni Mitchell turned 80 on 7 November 2023, and Brian marked her milestone birthday by recording his second love letter volume of his favourite songs …
Fresh from performing across Malmo and Copenhagen during this year’s Eurovision, Liverpool’s Over the Water Show Choir bring their set of chorally innovative Eurovision classics fr…
Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with these in-depth interviews featurin…
Dino Wiand is a Chaos Comedian who grew up in Glasgow and New York, often mistaken for looking like Javier Bardem.
Indulge in the ultimate musical celebration of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond as multi-award winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair come together to craft an extraordinary tribute show…
Dink Rodgers has won two Emmys, three Grammys and 84 Oscars.
Written and performed by comedian Grace Aki, the award-winning solo show makes its international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe! She weaves a blend of storytelling and stand-up for …
Take Note Choir returns to the Fringe for a second year with a performance celebrating life, love, dreams and fantasies.
Performance poet/musician Attila the Stockbroker has been writing and performing since 1980: 4,000 or so gigs in 25 countries so far.
‘When I started this thesis, I had no idea I’d end up where I have.
Come and join us for the original free walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and enjoy the stories of the many colourful characters who lived here.
Pub Choir is low-key a big deal in Australia, but we realise that counts for nothing because it’s so far away! So here we are, flying around the world to prove our point: everybody…
Fun, joyous, raucous… absurd! Join magicians Ava Beaux, Kane & Abel for a riotous evening of wacky games and cabaret performances.
Edinburgh Live’s number one pick of the Free Fringe is back for a third year! A devilishly handsome magician trapped in a straitjacket, mind-melting magic, show-stopping laughs and…
Come and see the Rated 18 Podcast LIVE.
Winner of the Out Of Hand Media Award for Best Show in the Spirit of the Fringe 2022.
A Show About Tomorrow is a one-act musical set in the 90s at Bailey’s 21st birthday party, which happens to be in the middle of nowhere.
‘The brains and talent behind Half-Cocked Theatre have undoubtedly carved a niche in the world of sketch comedy with their latest offering’ **** (LiveLondonPost.
Start each morning with this curated variety showcase, featuring the very best solo shows at the Fringe! Rotating daily line-ups include storytelling, theatre, clown, cabaret, spok…
How do you choose between two things you love? Particularly if one of those things is literally (fictionally) magical.
Not for the easily offended, this hilarious brand-new dating show sees the audience play naughty games, five guys compete for a date, and overall chaos.
They say that history repeats itself.
Agatha Mystery’s The Rat-Trap makes its Fringe debut! But will it be curtains for the show when an actor is gruesomely murdered? Award-winning mystery maestros Highly Suspect ret…
Set on a bed in the centre of the stage, an unnamed central character explores his dreams and aspirations of traveling the world, finding love, and becoming a stand-up comedian whi…
An “alternative comedy” show about bras, more specifically about not being able to find the right one.
Holy Sh*t I Lived is a solo comedy show about life, death and the thing we all fear most: love.
Join Alex as he makes his fourth consecutive appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and finally answers the question of how he became a magician.
It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe.
‘A properly talented comic.
Join Alex the Magician for an exciting children’s magic show, back for its fourth year at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Featuring winners of London’s premier new-act comedy competition.
A funeral you can’t keep your inappropriate self from laughing through: this one-person show is a love letter to the humiliating experience of becoming a grown up, and the way gr…
Join Fringe-favourite comedian Vladimir McTavish and a daily guest host for the return of the Fringe’s sell-out chat and comedy show – with big laughs about the latest Fringe and…
Astrophysicist Dr Julian Mayers asks whether studying the Universe gives us any insight into earthly matters of life, death and love.
Returning to Edinburgh for the third year in a row! Liars and Clowns is a jam session for comedians, with a revolving door showcasing the best alternative comedy from around the fe…
The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 20 years, an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh.
This small yet unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique and original jewellery designs from 30 independent designers across the globe including local emerging talen…
Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue, Chortle Awards 2023 and 2024, welcomes back its Fringe showcase for 2024! A new line-up every night presenting the very best acts from the Monkey Barr…
See the best comedians selected from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show in this selection box…
The biggest laughs from the biggest little-person-friendly comedy stars! We drove our clown car around town and picked up the funniest in family-friendly comedy to make one enormou…
A double-bill show.
Biblical characters David and Jonathan feature quite prominently in present discussions about the Bible and same-sex relationships.
Billy Banana’s Brilliant Bingo, the interactive extravaganza event of the Fringe.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
Alfred North Whitehead characterised the European philosophical tradition as ‘a series of footnotes to Plato’.
What does it mean to be a man today? Robbie (44) and Alfie (10) meet on an extraordinary building site at dawn.
Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler.
Laughter! Excitement! Learning! Comedian Frisco Fred performs then teaches you – the audience – to juggle! It’s fun, and great for annoying your downstairs neighbours.
It’s the third year of our burlesque competition and the standard is getting higher! A competition with a brilliant prize that will satisfy the experienced as well as the novice bu…
The Momma Drama presents the hilarious and heartfelt show: Stretchmarks! An original play written by mums for mums, about the adventure of a lifetime: motherhood.
After a group of Zumba-lovers discover that it’s easier to book a Fringe venue than it is to hire out a rehearsal space in their local parish rooms, drastic measures must be taken.
Up the Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) bring a showcase of some of their best sketches.
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand.
A hilarious and heartfelt musical that tackles modern love in all its forms.
The world’s best late show comes to the Fringe for the first time! Altitude Comedy Festival (Winner of Best Overseas Festival) boasts previous performers that include.
Think your emotional baggage is heavy? Wait ‘til you see ours! Join us for a night where anxiety and depression duke it out, comedy style.
Award-winning Night Owl Shows return with this celebration of an icon.
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 12th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across the Fringe.
Two people, one bed and no connection.
The Best Man Show is an interactive and darkly hilarious wedding reception where comedian Mark Vigeant plays the Groom’s brother Paul, who has been asked to give the toast at an un…
Singh’ing in the Rain – Mandeep Singh brings a feel-good comedy hour about cracking on regardless of the circumstances.
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 12th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across the Fringe.
Wanna feel loved? Honestly, I’m no magician.
Part stand-up, part actual pub quiz.
Everyone has a wall in their heart.
We’re back! Jolly performers from Japan will take you on a journey through a dazzling world of rhythm, tap dance and comedy! Sushi Tap Show is a non-stop ride of entertainment as c…
The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even more stupider! Join stupid comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid’s comedy which will be the s…
This show will change your afterlife! How will the end of the world affect you? Is it nigh? Are pets allowed in heaven? Which religion guarantees unlimited free booze in the afterl…
Your chance to get thrown into a hilarious head-to-head with a top comedian.
Who haunts our world-famous vaults? Join Mingin’ Annie from Edinburgh’s past and explore what it’s like being trapped beneath the city streets for 400 years.
What would you do with an hour? What if it was your last hour ever? For James the answer is easy: he wants to tell you a story.
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone is welcome.
The tales of the dragons are special for many reasons.
Piggy Time is a mixed-bill show featuring the funniest and weirdest comedy acts of the Fringe.
What goes up, must come down… but not necessary in the way that you expected.
We are proud to present the group show of Ukrainian artists.
The Fringe’s real-life witch is back for his 10th spellbinding year.
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fir…
Last year’s sell-out show returns with more magic, more puppets and even more laughter! A great show for all the family to start your festival day! Advance booking advised! Featuri…
Big Value Comedy Show is an established showcase of the best new comedic talent.
The Late Night Party Boyz, have messed up.
Join host Rik Carranza as comedians from across the Fringe battle it out to discover which is the best franchise, Star Trek or Star Wars, the ultimate clash of fandoms.
50% game show, 50% comedy show, 100% f*cked up! A celebration of dark humor, cancellable offenses, and questionable decisions that takes everything you know about game shows and tu…
Fringe 2023’s sell-out, interactive dating chat show returns for more jaw-dropping real encounters and hilarious dating war stories.
Get ready to experience the extraordinary as Willy Wonka’s son, Andy Wonka, takes centre stage in Edinburgh for the world premiere of the Pure Imagination comedy magic show! This p…
Comedy panel show where top comics answer the daft questions you choose on our exclusive app, and take on stand-up challenges that test their comedy muscles.
The perfect way to start and end your Fringe day with late and afternoon shows consisting of a revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming stand-up comedians from a…
The Comedy Connection: A Stand-up Comedy Game Show.
Dive into Dragonory, the captivating family show at the Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by the charismatic George.
A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe, for all the family to enjoy together.
Dating’s tough enough, but try dating when it’s also hard to walk.
Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges to decide which franchise has the …
A traveller arrives at a border with a stack of battered cases.
And you can too.
Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians angry about the news, and top comedians and the audience doing the crossword. Get angry, get the clues and get laughs.
With this new comedy show, the Amused Moose Best Debut Show winner revisits the unsolicited feedback she once received; ‘Louise Atkinson – sounds good, looks like a mess’; and di…
DISCOunt: The Disco Variety Show featuring disco dance numbers, comedy, drag, burlesque, music and did we mention disco?! Based on a love and deeply inaccurate knowledge of the 70s…
‘A Rollicking Roller-Coaster Ride!’ ****½ (TheWest.
Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Toby was, until he discovered the ancient lost Gaelic secrets to love, life and the universe.
Great value lunchtime comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics.
Cheryl-Lee Fast invites you on a comedic journey of hypnotic love.
An hour of wall-to-wall laughs from two of Scotland’s most exciting new comedians – Liam Jackson and Grant Barr! Liam dissects his mishaps in the job market, travels and Scottish…
CrimeLandTown is an affectionate one-man character comedy spoof of the Italian-American gangster epic.
The Comedy Rooms New Act of the Year 2022 and without doubt one of best musical acts currently on the northern comedy circuit is bringing his solo show to Edinburgh for the first t…
Back in it’s fourth year.
Returning again to the Fringe, and as always featuring students from the University of Salford.
Michael sheds light on the everyday challenges of his condition, from the struggles of memory loss and impulse control to the comical mishaps that ensue when navigating social inte…
A comedy game show where four comedians battle each other using their childhood trauma and the audience decide which one of them had the worst parents.
There’s no show like a Jason Byrne NO SHOW.
All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin Mor and Logy Logan take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist.
‘Funny.
Fifth year on the Fringe! Join our comics as they battle it out, creating comedy from any thought you have.
Multi award-winning live music sensation direct from Australia makes its Edinburgh debut with a celebration of Aussie hit-makers and songs that spurred change throughout history.
Join Breadlove and Poophead in a cosmic journey where your child isn’t just an audience member – they’re the hero of their own interstellar adventure! Will they save the galaxy? …
Who are the funniest comedians? The Americans? The English.
Join Dan Fardell (‘one of the best new joke writers I’ve seen in ages’ (Romesh Ranganathan)) as he turns his charming, gag-heavy style in a very personal direction for this hilario…
Following on from it’s success in previous years, this delightful, funny show returns with a revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from around Edinburgh …
Ray Fordyce is back to host a new vibrant and vivacious variety show. Featuring some of the best comedy talent from around the world. This show is a must for all Fringe-goers.
In a new show about the dark truths lurking in the dance and fitness world, Aging Ballerina finds herself tumbling down a body-dysmorphic rabbit hole at her Hollywood audition for …
US comedian Kyle Ayers (Conan, Comedy Central) tries to make light of having Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare nerve disorder known as Suicide Disease.
When Terence Hartnett found out that his testicular cancer had spread to his lung, he got out his notebook and started writing jokes.
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist-in-residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected.
The sexiest comic alive (please do not factcheck!) brings her delusional new show to the Fringe.
You’re born, you’re in it, you’re dead.
After an encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh).
Imagine a bar owned by Love itself.
Annie Lennox’s transcendent solo album DIVA stands at the centre of this sparkling story about strong, defiant women and the little gay boy who loves them.
Welcome to the camp and chaotic world of multi award-winning comedian Alex Hines.
A poetic anthology.
Get your boogie shoes ready for the official KC and the Sunshine Band musical.
Sixty minutes of hilarious fast-paced interactive science theatre for the whole family featuring real robots, AI, and laughs.
‘A must-see spectacle!’ ***** (GlamAdelaide.
Chantelle Duprée always dreamed of becoming a star! From her “humble” upbringing in an American mid-western town, she decides to travel across the pond to perform a one-woman show…
Award-winning comedian and international rising star Amos Gill is back at the Fringe with another boundary-pushing hour of hilarious, challenging and sometimes caustic stand-up.
Abby awoke in hospital after a late miscarriage and, high on anaesthesia, decided to become a comedian.
A new solo performance by Funny Women finalist Natalie Bellingham using comedy, storytelling, movement and interaction to celebrate being human in all its banality, sprinkled with …
This is a show about eyes when they are open and eyes when they are shut.
This women-created news satire stars comedian Maggie Metnick in drag as Chip Johnson, a red-blooded American male pundit on a mission to mansplain the news to women.
What happens six months after your five minutes of fame? Cyrus and Ben are the first gay winners of TV’s biggest reality show.
Trumpets: parp parp parp paaarp, Fringe favourite and Disney Prince heartthrob of Extraordinary (Disney+) descends from his ivory (Fairtrade) tower to glisten your eyes with this m…
Prepare for a wild and raunchy, adults-only night of magic and comedy with Sam, Justin and Magnus ‘Danger’ Magnus.
So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase, hoste…
‘Most reliable sketch group in the game’ **** (EdFringeReview.
A mind-reading show from Berlin! Enter a surreal world where mind-reading is normal! This show combines handmade vintage-style visuals with the strange skills of two savants from B…
Good morning Edinburgh! We’re back bringing you brand-new, delicious, rotating “menus” of 10-15 minute comedies, eccentricities and mini-dramas - all served up with complimentary t…
The Guardian’s Top 50 shows to see! Jillian is back at the Fringe with her yoga mat and blender after a hit premiere at last year’s Fringe and subsequent sell-out runs in New York …
After a five-star sell-out run in 2023, Burning Down the Horse is back! This immersive comedy epic drops you into the heart of the most iconic wooden animal in history – the Troj…
Nazereth Love Jones the number one representative for Hip Hop an RnB performing live.
“Remember - your life is over when you become a parent.
Set on a bed in the centre of the stage, an unnamed central character explores his dreams and aspirations of travelling the world, finding love, and becoming a stand-up comedian wh…
Lift your spirits, soothe your soul with fun, laughter, storytelling, comedy and music.
Two actors create a play to clarify “the events.
1999.
This is a comedy show by the Japanese comedian "TONIKAKU," who made it to the finals of competed in Britain's Got Talent in 2023.
Binge on the Edinburgh Fringe without leaving London! The UK’s leading comedy website, Chortle, presents a jam-packed bill of 28 comedy and variety acts headi…
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animat…
Nick Helm – the man with the golden larynx and greatest living all-round entertainer – is BACK! After years and years of therapy, pills, personal growth…
Nick Helm – the man with the golden larynx and greatest living all-round entertainer – is BACK! After years and years of therapy, pills, personal growth…
Inspired by the real-life experiences of Kyle Falconer (from Scottish indie-rock sensation The View) and Laura Wilde, this powerful story follows two new parents grappling with the…
The Theatrical Guild presents an intimate insight into the life and work of Worldwide Superstar Brian Cox (“Succession” & “Long Day’s Journey…
Award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Edinburgh Fringe jokes 2019, 2021 & 2022, UK Pun Champion 2022 and current Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up) hosts t…
Brothers from other mothers, Hamza and Jake discover characters, scenes and story-lines on the spot, without the faintest idea what might happen next.
Ada & Bron present the good, the bad, and the ugly of romance, in this fever dream of weird soulmates and tragic co-dependents.
Spookily accurate (if bonkers) audience readings, songs & 70s team games.
Winner of the Amused Moose Best Debut Show, nominee for NextUp! biggest Award in Comedy and nominee for Comedians Choice Award, Louise Atkinson brings you a show about how we false…
René was raised in London and returned to Germany in 1996.
What do Shakespeare, thermodynamics and biochemistry have in common? The somewhat surprising answer is Love.
Speak Up! Act Out! in collaboration with Brighton Fringe Academy, are excited to announce an Introduction to Forum Theatre workshop, on May 27th.
The year is 1916.
In a stunning twist, the Ha Ha Horror Show sees the iconic Great Mortar emerging from retirement, promising a spectacle that transcends the realms of comedy and horror.
From Sussex With Lunch takes an extended tour of growing up in Australia in the 90s, being president of the Only Dans Fanclub, dreaming of interrailing across Europe, and featuring…
Do you like mafia movies? Great.
Award-winning theatre troupe Improbotics presents A.
Step right up and prepare for pandemonium at the Kids Khaos Carnival Family Show, starring the one and only Logy Logan from Circus Sonas! Get ready to be swept away in a tornado of…
A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2023 Brighton Fringe.
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
If Shakespeare were alive today, he would very likely have a lot to say about the state of the world currently.
From New York-based comedian—and former tech employee—Alexis Gay, “Unprofessional” is a comedy solo show debut about working (or, uh, not working) in tech, and one very specifi…
JoeJas is bringing his brain child Fat Llama to Brighton fringe for a fun night of genre bending! JoeJas started Fat Llama 2014 and the events portion in 2016 because he felt there…
Naomi Wattis is a stand up comic from London.
Join Brighton Fringe for our first ever shorts programme, Fringe Flicks.
After his 2018 sell-out run Join Ben Carter for ‘How to Approach People and Make Friends (Volume II)’ as he desperately attempts to boost his social circle, whether dressed as the …
THE CIRCUS SONAS FAMILY SHOW All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist.
A Summer of Love-style Dada Happening blurring the boundary between audience and performers featuring live music, art, dance, performance poetry and an improvised album driven by c…
Introducing Circus Sonas Shiny New Show, the latest offering from Circus Sonas that promises to dazzle audiences with even more excitement and energy! Building upon the success of …
Join Brighton comedy stalwart and regular host of On The Edge comedy, Dan Fardell, in his new hour of stand-up, in which he tries a new direction and brings a more personal story t…
Roll up Roll up! This May School Holidays! It’s not just a Circus; it’s not just a Game Show – it’s A Circus Sized Game Show! This One-Of-A-Kind Choose-Your-Own-Adventure spect…
Join Captain Breadbeard and Davy Scones for an alternative night of stand-up comedy with special guests.
Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 Awards Finalist and “without doubt one of best musical acts currently on the northern comedy circuit” Alex Camp is bringing his new solo show to …
The 2023 Brighton Fringe award-winning show returns! Disability in society: fairytale or pigging nightmare? It seems the Big Bad Wolf’s blown your house down: with two life-cha…
Amelia is a Northern-born, Brighton-based actor, poet and theatre practitioner.
Ali Jay brings a Work In Progress show to Brighton Fringe 2024.
Pushing the boundaries of Shakespearean performance, Richard III emerges a bold, engaging solo show.
Join Chichester Festival Theatre as part of our Life After Fringe series, highlighting development opportunities post-Fringe.
Taking A Love Pill at the End of the World is a play about existing at the end.
See You In Hell poses the question, “What happens to the manic pixie dream teen when they grow up?”.
There’s no future for Igg and Tom.
Meet the Edinburgh Fringe team for coffee, biscuits and chat! Get an insight into how open-access arts festivals work in the UK and how to get involved.
The show is an autobiographical adventure of anecdotes and rap music that explores grief, identity and vulnerability through Jacob’s adolescence.
For over a decade, KLH Dance has been nurturing the talents of youth dancers in Brighton, and now, our Elite and Junior squad dancers, along with some of our KLH alumni, are taking…
Only Fans sensation LJ DA FUNK discovers that even when making a living showing off his hanging chads to the world, he cannot escape the conniving clutches of the capitalists.
Local Brighton alternative comedian Brad Jon Kane presents a character comedy show, where all the characters have been politely asked to ‘Please Slow Down’.
Join the team from World Fringe and National Rural Touring Forum to find out what’s next for you post-Fringe.
International award-winning actor Benjamin Kelm brings his personal story of his time in New York to the stage.
Actor and writer Benjamin Kelm taps himself repeatedly about the face as he repeats the mantra, “You can do it, you can do it , you can do it.
BEN WEAVER is in the city wearing his best suit, preparing for an interview eating a croissant.
“Nighty Night meets Benidorm” in this dark, satirical one-queen show.
Serious comic Ryan Hill and loveable idiot Ben Jones present their Sketch Show Goes Wrong play combining original material, tributes to comedy greats and much more silliness! Hill…
Come to The Ledward Centre for an hour of networking with the Brighton Fringe team, artists and participants.
‘A born comic.
Come to the North Laine pub (Wiff Waff area) for an hour of networking with the Brighton Fringe team, artists and participants.
The Black Diamonds UK present ‘Stealing the Show’.
The sell-out poetry night, Off The Chest, makes its Brighton premiere at Komedia on 7th May.
A BDSM Comedy Show.
The Curator puts his flasks down to tell you his life-story.
Beach Box presents an exciting line up of Sauna Rituals & events, featuring special guests to expertly guide you in a thermal journey.
Figment Arts will be sharing the folklore, heritage and history of Sussex this May in association with Artist Open Houses.
This debut show weaves together the insightful storytelling of David Sedaris and the clever stand-up of John Mulaney, welcoming you to the world of Renata, a non-native speaker bol…
Ben and Chris have discovered the internet and now they can’t stop.
Join up-and-coming tall and skinny comedian Ed Mulvey as he performs his latest routines, packed with joke-dense intelligent filth.
Ben Pope (“a total delight” - Fest) performs the ancient, hallowed, mystic art of stand-up comedy with a notebook full of stories and a brain full of junk.
Original Lineups full of the best up-and-coming Brighton’s solo, duos and full bands acts.
The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at Brighton Fringe for 16 years, an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW - Presuming Ed’s A mesmerising and hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show where volunteers from the audience have their imaginations unlocked through the power of hypn…
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A revolving line-up of some of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from the Fringe and around Brighton in a late afternoon show full of fun and laughter.
A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around Brighton and the Fringe.
Entangle a solo exhibition by Nina Garstang.
Duncan Poulton, Juliusz Grabianski and James Critchlow present a series of digital collages and sculptures that have been shaped by their experiences of scrolling and clicking.
Dive into The Flying Bubble Show, where dreams and reality blur in a breathtaking fusion of bubble magic and aerial flying.
Featuring the World’s Tallest Bubbleologist from Bubbles Inc.
Time for you, coffee, cake and chat.
‘The Pick of the Fringe’ returns to Brighton - an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at the Brighton Fringe! This show is a succulent smorgasbord of fantastical…
Jump into an improvised comedy adventure with Ben as he raids the library of his fantastical imagination to create thrillers, romances, ghost stories and more original freewheeling…
Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler.
Online viral comedian, takes to the stage for his new show of stories from a life of a dreamer with odd ways of handling what life had to throw and an obscure view of the world tha…
A selection of recitals: Friday 3rd May, 7.
Playing a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary soul ‘n’ funk, South Coast Soul Revue is a hi-energy eight-piece with two dynamic lead singers, a pulsating rhythm section and…
Welcome to The Secret Comedy Club’s “Best of the Fest” shows throughout Brighton Fringe Festival 2023! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as we bring you a hilarious lineup o…
This festival concert is a highlight of the year.
Returning for a third year, Peckham Fringe are back for 2024! This inclusive and dynamic performing arts festival will take place at Theatre Peckham, showcasing a lineup of over 20…
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Flyering regulations have changed in Brighton and Hove for 2024, join the Brighton Fringe team to learn about flyering this Fringe.
A networking opportunity to meet other Brighton Fringe artists and venues who are also taking part for the first time in 2024.
If Emily Burns’ immaculately realised Love’s Labour's Lost is anything to go by, there is a fresh new breeze whispering through the corridors of the RSC.
The only “American” tribute to the four tops touring the UK! Direct from the USA, and back by popular demand, Soul Satisfaction appear live in concert p…
A chaotic cavalcade of comedy featuring some of Ireland’s tip top improv groups.
Wondering how to attract press to your Brighton Fringe event? Join this panel session to learn about press releases, reviews, and more! This Fringe Academy will operate in a Q&A s…
An Irish raconteur shares the most ridiculous, embarrassing, hilarious and tragic episodes of her life, showing there's a story in every stumble - and a …
The Longest Running and most listened to Glasgow Rangers podcast presents a live recording with ex Rangers Legend Paul Gascoigne in his first London Glasgow Rangers show…
The Longest Running and most listened to Glasgow Rangers podcast presents a live recording with ex Rangers Legend Paul Gascoigne in his first London Glasgow Rangers show…
The longest running Tottenham Hotspur Podcast presents a live recording with Spurs and England Legend Paul Gascoigne in his first West End show in many years.
The longest running Tottenham Hotspur Podcast presents a live recording with Spurs and England Legend Paul Gascoigne in his first West End show in many years.
Award winning comedian and Ireland's "queen of the offbeat" Áine Gallagher, is on a mission to prove that speaking Irish can be both …
SIDE SHOW comes to the London Palladium in a special, one-night-only concert spectacular on Sunday 3 March 2024.
Safety In Sequins Exploring the power of drag Platonic Love Let's show platonic love more love Safety In Sequins - Rob Murphy Productions A piece of a…
You Got It, Boss! Life at #2: A Henchman's Tale Stand up, Smack down! Where comedy and wrestling collide You Got It, Boss! - Charisma CheckWhat's a goon su…
BEASTSA mixed-race guide to fucking up.
Meet Ben and Cyrus, the first gay winners of TV’s biggest reality-dating show.
Before digital TV made it a thing, “watching on catch-up” used to mean spending your Sunday afternoon in front of the EastEnders omnibus.
Based on conversations with activists, academics and diplomats, theatre maker Chris Thorpe’s new show focuses on the human story of the struggle of nuclear disarmament, and the g…
A festive improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers.
Love, Conditionally, an experiential podcast foregrounding Queer Arab and British stories, made in the UK and Palestine, is now available to downloadAvailable online for free from …
ChoirCo is the UK’s biggest a cappella choir.
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it…
With a modern twist on the tradition of Irish storytelling, Mary Kate takes a journey through the most ridiculous, excruciating, heart- breaking, uplifting episodes of h…
GOLDA is the remarkable true story of Jewish Ukrainian musician, Golda Amirova, who fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Truth, Love and Madness asks each of us to take back responsibility of our emotions; and find acceptance in the fact that we are all, in our own way: mad… off-kilter… i…
Is Eurydice dead? Or did she just exit stage left? Rambert and Ben Duke are masters of dance theatre where the dance is exceptional and the theatre delivers irresistible stories.
You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to YOUR town with a brand new edition of the internat…
This hilarious new dance fuelled comedy follows burger bar employees, Natalie and Kyle, as they fall in love with Northern Soul.
As the Modern Country Music craze continues to spread across the globe, ‘Nashville At Heart’ is a show that celebrates the music of some of modern country mu…
First- look rehearsed readings This is an exciting opportunity to catch early draft development scripts from exciting new contemporary voices.
In English and in Spanish on the same performance, with two casts and two different stagings.
Do you find yourself scrolling though dating apps looking for the perfect trade yet keep falling for the same fuckbois? Have you ever been so dick-deprived you’ve settled for…
Prepare your chuckle muscles for the tickling of a lifetime at the fourth annual Doddy Day Happiness Show! The Squire Of Knotty Ash liked nothing more than making p…
The ALBUMS SHOW is BACK.
A soiree of delights.
The Rachel Baptiste Programme is a paid and mentored script development programme for Black Irish theatre makers and writers of colour, named after the 18th Century sing…
Saucy, sexy, dirty blues songs from the 1920s-40s, many of which feature the word ‘hot dog’ performed by chanteuse Suzanne Noble accompanied by ‘Gorgeous’ George Webster on the pia…
Step into the whimsical world of Tony Cantwell.
This year, ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) will again be embarking on an exceptional world tour, performing to over 20,000 across two continents.
For sale: feet pics, freshly painted.
What if the Big Bad Wolf blew your house down? What if you had to start building your life all over again? Award-winning show about family disability and being an accidental carer…
This year, ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) will again be embarking on an exceptional world tour, performing to over 20,000 across two continents.
A male chef prepares, roasts and serves up a chicken.
Strategic Love Play offers a tragic and often hilarious mirror to the fears and hopes of the vast majority of us who harbour a fear of dying alone.
This year, ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) will again be embarking on an exceptional world tour, performing to over 20,000 across two continents.
From his Cats Does Countdown clips that quickly went viral to Hollywood TV hits like Ted Lasso and Intelligence, Nick Mohammed is known for his silly-yet-scientific comedy, broad a…
The boys from Paypigs and Trillionaire Mindset are finally in London!
Under new director Timothy Coleman Cadenza performs music of three women composers: a new commission for choir by Janet Wheeler dedicated to our former Director Jenny Sumerling, Th…
Get ready for an electrifying night of absolute bangers as we welcome the incredibly talented LEVS DJ duo to The Liquid Room, Edinburgh.
The cult comedy TV-show show is back for two nights only with their best bits from five years at Fringe.
After the success of Failure Studies in 2021/22, Marco Biasioli and Precarious Theatre are back with a brand new show, A Theatre Show.
Enter the depths of the Haus Obscura basement and discover a world unseen.
Sing about the opera faces. The age of awakening. Chinese youth traditional repertoire.
After the success of Failure Studies in 2021/22, Marco Biasioli and Precarious Theatre are back with a brand new show, A Theatre Show.
Join the Haus Obscura as we present our Dark Stars! Returning performers from the deepest, darkest, dankest pits of drag and cabaret in our abhorrent Haus Obscura basement.
Edinburgh-based cult-indie songwriter Withered Hand (Dan Willson) is back with his first new album in nine years.
An exclusive evening that presents the best of the year’s Fringe acts together in one evening of comedy and fine dining.
Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples has shared her passionate and contemplative music for over two decades, performing all over the world.
Rozarina Larsen presents: White Fishing – a work-in-progress comedy about finding your authenticity.
Have you heard that the three most stressful life events are bereavement, moving house and divorce? Well, funny story.
Not For Anyone returns! Please note that I might just do card tricks and say nothing for a whole hour or I might just do the usual ‘screaming fascist’ schtick. Or both. No refunds.
When Cynthia’s husband dies during her pregnancy, she’s expected to mourn.
Four loudmouth lords vow to study for three years to win fame for denying their desires.
“Have you ever trauma dumped? TikTok says this show might do that but don’t worry we can just trauma bond.
Fast-paced comedy magic.
When Cynthia’s husband dies during her pregnancy, she’s expected to mourn.
Have you ever been riding a homosapien and asked (internally): ‘OMG am I squashing this person like a double decker bus’? Or stumbled mentally upon ‘Please lord, let me have shaved…
‘Definitely raise a shudder’ (BeyondPost.
When our young hopefuls enter the villa looking for love, they are faced with a whirlwind journey of romance.
Soul Penny Circus is honored to present Dreams of a Clown, an original circus experience.
St Andrews University’s Gilbert and Sullivan Society is in sparkling form with their presentation of this little known show.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Love Never Dies returns to London’s West End this August in a star-studded concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
That most middle class of events, the dinner party, can be a night of stimulating conversation, wonderful company and dramatic revelation.
Is Exeter University emerging as the new powerhouse in student musical groups on the Edinburgh Fringe? Let’s not complicate this - the answer is simply but emphatically Yes.
Cat-Like Tread makes a welcome post-Covid return to the Fringe with this ever-popular jolly romp, a Gilbert and Sullivan classic and a dashed good night out.
Love and Other Occult Phenomenons is a witty bizarre stand-up comedy show by debut comic Lizzie Anne Rose (hailing from the Royal Central School Of Speech and Drama).
Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton.
Thomas Hughes’ novel of 1857 is as seminal as Dickens’ Nicholas Nickleby in exposing scholastic malpractice in the 19th century.
The University of St Andrews’ funniest, sexiest and incidentally only improvised comedy troupe returns to the Fringe and this year, it’s back to school.
Colorhythm Risa uses her hands, sponges, sometimes her entire body, to apply colour across the canvas from end-to-end.
A ridiculous interactive combination of musical comedy, ventriloquism and fingering.
Where would school theatre be without A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night? The latter is certainly a popular Shakespeare play for drama educators, with its saga of shipwr…
Do you like to argue? Well, I disagree to whatever you just said.
The first Cantonese show at this festival is coming! 2011’s funniest person in HK, Tim’s Instagram has 50k+ followers.
Slip’n’slide inside a rock’n’roll fantasy party of joy, chaos and catharsis as genderqueer drag-clowns Oasissy (‘Ones to watch’ (List)) invite you into their madferrit, monobro…
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It isn’t easy representing old age on stage.
Raucous, wild and an incy bit different – this one-hour compilation show with a changing nightly lineup, gives you a fabulous cross section of Fringe mayhem in one wild bite-size…
An NHS staff room.
A fashion show produced by a Shanghai-based female fashion club for women over 40, originally founded in November 2022 to enable its members to express their artistic creativity an…
The Edinburgh Renaissance Band is back for 2023 with a fresh programme of their ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, the much-loved programme of instrumental music, from the Middle Ages…
Glaswegian musician, producer, DJ and curator Rebecca Vasmant, leads a live ensemble featuring some of the movers and shakers of the new Scottish jazz scene.
Scottish/English violinist Matt Holborn and a group of London-based musicians formed for this year’s Fringe, known internationally for their distinctive hard-swinging approach to…
International comedy superstar Jack Whitehall returns to the Fringe with his highly anticipated new live show.
With her family having worked in Faslane all her life, and her friends protesting at the gates, Jenna endeavours to understand her relationship to Trident, the wider nuclear debate…
A bit of a crazy, hazy time for Stu this year.
Rave Forever is back at Edinburgh’s Liquid Rooms this August for a 5am-finish Fringe special with the man responsible for bringing Acid House to Scotland back in the late 80s, the …
Approaching her 30th birthday, after ten years of failed romances, Laura meets with the six ghosts who have broken her heart to exorcise them for good.
After their smash-hit, sell-out debut last year, legendary tennis coach Judy Murray and her son Duncan (the other Murray brother) return with another unique show featuring special …
Essex-born Gavin Lilley, through his masterful use of sign language, has done stand-up shows all over Europe and the UK, bringing laughter to many deaf and hearing people with his …
Join Suse for a stand up show about economics, magic, and making things disappear.
Skip to the end for the top line info* Half-Cocked are back! Following a tumultuous hiatus, full of banana bread, Call of Duty Warzone and an alarming over-use of the incognito…
A song recital of music by British and French composers – Reynaldo Hahn and Roger Quilter.
Christine and Nancy invite you to a lunchtime recital of beautiful music including the joyous Beethoven Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Cesar Franck’s passionate Sonata for pian…
Are you ready to groove your stuff to motown, a little Northern soul with a sprinkling of disco? Then hold on to your Detroit vinyl, as this band are right up your alley.
Serving you up a big warm slice of comedy pie every month, the Dinner Daddies delight with their trademark wit and banter (so far, these trademarks have failed to hold water in cou…
The rodeo is the best place in the world.
Skip to the end for the top line info* Half-Cocked are back! Following a tumultuous hiatus, full of banana bread, Call of Duty Warzone and an alarming over-use of the incognito…
Christopher Biggins requests your pleasure for our inaugural season of cabaret and chat at this illustrious venue.
“Serving you up a big warm slice of comedy pie, the Dinner Daddies delight with their trademark wit (so far this trademark has failed to hold water in court).
What do you get when you mix rap battles cabaret, and an open mic, and then throw in the title of Cabaret God with an audience vote? Top Fringe cabaret stars try out their new mate…
An unhinged variety show all the way from Los Angeles.
Francis Daulerio is a poet and teacher from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Book your spot at the The White Heather Club for a night of traditional Scottish dancing at Bonnie & Wild’s legendary Food Hall in the St James Quarter.
Offbeat intergenerational stand-up from two of Bristol’s most inventive new comedians, Greg Curzon (‘hilarious.
A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, snowballs and stinky …
All the way from Canada, Tim Kraft joins Hootenannies (Hoot 4) at The Apex for an hour of stand-up comedy live at the Edinburgh Fringe, from 17th to 20th August at 18:20.
Dicks and Tricks is an old-school comedy and magic variety show featuring the puns and knob gags of the Pundance Kid and the magic tricks and illusions of the Flamboyant Chesney Ge…
World-class entertainer Brown returns from his five-star musical A Man, A Magic, A Music presenting a dazzling journey through Sam Cooke’s life: The King of Soul Music.
My Truth, that I self-harmed, considered suicide on many occasions, tried to beat the world back and faced a future of loneliness.
Constantly rotating line-up of the best comics at this year’s festival.
Back again after sell-out shows in 2019, swing jazz sensations Out of the Blue Jazz will be performing the ever-popular Great American Songbook, a classic mix of great lyrics, grea…
My Truth, that I self-harmed, considered suicide on many occasions, tried to beat the world back and faced a future of loneliness.
Visual jokes and creative messing about from this absurd double act.
For one night only, double Emmy Award nominee and star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed brings Mr Swallow back to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Hear ye! Yonder comes yon Perrier winner from ages ago with another questionable career swerve! Tonight only, hear the entire musical oeuvre (10 songs , three nearly finished)! Gat…
Sharp, silly and sublime solo character comedy from Luke Manning, formerly one half of veteran Fringe sketch duo, In Cahoots, and a writer-performer for BBC Radio 4’s Sketchtopia a…
Aalex believes her basic bitch mentality gets her far in life when used to hone in on big grown-up things, like human psychology.
Chappelle’s opener.
Flower arranging becomes a life and death hobby in Little Shop of Horrors, a popular-on-the-circuit science fiction cult musical classic.
Ben Ashurst is struggling.
Fast-paced comedy magic.
The Bristol Revunions are back at the Fringe with a brand-new sketch show, Ready to Board! Get your passports out and get ready for the flight of your life! The Bristol Revunions a…
Stand-up, writer, actor and Edinburgh native Eleanor Morton presents a brand-new one-off character show, displaying a full range of accents and coats for one night only.
Toxicity.
Hypnotist Jason Simmons returns to the Camden Fringe to take you on a magical mystery tour into the depths of your own mind in this hilarious, fast-paced, interactive experience.
The premise of Attachment: The Leech Show is very simple: it’s a play devised and performed for the sole benefit of impressing a single specific audience member; a prominent thea…
Creating an effective vehicle for performers, be it musical, play, comedy set or improv format, is arguably the most challenging task a creative artist can undertake.
Enjoy some adult comedy entertainment with The Seriously Funny Comedy Show as they complete their 2023 summer touring schedule at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Colorhythm Risa uses her hands, sponges, sometimes her entire body, to apply colour across the canvas from end-to-end.
A cappella sensation Semi-Toned are back for their ninth run at the Fringe.
Hypnotist Jason Simmons returns to the Camden Fringe to take you on a magical mystery tour into the depths of your own mind in this hilarious, fast-paced, interactive experience.
What a wonderful play is DNA.
Sex cults with fake feminism, pretend shamans, Burning Man, Lower East Side “nightclub photographers” and Tinder f*ck boys all make an appearance in this educational and hilari…
Vox Stars, winners of the Spirit of the Fringe Award 2022, present a new show for 2023, celebrating aspiring singers through the music of their idols.
Where Friends meets Pitch Perfect! The Bristol Suspensions tell a story of friendship and scandal using chart-topping hits, familiar characters, and funky choreography… not to me…
Fast-paced comedy magic.
Toxicity.
Two clowns, Anna and Felix, set out on a quest for home.
Some say that when actor-managers were struggling for money, they used to turn in desperation to the one play that could always guarantee an audience.
This completely original chamber musical by Shaye Poulton Richards is a darkly charming piece of new writing.
A wonderful and varied selection of concert band music from 40 musicians featuring music from stage and screen! A free concert with donations to support Edinburgh Direct Aid.
In the last full year before the general election the legendary show returns with all the latest political dramas, characters, questions and unreliable predictions.
This is a little treasure, the sort of performance that is easy to overlook but which enriches those who root it out.
The Edinburgh Fringe Fling will debut at the Old Dr Bells Baths at this year’s Festival Fringe.
Come and hear from SMEG, the most poetic fridge on the fringe! 45 minutes of character comedy, silly poems and the best props you’ll ever see in your life! What’s in the fridge? Ev…
After a completely sold-out Edinburgh 2022 run and her biggest tour to date, Grace returns with her hit show, A Show About Me(n), with some brand-new material never heard before! T…
SAY Award winner, Kathryn Joseph returns to Summerhall’s Dissection Room playing songs from her new album, For You Who Are the Wronged.
Healthy Harmonies, NHS Fife staff choir, is once again delighted to be returning to the Edinburgh Fringe – very much a highlight in the choir’s diary.
Amy Murray wants to break down all the taboos about womanhood, so she has now created a piece called Red Aphrodite that she will share through Edinburgh Deaf Festival.
Fàilte Gu BSL (Welcome to BSL) is an immersive showcase of Gaelic and Scots signed-songs celebrating different aspects of traditional culture.
Revered jazz drummer Sarathy Korwar and global dance music pioneer Auntie Flo present their debut collaborative project – a bold sonic exploration of propulsive, tabla-infused rh…
Renowned punk poet and multi-instrumentalist Attila the Stockbroker has loved early music ever since he grabbed a recorder aged about 8.
Poppyscotland are proud to introduce to the Fringe an inspirational group of Armed Forces veterans.
Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours.
Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland is, despite his young age, already gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene.
Behind every addict is someone traumatised by loving them.
Following a successful debut hour, award winning Big Lew is at it again, dusting off the notebook and turning his attention to mental health, men and why we find talking to bloody …
The show that turns smack talk into an art form.
One night only! Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians at the legendary Biscuit Factory in Leith.
Ellie and Arshan Do a Show and Tell is a short, fun, high-energy exploration on the “stuff” that makes us all up.
Catch award-winning rhythm and blues band The Blueswater for their only performances at the Fringe this year; five raucous gigs in Edinburgh’s best live music venue, The Jazz Bar.
Two queer Jews.
Following a successful debut hour, award winning Big Lew is at it again, dusting off the notebook and turning his attention to mental health, men and why we find talking to bloody …
Music, games and colourful clowns collide! After touring across several elementary schools and festivals in Chicago, Bubblegum Gumdrop and her best friend, Babblebum Boopbop, have …
After his much younger girlfriend leaves him for a better-looking, richer, more successful friend, Searles dissolves into a gibbering, chain-smoking, suicidal insomniac! In despera…
You’re invited to so much more than dinner.
An immersive audio-visual experience blending classic movie footage, soundtracks and insane turntable wizardry! ‘To me, movies and music go hand in hand’ (Quentin Tarantino).
Show Up will make up a brand new, toe tapping, hilarious improvised musical based on your suggestions.
Show Up will make up a brand new, toe tapping, hilarious improvised musical based on your suggestions.
Improvisers and comedians go to comedic war to win the Extreme Improv Championship belt! Performers compete in innovative improv challenges and will create scenes, songs and storie…
The premise is simple: two good friends, who happen to also be two excellent musicians, want to spend time with you using great singing, top-notch banter and occasional nonsense.
MTO Zendeh Delan’s Journey of Love, inspired by the Sufi allegory of Leyla and Majnun, is an enchanting blend of modern Sufi music and the graceful motions of Sama.
Experience the enchanting “Psychedelic Bubble Show” at London’s Courtyard Theatre.
Experience the enchanting “Psychedelic Bubble Show” at London’s Courtyard Theatre.
Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton.
We bring you some of our favourite comedians to our sessions with a different line-up each show.
Improvisers and comedians go to comedic war to win the Extreme Improv Championship belt! Performers compete in innovative improv challenges and will create scenes, songs and storie…
Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton.
Prepare for a sidesplitting and heartwarming comedic adventure in the must-see Soup Group: Art Show!; an exceptional masterpiece.
Celebrated indie favourites We Were Promised Jetpacks formed in Edinburgh back in 2003 whilst still at school.
What does it take to be cool? As a teenager of the Eighties, Rozarina had her clues from MTV Real World, Brooke Shields, Empress Masako and weirdly the series Dallas.
Ireland has magnificent spirit, particularly when supported by the French.
Local artist Elle Johnston is taking over New Look Waverley’s Windows with a bespoke Festival Fringe window, designed and painted live by Elle herself! Graduating from Edinburgh Un…
Colorhythm Risa uses her hands, sponges, sometimes her entire body, to apply colour across the canvas from end-to-end.
Story of two friends who find themselves facing extreme climate events.
Edinburgh’s home-grown queer cabaret is back at the Fringe with a high altitude, scripted comedy! Take your seats on board a real, replica aircraft and enjoy some in-flight enterta…
What does it take to be cool? As a teenager of the Eighties, Rozarina had her clues from MTV Real World, Brooke Shields, Empress Masako and weirdly the series Dallas.
UK premier magician and kids entertainer in brand-new and hilarious interactive magic and puppet show for all the family.
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is famous for glitz, glitter and glamour, but it started with megaphones and violence.
If someone tells you they love you, it’s rude to ask why.
A split-bill stand-up comedy show featuring a daily selection of the best up and coming comedians from Ireland and the UK.
Come and join us for the original free walking tour, packed with the rich historical sites and tales of the many colourful characters around the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
A girlband concert.
Fun, silly, raucous… absurd! Join magician host Ava Beaux and magical team captains Kane and Abel, for an array of whacky games and cabaret acts.
In Drunk Fringe, you will see some of the best comedy and variety acts after they’ve had one too many.
The Pink Cactus Collective Presents PESTILENCE: WOW! Written by Savannah Reich Directed by Brandon Boruch 5th, 6th, 8th August at 6:00 pm 7th August at 7:30 pm London, 1348:…
Four mixed-bill nights celebrating the Best of Camden Fringe! Come down to Camden Comedy Club to see your fellow festival funny people get on stage and entertain us for 10-12 min…
Impro Poet Presents: What If History? They say that history repeats itself.
Edinburgh Live’s number-one pick of the Free Fringe 2022 returns! A devilishly handsome magician trapped in a straitjacket, mind-melting magic, show-stopping laughs and unexpected …
Think ‘n’ Grin is a solo comedy show featuring Chicago-style narrative improvisation.
Over 10 years, Chris Cook has brought magical, thought-provoking comedy shows to the Fringe.
Griffin and Jones have decided to change the world.
Two of the hottest, freshest comics bring their best jokes to Edinburgh.
Aloft Circus Arts of Chicago (USA) burst onto the Fringe scene with their hit Brave Space last year.
A crowd-work and stand-up comedy show with zero plans.
Having led a bit of nomadic existence since the closure of The Electric Circus in 2017, the club famed for its spinning wheel of musical categories returns to Summerhall.
‘The first time I heard Andrea Carlson, I was in love!’ (Charlie Silvestri, UpCloseAndAcoustic.
Featuring winners of London’s premier new-act comedy competition.
June 2021, I had a stroke.
Fringe version of the five-star hit comedy show by Leslie Gold (American) and Nick Kirk (not), with a different guest comedian each show.
Four mixed-bill late nights celebrating the Best of Camden Fringe comedy! A set of different comic performers from across Camden Fringe will be on each night at Camden Comedy Clu…
It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe.
This small-yet-unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique and original jewellery designs from 30 independent designers across the globe including local emerging talen…
Join the funalicious Alex with more than a decade of being a master magician, bringing a children’s magic show! Filled with fun, laughs and stories that entangle together in one aw…
The Pink Cactus Collective Presents PESTILENCE: WOW! Written by Savannah Reich Directed by Brandon Boruch 5th, 6th, 8th August at 6:00 pm 7th August at 7:30 pm London, 1348:…
How do you choose between two things you love? Particularly if one of those things is literally (fictionally) magical.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
This year the biggest stars of the UK stand-up circuit, including Iain Stirling, John Robins, Mark Simmons, Jo Caulfield and Nick Helm, return to their roots in a mixed-bill show, …
The London Astrobeat Orchestra have ignited a movement where cult western band repertoires are blended with African influences.
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for an 11th hilarious year with another phenomenal hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across…
The only Fringe award entirely decided by the audience.
Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023) welcomes back its Fringe showcase for 2023! A new line-up every night presenting the very best acts from the Monkey Barrel Comedy…
London bachelor Monty Button-Purse spies Gracie at his friend’s New Year Ball 1922, and is determined to woo her through the flourish of his penmanship.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
This unique (probably) show allows mere mortals like us to experience the world of the TV actor.
A revolving line-up of some of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from around the Fringe in a late show full of fun and laughter.
Whisky and Witches sees the combination of Danish-born Christine Kammerer’s musical forte with the whimsical storytelling of Jane Ross.
Showcasing the top spoken word talent the festival has to offer – from the laugh-out-loud funny, through the wonderfully surreal, to the thoughtful and emotional – Loud Poets c…
By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead: expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption.
See the best comedians selected from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show in this selection box…
The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 19 years, an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh.
Celebrate all things bitch and high-pitch! After winning Best Cabaret Weekly Awards in 2020 and 2021 at Adelaide Fringe, the queen of falsetto and stiletto is storming into Edinbur…
Join Fringe-favourite comedian Vladimir McTavish and a daily guest host for the return of the Fringe’s sell-out chat and comedy show – with big laughs about the latest Fringe and…
Everyone knows about the code-breaking genius of Alan Turing, but behind the mathematical genius lay a man of great passion.
Okay, let’s start at the beginning.
The poignant tale of a writer and musician, Jon Lawrence, who walked 500km over five deserts on five continents to grieve for his father and raise money for a cancer charity.
‘Consistently boasting the most interesting line-ups in the country’ (Times).
Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler.
The Wheel of Misfortune returns to the Fringe with new stories and new quirky tales full of funnies and frights, all presented by the Games Master.
JazzMain presents Blue Note Nights.
A one act tragi-comedy about a man trying to come to terms with the loss of his brother.
The Stand’s Pick of the Fringe – The Stand’s hand-picked selection of great comedy from across the Fringe at The Stand’s New Town Theatre every Friday and Saturday night.
Comedian Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) appears as George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, and interviews guests like a “normal talk show”.
See the best comedians selected from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show in this selection box…
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for an 11th hilarious year with another phenomenal hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across…
Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023) welcomes back its Fringe showcase for 2023! A new line-up every night presenting the very best acts from the Monkey Barrel Comedy…
It’s a Boy? is from the wildly creative comic mind of Ben Hodge, Liverpool Echo’s Top 30 under 30 and winner of Into Film Documentary of the Year 2020.
The show is performed by a brilliant pair of queer, tumbling, absurdist clowns.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
A call-center call girl struggling to make in-person connections, discovers intimacy and requited love with a mannequin man she rescues from drowning.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
Written/directed by Amanda Bothma; musical direction/piano by Germaine Gamiet; starring Daniel Anderson.
Its the second year of our burlesque competition – the standard is getting higher, the talent on display is incredible, so if burlesque is your thing or you’re new to it, then jo…
The multi award-winning Night Owl Shows ensemble returns to Fringe with a brand-new show that celebrates the life and music of a true icon: the smoky-voiced singer Dusty Springfiel…
Award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company returns with the stunning flamenco music and dance they are known for.
Colin MacIntyre is a multi award-winning musician, producer, author for adults and children, and playwright, who has been voted Scotland’s Top Creative Talent.
Liars & Clowns returns to Edinburgh to showcase the best alternative comedians from around the festival.
Immerse yourself in the richness of Chinese culture with a showcase of exceptional young dancers from China, featuring both traditional and contemporary Chinese dance.
The Sauchiehall Comedy Club is proud to present their first full run at the Fringe, with a series of compilation shows, featuring the finest up-and-coming comedians, plus guest app…
Stuck in Free Fall is a show about Nothing.
New Show! Weekly Award Best Circus 2023 Fringe World, As seen in La Soiree, Australia’s Got Talent and iUmor.
The whole family knew he was a good dad.
Every child goes inside their own bubble! Seen on China, Romania and Bulgaria’s Got Talent.
Accompanied by a glittering live band and fresh from two sold-out London and Cambridge runs, don’t miss the Fringe premiere of Ed, charting the story of a ginger pop sensation.
A two-part show exploring Natasha and Shaharah’s under-represented Indian identities, navigating diaspora, discrimination, and coming of age to find what Indian can mean and look l…
If you still chuckle at those Twilight memes making fun of Kristen Stewart’s awkward portrayal of Bella Stark, or harbour some nostalgia for the immortal (and problematic) YA ser…
A proper Bradford lass born 1959, Shelly is a firecracker.
Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
The duo of JD Twitch and JG Wilkes return to Summerhall’s Dissection Room with another one of their eclectic and euphoric sessions which has made them legends in the Glasgow and in…
Stand-up comedian and culinary wizard Henry Ginsberg presents a guide to all things gastronomical.
Woah.
A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming female comedians from around the Fringe in a hilarious early evening showcase guaranteed to raise more than just a few…
A selection of Scotland’s best comedians hosted by five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ross Leslie.
‘Funny.
The world’s only stand-up/improv/chat tattoo comedy show hits the Fringe to take you down the hilarious highway of human graffiti.
***** (Dircksey.
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming, one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
Enjoy an hour of the tastiest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe this year.
The hit show Clash of Fandoms returns! The ultimate geek comedy debate show! Hosted by Pure Radio Scotland’s Rik Carranza and featuring a rotating line-up of guests representing ea…
‘Down the hatch!’ yells our vicious Queen as yet another storyteller disappoints her.
All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist.
Dark jokes only! An irreverent comedy show where comedians push boundaries, slice and dice edgy topics and are not afraid of taking the risk.
From Glass Crumpet, comes an all-new Sketch Show.
Hey kids and kidults, cool cats and dancing dogs, Jarred and Hobbit are back with an all-new action-packed hoopla! Guaranteed LOLs and interactive fun for the entire family (OK, ma…
Occult cabaret-horror stand-up show but none of the booked acts have shown up! Therefore, it falls on our host, the spectral Tom Short (2019 Chortle Student Comedian runner-up, 201…
Great value lunchtime comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics.
Sameer Katz brings his seventh show to the Edinburgh Fringe! Sameer’s gotten to the age where everyone who says they love him seem to want something in return.
First Dates meets Graham Norton’s Red Chair Stories in this hilarious interactive dating chat show.
Gong Shows have launched the careers of several famous comedians.
Returning for another year, Free Footlights brings the group for an hour of stand-up, songs, sketches and more.
Michael Porter is an incomparable comedy talent with an unmistakable Irish flair! ‘Fearless in ever sense of the word.
Philipp Kostelecky brings the festival’s best acts together for a late-night extravaganza! No rules, no regulations – it’s late night so anything goes.
The incredible Oliver Harris sings the great songs from Les Misérables, Chess, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, We Will Rock You and many more.
24 different award-winning or nominated comedians perform their full shows, recorded for Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. See FringeSpecials.com for listings.
Longest running mixed-bill, star-finding show on the Fringe.
I don’t think you can ever go wrong watching a Guy Masterson production in the Assembly Rooms.
Get ready for a night of cutting-edge humour and entertainment as Prism Comedy presents The Many Colours of Comedy: A Prism Comedy Variety Show.
Award-winning performance artist and comedian of Fringes gone by, Ben Target, welcomes us with coffee on arrival into the Anatomy Lecture Theatre at Summerhall, a delightfully old-…
A debut show from an established act on the UK circuit.
Comedian Ben Fallaci strips down and gets vulnerable in Shower Chair, a one-man show about stepping out of shadows and stepping into yourself.
The Fringe’s cult-hit stand-up comedy panel show that you influence in real time is back.
Raucous, wild and a little bit different, this one-hour compilation show with a changing daily line-up, gives you a fabulous cross-section of Fringe madness in one crazy bite-sized…
This sequel to 1 Ball Show began three months after the 2022 Fringe favourite ended it’s sold-out run, when NYC comedian Terence Hartnett (Caroline’s on Broadway) found out that hi…
Glass Crumpet presents a triple bill of brand new stand-up from comedy graduates Will Rice, Tom Roberts and James Tangye.
Good things will happen.
Best friends Hamza and Jake discover characters, scenes and storylines on the spot, without the faintest idea what might happen next.
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fir…
My friend greets me in the queue, waving her ticket in the air.
Winner: Best Comedy, 2022 (Hollywood Fringe).
Wagner turned up to 11! A hilarious dive into the ridiculous world of opera and life as a Valkyrie and Rheinmaiden, peppered with hits from Puccini and Verdi from Berlin’s thrill…
Ray Fordyce is back to host a wonderfully spiffing show full of comedy and entertainment.
Join the best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging, diaphragm-jiggling comedian as he presents a hostess trolley full of stuff he finds funny.
Comedy’s best nepo baby (and there’s a lot) returns.
A new gig-theatre show featuring songs by Kyle Falconer of The View.
Gaslighting Is My Love Language by Fielding Edlow (Bojack Horseman) is about an intimacy-avoidant woman who just wanted a boyfriend but ended up in a 13-year marriage/light hostage…
After 20 years on the circuit, Alexis Dubus, easily one of the comedians of his generation, is ready to deliver the greatest 3-star comedy experience ever staged.
Phil Ellis.
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome.
From the sweatshops of Wuhan to the stages of Berlin, Moni Zhang is bringing you a show that’s equal parts comedic and cathartic.
Quentin Crisp! Florence Jenkins! Einstein! Patricia Highsmith! William McGonagall! Through the centuries, secret Neurodivergent or Autistic people have found respect and love in th…
Best friends Hamza and Jake discover characters, scenes and storylines on the spot, without the faintest idea what might happen next.
A fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe.
The UK’s first permanent LGBTQ+ comedy club comes to Edinburgh Fringe and we’ve got a bunch of queer comedians who we know you’re going to love! Every night join us for an hour sho…
Robin’s first solo show was a disaster, but a disaster that ended with him punching a melon with Vernon Kay’s face drawn on it before singing Mustang Sally (still no cruise shi…
As we enter the dimly-lit environs of the gorgeous Spiegeltent Palais du Variété, the scent of incense hangs in the air, music plays, and ornate lighting hangs low around the sta…
50% Bristolian.
***** It’s brilliant, dynamic, explosive! (UngtTeaterblod.
The Rob Auton Show is unlike any other stand-up comedy show in existence.
City trader, Olly, still recovering from the death of his boyfriend, Sam, has a chance encounter with homeless teenager Aaron.
For anyone who knows the first thing about the history of Edinburgh Fringe, and indeed, comedy itself, you should already be familiar with Cambridge Footlights and its roster of al…
One hundred brave (or not so brave) Trojan Soldiers are trapped inside the infamous giant wooden horse, plotting their escape….
Car-Crash Magic is a debut Edinburgh Fringe show presented by JezO, winner of the Family Entertainer of the Year Competition 2022 and member of the prestigious Magic Circle.
Kym Nash hosts 70 Minutes of some of Reckless Comedy’s favourite up and coming acts on the circuit.
Ell and Mary have been dead for three years, but now they’ve come back to life (and the stage) with one question on their minds: how do you know when it’s the end? Inspired by …
‘An excellent comedy show’ **** (BroadwayBaby.
Mr and Mrs Love is a jukebox-esque musical that would work a lot better if it relied more on the strength of its actors as singers rather than force a plot on them.
Dominique Solerno’s The Box Show is a well-conceived theatrical piece which sees this talented and versatile performer performing a plethora of different characters, all from wit…
This show is a love letter to unique families, queer self-discovery and devoted fathers.
Award-winning musical comedian and viral internet-hit-maker Anesti Danelis returns with his hit comedy concert that will change your life.
Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello’s Body show is a dystopian cacophony of farce, comedy and tragedy.
Goya Theatre’s new musical Actually, Love manages to find the sweet spot between being softly tender and incredibly rousing, as it pokes fun at and dismantles various rom-com tro…
What if Beatrice came through space and time to find her long-lost Dante? Now researching the sequel to his Inferno at the Large Hadron Collider? Dahlia Wilde – Walt Disney Writi…
The world is desperate for more one-man musical-comedy magic mind-reading shows about a break-up in your early thirties, and actor and magician Sam Lupton (Wicked, Avenue Q) is mor…
Brand new for 2023! Join magician and mind reader Tom Brace for a trip down memory lane that you simply won’t forget.
‘This is the show to see!’ ***** (Entertainment-Now.
Can love survive when someone dies? ‘No bastard ever warned me that your love life goes down the shitter when someone dies.
Kym Nash hosts 70 Minutes of some of Reckless Comedy’s favourite up and coming acts on the circuit.
Good morning, Edinburgh! Following the hiatus since our triumphant run in 2019, we’re thrilled to be back for our 15th year! Bringing you three brand-new, delicious, rotating “menu…
The Improv Fringe is alive and kicking this year, as witty and inventive as ever.
Indonesia’s leading English language stand-up comedians visit Edinburgh for the first time! The Indonesian stand-up comedy scene exploded 15 years ago and since then many performer…
Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids’ comedy show that’s fun for all the family! Full of sketches, songs, pranks and silliness.
So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase, hoste…
Join comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid’s comedy which is now 20% more stupider than ever before.
Comedian Mamoun Elagab will not kiss your ass.
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we’d give him a hand.
Sitting at the front of the queue, an hour before the show started, I was stung by a bee.
Simon David brings Dead Dad Show to the Fringe this year and it is insane, an absolute piss-take, but also very emotional.
As Robin Tran walks on stage, she greets us with a warm smile and soft voice.
The vibe is wild as I sit down for Adults Only Magic Show.
So they’ve both swiped right.
‘I felt this pressure to be sexy from the second I got tits.
A good story is surely one that absolutely demands to be told.
Who haunts our world-famous vaults? Join Minging Annie from Edinburgh’s past and explore what it’s like being trapped beneath the city streets for 400 years.
Approaching her 30th birthday, after ten years of failed romances, Laura meets with the six ghosts who have broken her heart to exorcise them for good.
A bit of a crazy, hazy time for Stu this year.
Approaching her 30th birthday, after ten years of failed romances, Laura meets with the six ghosts who have broken her heart to exorcise them for good.
Chappelle’s opener Texan Ashley Barnhill was hit by a car & in a coma, had 5 brain surgeries & got a new titanium skull.
Chappelle’s opener Texan Ashley Barnhill was hit by a car & in a coma, had 5 brain surgeries & got a new titanium skull.
One of America’s top comedians, Lynn T.
The whole family knew he was a good dad.
KEITH.
Calling all T-Birds and Pink Ladies: it’s time to immerse yourself in the world of Grease like never before! Step back in time to the 1950s and experience those summer nights…
Hailing from the midlands, Bab is a female sketch duo comprised of Amy Spinks and Lauren Soley.
KEITH.
After their great success last year with ‘Failure Studies’, Marco Biasioli and Precarious Theatre return with A Theatre Show.
In the weeks before her 30th birthday, Kelly is facing an ultimatum.
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animat…
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animat…
Binge on the Edinburgh Fringe without leaving London! Leading comedy website Chortle presents a jam-packed bill of 28 comedy and variety acts heading to the festival in …
About the show Recipients of last years FUSE International's 'Best Dance Show' award, Dillon Dance Youth returns for successive year.
About the show Each year Creative Youth’s wonderful team of young people head to Brighton Fringe to judge the best theatre and stand-up comedy shows by performers…
AboutYou might think about mindfulness and meditation when you think of healing and you might even think it’s quite boring to just sit there with your eyes closed.
When Leo leaves for university his relationship with his long-term girlfriend falls apart.
SW London’s bold and boundary-pushing festival of arts and culture returns for 17 brilliant days, taking over Wandsworth from 9-25 June with a jam-packed, belly-laughing, awe-ins…
Join Iva Hardie, Mistress of the Brioche, renowned homosexual and failed WWE wrestler, as he takes on a journey through the world of Musical Theatre and Stand up comedy.
Join Iva Hardie, Mistress of the Brioche, renowned homosexual and failed WWE wrestler, as he takes on a journey through the world of Musical Theatre and Stand up comedy.
All That Bex is back with a third instalment of the most fantabulous cabaret event of recent times, Extravaganza – this time, with Fringe Benefits! Hosted by the sensational St…
The one and only King Tafari Love Muzic Sound System bring the Island feels with their authentic sound system.
The one and only King Tafari Love Muzic Sound System bring the Island feels with their authentic sound system.
A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2023 Brighton Fringe.
Join my friends and I for a short variety show, comprising of poetry, mini plays, monologues, comedy/improvisation and music.
Join my friends and I for a short variety show, comprising of poetry, mini plays, monologues, comedy/improvisation and music.
a 75-minute chaotic journey through the minds of two dudes; Jack & Jordan, who are actors - nay, artists! And professional ones at that.
Join Suse for a stand up comedy show about economics, magic, and making things disappear.
Join Shelf for sketches and silliness in this high energy kids’ show! Shelf perform for kids across the UK with Comedy Club 4 Kids and Girl Guides, including appearances at Under…
Ukulele interactive show with ukulele lessons, educational games, dances, bubbles, glitter cannons, parachutes, ribbon sticks and more.
Join Shelf for sketches and silliness in this high energy kids’ show! Shelf perform for kids across the UK with Comedy Club 4 Kids and Girl Guides, including appearances at Under…
A very special evening of music, poetry and dance performances reflecting the diverse creative talents of the late Irene Mensah.
Ukulele interactive show with ukulele lessons, educational games, dances, bubbles, glitter cannons, parachutes, ribbon sticks and more.
A very special evening of music and poetry performances celebrating the life and creative talents of the late Irene Mensah.
Some time ago, Suse Steed was an economist.
A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational, and deeply personal.
A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational, and deeply personal.
Join Fringe favourite comedians Vladimir McTavish, Jay Sodagar and (occasionally) Dave Chawner for Brighton Fringe’s hilarious chat and comedy show: The Early Late Show.
Join Fringe favourite comedians Vladimir McTavish, Dave Chawner and Jay Sodagar for Brighton Fringe’s brand new chat and comedy show: The Early Late Show.
Award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Edinburgh Fringe jokes 2019, 2021 & 2022, UK Pun Champion 2022 and current Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up) hosts t…
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
Celebrate the start of the May half term with a family friendly pick of the fringe! Enjoy 10 minute performances of Brighton Fringe shows that will be performing over half term we…
A well-respected scientist in the International community, UK national treasure Mark Silcox makes his Brighton Fringe debut.
A quick-fire improvised sketch show chock full of death-defying improv, fast-paced performing and silly short comedy sketches.
Leamprov, the premier Improvised Comedy troupe in Leamington Spa brings you ‘The Elephant in the Room’; a quick-fire improvised sketch show in the style of ‘Who’s Line is it Anyway…
In 2018, Simon’s late father performed a one man show about his imminent death to cancer.
In 2018, Simon’s late father performed a one man show about his imminent death to cancer.
Kevin O’Brien in That One-Liner Bloke’s Comedy Show. A must see show for fans of one-liner jokes.
Welcome to Drag Therapy Theater where drag artist Indie Nile plays therapist & patient in a lipsync theatre show that is part therapy session, part pop spectacle.
Kevin O’Brien in That One-Liner Bloke’s Comedy Show. A must see show for fans of one-liner jokes.
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
“If your tastes in comedy tend toward the weird, wonderful and painfully funny, The Jain Edwards Show is the one for you.
Welcome to Drag Therapy Theater where drag artist Indie Nile plays therapist & patient in a lipsync theatre show that is part therapy session, part pop spectacle.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase, including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016, Joke o…
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016, Joke of…
International award-winning actor Benjamin Kelm brings his personal story of his time in New York to the stage.
Ben and Chris have discovered the internet and now they can’t stop.
As a last minute addition Brighton’s own Suspiciously Elvis performs at the fringe festival bringing his own unique take on the king of Rock and Roll in his glorious Las Vegas ye…
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
69 sketches in the space of an hour? The fastest sketch show at the Fringe returns, but this time with a thief running through the production and stealing bits of the skits.
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and th…
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
An alternative night of stand-up comedy hosted by Captain Breadbeard and Davy Scones!
Mr.
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and th…
THE CIRCUS SONAS FAMILY SHOW All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist.
Join up-and-coming tall and skinny comedian Ed Mulvey as he performs his latest routines, packed with joke-dense intelligent filth.
In this year’s Eurovision, Europe didn’t give the UK much love, but do the Brits still love the EU? Apparently so, at least judging by the cheerful welcome Cabaret Continentale…
Split show from Leslie Gold (So You Think You’re Funny semi-finalist) and Nick Kirk (West End New Act semi-finalist), usually seen collaborating on the hit London comedy show Sof…
Split show from Leslie Gold (So You Think You’re Funny semi-finalist) and Nick Kirk (West End New Act semi-finalist), usually seen collaborating on the hit London comedy show Sof…
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
Fail Better Presents: Bigger is Better - Spiegeltent Takeover! Brighton’s very own Latin/Ska pioneers ‘Town of Cats’ and the Klezmer-Punk lunatics ‘Buffo’s Wake Big Band’ will be …
Silly, dark and surreal character comedy in Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man.
Get ready for a night of sultry jazz, swing, blues, and soul like you’ve never experienced before! Meet Suzanne Noble, a performer following in the footsteps of legendary enterta…
A work-in-progress hour of live comedy taking a leftfield look at all walks of British society from a revered scholar of hood philosophy.
With a combination of physical theatre and vivid storytelling, BHASVIC players presents a unique take on Federico García Lorca’s classic tale ‘Blood Wedding.
Get ready for a night of sultry jazz, swing, blues, and soul like you’ve never experienced before! Meet Suzanne Noble, a performer following in the footsteps of legendary enterta…
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.
With a combination of physical theatre and vivid storytelling, BHASVIC players presents a unique take on Federico García Lorca’s classic tale ‘Blood Wedding.
A work-in-progress hour of live comedy taking a leftfield look at all walks of British society from a revered scholar of hood philosophy.
Silly, dark and surreal character comedy in Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man.
World-class acclaimed entertainer Movin’ Melvin Brown is back in Brighton with his smash hit soulful Musical ‘Me and Otis’.
*TICKETS SELLING FAST* Moni Zhang is the WINNER of Berlin New Standup Award and founder of Berlin Mental Health Festival.
Moni grew up in a sweatshop in Wuhan.
World-class acclaimed entertainer Movin’ Melvin Brown is back in Brighton with his smash hit soulful Musical ‘Me and Otis’.
Ben Pope “a total delight” (Fest) is bored of small talk.
Ben Pope “a total delight” (Fest) is bored of small talk.
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
Speakers’ Corner is like Twitter but hardcore.
Come experience the joy, the struggles, the beauty and the pain around being a woman, wanting to be one or not being one.
Join Paul Levy from FringeReview as he talks through the ins and outs of selling your show, writing press releases and how to attract an audience.
Come experience the joy, the struggles, the beauty and the pain around being a woman, wanting to be one or not being one.
Join Paul Levy from FringeReview as he talks through the ins and outs of selling your show, writing press releases and how to attract an audience.
Dive down the rabbit hole at Down the Hatch, Komedia’s newest off-the-wall comedy club.
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
MAY 13th (Saturday, 5.
Ah, Birthdays.
The author of the bestselling poetry series The Art of a Damaged Soul brings you the hard-hitting , powerful one woman show.
May 13th - THE COPPER FAMILY May 20th - THE AMITY SINGERS May 27th - BELLADONNA, Sue Mileham, Soprano, Jane Plessner, Clarinet and Nicola Grunberg, Piano
Ah, Birthdays.
The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe simultaneously.
Jody Kamali: Things we do for love 50% Bristolian.
Hello there! Dropping out of hyperspace, for one night only, IT’S A TRAP! The Improvised Star Wars Show comes to Brighton Fringe for the first time ever.
50% Bristolian.
Ladies and gentlemen, droids and aliens, gather round for a special Star Wars themed improv show taking us to comedic depths of a galaxy far, far away! But did Leia, Luke, Boba and…
‘Nothing in the world will ever be the same’ 34 years after having starred in the original West End production, Michael Ball returns to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s cele…
Special charity showcase for Clowns Without Borders, your support spreads laughter and joy to children and families living in crisis throughout the world.
If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www.
The Big Bad Wolf’s destroyed everything.
There are two things that get better with age - Cheese and Carnival Collective.
There are two things that get better with age - Cheese and Carnival Collective.
The Big Bad Wolf’s destroyed everything.
Join fellow participants, venue managers and industry professionals every Tuesday evening 7pm-9pm at Caravanserai to network, talk about your show, and find out more about other Br…
Join fellow participants, venue managers and industry professionals every Tuesday evening 7pm-9pm at Caravanserai to network, talk about your show, and find out more about other Br…
Not sure what to see this Fringe? Our Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe is the perfect place to start your Brighton Fringe journey.
Steve, a successful chef and bistro owner, is suddenly thrown into the maelstrom of a global pandemic.
First Dates meets Graham Norton’s Red Chair Stories in this hilarious interactive dating chat show.
First Dates meets Graham Norton’s Red Chair Stories in this hilarious interactive dating chat show.
Steve, a successful chef and bistro owner, is suddenly thrown into the maelstrom of a global pandemic.
Not sure what to see this Fringe? Our Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe is the perfect place to start your Brighton Fringe journey.
Fiery and vibrant Klezmer, Balkan, Serbian, Greek & Roma world-music! 2 accessible, child friendly matinee concerts from 2 of the brightest lights in the world-music scene current…
Many of the questions that Cosmologists attempt to answer are grand, noble, big questions about the nature of the Universe itself.
Festival of Europe presents: Vocal Explosion & Friends Featuring the Ukrainian Voices Brighton Choir and award winning guitarist Geoff Robb! An afternoon of music and song to lif…
Meet Eddie, a successful failed actor, now a rap star in the making - except maybe he’s not as talented as he thinks he is.
Festival of Europe presents: Vocal Explosion & Friends Featuring the Ukrainian Voices Brighton Choir and award winning guitarist Geoff Robb! An afternoon of music and song to lif…
Many of the questions that Cosmologists attempt to answer are grand, noble, big questions about the nature of the Universe itself.
Meet Eddie, a successful failed actor, now a rap star in the making - except maybe he’s not as talented as he thinks he is.
Fiery and vibrant Klezmer, Balkan, Serbian, Greek & Roma world-music! 2 accessible, child friendly matinee concerts from 2 of the brightest lights in the world-music scene current…
Mind-blowing liquid magic.
A revolving line-up of the best comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe in a late afternoon show filled with hilarity.
The Late Show at The Forge is THE place to be for late night laughs at Brighton Fringe.
It’s an early evening comedy bonanza! Back for a 4th year in Brighton, this stand-up comedy selection is an exciting mixed-pack of comics, with top headliners and the best up-and-…
The Late Show at The Forge is THE place to be for late night laughs at Brighton Fringe.
Original Lineups full of the best up-and-coming Brighton’s solo, duos and full bands acts.
A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around Brighton and the Fringe.
Join us every weekend 11.
Original Lineups full of the best up-and-coming Brighton’s solo, duos and full bands acts.
Join us every weekend 11.
Brazen Hodgepodge: A Sketch Comedy Show The Lion & Unicorn Theatre Brazen Hodgepodge is a brand spanking new sketch comedy show! A fast-paced hour of original sketch comedy scene…
It’s an early evening comedy bonanza! Back for a 3rd year in Brighton, this stand-up comedy selection is an exciting mixed-pack of comics, with top headliners and the best up-and-…
‘The Pick of the Fringe’ has been a hit show at Brighton Fringe for 15 years, an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
A revolving line-up of the best comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe in a late afternoon show filled with hilarity.
Come and hear from SMEG, the most poetic fridge on the fringe! 45 minutes of character comedy, silly poems and the best props you’ll ever see in your life! What’s in the fridge? Ev…
A friendly fun-filled afternoon performance with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around Brighton and the Fringe.
Dorothy has made millions off her novelised adventures in the Land of Oz.
Playing a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary soul ‘n’ funk, South Coast Soul Revue is a hi-energy eight-piece with two dynamic lead singers, a pulsating rhythm section and…
Do you suffer from allergies, anaemia, asthma, bronchitis, cough, fatigue, hypo-/hyper-glycemia, emphysema, COPD, digestive disorders, headaches, high/low blood pressure, insomnia …
Dorothy has made millions off her novelised adventures in the Land of Oz.
This festival concert is a highlight of the year and truly encapsulates Roedean’s community spirit and love of music.
‘The Pick of the Fringe’ returns to Brighton - an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at the Brighton Fringe! This show is a succulent smorgasbord of fantastical…
Do you suffer from allergies, anaemia, asthma, bronchitis, cough, fatigue, hypo-/hyper-glycemia, emphysema, COPD, digestive disorders, headaches, high/low blood pressure, insomnia …
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to the Peacock Theatre as p…
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show is ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments.
Tommy Cannon is one of Britain's greatest ever straight men.
Tommy Cannon is one of Britain's greatest ever straight men.
Premiered at the Galway International Arts Festival in 2021, After Love is a powerful exploration of love and loss.
Join Hunter and Shelly as they step back 65 million years on their mission to rediscover the Lost Kingdom of the Dinosaurs.
Join Hunter and Shelly as they step back 65 million years on their mission to rediscover the Lost Kingdom of the Dinosaurs.
The Totally Football Show returns to the Leicester Square Theatre just in time for the Premier League run-in.
Áine Gallagher is proud to be Ireland’s only guerilla Irish language teacher.
Are you ready to Twerk Out with your Dollars Out?! JuiceBox Presents London’s Award-Winning Womxn-Led LGBTQ+ Strxptease Experience.
Following a debut sell out nationwide tour including Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall join an all star cast of Ireland’s most talented singers and performers acco…
A girl walks down a blossom-lined street, a knife clutched in her pocket.
Join Shelf for sketches and silliness in this high energy kids’ show! Shelf perform for kids across the UK with Comedy Club 4 Kids and Girl Guides, including appearances at Under…
Been crying into ya SAD lamp and on the bakerloo line just to feel ya toes? Well worry no more lads, lasses, ENBY’s and beyond, cos LoUis, and his talented pals will give you the f…
The Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety night popping with creme-de-la-thems.
Good things will happen.
Billy Kidd will bring no rabbits, feather flowers or top hats to her show.
Football, politics and the labour of love.
Don’t miss a night of comedy, cabaret and music to celebrate the launch of Brighton Fringe 2023.
Nudity, bodies, and how to feel more comfortable in our own skin in a society which conditions us to be very critical of ourselves? A panel discussion and life drawing class with b…
“Light-hearted, never-to-be-seen-again fun.
Grace Campbell has been called a multitude of things, but after her most recent comedy set A Show About Me(n) she can add electrifying, iconic and all around spectacular to the lis…
An improvised comedy adventure with this ‘master of audience interaction’ (Huffington Post) as he raids the library of his fantastical imagination to create thrillers, romances, gh…
Richard Briers CBE, one of our best loved and respected actors, died on 17th February 2013.
Richard Briers CBE, one of our best loved and respected actors, died on 17th February 2013.
It's a doggie-dog world out there Up Up UpIt takes us longer to figure it out.
FEET PICS AREN'T FREE! For sale: feet pics, freshly painted.
Wo/MiYou don’t even look sick.
Valentines? Palentines? Galentines? Whatever you’re celebrating on the 14th of February, join us for a feel-good evening packed with live music, songs and a whole lot of love! C…
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction are live in concert performing and celebrating the sounds of the Four Tops in their American Four Tops Motown Show delivering all …
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction are live in concert performing and celebrating the sounds of the Four Tops in their American Four Tops Motown Show delivering all …
Lifting the Gate People, places and lives that mattered The CRISPR Show! Three enthusiastic scientists explain genetic editing.
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the one you love at Love Songs by Candlelight in the heart of Covent Garden.
Bonjour, bitch! Gorgeous girlie and monolingual comedian Simon David (“A hoot” - The Guardian) hosts a joyful 5 hour, cabaret spectacular featuring the best burlesque, drag, D…
Come on in, the water’s fine.
A bedazzling show from “a true original and a legend in the making” (The Guardian).
The wonderful Zoe Ball takes a quick break from her BBC Radio Two Morning slot, to chat with her dear old Dad, Johnny Ball.
Join Faith, a young woman addicted to Love, on her quest into the dark heart of its enchantments - and if there’s any life worth living without them.
The wonderful Zoe Ball takes a quick break from her BBC Radio Two Morning slot, to chat with her dear old Dad, Johnny Ball.
Finding love post pandemic isn’t easy.
Brixton’s creative and wellbeing hub, Raw Material features our in-house band, Raw VIBRATION! alongside other members of our Raw Sounds creative mental-health and wellbeing program…
Following a successful debut hour, award winning Big Lew is at it again, dusting off the notebook and turning his attention to mental health, men and why we find talking to bloody …
Newly announced Drag Race UK S4’s JustMay will be sashaying to Manchester and you’re invited! This show will include: 4 hour interactive experience with drag queens Glas…
Step into Love In and take your place amongst history’s revolutionary lovers: those who understood the transformative power of dedicating space and time to humanity’s simplest desi…
In 2018, Simon’s late father performed a one man show about his imminent death to cancer.
6 months after winning TV’s biggest reality dating show, Ben and Cyrus are fed up with fame.
Ben Pope (‘a total delight’ - Fest) is bored of small talk.
In April 2015, four (hopeless) hopefuls met in the basement of a theatre for a comedy course.
All Falls Down is an interactive and improvised storytelling show about a group of friends trying to make contact with civilisation, and survive in the wilderness, after a plane cr…
Do you think the end of the world is nigh? Then safeguard your future by listening to two very smart people: Stuart & Matt are doomsday preppers and are delighted to give the audie…
Micky Flanagan’s Warm Up Show at Leicester Square Theatre.
A Chinese New Year charity party that transcends language and culture.
A Chinese New Year charity party that transcends language and culture.
Russian Doll meets clowns in And Then the Rodeo Burned Down, a circular metaphysical piece that combines elements of dance, comedy and mystery to form a labyrinth equivalent of a s…
It certainly ain’t their first rodeo when this pair of clowns are trapped in a time-loop.
A group of friends try to reach civilisation after a plane crash in an improvised, interactive show.
The award-winning musical improvisers will make all your kids’ Christmas stories come to life!
SESSION TIMES: 19.
“A tantalising look at the world of Rita Hayworth” The Times Considered by many to be the most beautiful woman of her day, Fred Astaire’s all-time favourite dance…
Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show is going to be huge! Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants jelly and they …
Following sensational critical acclaim One Woman Show played sold out runs at Soho Theatre London and Traverse Theatre Edinburgh and was called “the single hottest ticket in …
Join Hunter and Shelly as they step back 65 million years on their mission to rediscover the lost land of the dinosaurs.
Straight off the runway and onto the West End stage, the cast of Queenz: The Show with Ballz, strut their way into the Arts Theatre for a night of gender-bending, show-stopping gla…
FunnyBoyz Liverpool presents the ultimate tribute night with Cher! About this event SESSION TIMES: 19.
In this science fiction double feature, Christopher Luscombe’s adaptation of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a fun, mischievous celebration of the cult classic.
Beirt ar a dteitheadh ó Roghall, gealach bheag amach ón bpláinéad dearg Na Hasta, is ea Sál agus Ríosa.
Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run in 2021, Amy Trigg‘s ‘enormously entertaining’ (The Guardian) Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me returns to Kiln…
Need a little help becoming the CEO of your life? Kick start a new ‘healthy’ relationship with yourself with this tool kit for confidence and success.
Prepare your chuckle muscles for the tickling of a lifetime at the third annual Doddy Day Happiness Show! The Squire Of Knotty Ash liked nothing more than making pe…
‘The Crowd Show’ is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about crowds by award-winning writer, actor and podcaster Rob Auton.
Fresh from his record-breaking 5 night sell out run at the SSE Arena, award winning comedy writer and stand-up comedian Paddy Raff is going on tour across Northern Irela…
Elon Musk is planting chips in pig brains.
A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational and deeply personal.
Ground-breaking, chart-topping, genre-bending, globetrotting, instantly enthralling.
Cadenza performs Handel’s joyous coronation anthem Zadok the Priest and his Foundling Hospital Anthem with its famous last chorus, Lotti’s Missa Sapientiae, admired by Handel (who …
Grace Campbell is a one-woman manifesto for body, sex and mental health positivity.
Contemporary jazz from the Boston-born trumpet player and composer.
Novelists Jenny Nibbingley and Burton Mastrick need no introduction.
Emmy and two-time Olivier Award-winning actor Brian Cox arrives in Edinburgh to discuss his life and work, from Dundee Rep and Hannibal Lecktor, via cheeseburger tycoon Bob Servant…
Mediterraneo brings South America, Southern Italy and Greece crashing into Summerhall for a huge 2022 festival edition of their live world music concert series.
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, The Rolling Hills Chorus under the direction of Rosalind Johnson return again to the Edinburgh Fringe as Scotland’s Premier Barbersh…
The Trashfuture crew of Riley, Milo, Hussein, Nate and Alice are back at the Fringe and ready to dissect all of the absolute worst aspects of the age we live in, from nonsense star…
An exclusive event that presents the best of the world famous Edinburgh Fringe in an evening of comedy, fine dining, networking and entertaining.
Scottish singer/songwriter Gill Bowman shares a collection of songs, mostly self-penned, looking at the many aspects of love we encounter through life and set to her unique pared-b…
For over twenty years, Efterklang have been pushing the barriers of experimental, electronic, emotional chamber-pop.
From 2009 to 2018, Tune-Yards (Merrill and her partner and collaborator Nate Brenner) released four critically acclaimed albums on 4AD, travelled the world relentlessly to play liv…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show – in this stuffed selec…
The latest surrealist caper from Michael Brunström, award-winning comedian and creator of The Human Loire, The Hay Wain Reloaded, Parsley and The Great Fire of London.
Celtic sensation Jasmine Power from West Wales takes you on an ethereal musical journey at the piano with her own magnificent cinematic pop songs.
Sitting in a lecture about a series of Chuck Jones cartoons, Ben’s thoughts drift in various directions.
One of The Guardian’s top five shows of 2021 returns for a limited run! Join The Duchess of Canvey on a hilarious journey of self-discovery as she reclaims her place in the heart…
Self-described musical genius James Love and his sequin-clad showgirl wife Stephanie have been married for 12 years.
Kakatsitsi are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from Ghana.
The Dan Daw Show is a peep into the shiny and sweaty push-pull of living with shame while bursting with pride.
Show Me What You’re Maid Of follows a bridal party on the day of Flora’s wedding.
Last year’s hit show is back with a new variant which will once again have you laughing, crying and talking about how lockdown was for you, for your neighbour and for your friends.
Antidepressant! Ever lost your way, your mind, or your will to live? Jonathan Winfield brings his comedy show about family trauma, mental illness and depression from his lived expe…
St Andrews’ oldest, funniest and – incidentally – only improv comedy troupe are back at the Fringe and they’ve officially given up.
‘Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Four students stuck in an elevator, with nothing to do except to talk to each other.
Come! Welcome to the inaugural Book Festival Fringe.
Straight from the mean, cobbled streets of Durham comes a troupe of student comics with a mission: making you laugh so hard you forget the overwhelming futility of life.
11 generations, 11 songs, but only one winner in The 11th Hour.
Scotland’s music industry social night, Born To Be Wide, presents a celebration of Edinburgh’s scene, past and present.
The Late Shift is the one Fringe stand-up comedy show you do not want to miss! New York City is the stand-up comedy capital of the world.
Legendary tennis coach, Judy Murray and her son Duncan (the other Murray brother) present a unique, one-off show featuring special guests, Q&As and a desperate attempt from Duncan …
N’zrama presents exuberant, vibrant, energetic and lively performances of traditional and contemporary dance from several regions of West Africa’s Ivory Coast.
The Edinburgh Renaissance Band returns in 2022 with a live performance of their ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, our best-loved programme of instrumental music from the Middle Ages …
Acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham’s newest full-length work tells stories of love, solidarity and friendship against a rich score of R&B and soul music by D’Angelo.
The hit show Star Trek vs Star Wars evolves and returns in a new form! This is the ultimate geek comedy debate show! Hosted by Rik Carranza and featuring a rotating line-up of gues…
Founded in 1947 at the Rose Street Telephone Exchange, the well-known Edinburgh Telephone Choir is still in fine voice and continues to perform in several concerts each year, raisi…
Having run a series of successful nights in 2021 and 2022, dynamic duo Petfood and Harley Beentjes present their Fringe edition of Revolt; non-stop techno and high-octane beats on …
Quintet of sketch comedians seeking fun-loving and friendly audience, interested in a short, passionate fling, and maybe more.
No one asked for this combination of themes but be prepared for a lot of different perspectives.
James Yorkston is a singer/songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
This powerful, funny and unflinching drama is about two real-life Florida women whose lives are profoundly changed by their immersion in the world of the other-abled.
Norwegian musician and novelist Jenny Hval unveils her new, critically acclaimed album Classic Objects, focusing on things Hval missed throughout lockdown; imagined, future places,…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show – in this stuffed selec…
Cate Le Bon is a celebrated musician and producer who since 2009 has been a singular voice in the UK’s musical community.
‘100% my type on paper.
The Guardian’s #1 Comedy Show of 2021 comes to the Fringe for a limited run.
Life is filled with the queerest things, none more so than the machinations of a mind like KC Finn’s.
After searching far and wide, Barcelona’s finest comedic talents have Found their Funny, packed it in a bag and brought it all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe for your amusement! B…
France’s greatest love guru, Pierre, swam from Paris to Edinburgh in the hopes of finally finding.
Frighthouse presents – The Wheel of Misfortune.
Even more fast-paced comedy magic from fringe legend David Alnwick.
Even more fast-paced comedy magic from fringe legend David Alnwick.
‘100% my type on paper.
Comedy-drama ‘Keep It Down’ follows Daisy - a 23 year old singleton as she stumbles between shady one night stands, failed relationships, and yet another celebration that revol…
Mr Swallow returns with a mix of new, old, very old and previously unusable material before hitting the road.
A Sri Lankan teenager’s quest to stage a live theatre show amidst post-AL angst, a pandemic and a country in crisis, told through a comedic, musical and dramatic multi-character …
The Smell of Love is an autobiographical story about an anosmic’s search for love.
The Smell of Love is an autobiographical story about an anosmic’s search for love.
‘Perspectives.
What’s it like running a successful business, being a mother of three and an influencer with 10 million followers? No idea, sorry! Between us we mother 1 cat (alive) and 5.
The Blueswater return to the Fringe with a special 10th anniversary edition of their award-winning show.
Warning: I want to be worldwide performer. I hope you do not mind but this show will pretty much just involve me going up there and being nice with it.
Join Andy (AKA Radio 1’s occasional moon expert, Shawn Moondez) as he explains the intricacies around faking the 1969 moon landing to his conspiracy theorist co-host and UK Improv …
A special school assembly harking back to the grand old days of the bawdy British boarding school, hosted by drag king and self-proclaimed “Head” Master Mr Brake Down.
Internationally renowned a cappella sensation Semi-Toned return to Edinburgh, following four consecutive sell-out runs at the Fringe! This time, the boys in burgundy want to attemp…
The legendary behind the scenes guide to all the epic political dramas and characters… plus unreliable predictions and questions.
Love and Piss is both a carnival of rebellion and a celebration of queer identity.
Performances of Highland bagpipes and small pipes by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society and guests. Featuring light music and piobaireachd.
Almost everyone has lost someone, has loved someone.
Comedy-drama ‘Keep It Down’ follows Daisy - a 23 year old singleton as she stumbles between shady one night stands, failed relationships, and yet another celebration that revol…
Growing up in the deepest darkest parts of India and then being thrown into the West with no language, culture, personality, looks or even a clue. Standup Comedy Show by Joe Bains
Join Andy (AKA Radio 1’s occasional moon expert Shawn Moondez) as he explains various ways to value our moon to his co-host and UK Improv Smackdown 2022 winner, Rick Falcon.
The rodeo is the best place in the world.
Gavin Lilley is a deaf comedian who’s performed his signed shows to audiences across Europe.
Join the Trickster and Sunny the Bunny for a riot of silly stunts and crazy magic in The Funny Punny Magic Show! Four-time winner of the Scottish Children’s Entertainer of the Ye…
A group of Scotland’s leading young musicians perform a selection of albums from Start to End.
Comedians Nigel Lovell (twice UK Pun Championship finalist) and Pete Merre (talkSport, SoccerAM) love Wordle and Leyton Orient and so are used to comedy, tragedy and heartbreak.
A big old extravaganza from your new favourite production company.
A work-in-progress for a brand new future-cult musical that is not called ‘Don’t Look Over Here, Andrew Lloyd Webber’ but for legal reasons is currently called ‘Don’t Loo…
A work-in-progress for a brand new future-cult musical that is not called ‘Don’t Look Over Here, Andrew Lloyd Webber’ but for legal reasons is currently called ‘Don’t Loo…
Brian d’Souza is an award-winning sound artist, DJ, producer and performer ‘taking world music into the future’ (Guardian).
Angelos is here standing in front of people for about seven days, maybe more if he can get time off at the stables.
High octane R’n’B performed in the raucous atmosphere of Edinburgh’s world-famous Jazz Bar.
Serving you up a big warm slice of comedy pie every month, the Dinner Daddies delight with their trademark wit and banter (so far, these trademarks have failed to hold water in cou…
Gavin Lilley is a deaf comedian who’s performed his signed shows to audiences across Europe.
Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations.
Withered Hand is Edinburgh based singer-songwriter Dan Willson, who started writing songs and singing in his thirties following the birth of his first child and the death of a clos…
Taking inspiration from dark and cloudy 90s indie rock luminaries like PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, and Throwing Muses, Honeyblood is the project of Scottish singer/songwriter Stina Twe…
Ben Pope (‘a total delight’ - Fest) returns to the ancient, hallowed art of stand-up comedy with a notebook full of stories and a brain full of junk.
At Johnnie Walker Princes Street, we know a thing or two about creating the perfect blend.
A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, muffins, snowballs an…
The America’s Got Talent winner brings his latest smash-hit show to Edinburgh for the first time.
Just what is the Edinburgh Fringe? Some say it’s the world’s greatest uncensored platform for freedom of expression; some see it as a free market, money-driven fun-fest.
Welcome to Gämez TV, where shows are made up on the spot using suggestions from the audience — you! We improvise TV pilots to create never-before-seen TV, from game shows, roma…
Welcome to Gämez TV, where shows are made up on the spot using suggestions from the audience — you! We improvise TV pilots to create never-before-seen TV, from game shows, roma…
Ben Pope (‘a total delight’ - Fest) returns to the ancient, hallowed art of stand-up comedy with a notebook full of stories and a brain full of junk.
Rura, an award-winning act are one of Scotland’s most popular folk-based bands.
Life is filled with the queerest things, none more so than the machinations of a mind like KC Finn’s.
Even more fast-paced comedy magic from fringe legend David Alnwick.
Humanity is in a right old mess.
Humanity is in a right old mess.
Clara tells the story of 19th century piano star Clara Schumann.
I never felt unwelcome at the Fringe until this performance.
Does it matter that snail mail letters are dying out in our fast moving world? We can now email instead, cutting down fewer trees, so what have we actually lost? Plenty, say Newbur…
Recent studies in education suggest that the two best ways for students to boost their educational development (by eight months in each case) are immediate feedback from a teacher …
Madagascar Jr is the stage musical version of the 2005 children’s movie, a charmingly simple story of friendship amongst lovable animals.
Join hypnotist Jason Simmons as he takes you on a journey into the depths of your mind, stripping back the layers of your reality, in this highly interactive family-friendly unforg…
Edinburgh’s favourite folk music night returns, packed with outstanding singer-songwriters, acoustic musicians and poets.
Join hypnotist Jason Simmons as he takes you on a journey into the depths of your mind, stripping back the layers of your reality, in this highly interactive family-friendly unforg…
Jay Handley blows off steam in a show heavy on audience interaction.
There is a real physicality in music.
Lekker.
London’s premier hip-hop improv group Track 96 present “The RAPture”, where members of the audience will help determine whether the human race survives or is consigned to obl…
There will be cake.
This powerful, funny and unflinching drama is about two real-life Florida women whose lives are profoundly changed by their immersion in the world of the other-abled.
Come join us for the original free walking tour around the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.
Music is magic.
Local jazz quartet JazzMain has built its reputation around the 50s and 60s Blue Note Jazz era, closely studying exceptional jazz artists like Dexter Gordon and his contemporaries …
One devilishly handsome magician trapped in a straitjacket.
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin.
Sacred Paws don’t take things too seriously.
Crazy Coqs’ iconic Saturday night residency show, The Black Cat Cabaret presents an evening of old school Hollywood glamour meets underground London nightlife, performed…
Join us for an afternoon of free jazz every Saturday and Sunday during the Fringe at The Grand Cafe.
The Quote Show is the hilarious live search for the best quote of the day, featuring a mixed bill of comedy talent and industry guests.
Celebrate the return of the Fringe at Summerhall with the legendary wheel of musical chance! Every 30 minutes at Magic Nostalgic, we’ll invite someone from the crowd to come up ont…
How do you choose between two things you love? Particularly if one of those things is literally (fictionally) magical.
It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe.
The West End New Act of the Year was a comedy competition held between November and March to find the funniest emerging comedy talent.
The trailblazing drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm.
Join us for free music every Saturday night during the Fringe at Southpour with great acoustic artists playing great pop covers.
A perfect show to start your day! Card tricks, mind-reading, all the magic show stuff! Magician, on stage, doing magic in a magic show; what more do you want? Oh and it’s literally…
The Welsh optimist returns to the festival, and this year he’s been thinking about the future.
Edinburgh’s best-rated, award-winning comedy club welcomes back last year’s sold-out Fringe showcase for 2022! A new line-up every night showcasing the very best acts from the Monk…
The West End New Act of the Year was a comedy competition held between November and March to find the funniest emerging comedy talent.
Edinburgh’s best-rated, award-winning comedy club welcomes back last year’s sold-out Fringe showcase for 2022! A new line-up every night showcasing the very best acts from the Monk…
Even more fast-paced comedy magic from fringe legend David Alnwick.
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as: ‘the relationship.
Comedians Nigel Lovell (twice UK Pun Championship finalist) and Pete Merre (talkSport, SoccerAM) love Wordle and Leyton Orient and so are used to comedy, tragedy and heartbreak.
Christian Löffler’s art is heavily inspired by his environment.
Join us for a huge selection of free music every Friday and Saturday night during the Fringe at The Golf Tavern with different rock/pop cover bands with a great selection of music …
Drop in daily to enjoy emerging and established artists playing for free at our specially curated lunchtime concerts.
The story of three actors who are performing a show to impress the infamous theatre critic, Bob the Leech.
A night of comedy featuring top acts from the Fringe, curated and programmed by London’s premier comedy venue Leicester Square Theatre.
New to the Fringe, a chat show with leading sports figures from across the UK.
There are some things as regular at the Fringe as Biblical downpours and overpriced street food.
The story follows a young prince who is accused of attempted murder and sentenced to die as a galley slave, but survives, eventually returning to his homeland, to find that his mot…
Scotland’s Adult Comedy Show.
Intellectual writing, well elaborated characters and compelling themes of control in human and non-human relationships make Assisted at Surgeons' Hall a rewarding and entertain…
Shakespeare’s Henry IV and V - two great plays and one that’s a bit of a stinker.
Having written over 200 songs during lockdown exploring some of the more comical aspects of the pandemic, Siobhan Argyle is bringing her sold-out show from Glasgow to the Edinburgh…
Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler.
Enjoying a guided flavour-forward experience, you will learn how our whisky and spirits are made, and about both the traditions and innovative new methods in craft distilling emplo…
Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
I think I’ve fallen in love.
In this powerful one-hour theater piece, Kimleigh Smith takes the audience through a journey that is totally uplifting, totally heartbreaking and totally powerful! Totally! is the …
A celebration of Queen songs performed by four of the UK’s most talented singers and dancers in a tribute to the musical We Will Rock You.
A simple concept: Peter reading on his usual park bench is approached by Jerry, a bizarre young man full of questions and stories.
‘You must suffer me to go my own dark way.
Daffodil has seen it all before.
Come with us as we take a deep dive into the global ocean; we’ll explore dark, hidden ecosystems and see the collective efforts of hundreds of marine scientists and engineers, stri…
Nicole Smit returns with her sell-out show, Queens of the Blues, celebrating the women who have defined blues and popular music over the last 100 years.
Every child goes inside their own bubble! Seen on China, Romania and Bulgaria’s Got Talent.
The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company returns to the Fringe to deliver the truly authentic flamenco music and dance that they are well known for.
Mina (Comedy Central, STOMP) returns with her acclaimed multimedia show weaving together hilarious and heartfelt stories from her New York upbringing as the daughter of an Italian-…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show – in this stuffed selec…
Greg is Duck in Arms Theatre’s first production.
An improvised play inspired by the works of Tennessee Williams, The Glass Imaginary exposes the problems inherent in improvising tragedy.
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 10th hilarious year with another phenomenal hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across …
New York comedians Wyatt Feegrado (Bettor Days on Hulu, Amazon Prime), Lukas Arnold (2 million+ followers on Tiktok) and Otter Lee (Fairview on Comedy Central) present an afternoon…
This small yet yet unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique and original jewellery designs from 30 independent designers across the globe including local emerging t…
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
Variety died on the 11th of March 2018, the day Ken Dodd died.
What if Christ returned and we all missed it? From an award-winning theatrical duo, Down to Earth is the entirely untold and untrue story of Gene Christ: a veteran park ranger and …
Rhythms of India by Dr Radha Krishnan, Arabhi Krishnan and students. Storytelling using complex footwork set to rhythmic music along with facial expressions.
Young Scottish contemporary artist Sleek debuts an exhibition of work showcasing his street art.
Roll up, roll up! Following last year’s sold-out show, the Manchester Revue is returning to the Fringe with a brand-new show! Bringing you the best comedy The University of Manches…
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
Join us for free music every Friday night during the Fringe at The Granary with our house musician playing great acoustic pop covers.
Multi award-winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair return with their sell-out tribute show, bringing together on stage two legends of American music.
A dance competition that brings burlesque into the mainstream and opens up this dance genre to a whole new audience.
The night is young and three of the best stand-up comedians from Australia are ready to make you laugh, stay up late and definitely have one more drink.
Edinburgh’s best-rated, award-winning comedy club welcomes back last year’s sold-out Fringe showcase for 2022! A new line-up every night showcasing the very best acts from the Monk…
The Late Late Irish Show is a compilation show featuring Ireland’s best comedians.
Let me tell you about Ryan.
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.
The rodeo is the best place in the world.
Tuesday morning, 3am.
When the three little wolves go out into the world and build themselves a house, their mother warns them to beware the Big Bad Pig.
Occasionally humorous, this is a well-formed exploration of Wilde’s life, loves and works.
Gosh this is good.
Join Faith, a young woman addicted to Love, on a quest into the dark heart of its enchantments – and if there’s any life worth living without them.
Join The Glittering Prince of Magic for a world-class magical premiere extravaganza.
A dance competition that brings burlesque into the mainstream and opens up this dance genre to a whole new audience.
Back for its third year running and getting better every year.
Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a 10th hilarious year with another phenomenal hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across …
Join Fringe-favourite comedians Vladimir McTavish and Jay Sodagar for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s brand new chat and comedy show.
Edinburgh Fringe is a hub of unique and wild shows, contrasting genres and varieties of themes crunched into a tight hour.
The best comedians at the Fringe do the dirtiest jokes they have in hopes that they will get cancelled. Hosted by Chicago comedian Matt Castellvi.
Showcasing the top spoken word talent the festival has to offer – from the laugh-out-loud funny, through the wonderfully surreal, to the thoughtful and emotional – Loud Poets c…
The only comedy show in town with actual consequences for bad jokes.
Making its professional debut, In Stitches Theatre Company presents COMEDY IMPROV! A group of 11 improvisers born at Rose Bruford College! You can expect games, stories, questionab…
Join cult songstress Diane Chorley, and sidekick Milky, as they bring back their iconic 80s nightclub The Flick, where the dancing doesn’t stop, the band keeps playing and the Baby…
Gary G Knightley (the “Twat out of Hell”) returns with a new passion: quizzing.
“The dramatic tension is palpable in this intriguing narrative that cleverly underlines the old adage that money doesn’t buy happiness.
Making its professional debut, In Stitches Theatre Company presents COMEDY IMPROV! A group of 11 improvisers born at Rose Bruford College! You can expect games, stories, questionab…
Improvised Harry Potter parody from Chortle Award-winning Jericho Comedy.
‘Oy Gay! is hilarious, clever and filthy! These talented comedians charm and entertain whilst exploring faith, community and life, with some classic material that still makes me la…
Join Yorkshire double act The Halls of Ridiculous as they push the boundaries of improv, sketch and character creativity to the max with their quick thinking scenes, zany special g…
The cult hit stand-up panel show where the audience can join the fun without being picked on! Enjoy three top stand-ups answering the daft questions that have been picked using our…
New York Comedian Gabe Mollica started comedy the day after he got broken up with.
Circus Sonas are Northern Irish father and son Martin and Logy.
Yes, I know it’s the Edinburgh Fringe but this is the Edinburgh Fridge! Come along to hear poems and monologues from a fridge called Smeg, robots, spiders, goats and so much more!
Sharlin Jahan (BBC 4’s The Now Show, BBC Essex Radio) is a Bangladeshi, British, Canadian Comedian.
Moni grew up in a sweatshop in Wuhan.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Kirsty Munro.
Written by Max Dickins (The Man on the Moor, Kin, The Trunk) and directed by five times Fringe First award-winner Hannah Eidinow, Love Them To Death explores Fabricated and Induc…
Two teams of comedians – one team depressed, one team anxious.
Murder Mystery ‘A drinks reception of all of poetic literatures greats.
A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe.
It’s four years since George Steeves brought his Magic 8 Ball show to Edinburgh, winning the heart and mind of at least this reviewer with such an honest, bold theatrical collage…
‘Funny.
Stand-up philosophy is like stand-up comedy – except it’s philosophical.
The book-themed comedy compilation hit is back! If you’ve ever: paused after reading something to take a moment and collect yourself, read naked, thought the book was way better …
Nominated for Best Kids’ Show at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2022.
A mother keeps pulling her ill son out of school.
Critical darlings and audience favourites Objectively Funny take time out from producing top-tier shows and providing mental health support at the Fringe to present some of the hot…
From Mozart to Muddy Puddles! Peppa Pig – My First Concert is a fun interactive introduction to a live orchestra with everyone’s favourite Pig family! Join Peppa as she discovers…
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fir…
A prodigal story of true love and sacred transformation.
Are you a kid? Do you like music, laughing and whack-a-doodle-noodle craziness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then grab your pet adult and join us! Award-winning c…
A delightful mess of a show combining the electrifying skills of award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas and the vocal genius of world-champion beatboxer Hobbit.
Join comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel for an hour of really stupid kids’ comedy plus a drawing lesson and possibly something that involves fishing, ducks, bumbags and …
A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational and deeply personal.
Musical comedian and viral internet songboy, Anesti Danelis, presents a comedy concert inspired by all of those stupid self-help books.
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome.
No Limits – an irreverent stand-up comedy show where comedians push boundaries, slice and dice edgy topics and are not afraid of taking the risk.
Into every generation, a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one.
NYC comedian Terence Hartnett (Caroline’s on Broadway) was diagnosed with testicular cancer last year and it was the first bad thing that has ever happened to him.
Oooh, tell me stories.
Wine Show is a solo clown show centered on Bailey Barrel, a charming and unorthodox wine maker who is discovering her place in the world after the death of her father.
Winner of Underbelly, New Diorama and Methuen Drama’s hit-making Untapped Award 2022.
Join us for a huge selection of free music every night of the Fringe at Biddy’s with different rock/folk cover bands and a big selection of music right through the festival.
A strong female lead (detective) faces the toughest case of her career in this comedy crime show by Tamar Broadbent (BBC Radio 4, Boom Chicago).
After selling out at the Adelaide Fringe, Liars and Clowns comes to Edinburgh to showcase the best alternative, underground and weird acts from around the festival.
Gabe Mollica brings New York-style comedy line-ups every night to Bar 50.
Dublin’s favourite comedy club is on tour.
Raucous, wild and a little bit different – this one-hour compilation show with a changing daily line-up, gives you a fabulous cross section of Fringe madness in one crazy bite-si…
Great value lunchtime comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics.
Top 10 Comedy Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2019 (Telegraph).
Constantly rotating line-up of the best comedians at this year’s festival.
Hey everyblobby! Come along and see what hastily cobbled together pile of shite I’ve managed to pull out my arse this year! There’ll be a start, some stuff in the middle and anothe…
Fresh, off-beat comedy from two former Cambridge Footlights.
Join ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) for an hour of stand-up, sketch, song and much more.
Alex Hylton is almost absolutely certain he’s in love.
“The dramatic tension is palpable in this intriguing narrative that cleverly underlines the old adage that money doesn’t buy happiness.
A stand-up comedy compilation show hosted by Tom Mayhew, as heard on BBC Radio 4.
Lanessa has been performing shows all her life.
Britain’s most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family, specially written for the live stage and packed with fun and excit…
It's only around halfway through Nina Conti: The Dating Show that you realise just how hard she is working.
What is the scariest thing in the world? Spiders… heights… whoever wins the conservative party leadership contest? None of the above.
Where do you start if your ultimate goal is a West End and Broadway musical? Revivals often start at Chichester and new concepts here at the Fringe.
Cameron Young is one of the hottest names in modern magic, with appearances on national television shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Tu Si Que Vales, C…
‘This anarchic, multimedia show has cult in its genes’ **** (Chortle.
Well-written, though lacking in some areas, Out to Lunch is an enjoyable watch for anyone interested in a slice of wacky humour.
Love, Loss and Chianti stages two of Christopher Reid’s poetic works A Scattering and The Song of Lunch, both, as the title suggests, explore the liminal space where love and los…
Join us for free live music every Wednesday to Sunday during the Fringe at Ghillie Dhu with different indie and rock/pop artists with a great selection of music.
Alex Dawson (Róisin Bevan) is a successful social media guru.
So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Edinburgh Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showc…
Come and celebrate the start of this year’s Free Festival! See samples of all the top shows from this years Free Fest, the night before it begins – and party with the performers,…
Veteran stand-up comic Ben Clover returns with his seventh show: Best Newcomer.
The end of show speech to an audience.
Yummy Mummy (and Headmaster’s wife, just for extra grown-up points) Louise runs the school choir and helps her teenaged daughter with her homework.
Host of Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club and critically acclaimed podcast Spit or Swallow.
In an inner-city hostel, Jams is trying to record a rap video.
Grace, ‘one of the funniest women in Britain’ (Times), makes her eagerly awaited Fringe return following 2019’s sell-out run, with a new show about her two lifelong passions; men a…
“Eagles! The eagles are coming” says Pippin Took in Lord of the Rings.
All aboard The Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show 2022: Are We There Yet? Buckle up as we hit the road for a tour of life itself, visiting more sketch-shaped destinations…
You can have too many carrots in one show.
Cyclist Vee has no idea why she’s woken up in hospital.
Adapted from the beloved children’s books by Mo Willems, Leonardo! tells the story of a monster who longs to be scary and the big decisions he must make along the way.
Official Selection: New York Times Great Performers List (2020).
Ben Hart is already a star by any measure, having headlined his own BBC shows and reached the final of a certain UK-based TV talent show, but when Hart enters the vast stage of the…
Playwright/director James Ley first gained some attention as a co-producer and writer of Leith-based The Village Pub Theatre, which provided performing space to a fresh band of act…
Mama Love is a one-woman show in which Lea Blair Whitcher plays with the absurdities of the idealised and toxic images of motherhood in which she finds herself enmeshed.
The vibe is wild as I sit down for Adults Only Magic Show.
Richard Brown returns to the Fringe with a new show that promises to be as bleakly brilliant as his previous endeavours.
Dr Silcox returns with his perfect show for the fourth time for his hardcore fans; a unique and no-nonsense approach to exposing big pharmaceutical companies who rip off their cust…
‘A rollicking roller-coaster ride!’ ****½ (The West Australian).
The American stand-up, TV writer and “neurotic Jewish millennial” returns following her acclaimed 2019 debut.
The Crowd Show is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about crowds by award-winning writer, actor and podcaster Rob Auton.
A one-woman performance about knitting through grief, heartache and depression. All in a pandemic. Knitting or crocheting is encouraged.
Every night at 11:20pm this Fringe, we bring you the very best in live podcasts, stand-up specials, cabaret and clowning, compilation shows and much more.
Who haunts our world-famous underground vaults? Join Minging Annie from Edinburgh’s past and explore what is it like to have been trapped beneath the city streets for 400 years.
Alison Kinnaird is an internationally acclaimed visual artist and musician.
How do you choose between two things you love? Particularly if one of those things is literally (fictionally) magical.
This show is all about children’s ideas and stories being brought to life before your very eyes with the help of three talented comedy improvisers - Chris Lumb, Natalie Smeaton & P…
How do you choose between two things you love? Particularly if one of those things is literally (fictionally) magical.
This show is all about children’s ideas and stories being brought to life before your very eyes with the help of three talented comedy improvisers - Chris Lumb, Natalie Smeaton & P…
Award winning late night cabaret showcase hosted by Linda, with her fellowship of freaks from participants in the festival/whoever can make it to Durham that night! Enter the dark …
Award winning late night cabaret showcase hosted by Linda, with her fellowship of freaks from participants in the festival/whoever can make it to Durham that night! Enter the dark …
Stole the Show ‘It’s criminally underrated!’ Stole the Show is a farcical comedy play inside a play about a robber who stumbles into a amateur retelling of The Legend of King Ar…
Stole the Show ‘It’s criminally underrated!’ Stole the Show is a farcical comedy play inside a play about a robber who stumbles into a amateur retelling of The Legend of King Ar…
A Sketch Show - a 70-minute chaotic journey through the minds of two dudes; Jack & Jordan, who are actors - nay, artists! And professional ones at that.
Eccentric, scandalous, provocative, exuberant, and funny as ever, Jean Paul Gaultier is set to shake up London this summer when his stunning creation, Fashion Freak Show - 50 years…
Fashion Freak Show is a retrospective of Jean-Paul Gaultier’s career using a combination of catwalk, dance and theatre revue.
Midnight Snacks is a new breed of late-night show - a chilled out hour designed to relax you before bed, featuring surreal stories, strange sketches and tall tales.
LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! tells the story of 8 gay men, friends and lovers, who all gather at a country house in upstate New York over 3 long weekend.
Harun Musho’d is an Arabic name. Good news is I can’t drive. Bad news is I have a rucksack. If you don’t like that joke, don’t come to this show.
Cynthia is 23.
Award winning comic drama by Ioana Goga. If Fleabag and Bridget Jones had a baby this would be it!
Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Edinburgh Fringe Jokes 2019 & 2021, Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist 2021) hosts this show for history fans, back in Brighton for t…
Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Edinburgh Fringe Jokes 2019 & 2021, Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist 2021) hosts this show for history fans, back in Brighton for t…
On the final day of Brighton Fringe 2022, Brighton Fringe CEO Julian Caddy leads our annual awards ceremony, handing out awards to the best of the festival, as we take the time to …
Need some Euro cheer? Never fear ‘Cabaret Continentale!’ is here! Join us for three nights of sensational and sexy variety Spiegel acts from around Europe, to really make your Fri…
The Summer Shows are a culmination of our talented art, media and design students’ university journey in the form of a large-scale public exhibition.
The Summer Shows are a culmination of our talented art, media and design students’ university journey in the form of a large-scale public exhibition.
Join Fringe favourite comedians Vladimir McTavish, Dave Chawner and Jay Sodagar for Brighton Fringe’s brand new chat and comedy show: The Early Late Show.
Divorced Sammie searches for love, laughter and divine purpose.
A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2022 Brighton Fringe.
Divorced Sammie searches for love, laughter and divine purpose.
Brighton’s very own Sarah Davies brings you her new one-woman clown show, created especially for everyone’s favourite festival: Bag Lady’s Fringe.
Brighton’s very own Sarah Davies brings you her new one-woman clown show, created especially for everyone’s favourite festival: Bag Lady’s Fringe.
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
Award-winning flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez presents an evening of truly authentic flamenco music and dance.
Award-winning flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez presents an evening of truly authentic flamenco music and dance.
A MINI FESTIVAL IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRACY AND PEACE chaired by Caroline Lucas.
A MINI FESTIVAL IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRACY AND PEACE chaired by Caroline Lucas at 3pm at Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF Featuring live music, debate, and poetry on the…
Welcome to Gämez TV, where shows are made up on the spot using suggestions from the audience — you! We improvise TV pilots to create never-before-seen TV, from game shows, roma…
Welcome to Gämez TV, where shows are made up on the spot using suggestions from the audience — you! We improvise TV pilots to create never-before-seen TV, from game shows, roma…
Beanpig Puppets presents an adaptation of an obscure fairy tale for the enjoyment of all ages! You are invited into an enchanted forest full of surprises, and a small house where…
Beanpig Puppets presents an adaptation of an obscure fairy tale for the enjoyment of all ages! You are invited into an enchanted forest full of surprises, and a small house where…
Inspired by Beckett’s Worstward Ho and Gogol’s Diary of a Madman, this solo mask and movement performance is a unique blend of heart and politics.
Inspired by Beckett’s Worstward Ho and Gogol’s Diary of a Madman, this solo mask and movement performance is a unique blend of heart and politics.
Brighton Fringe 2021 Award Winner Miss Hope Springs recently celebrated a decade of decadence as resident songstress at London’s premier cabaret room Le Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly.
Brighton Fringe 2021 Award Winner Miss Hope Springs recently celebrated a decade of decadence as resident songstress at London’s premier cabaret room Le Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly.
Come along to see Psychic Stu in his Phenomenal Stand Up Show! You may be lucky and get your fortune told by the man himself.
Psychic Stu takes on the world of fake mediums and not only stands up for the holistic world, but unwittingly educates others on what to look for so as not to get conned.
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
Kirsty Munro talks about naughty stuff, overshares and gets saucy.
Kirsty Munro talks about naughty stuff, overshares and gets saucy.
The Maydays present: The Fringe Show.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016, Joke of…
The Maydays present: The Fringe Show.
Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton with “The Music Of The Night” ’22 Fringe Showcase.
What next? If you’re thinking about developing your show, or setting up your own company after the Fringe, but don’t know where to begin, sign up to talk to Jackie Elliman, Leg…
Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton with “The Music Of The Night” ’22 Fringe Showcase.
What next? If you’re thinking about developing your show, or setting up your own company after the Fringe, but don’t know where to begin, sign up to talk to Jackie Elliman, Leg…
Sometimes, it’s hard to be loved.
Are you thinking about bringing a show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, either in person or online? Come along and virtually meet the team from the Fringe Society and find out wh…
Alex Bertulis-Fernandes is a stand-up and writer.
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.
Alex Bertulis-Fernandes is a stand-up and writer.
Are you thinking about bringing a show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year or in the future? Maybe it’s on your bucket list, or a new year’s resolution; perhaps you’ve been bef…
Leamprov, the premier Improvised Comedy troupe in Leamington Spa brings you ‘The Elephant in the Room’; a quick-fire improvised sketch show in the style of ‘Who’s Line is it Anyway…
Red Sauce Theatre brings a surreal blast from the past with their zany end of the pier amusement booth and performance experience.
Red Sauce Theatre brings a surreal blast from the past with their zany end of the pier amusement booth and performance experience.
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! What’s Hot! is a brand new variety show to fill the void that Pick of the Fringe has left behind! Unsure what you want to see at Brighton Fringe Festival this y…
After witnessing my son’s terrible squalid journey into a craven addiction, I wanted to work with addicts and those like me, who love them, to paint them and ask: what is happening…
After witnessing my son’s terrible squalid journey into a craven addiction, I wanted to work with addicts and those like me, who love them, to paint them and ask: what is happening…
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! What’s Hot! is a brand new variety show to fill the void that Pick of the Fringe has left behind! Unsure what you want to see at Brighton Fringe Festival this y…
Guava Palava Arts present an award-winning comedy theatre show.
Future Jazz At The Fringe returns to Brighton Spiegeltent for 2022 .
Proper Job Is a panel show featuring the best comedians on the circuit competing to see who would fare best in the real world.
Proper Job Is a panel show featuring the best comedians on the circuit competing to see who would fare best in the real world.
Future Jazz At The Fringe returns to Brighton Spiegeltent for 2022 .
An hour of Carly’s funniest thoughts, which are then said out of her mouth.
An hour of Carly’s funniest thoughts, which are then said out of her mouth.
The sweet journey of an unlikely pear of lovers.
Special charity showcase for Clowns Without Borders - your support spreads laughter and joy to children and families living in crisis throughout the world.
FRINGE AT FALMER: May 8th: UNFENCED UNWRAPPED: Sally Wilson, Sam Brennan, Liz Woodhouse, Jane Peckham & Barney Guy- a musical confectionery: female voices, sophisticated piano, str…
FRINGE AT FALMER: May 8th: UNFENCED UNWRAPPED: Sally Wilson, Sam Brennan, Liz Woodhouse, Jane Peckham & Barney Guy- a musical confectionery: female voices, sophisticated piano, str…
Kick start your Brighton Fringe with a bank holiday weekender of free, outdoor fun at Fringe City on Jubilee Square! Join us on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, for a three-day e…
A Life in Progress Show - Not Done Yet! After thirty years of listening to others, one day Stewart listened to himself and left his job - Now he wants you to listen to him.
Calling all picnickers; Brighton Fringe’s wildly popular family picnics are back for 2022! Join us as we take over Pavilion Gardens with more free family entertainment than you can…
Ahead of their event at Brighton Spiegeltent on 14 May and 2 June, the English Disco Lovers join us at Fringe City with their irrepressible mix of disco, humour, anti-racism, inclu…
A character comedy extravaganza with comedy legends: President Obonjo, Julie Jepson as Shannon Crabsticks, Bunny Hopkyns, Alpha Wolf, Kitty Cassis, Michael Buttersworth, Ella the G…
The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe simultaneously.
A character comedy extravaganza with comedy legends: President Obonjo, Julie Jepson as Shannon Crabsticks, Bunny Hopkyns, Alpha Wolf, Kitty Cassis, Michael Buttersworth, Ella the G…
Calling all picnickers; Brighton Fringe’s wildly popular family picnics are back for 2022! Join us as we take over Pavilion Gardens with more free family entertainment than you can…
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It’s an early evening comedy bonanza! Back for a 3rd year in Brighton, this stand-up comedy selection is an exciting mixed-pack of comics, with top headliners and the best up-and-…
‘The Pick of the Fringe’ has been a hit show at Brighton Fringe for 15 years, an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
A revolving line-up of the best comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe in a late afternoon show filled with hilarity.
A friendly fun-filled afternoon performance with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around Brighton and the Fringe.
Ahead of their event at Brighton Spiegeltent on 14 May and 2 June, the English Disco Lovers join us at Fringe City with their irrepressible mix of disco, humour, anti-racism, inclu…
We run comedy nights at this venue all year round but we have something special planned for the Fringe.
A late-starter comes out about her first kiss, desires, and strawberries.
In our world of fast fashion, the buy-now-pay-later mentality fed to us by banks like Klarna and the rising cost of living, Dennis Kelly’s Love and Money will truly resonate with…
This festival concert is a highlight of the year and truly encapsulates Roedean’s community spirit and love of music.
This festival concert is a highlight of the year and truly encapsulates Roedean’s community spirit and love of music.
Pick of the Fringe returns to Brighton - an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at the Fringe! The show is a succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-u…
A late-starter comes out about her first kiss, desires, and strawberries.
6, 7, 8 May: Eliza Skelton: “haunting & melodically beautiful” Sunday Times, plays songs from her wonderful new album ‘The Lookerer’ 10, 11 May: Local wordsmith Sophie Reid with d…
6, 7, 8 May: Eliza Skelton: “haunting & melodically beautiful” Sunday Times, plays songs from her wonderful new album ‘The Lookerer’ 10, 11 May: Local wordsmith Sophie Reid with d…
** ALL TICKETS FOR FRIDAY 9 JULY ARE NOW 2-4-1, this will be applied automatically at checkout ** Don’t know who to watch this Fringe? Why not let us curate a comedy show for you!…
Dennis Kelly is one of the UK’s most extraordinary and original writers working today.
Me? No Pause!From the first medical reference to menopause in the 17th century to menopause management tips with social media influencer Adriana Mole.
Comedy Zebra Show este o trupă de comedie din Republica Moldova care a impresionat prin prestaţiile lor publicul și jurații emisiunii iUmor, unde au ajun…
BASIL BRUSH’S FAMILY FUN SHOW Broken Robot Productions & So Comedy in association with Basil Brush Limited Fresh from appearances on CBBC’s Crackerja…
BASIL BRUSH’S FAMILY FUN SHOW Broken Robot Productions & So Comedy in association with Basil Brush Limited Fresh from appearances on CBBC’s Crackerja…
Join Love Ssega at the National Gallery for Love Ssega’s HOME-zero, a promenade performance exploring themes of sustainability and social housing, uplifting young voices through …
My 75 years at the Edinburgh FringeFor the 75th birthday of the Edinburgh Fringe Arthur Smith writes a love letter to this playground of his imagination and recalls some of the tri…
Book yourself a session with a member of the Brighton Fringe Box Office team who can talk you through all aspects of the reporting system, including checking your ticket sales, set…
Book yourself a session with a member of the Brighton Fringe Box Office team who can talk you through all aspects of the reporting system, including checking your ticket sales, set…
Gain insights on the benefits and opportunities of professional rural touring.
Gain insights on the benefits and opportunities of professional rural touring.
POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL.
POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL.
Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show.
Join us for a night of celebration with the Gay Liberation Front for its 50th anniversary! The event will feature a spectacular panel led by: Dan Glass, author of United …
We’re running another batch of 1-2-1’s! Book a 1-2-1 session to go through your marketing plan with a member of the Brighton Fringe marketing team.
Find out more about marketing your Brighton Fringe event from the Brighton Fringe marketing team.
ConnemarvellousOne woman bilingual English Irish comedy! Stephen Mullan: Love is.
As recommended by TimeOut LondonThe Enby ShowThe Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety night popp…
Chiron: A One Centaur Show Lanky horse-boy talks funny A Beautiful Mess To-do lists aren't actually helpful.
THE DIANA ROSS STORY The World’s Premier show in celebration of DIANA ROSS and THE SUPREMES Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visi…
THE DIANA ROSS STORY The World’s Premier show in celebration of DIANA ROSS and THE SUPREMES Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visi…
Robert Batson (Brighton Fringe Development) will host this session about fundraising options and opportunities.
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe's No.
Unrivalled in their ability to present exciting and new international choreography as well as some of the most memorable masterpieces from the past 100 years, Rambert Dance Compa…
Totally Football Live The Totally Football Show returns to the stage, and what better place to kick start things than the Leicester Square Theatre in t…
Totally Football Live The Totally Football Show returns to the stage, and what better place to kick start things than the Leicester Square Theatre in t…
Hi-De-Hi, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's spirited love letter to the declining days of the British holiday camp, was first broadcast in the January of 1980 and prove…
The arts and creative industries have been hit hard by the consequences of the pandemic, but Crowdfunder is here to help.
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is embarking on his debut solo tour.
Join author, campaigner and podcast host Ruairí McKiernan, Senator Lynn Ruane and special guests for what is guaranteed to be a lively and inspiring conversation …
Thinking of setting up your own performing arts company? Join Jackie Elliman, Legal and Industrial Relations Manager at ITC, for a workshop about the legal and administrative basic…
If you feel the blue in January, join us for 3 nights of fun. Thursday 13th, 20th and the 27th of January at Bar Soho!Ticket link
1980's era-defining comedian Ben Elton returns to the London stage to explore the modern age, bringing his hilarious perspectives with him! As the 'Godfather' of modern…
Theatre Relationship Managers, Anna Jefferson and Claire Soper, from Arts Council England will be holding an online advice session on Zoom to talk you through the National Lottery …
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FUNNYBOYZ LONDON presentsLorraine Bowen ( ages 18+ )CITY OF QUEBECFriday 10th December 2021 Britain’s Got Talent star Lorraine Bowen, known for her song ” Crumble ” is coming …
The hit comedy podcast takes to the stage with a very special, live christmas show! Drunk Women Solving Crime is a true crime podcast with a twist…of lime.
Local legend, icon and star, Ivy Alexxander presents Lip Service, Sheffield’s biggest drag lip-sync battle! Join Ivy as she brings local drag artists together to battle it out for …
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Join GPN on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 at 6:30pm We are delighted to welcome Professor Ben Campkin Professor of History and Theory of Architecture and Urbanism…
Join us for a United in Anger screening and UK launch reading of Let the Record Show along with a World Cafe style event on cabaret tables where everyone gets to mas…
Steam Down return to the Albany for a special homecoming gig.
FUNNYBOYZ LIVERPOOL presentsKylie Vs Madonna ( ages 18+ )BLUNDELLS SUPPER CLUBFriday 12th November 2021 Beth McCann as Madonna will join Heather Marie as Kylie Minogue and giv…
After the success of all our sell out House of Allure burlesque shows, we are happy to invite you to Dominus Von Vexo presents GLITZ! GLAM! HOT DAMN! Piano’s playing, trumpets…
Prepare your chuckle muscles for the tickling of a lifetime at the second annual Doddy Day Happiness Show! The Squire Of Knotty Ash liked nothing more than making p…
BOO BITCHES! It’s spooky season, and we’ve lined up a horrible concoction of shocking live shows from some of the deadliest drag around! On October 30 we bring you a spooky,…
New covid-safe version of Brite Theater’s multi award-winning show! The fourth wall has been utterly obliterated, as the audience take on the roles of all the other characters at R…
It is the True Crime Convention at the Museum of Comedy and fans have gathered to see their favourite True-Crime stars, get autographs and watch live podcast recordings …
FunnyBoyz London presents Drag Race UK S3 Elektra Fence About this event SESSION TIME: 19.
Keep It Down, is a new writing piece about navigating life as a socialite whilst trying to recover from an eating disorder.
PopHorror presentsSlash Vegas! Buckle up for the most outrageously entertaining Halloween event of the season.
DIVAS introduce this sensational new fine dining experience with drag queens SESSION TIME: 18.
As recommended by TimeOut LondonThe Enby Horror ShowThe Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety nig…
Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story: It’s all about the music! Following his sell out 2019 national tour, the highly acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you …
ANTHEM - OLD SKOOL REUNION - LOVE MUSCLE CLASSICS A SPECIAL EVENT PAYING TRIBUTE TO LOVE MUSCLE DJ LEGEND MARC ANDREWSWith DJsSTEVE BENNISONANDY ALMIGHTYPlus live PA from MOTI…
Dragpunk’s I’M NOT OKAY has risen from the grave for an iconic HELLOWEEN SPECIAL! Your favourite emo party has been resurrected, for a night of classic emo bangers and alt dra…
Doll and Ted are storytellers.
Belszki and Guests: Lesbian Cabaret ShowSun 17 Oct @ The Brunswick Holland Road HoveDoors 6:45pm Show 7pm End 9pm 10 A NIGHT CURATED BY LESBIANS, FOR LESBIANS AND ALLIESEVERYO…
FUNNYBOYZ MANCHESTER presentsSCARLETT HARLETT ( ages 18+ )NEW YORK NEW YORK BARSaturday 16th October 2021 Drag Race UK Season 3 Scarlett Harlett is coming to Manchester this O…
As recommended by TimeOut LondonThe Enby ShowThe Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety night popp…
Belszki and Guests: Lesbian Cabaret ShowThurs 14 Oct @ Two Brewers ClaphamDoors 7pm Show 8pm 10 A NIGHT CURATED BY LESBIANS, FOR LESBIANS AND ALLIESEVERYONE WELCOME IN AUDIENC…
WELCOME MY TREATS! To the new instalment of the KHANDI SHOP! Its halloween time treats! And this theme is all about the witchcraft! KAULDRON! with a line up that you wont forg…
The incredible Topsie Redfern is back - singing from opera through to pop with her fabulous and fun show.
FUNNYBOYZ LONDON presentsFizz & Frocks ( ages 18+ )ZODIAC BAR Italian Live Singer SISSY LEA is bringing the FunnyBoyz team to Zodiac for a night full of entertainmen…
A comedy about love, marriage and the family you choose.
Cum kids! Gather round.
THESE GROOVY WITCHES ARE BACK! The bewitching event from Coco Femme Fontaine & Daisy Puller returns to Fontaine’s Bar for a COVID considerate, magical lounge performance.
When it comes to what we deem sensual or erotic, we can be tempted to start with the performative.
SESSION TIME: 19.
Love, Genius and a Walk, at Theatro Technis, a venue billed as ‘one of London's best-kept secrets’, is an ambitious exploration of how artistic individuals struggle with ma…
Clubs and shows are BACK BABY which means it’s time for VOL.
This one-day boutique event is the only UK family creation show exclusively designed for the LGBTQ+ community informing attendees about UK and International family building options…
*UPDATE* As a result of COVID restrictions we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone our opening event and instead invite you to join us for a closing party to ce…
As recommended by TimeOut LondonThe Enby ShowThe Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety night popp…
Evelyn Carnate Presents FILTHY IN PINK Featuring a cabaret dreamhouse of DIRTY BURLESQUE, FILTHY FANTASIES & HOT n HILARIOUS NIGHTMARES Plus a Filthy in Pink PARTY…
The award-winning sketch group venture to Manchester with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire…
The award-winning sketch group venture to Manchester with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire…
The award-winning sketch group venture to Manchester with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire…
The award-winning sketch group venture to Manchester with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire…
James Campbell’s Accidental Show returns for a second season - zooming into family homes every Saturday morning for 10 weeks.
Its finally here, the day that should have been London Pride, and even though the paraide is limed and Soho is less full of half naked twinks, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate…
Arch Clapham + Fetch presents:PRIDE FEDERATION: United In LoveA day + night of Pride celebration.
This Pride weekend, come down to The Phoenix Arts Club to celebrate some of the best LGBTQ+ talent that London has to offer.
After the success of all 7 sell out House of Allure burlesque shows, we are happy to invite you to Dominus Von Vexo presents GLITZ! GLAM! HOT DAMN!Saddle up and give a YEEEHAWWW! J…
FUNNYBOYZ LIVERPOOL presentsDolly Parton ( ages 18+ )BLUNDELLS SUPPER CLUBFriday 10th September 2021 Beth McAnn as Dolly Parton is coming to London this September! This s…
Tavistock Heritage Trust and Tavistock Guildhall are pleased to present another in their series of online Arts Society talksDOWN UNDER: Australian painting from ancient times to Eu…
PSA is a small collective of visual artists, performers and musicians formed in the wake of the pandemic to bring people together after so long apart.
VISIBLE SHOWDrag artist, SemiColon, is back again with another Visible show with the iconic East London venue, The Glory.
Calling kids aged 5 to 100, join our MIGHTY gang! A sensational interactive show, where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing collide with electrifying results.
Pussycat dahlsIn a world where the queer and drag and cabaret scene loves to put people to creat me super groups and commercialise .
A dark dramedy, both poignant and absurd, that reflects humanity.
The whole family knew he was a good dad.
Andrew Wasylyk is a Scottish composer and producer who has conceived and contributed to over 25 albums.
A rip-roaring improvised comedy show where teams battle it out in a high-octane, high-energy and high-stakes competition.
The nicest improv show this side of Toronto, creating a hilarious, spontaneous show all from audience suggestions.
The Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a ninth hilarious year with another phenomenal handpicked selection of our favourite acts from acr…
The nicest improv show this side of Toronto, creating a hilarious, spontaneous show all from audience suggestions.
A rip-roaring improvised comedy show where teams battle it out in a high-octane, high-energy and high-stakes competition.
The nicest improv show this side of Toronto, creating a hilarious, spontaneous show all from audience suggestions.
Withered Hand is the songwriting output of Edinburgh-based Dan Willson.
Outstanding young Russian pianist Nikita Lukinov gives a recital of Beethoven (Sonata No.
Monkey Barrel Comedy’s alternative comedy night, Project X presents, all the way from Tennessee (US of America), The Chuck Wagon Chuckle with Dusty Rambusky! Join Dusty and his ban…
After the year we’ve had, we all need a bit more love.
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, library music producer, Siobhan Wilson was born in Elgin, Scotland, UK.
Hop, bounce, jump, wave and sing! Percussion, music, laughter and balloons with Verona’s Musical Balloon Band.
An evolving, international performance collective, centring and celebrating disabled, queer people of colour, Brownton Abbey’s kaleidoscopic events investigate and reclaim tradit…
Come to hear hilarious stories from a Russian girl living abroad and be sure they will make you laugh! This witty show about love struggles and immigrant life by Olga Pavlova, a Ru…
HEY BABES!Hold on to your unicorns because Babeslaytion are about to take you on a FABULOUS non-stop tour of sights you can only dream of!Were SO excited to announce our first EVER…
One night in a dimly lit alley way Molly meets a sinister stranger with a terrifying secret called J.
A dark dramedy, both poignant and absurd, that reflects humanity.
Come to hear hilarious stories from a Russian girl living abroad and be sure they will make you laugh! This witty show about love struggles and immigrant life by Olga Pavlova, a Ru…
Love Me is one of three plays bought to the Edinburgh Fringe 2021 by York DramaSoc.
A series of quick-fire sketches riffing on ten years’ worth of observations on the bizarre quirks that make the Edinburgh Festival Fringe the collection of misfits and mishaps that…
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and stand-up, Paul Dennis brings his music and comedy together for the first time.
After six years together, one of which was particularly crazy, an American says goodbye to Scotland with the help of a song and a puppet and tries to figure out why she’s leaving.
Britain’s most loveable fox returns to Underbelly with his amazing Family Fun Show.
“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot” - Charlie Chaplin.
WELCOME to Killer Queens Presents: Choke In The Big Smoke! This is the first London outing of our award winning sell out drag murder mystery shows, and in true Killer Queens fashio…
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“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot” - Charlie Chaplin.
Crouch End get ready for another great night with your favourite queen Shyanne OShea along with her extra shot of trouble Heidi Wurst.
Admiral Fallow released their much-beloved debut album, Boots Met My Face, in 2011 and its widely acclaimed successor, Tree Bursts In Snow, the following year.
Are you ready for a fun-packed night of music, laughter and stupidity with the amazing Wilma Ballsdrop? Wilma the Welsh Warbler and giantess, has taken the London cabaret worl…
Multi award-winning dickhead and DragKing superstar of the West End: LoUis CYfer presents his own version of a Ted talk as he takes you through a musical tour of his working-class …
Pete loves to criticise - though perhaps it’s time he looked at himself.
DOLLY TROLLEY - UP & DOWN THE AISLESFind her in the car park at 3am, find her upturned in a ditch, find her making a mess in the canned goods section, its Dolly Trolley waiting…
Come to hear hilarious stories from a Russian girl living abroad and be sure they will make you laugh! This witty show about love struggles and immigrant life by Olga Pavlova, a Ru…
Singer Jessie Bates and Guitarist Haftor Medbøe perform songs by Joao Gilberto, Michel Legrand, Tommy Wolf and more in the studio at the Scottish Arts Club.
Pete loves to criticise - though perhaps it’s time he looked at himself.
James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
Afro-fusion pan-global music and dance fever at La Belle Angele.
SECOND SHOW ADDED!!The Tartan Temptress is BACK for an intimate evening of song and chat PLUS you the gorgeous members of the general public have the chance to ask Mary you’re most…
Carla J Easton is an award nominated singer-songwriter, releasing four critically acclaimed albums.
What is love? Perhaps we can work it out together? LOVE YOU is a solo show that blends storytelling & dance written & performed by Samantha Morrish.
Ben Pope is ‘a total delight’ (Fest).
What is love? Perhaps we can work it out together? LOVE YOU is a solo show that blends storytelling & dance written & performed by Samantha Morrish.
So far, Paul has lived his life content in the understanding that stability and emotional happiness were lovely ideas but not really for him.
Ben Pope is ‘a total delight’ (Fest).
Joseph Parsons presents a fun-filled hour of stand up comedy about the joys of sport and the joys of homosexuality.
Hamish Hawk is an Edinburgh-based songwriter.
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, with a different top-notch comedy line-up every night – as this show returns to Edinburgh for its 18th year.
It’s been a long time since we could go see live comedy, but it’s back! Award-winning comic Ben Clover presents a different bill of top stand-ups each evening.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016).
Set in the wonderfully open, socially-distanced and drinks-to-your-seats Garden Theatre of theSpaceuk’s Symposium Hall, the a capella group Semi-Toned return to the Fringe with f…
For All the Love You Lost is presented by Morosophy at theSpace@Surgeon’s Hall.
IRL Queer Meditation Sunday 15th August 1pm Finsbury Park.
Kapil Seshasayee is a polymath, and a true original talent, both as a songwriter and as a soundsmith, a one-man combination of Scott Walker, Blood Orange, Arca and Richard Dawson.
Come one, come all to this tragic affair! Stand-up comedy show featuring acts that are positively freaky.
Workshop : Being of InfluenceDate : Saturday 14th AugustTime : 15:00 - 18:00 UKT / 10am - 1pm ESTLocation : VirtualAudience : LGBTQ+Cost : FREE (Donations accepted) ‘Bei…
KOSMOSHello Khandi treats and welcome back to the third instalment of the Khandi shop, a night to showcase some of the tastiest talents in the queerosquere.
Stanley Odd make music for people that get tongue-tied talking to girls; clumsy people that dance awkwardly in their bedrooms; people that are generally uncomfortable in social sit…
The grannies in the show will tell you their life stories through singing and playing the moon guitar.
Come to hear hilarious stories from a Russian girl living abroad and be sure they will make you laugh! This witty show about love struggles and immigrant life by Olga Pavlova, a Ru…
Something different every day! Brand new social experiments that will heal your soul.
Heather Duster presents Funny Girl: A one woman retelling of the iconic musical with a little more drag! Join Heather as she takes you on a musical journey with her one woman …
Classic Them, a London improv duo, bring their (pre-pandemic) monthly night to the Camden Fringe.
A night of gender-bending, life-affirming fun and frolics with a bunch of boys who dance like Britney and sing like Whitney! Five vocal powerhouses armed with songs, sass and plent…
Classic Them, a London improv duo, bring their (pre-pandemic) monthly night to the Camden Fringe.
Sacred Paws don’t take things too seriously.
Boisterous tear up the stage in a revamped production of the John Godber award- winning classic about a team of Bouncers, now known as Door Supervisors.
Fiddler Euan McLaughlin and Guitarist Nick Kirk play a selection of folk and traditional tunes at the Scottish Arts Club.
Inspired by the music of Leonard Cohen, this piece examines the truth behind love songs.
Inspired by the music of Leonard Cohen, this piece examines the truth behind love songs.
Did you have a birthday in the last year that was spoilt by COVID? Or an anniversary? Or a Christmas.
Veteran comic Matt Green returns to the Camden Fringe with his new show Look Up.
Come to hear hilarious stories from a Russian girl living abroad and be sure they will make you laugh! This witty show about love struggles and immigrant life by Olga Pavlova, a Ru…
Following sell out shows in 2017-2019 and making dozens of viral comedy videos during lockdown, Matt returns to the Camden Fringe with an hour of new jokes and stories mixed with s…
The #1 Best All-American Comedy Show is the best (and only) comedy show of its kind (in London)! These Americans were smart enough to leave the United States and are in the UK to d…
Something different every day! Brand new social experiments that will heal your soul.
Super Scott returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his own style of comedy juggling and escapology. Maybe a bit of magic. Expect the unexpected!
The #1 Best All-American Comedy Show is the best (and only) comedy show of its kind (in London)! These Americans were smart enough to leave the United States and are in the UK to d…
In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy.
In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy.
In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy.
This is a series of Wudang Kungfu shows and seminars along with Daoist culture and music.
We will offer a series of Tai Chi and Qigong events so audiences can take part in the events online and in-venue in Edinburgh.
Children’s TV royalty Sam and Mark, as seen on CBBC’s Big Friday Wind Up, Copycats and Crackerjack are delighted to be joining the hotly anticipated line up at Underbel…
Multi-award-winning Fringe veteran Ben Clover brings his latest stand-up show to The Hanover Tap.
It’s been a long time since we could go see live comedy, but it’s back! Award-winning comic Ben Clover presents a different bill of top stand-ups each evening.
Playing for the first time since ‘you-know-what’, Neil Pennycook and band take to the stage to perform material spanning Meursault’s entire back catalogue, as well as a few sly nod…
Alex Farrow: Philosophy Pig.
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming, one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016).
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, with a different top-notch comedy line-up every night – as this show returns to Edinburgh for its 18th year.
The Manchester Revue are proud to present their new sketch show, Free Shot On Entry! Bringing you the best comedy The University of Manchester has to offer, prepare to question eve…
‘Sensational’ is how one viewer described this high-quality filmed version of Mark Wheeller’s moving play.
Following their sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn return for an all new show – new songs, new jokes and new catsuits.
Owdyado Theatre present a darkly comic evening of mini Twisted Tales by writers from Cornwall and across the UK.
A comedy play about two veteran local radio DJs finally getting their shot at the big time: the breakfast show on national radio.
Bogha-frois: Queer Voices in Folk (Scottish Gaelic for Rainbow) is a community of queer folk musicians based in Scotland and beyond.
Edinburgh’s favourite topical comedy show.
Funbox are back at the Fringe.
Owdyado Theatre present a darkly comic evening of mini Twisted Tales by writers from Cornwall and across the UK.
Described as a ‘wonderfully chaotic and colourful tragicomedy’ Theatre-19 Presents: John is a particularly silly devised piece at theSpace@Surgeons Hall from a group of Bristol…
The Big Show returns to the Fringe! Monkey Barrel Comedy’s top-rated, sell-out weekend extravaganza is on every night at 22:15 (not 12th), with a top mixed-bill line-up each even…
Fiercely fabulous and fictitious Las Vegas lounge legend, Trudy Carmichael has lived (and nearly died), loved (and often lost) more than most mere mortals, but she gets through all…
Lockdown has been a universal experience for everyone in this country.
When Vee embarks on her cycling commute, she has no idea that she’ll never make it home.
Award-winning flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez and the exceptional TuFlamenco join forces to deliver the truly authentic flamenco music and dance they are well known…
Lockdown Love Story is a UK-based comedy created by Alice Fforde and Charlie Dryden, highlighting the ups and downs of online dating during a pandemic.
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes.
You will need a group of 2-5 detectives, internet access on your phone, your brain and your legs! We’ll provide the specialist kit.
St Andrews’ oldest, funniest and – incidentally – only improv comedy troupe are back at the Fringe with their unique mix of sparky, spontaneous and side-splittingly funny short…
The story of Emily: brassy, funny and forthright.
Boiler suits, beanies and a barrow! That’s what was waiting for this musical duo when lockdown hit! A truly mesmerising twinning of music and storytelling of how a global communi…
Local jazz quartet JazzMain has built its reputation around the 1950s and 60s Blue Note jazz era by closely studying exceptional jazz artists like Dexter Gordon and his contemporar…
Corona Cutie is a student-written-and-produced virtual musical created completely remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a ninth hilarious year with another phenomenal handpicked selection of our favourite acts from acr…
Presented by comedian and financial writer Dominic Frisby, this one-hour feature documentary also stars Jimmy Carr, Al Murray, Shazia Mirza, Henning Wehn and Arthur Smith.
One man’s quazary expensive, time-consuming quest to become the Global Taskmaster Champion.
We will offer a series of Tai Chi and Qigong events so audiences can take part in the events online and in-venue in Edinburgh.
Izzy wizzy let’s get busy! Join TV legend Sooty with his best friends Sweep and Soo in a laugh out loud show for the whole family.
Free concerts every lunchtime, Monday to Saturday throughout August.
Every Tuesday, come down to Bar CMYK in Wimbledon for South London’s only weekly LGBTQIA+ comedy night.
The Showstoppers’ Kids Show takes kids’ ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, right away and in front of your very noses.
Tomorrow’s Warriors are proud to present the return of Romarna Campbell in our in-person gigs series, Live at the Albany.
Fresh from appearances on CBBC’s Crackerjack, Britain’s most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in show for all the family specially written f…
As if so-called ‘Freedom Day’ had not generated enough excitement on Monday 19th July, the Arcola Theatre had its planned reopening that evening and showcased its fabulous new …
Secret Cinema Presents DIRTY DANCING The year is 1963 and Kellerman's Resort is back for another summer of love! Step into the world of Dirty Dancing in this 4+ hour immersive …
Hi-De-Hi, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's spirited love letter to the declining days of the British holiday camp, was first broadcast in the January of 1980 and prove…
Hi-De-Hi, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's spirited love letter to the declining days of the British holiday camp, was first broadcast in the January of 1980 and pr…
Tom ‘The Haircut’ Ward is back.
Good evening and welcome to The Nearly News Show, live from The Brighton Fringe.
Tom ‘The Haircut’ Ward is back.
Good evening and welcome to The Nearly News Show, live from The Brighton Fringe.
“Tarts and barmaids, I just took whatever came along!” West End Diva Rosemary Ashe pays tribute to national treasure and long-term Brighton resident, Dora Bryan, whose showbi…
“Tarts and barmaids, I just took whatever came along!” West End Diva Rosemary Ashe pays tribute to national treasure and long-term Brighton resident, Dora Bryan, whose showbi…
Following their sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn head to The Warren for an all new show – new songs, new jokes and new catsuits.
A celebration of the most exciting new jazz in the South East.
SOLD OUT! Join us for the 8pm show live stream on YouTube for free: https://youtu.
Musician and sound activist Charles Hayward presents a wild mix of genre fluid music from the London underground and beyond.
Divorced Sammie searches for love, laughter and divine purpose.
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus members present a show of solos and duets under the direction of Joe Paxton.
The London Rebel Dykes merged outsider cultures in the 1980s to create a fresh feminist exploration of art, sex and activism.
The award-winning sketch group are back in Brighton with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire …
The award-winning sketch group are back in Brighton with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire …
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
Brighton Fringe is at a crossroads and the future is in our hands to shape it into what we both want and need it to be.
Ben and Chris have discovered the internet and now they can’t stop.
‘Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations-Brighton Edition’ celebrates aspiring singers as they take you on their singing journey through the music of their idols.
‘Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations-Brighton Edition’ celebrates aspiring singers as they take you on their singing journey through the music of their idols.
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of Robert Louis Stevenson's most popular novels.
In the first of our in-person gigs in the Live at the Albany series, Tomorrow’s Warriors are proud to present Xhosa Cole.
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we’d give him a hand.
A rip-roaring improvised comedy show where teams battle it out in a high-octane, high-energy and high-stakes competition.
A rip-roaring improvised comedy show where teams battle it out in a high-octane, high-energy and high-stakes competition.
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we’d give him a hand.
Need some Euro cheer? Never fear ‘Cabaret Continentale!’ is here! Join us for three nights of sensational and sexy variety Spiegel acts from around Europe, to really make your Fri…
Sara Segovia Rodao and Lachlan Werner are cuties by nature, cancers by astrological sign and clowns by trade.
‘Love Is The Sweetest Thing’ - A celebration of the music and life of Ray Noble.
‘Love Is The Sweetest Thing’ - A celebration of the music and life of Ray Noble.
Join ‘The After Dark’ for a glamorous evening of cabaret and burlesque right in the heart of Brighton.
How a Hammer Horror film became the biggest influence on young Charmian’s life with darkly hilarious consequences.
Gain insights on the benefits and opportunities of professional rural touring.
Join ‘The After Dark’ for a glamorous evening of cabaret and burlesque right in the heart of Brighton.
How a Hammer Horror film became the biggest influence on young Charmian’s life with darkly hilarious consequences.
Meet and hear from inspirational Fringe Directors and Producers from around the world.
Meet and hear from inspirational Fringe Directors and Producers from around the world.
After witnessing my son’s terrible squalid journey into a craven addiction, I wanted to work with addicts and those like me, who love them, to paint them and ask: what is happening…
Ben Pope is ‘a total delight’ (Fest).
Tl;dr: Two female comedians debut their 30 minute solo shows on one bill.
In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy.
Ben Pope is ‘a total delight’ (Fest).
June 5, 5.
June 5, 5.
Stand-up comedy compilation show hosted by Ryan Mold, introducing short sets from some of the very best comedians across Brighton Fringe.
The twin tricksters perform magic and comedy inspired by clichés surrounding twins.
The twin tricksters perform magic and comedy inspired by clichés surrounding twins.
Stand-up comedy compilation show hosted by Ryan Mold, introducing short sets from some of the very best comedians across Brighton Fringe.
Love never stops, not even during Lockdown, but it gets so much harder.
Love never stops, not even during Lockdown, but it gets so much harder.
An online event, in association with the free digital platform The Ironclad Hub ( https://ironclad-hub.
Thinking about putting on a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, or already in the process for 2021? Book a one-to-one slot with Alan Gordon (Registration Manager) and Katie Quee…
Thinking about putting on a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, or already in the process for 2021? Book a one-to-one slot with Alan Gordon (Registration Manager) and Katie Quee…
The Theatre Support Fund+, the team behind ‘The Show Must Go On!’ campaign and MZG Theatre Productions present, THE SHOW MUST GO ON! LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATRE from 2 t…
Are you thinking about bringing a show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, either in person or online? Come along and virtually meet the team from the Fringe Society and find out wh…
Losers are funny! Come and laugh with the losers! Anti-heroes Arna Spek, Clive Coopman and James OD will perform stand-up routines about finding funny in the sadder end of life.
Losers are funny! Come and laugh with the losers! Anti-heroes Arna Spek, Clive Coopman and James OD will perform stand-up routines about finding funny in the sadder end of life.
Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips.
Britain’s Got Talent Finalist, West End star and multi-award-winning magician Ben Hart is bringing his unique brand of magic to Brighton.
Continue your evening with the Fringe’s wildest late-night show.
Char Brockes and Jack O'Neill (Ava Cardo) brought the Rialto Theatre to life with their unique styles of drag and slapstick comedy, in order to explore the theme of Romantic Co…
Britain’s Got Talent Finalist, West End star and multi-award-winning magician Ben Hart is bringing his unique brand of magic to Brighton.
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The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe simultaneously.
The tradition of telling ghost stories reaches back many centuries and we’re keeping that custom alive with a visit from everyone’s favourite 17th-century monsterologist, Profe…
Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips.
A live clowning interactive family-friendly circus show delivered online on Zoom.
A live clowning interactive family-friendly circus show delivered online on Zoom.
Artificial Intelligence is on the way, and it will be powerful.
Following our hugely successful postcard drama Love From Cleethorpes, enjoyed by audiences in 26 countries worldwide, New Perspectives brings six gloriously made postcards in a dra…
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In the midst of a global pandemic, Stacey has reluctantly agreed to chat with her ex, Curtis, after six months apart.
Artificial Intelligence is on the way, and it will be powerful.
The arts and creative industries have been hit hard by the consequences of the pandemic, but Crowdfunder is here to help.
On The Edge Comedy is a Brighton institution, bringing fresh faces from the UK circuit to audiences all year round.
I love Krishna is a compilation of videos of songs performed by Shashika Mooruth in which she sings about her love for Krishna, the flute player God of India.
It’s a new show in from Harriet Kemsley as seen on ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Hypothetical’, ‘Bobby & Harriet Get Married’, ‘Comedy Central at The Comedy Store’, ‘Pants on Fire’, ‘Stand …
On The Edge Comedy is a Brighton institution, bringing fresh faces from the UK circuit to audiences all year round.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Stacey has reluctantly agreed to chat with her ex, Curtis, after six months apart.
A sensational TRIPLE-BILL of full-scale productions staged with unparalleled panache by the graduating Musical Theatre Triple Threat students of one of the country’s leading Cons…
I love Krishna is a compilation of videos of songs performed by Shashika Mooruth in which she sings about her love for Krishna, the flute player God of India.
Pick of the Fringe returns to Brighton - an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at the Fringe! The show is a succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-u…
Kick start your Brighton Fringe with a bank holiday weekender of free, outdoor fun at Fringe City on Jubilee Square! Join us on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, for a three-day e…
It’s a new show in from Harriet Kemsley as seen on ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Hypothetical’, ‘Bobby & Harriet Get Married’, ‘Comedy Central at The Comedy Store’, ‘Pants on Fire’, ‘Stand …
In ‘SH!T SHOW’, The Bobolyne Poets play among the pigeons, get therapy with Danny Dyer and leave something nasty in the Saatchi.
A sensational DOUBLE-BILL of full-scale productions staged with unparalleled panache by the graduating Musical Theatre Triple Threat students of one of the country’s leading Cons…
So, ages ago, we did a show, and it sold really well and we were super excited about doing the Fringe.
So, ages ago, we did a show, and it sold really well and we were super excited about doing the Fringe.
In ‘SH!T SHOW’, The Bobolyne Poets play among the pigeons, get therapy with Danny Dyer and leave something nasty in the Saatchi.
Dust off the glitter balls and dig out your best outfit, your 2021 Brighton Fringe experience starts here! What better way to celebrate the return of live performance than with a s…
Dust off the glitter balls and dig out your best outfit, your 2021 Brighton Fringe experience starts here! What better way to celebrate the return of live performance than with a s…
The Late Show was a comedy night that lit up The Warren with much needed silliness, laughter and joy with the return of live shows.
The world famous (infamous?) Late Show returns to The Warren for the best in late-night laughs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the Fringe.
** ALL TICKETS FOR FRIDAY 9 JULY ARE NOW 2-4-1, this will be applied automatically at checkout ** Don’t know who to watch this Fringe? Why not let us curate a comedy show for you!…
** ALL TICKETS FOR FRIDAY 9 JULY ARE NOW 2-4-1, this will be applied automatically at checkout ** Don’t know who to watch this Fringe? Why not let us curate a comedy show for you!…
Enjoy the atmosphere of the live music experience with this special online stream of with vocalist Loucin presented in partnership with renowned talent development organisation, To…
The Ultimate 70s Show is a totally live seven-piece tribute to the seventies, featuring Martin Metcalf ex Geordie, alongside the powerhouse vocals of Chris Peters.
Becky Stevens, Managing Director of Hybred Consultancy (www.
The Blue Hearts Variety Show in support of NHS Charities together showcases the exceptional talent of those in the performing arts and allows us to hear the experiences of the incr…
Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is embarking on his debut solo tour.
Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is embarking on his debut solo tour.
Are you aged 16- 25? Fancy getting involved in Brighton Fringe and becoming a young reviewer for Voice? Join Alice online on Monday 26th April, 2pm for this free workshop where we …
Find out how best to grab media attention from members of the press themselves! This will be a panel event hosted by Brighton Fringe with PR and media professionals.
Find out more about marketing your Brighton Fringe event from the Brighton Fringe marketing team.
Book yourself a session with a member of the Brighton Fringe Box Office team who can talk you through all aspects of the reporting system, including checking your ticket sales, set…
Find out more about how the Brighton Fringe box office works from our Box Office Manager, Ellie Brayne-Whyatt.
Comedy Zebra Show este o trupă de comedie din Republica Moldova care a impresionat prin prestaţiile lor publicul și jurații emisiunii iUmor, unde au ajun…
A two hour introductory workshop for self-producing artists and others interested in producing.
Robert Batson (Brighton Fringe Business Development Advisor) will host this session about fundraising platforms.
Love Letters first opened in New York in 1989 and was a finalist in the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
****Please note this is an online performance, you will be supplied with a zoom link to watch the show, if you wish to see Juliette in person she will be with us in Apri…
Weaving together Nietzsche’s sunglasses, James Bond in Toxteth, electric spiders and singing neanderthals into a hilarious tour-de-force that offers new hopes for a changing worl…
A newlywed couple find themselves in a caravan honeymoon in the West of Ireland.
Comedy Zebra Show este o trupă de comedie din Republica Moldova care a impresionat prin prestaţiile lor publicul și jurații emisiunii iUmor, unde au ajuns pân�…
Light a candle, turn off the light, and let us begin.
Live from New York, it’s comedian Lori Hamilton’s one-woman variety show.
Three short plays exploring those moments that may alter the course of love and life.
Scotland’s LGBT choir returns to the Fringe in support of Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity.
A practical session breaking down the stigma surrounding poetry during which participants will write a short verse.
Two shows only! Fringe favourites and Olivier Award-winning improvisers, The Showstoppers, take your kids’ ideas and transform them instantly into interactive musical adventures.
Domesticated Diva in Distress as lockdown hits.
Bringing the knowledge, education and entertainment of African cultural heritage to the people of the world. Every dance has a meaning and an origin.
Embodied Theatre: explore theatre makers NMT Automatics and classicist Jon Heskers’ creation process questioning the role of ancient battle narratives in modern perceptions of wa…
Learn the ins and outs of the logistics behind achieving ambitious designs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Anna Driftmier, designer of Army @ The Fringe 2019 show Dead E…
Oliver Yellop, (Further Theatre) brings you a workshop on the process of making I Am Gavrilo Princip.
Find out more about bringing a show to Army @ The Fringe, what we’re looking for and our unique offering for artists.
Steelworks present their debut Edinburgh Fringe show, Silver Linings, an exploration of the boundless possibilities of a cappella.
Known for their exciting ensemble and physical theatre work, students from North London Collegiate School are delighted to return to the Fringe to perform Caryl Churchill’s 2012 ka…
A wild political landscape opens up – election-winning Boris is not as mighty as he seems; Brexit not done, a new Labour leader, SNP storms: epic dramas for a brand new show.
Louis Prima (Sicilian-American, 1930’s-1950’s, comedy-jazzer), Keely Smith and band stormed Las Vegas.
Currently the world’s leading Daft Punk Tribute Act, having sold-out shows in Europe, China and Russia.
Join Rosie Kay as she talks about working in dance and film, from 5 SOLDIERS to Sunshine on Leith.
Back from sell-out shows in 2019, this band are swing jazz sensations, Out of the Blue Jazz, who will be performing the ever-popular Great American Songbook in the style of iconic …
Join Rebecca Brown, the first female soldier to win Army Photographer of the Year 2019 for a conversation on her experiences.
Join Suba Subramaniam to explore the use of projection in dance and theatre productions.
A brief story with three songs, rejoicing in new-found love during lock-down after the pain of personal bereavement.
Live from New York, it’s comedian Lori Hamilton’s one-woman variety show.
Conceived, written and acted by Timothy Quinlan, this short film features some of the better acting on offer at the Fringe, and like so many others, is inspired by the strange real…
Now in its 13th year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
This small yet unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique pieces from 30 independent designers across the globe including local, emerging and established talents.
Using only a deck of cards and a very talented toy rabbit, magician Craig Stephenson has dazzled audiences around the world with his exemplary sleight of hand skills combined with …
Love, Loss and Cake premiered at the Fringe last year.
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
After a sell-out run in 2019, Elsa Jean McTaggart returns with Hebridean Fire.
‘Wonderful silliness’ ***** (GlamAdelaide.
The Blueswater return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a special 10th-anniversary edition of their award-winning show, telling the stories and performing the songs of the artists that …
Acclaimed vocalist Nicole Smit returns to the Fringe with her sell-out show Queens of the Blues, a musical celebration of the women who have shaped blues and popular music as we kn…
Enjoy a plaguey, fiery hour in this informative and interactive one-man show for history-loving kids.
A brand new hour of jokes from Alfie Brown; the country’s best non-famous comedian.
British Comedy Award winner Nina Conti is pioneering a new dating show.
Great value lunchtime comedy compilation showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics.
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fir…
Best in Fringe Kids 2019.
Improvised Harry Potter from Chortle Award-winning Jericho Comedy.
Are you a kid? Do you like music, laughing and whack-a-doodle-noodle craziness? Grab your pet adult and join us! Direct from a UK tour and last year’s sell-out run; we’re back …
Chris Dugdale, the only act ever to win the Edfest Bouquet four times! Total sell-out 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Four of the best new acts on the circuit, selected by Just the Tonic.
Established as one of the best shows of the Fringe.
Things are getting way too tense out there, aren’t they? The powers that be are peddling anger to the masses and we’re all becoming rage junkies.
The night is young and three of the best stand-up comedians from Australia and around the world are ready to make you laugh, stay up late and definitely have one more drink.
Horror in all it’s forms from the brilliant, brutal mind of one of Scotland’s most talented comics.
What do we make with our lives? An artist worries his work has lost its way.
Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart returns to the Fringe for the fourth consecutive year, and following a completely sold-out run in 2019 …
So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase.
Good morning, Edinburgh! After many successful Fringe sell-outs, we’re back for our fabulous 15th anniversary! Three new, stimulating, delicious, rotating “menus” of 10-15-minute c…
Celebrating the most innovative and inspirational artists working in hip hop today, Breakin’ Convention Presents brings you b-boy world champions The Ruggeds.
Amici Dance Theatre Company, celebrate their 40th anniversary this year.
“Café Named Desire” is a musical about love, sexuality, and self discovery.
A brand new musical celebrating the very best of Essex What happens when an unposted love letter meant to be sent between a passionate young couple dating, only gets delivered ten…
This online, live, interactive family show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic, theatrical twist on the traditional kids’ show.
Hi-De-Hi, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's spirited love letter to the declining days of the British holiday camp, was first broadcast in the January of 1980 and prove…
Following on from his critically acclaimed shows about talking, hair, sleep, water, faces, the sky and the colour yellow, “the Fringe’s comedian laureate” (British Comedy Guide…
The Golden Age of Television was blessed with some of the best-loved of comedians, but why are Eric & Ernie and Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd so fondly r…
A dream odyssey into the world of the woman who waited 20 years for her bloke to return.
The heritage of comedy is a troubled one - littered with the shells of those whose genius is inextricably linked with struggles with mental health.
Comedy legend Tony Slattery is live on stage in conversation with Britain's foremost comedy historian Robert Ross.
North Coast, New York City’s premier hip-hop improv team, has long been known for their seamless melding of freestyle rapping and long form improv comedy.
Metropolis Music Presents: Gad Elmaleh J’ai choisi le Leicester Square Theatre pour improviser autour des thèmes de mon prochain spectacle#workinprogress Pl…
Thirty/20 Theatre, Assembly Festival and Suzanna Rosenthal Ltd presents Love, Loss & Chianti Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast Of London, Downton Abbey) and …
Paquito Forever, performed by Joan Vázquez, is an intimate, personal (and musical!) and fun account of the real-life adventures of Paquito (Paco) Alonso, a gay Catalonian growing …
Calling kids aged 5 to 100: join our mighty gang for an interactive show where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing collide – with electrifying results.
To have or not to have children – but when?! That is the question and the choice is yours.
Get yourselves down to The Girls From Oz - the most dinky-di singing Sheila’s this side of the black stump - for a bonza night of entertainment that’ll take you on a journey 16…
There will be no refunds.
There will be no refunds.
“JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS, XMAS TIME IS BEAUT! OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO RIDE IN A RUSTY HOLDEN UTE.
Miss Kiddy and the Cads - the UK’s hottest vintage show, for one night only presents 'A Vintage Christmas’.
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventu…
It's 2050 and in a galaxy not too far from our own, Planet Trash is the most dangerous place in the solar system - the dumping ground for the universe.
Sketchley Park is the home of the weirdest and most wonderful new sketch writing from members of the London Comedy Writers group.
Winner of the 2019 Edinburgh fringe funniest joke, Olaf Falafel is back once again like a renegade master.
We need your help!Three bouncy besties seeking some top notch cookie hunters! Quick thinking, team playing adventurers needed to help Amy, Zoë and James on their quest to the high…
After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teen-agers, a young girl, and an immortal cat …
At the Edinburgh Fringe this year, the Scotsman made this show pick of the musical comedies, declaring it a “must-see” - “beautifully crafted, cleverly…
Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane and Dianne Wiest lead the laughs in this wild comedy that insists you don't have to be a woman to be a mother.
Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Lo…
The ALBUMS SHOW is BACK! TWO more classic Billy Joel albums performed in their entirety… in ONE sensational show.
The ALBUMS SHOW is BACK!TWO more classic Billy Joel albums performed in their entirety… in ONE sensational show.
Everyone hates bastards right? We agree.
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand…Using his language, your audience suggestions and our overactive imaginations, we cre…
The British Theatre Challenge is delighted to be returning to the Jack Studio Theatre with five new plays, wrapped into one very entertaining evening.
Catch Jonathan Pie before he heads out on his huge national Fake News Tour.
‘Mercy’ is a dark comedy with a spiritual twist, centring on a headstrong matriarch of a Persian family and her unyielding decision to break tradition.
The Home prides itself on being integrated within the community, so what better way to show it than with crowd favourite, The Home’s Got Talent! Come and see our residents compet…
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is back on the big screen.
Here at The Showstoppers’ Kids Show we take your ideas and turn them into marvellous, musical interactive adventures.
"The new A Star is Born is a total emotional knockout…rapturous and swooning, but also delicate and intimate and luminous.
The world famous Jazz Bar Edinburgh proudly hosts the JazzMain quartet, performing the music of Dexter Gordon.
Following last year's sell out screening of The Greatest Showman, The Luna Cinema returns to the Open Air Theatre with the long awaited sequel to Disney’s musical ma…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Theatre legends Jon Haynes and David Woods of Ridiculusmus are back with Give Me Your Love, a funny and profound fable informed by groundbreaking research.
Keela Kraving’s Grand Show is the show you just can’t miss! Are you ready to be bewitched, bothered and bewildered? We will have a stellar line-up for this open mic nigh…
Great AMC sell-out show in 2018! The vision of the Sound of Many Waters is to promote the rediscovery of God’s voice through music and the arts.
The Time Show is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about time.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Puccini’s beautiful Messa di Gloria, Haydn’s joyous Te Deum and energetic Insanae et Vanae Curae with orchestral accompaniment, plus first Scottish performance of Janet Wheeler’s p…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe Participants.
Everyone’s favourite Pig family is back, leading an interactive introduction to live orchestra.
Kenneth Wilson performs a solo show of dramatic poetry from his 2019 collection, The Definitions of Kitchen Verbs, abetted and illustrated with solo airs, ballads and Bach beautifu…
It’s back, the show on the fringe of the Fringe! Come join us at the Fringe’s best up-and-coming venue for an unpredictable night of music, comedy, dance, magic, poetry and circus!…
Legendary singer-songwriter Donovan performs an acoustic set in this very special event showcasing the documentary film Donovan and The Beatles in India.
Wind down and immerse yourself in an intimate, candlelit performance in this evocative location.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
The cruelties of social media could have broken a girl’s spirit.
The popular From Shanghai with Love fashion show and exhibition will come back this year for the third time, bringing silk garments from China’s famous Silk Road combined with cu…
Part show, part disco, all party! Electric live performances and three channels of music to choose from on your glowing headphones.
The creator of Freaks and Geeks and director of Bridesmaids brings his perspective on the global television and film landscape in this special one-off event.
Comedy sketches and satirical comments with an Edinburgh twist from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
A must-do in the corporate calendar, Pick of the Fringe brings a hand-picked selection of top acts to one stage for an exclusive evening of comedy, entertainment and fine dining.
Strangely’s folk-punk-cabaret riot returns with new songs and shenanigans.
The Annual General Meeting of the Fringe Society where activity is reviewed, accounts are presented and directors elected. If you’re passionate about the Fringe, come and be heard.
From the management of Micky Flanagan, Mark Watson, Zoe Lyons, Gary Delaney and Hal Cruttenden, don’t miss the chance to see some of the hottest up-and-coming comedy acts of the mo…
Join us for a hedonistic hour of weird, funny and confusing entertainment direct from the seething capital of culture and queerness, Berlin.
Russell T Davies is the man behind classic and acclaimed TV series Doctor Who, Queer As Folk, Torchwood and Cucumber, among many others.
Charlotte was a legendary Hollywood props mistress who disappeared from public view decades ago.
Four people.
Edinburgh-based promoter The Soundhouse Organisation presents Three Times Five, featuring Moishe’s Bagel, Kinnaris Quintet and John Goldie and the High Plains.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
A small allocation of tickets available on the door, first come, first served.
Losing someone you love is never easy, especially when you don’t understand why they’ve gone.
This award-winning writer’s powerful one-man show tears through the curtain of manners to reveal the wildlife of neo-liberal Britain.
Direct from Australia, John Rowe brings his sofa-based entertainment show to the Edinburgh Fringe.
A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What happens when eccentricity meets electricity? What connects the invention of the lightbulb to the Berlin techno scene? Take a tour with Hypnotique (Britain’s third best there…
Ever been called a bitch? Want to escape reality? Or simply want to have a motherf*cking good time? Welcome to the Bitch Ball.
100% my type on paper.
There are quite a few variations on the Romeo & Juliet theme at this year’s Fringe, but few have as many puns as AcadePitch Presents - Romeo and Juliet: An A Capella Tragedy.
This show celebrates aspiring singers as they take you on their singing journey and development, through the music of their idols.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe Participants.
Join Funny Women for a sparkling mix of comedy featuring the brightest new, emerging and established talent at the Fringe.
From Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps), Ben Hur follows an amateur theatre troupe as they produce the massive tale of the fictional prince and merchant, Judah Ben-Hur.
Danny lives happily in a gypsy caravan with his father, but his world is turned upside-down when he learns that his father poaches pheasants from the estate of the vicious, greedy …
All the way from the land of sun, sea and Mexican* sombreros (*not Spanish!) these intrepid comedians have made their way to Edinburgh by sea, air and Megabus, to show the world th…
‘I ate the divorce papers, Charles.
This show follows the journey of a team of podcasters setting out to investigate the disappearance of an iconic infomercial grifter.
One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world right now, John Goldie, is joined by his brand-new backing band, the High Plains.
Soundhouse presents one of Scotland’s hottest new folk bands.
What is Caledonian Soul? Ross Wilson (AKA Blue Rose Code) will, with help from some very special guests, attempt to answer this question by offering his unique take on generations …
For one night only, the Chortle Award-winning ladies and gentlemen of Austentatious swap their bonnets and breeches to raise money for Waverley Care! Join them as they improvise a …
Comedian & silly boy Ted Hill’s debut stand-up show is about every single U.
The Edinburgh Renaissance Band are joined by Polyhymnia Dancers in the ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, with a fresh programme for 2019 of music, song and dance from the Middle Ages…
Imagine Bandersnatch with less clothes, more STDs and an instagram filter over the screen.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Bell Dance – Ring, ring, ring… the Tibetan boys and girls happily dance and ring their bells.
Cora is at the festival to see her ex-boyfriend perform.
Alex Hodgson’s Half Past Seven Show gives a muckle tip of his bunnet to some of Scotland’s best variety entertainers.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
AMDA will be conducting placement and scholarship auditions for its BFA and Conservatory programs in Acting, Music Theatre, Dance Theatre and Performing Arts.
‘Forever in a hurry to meet expectations and cover expenses, but forgetting what is important in life.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Soundhouse favourites Moishe’s Bagel return with their thrillingly original, cutting-edge klezmer and folk music.
Alan Mosca, formerly of Freddie and The Dreamers, retells stories of yesteryear with song and a touch of comedy.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Love & Tigers is a one-man show exploring what it is to be a brother, a son, and a man.
Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fir…
If humanity was on trial, who would be its lawyer? Evaluation centres around a singular condition: held captive by the perfect machine, one human must defend their species and answ…
The Oxford Revue returns with its celebrated Free Fringe variety bill.
A poignant, bittersweet comedy about Dino, a lost soul from a small town in Sicily, and Fran, his American boss, both transplanted to the UK.
The tenor/countertenor duo of Hugo Mallet and Fritz Spengler perform famous airs and arias of the life and legacy of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919).
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, muffins, snowballs an…
In this alternative history show four panellists each deliver an original stand-up comedy set based around an event which happened on the same date as the show at some point in his…
New to the Fringe! A show that really takes the biscuit! A hilarious farcical radio show about Leonard Biscuit, the most put-upon man in the land and his escapades.
Join West End Producer as he auditions special guests for his Free Willy musical.
Fabulous swing jazz band.
A brand new behind the scenes guide to the latest epic political dramas.
Best of magic, dance, comedy, singing and more.
Verbatim stories of “love” in all its magnificence and monstrousness.
Internationally renowned a cappella sensation Semi-Toned return to Edinburgh, following two consecutive sell-out runs at the Fringe.
A spontaneous play in the style of Caryl Churchill.
Join us in the stunning Brewhemia beer palace at 8.
Join us for a magical, marvellous hour of songs from your favourite movie musicals including Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman and some Disney classics.
Behold, beware, behave! A brand-new sketch show from some comedians you don’t know! Join the Sheffield Revue in an adventure in time and sketch comedy.
After directing ungrateful clown duo Zach & Viggo, starring in an award-winning funk opera with Thumpasaurus, and touring the world three times over, Jonny Woolley (AKA Mr X) rolls…
Hey, you! Don’t watch that! Watch this! Another stand-up show from some comedians you don’t know! Featuring an amalgam of stand-ups from diverse backgrounds and influences and an M…
The Discount Comedy Checkout have been wowing crowds for over 10 years on the UK comedy circuit with 100% raw and unscripted comedy improvisation shows.
This five-star show returns to the Fringe following last year’s success.
Scotland’s LGBT choir Loud and Proud is back at the Fringe in support of Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity.
If you were into music in the late 70s and early 80s, the chances are you were into 2 Tone, the iconic Coventry based label that was home to ska revivalists like The Beat, The Sele…
The 15-strong troupe bring colourful, rhythmic, authentic local dances from Côte D’Ivoire (West Africa).
Trashfuture, the political comedy podcast about how the future is trash, is doing its first ever show at the Edinburgh Fringe, for one night only on 10th August.
It’s the smallest comedy show in the smallest venue at the Fringe.
Staying sharp as you age is easy… just eat this super berry, do five simple things or play this game to beat dementia! But what if it’s not as simple as the hype suggests? If w…
The comedy panel show NO ONE is talking about - but they should be! Two teams of two comedians compete in a series of ridiculous quiz rounds to win a very ridiculous prize.
Nowhere has Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand been harder at work than at the festival itself.
Now in it’s 12th year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
The hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on Taskmaster, half-killed by Bear Grylls on Celebrity Island, scrawny Fringe legend Watson returns with his show about empathy: one of the top-ten best…
Fringe Fridays at the museum are a magical experience! There’s a plethora of acts which span the genres available at the festival, each act performing a 15 minute taster on a mai…
An improvised comedy show of sketches, scenes, songs, and suntans.
An army of foreign invaders, bad guys, rapists and thieves, fake news, sensationalist tweets and buckets of ice cream, Creon rules Thebes with ungoverned rage.
Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom.
Fresh off becoming a household name through finishing third in this year's Britain's Got Talent, Ben Hart capitalises on his momentum by returning to the festival where he …
Since 1999, ROSL has brought together young classical musicians from across the Commonwealth to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Luth’s on an action-packed circus adventure – but she needs your help! She’s looking for giggle-ready three to seven-year-olds to help her solve a whole host of fun physical chal…
Grief is a tricky business and can make you do irrational things.
In this special one-off event, Plastic Elvis will thrill you with an evening of full throttle charisma, unstoppable rock’n’roll and jaw-dropping excitement.
Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope return to the Fringe to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary, award-winning radio comedy at th…
Fringe University invites you to meet with students, graduates, and professors to find out how you can get the most out of the Fringe.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Yes, it’s true! Those tap-dancing, juggling, pink-suited comedians from Tokyo are back at the Fringe for the sixth time! Don’t miss this hilarious, amazingly entertaining show!…
The Glang Show is the only anarcho-comedy utopia that has travelled back in time from beyond the heat death of the universe.
Meet Gina, a therapist working in a prison for super-villains - determined to turn every last one of them into a Hero.
Jeff, Heidi, Hunter, and Susan write a musical about Jeff, Heidi, Hunter, and Susan writing a musical.
Scotland is one of the first countries to buy into the Adverse Childhood Experiences Movement wholesale and has highlighted this as a key public health concern.
Sam Rapp is The Dyslexic Poet.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Heather is allergic to politics, religion and exercise.
‘Ladies and gentlemen, the performance is about to begin, could I please ask you all to turn your mobile phones ON.
A cabaret with songs and stories about love, and loss of love (and cake crops up too).
For the romantic, the cynic, and the sick of heart – Love/Sick is a play about the kind of love you won’t find in fairy tales.
Craig and Darren are some nice boys who hit the jackpot when their venue agreed to let them give away free nachos at every performance they do.
Pianist John Bryden, joined for one of the performances by St Mary’s Cathedral Assistant Master of the Music Joseph Beech, plays music by Liszt, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Bach, Mozart…
Tim Vine hears the life stories of the public while showcasing his trademark gleeful wordplay and silly songs.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
On the Brink Theatre Company return to Edinburgh, their name having a deeper relevance than ever, with their alternative take on our critically fragile environment; influences happ…
Discover how we are beating heart and circulatory diseases with a different interactive workshop every day where science meets art.
The circus has come to town, a circus that is quite unlike any other.
Performing Arts Studio Scotland: Dance at Edinburgh College present an eclectic mix of original choreographic work created by the staff, students and recent graduates of PASS Dance…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Janice Forsyth and Grant Stott present The Afternoon Show from the heart of the festivals, showcasing the best acts and talking to the biggest names in town.
I feel ripped off, and frankly you should too.
A show about knitting.
A sensory experience, teaching you how to nose and taste whisky, helping to discover the perfect dram for your palate.
Following 2018’s sold-out run, Scottish virtuoso Andy Gunn’s back with his homage to the greats of electric blues guitar with a multimedia experience featuring projected films, nar…
This is part stand-up, part actual pub quiz.
Organists Duncan Ferguson, Joseph Beech and John Kitchen perform popular organ works on the Cathedral’s mighty ‘Father’ Willis organ.
Brought to you by the folk orchestra of Hangzhou Jiangnan Experimental School of Zhejiang.
‘Consistently boasting the most interesting line-ups in the country’ (Times). The best acts from the Fringe come and mooch about and make you laugh at midnight.
Coming to The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol in the summer holidays, The Bird Show uses live music, puppetry and lots of silly bird puns in this heart-fluttering physical comedy about…
A hilarious street cleaner sweeps you off on an outdoor journey into the unknown festival, uncovering its secrets and making an ingenious show out of rubbish with his extraordinary…
Louis Prima, Sicilian-New Orleanian, 1930s-1950s, comedy-jazzer, sung by Philip Contini: ‘his genius makes him so special’ (Scotsman).
Ever been to a really well-run comedy club? Watch an hour of pro comedy for free instead of the £10 charge outside of the Fringe.
Witness a magical extravaganza where you will marvel at The Biggest Balloon in the World and risk your dryness at the ultimate game of Water Pistol Roulette! All live on stage in f…
Mr Fibbers is back and funnier than ever with Back in Tune: a show packed with jokes, games and comedy songs that kids just love.
Join us for a huge selection of free acoustic music, duos, bands, singers and more through the day and night on this launch day of Fringe Music on the Grassmarket.
Beatboxing.
Dynamite! is the regular showcase of the University of Bristol’s improvised comedy society, Bristol Improv.
Returning for the third time after the previous full-house shows.
As part of celebrations all around the world in honour of International Scottish Gin Day, we’ll be having our own celebrations in the heart of Edinburgh.
How do you find love if you’re too ugly for Love Island? According to Nicola’s mother you contact the Daily Mail.
Twin tricksters Kane & Abel perform magic and comedy inspired by clichés surrounding twins.
Edinburgh’s leading independent music venue showcases the very best local talent with nightly danceable funk, blues and special jazz performances (including The Jazz Bar’s 17-piece…
A God who chooses to sleep.
The Welsh optimist returns to the festival – and this year, he’s been trying to escape.
An original play inspired by a child’s love of Christmas; with song, dance and traditional Christmas offerings.
Returning for 2019, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents some of the best names in children’s entertainment.
What’s better than one stand-up comedian for free? That’s right, two stand-up comedians for free.
Susan Calman takes a fast-paced whistle-stop tour of Edinburgh’s comic delights.
Having played Daddy Pig in Peppa Pig, when Philip became a dad surely there was only one expert to turn to for parenting advice? Yes, that’s right, you’re not misreading this; …
From ‘mercurially witty’ (Spectator) creator of YouTube smash 17 Million F*ck Offs – A Song About Brexit come comic songs, stories and stand-up for people who think the governmen…
Brian (Seaton) Demento and Richard (Collins) Demento perform their outlandish, shocking and downright silly self-penned songs and rock‘n’roll parodies.
PBH reads from his book, the story of the Free Fringe from 1996 to now: how we became the Fringe’s biggest show provider and the many catastrophes and odd triumphs along the way.
Five years ago, at his best friends Sarah and Emma’s engagement party, James met the love the love his life.
Magic.
Free Fringe Music.
Following on from their success in London, Blazers Comedy brings you an outstanding mixed bill from a plethora of hot-to-trot, up-and-coming, award-winning stand-up comedians, seen…
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin.
‘It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe’.
Candy’s stories, musicality and legs will take you on a journey of her/his adventures through time.
Magician Craig Stephenson has dazzled audiences around the world with his exemplary sleight of hand skills combined with devilish psychological illusion.
Silly (adj.
Led by acclaimed vocalist Nicole Smit, Queens of the Blues presents a musical celebration of the women who have shaped blues and popular music as we know it, and have gone largely …
Join Diane as she recuts the red ribbon on her iconic 80s nightclub The Flick.
Following on from our success last year, the gin-tasting show is back with comedy and songs interspersing our three free gin tastings.
The Stand Comedy Club’s hand-picked selection of great comedy at the Fringe at The Stand’s New Town Theatre almost every Friday and Saturday night.
This is a show for the fans.
This small yet unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique pieces from 30 independent designers across the globe, including local emerging and established talents.
The Weegie boys are back again after two consecutive sellout runs at the fringe! They can’t wait to go mental in the capital with an even bigger and bamier show than the last! From…
Award-winning comedian and radio presenter Philipp Kostelecky brings the best acts of the Fringe together for one of the latest shows of the festival.
Discover handmade objects for you, and your home, from 41 Scotland-based makers in one unique location.
Hailing from Scottish seaside town St Andrews is the award-winning a cappella group Bells.
The Strut Club Cabaret presents.
When you watch a show, you only see half the action.
A character comedy show from a comedian with real character.
Your Fringe adventure starts here! Now in its 21st year, Edinburgh’s historic High Street is transformed into a huge open-air performance playground featuring thousands of shows of…
Catch some world-class street performers, bag a bargain at the Half Price Hut or browse through the arts and crafts markets – all against the stunning backdrop of the National Ga…
Free Love is the latest manifestation of the Scottish experimental pop duo formerly known as Happy Meals, known for their extraordinary sensual live ceremonies.
The Strut Club Cabaret presents.
Nights are dark and lonely at the end of the world.
If a tree falls in a forest, and no one gives a flying f**k, does it really fall at all?… Inspired by Ovid’s myth, ‘Daphne and Apollo’, this ecofeminist drama recasts Daphn…
The Bubble Show For Adults Only starts innocently enough.
Five storytellers open a treasure chest.
Direct from the Wild West, the infamous Gravel Road Show presents Oklahoma, USA!, a world-premiere cabaret featuring blood and thunder melodrama, heel-kickin’ musical theatre and…
From The Wind examines Scotland’s relationship with renewable energy.
Friday Night Sinner! is a one-woman, horror-comedy musical about a Jewish, sexually repressed, newly married maniac (stick to what you know).
Edinburgh’s #1 rated comedy club and three-time Scottish Comedy Award winner brings you its pick of the Fringe for the very first time! Showcasing the very best acts from the Mon…
The Strut Club Cabaret presents.
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before.
The McTaggart sisters Elsa Jean McTaggart and her youngest sister Miss Irenie Rose present a rare opportunity to hear these two highly acclaimed singers/songwriters/multi-instrumen…
When Shelly, recent grad and marketing whizz, is summoned to the secret headquarters of the world’s largest oil and gas company she thinks she’s hit the big time.
Is the Fringe guide too wide and confusing? We understand.
Magic for teens, tweens and hot soccer mums.
Psychologists claim answering 36 questions can make two strangers fall in love.
Returning for their ninth year, the award-winning Blueswater tell the stories and perform the songs of the artists that defined popular music around the world.
This starts off as stand-up, then becomes a pub quiz.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
This chat show is the perfect guide to what comedy you should see at the Fringe as host Vladimir McTavish, one of Scotland’s finest stand-ups, introduces this intimate and hilariou…
Treat yourself and treat your kids to the new (even better) best magic show for adults and young teens who will cry and pout if they don’t get what they want.
This comedy duo started working together over 20 years ago, touring all over the world with companies including The Lady Boys of Bangkok.
Like 50 Shades Of Grey, but funny on purpose.
Ben is milleni-ill.
Love.
This show explores the story of a girl’s life, her relationship with her environment and the notion that nature can act as a support system in the same way that family and friends …
Direct from great success in Australia, A Stand-Up for the Mystery Hour is a show like no other.
Chasing dreams, planting seeds and mining for gold in this work-in-progress show from ‘one of very few comics who manages to do something new with the art form while keeping an aud…
Featuring former West End singers and dancers, this combined tribute to two of the most iconic musicals of all time is simply electrifying! Have the time of your life watching Baby…
The night is young and some of the best stand-up comedians at the Fringe are ready to make you laugh, stay up late and definitely have one more drink.
Pip Utton returns with last year’s smash hit.
The Fawlty Towers Live Themed Dinner Show is one of two similar events happening at this year's Edinburgh Fringe; both themed dinners based on the legendary iconic 1970s sitcom…
From the West Side to the Wild Side, Leonard Bernstein to Lou Reed, join New York vocalist Jess Abrams as she sings A Love Letter to New York.
Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival.
Richard Duffy’s been celebrating Christmas every day since the day he was born.
Hello, my name is Edd Hedges.
The Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a eighth hilarious year with another phenomenal hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from a…
See the very best comedians selected from around the Fringe, with different line-ups every day in this brand-new family friendly lunchtime stand-up showcase, from the people behind…
Six actors.
Tim, Harry and Ella have been sent on a mission – destroy a factory, send a message.
A Songwriters’ Circle returns to the Fringe in a slightly different format for 2019, presenting two of Scotland’s finest songwriters playing a one-off show as a duo.
A year ago, the world ended.
The Edinburgh Revue returns for its 10th Fringe, bringing you 50 minutes of ‘brave, intelligent, and inventive’ (BroadwayBaby.
After a swift rise to fame with her Nobel-nominated book Diary of a Drag Queen, DENIM’s Crystal is back.
Sarcastic nonsense, ridiculous stories and crackpot theories.
For those who want more from their comedy than one guy standing still on a stage with a microphone.
What is love? An unknown quantity, a mesmerising spiritual gift or a song by Haddaway? Love guru Dr Lara Love heals our loveless society in one enlightening hour.
Great value, great venue and great fun! Lunchtime compilation showcasing comedians you must not miss with new line-ups every day hand-picked from across the Fringe.
As a teenager, Calum asked a famous comedian how to get into comedy.
The Duchess of Canvey returns with a new show and new songs! Join her on a hilarious journey of self-discovery as she reclaims her place in the heart of a divided Britain.
A revolving line-up of hilarious female comedians from around the Fringe with an hour of stand-up comedy to be enjoyed by all.
Stop right now! Thank you very much.
Calling kids aged 5 to 100, join our mighty gang! A sensational interactive show, where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing collide with electrifying results.
A one-man variety mash-up of story, song and stupidity.
Got a burning problem? Got an itching question? Time to visit the clinic.
Come one, come all to this tragic affair! Comedy Freak Show is an exhibition of comedic rarities.
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, with a different line-up of top comedians at every show.
The Ghillie Dhu’s very own local artists performing every night of the week with a mixture of traditional and popular classics. Come and join us for drams, jigs and reels!
Last year Bruce spent an hour telling hilarious stories about how he looked into the abyss of middle age with the maturity of a teenager.
RLS is synonymous with Edinburgh.
Godmother of Scottish comedy.
Phoebe Traquair’s vivid arts and crafts murals (painted 1888-1892) include allegorical and religious images, portraits of leading figures, choir and clergy of the day and images of…
The songs and stories you’d miss if you didn’t look up and listen.
Welcome to the Atomic Saloon: a place where the beer is flowing and anything goes, so long as you can afford it…Madam Boozy Skunkton is our host for the evening – the straight-…
The fifth year of the world unique audience autism conversion show faces new issues.
Expect a fun night of sharp, well-crafted and mischievous stand-up that will tickle your fancy and your heart if you have one.
Hooray! ‘Bob is an Architect of the hilarious.
What happens when two circus performers are sent to prison? They come up with a new Fringe show of course.
Amy loves it.
The fifth solo show from award-winning stand-up Ben Clover.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
The perfect end to a day at the Fringe: deep in the bowels of the best pub in Edinburgh, a raucously competitive late-night feast of trivia, festival in-jokes, physical challenges,…
Top acts dust off their most out-of-date material.
Help us to find out which ghosts haunt our famous underground vaults.
Is a variety show with a mixed bill line-up.
A no-holds-barred comedy show starring Will Mars (FOX’s Showtime at The Apollo) and Sarah Lee (Jewish Comedian of the Year finalist 2018).
With an all-new line-up and fresh material, the St Andrews Revue are back at the Fringe.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase, including your award-winning host Wes Dalton, featuring a different line-up e…
The world is going to sh*t! Or so it seems.
Occasionally you will see a TV star wandering the Festival crowds during August in Edinburgh, but at A Pig in Japan you can see real-life Japanese TV star, Ollie Horn perform his d…
Inside my skin is a rattling beast and when I breathe my last it will emerge.
Critically acclaimed idiot Olaf Falafel is back once again like a renegade master.
What would you do if you could go back in time and hand-pick who you would become? One day a man encounters a strange spirit and is offered the opportunity to become someone else, …
See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK’s best comedy newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show.
A light-hearted musical trip through the big issues du jour: addiction, narcissism and compulsive snacking.
Martin and Logy are back in Edinburgh and ready to have some fun.
Uxbridge’s third hardest man: Mad Ron.
Croydon’s sixth leading conspiracy theorist attempts to debunk the big myths: JFK, Twin Towers, why British Bake Off went to Channel 4.
An hour of stand-up, songs, sketches and much more, from the Cambridge Footlights – alumni include Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, David Mitchell, Emma Thompson, Richard Ayoade, the ca…
Dear reader, you may know me from such tragedies as Dead Dad (Radio 4’s Good Grief) and Dead Friend (BBC Three’s Happy Man) but this year I’m dead chuffed to perform comedy about s…
Winner of Fringe World 2019 Best Children’s Show Weekly Award! The multi award-winning, sell-out sensation of 2018, The Greatest Magic Show is coming to Edinburgh for the first tim…
Beach Comet return with a double bill of batshit, smash-hit B-musical comedy featuring never-before-seen material, a live band, nuns and the end of the world.
London Bermondsey’s beloved local comedy show comes to Edinburgh! Hosted by a podgy gay comic from the remote island of Taiwan, this comedy show has, for month after month, enterta…
**** (Advertiser).
Join Those Big Bois for the award-submitted, The Human Show – a journey inside the mind of one confused specimen and the two voices in his head as they navigate a day in this wei…
Part safari party.
Proudly supporting the Free Festival with a selection of four different comics daily.
Four of the best new acts on the circuit, selected by Just the Tonic.
Horror in all its forms from the brilliant, brutal mind of one of Scotland’s most talented comics.
An improvised comedy adventure with this ‘master of audience interaction’ (Huffington Post) as he raids the library of his fantastical imagination to create thrillers, romances, gh…
Angelos is up in Edinburgh to do his stuff and to stand in front of people for about 13 days, maybe more if he can get time off at the stables.
Showcasing the top spoken word talent the festival has to offer – from the laugh-out-loud funny, through the wonderfully surreal, to the thoughtful and emotional – Loud Poets c…
If you’re looking for fun and interactive quiz formats that work well as hour long Edinburgh Fringe shows, then pickings are comparatively slim.
The Fantastic Magic Show is a special and unique experience for the children and their parents.
Established as one of the best shows of the Fringe.
Offensive is the new black.
Chris Dugdale: Down to One.
After getting dragged along to the smelliest, most infamous night club in Edinburgh by her new friends, Frida the Fresher meets Matt, a posh English guy from the rival university.
Seven comedians: you, the audience, decide their fate.
A parade of comedians have 90 seconds of safety to impress the crowd, before facing the gong and the wrath of special guest judges! Always fun and loose, don’t miss this fast-paced…
We are the top-rated walking tour company for English tours in Edinburgh on TripAdvisor and we have put together a special festival friendly walking tour of the Old Town for you to…
Bored of mindless comedy shows? Then come to Stand-Up Philosophy.
***** (Dircksey.
Free concerts every lunchtime, Monday to Saturday throughout August. Wide range of music from classical to contemporary, traditional Scots and jazz. Full details at cathedral.net
Vauxhall Comedy presents two of the brightest up-and-coming comedians on the UK circuit: Tom Elwes and Ali Woods (as heard on BBC Radio 4).
Thus far, Paul has lived his life content in the understanding that stability and emotional happiness were lovely ideas but not really for him.
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome, regardless of age or ability.
Lewis Schaffer is a New York Jewish comic.
‘Funny.
A fun-packed feast of traditional music, dance, song and myth with historic Prestonfield House and the magnificent setting for this nightly dinner show.
Divet Show will bring glitter, glamour, fun and over 30 world-class stars like Adele, Whitney, Celine, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Freddie Mercury, Cher.
We live in a divided world and we want to cross that divide.
‘His stand-up is some of the cleverest, funniest and most unassuming comedy I’ve encountered’ ***** (AYoungerTheatre.
So many comedians, so little time! 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase.
A packed room at Gilded Balloon’s new Patter Hoose venue shows that even a rainy Friday morning can’t dampen the enthusiasm for bubbles.
Join ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) as they embark on another exceptional world tour, performing to over 20,000 people across two continents.
A tale of love, loss and exploration, this is an intrepid exploration of physical theatre and storytelling.
Good morning, Edinburgh! After Fringe sell-outs in 2017 and 2018, we’re moving to a lovely new venue.
Award-winning silliness and choose-your-own-adventure poems for the whole family as you work to transform your writing skills.
Join the quickest wits in comedy for a side-splitting, jaw-dropping, time-travelling adventure that’s fun for literally everyone.
See a selection of performers from the very best of this year’s Free Fringe Festival shows, in the big gala launch night, party and general great start to this year’s Edinburgh Fri…
Daily diet of live highlights from across the festivals.
Written and directed by Janet Moran.
Britain’s most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family, specially written for the live stage and packed with fun and excit…
Tucked away in a corner of Pleasance Courtyard, Glenn Moore delights a packed crowd with an hour of non-stop puns and twisted humour.
Returning for its 14th season, C’s critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day.
This one-woman show, written and performed by Isabelle Kabban, is a tender, thoughtful and deeply moving account of a mother-daughter relationship affected by mental illness.
Tales of woe, tales of science, tales of curses, tales of defiance.
Not many comedy fans would turn down the chance to see the legendary Whose Line Is It Anyway? gang live.
Ireland’s star of BBC’s Blame Game, Monumental, the General Banter Podcast and fluffer for Netflix show Flinch.
A show about getting lost and getting found.
Fringe favourites and Olivier Award-winning improvisers, The Showstoppers, take your kids’ ideas and transform them on the spot into interactive musical adventures.
This brand-spanking-new hour by the 2018 Chortle Best Newcomer nominee finally answers the question no one is dying to have answered: ‘where is she from?!’.
Andy has performed at 40 Edinburgh Festivals.
An hour with Harriet Dyer is an hour of absurdism where literally anything can happen.
One Duck Down.
The star of Tonight at the Palladium (ITV), Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Live from the BBC is back with, without doubt, his funniest show yet.
Ben Pope is a ‘classy, stylish and accomplished’ (Chortle) comedian.
With 25 years of experience at the Fringe, the Lisa Richards agency is excited to showcase some of our new and established talent.
The Glang Show is the only anarcho-comedy utopia that has travelled back in time from beyond the heat death of the universe.
Somehow Comedy Historian Robert Ross and Hi-De-Hi star Jeffrey Holland didn't meet until a Comedy Legends cruise in the autumn of 2018, but it was an instant connec…
Harriet (BBC3, BBC Live at The Fringe, BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC Knock Knock, BBC Ouch, Absolute Radio) loves dinosaurs.
Inside my skin is a rattling beast and when I breathe my last it will emerge.
“It’s NOT the Joshua Benson Show” is all I was ever told as a kid.
Theatre @DraperHall and Founding Fall Theatre kindly invite you to the Summer edition of their fantastic and unique scratch Theatre evening: Free FallLive music, improvisation arou…
Join the quickest whites in comedy for a side-splitting, jaw-dropping, time-travelling adventure that’s fun for literally everyone.
“It’s NOT the Joshua Benson Show” is all I was ever told as a kid.
The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year is back for a fifth year.
Beach Comet return with a double bill of batshit, smash-hit B-Musical comedy featuring never-before-seen material, a live band, and the end of the world.
What's the difference between a sign and a gesture? Carla Pol, the Italian comedian, opens up like a silly Russian doll interweaving her disconnected visual world a…
Come and join us for the York Fringe Dog Show in aid of RSPCA York.
When the Britpop band ‘Shed Seven’ disbanded in 2003, a dozen people witnessed the drummer’s only attempt at standup comedy.
The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year is back for a fifth year.
Join award-nominated comedian and one-eyed legend Georgie Morrell as she explores disability and celebrity.
For 3 nights only, the York Dungeon will open their cages to the city of York, open their arms to new audiences, and expose their smelly armpits at the Great Yorkshire F…
A bunch of comedy virgins have spent the weekend with Logan Murray, the man who taught Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdecombe, Andi Osho, Luisa Omielan, Diane …
A tale of friendship, love and rivalry over thirty years from award-winning playwright Elinor Cook.
A debut show from a comedian who was born with Poland Syndrome, making him lopsided with a misshapen hand.
just JOSH & WonderPhil are proud to present their debut double act.
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West return to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with their jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, brain-busting, opinion-adjusting, death-defying…
Paul returns to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with a preview of his upcoming Edinburgh Festival show.
Direct from sold-out performances in Hollywood & New York and an extended run in San Francisco, Canal Café and Blue Panther Productions are proud to present American actor Steve B…
A mixture of best bits and new material for Paul's next touring show about the life-changing effect a couple of drinks can have.
“A Comedian going places” *Join the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award finalist and wheelchair enthusiast as he tells you about how his first paid gig led to him perf…
The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year is back for a fifth year.
The Queen's of Lovers Rock announce an exclusive London concert as part of the 2019 Innervisions Festival.
After sell out shows at the Electric Ballroom, 229 and The British Library, the Innervisions Festival is Saluting the Black President himself, Fela Kuti, tonight with the Dele Sosi…
Iconic American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, Maceo Parker is best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960’s as well as George Clinton's&nbs…
Friday Night Sinner! is a one-woman, horror-comedy musical about a Jewish, sexually repressed, newly married maniac (stick to what you know).
Rare Groove Legends RAMP announce an exclusive European Concert.
Mavis Staples' recording career spans from the 1950s to the current day.
American rapper, singer-songwriter, poet, actor Saul Williams is coming to London to appear as part of the breath-taking Innervisions Festival line up between 3…
Aloe Blacc is best known for his UK No.
Previewing his eagerly anticipated return to the Edinburgh Fringe in August, Comedy Legend Tony Slattery reveals all in conversation with comedy historian Robert Ross.
This magnetic bond still holds after more than 40 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dea…
Please note: This is a youth theatre production The Mansfield Palace Intermediate Youth Theatre presents this fun, energised and fresh take on scary legend that is…
Musical Theatre “Superstar” Ben Forster brings his solo show to London’s West End.
Direct from Brooklyn’s most notorious nightclub, BLUNDERLAND is an acid trip down the rabbit hole for a variety show unlike any other.
As part of Nomad Festival @ Greenwich pop-up Rotunda Theatre.
As part of Nomad Festival @ Greenwich pop-up Rotunda Theatre.
After it’s sell-out debut, Stripped is back and more revealing than ever!!! Succour Punch Theatre are proud to be baring all once again for this ‘stripped back’ performance o…
After sell-out shows in 2016 and 2017, Theatre InThe Garden return with an exciting and very funny new production of this well-loved play.
Tony Slattery is back in his natural habitat, joining forces with his improvisation partner, Allan Lear, for a brand new show of spontaneous laughter.
Still got an itching problem? For the third year running, join drag-ony aunt Gloria Hole and a panel of top comedians for another year of solving your pressing concerns.
"Love (to) Bits" is a seriously comedic drama or kind of a dramatic comedy, however you choose to look at it, there will be laughter and some tears.
Set in the world of expressionist painter Otto Dix, as Julia Berber – Anita Berber’s fictional sister, Aletia Upstairs explores Weill, Brecht, and Weimar cab…
The Glang Show has arrived in Brighton! Earth’s most prestigious comedy anti-competition where the audience are given powerful orbs that grant them ultimate and arbitrary control o…
Caryl Churchill’s ‘Love and Information’ is a kaleidoscopic play of short scenes addressing contemporary issues about knowledge, technology and communication, and our capacity fo…
Izzy wizzy let's get busy! Sooty is back in a brand-new show with guaranteed giggles for the whole family! Direct from their new series on itv Sooty, Swee…
Duration: Approx 1hr 50mins A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix.
Join Mr.
The Brighton Beach Boys and Psychedelic Love Orchestra recreate The Beatles classic of 1969, ‘Abbey Road’.
Award-winning performances of Adolf, Bacon, Chaplin, Maggie and Churchill have taken Pip around the world.
Move over Oceans 8, 11, 12 and 13.
Following the inaugural season success of the ‘EdinBra Fringe Comedy’ north of the border, ‘LassTer Festival Comedy’ in the Midlands and hosted by Scotland’s Jeannie Jones, this we…
Do you want to know how to solve your problems and become practically perfect in every way? Whenever you are in a stew, just ask “What would Julie Andrews do?” Eliza von Poppins …
A riotously surreal concoction of clown, kitsch and nonsense from Leebo Luby (London SketchFest 2015 finalist).
Brighton’s much-loved, resident satirists with their legendary mix of bang up to date topical sketches and songs, all wrapped up in Brighton Fringe award-winner Mark Brailsford’s f…
Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on ‘Taskmaster’, half-killed on ‘Bear Grylls’ Celebrity Island’, Watson returns to what he’s best at: being indoors.
Mayor Goodman has been assassinated.
Connected and heartfelt, revolutionary and irreverent, the Improvised Play is always of its time.
BA Theatre Arts at GBMet.
What happens when a 90-something year old kitschy charlatan and a post-millennial ventriloquist host a British daytime TV show?Lachlan Werner (19-year-old Gaulier graduate) seeks t…
Eva and Billie found each other; searching for someone to commit suicide with.
Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre is offering a free meditation on the beach with Buddhist monk, Gen Thekchen.
The Greatest Love of All is a critically acclaimed live concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston.
There was once an industry joke that Sam Kydd was in every British film ever made.
Everyone I mentioned this show to asked the same question: 'What’s a theremin?' I'd try and explain: 'it’s an instrument, the one you play by just waving your h…
Ian appeared on a televised seduction course to find love.
Sketch comedy hat-trick ‘PÖJJ’ return to Brighton Fringe.
In a society of screen dwellers, can we connect to more than just the wifi? Love Lab, a new dating show claims to have the answer.
Warning: Anti-depressant.
There is no greater power than love to heal our own heart of hurt and resentment from the past, vastly improve all our relationships and to bring true happiness into our world.
After successful editions in Cyprus, Iceland and Sweden, the traditional Stockholm Fringe Festival (STOFF) style artist speed dating touch down in Brighton! Meet artistic peers, in…
London viewers will meet with one of the most unusual and popular Russian literary and theatrical projects of recent years - “Unprincipled Readings”.
Duration: Approx 1hr 20mins From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom …
See the hit Nafflix TV show LIVE on stage! Host and fashion devotee Kate Bell introduces us to her guests.
Comedy actor Peter Butterworth is undoubtedly best-loved as an integral member of the Carry On team, appearing in sixteen of the film classics as well as an eighteen-mon…
Lucky Dog are now quite a Brighton Fringe fixture, constantly presenting different Laurel & Hardy material every year.
Party with us all evening at this one-off ‘Fringe City Night’ extravaganza! Join the night creatures, the weird and the wonderful in a celebration showcase of the very best of Brig…
Death.
Tickets: £20Duration: 2hrs, incuding an intervalSuitable for: ages 14+.
When BBC Slam Champion, Jess Green joined the Labour Party at university she doubled the number of members who met weekly in the Liverpool Philharmonic pub.
Join the irrepressible Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing.
Intimate live music showcase featuring a selection of Brighton’s finest musicians and songwriters. Hosted and curated by BBC 6 Music featured act Warsaw Radio.
Show of Hands: 'Special Relationship' Tour with special guest Richard Shindell Show of Hands join forces with long-term friend and collaborator Richard S…
Following its sell-out run at Wilton’s Music Hall in 2018, Paul Bunyan will receive its first revival at Alexandra Palace Theatre this May.
Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at this interactive screening of the classic ‘Murder, She Wrote’ episode, ‘Birds of a Feather’.
Kate is discovering what it really means to be a wife in her close-knit Christian community.
A live dating game! One woman tries out four versions of herself that battle for your love.
‘Love vs Trauma’ combines colourful, experimental shadow theatre techniques with beautiful music, a tender flying hand puppet, and rod puppets in a moving and thought-provoking sho…
Adam is loving being Employment Minister.
Unforgettable bank holiday fun for all the family from our own ‘Greatest Showman’, Des, as he presents some of the most talented circus performers at the Fringe.
World premiere of this fresh, funny, fantastical story starring award-winning comedian, singer and dancer Charlie Baker (‘Harry Hill’; Sky1, ‘Dog Ate My Homework’; CBBC, ‘Doctor Wh…
A funny, poignant and uplifting account of what cosmology, and those who study it, have to say about the more earthly matters of life and love.
Skrew Loose Booking is a Brighton based live music company focused on showcasing upcoming and established talent from Brighton and further afield.
“So if Matt and I have officially had sex then why does it still hurt? I still don’t get what’s so amazing about it, how can women even come from it - when is that supposed to …
Following on from a sold-out run at Brighton Fringe 2018, The Shame Show returns with its dark game show based on the world famous, politically incorrect party game; Cards Against …
Fancy a show but not sure what you’re in the mood for? Get a taste of Brighton Fringe at our Fringe City festival showcase! Expect crazy cabaret, tremendous theatre, live music, co…
One of The Guardian’s Best Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.
Born in 1972, Bitty’s earliest memories were punctuated by the music he would hear courtesy of his father’s sound system, where at the tender age of ten h…
London's finest floating comedy club aboard the Tattershall Castle.
The Maydays present: the Fringe Show.
We are calling all fellow reprobates, sinners and free love enthusiasts to join us for a night of ceremonial debauchery as we launch the Spiegeltent season! The year is 2030 and p…
We have over 80 professional comedy acts who applied to Artista Cafe & Gallery.
Ebdon Management presents a tremendous selection of up and coming talent for your delectation.
ON SALE AT 10AM FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMEBER Join Limmy for a night of anecdotes and chit-chat as he introduces his autobiography - Surprisingly Down to Earth, and Very Funny - …
Join Limmy for a night of anecdotes and chit-chat as he introduces his autobiography - Surprisingly Down to Earth, and Very Funny - featuring the true stories of how thi…
Tickets: £17.
We live in a divided world, and we want to cross that divide.
Tickets: £13.
The Jerry Hall Show' is a bizarre narrative comedy, based loosely on the life of celebrity Jerry Hall.
Here at The Showstoppers’ Kids Show we take your ideas and turn them into marvellous, musical interactive adventures.
An interactive rap musical about a Mole and a Gecko starring Simon Mole & Gecko A rapper and a singer.
What is Massaoke? The idea is simple: a brilliant live band plays well-known songs, with lyrics on a giant screen, and the whole audience sings along together.
Rob Auton is described as many things in addition to being a stand-up comedian – a philosopher, thinker, poet, surrealist.
Three explosive new shows by three exciting new companies, all wrapped into one evening for your entertainment! A Sticky Season explores sticky queer histories through a languag…
Join Mark Thomas for one night only in the Museum of Stolen Things, the first ever pop museum of the nicked.
Guinness, Haggis, Cider + Rock! Tour 2019/Jizzy Pearl’s Birthday Bash. He's been on the road since the 1980's!
Tickets:£15, £13 concessions on Tuesday night£17, £15 concessions on Wednesday night£18, £16 concessions on Thursday night &…
ELIO PACE Presents ELVIS PRESLEY On August 16th, 2017, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the death of…
The Martini Lounge has gone back to its roots! Revisiting those heady days in the beautiful basement bar of The Royal Court Theatre and once again filling the stage with…
‘Vincent identifies, with forensic precision, the way men react to changing times’ ★★★★ The Observer Directed by ‘one of the m…
Saturday 23rd February, 2pm & 7pmTickets:Duration:Suitable for: most agesJoin the talented pupils of Niki Barbara Dance Academy for a dance spectacular, performed by…
In this class, we’ll discuss embarking on making a top-down yoked sweater to fit you – without using a pattern! Knitting from the top down, with a particular…
A new show for children and families from Poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko.
The Love ElectricTwo friends.
Valentines Dinner + ShowAnd you thought you missed Abigail's Party .
Jeff and Hunter have a dream – and that dream is for their work to be selected for the upcoming New York Musical Theatre Festival.
Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins Following a sell-out UK tour in 2017, Europe's number one country music show promises a fantastic night of toe-tapping country classics…
Our incredibly popular, long-running evening of easy listening music and comedy entertainment in the friendly atmosphere of the Cellar Bar.
Edy Hurst battles to create the world’s greatest theme park.
The peculiar tale of the bearded lady who ran away from the circus!
Something between two refugees gradually changes the shape of their relationship.
A HUNDRED DIFFERENT WORDS FOR LOVE by James Rowland Three years ago, James met the love of his life.
Meet Moira; a cleaner, single mum and Falkirk's hardest woman
A close-up look at how bipolar disorder affects a couple’s relationship.
Darkly funny psychological thriller follows a circus through 1935 America.
Rosie sings about dating apps, turning 30 and marrying Batman.
One Love is a joyous exploration of friendship, what it’s like to be in love and have a learning disability.
Tickets: £13.
A shepherd grows suspicious when a boy is found dead in British occupied Cyprus.
James Cary wonders what Christians think they’re trying to achieve.
Earth’s funniest footwear bring you songs, sketches, socks and violence.
Music poking fun at the well-known and narcissistic celebrities.
A “highly engrossing”, ‘pocket epic’ staging of Shakespeare’s Richard II.
Dancers reveal and express the trials and tribulations of life.
This show promises amazing magic; an incredible hour of entertainment.
Based on the real events of the Dyatlov Pass Incident – Five women go camping in a remote mountain range. None return.
An exciting, fast-paced and colourful show for all the family.
Three monologues exploring the recent Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in Ireland.
Jealousy is a terrible thing. Laura possesses an infinite amount.
Sid Singh humorously explains how billionaires are destroying his city.
The critically acclaimed, award-winning comedian and actor Catherine Tate, will bring THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW - LIVE to London’s Wyndham’s Theatre.
Booming surrealist storytelling comedian Will Seaward (“part Brian Blessed, part Oscar Wilde” - the Telegraph, “genuinely, terrifyingly chari…
A festive feast of magical entertainment for the whole family.
♫On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, some dodgy meat off the back of a lorr-ry♫ The nation’s favourite publican, Al Murray – The …
Christmas is a time for joy and happiness, but there is a sinister secret wrapped in the stories we tell.
House of Jack is excited to present the first House of Jack Christmas Show! This street and urban dance show is jam-packed with dynamic performances from students of House of Jack...
From the people behind the sell-out Pride Improv Festival comes another Loud And Queer: Free Improv Comedy Night showcasing the most exciting improvised comedy from the city's top…
TV and recording star Joe Longthorne returns to Leicester Square Theatre in 2018 as part of his 50th Anniversary Tour.
“Mother Goose Presents….
Critically acclaimed idiot Olaf Falafel presents his award winning Edinburgh show.
Join us to celebrate the NHS turning 70 years of age all in aid of Young Minds charity.
Guy and Sam.
Apollo Theatre Company in association with Spike Milligan Productions Ltd presentsThe Goon Show featuring Lance Ellington and his BandBy Spike MilliganFrom the producers…
A family on the verge of a momentous decision forms the focus of Don DeLillo’s Love-Lies-Bleeding at the Print Room at the Coronet in a stark production by director Jack McNamara…
A magical and interactive chalky adventure that follows the story of Kiko, a confused young girl struggling to understand how she feels about the strange new world she lives in.
The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch has reconfigured it’s stage and auditorium to house writer/director Alexander Zeldin’s production of Love.
The packed audience at The Old Market leant in expectantly towards an ordinary looking closed shipping container dominating the stage, oblivious to the surprises enclosed inside.
Ushering in the seasons of mists, Jason will be performing original horror stories from across the world: Dream Eaters from Japan, black necromantic magic from Iceland, and a reima…
A dark and mysterious story of a balloon expedition to the North Pole.
West End Magic presents: A series of one man monthly magic shows for all the family, featuring some of the best magicians including top members of the Magic Circle.
Dave had been working in the NHS for 19 years as a Biomedical Scientist when in 1988 someone uttered the immortal words, “You’re really funny, you should be …
This stunning cabaret stars Gregory Hazel, whose dazzling vocals, wit and charm will take you through a celebration of Musical Theatre’s most iconic women.
From the professional pissheads behind the international hit show Shit-faced Shakespeare comes an all new cockney knees-up musical extravaganza.
Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a hugely rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking for all involved.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
The 38th Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Club Cumming began in Alan’s Studio 54 dressing room after performances of Cabaret on Broadway in 2015, where pals like Sting, Gareth Pugh and Monica Lewinsky would come backst…
The vision of the Sound of Many Waters is to promote the rediscovery of God’s voice through music and the arts.
The Fringe of the Fringe is back! For the fourth year running, Edinburgh Festival Camping is hosting the show on The Fringe of the Fringe! An unpredictable night of performers from…
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world.
Celebrating Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday today, culminating with his choral masterpiece, Chichester Psalms.
At Secret Cinema, we take the essence of the film and build a living, breathing world that you can be a part of.
Join us in the stunning Playfair Library for this combined exhibition and fashion show.
Returning for the 16th year is the show that makes a difference – come along and help to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The Guilty Feminist joins forces with Amnesty International UK to bring The Secret Policeman back to life for 2018! Following the magnificent Secret Policeman’s tradition of presen…
If you were into music in the late 70s and early 80s, the chances are you were into 2 Tone, the iconic Coventry based label that was home to Ska revivalists like The Beat, The Sele…
Hand-picked selection of top acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A perfect way to entertain guests with a unique blend of fine dining and laughter-driven entertainment!
Perth Youth Orchestra will perform works by Holst (The Planets Suite), Khachaturian, and Weber conducted by Mr Allan Young – with soloists Shona Rae (bassoon), Sophie Chisholm (x…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Special additional show featuring former Zappa Plays Zappa vocalist/instrumentalist Ben Thomas, who will be opening the show with his own material and then joining the band for.
Re-written rap lyrics that clap back.
CKP and InterTalent present: Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Special.
Award-winning, folk-punk-cabaret rioteer Strangely returns with a brand new show, full of new songs and shenanigans.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe Participants.
In a controversial move to promote classic children’s novels, publishers have released all the stories far too filthy for the page! The Infamous Five is an hour-long sketch show …
A has-been singer-songwriter tries to summon the spirit of Marc Almond to resurrect his career.
The Annual General Meeting of the Fringe Society where activity is reviewed, accounts are presented and directors elected.
COMMON is an arts organisation which exists to support the UK theatre industry in achieving greater socio-economic diversity, and help working-class artists build sustainable caree…
Join Funny Women for a sparkling mix of comedy including performances by special guests and the brightest new talent at the Fringe.
Following his sell-out Fringe debut last year, Tomfoolery returns with his action-packed show that’s fun for all the family.
From Show Boat to Showman, there’s always Another Op’nin, Another Show about the sparkling self-obsessed world of musical theatre! And why not? Some of the best shows are all a…
Having only been in existence for three years, both Academy and Pitch Fight have already shaken up the UK a cappella scene.
Fronted by Scottish guitar virtuoso Andy Gunn, From T-Bone to Trucks will take you on a journey through the decades, showcasing the most loved and respected exponents of the blues.
Do you want to reveal yourself to the world? Does your data show more than you think? To whom? We think our personal information is private.
Performer/producer? Want to tour the world? What touring opportunities are out there? A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from fringe festival directors from around the world; al…
Part of the Fringe Central Programme for Fringe participants.
Three lovers.
East meets West in this wild mash-up of comedy, electric violin, characters, spoken word and songs from legendary AmerAsian duo Slanty Eyed Mama.
Following last year’s Edinburgh Fringe sell-out and newly written for 2018, journey through the ever-changing story of magic featuring misdirection from eras past to today’s mind…
Things Live! A variety cabaret of Dragtime’s most unusual and magical drag performances yet.
After last year’s sold-out, five-star run, Exeter University’s Spotlights Show Choir are back at the Fringe with another set of musical hits! With songs ranging from classics l…
I’d had a conversation with Dan about ecstasy.
For one night only, the award-winning cast of Austentatious swap their bonnets and breeches in aid of Waverley Care.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Ready to take your show to England’s largest arts festival? Want to showcase your work to a fresh audience? If you answered yes to these questions, this is the event for you! Lea…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Whoever you are, you’ll only know first love once.
Scotland’s LGBT choir, Loud and Proud, is back in support of Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Consort of Voices return to the historic Canongate Kirk in what will be our tenth year of Fringe performances.
This is a show on top of Arthur’s Seat.
Hi, I’m award-winning comic, actor and writer Joz Norris (BBC Three, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 4 Extra, ITV, ITV2, Dave, Channel 4).
Join St Andrew’s and St George’s West Choir as they perform a programme of contemporary choral music.
One man.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
The acclaimed hit podcast Book Shambles, recorded in front of a live audience! Hosted by Robin Ince who‘ll be joined by a different amazing guest each show.
Fresh new band from London bring their summer 2018 tour to Edinburgh, with members having performed at Love Supreme Festival, Secret Garden Party, and Cambridge Folk Festival.
Do you not fit into a box? Olivia (Big O) knows all too well about not fitting in: when kimchi, AKA fire-breathing garlic dragon breath, is your culture’s most famous export, how…
The multi award-winning MMORPG Show returns with more improvised, role-play comedy adventures.
Prepare for the gay and straight worlds to come together, as unlikely friends James Barr and Dan Hudson bring their hugely successful podcast to Edinburgh – live! James will expl…
JazzMain honours the true pioneers of 50s and 60s American West Coast jazz, when The Blue Note record label was home to iconic talent such as Horace Silver and Dexter Gordon blazin…
The Police Sting Show in concert: Re-worked, fresh versions of all the iconic Police and Sting solo album songs in a 70-minute show featuring an acoustic Sting section.
COMMON: GROUND is an initiative developed by COMMON, an arts organisation who exist to support the UK theatre industry in achieving greater socio-economic diversity, delivered with…
Winner of the UK Perrier Jazz Vocal Award, Scottish Style Award and Spirit Of Scotland Music Medal, Niki King has released five albums and performed in leading jazz venues includin…
I’m not sure how to explain The Fun Club Presents… Three performers – Sara Page, Franny Anne Rafferty and Alistair McPhail – in a room, all in animal face-paint, talk obliq…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Off-the-wall stand-up with sausage.
Janis Claxton Dance returns with this award-winning 2016 Fringe hit.
Costs are rising, while subsidies are shrinking and consumer behaviours are changing rapidly.
An Irish stand-up comedy compilation show featuring some of the best comedians from around the festival, for free.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Meet Livia and Perry, two people looking for The One.
Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith Aliens love underpants Of every shape and size But there are no underpants in space…
Audible hosts two weeks of completely free live comedy shows, showcasing the finest acts the festival has to offer, all being recorded for audio series Audible Presents.
What is Caledonian Soul? Ross Wilson (aka Blue Rose Code) will attempt to answer this question with the help of a 14-piece band and some well-known musical friends.
Mis(s)treated – a dark and twisted comedy about human trafficking and prostitution.
Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom.
A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, muffins, snowballs an…
The UK’s number one jive and swing band, The Jive Aces are teaming up with the all-dancing, all-singing, all-tapping pinup darlings The Satin Dollz to bring you a swingin’ vintage …
A man and a woman wait in a flat in Camden for a phone call from a colleague.
People are going missing.
Whether you’re after a relaxing lager or fancy a reminiscent Babycham, The White Oak is the pub for you.
Malones Irish Bars Edinburgh hosts a large variety of live musical acts all day every day throughout the fringe. This begins at 12pm and continues until late at night!
Comedian Michael Malone (Comedy Central, FOX, Hulu) breaks down the idiotic ways we deal with life, death, love and sex in his new unforgettable and moving show, I Love You.
Big Love – Charles Mee’s adaption of Aeschylus’ The Suppliants is a modern reexamination of western norms regarding gender and sexuality.
University is the best time of your life, isn’t it? So what do you do when every day is a struggle? In Seven Ways to Calm the Fuck Down, directed by Ruth Berry, 3BUGS Fringe Thea…
The story of Romeo and Juliet receives medical treatment in Cepacia from Durham School and Shadow Dreams.
The UK’s number one Tommy Cooper tribute returns to the Fringe! Tommy Cooper was a true comic genius.
What is your idea of love? There’s a very blurred line between a protective, loving relationship and one that’s abusive.
Roses are red, violets are blue, The Bristol Suspensions have a show to do – but what happens when Cupid shoots his arrow into the rehearsal room? Fresh from their US tour, join …
Pigs, pomp and porkers abound in this off-the-wall clown show about our government’s handling of Brexit negotiations.
In a different show every day the audience has the chance to seize back control of Rock’n’Roll Politics as broadcaster and author Steve Richards conducts a tour of the latest seism…
Louis Prima, Sicilian-New Orleanian showman and comedy-jazzer (1930s-1950s) sung by Philip Contini.
The Edinburgh Renaissance Band are joined by Polyhymnia Dancers in the ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, our best-loved programme of music, song and dance from the Middle Ages to the…
The interactive show where Dalia Malek (CKP’s Lunchtime Special, Chortle Student Comedy Award finalist, Second City Diversity in Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest) and rotating co-hos…
Robert Schumann’s song cycle of a woman’s life, paired with music by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and Alma Mahler.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Ollie has chronic insomnia, a mental and physical illness that affects 10% of people in the UK.
A new piece devised for this year’s festival sees Aletia Upstairs, cabaretist extraordinaire, follow-up her Mata Hari Fringe success with an exploration of Weill, Brecht, and Wei…
Colin’s life has been a series of well-meaning mishaps and misunderstandings.
The Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Live at the Apollo star, the Lidl Enya, the broken Bublé… DAVID O’DOHERTY headlines.
It’s the smallest comedy show, in the smallest venue at the Fringe.
Every singer and member of our Blueswater Presents family, featuring 20 musicians, will be playing in a raucous showcase that presents the best blues music the Fringe has to offer.
Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours.
Returning for 2018, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents some of the best names in children’s entertainment.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Kevin Rowland – Style icon and leader of the band Dexys (formerly Dexy’s Midnight Runners) is renowned for his vast wealth of musical knowledge and a highly charged eclecticism, …
Love Chapter 2 by L-E-V, choreographed by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar, is a twin-piece to OCD Love, both part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
This time, the art troupe will present a performance featuring lots of Chinese ethnic arts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Discover Adelaide Fringe, Australia’s largest open access festival! The Fringe transforms Adelaide into a festival wonderland, with over 1,200 events across every art form in ove…
It’s her singing and their playing that helps to bring it alive for audiences.
Mediocre magic.
Logan’s Close are an Edinburgh based four-piece, performing original music with strong influence from 60s rhythm and blues.
Start to End return with a live band interpretation of John Martyn’s classic fourth solo studio album Solid Air, following a sold-out appearance at Celtic Connections 2018.
A profoundly disturbing show, OCD Love (part one of Love Cycle) is produced by Israeli L-E-V dance company with original and technically difficult choreography by Sharon Eyal in c…
Ari Shaffir and other funny people tell true and scintillating stories.
Over the years Brian has collaborated with fellow countryman Van Morrison who executively produced Brian’s iconic version of Crazy Love for the soundtrack of the Hollywood blockb…
Pushan Bose is a South Asian music composer, producer, singer and rapper who has been creating and releasing original music on digital platforms with a reach of 20 million listener…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
This small yet unmissable jewellery exhibition features over 300 unique and original jewellery designs from 30 independent designers across the globe including local emerging talen…
Bala Baile is an Edinburgh-based Latin trio.
This show is an interactive science show, involving members of the public as audience, in the apparently controversial science of homeopathy.
Pianist John Bryden plays music by Ravel, Scriabin, Bach and Schubert on the Cathedral Steinway.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
A brand new type of spoken word show is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe, with one half open mic and one half live spoken word show.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
After sell-out shows last year, Funbox are back! Don’t miss Anya, Kevin and Gary (formerly of The Singing Kettle) as they return to the Fringe for a fun-filled hour of family singa…
The Blueswater is an award-winning Edinburgh band.
Little Shakespeare Company returns once again to the Fringe with a talented group of Scottish young actors.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
A family-friendly mixed bag ranging from cabaret to comedy via spoken word and theatre.
Join Edinburgh’s secular congregation to celebrate life with pop songs to sing with the house band, talks, poems, reflections, coffee and cake! Special guest speaker and Fringe com…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
‘Consistently boasting the most interesting line-ups in the country’ (Times). The best acts from the Fringe come and muck about and make you laugh at midnight.
Organists Daniel Cook (Durham Cathedral), Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral) and Joseph Beech (St Mary’s Cathedral) perform popular organ works on the Cathedral’s mighty ‘Father…
Fringe hit! A different daily bill of global stand-up comedy stars.
In an alternate universe there lies a place where everything is juxtaposed, where cardboard is classy, where alternative facts become live entertainment while the show is a mere in…
A cross between Mastermind, Ultimate Cage Fighting, and the Royal Variety Hour in a bar off Cowgate.
Ever pundered what shows like Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, QI or Never Mind the Buzzcocks would be like if they were just puns? Punder no longer.
Last chance to catch Edinburgh’s premier hypnotist, including greatest hits plus new sketches.
New Zealand’s foremost comedy singer-songwriter, when ranked alphabetically, presents original comedy songs.
Past secrets remain hidden, not by the sinister or well-meant, but from fear.
Find out what life is really like as a local newspaper reporter in a rural town, covering hard-hitting stories such as parish council meetings, charity bike rides and dogs winning …
Tom Little won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2015, was a BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2014 finalist, and appeared in both Pleasance Comedy Reserve and Big Value showcase…
The hilarious Welsh optimist returns to the Fringe, working through his latest identity crisis the only way he knows how – with 40 minutes of excellent free comedy.
Returning for the ninth consecutive year, a two-time award-winning series of talks that get you thinking critically and skeptically about things you thought you were familiar with.
Experience the joy of live music at the museum as the best young contemporary music talents perform an exciting blend of Scottish pop, traditional Scottish songs and instrumental s…
These twin tricksters perform magic inspired by cliches surrounding twins.
This worldwide hit show for geeks and non-geeks everywhere returns with a changing line-up of hilarious comedians with a mixture of stand-up comedy and interactive debate to find o…
Man Down emerges from three years of research and hours of interviews and discussions with people in Baltimore, USA.
Crizards come to Edinburgh with some spicy cromedy concerning bronze, weevils and utility bills.
It’s Story Slam time! Bristol Improv’s brand new show uses your ideas and experiences as the basis for its improvised stories.
Watch Zillions of Comedians squeezed into just one hour.
Smitten are a minimalist, smoky, pop three-piece.
When Jess Green joined the Labour Party at university she doubled the number of members who met weekly in the Liverpool Philharmonic pub.
Rosie shares Facts About Love from her own life.
Hi! I’m American comedian Chris Laker.
Al Lubel also considered Mean Jewish Boy and Boy of Inaction as titles.
A late-night open mic cabaret night which is open to all Fringe performers: so music, comedy and performance is all on the cards.
In association with PBH’s Free Fringe, veteran chanteuse Woodstock Taylor and her band of aging gits, Dai Lowe, Bev Wright and Max Scratchmann, bring their mixed bag of songs, poem…
Twelve full-house Edinburgh Fringe runs.
Before starting stand-up comedy, Philip Simon was an actor, and the fact you didn’t know that is testament to how successful he was! He eventually took on the prized role of Daddy …
New(ish) for 2018! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly.
An hour of stand up comedy from one of Ireland’s best joke writers.
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin.
It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe.
Improviser Mara Joy (TBC Improv, The Spontaneous Players) is joined by a different special guest every day to create an entirely unique two-person show based off one word from the …
Dissecting the reality of love in the modern world.
Neverwant: the algorithm of life.
Join us for a huge selection of acoustic music, duos, bands, rock, folk music, singers and more every day and night of the Fringe.
Dave Maher was almost unplugged from life support during a month-long coma.
Misha Rachlevsky and Russia’s finest string players engage, educate and entertain youngsters of all ages in a musical journey full of fun, interaction and surprises.
In the May 1979 issue of Sounds magazine the term ‘New Wave of British Heavy Metal’ was used to describe a second wave of heavy metal bands that emerged in the late 1970’s.
Mark Thompson is quite clear about what his (modestly) titled Spectacular Show isn't: "It's not a science lecture," he insists.
The Oxford Revue returns with its celebrated Free Fringe variety bill.
Led by acclaimed vocalist Nicole Smit, Queens of the Blues presents a musical celebration of the women who have shaped blues and popular music as we know it, and have gone largely …
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
Got a burning problem? Got an itching question? Time to visit the clinic.
The Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for a seventh hilarious year with another phenomenal handpicked selection of our favourite acts from a…
After exploding all over last year’s Fringe, the doyenne of erotic fiction, Pamela DeMenthe, returns with her seminal scorcher, Sticky Digits: an interactive masterclass in salacio…
The Edinburgh Revue returns to the Fringe with a collection of its best and brightest local talents from throughout the year in this stand-up showcase.
Catch some world-class street performances, bag a bargain at the Half Price Hut or browse the arts and craft markets – all against the stunning backdrop of the National Galleries…
Three wise men followed a star to Edinburgh to bring you frankincense, myrrh and comedy gold.
Direct from the USA, the infamous Gravel Road Show presents The Cult of True Womanhood in a world-premiere cabaret that dismantles the four cardinal virtues of “true” womanhood…
Four top-quality fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. For the poultry sum of a bucket contribution on eggsit. Guaranteed to be clucking funny.
Being in love is.
Feeling pressured by his success last year with The Elvis Dead, Rob Kemp returns with ten(!) shows stuck to a spinning wheel.
This is one woman’s tale of the many heartbreaks in her life and the lessons she learned from each that allowed her to be able to love herself instead of seeking it in others.
Is the Fringe guide too wide and confusing? We understand.
‘Social barriers will dissipate as Rick Molland and Sully O’Sullivan go head-to-head in an epic stand-up comedy battle’ (TheCultureTrip.
‘There’s two kinds of blues, happy blues and then sad blues.
A variety show of absurdist comedy.
Six actors.
The sell-out comedy tap-dance hit is back at the Fringe! Awfully addictive eccentric performances combine tap, circus and comedy for an unforgettable toe-tapping experience you hav…
We all have some evil in us: there is a Mr Hyde to our Dr Jekyll, a yin to our yang, a fig roll to our jaffa cake.
Highly interactive show that’s part stand-up, part actual pub quiz.
Your Fringe adventure starts here! For the 20th year, Edinburgh’s historic High Street is transformed into a huge open-air performance playground featuring thousands of shows of al…
A raucous late night show offering a fabulous selection of the most outrageous queer performers from across the Fringe.
Popular or unknown, apps are part of our daily lives.
The most jaw-dropping, mind-popping, eye-watering experience of this year’s Fringe! With unbridled attitude, this firecracker of a show performs death defying stunts while honoring…
‘Five stars! Infectious fun’ (FringeReview.
Join Deborah Frances-White, stand-up comedian, screenwriter and host of podcast The Guilty Feminist, to formally welcome you to Fringe Central and mark the start of the 2018 Fringe…
We’re back! The award winning magic show that’s fun for kids and parents who drink – Champagne for mums as each child is personally insulted by a fat American circus man.
The Stand Comedy Club celebrates its 21st anniversary at the Edinburgh Fringe with the best of 20 years visiting the stage at New Town Theatre. Different line-up nightly!
What’s the one thing you’ve always wished you told somebody? What was the perfect phrase for that moment that just passed you by? Never seen before, never to be seen again.
Dive into the horrors of history in our immersive walking tour and show.
Life is full of accidents, mishaps, frustrations and disappointments.
One of Australia’s finest and youngest comedians comes to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time with his one hour show, Ben McCarthy: Nevermind.
An entirely un-erotic journey that begins in a public toilet, then takes strange diversions via a sexy tomato plant and a clap clinic.
The second floor of White Stuff becomes a haven for design-lovers.
Treat yourself and treat your kids to the new better best magic show for adults and young teens who will cry and pout if they don’t get what they want.
Join Edinburgh bluesman and lead singer of The Black Diamond Express, Toby Mottershead, on a solo musical exploration of blues, showing how early guitarists inspired each other.
Swallow finds a man hiding in the barn, when she asks who he is his words are ‘Jesus Christ’.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Our long-running improvised comedy show will have you in stitches.
One hundred years of blues, 60 minutes to play it.
Returning for it’s 10th year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
Since the end of the last Fringe, Andy Field has been keeping a diary full of his thoughts, feelings and silly ideas.
‘Funny.
Proudly supporting the Free Festival with a different selection each day of four of the best comics at the Fringe.
Funny Happy Stuff presents: Circus Sonas Family Show! A brand-new show from father and son circus performers Martin and Logy.
Now in its eleventh year, Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe brings you, once again, the best in Scottish writing.
This chat show is the perfect way to start your Fringe day, as you spend an hour in the company of one of the finest stand-ups on the Scottish comedy circuit.
Jewish comedian’s truthful stand-up, funny stories and good jokes.
Bored of mindless comedy shows? Then come to Stand-Up Philosophy.
“Get your afternoon off to the perfect start with Revill’s Selection.
Fun and frenetic cabaret revue combining songs, sketches and observations in a hilarious celebration of the world’s biggest arts festival.
After touring the world with internationally-received show, Getting Away Scott Free.
Say it Ain’t Show is a brand-new show from Evan Desmarais about trying to adult while still being a child on the inside.
Join your hosts, Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler, as they bring the UK’s finest spoof chat show and chaotic cabaret back to the Fringe.
A desk, a pile of papers, a stack of records and a funny, thought-provoking and really quite moving tale exploring love, love songs, and how we all live lives with our own personal…
FunnyHappyStuff.
Come one, come all to this tragic affair! Comedy Freak Show is an exhibition of comedic rarities.
Offensive is the new black.
Pool party starter and Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee, Ben Target, invites you to plunge in for a paddle.
Tales of woe, tales of science, tales of curses, tales of defiance.
‘In my view, best new show at Leicester Comedy Festival’ (Tony Booth, Leicester Comedy Festival Judge).
The debut season of a revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming female comedians from around the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
To make James Veitch better for you, he brings regular updates to improve speed and reliability.
An American-Scottish duo performs wild long-form improv developed at the renowned iO Theater in Chicago! Jack and Claire is Chicago-based improv comedy duo Claire McFadden and Jack…
We’re offering the finest upcoming comedians on the UK circuit at a bargain price. Hand selected from our year-round auditions, this show is quality talent in its prime.
Following the first space war of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, a lone detective is contracted to find the love in this absurdist, avant-garde, funk opera.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016).
See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with different line-ups at every show and four performances daily.
This is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about talking.
Tim Renkow insists he’s spent the last decade on the comedy circuit trying to find a social or racial group that he’s NOT able to insult, because that would mean – as a disab…
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and Fringe newcomers from around the UK, with a different comedy line-up at each show, every day.
‘Unbeatable comedic timing’ ***** (DurhamStudentTheatre.
Razor-sharp women’s satirical magazine, Succubus, brings you a mixed-bill hour of comedy championing new female comedy writers and stand-ups.
Showcasing underrepresented working-class comedy voices.
World premiere of this fresh, funny, fantastical story starring award-winning comedian, singer and dancer Charlie Baker (Harry Hill’s Tea Time, Dog Ate My Homework, Doctor Who) and…
‘Everyone should spend an hour with Bob, loveably chaotic master of one unique Fringe experience after another.
Yes, big topics are discussed.
Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers.
A journey through the side and under-mind.
How did this dentist get arrested by armed police? Want to hear the story of all stories? This is it! After a sell-out world tour and release of his bestselling book Gobsmacked, Mi…
Who runs the world? Not this bitch.
The critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe 2017 improvised solo comedy about your crazy life returns! From the New York City comic who brought you the Edinburgh Fringe hit Desperate…
Award-winning gag merchant and UK Pun Champion 2016, Masai Graham, delivers over 100 clean jokes in just half an hour.
A rump-shaking stand-up comedy hour of phat beats, funky rhythms, ukulele and fun.
A single creme brûlée can change the course of your whole life.
****1/2 (PerthHappenings.
Russell Hicks returns with another free-form explosion that he deems ‘necessary medicine’ for any artist who is trying too hard to make it.
Award-winning gag merchant and UK Pun Champion 2016, Masai Graham delivers over 100 naughty jokes in just half an hour.
Following more sell-out shows at festivals and theatres worldwide, this hit show returns with a changing line-up of various comedians with hilarious material based on sex and relat…
Perhaps it is because of the multi-show venue, or just the financial realities of bringing any production to the Edinburgh Fringe nowadays, but Peter Darney’s production of Charl…
The Cambridge Footlights present an hour of stand-up, songs, sketches and much more.
Circus Sonas presents: Dirty Tattooed Circus Bastards. Cirque Du Soleil meets Motorhead. A circus show for adults. This show is probably not for you..
North London’s “finest” comedy duo bring their final show to Edinburgh’s acclaimed arts festival.
Great value lunchtime compilation showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics.
We’re offering the finest upcoming comedians on the UK circuit at a bargain price.
For the 4th year, American atheist Bronston Jones reacts to the chaos of his country with a prayer: God Bless ‘Merica, because it’ll take a miracle to fix it.
The St Andrews Revue are back for their eighth Edinburgh Fringe! This year they’re on the run from the law, and their ‘extremely funny’ (BroadwayBaby.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Wonderfully unexpected opportunities can occur at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; even more so at the 'Free' variety.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Mixing get-on-the-dance-floor music, rap and spoken word, Love Songs explores the personal and political puzzles of our love lives through the autobiographical poems of a hopeless …
George loves reading.
They say ‘don’t cry over spilt milk’.
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide.
Both lovely and devastating in equal measure, City Love by Illuminate Theatre Company documents a romance that lives and dies in the bustle of London town.
‘Brilliant’ ***** (Sydney Morning Herald).
A massive whale escapes from prison with the help of a small child.
As a genuine YouTube sensation, TV talent show star, and with a Las Vegas residency, Tape Face is a comedy rock god but he isn’t here to play the hits; this is an hour of brand n…
After a severe case of writer’s block, Owen has thrown caution to the wind and decided to let a child write his show for him.
“Welcome to Blackpool!” Cockburn beams as her audience files into Summerhall’s Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
Ben Hart is concerned with the Butterfly Effect; the part of chaos theory that suggests a small event (such as the flapping of the wings of a butterfly) can have huge consequences …
Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on Taskmaster, half-killed on The Island, Watson returns to what he’s best at: being indoors.
TV magician Ben Hanlin returns to Edinburgh with his brand-new show.
The 10-time sell-out comedy sensation returns to Edinburgh with an epic new show for just about everyone.
Fringe favourites and Olivier Award-winning improvisers, The Showstoppers, take your kids’ ideas and transform them on the spot into interactive musical adventures.
What happens to the women that men can’t write? In this showcase of strong female characters, a group of Cambridge’s finest lady and non-binary comics will endeavour to find out.
The Free Association – London’s leading improv comedy theatre and school – returns with their smash-hit show Jacuzii.
See a huge selection of this year’s big names, stand-out performers and many of the best free acts in Edinburgh at this one-off launch show and party for the 2018 Free Edinburgh Fr…
Wasabeats Crew present the European premiere of Break Free featuring champion break dancers, each with world titles, who are ready to carve up the floor to reach dizzying new heigh…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
This is one of two offerings at the Fringe this year from Iulia Benze and Kurt Murray, featuring high energy physical movement, bubble art and audience interaction.
Strap in for rapid-fire jokes from the Aussie hurricane in this brand-new show.
For anyone who isn’t already familiar with Loud Poets, you really should be.
Ben Pope is an award-winning comedian and cosmopolitan mammal.
Sex.
Every child goes inside their own bubble! Milkshake’s bubble flower cannot survive a cold winter without bubbles so she must get help from Dr Bubble – and quick! Smoke bubbles,…
As a character actor, Pip Utton is renowned for his depictions of world-famous figures, ranging from Margaret Thatcher to Charles Dickens and everything in between.
An immersive, downloadable, free, 45-minute audio tour of the Festival Fringe – featuring interviews about its history with many Fringe comedy legends as you walk through the cha…
So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase.
Demi Lardner feels the need, at one point in their most recent show, to unveil a banner listing their previous accomplishments and awards they have won.
For the first time Little Fish Tours is running our Festival Friendly Tour.
Christmas is a time for joy and happiness, but there’s a sinister secret wrapped in the stories we tell.
A fun-packed evening of traditional Scottish music, legend and dance set within the photo-ready setting of historic Prestonfield House – former mansion to Edinburgh’s Lord Prov…
Returning for its 13th season, C’s critically-acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day.
Traquair’s vivid murals (painted 1888-1892) include religious and allegorical images, portraits of leading figures, the choir and clergy of the day, and images of the natural world…
We in the L.
Sell-out 2017.
If you like your cabaret kick-ass, feminist, patriarchy-smashing and unabashedly consensual, do not miss Glittery Clittery Fringe Wives Club.
Nominated Best Performance, Melbourne Fringe.
If silent Hollywood star Buster Keaton is remembered for anything, it's his emotionless, mask-like expression; so the initial shock here is that this Buster speaks and smiles.
Daily diet of live highlights from across the festivals.
A former Times Critics’ Choice.
Start your night with a big fat prize in your pocket! Dominic Frisby, the world’s only financial expert and comedian, is host and quizmaster in this classic game show full of fasci…
The hit show of 2016 and 2017 returns! The ultimate comedy panel show that boldly goes to a galaxy far far away.
Join ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) as they embark on another world tour.
Following the ‘audacious’ (**** (Scotsman)) and critically acclaimed Follow Suit, Silent Faces return to the Fringe with more physical political fooling in the heart-warming A …
Good morning, Edinburgh! Three funny, thought-provoking “menus” of ten-minute plays.
Three lonely men are magically transported to a mythical land through the charms of a Maori busker.
The After School Club join Irish playwright Conor Burke to present their debut production.
The Fantastic Magic Show is a special and unique experience for children and their parents.
See the extraordinary world of the Fringe through the eyes of schoolchildren from across Scotland at this free exhibition of entries in the 2018 Fringe Schools Poster Competition, …
During the Shoreline project, locals have been exploring the heritage of Edinburgh’s coast.
Following more successful shows at festivals worldwide, the popular show returns with a revolving line-up of acts selected from the best comedians, cabaret acts, children’s ente…
If the main attraction doesn’t show up, the kids still want to see a comedy show! So Pete’s gonna make one up and have the kids (and adults) help write, direct, and design it.
Inspired by our sister production of Phil Porter's Blink, Squabbling House Theatre are delighted to present the company’s first collection of new writing shor…
Back for a fourth year, the GYF New Comedian of the Year is again on the lookout for the best up and coming comedians from Yorkshire and beyond.
Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, brain-busting, opinion-adjusting, death-defying, mind-frying, spirit-lifting, paradigm-shiftin…
Brought together by a voyeuristic relationship that teeters on the verge of stalking, introverted Sophie and eccentric Esther relive the story of how they met.
York’s answer to the Moulin Rouge! After sell out performances at previous Great Yorkshire Fringe festivals, Coquette will be celebrating our 10th birthday with a brand new…
Back for a fourth year, the GYF New Comedian of the Year is again on the lookout for the best up and coming comedians from Yorkshire and beyond.
Ian Smith is multi-award winning comedian.
Come and join us for the York Fringe Dog Show in aid of RSPCA York.
“I've always known that one day I would have my own niche in the annals of song.
Frantic sketch comedy from York University's funniest (only) double act! Join lanky sketch duo Ollie Jones and George Blackman as they fight to reclaim stolen comed…
Celebrating collaboration, a sensational vintage night of swing music and dance - Rinkadon Jukeboy and his Blind Tiger Dance Band, the hottest sounds this side of the Pe…
Any Elvis Presley fan will tell you that August 16th, back in 1977, was the day the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ died at only 42 years of age.
The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is.
Ben Pope is an award-winning comedian and cosmopolitan mammal.
Blue Jeans Management Proudly Presents - Jarred Christmas & Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Show Hey kids, grab your parents, parents grab your cash and come do…
‘Write what you know!’ they say.
Following on from her successful ‘Ella’ tour, Annette will captivate you with The Ladies Of Jazz.
“One can only hope there’s some life altering catastrophe around the corner for Lexx” (Broadway Baby 2015).
Back for a fourth year, the GYF New Comedian of the Year is again on the lookout for the best up and coming comedians from Yorkshire and beyond.
The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is.
After a severe case of writer's block, Owen has thrown caution to the wind and decided to let a child write his show for him.
Magicked! – Everyone loves Harry Potter, and in tribute to the world’s favourite pubescent wizard, this summer, tonight’s show assumes the form of an improvised tribute to Ha…
Star of Israel's thriving dance scene, Sharon Eyal presents the London premiere of L-E-V Dance Company, whose name nods to the Hebrew word for heart: 'lev'.
The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is.
Ireland's finest hip hop musical comedian is back at Underbelly Festival for four nights only! Using his trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, …
The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is.
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting,…
The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is.
TOMMY STEELE RETURNS TO LONDON’S COLISEUM 60 YEARS AFTER STARRING IN RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA! As his legion of fans already know, Tommy Steele – Brit…
Standup and improv comedy unite in one explosively funny night! Join us as a group of experienced improvisers weave a (dramatic! funny! exciting!) story in three acts based on the …
The Big Fat Running show is about .
If proximity x tolerance over time = relationship then surely there’s a formula for true love? Join Rosa as she uses playground maths and poetry to explore her misadventures in m…
If ‘proximity x tolerance over time = relationship’ then surely there’s a formula for true love?Join Rosa as she uses to playground maths and poetry to explore her misadventures in…
Don your flat cap, grab your whippet and come and join us for the launch of 2018’s Great Yorkshire Fringe! Lineup to include Tony Slattery, Harry & Chris, Thin…
Don your flat cap, grab your whippet and come and join us for the launch of 2018’s Great Yorkshire Fringe! Lineup to include Paul Foot, Tony Slattery, Harry & …
Join us for our summer showcase fundraising gala at Brighton Open Air Theatre on July 3rd for an extravagant evening of everything Fringe! See all your Fringe favourites from our 2…
The Pin: Backstage (Edinburgh Fringe Preview) After 3 multi-award winning series on BBC Radio 4, “the next Mitchell and Webb” (Times) are going back to the F…
This time-limited devising project welcomes the return of Briony O’Callaghan, a professional director, who, working with a select number of Year 10 - 13 student…
Vibe Arts are delighted to be working with the St Dunstan's College Dance Company for their first appearance in this year’s Arts Festival.
West End Magic presents: A series of one man monthly magic shows for all the family, featuring some of the best magicians including top members of the Magic Circle.
Fringe legend and 'Outright King of Live Comedy' (The Times) Jason Byrne is opening the doors again for more comedy chaos.
In this comedy of manners, double-entendres and double-crossings, an Englishman, an Irishman, a Scotsman and a dandy, compete for the hand of a rich bachelorette – but is she all…
A brand new show from Viv Groskop, star of BBC1's 'This Week' and Radio 4's 'Its Just a Joke Comrade'.
Back for 2018! Another fantastic day out for art lovers everywhere.
Sketch comedy hat-trick PÖJJ bring you their debut show.
Join the irrepressible Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing.
“Hello” La Voix is the brand new show from ‘Ab Fab the Movie’ star La Voix! La Voix’s new show is a feast for the senses, with a show featuring her amazing live musicians, side-s…
Ever find yourself singing along to music on the radio and then realising the lyrics are kind of messed up? Do you know the words to all of Eminem’s songs but some bits you rap j…
Two little cripples sitting in a tree k-i-s-s—Wait! How did two cripples get up a tree? Come see Spring Day, voted Brooklyn’s Best Comedian, tell true tales of a spastic Sid and …
Chris Woodley’s autobiographical solo show ‘The Soft Subject (A Love Story)’ invites us back into the classroom to learn about love, loss and The Little Mermaid.
With Marc Almond as your spiritual guide, what could possibly go wrong? From the team that brought you ‘Get Fit With Bruce Willis’, ‘Painted Love’ follows a washed up singer-songw…
A series of one man monthly magic shows for all the family, featuring some of the best magicians including top members of the Magic Circle.
Two English gentlemen (or are they?) pull surprises out of the hat (and the audience).
Fringe theatre can be some of the most exciting and rewarding work out there, but all too often it’s unpaid and can price ordinary people out of the industry.
Earth’s Funniest Footwear are back for their 10th brand new show.
Oozing Gloop, the world’s premiere autistic, green, drag-queen/queer alchemist, is here to help you survive the 21st century, champion the communist hypothesis and put on the ol’…
Coming off the back of an international tour of Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
A belly dance showcase presenting incredible talent from around the world.
What's your tipple? Pint of lager and a packet of cheese and onion crisps? How about an evening being transported to the White Oak pub where you will meet an eclectic mix of ch…
Jerry Hall bursts her way into Brighton Fringe, in this riot of a cabaret developed at Soho Theatre.
Marcel Lucont’s Cabaret Fantastique featured not a single person in character, and was all the better for it.
History; Comedy; Songs.
A love story set in World War I follows the lives of three Irish air aces of the Royal Flying Corps against the background of great upheaval and change.
Spilt Milk are back in Brighton and they’re milkier than ever! After a great run at Brighton Fringe 2017 they are returning to Brighton to spread the love and calcium.
The man they call ‘Daddy Fatsacks’ returns with the single greatest event, not just in comedy but in modern socio-political history.
What if Frankenstein’s monster were transported to our modern-day technological world and treated with the same fear and disgust he encountered in the original story? Not so hard…
For queers and their allies who like their cabaret feminist, political, patriarchy-smashing, sex positive, riot grrl and kick ass, Pussy Liquor is most definitely the night for you…
Think you know game shows? Think again, as this new show comes to Brighton, that will make you laugh like a child.
Come stretch, unwind, strengthen and get to know your body more during a day of yoga, meditation and celebration at Brighton’s newest and most attractive studio.
RUNNING CAN BE FUN[NY].
After a severe case of writer’s block, Owen has thrown caution to the wind and decided to let a six year old child write his show for him.
Join us for our one-off Fringe City night-time special.
By popular demand! Original musical journey from 400 AD Boerthelm’s Tun to present day Bom-Bane’s, with portraits of all the colourful inhabitants along the way.
After a sell-out success at Brighton Fringe 2017, ‘The Frow Show’ returns with this superb sketch comedy show.
Post-drag, post-gender, impossible to beat, performance avalanche and avant-garde legend ‘David Hoyle’ returns for unmissable evening of high comedy, sound, vision, paint and song.
After sold out festival runs and a sold-out international tour, coming to Brighton Fringe is Ben McCarthy’s brand new show ‘Nevermind’.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts media and arts professionals from all over the globe.
For the first time ever in the UK…TWO classic Billy Joel albums performed in their entirety… in ONE sensational show.
Following last year’s sell-out performances, vocalist Edana Minghella returns with ‘From Ella to Elvis’: gorgeous songs of love and longing from jazz standards to contemporary clas…
An extremely funny yet entirely unerotic journey that begins in a public toilet.
Loves Songs is a little one-woman-show that explores the personal and political puzzles of our love lives through the autobiographical poems of a hopeless romantic - with some rap,…
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A king is forced to choose between love and political expediency.
Brighton’s much-loved resident satirists with their unique brand of topical comedy, all wrapped up in Brighton Fringe award-winner Mark Brailsford’s festival package.
Unfortunately, I was only able to see the first two acts of Fringe Sessions due to time constraints, which was so disappointing as there was so much talent.
Harriet’s back in Brighton and she’s brushed her hair specially.
All aboard! Full steam ahead on SS Freedonia for the craziest show at Brighton Fringe.
Tonight was Brighton's chance to show the size of its heart – and its wallet.
Bringing us four short scenes, Puck’s Players – consisting of Bill Poulton, Phillip Lee and Aaron Thaddeus Lee – were able to exhibit outstanding versatility as performers, d…
Come and have your mind fried, and witness David Terrence conduct the live unboxing of a comedy, mind-reading show, demonstrating all the likely ingredients of a mind-blowing show …
Flamboyant, political and riotously funny, Luke Wright creates inventive poems with loads of heart.
Solo exhibition of abstract art in real metals.
Gentleman juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb.
A new writing comedy exploring what happens when the ‘mad’ women of Shakespeare find themselves dead, together, and angry.
Join local comedian Ben Carter on his debut hour, as he desperately attempts to boost his social circle, whether dressed as the lonely front half of a pantomime camel or a lousy fl…
Wired Theatre follow on from their show last year, And Love Walked In, with this new sequel, Always, With a Love That's True.
Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips.
Fringe City is a free outdoor event in the centre of Brighton taking place every weekend of Brighton Fringe 2018.
Free creative-fun for families.
Fringe City Family Picnic is a free outdoor event taking place on the 5th and 26th May in the Pavilion Gardens, a showcase of family friendly shows, plus free fun activities for ch…
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Is it a show? Is it a disco? Is it a party? It's all that and more! The essence of the unique club night that has swept through Britain’s party scene comes to this life i…
‘Inside The Fringe’ shines a light on some of the artistic and cultural talents that make up Brighton Fringe.
The Maydays invite you to tear up the Fringe in the name of comedy! You choose performances or events from the Fringe Guide and then delight as these award-winning improvisers give…
This show is the perfect way to start off your night at Brighton Fringe, as you spend an hour in the company of some top-class comedy hosts, such as Vladimir McTavish, in an early …
It’s a comedy bonanza! A brand-new stand-up comedy selection from Laughing Horse.
The Shame Show invites you to get involved in a dark game show based on the world-famous, politically-incorrect party-game, Cards Against Humanity.
A different show each day. The best of Brighton’s cabaret, opera, comedy all under Broadway Lounge. See our website for the daily schedule.
A selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
Do you believe in.
Get ready for the comedy ride of your life as Ben spins thrillers, self-help books, romances and fairy tales out of thin air, his own mind and the audience in front of him.
A sensational line-up of Fringe favourites assemble to launch Brighton Fringe 2018.
The launch of Brighton Fringe 2018 at The Warren.
The “slightly soiled bearpit of a show” (G Scene) returns.
The legendary Fringe Club returns to the Warren in 2018 with it’s own version of the legendary night out, Silent Disco.
John Godber’s Bouncers in a new version by Maurice Bessman Boisterous tear up the stage in a revamped production of the John Godber award- winning classic about a…
West End Magic presents:A series of one man monthly magic shows for all the family, featuring some of the best magicians including top members of the Magic Circle.
The Martini Lounge has gone back to its roots! Revisiting those heady days in the beautiful basement bar of The Royal Court Theatre and once again filling the stage with…
The After School Club bring you their debut production of Sophie, Ben, and Other Problems by Conor Burke.
Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith Aliens love underpants Of every shape and size But there are no un…
I went in expecting to hate FacePlant's The Service.
Come and join The Banana Bunch – Bex Darmody, Annalea Doyle and Emma Stroud as three bananas on the run from the boring, mundane and downright crazy world we live …
The Schlocky Horror Improv Show” is a completely improvised B-Movie! Host and director Ross Hepburn - with the help of your suggestions - brings to life a brand new, never-befor…
Fringe in Mount Gambier is back with another extravaganza taking over the Cave Garden with a program of world-class performers and local artistic talent.
Fringe@REC is a multi-arts presentation at Reynella East College.
Be careful who you wish for… Electric with suspense and with a shocking twist, this edge-of-your-seat, rarely seen thriller by the UK’s greatest crime writer is rediscovered i…
The Science of bubbles, a fun filled event full of soap bubble, smoke inside bubbles, giant bubbles, square bubbles even kids inside bubbles, pop explains to the children the scien…
Cosmo The Clown Presents A Bit of Fun & Magic Roll up, roll up and let Cosmo entertain you with magic, comedy, music and dance.
Pet Slugs and Rock and Roll!!! Join the cast of the award-winning I Hate Children Children’s Show as they take your whole family on a non-stop sugar rush of live music, funny so…
Complete show-off Nath Valvo is asking the big questions.
Don’t miss Bingo Jack this Fringe.
Don’t miss this absolutely hilarious, ridiculous and joyful celebration of love and agony expressed through comedy, song, poetry, philosophy and interpretive dance.
The AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS are back with their ‘Ocean’ show.
The Original and still the BEST “Best of Fringe”.
After three highly successful years in Adelaide The very best in late-night Fringe Comedy is back! Four top-notch comedians are picked from venues across the Fringe especially f…
A decade since he left Berlin, armed with an accordion, some hotpants and a dream, Hans has decided it’s time to Advance Australia’s Flair! In homage to the country he now calls…
Since 2002 the locally produced, original Rhino Room Late Show has been a ‘must see’ late night Fringe event for comedy fans and Fringe artists alike.
Back by popular demand! Barry Priori - Adelaide’s Funniest Deaf guy, is showing off his oh so Naughty Hands once again for 2 more shows.
Legends Band,fronted by perennial popular Adelaide vocalist,presenter and comedian,Paul Reading, present a tribute concert to three of their favourite artists, Rod Stewart,Van the …
Dance the night away with Adelaide’s hottest party boat and live acts on the Inner Harbour of Port Adelaide.
SMASH HIT of 2017 is BACK!! Grossed Out Game Show is riotously noisy fun for kids aged 5-13 years.
Switch SA is proud to announce its 2 part shows of Fringe 2018.
This is an ongoing womanifesto, call to arms, protest party and long hard kiss from surreal showgurl, obscene beauty queen and sex clown - Betty Grumble.
Get yourself ready Australia, America’s favourite daytime TV show is coming down under! That’s right Sharon Van de Meer (two years probation DUI) and Shaleese Wildcat (People�…
The blues exists in Adelaide in all of its glorious variations.
EVERY CHILD GOES INSIDE THEIR OWN BUBBLE A new adventure from the world’s most entertaining bubble duo.
Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro and with four critically acclaimed masters of their craft in tow, the Alan Kelly Gang sit firmly at the cutting edge of the tradition…
Girls just want to have fun! And that’s why The Adeladies are back for another year at the Fringe! Enjoy the Fringe’s premier selection of the very best in female comedy, with…
Can’t decide what to see? Let our tour guides take you on a magical mystery tour of the Fringe.
Who, What, Where, When? There’s so much to choose from at the Adelaide Fringe! And if you can’t decide which international comedians to see at the Fringe, then this is the show…
It’s me or the cordial! A story about break-ups and cordial: nine parts fact, one part fiction.
Fresh from his successful 2017 debut solo performance at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Brought to you by the people behind the cult hit Late Night Comedy at The Producers, The 6 O’Clock Show is an early show with a difference.
International street theatre sensation Mr.
The new Royal Adelaide Hospital has three galleries along the main Outpatients corridor, level 3, accessible to the public.
With comedy, cabaret & fun for all the family to enjoy Huggers returns to Adelaide with enough variety to entertain all ages.
West End Star and Edinburgh Cabaret Award nominee Ben is a unique artist: teller of tall tales, mad inventor and sleight-of-hand master.
We can all recall that one special toy which, even in adulthood, puts a smile on our face when we think of it, and ‘The Velveteen Rabbit Musical Show’ is about such a toy.
Join us here at the Buckingham Arms Hotel every Sunday afternoon for the Fringe Lodge Acoustic Sessions.
A revolving line-up of fine International and Australian comedians that are performing at shows around the Adelaide Fringe in an hour of hilarious stand-up comedy.
World record bubble-ologist Marty McBubble will blow you away with his amazing bubble creations and the incredible science that makes them possible.
The music of Johnny Cash spanned almost 50 years from the start of his career in 1955 with the legendary Sun Records, through to the now equally famous American Recordings, until h…
Australia’s biggest and most authentic Bon Jovi Tribute Show is here! This show captures the essence of what this great band is about, the passion & hunger of the early years and t…
From a creator of “Best of Fringe Variety”.
A variety show of absurdist comedy.
Come and enjoy food and wine on our beautiful Vardon Ave, Cafe style alfresco dining with a lovely bottle of wine and watch the show float by.
After 7 sell-out years, The Laughing Horse is back with more of the finest UK comedians to hit the Fringe.
Join us as we share the colour, the sounds and magic of the Adelaide Fringe - with the world.
Enjoy a whole weekend of events in Goolwa, a full weekend program coming soon! March 9, 10 & 11! Centenary Hall, Goolwa library, Signal Point Gallery, Jaralde Park , The Goolwa Wha…
Adelaide Fringe Comedy Showcase returns chock full of some of the best comedians from across the Fringe, both local & International.
Whether you like to dance or design, move or make, paint or play, we’ve got it all.
The Xtremo Show is a late night fire Fiesta of explosive proportions starring Australia’s leading edge fire entertainment company Fiesta creations.
Adelaide born globe trotting vagrant Bill Egan returns home with his uplifting, light hearted look at the darker corners of modern life.
A variety improv comedy show featuring some of the best acts in the world… and the most currently available.
Get your old-school 50s gear on and make like Greased Lightning to the ARC Campbelltown for some hard-hitting roller derby action! The T Birds will be taking on the Pink Ladies i…
The Stand Up Show is back! For the fourth year in a row the Stand Up Show will be bringing the best comedians in town together in one place.
The Skeleton Club are here to save music! Bold claim, they know! Yet, they’re sticking by it and coming at you with their new cover experience.
Winston Ruddle AKA Papa Africa, the director and founder of Cirque Africa, brings to Adelaide Fringe for the first time ever his solo comedy clown and stand up show.
Hundreds of Fringe artists fly into Adelaide every year for the Fringe. Catch them at the departures terminal for three Fridays across the Fringe!
A comedian walks into a bar.
Electra House proudly introduces the Fringe Gin Garden from 16th February - 18th March 2018.
Demi Lardner is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals before they are able to digest other types of food.
Like Morecambe and Wise smashed together with the two best Spice Girls (Sporty and Scary), Michelle Brasier and Laura Frew have created a brand-new show that easily puts to rest an…
British comedian Terry North introduces the very best in International Comedy with this rotating line-up of top-notch comedians who are visiting Adelaide.
The #SCCFringe ArtSpace is an opportunity for friends and family to come together in a creative and imaginative market style gathering.
“Pick” is back again! Following Edinburgh Fringe’s popular show, “Pick” presents a variety of artists performing a short “taster” of their show.
Adelaide’s #1 Clown Magician Bumbles the Clown is getting his 2018 Adelaide Fringe on with a brand new BUBBLE show! The moment Bumbles comes on stage wearing pencil glasses and a s…
Are you a fan of Trivia? Stand-up? Karaoke? Well this is the show for you.
Tom Smith dresses as a woman to take us on a musical journey through stories of the marginalised and eccentric.
Back for a 7th year! Catch the very best the Fringe has to offer with a huge range of exceptional acts every night in this slick, fun spectacle.
As seen on ABC’s Comedy NextGen.
The Bollywood Flashmob is back!! With SELL OUT workshops over the last 3 years, don’t miss your chance to shake those hips, twist the lightbulb and bounce your way through Bollyw…
In similar fashion to the Variety Jam shows that happen all year round, the Adelaide Fringe edition of Variety Jam brings music, comedy, magic and more.
This show is not for you.
Now in its eleventh year prepare for a program packed full of circus, comedy, music, dance, visual art and free family entertainment! With a mix of local, national and internationa…
Maybe not the best game show.
We’re bringing the Fringe to the Vale.
SOLD OUT Perth Fringe World 2017 SELL OUT SHOWS Edinburgh Fringe 2017 4 Stars ‘You’ll never look at a bubble performer the same way again.
So who was Hollywood’s first Australian? Bet you thought it was Errol Flynn? But no, that was not even close.
Rob Hunter (writer ‘Rosehaven’, ‘Spicks & Specks’, ‘Get Krack!n’, ‘You’re Skitting Me’, ‘Late O’clock’) presents a brand new bunch of oddball stand-up and sketches in a show guaran…
In a fast-moving world where no one stays in one place for long, Love Letters to the Public Transport System seeks to find and thank the people who transport us daily; to friends, …
Hear Fringe Society staff and participants discuss how you can be part of the largest open access arts festival in the world.
Ladies and gentlemen.
After the death of the great songstress and singer Amy Winehouse in July 2011 there was a void that was left.
An eclectic collection and exhibition of Port Community Arts Centre Members artworks - fabrics, mosaics, printmaking, drawing, woodwork, watercolour, ceramics, oils - explore our m…
A true-life story of hope & the power of imagination! When the writer, Jessica Clements was nine she lived in Canberra.
From the Red Right Hand and the Long Black Veil, to Delilah and Miss Otis Regrets, we have told tales of love and murder through song for centuries.
Adelaide’s Southern Outdoor Fringe Hub over two massive weekends.
A family friendly event including Cool 4 Kids entertainment and shows, face painting, balloon sculpting, outdoor games plus lunch and a drink provided for every guest.
Guilt Free Comedy Roadshow! Featuring Clare Morgan, Richo, Shad Wicka, Caleb Day, Lachlan Gordon and Peter James! A riot of comedic talent from Far North Queensland rolls into Adel…
Church of the Trinity and Trinity Sessions present Fringe Church where you can be inspired by music from Adelaide’s Tara Carragher, Snooks La Vie, Courtney Robb, Cosmo Thundercat a…
Love is in the air this February! Literally.
Finger Bun are back! Now and for the first time ever, Finger Bun will put the titans of rock from the UK and Oz head to head in a competition unlike any other.
SHAKE YOUR BOOTY 70S DISCO SHOW features a 12 piece band performing solid gold disco hits at THE GOV, including 70s Disco dance classics from The Bee Gees, Earth Wind and Fire, Hot…
Born beneath the storm clouds of Sydney’s recently introduced “lockout laws” (currently draining the magic from a once-vibrant nightlife), this continually shifting mobile street a…
This unmissable acoustic experience debuts it’s all-star collaboration of Lindsay Field, Sam See and Glyn Mason for one night only at the 2018 Adelaide Fringe.
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL ROSS Michael Ross’s biting satire delivers a piece very much for our times, reflecting on the dignity and many indignities of labour.
‘Charolais‘ takes the age old story of female jealousy and gives it a new twist: the other woman is cow, a literal one, a purebred Charolais (French) heifer.
Equal parts historical and hysterical explore the history of gin through story and song, as we stumble and soar through tales of love and women, gin and secrets travelling through …
BILLY ‘T’ (William Snell) & his 5 piece band present the Johnny Cash Tribute Show.
The hottest ticket of the Adelaide Fringe Festival is for the opening weekend Comedy Gala at The Royalty Theatre.
Hot tribute band RUMOURS perform the music of Fleetwood Mac at 2018 Fringe.
Join us in the heart of Gawler at Walker Place for the Gawler Fringe Opening Event.
On a spring day in 1939, The Prince of Soul, Marvin Gaye, was born to loving parents in Washington DC and became one of the elite few who shaped the sound of Motown in the 1960’s…
With seats at the back reserved for the adults, the children are encouraged to sit on the floor right up against the stage for this lovely show that aims to educate and entertain i…
“Miles ahead of the rest” – The Clothesline “5-stars” – GlamAdelaide Sold out in 2017 and back by popular demand, this all Adelaide-based production sees a complete p…
Dance the night away with Adelaide’s hottest party boat and live acts along the Inner Harbour.
Join Lewis & Lowe with Hayley Pearson for the Nova & RCC Fringe Gala, showcasing the best of what Royal Croquet Club has to offer this Fringe.
A hilarious and heartbreaking coming-of-age story that interweaves killer tunes, dance and rap with the autobiographical poems of a hopeless romantic.
Littlefield NYC is proud to present “Generous Laughs,” a charity comedy show benefiting the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence, featuring some of New York City’s most exciting come…
The Laser Comedy Show is a live improvised comic book created using laser reactive technology drawn and voice acted by US performance artist Chris Fair.
Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No.
The Showstoppers are here to make your kids’ Christmas story wishes come true! Welcome to our Christmas grotto where the The Showstoppers are here to make your kids’ Ch…
The Dreamweaver Quartet invite you to open up your third eye The Society is part-show and part self-help group Ten Thousand Million Love Stories is a two-person, multi-character sh…
An improvised drag extravaganza to raise money for Mermaids UK! Werking it onstage we have: Brent Would Christian Adore and Eaton Messe Sue Gives A F*ck Ariel Starbuck The Barebac…
London Musical Theatre Orchestra presents A Christmas Carol.
Selladoor Family presents Guess How Much I Love You.
The raucous & uproarious musical that reveals inner secrets & truths of recording audiobooks by star Sarah Naughton incorporates stand-up comedy, dance, immersive theater, and trad…
Constella OperaBallet return to the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells this November with their award-winning Sideshows.
Comedian & hoop-dancer Mimi Fischer (from The Chris Gethard Show) is 64 years young & announcing her first solo show: A Late Bloomer.
Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
The Counterfeit Seventies comes to the Playhouse for the very first time this October! Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique S…
Free Stand-Up comedy show with all donations given to Lady Parts Justice! Come join at Local 138 on Thursday, 11/2 at 8pm.
Join award-winning songwriter and musician David Gibb on a musical journey through his hilarious and often surreal imagination.
This hilarious live show of the podcast called Ghosted Stories invites guests to talk about their crappy dating situations & stories of being ghosted to make dating less frightenin…
Pippa Evans Presents… – Join Pippa Evans (founder member of Showstoppers) and some of her favourite improvisers as they explore the world through your eyes and theirs.
Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
An evening of comedy featuring some of the top comedians from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe including some of the winners and nominees of the lastminute.
“Lavender Menace”, according to Wikipedia, were “an informal group of lesbian radical feminists formed to protest the exclusion of lesbians and lesbian issues from the fem…
Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
A much-loved and highly respected BBC journalist, Victoria Derbyshire has spent 20 years finding the human story behind the headlines.
Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
In this hilarious solo show, one woman plays over 25 different characters from inside a kitchen cupboard.
Michael Grandage Company and Headlong present the world première of James Graham's new play LABOUR OF LOVE, starring Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig.
Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
A night of stand-up comedy and improv featuring love stories unfolding in front of your eyes – every one new and made up on the spot!
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Sold out AMC (2016) and were accordingly awarded a coveted Fringe sell-out laurel.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Master of Cretan lute George Xylouris and Jim White (Dirty Three), a most innovative and charismatic drummer, are creating a musical duo.
Planet Earth III is a low-budget, one-man nature documentary, set in a future where our worst predictions came true – following ecological collapse, thousands of endangered speci…
Every year a sell-out! The UK’s first and premier award for live comedy.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world.
Brahms’ powerful Deutches Requiem, Rheinberger’s exquisite unaccompanied double-choir Mass in Eflat, Cantus Missae, and Monteverdi motets performed by one of Scotland’s foremos…
An impromptu evening of entertainment.
A charismatic charmer and a smasher of pianos.
Join us in the stunning Playfair Library for this combined exhibition and fashion show.
Up the dark, dark stairs, upon the bloody gallows of soft rock, through the oubliette of cheese, into the torture chamber of disco, you are welcomed to the Late Night Pop Dungeon.
Accordionist Paul Chamberlain returns to the Fringe with a programme of original works and transcriptions from Russia, France, Spain and Argentina - including pieces by Khachaturia…
Sure, Edinburgh’s pretty awesome, but Melbourne Fringe is one of the most adventurous, edgy, exciting festivals around (even if we do say so ourselves).
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
The final anarchic annual two-hour charity variety show celebrating the life and random irresponsibility of the godfather of British alternative comedy, filled with bizarre acts, e…
Svelt, intelligent, adorable balladeer trapped inside the body of an oversized, oft-bearded folk ogre.
Returning for the 15th year is the art show where you can make a difference – come along and you’ll be raising vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Brand new, late-night game show from the award-winning, critically-acclaimed Goose.
As we mark 70 years of this phenomenal festival we want to take stock and explore the future of the Fringe.
A specialist corporate evening which brings a hand-picked selection of top acts from the Edinburgh Fringe.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Jim Everett, AKA Jimmy Francis, is relatively new to comedy.
American wanderer Julie Byrne’s second album, Not Even Happiness, vividly archives what would have otherwise been lost to the road – bustling roadside diners, the stars over the …
Dino Wiand plays the Yorkshire Ripper, who has been allowed out of prison on a rehab program to perform a stand-up comedy routine, which he uses to discuss his plans for orchestrat…
Comedy sketches and satirical comments with an Edinburgh twist from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Ready to take your show to England’s largest arts festival? Want to showcase your work to a fresh audience? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, this is the event for yo…
The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected. If you’re passionate about the Fringe, come and be heard.
Dino Wiand plays the Yorkshire Ripper, who has been allowed out of prison on a rehab program to perform a stand-up comedy routine, which he uses to discuss his plans for orchestrat…
I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change is earnestly performed by a youthful and small cast – the reason for scraping the second star – but the uninspired script and the overa…
Join Outstanding Canadian Comedy Award winner Rachelle Elie in her boisterous, bawdy romp through the multiple manifestations of love and relationships.
This playful, innovative and interactive play follows a young engineer trying to follow her heart and fall in love for the first time, against the ever-present pressure from her st…
Men have all the power.
If you like profanity, women and very catchy tunes then Meat Market is for you.
Sex clown, wild woman and surreal showgirl, the award-winning, head-spinning Betty Grumble returns to Edinburgh with her flesh riot of laughing love and ecosex.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
After five Fringe successes, celebrated vocalist James Lambeth returns with pianist Steve Hamilton.
Irish mind reader Tomas McCabe is back with a new show for 2017! Following a hugely successful tour of Ireland, Tomas is bringing his abilities across the sea to the Edinburgh Frin…
Bringing you the best comedy the fringe has to offer, The Really Great Compilation Show presents some of the biggest names gracing Edinburgh, as well as some amazing up-and-comers.
Award-winning comedian Edy Hurst presents a debut work of comic ingenuity and imagination, plundering against forces far beyond his reach to create the world’s greatest theme par…
Scotland’s LGBT a capella singing sensation is back at the Fringe! Loud and Proud, Scotland’s LGBT choir, performs its annual Fringe concert in support of Scotland’s HIV and Hepati…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
It was the race they said Clinton couldn’t lose.
Edinburgh Fringe’s biggest and best mixed bill magic night! The best illusion, magic and cabaret acts from the Fringe have assembled for one night only at Gilded Balloon’s biggest …
The Consort of Voices return to Canongate for the ninth successive year, presenting another varied and eclectic programme of music, this year with an emphasis on Scandinavian compo…
Wicked musical comedy from the political parody specialists, singing truth to power for their ninth – and final – year at the Fringe, previewing new material targeting Bolshevi…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Carthy, AKA Mr Scruff, is renowned for his hugely popular eclectic mix of music which fits between soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, Latin, African, ska, disco, house, funk.
For one night only, the Chortle Award-winning ladies and gentlemen of Austentatious swap their bonnets and breeches to raise money for Waverley Care.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Declan Amphlett is going into his fourth year at Cambridge, and has just returned from a year abroad in France.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Audience favourite Patrick Monahan brings his high energy comedy style with hilarious and engaging topical and observational material to his brand-new Game Show!
Since bursting onto the Madrid DIY scene, Hinds – Ana Perrote, Carlotta Cosials, Ade Martin and Amber Grimbergen – have mastered a raw and playful sound all their own.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe Participants.
This is the year 1929, Tom is a happy, wealthy and young broker who lives in London and whose life is about to radically change.
Three unconventional mimes show their ridiculous life of living in the world of mime.
John Bryden plays music by Haydn and Schubert in a series of recitals on the Cathedral Steinway.
‘The first time I heard Andrea Carlson, I was in love!’ (Charlie Silvestri, UpCloseAndAcoustic.
By day, this city’s streets are bright and orderly, but by night, it is the playground of shysters and crooks, smugglers and thieves.
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s largest open access festival, with over 1,100 events across every art form in over 400 venues.
A dirty, disused room, empty except for a box with lots of holes in it.
You’ve heard them on the radio and seen them on the television, now join William Hanson and Diana Mather, leading etiquette experts, live on stage in this tongue-in-teacup foray in…
As Britain emerges from the Second World War, change is afoot in the far-flung Empire.
It’s Shakespeare performed in a completely new way: a Shakespeare play condensed to the size of one woman, Emily Carding, and the way she deals with the audience.
Period production set in India in the 1940s, staging a spiritual journey two people take as they step foot into the theatre of life.
An hour of creative stand-up from this multiple award finalist (“Very strong payoffs” Chortle).
Cabaret diva Cat Loud is venturing down the rabbit hole on a spicy musical adventure, stumbling upon songstresses and local legends in a unique bluesy variety show.
We’re in a karaoke bar somewhere in Asia.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
A light-hearted unofficial free walking tour of the Fringe, meeting outside Burgers and Beer Grillhouse at 10:30 – ending in a 15-20 professional magic show in The Newsroom on Le…
Dante’s History of the Banished is framed around the conceit that Dante Alighieri, legendary poet who penned the Divine Comedy, is writing a new book about the titular ‘banishe…
A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Henry’s Show Aaaah The Growing Pains of a Neurotic Jew and Joe’s The Confused Sikh Who Loves Curried Mustard.
This original one-man show entitled Prévert: Piano and Poetry, was created and interpreted by the 20-year-old French concert pianist Alexandre Prévert.
I wasn’t really in the mood for this show.
Join us as we spend an hour celebrating the brave, drunken, high, and sex-crazed pioneers that built our civilization one bad choice at a time and watch us as we stumble in their f…
Philip Contini sings your favourite Neapolitan songs with his Be Happy Band live on stage.
A reinterpretation of some of William Shakespeare’s best scenes woven together to create a new story about two young lovers.
The title of Hegley’s show refers to his latest book, Peace, Love and Potatoes, a perfect example of the juxtaposition between the common and the conceptual found throughout his …
The best stand-ups and storytellers on the Fringe come together as The Rat Pack celebrates five sell-out years with a different line-up every day, plus occasional live music and ca…
Michael is live in Edinburgh for another game of On The Ball, alongside great live music and your Sunday Boasts.
2017 is their last year! Edinburgh’s favourite purveyors of sousaphone-fuelled brassy honkstep will be hanging up their horns at the end of this year.
The Scottish Godmother and multi award-winning comedian Janey Godley (acclaimed comic famous for her Trump is a c*nt protest) and her award-winning comedian daughter Ashley Storrie…
Join Aaron Ayjay as he takes a comedic and sometimes musical journey through dating, marriage, divorce, death and other life experience stuff from his point of view…
Different top-tier comedians take to the stage each night to deliver five to ten minutes of their material.
Come one, come all – come join us, the University of Sheffield’s comedy society, in this wonderful Basement Bar at 48 Below, as we dazzle you with our sketch comedians and stan…
The Nick Ross Orchestra presents Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era.
After amazing audiences for two years with groundbreaking Strictly Come Trancing, the Fringe’s first and best hypnotist returns with a brand-new hypnotic experience.
“An epic improvised comedy battle. Who wins? You decide!”
A free lunchtime showcase of established and up and coming acts offering tasters of their shows. Six acts plus MC Alastair Sadler.
Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours.
With the combination of classic melody and innovative performing methodology, the concert will demonstrate the charms of traditional Chinese music and dance with the spirits of the…
Returning for a fifth year, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents some of the best names in children’s entertainment. Hosted by Bec Hill, full line up at forthone.com
Every member of our Blueswater Presents family will be playing a set in a raucous showcase that will present the best blues music the Fringe has to offer.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Smitten are a minimalist smoky pop trio.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
As we mark 70 years of this phenomenal festival we want to take stock and explore what the Fringe should look like in the future.
For one night only Proud Camden is hosting a night of music and comedy with an all killer no filler line up: Australian comedy rock artist Huw Joseph, the incredible talent of quir…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Vocals and guitar are performed live (Phil and Dave), along with complex backing tracks to provide a full band sound experience.
International workshop, professional development and networking event.
Lucy and Jim are on their own.
Planet Earth III is a low-budget, one-man nature documentary, set in a future where our worst predictions came true – following ecological collapse, thousands of endangered speci…
Award-winning vocalist Ali presents a showcase of the most powerful songs ever written on love and loss, within blues and jazz.
Following sell-out success in 2016, Edinburgh Music Theatre will be returning with another fantastic musical production for all the family this August.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
The Lemon Bucket Orkestra is Canada’s only balkan-klezmer-gypsy-party-punk super-band.
Bala Baile is an Edinburgh-based Latin quartet.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Cell Block Soweto: An A Cappella Gang Show by After Freedom is a new a cappella show telling stories of five prisoners confined in one of Johannesburg’s prisons.
Shakespeare’s Macbeth is one of the world most renowned plays, however this year the production will be performed in an entirely unique style, that of traditional Cantonese opera…
Nominated for best play by the Anti-Trafficking Foundation in 2016.
After amazing audiences for two years with groundbreaking Strictly Come Trancing, the Fringe’s first and best hypnotist returns with a brand-new hypnotic experience.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe Participants.
Janice Forsyth presents her celebrated show from the BBC’s venue in Edinburgh, with up-to-date coverage, highlights and top interviews from across the Edinburgh festivals.
The Blueswater is the band behind the award-winning show Blues! They will be performing five high-energy late night gigs at one of Scotland’s best small music venues, The Jazz Bar.
Funbox at the Fringe! Join Gary, Anya and Kevin (the former stars of The Singing Kettle) for songs and silliness that all the family can enjoy! The Funbox has everything you need i…
Join Ewan Spence and the team behind the BAFTA nominated ‘Edinburgh Fringe Radio Show And Podcast’ at this year’s daily recordings of the live show in the Rose Theatre .
New for 2017! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly.
Organists Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral), Nicholas Wearne (Birmingham Conservatoire) and Joseph Beech (St Mary’s Cathedral) perform popular organ works on the Cathedral’s mi…
Been over a decade since this multi-award winning comedian played the fringe.
Thom Peterson is The Amazing Guy! A one-man flash mob of magic and comedy.
Choosing a title from the loose flyers offered up by audience members, Hivemind’s quintet compose two improvised half-an-hour jaunts.
It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe.
Get ready to immerse yourself as Edinburgh becomes your playground thanks to GooseChase and the Adelaide Fringe! Edinburgh’s biggest scavenger hunt, The Fringe Game challenges yo…
Award-winning comedian Rahul Kohli picks up to five of the best upcoming acts on the circuit right now, for a late-night comedy extravaganza! Including some very secret special gue…
The Singing Psychic returns! Best Show, Funny Women 2016 nominee.
Experience the joy of live music at the museum as the best contemporary talents take inspiration from our Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites exhibition to perform traditional …
Walk the historic and dramatic Royal Mile with poet Ken Cockburn.
The sequel to last year’s full house show.
The man who fooled Penn & Teller hits the Edinburgh Festival to assert himself as the pimp among magicians – or so he thinks! With over 20 years of experience as a professional m…
Award-winning, funny and unpredictable wordless puppet show featuring a stunning variety of innovative electro-luminous objects.
Comedian and activist Coltrane returns with another hour of uplifting, Tory-smashing comedy.
Award-winning comedian Rahul Kohli picks up to five of the best upcoming acts on the circuit right now, for a late-night comedy extravaganza! Including some very secret special gue…
Comedian and activist Coltrane returns with another hour of uplifting, Tory-smashing comedy.
City Love provides an honest and hard-hitting look at relationships, starting with a chance encounter between two young London professionals on a night bus.
Hey kids, grab your parents, parents grab your cash and get on down to the best game show in town.
After amazing audiences for two years with groundbreaking Strictly Come Trancing, the Fringe’s first and best hypnotist returns with a brand-new hypnotic experience.
Come watch and be part of this interactive, fun mixture of stand-up and interactive comedy debate as a compere and a number of the best comedians from around the Fringe converge in…
Super Scott returns to the Fringe with his own unique blend of comedy, juggling, magic and more. Expect the unexpected! (Recommended by his mother).
The underground hit of the Fringe returns to Edinburgh after sell-out shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin.
Award-winning comedian off telly and radio dabbles in the occult.
We are Edinburgh Skeptics.
A special stripped-down lineup of The Blueswater play an upbeat swampy set of blues songs decided in advance by fans on social media.
Award-winning, high-energy storyteller Dommy B returns for his fourth consecutive Fringe with magical tales of monsters and mayhem! ‘Really very inspiring.
The Warwick Revue are back with a brand new show that’s nothing like you’ve ever seen before.
The ambiguity and space for misunderstanding in [title of show]’s name and concept are such that it is entirely possible it could put audience members off, but the University of …
Marcel Duchamp was an artist who is famed for creating work in the cubist style and had a huge impact on the conceptual art movement, particularly Dadaism – He’s the one who fa…
Audible presents four weekends of completely free live comedy shows, showcasing the finest acts the festival has to offer, all being recorded for a new Audible stand-up series.
The premise of Alex Love - How to win a Pub Quiz is that the audience become participants in a quiz, having been taught how to actually win it (you get the answers right!).
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Improbable New Musical: The Fringe Lozenge has, as you might expect from the title, a very specific target audience.
Gary Dunn is back! Monkey Magic, is his second show at the Edinburgh Fringe and it’s bigger, badder, and even more bananas than the first! With his trusty sidekick Chico the Monk…
An adrenaline fuelled improvised comedy show where two teams battle to see who can make the audience laugh hardest in the ultimate improvised comedy battle.
In Shit, I’m in Love with you Again, Canadian comic Rachelle Elie relates her life story through the mediums of story, stand-up and song.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Miss Candy AppleBottom, the infamous cross-dressing bearded guitar loop-playing extraordinaire, will dazzle you with an eye-watering array of burlesque, music, comedy and twisted t…
Freaks, undergarments and curiosities! From America’s Wild West to the nether regions in-between comes Eugene, Oregon’s favorite sassy oddity Josephine D’Love, joining forces…
Written by award winning playwright Elinor Cook, Out of Love is a stunning piece of new writing which conveys the absolute power of female friendship, something which is often over…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe.
In the latest text by Mudar Alhaggi, this play is about daily life in the midst of the Syrian war, the waiting and the disappointed illusion that the next day might bring about cha…
Ian was as attractive to women as a drunk rhino so Channel 4 television handed him over to seduction “gurus” who taught him techniques to find love.
Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows.
Now in its tenth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
For lovers of Tennessee Williams and anyone who appreciates good theatre the double bill of Ivan’s Widow and Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen makes for a very rewardin…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe.
‘The King of Edinburgh’ (List) and multi award-winning ‘Podfather’ (Elle) returns with the internet chat show, that all the cool kids who hang around the Omni Centre call RHEFP (RH…
All the way from Austin, Texas, it’s The Cowgirl Mary Old West Puppet Theatre Show.
As her lead character, Helen Fox explains that one out of every two people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
Following on from his hugely successful tour in the south of England, Tomfoolery has revamped and re-toasted his action-packed Beans on Toast show for his Edinburgh Fringe debut! B…
It’s the launch day of the Free Fringe Festival music stages at Biddy Mulligan’s and the Wee Pub featuring a selection of our favourite musical maestros all day.
A thoughtful and well-realised production, this play provides a personal perspective on the debate surrounding American gun ownership.
‘I collect bags of sugar from cafes and restaurants I’m in.
It’s the launch day of the Free Fringe Festival music stages at Biddy Mulligan’s and the Wee Pub featuring a selection of our favourite musical maestros all day.
Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland.
‘Social barriers will dissipate as Rick Molland and Sully O’Sullivan go head-to-head in an epic stand-up comedy battle’ (CultureTrip.
Tragic diva Glenda Campari (Nina Baldini) has travelled the world, searching for her favourite fierce females for this world premiere cabaret.
The second floor of White Stuff becomes a haven for design lovers.
Becky Rimmer, along with her father and mother, Mervyn and Gaye Rimmer, invite you to join them in the celebration of Becky’s Bat Mitzvah! Gaye asks that any young boys coming to t…
Magician Paul Nathan returns to Edinburgh once more with The I Hate Children Children’s Show for an hour of interactive magic, name-calling and the occasional glass of champagne.
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
Back in the 1960s there were seven of these mobile cinemas made for the Ministry of Technology.
Join an expert local guide for a historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s world-famous Old Town.
French theatre group Le Festin de Saturne deliver a wild and engaging clown show, War Pig, following the adventures of young Private Juan and Captain Fidel Castra off to war.
The Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe show returns for a sixth hilarious year with another phenomenal hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across…
Ever wanted to drink whisky, eat cheese, chocolate and scotch eggs while cruising along a canal? Well now you can! Scotch Egg Club brings you a Whisky tasting with a difference, wh…
The Gravel Road Show, featuring the Intoxicating Temperance Sisters, is a world-premiere cabaret that denounces the evils of alcohol consumption.
See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK’s hottest new talent and Edinburgh Fringe newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show.
See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK’s hottest new talent and Edinburgh Fringe newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show.
There is nothing more personal that the truth, and to present the truth of stage is an invariably brave act.
Light your cigarette, put on your evening clothes and grab a cocktail to enjoy Cat Loud, a sexy cabaret performance that will thrill.
Led by superb vocalist Nicole Smit, Queens of the Blues presents a musical celebration of the women who have shaped blues and popular music as we know it, and have gone largely unr…
The Edinburgh Revue returns for its eighth Fringe, bringing you an hour of ‘brave, intelligent, and inventive’ (BroadwayBaby.
Come and witness one of the greatest late-night, mixed-bill shows.
Acclaimed Edinburgh bluesman and lead singer of The Black Diamond Express, Toby Mottershead, presents a solo musical exploration of blues, showing how early guitarists inspired eac…
An immersive audio tour of the Festival Fringe – featuring interviews about its history with many Fringe comedy legends as you walk through the chaos and fun of the 2017 Fringe.
One hundred years of blues, one hour to play it.
Mae Martin (BBC Radio 4’s Mae Martin’s Guide to 21st Century Sexuality, Russell Howard’s Good News) and Australian comic Nick Coyle (Guided Meditation) improvise a variety show bas…
The summer is coming.
The hugely popular show at comedy festivals and theatres worldwide returns for its 10th anniversary year.
This is a very silly comedy about some very serious books (and poems and plays).
Today’s class is about love, heartbreak and The Little Mermaid.
After last year’s sell-out run of their debut show, Harry Baker – ‘Blistering wordplay’ ***** (ThreeWeeks) – and Chris Read – ‘Brilliant’ (Evening Standard) – bring back …
Get your afternoon off to the perfect start with Revill’s Selection.
To mark its 10th Anniversary, the worldwide hit show puts on an extra afternoon special.
Award-winning performer Paula Valluerca, aka Madame Señorita, is committed to reconnect with the pleasure of being a totally deluded idiot.
Award-winning gag merchant and UK Pun Champion 2016, Masai Graham, delivers over 100 clean jokes in just half an hour.
Dino Wiand plays the Yorkshire Ripper, who has been allowed out of prison on a rehab program to perform a stand-up comedy routine, which he uses to discuss his plans for orchestrat…
With over 10 million video views online, internet sensation Rodney delivers a one-hour extravaganza filled with silly one-liners, magic, props and music. Fun for all the family!
They say fame is a fickle friend, and the St Andrews Revue have been lonely for years.
Have a bite to eat and take a seat – you’re in for a treat.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Did you support the #WomensMarch? The only place to march this August is down to this female-led show! A rotating line-up of talented, award-winning, critically acclaimed guests, t…
For the third year, American atheist Bronston Jones sees the state of his nation and mutters ‘God Bless ‘Merica.
What happens when we struggle to do anything? A series of in-development clown and theatre pieces. Themes will include difficulty, struggle, Ludwig Wittgenstein and snakes.
Some people are life’s heroes: leading men and women full of swash, buckle and daring-do.
The UK-based comedian returns with new and hilarious anecdotes and jokes from his many comedy journeys around the world.
The Clan Mucmor Family Circus Show.
A near-immersive theatre show encompassing and delving into the lives of six recovering addicts.
Daddy and Beeje, two self-absorbed, dysfunctional TV presenters, are getting ready for their live chat show.
Beta-males Nathan D’Arcy Roberts (shortlisted for BBC Radio New Comedy Award, 2016) and Ross Smith (So You Think You’re Funny? Semi-Finalist, 2015) explore identity, nostalgia …
If the illustrious names that have performed as part of The Rat Pack Presents is a guide, then it is worth heading along to the Cabaret Voltaire during this year’s festival.
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers.
With over 10 million video views online, internet sensation Rodney delivers a one-hour extravaganza filled with silly one-liners, magic, props and music. Fun for all the family!
Join the funniest acts in Edinburgh as they share classic jokes handed down to them by their family.
How does one describe Betty Grumble? No really, I’m at a loss.
Paul Revill, Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2014, returns to the Fringe with his debut hour.
The 23rd year as the recognised launch pad for future legends.
A selection of five of the hottest up-and-coming comedians at the festival in this stand-up comedy showcase extravaganza, with a different line up daily featuring your headliner Ro…
Sir Michael Caine Award-winning writer and comedian’s new one-man theatre show – a perfect love story in a swimming pool.
To mark its 10th Anniversary, the worldwide hit show puts on an extra afternoon special.
Established as one of the best shows of the Fringe. Four comedians, different to the early show. Two hours with tomorrow’s comedy stars. ‘Top value, top comedy’ (List).
This idiot’s back.
The Fringe is a bloody hectic business.
The Oxford Revue present a rotating cast of the country’s brightest young comedians.
How board games can change your life and save the world.
Two world travelled comedians, Dylan Gott (Canada) and Radu Isac (Romania), perform an hour of sort of clean comedy.
Andy Stedman’s son Freddy has been gifted a stand-up set in his honour.
Returning to Edinburgh after a sell-out run at the Fringe 2016, prepare yourself for the ultimate showdown.
A group of actors, desperate for their big break, attend an acting workshop hosted by Andrew – an enigmatic but ever so slightly unhinged former C-lister.
Tom Ward (Chortle Award Winner 2017, BBC Worldwide, Comedy Central) returns with a picnic of broken dreams to share! And the dome-haired, exuberant loner brings forth quite a banqu…
The Science Guy is back.
Offbeat sketchlings Fish Pie! permit you to disregard political satire, a cappella groups and men noticing things then pausing for laughter in favour of compulsory mirth.
One of the least thought out shows on the Fringe, possibly featuring: alternative facts corner, fake news correspondents, pest of the fest and live guests.
Peter Michael Marino greets the audience as we arrive.
Despite the title, it’s quite clear from this hour of absurdist comedy that nobody is making Australian cult comic star Demi Lardner do anything.
In UCL Graters’ return to Edinburgh, even the refreshments are violent.
Gentle comedy.
Amazing Magic Christopher presents fun at the Fringe – Family Magic Show! The show features magic, balloon modelling, Barney the Puppet Bird and lots and lots of audience partici…
‘Love is a battlefield’ (Pat Benatar).
Truman Capote regards us with a look that cannot be readily deciphered.
Heavyweight sketch maestro (WitTank) and award winning stand-up veteran, Naz, charges back to the Burgh to punch out his first solo sketch show.
Critically acclaimed one-man show from award-nominated comedian & award-winning storyteller Marcus Ryan! Sold out Perth, Scarborough and Adelaide 2015, Melbourne 2014/15 and toured…
Irish comedian Andrew Ryan brings you some of the best acts performing at the Fringe in this showcase.
Peter E Davidson is a wine drinking man adrift in a sea of beer drinkers.
Changes in representation of the sacred feminine over centuries affect our relationships, body image and environment today.
Back with another hour of surreal stupidity.
One man.
Ding dong the witch is back! Multi award-winning Fringe sensation Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho returns with the most fabulous game show of all! Join the Iron Lady for songs, gam…
Improv comedy at the Fringe? It’s practically become a punchline in itself but the art of making it up on the spot is big business in Edinburgh in August.
Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
The cult-favourite alternative comic humbly invites you to his brand-new, absolutely brilliant hour of extraordinary-absurdist-character-comedy-nonsense-sort-of-stand-up and hubris…
I have never played Dungeons and Dragons.
‘Funny.
Truthful stand-up, funny stories and some good jokes.
‘Hysterical… Terrifyingly brilliant commitment to everything’ (TheEdgeSUSU.
It’s incredibly hard to place Rob Auton’s new show at the Edinburgh Fringe but then again, it’s hard to place Rob Auton.
Isobel Marmion’s one woman nervous breakdown, entitled This Is My Funeral and I’ll Throw Glitter if I Want To, was a disturbing and joyless foray into a mind no one present wanted …
Conran’s conversational stand-up tells the story of her biological clock.
Award-winning gag merchant and UK Pun Champion 2016, Masai Graham, delivers over 100 naughty jokes in just half an hour.
Tom and Daniel are doing an hour of stand-up.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham (UK Pun Champion 2016).
Ever wanted to know how to break into the world of erotic fiction? Self-published erotic authoress, Pamela DeMenthe, is throbbing her way to Edinburgh to present her hotly anticipa…
Join Dana Alexander in her fifth Edinburgh Show, as she navigates through the matrix of the modern world of dating.
Vicki is done with degrading retail jobs, fed up of waiting around for Mr Wrong and ultimately ready to get out of bed.
Sean Kelly is the ever-smiling, ever-shouting auctioneer star of Storage Hunters.
Ben Hart opens his hour-long show with a simple but beautiful magic trick that has a playful story attached.
The Noise Next Door’s Really, Really Good Afternoon Show is what it says on the ticket.
A once in a lifetime opportunity to see the greatest living comic of every generation.
The cast and crew of The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Plays coax their audience into starting their day bright and early with coffee, croissants and strawberries.
The Lulu Show: Life on the Never-Never is exactly what you want from a cabaret.
Join your hosts Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler as they take the late-night chat show to its illogical conclusion.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
BlundaBus infamous and intimate late-night knees-up that probably isn’t for you.
Early in his Fringe show Mark Thomas reveals the impressively religious character of his upbringing.
Matt Forde is a consummate professional, with sharp observations and confident crowd work, it’s just a shame this show lacks the biting satire expected from political comedy at t…
After six years of austerity, is it even possible to be an artist and make enough money for luxuries like bread? Show Me the Money is a funny, inspirational show by multimedia arti…
Ever wondered what your favourite pantomime characters did before they became famous? Or what they did after their tale ended? Join the irrepressible Dame Dolly and her lovable son…
So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase.
‘Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, I am going to show you how to change the world…’ The world’s most notorious terrorist tells his remarkable, provocative and multi award-winnin…
Be there at the launch of the massive 2017 Free Fringe Festival! See an almighty selection of performers! Mingle with the acts and VIP guests! Meet our mad Chicken mascot in person…
Jacuzzi may have been a random title for the Free Association to use for their improvised comedy show, but this hour is indeed relaxed, warm, and bubbly.
Bracing maritime sketch show from Eggbox Comedy.
“I’m aware there isn’t much art made about love, so I thought I’d nip in and nail the definitive article before anyone else could.
Every child goes inside a bubble! Award-nominated (Fringe World Perth) Dr Bubble and Milkshake present a new bubble story about sharing.
No Show is perhaps the perfect show: one that claims to be nothing at all.
A one-man show about fish, forgetting and the fear of dying single.
It’s time to paint the rainbow and unleash the world’s first one-man gay rom-com cabaret! Hilarious and heartfelt songs meet physical comedy and candid storytelling in one man’s fi…
Following her critically acclaimed 2016 sell-out international tour, The Kardashians Made Me Do It, Shazia’s new show is about lies, lies and more lies; the truth is so 1980s.
Seeing The Showstoppers’ Kids Show is like watching a new improvised episode of Horrible Histories.
When an Edinburgh Fringe virgin asks a seasoned Fringe-lover (that’s me, by the way) for show recommendations there are a number of shows I always highlight before reviews have e…
Joanne McNally’s hour long confessional Bite Me switches between fairly light comedy and truly despairing tragedy as she opens up about her struggles with bulimia.
Starving Artists are back with a compelling show about homosexuality in which Mark Pinkosh shares how being gay has affected his life.
A former Times critic’s choice.
On this guided walking tour of Edinburgh, an expert guide will show you all the city has to offer.
See the extraordinary world of the Fringe through the eyes of schoolchildren from across Scotland at this free exhibition of entries in the 2017 Fringe Schools Poster Competition.
Painted 1888-1892 and restored in 1998, Traquair’s acclaimed murals illustrate the canticle Benedicite Omnia Opera.
The hugely popular show at comedy festivals and theatres worldwide returns for its 10th anniversary year.
Mr Danger is a real-life damaged former daredevil who learnt his lesson the hard way.
Returning for its 12th season, this critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day.
The finals of the Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition as ever throw up a talented assortment of acts.
The Slightly Fat Show harkens back to the Golden Age of variety performance, updated for a twenty-first century audience.
The Horse Show comes galloping down to the Camden Fringe festival, fresh from the lush green pastures of Manchester.
With comedy, cabaret and fun for all the family to enjoy, the Huggers show returns to Edinburgh.
Sonder presents meaningful, playful improvised stories with humanity at their heart.
York’s legendary comedy club makes a welcome return to the Great Yorkshire with four laughter-packed shows featuring the cream of the UK’s comedy circuit.
Duck Duck Goose flies in to the Nursery Theatre for a varied night of improv comedy from ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ to adorable duos & an all-female group.
Join your hosts Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler as they take the late night chat show to its illogical conclusion.
Two strangers on a bridge in the dead of night, a game of dominoes & a value ready meal – this is a story of humanity, desperation & hope.
Edy Hurst loves theme parks.
After amazing audiences for two years with groundbreaking Strictly Come Trancing, the Fringe’s first and best hypnotist returns with a brand-new hypnotic experience.
Brutally funny storytelling show from Canadian comedian Katharine Ferns (MTV) is a comedic journey about learning to laugh at the visible and invisible scars of surviving mental il…
Michelle Dorrance brings tap into the age of electronic music with collaborator Nicholas Van Young.
“Some stories didn’t make it into the history books” In 1943, young Mid-Westerner Stu serves in the army as a photographer for Yank Magazine, the journal ‘f…
Naughty compare LUKE MEREDITH hops into the jacuzzi at The Free Association as their guest monologist! Prepare for a fast-paced and witty evening of titillating banter and scenes! …
Six improvisers barrel through the funnies in a special Edinburgh Fringe preview show where suggestions provided by you inspire an epic series of improvised comedy games, sketches …
Bumper Blyton presents a riotous improvised spoof of the nation’s most beloved author, Ten Thousand Million Love Stories brings us a two-person show all about love, and The Socie…
Stand up comedy at the Trafalgar tavern, a place that has seen William Gladstone and Charles Dickens dining side-by-side.
Rabbit Rabbit presents Look at Them Shine!- A showcase of our very favourite comedians in stunning settings around London.
Award-winning writer and comedian Nathan Cassidy’s new one-man theatre show for 2017.
A 90s-themed night to close Brighton Fringe 2017 in style.
Join us for our one-off Fringe City night-time special, celebrating the Brighton Fringe finale weekend.
This semi-staged professional show is set in the same form as Christ’s Passion.
The debut production from exciting new improvised theatre company, Sonder.
Spilling, dripping and leaking comedy from every angle, come and join Spilt Milk, a brand-new sketch group, for their exciting show, packed with original new comedy writing.
Escape the mundane and the everyday and see the world through the eyes of a magician.
Be different! Join the Meebles on their madcap adventures in a circus van, racing against time to save the children from all being made the same by Von Zalatan and his virtual o…
“A second once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the greatest living comic of every generation.
Brighton Fringe free mindful Ki and Aikido taster sessions, everyone welcome! Brighton Ki Society.
A musical story for children where each character is a musical instrument .
Geekeasy is a themed comedy night for nerds with stand-up, musical comedy, improv, storytelling and more.
The Petting Zoo (“Improv supergroup” Time Out) presents ‘ZooTube’, where the good, the bad and the downright bizarre of the world of online videos is merrily ransacked to provi…
Two English gentlemen (or are they?) pull surprises out of the hat and out of the audience.
Join us for a show-stopping night of music and dance, as we shimmy through the hits of ‘Chicago’, ‘Cabaret’ and ‘Sweet Charity’, before turning up the heat for our classic burlesqu…
Join us for some drag king cabaret by the seaside as we celebrate the bois from previous King of the Fringe competitions.
Apples and Snakes and New Writing South team up to present a programme of poetry, spoken word and live literature.
Apples and Snakes and New Writing South team up to present a programme of poetry, spoken word and live literature.
46 years in showbiz.
“I collect bags of sugar from cafes and restaurants I’m in.
Some people are life’s heroes; leading men and women full of swash, buckle and derring-do.
Described as an esoteric St Trinian’s for the queer cabaret generation, Carnesky’s Finishing School has been helping people discover and hone their creative talent since 2010.
“Remember this”, quoth Movin’ Melvin Brown, winding up his 80-minute set with just a couple more trademark 33 1/3 rpm chuckles, ‘it’s nice to be important.
An original musical & gastromonical journey from the 5th Century settlement of Boerthlelm’s Tun to Brighton in 1795, with affectionate portraits of the colourful inhabitants of 24 …
After 3 sell-out runs in its native town of Forest Row in East Sussex, The Frow Show comes down the M23 to take the Brighton Fringe.
Richard III.
Matt returns to Brighton for the ninth year running with a show bursting with new jokes, new ideas and absolutely no nudity.
Does the perfect man exist, and at age 83, does Lynn Ruth Miller need to find him? Her 70 minute show, autobiographical, takes us on a journey from 1943-2017 (11 years old - 83yea…
A light-hearted mind-reading show with amazing and impossible mind stunts! No dead relatives will be contacted throughout the evening, however they may be interrupted with the laug…
Old people, eh? A bunch of forgetful wasters who always have a hatchet to unbury or a cup of tea going cold.
Ever pundered what shows like ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘QI’, or ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ would be like if they were just puns? Punder no longer.
Back for 2017! Another fantastic day out for art lovers everywhere.
Two nights at The Verdict for Edana Minghella’s quartet.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts media and arts professionals from all over the globe.
One of the UK’s longest running cabaret companies ‘Cirque Du Cabaret’ debuts in Brighton Fringe 2017 with a brand new show.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies …
This show is the perfect way to start off your night at Brighton Fringe, as you spend an hour in the company of genial Scottish comedian Vladimir McTavish and guests in an early ev…
Join Dave Edwards as he gives advice concerning how to navigate the messy world of modern-day dating.
Join the irrepressible Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing.
“It wasn’t a particularly spectacular night, as she sat stargazing in her room .
Following a sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Terence Rattigan’s brilliant comedy Love in Idleness transfers to the Apollo Theatre for 50 performances only.
Brighton meets Bristol for an evening of brassy skanks, intense grooves, conscious lyricism and wild rhythm.
No one does satire quite like Brighton’s very own ‘The Treason Show’.
A special Spiegeltent charity showcase with the very best ‘Heart of the Fringe’ performers helping kick off the season.
“Venter”-To speak.
“The true mystery of the world is the visible .
Local author and poet Thomas Wolfe presents a night of spoken word, poetry and storytelling from some of Brighton’s best poets.
Come to the Brighton Bandstand for some inner peace.
After Muofhe’s thriving musical career in her region in the northern province of Venda in south Africa, she has decided it’s time to introduce her African rhythms to the rest of …
“This parable of limiting life down to human usefulness is as beautiful as it is bleak” (Exeunt).
Gentleman juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb.
‘Venter’-To speak.
Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips.
From National Bulgarian TV to the London stage, we present a musical sketch comedy show taking a unique look at the lives of people who are either in or starting relationships, oft…
Fringe City is a free outdoor event in the centre of Brighton taking place every weekend of Brighton Fringe 2017.
Fringe City Family Picnic is a free outdoor event taking place on the 6th of May and 27th of May in the Pavilion Gardens.
Mr Danger is a damaged former daredevil who learnt his lesson the hard way.
How many times can you fall in love? How many people can you love at the same time? These questions arise when certain uninvited guests call, disrupting the comfortable lives of an…
An hour of entertainment from musicians, clowns and wordmongers of all flavours, local and international, showcasing the best Brighton Fringe has to offer.
A selection of the very best stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
The utterly hilarious and utterly heartwarming debut hour of stand-up from Robin Morgan (Writer of ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Newzoids’, ‘The News Quiz’ and the ‘Now Show’).
Sam and Ben fled a supernatural wizard realm 700 years ago after being challenged to a deadly game of Shnozzleball, which they were too chicken to accept.
‘Love a Positive Life’ is a multimedia exhibition telling the positive stories of young people living with HIV in Africa and Asia.
They move among you unseen.
An art alchemy of raw metals.
Turn up, tear out and laugh lots as we give other fringe shows a unique makeover! Taking the Brighton Fringe brochure as their inspiration, The Maydays create an entirely new show …
The legendary late show returns.
Pick of the Fringe Launch Night Special, kicked off Brighton Fringe at The Warren with fragments of 7 shows.
Come and celebrate the launch of Brighton Fringe at The Warren. Help us start the 2017 Festival with a bang!
Start with a few cold-reading tricks, dash in some sleight of hand, add in a heavy dose of comedy on top and you’ve got the recipe to make any mind-reading show come out well.
As part of its Around Town series, The Orchestra Now will be performing a free concert of works by Glinka, Messiaen, and Tchaikovsky.
There’s one deliciously unique—sadly never repeatable—moment during the opening night of Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety Show, when Stewart introduces the singer Susan B…
3pm-4pm The first show of the day will feature about as wide a variety of improvisation styles as one could ask for, with three groups that could not be more different from each o…
Opening the festival will be City Impro (“Incredibly Good” ****– Arts Award Voice), who make up crazy characters and silly scenes all based on suggestions provided by the aud…
Urinetown is set in a town that is desperately suffering a water shortage following a 20 year drought.
For 9 weeks only, Dirty Great Love Story makes its West End debut! Two hopeful hapless romantics get drunk, get it on and then get the hell away from each other.
Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagination when Disney On Ice presents Frozen.
The Orchestra Now performs a free concert in the Bronx led by conductor JoAnn Falletta.
The Orchestra Now kicks off the 2nd season of its Around Town series with a free concert in Harlem, led by conductor JoAnn Falletta.
Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagination when Disney On Ice presents Frozen.
In the run up to Christmas, three families are placed into cramped temporary accommodation.
'We lose ourselves to keep our oaths.
Love's Labour's Lost is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays.
Eifman Ballet returns to the London Coliseum this December with the UK premiere of Artistic Director Boris Eifman’s awe-inspiring balletUp & Down featuring the invigorati…
Following the critically acclaimed smash hit productions of The Dazzle, Bug and Unfaithful, Emily Dobbs Productions is excited to present Fool for Love, the thrilling final show at…
‘Hooray For Love’ is a musical celebration of our universal quest for love.
The award-winning romantic comedy follows the story of college senior Evie and her struggles when it comes to relationships, gaming and life in the real world.
Daisy and Violet Hilton were real-life Siamese twins in Texas plucked from relative freak-show obscurity and who rose to a dazzling but fleeting stardom.
The first and only high-tech, interactive, artistic, and scientific stage production, the Gazillion Bubble Show is “nothing short of one whopping ‘wow’ after another” accor…
If you’re a student theatre company with somewhat limited resources, but still want to try your hand at a reasonably successful Broadway musical, then [title of show] is argua…
Spanning one term at Oxford University, Modern Love follows the story of two sets of best friends - Olivia and Ella, Harry and Jonah - whose lives collide when they all fall for El…
Among the gifts bestowed on the world by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the one-hour slot, into which everything—stand-up, spoken word, circus, dance or drama—has become s…
Improv Comedy in a unique setting with a BBQ and stunning views
When Goalen, Greenland and Wilkie sweep, commandingly onto the stage of the Soho Theatre, they announce their identity as goddesses ‘who know everything’.
Casey and Mikey cannot escape: not from who they are, not from how their lives have moulded them and, more immediately, from the rooftop onto which they have just clambered.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Every year an absolute sell-out! The UK’s first and premier award for celebrating live comedy.
Not jazz, nor a trio and not entirely Scottish, The National Jazz Trio of Scotland are Bill Wells (piano laptop), Aby Vulliamy (vocals, viola), Kate Sugden (vocals, marimba), and G…
Consort of Voices return to Canongate Kirk for our eighth consecutive year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Beethoven’s glorious Choral Fantasy, Cherubini’s Mass in C minor, much-admired by Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms, and Schubert’s Gebet and Gott ist mein Hirt (Psalm 23) perfo…
Withered Hand is the musical output of Edinburgh-based Dan Willson, a feature of the city’s DIY music scene for many years.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Mediterraneo is bringing Africa, Cuba and southern Italy to Summerhall for a huge festival edition of their world music concert.
Eska, one of music’s best-kept secrets, has built an inimitable reputation as a writer and performer through collaborations with such legends of the game as Grace Jones, Cinematic …
Come along and journey through the rabbit hole on this exciting adventure! Our special closing party presents the final Edinburgh fringe performance of the one-hour spectacular Ali…
It’s the annual two-hour charity variety show filled with bizarre acts and very alternative comedy which includes the presentation of three annual Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards.
Stand-up comedian Stella Graham brings her new show to the Camden Fringe! Stella fights to contain a gobby, aggressive inner self, watch the battle commence with hilarious conseque…
This exciting annual art show, now in its 14th year, is held in the beautiful surroundings of Bonhams auction house in the New Town.
A specialist corporate evening for companies and guests to enjoy a selection of Fringe acts over dinner, in a relaxed and enjoyable entertaining environment.
Roop has had a 20 year career as a celebrity party planner, and he has some special stories to share in his incisive one man show.
Foot-tapping, sing-along folk with music ranging from Scotland to America, traditional and contemporary, with the emphasis on tuneful harmony, social comment and a liberal sprinkli…
British Comedy Award-winning sketch heroes Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns – fresh from their sell out monthly show in Hackney where anything goes – bring their show to Ple…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up at each show, every day, as Laughing Horse’s Come…
Live from the BBC’s venue in Edinburgh, featuring topical stories and big name guests.
Edinburgh Fringe veteran, Perrier nominee, co-founder of the Comedy Store Players, multiple BAFTA-winning Horrible Histories songwriter, inadvertent creator of the phrase ‘comedy i…
Spill: A Verbatim Show About Sex is the sex-ed class we all wish we’d had.
The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected. If you’re passionate about the Fringe, come and be heard.
Ready to take your show to England’s largest arts festival? Want to showcase your work to a fresh audience? Fancy a new Fringe experience? If you answered ‘yes’ to these ques…
Fresh from their sell-out Glasgow International Comedy Festival run, Scotland’s first all-women improv troupe Women Up are ready for their Fringe debut! With short form and long …
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants.
Exeter University’s a cappella sensation Semi-Toned return to the Fringe with Sing Theory! Using their trademark combination of vivacious humour, vocal mastery and velvety charm,…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
A unique fun-filled, vibrant and interactive riotous adult five-star afternoon variety show, packed with hilarious mime, comedy, innuendo and magic.
West End Has Faith gathers professionals working within London’s West End and on tour who have a desire to share their journey and life experiences.
Theatre and physical theatre about the contemporary condition of women and farmed animals, created following Carol Adams’ lecture The sexual Politics of Meat.
The classics of swing jazz swung by this fabulous band.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Saudha, ‘one of the prominent Indian classical music promoters in the country’ (BBC Radio), offers a hypnotic and ‘breath-taking’ presentation (Rhapsody of Soul, Guardian) of India…
Broken Records bring their expansive, soaring mix of elation and melancholy to Summerhall’s Dissection Room, with the raw energy of Springsteen and the drama of Arcade Fire.
Every single band and singer from our Blueswater Presents family will be part of a huge blues party taking place in a converted church.
Gin on the Fringe is a boutique gin event at the Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh during the final two weekends in August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts …
Exclusive Scotch whisky tasting presented by member of the Keepers of the Quaich society, Ronnie Berri and whisky ambassador, Alister McDermott.
Romance, passion, joy, heartbreak – all are here in a programme of wonderful music by Liszt, Granados and Chopin, given by a ‘Master’ (EdinburghGuide.com).
Two ladies who like tea, cake, gin and playing ukulele.
Life-changing daily walking tours with Stompy (Half Naked Chef).
James VII (reigned 1685-8), Scotland’s last Catholic king, was overthrown by his son-in-law William of Orange in the revolution of 1688-9.
Their third show at the Dissection Rooms, the TSF crew returns with an explosive live set of motown classics along with new renditions of northern soul dance floor escapisms.
As a piece of verbatim theatre, I Love You / It’s Over gives a much more clear headed, down-to-earth view of love than you’re likely to find in a more highly wrought play.
Bristol’s On Show A showcase of female acts, featuring award winning comedians Amy Howerska, Angie Belcher & Kate Smurthwaite, as well as a host of Bristol’s best up-and-coming n…
Hilarious scenes made up on the spot based entirely on audience suggestions.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Richard Dawson brings his wonderfully shambling exterior, tales of pineapples and underpants, ghosts of family members and cats to Summerhall’s Dissection Room.
One of post-dubstep’s bright lights, Mount Kimbie come to Summerhall’s Dissection Room for a genre-evading late-night DJ set, drawing from a thick soup of influences that leave…
USA-based, New Zealand pianist Charles Whitehead programmes an intriguing recital of Bach, Chopin, the grand Liszt Sonata, plus Persian-influenced music by fellow New Zealand piani…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme.
The Life of St Margaret provides a unique insight into late 11th-century Scotland and her profound influence on her husband and his kingdom.
A tribute to Half Man Half Biscuit’s 30+ years in music.
Join your guides, Todd and Molly, as they take you on a bespoke tour of Los Angeles, their City of Angels, or as they call it: LA LA Land.
The dolphin – a remarkably intelligent animal with uncommon sensitivity, full of wonder and curiosity.
Loyalty.
Between the 1830s and 1920s over 1.
Legendary radical performance poet Attila brings his acclaimed autobiography Arguments Yard (Cherry Red Books) to life on stage.
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s largest open-access festival, with over 1,000 events across every art form in over 300 venues.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change takes you through a series of hilarious vignettes that show the roller coaster ride that is relationships.
Scottish session musicians The Breeze return to perform an hour-long set featuring popular and lesser well-known songs of the late JJ Cale.
Join Sarah Millican and special guests as they celebrate the longest-running comedy festival in England.
This Australian trio packs a punch as they whirl through an hour of weird, wacky and utterly hilarious sketch comedy like nothing else you will see at the Fringe.
‘The first time I heard Andrea Carlson, I was in love!’ (Charlie Silvestri, UpCloseAndAcoustic.
spiked, the radical magazine that fights for your right to offend, returns to the Stand for a night of no-holds-barred comedy.
Upstairs Downton and Petting Zoo (‘Improv supergroup’ TimeOut) star creates a staggering array of characters using his mouth, brain, hands and body.
Ranging from the bittersweet to the rude and raunchy, Scotland’s former national poet and recent recipient of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry weaves a spellbinding and beguiling …
Join Mervyn and a host of top talent in a glorious two hour variety show to celebrate the 25th year of the legendary Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe showcase.
The Dean Martin Christmas Show aims to explore the warm relationship between Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra as they appear on the titular Christmas special.
Early archaeological enthusiasts at Carthage were drawn in search of the city of Dido and Hannibal.
A fresh look at the love poems of Sam Shepard using dance, aerial, physical theatre and live video.
The Accidentals can’t wait to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for their fifth year.
To be fair to the Hummingbirds, I’m not really the right demographic for their show.
From the team behind Edinburgh Fringe hit and West End sell-out show The Rat Pack Stand-up Comedy, a series of distinct and inspiring performances from top comedians – a brand ne…
The smash hit, sell out production from Hartshorn - Hook Productions returns for one night only, reuniting the stellar cast of Simon Lipkin, Julie Atherton, Gina Beck and Samuel Ho…
Steele Edge: Martial Arts Illusion Show bills itself as “a dynamic fusion of physical excitement and visual wonder” but it’s more of a bizarre fusion of vague ‘oriental’ …
Exeter University’s a cappella sensation Semi-Toned return to the Fringe with Sing Theory! Using their trademark combination of vivacious humour, vocal mastery and velvety charm,…
How lucky can an audience be? More Dean Martin songs and stories with Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band live on stage with a cracking show after a delicious three-course dinner.
Experience and learn mathematical magic tricks.
Having assembled a crack team of musical legends from across the globe, notorious rock stars Rayguns Look Real Enough are now heading into space to bring home the Best Band in the …
A modern-day musical twist on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with music by Joshua Salzman and book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham.
UCLU Musical Theatre Society’s Fringe production of the Joe Dipietro’s fast paced musical comedy is an incredibly entertaining and fast paced journey into the world of dating, …
Cinema screening of film.
A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
WHITE are a hurtling juggernaut of synth stabs, razor-sharp guitars and even sharper attire.
Award-winning comedy duo Noah & Jordan will debut their sketch show, ‘INSERT TITLE HERE’. A series of fast paced and energised sketches, each with their own caption or title.
Later, considerably ruder and darker shows from internationally acclaimed, award-winning Scottish stand-up comedy meteor.
The Tempest, retold by children whose first language isn’t even English.
Orkestra del Sol, a joyous reinvention of global brassy street music, has left a trail of pummelled dancefloors across Europe and countries including India, Australia and China.
Returning for a fourth year, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents some of the best names in children’s entertainment. Hosted by Bec Hill, full line-up at forthone.com/kidsdo.
The Confederate States of America lost its quest for political independence in 1865, but its symbol, the Confederate flag, lived on, long after the nation it represented cease to e…
Back, back, back and bouncier than ever, the exclusive vinyl club night for the more fully fledged music fan returns for a one-off, late night festival special.
Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours across three exhilarating nights, each with hand-picked performers, music, comedy, bars and entry to our spe…
Named after New Orleans’ historic red-light district, The Blueswater is proud to present the dirtiest, raunchiest, and most violent blues songs ever written.
Cinema screening of live performance.
Classical meets modern in a glamorous fashion show organised by Shanghai Culture Week.
Willis Earl Beal has yet to be born.
Don’t miss this spellbinding show full of modern and classic songs from the house of mouse! Fun for all the family, including singalong favourites from Frozen, Mary Poppins, The …
One of Britain’s most promising folk artists, Highland-born Rachel Sermanni comes to Summerhall’s Dissection Room.
The Blueswater is the 12-piece band behind the award-winning show Blues! They will be performing five high energy late night gigs at The Jazz Bar, one of the UK’s best small music …
For one night only, the Chortle Award-winning ladies and gentlemen of Austentatious swap their bonnets and breeches to raise money for Waverley Care.
Will the guys be out of bed in time for their lunchtime show? You bet they will.
Three-hour fast-moving, fun workshop for up to 20 children (11 to 14-year-olds) exploring how young people use their mobile phones and what happens when a teenager is left without …
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
A captivating piece of storytelling that takes the audience back to 1939 and then through to 1945, telling the tale of two best friends in the army, a night club owner and three al…
Ambitious in its intentions, At War With Love uses a selection of thirty-two of William Shakespeare’s sonnets to form a narrative set against the backdrop of the First World War.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Elizabeth has Downs.
The Sick of the Fringe is in its second year, building conversation, collaboration and community between the arts and medical science.
This group from China’s most famous experimental school blends Chinese and European wind instruments and repertoire.
Howdy partner! There’s a western movie week you can’t pass up.
John Porter always wanted an interesting life.
John Bryden plays music by Bach and his followers, Robert and Clara Schumann and Beethoven, in a series of recitals on the Cathedral Steinway.
Whether it’s first love or unrequited love, with accomplished Edinburgh jazz vocalist Pam Lawson and trio (Campbell Normand on piano, Ed Kelly on bass and Dave Swanson on drums) pe…
Three people’s dreams merge in post-apocalyptic Britain.
Award-winning Badger High School Theater presents Tales from the American Midwest, a series of American folk tales centred around the Midwestern states.
Lost Horizons presents some of the finest folk and acoustic music from across the UK.
Royal, calorie-laden, whipped up funk courtesy of Scotland’s premier groove band.
Harbouring secret feelings for Geoffrey Boycott? Fantasising about Edwina Currie? Join David as he deconstructs the cult of celebrity with a collection of love songs, poems and let…
Let the kids be the stars of Fringe 2016! Following 2014-2015 sell-outs, Pop Lock-in returns to take over Edinburgh’s coolest nightclub.
Paul Wady’s unique and controversial mass autism conversion show returns for a second year.
We walk down into the stone basement of the Royal Oak; a tiny room, space for a couple of performers and a crowd of about thirty, all crammed in.
Real DJs, in real clubs playing real music, free glow sticks and transfer tattoos.
Organists Donald Hunt (St Mary’s Cathedral), Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral) and Peter Backhouse (St Giles’ Cathedral) perform popular organ works on the Cathedral’s mighty ‘…
Hi, I’m Yianni Agisilaou.
Great live music followed by some blasts from the past and current gems.
Paul Dabek is back in the spotlight at the Free Fringe and, without giving anything away; this is man who really knows how to make the most of a spotlight.
Come witness one of the greatest late-night mixed bill shows.
Edinburgh Skeptics Society returns for the seventh year with more undiluted brilliance.
Shakespeare on Love offers a heartwarming performance given by a group of Milwaukee high school students: the brainchild of their two English teachers.
A haunting and utterly compelling SAY award-winning album Bones You Have Thrown Me and Blood I’ve Spilled comes to Summerhall’s dissection room.
VICE contributor/NY comedian, Harmon Leon has made a career infiltrating extremist hate groups in America.
The American Dust Bowl of the 1930s was not the only force of nature that ripped families apart.
King’s College London’s improv team is looking for new friends.
Ever pundered what shows like Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, QI or Never Mind The Buzzcocks would be like if they were just puns? Punder no longer.
World champion slam poet Harry Baker returns to the Fringe, accompanied by his talented friend Chris Read on guitar for a spoken word/acoustic fusion set.
Big and tall sketch friends Fish Finger Fridays bring their anticipated debut to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Take a trip through vivid 3D graphic environments that pulsate to the rhythm of high energy music.
Hooray for Love follows the success of Nicky’s 2014 Edinburgh hit, Empty Nest.
Experience the joy of live music at the museum with the best contemporary talents from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales.
In an explosion of energy, raw intensity and emotion, RashDash theatre company shatters preconceptions of the patriarchy.
American cop Frank Law lost his partner two days before retirement.
What is sleep to you? A distraction? A reward? A perversely sweet taste of that undiscovered country? Whatever it is, it’s a massive part of your life: around a third of your tim…
Words from the heart by award-winning poet, David Lee Morgan (London, UK, and BBC slam poetry champion).
The Parentheticals have one hour, almost a dozen performers, and not a single page of script.
Inspiring, innovative and international theatre masterclasses, to empower emerging artists by working with leading professionals from the theatre world.
Live music throughout the day and night at Stramash, featuring the best Edinburgh-based and visiting musicians.
In addition to their main show, the Cambridge Footlights present an hour of stand-up, songs, sketches and more in association with PBH’s Free Fringe.
It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe! 25th year! Mervyn and his team carefully research the Fringe and bring you live extracts from seven top shows in a packed 90 minute …
Pitch the diaries, the journals, the travelogues.
Russell Howard, Tim Minchin, Miranda Hart.
100 years of blues, one hour to play it.
Walk the historic and dramatic Royal Mile with poet Ken Cockburn, weaving through narrow closes, open squares and secret gardens to discover how this city has been inspiring writer…
Responding to phenomenal demand, Russian Standard are bringing PingTron, a unique and exceptional take on ping pong, to Edinburgh for the very first time.
Multi award-winning entertainer with sold out performances, presents a sensational UK premiere.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Now in its ninth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
Sitting into a dark room, crammed with many other eagerly awaiting strangers, Stephen K Amos enters, his booming voice announcing his talk show and diving into some sarcasm-laced m…
Seemingly wholesome island lass Cat Loud is still on the prowl for her next big adventure.
Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland.
Mavericks: A Sketch Show (of Sorts) is the product of talented comedy duo and Cambridge Footlights members Ruby Keane and Luisa Callander.
A short and sweet performance that makes use of popular romantic tracks to tackle the trials and troubles of online dating and the accompanying creeps who come with the app, Love M…
An improvised comedy show performed by a cast of puppets for adults.
The film chronicles the rich and tragic history of the Crimean Tatar people from ancient times to the aftermath of the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea.
Proudly supporting the Free Festival with a selection of four different comics daily.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, with a different top-notch comedy line-up each day.
Part of the PBH Free Fringe, Malones will play host to a variety of musicians from across the globe.
Bursting with musical variety and talent, razor-sharp lyrics and incredible chemistry, Sarah-Louise Young and Michael Roulston return to this year’s Fringe with Cabaret Whore Pre…
Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows.
Bubble-lovers will rejoice in this fun, immersive spectacle lead by the energetic assistant Ms Squeaky Bottom and the Nutty Professor himself.
The latest craze is literally nothing.
Back by popular demand! Returning for its fourth year, the Craft Scotland Summer Show sets up shop in the centre of town.
Four top quality foul-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. For the poultry sum of a bucket contribution on eggsit. Guaranteed to be clucking funny.
Award-winning Stu Murphy and Garry Dobson perform brilliant improvised comedy all year round as Stand Comedy Club residents.
A three-piece version of award-winning band The Blueswater plays a mix of original songs and arranged covers, with a raucous sound reminiscent of Mississippi Hill Country blues.
Mission accepted.
Join a trained festival guide for a historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s world-famous Old Town.
The Edinburgh Revue are back at the Fringe celebrating ten years of making the ‘comic talent of the future’ (Skinny).
Funny moments exist in all relationships.
These guys are fantastic improvisers.
Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Fiona Crow presents her collection of self-penned songs accompanied by a full band, visual art and dance for a one-off Fringe production.
We begin with a boy meeting a girl.
Tired of all of the Pick of the Fringe shows? Worn out by Fringe hyperbole? This lunchtime showcase has all the great comedians who’ve had bad reviews and deserve much more! The be…
Showcasing the best the Fringe has to offer.
There is no doubt that Nick Revell is an amusing and witty comic whose capabilities are evident from both long line of positive past reviews and his catalogue on YouTube.
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up at each show, every day, as Laughing Horse’s Come…
Acclaimed Edinburgh bluesman and lead singer of The Black Diamond Express, Toby Mottershead, presents his personal history of early blues and roots music in an intimate solo show.
In a previous show, we witnessed Robert Newman intellectually tear down Dawkin’s view of evolution.
Shaedates is a show about finding yourself – quite literally.
Sell-out in 2012, 2013 2014 and 2015, and a big hit at Adelaide Fringe.
Audible presents a series of completely free live performances and special guest appearances, celebrating the best of spoken word comedy.
Think you know charades? Think again! Comedy meets game show meets improv, as two teams of Fringe comics hilariously pit their skills and wit against each other, in this hysterical…
Blueswater go from strength to strength with their all new show, Queens of the Blues, focusing entirely on the often overlooked heroines of Blues music and taking us on an incredib…
An actual baby, just.
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
You know you’re in for a good time when a variety show opens with one half of cabaret legends Frisky & Mannish belting out a pop medley, whilst self-proclaimed “sex clown” Be…
A very well-structured and well-performed show, delivered from a fantastic up-and-coming comedian.
Taking improv to the next level – we improvise the cast! ‘Belly-laugh inducing’ (Platform).
Evan Desmarais explores the concepts of good and bad, and right and wrong.
Minky [mijnki] 1.
Emily Lloyd-Saini’s debut hour of stand-up.
One of Edinburgh’s indigenous comedians presents a show with the most factually accurate title on this entire website.
Science like you have never seen before.
‘Funny.
Hilarity Bites Management are one of the biggest comedy agencies in the North of England, looking after some of the biggest and brightest talent.
Character comedy improvisers Leanna and Angela present Sandy and Danni, two desperate and deluded American girls looking for fairy tale romance.
Ubuntu, meaning compassion and humanity, is a show that speaks about unity amongst the African continent and the world.
Ian appeared on a televised seduction course to find love.
We join Eric Meat on what is a sad occasion: the day is due to move out of his childhood home.
Ding dong, the witch isn’t dead! And this time it’s definitely cause for celebration! After her previous success as an ‘international cabaret superstar’ Maggie is back in b…
Award winners Janis Claxton (choreographer) and Pippa Murphy (composer) join forces with world-class dancers for a series of site-specific performances.
The Bubble Show your mother warned you about is here! Clothes and bubbles will fly in this cabaret styled story filled with beautiful bubble creations, stripping, slapping, stick f…
If you find it in your heart to forgive the failings of Masai Graham’s previous show, Aaaaah! It’s 101 Clean Jokes in 30 Minutes, and stuck around for the follow-up, you�…
Unique comedy double act Brian and Krysstal return to the Fringe.
Devastatingly original character comedy duo Róisín and Chiara are ‘a pair of improvising geniuses’ and Ones to Watch 2016 (Funny Women).
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers.
Now in its ninth year, Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe brings you once again the best in Scottish writing.
Intelligent, alternative comedy from one of Scotland’s rising stars.
Masai Graham has assembled an act so far from risky that it is bubble wrapped in woefully predictable innuendos, presumably to retain its innocence.
This highly interactive show is part stand-up, part actual pub quiz.
As cryptic as the title of this show may seem to be, its basic premise is established very early on.
It’s a stand-up comedy show from a stand-up gal about confidence and self-sabotage.
Established as one of the best shows on the Fringe.
She’s been described as the best African-Czechoslovakian comic on earth.
Twenty second year as the recognised launch pad for future legends.
Two years ago Matt spent six hours in a car with Hollywood star Harvey Keitel.
If you’re a real fan of comedy, Crack Comedy’s Pick of the Fringe is the place for you.
Self-proclaimed “Champion of Comedy” Rob Mulholland tells all in this hilarious stand-up show.
Paul Revill, Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2014, returns to the Fringe with his debut hour.
Classic late show Festival comedy fare.
Brand new show for 2016! She’s a Princess who farts.
New York-based Irish comedian Colum Tyrrell brings his debut hour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics in a great value lunchtime compilation showcase, hand-picked from across the Fringe.
Enjoy an hour of the best up and coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay.
A new stand-up and sketch show by Sarah Bennetto.
Hosted by award-winning comedian and UK board game champion James Cook, the funniest Fringe performers play classic and new board games.
Truth is relative, sure, but as far as I’m concerned I’ve got this shit figured out.
Gag Reflex Presents.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham.
The Oxford Revue present a rotating cast of the country’s brightest young comedians together with headline acts from the comedy circuit.
Ian appeared on a televised seduction course to find love.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase including your award-winning host, Masai Graham.
‘Funny.
Despite the commanding tone of his show’s title, John Gordillo doesn’t actually come across as a fan of Capitalism as an economic and social system.
How board games can change your life and save the world. Award-winning comedian James Cook has read the back of the box and is ready to play. Won’t you join him?
Bob drives his BlundaBus around Europe looking for adventures.
A comedy show with pictures, and probably not what Fox Talbot had in mind.
Ed Caruana and Tamar Broadbent can’t pronounce their own names (so don’t feel bad).
From the team behind Edinburgh Fringe hit and West End sell-out show The Rat Pack Stand-up Comedy, a series of distinct and inspiring performances from top comedians – a brand ne…
Enter a world with its veil drawn back, where good and evil battle in darkly hilarious style.
Just one glance at this year’s stuffed-to-bursting wedge of a programme is enough to see that there are bewildering array of performance disciplines represented at this year’s …
Ettieboo (Ria Lina) presents the best value cabaret money can buy! Each show is different, with a line-up comprised of the best, brightest and most beautiful acts participating at …
A gunshot on New Year’s Eve on a beach in Thailand changed musical theatre artist Nils Bergstrand’s life forever.
Ireland’s most lovable idiots bring their mischief and mayhem on tour.
Spencer Jones is once more going full tilt in the surrealism stakes, and the result is a fantastically strange success.
Three of Ireland’s best up-and-coming alternative comics.
Carlotta is a romance novelist except she’s never been in love.
If you want to see comedy that is a little different, this is for you.
I say, I say, I say.
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club present their Pick of the Fringe, following full houses from 2013-2015.
For many Rab Florence and Ian Connell are the unsung heroes of Scottish comedy.
Life behind the scenes at the world’s largest trade show for the arts.
Ben Clover has been doing stand-up for ages now and is pretty good at it.
Get your afternoon off to the perfect start with Revill’s Selection.
Work in progress towards something in October. It will probably feel a lot like being directly addressed by Jesus. If Jesus was working up some new material and charging a fiver.
The Arts Theatre West End’s resident improv troupe perform their high octane brand of slick, witty, musical improvised comedy for free! (Usually costs £10, duh.
He suuuuure can’t.
The title song, by Cole Porter, makes an appearance part way through the second half of this narrativised collection of numbers, and really speaks of the character’s ultimate sta…
The St Andrews Revue are back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with their brand new sketch comedy spectacular Loop: 50 minutes of mind-blowing comedy that will make you laugh so ha…
Death is a funny thing when you think about it: it’s the only certain thing in this world yet the majority of us deny its existence, but as performer Liz Rothschild points out, i…
From award-winning character comedians Andrew McBurney (SYTYF finalist 2013) and Jack Kirwan, plus filmmaker Damien Hyde, comes a dark, original and very funny live show.
‘All hits, no misses: the litany of wit that was Babushka’ ***** (TheTab.
Twisted Edge Comedy presents the participants of their newly founded stand-up workshops.
For a night of revelry and a hot mix of incredible performances, Lili La Scala’s Another F*cking Variety Show is a tough show to rival.
Spread your wings of courage and join Big O as she explores the aspects of fear.
Following sell-out shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Darwin, Singapore, Germany and all over the UK, the hugely popular and hilarious show returns for its ninth successive year at the …
Ten Storey Love Song may be the greatest Fringe show I’ve ever encountered.
Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West return to unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility.
Three brilliant, original and hilarious improv acts: DVD Box Set – your new favourite TV show, entirely improvised by a cast of FA players, inspired by an audience suggestion.
Lords of Strut is hands-down the most fun I’ve had at Fringe this year.
The MMORPG show is a good idea but lacks the slick execution required to fully succeed.
With a Cambridge Footlights endorsement on their flyer, this is a group already promising great things to an expectant audience.
On top of the breakfast (croissant, coffee and strawberries), there is a handful of ten-minute theatre pieces that are eccentric, funny and outrageous.
Erin McGathy (This Feels Terrible, Drunk History, Community) presents a comedy show about love, guts, despair and wearing wedding dresses covered in candy for approval.
Every night of the Festival, Edinburgh’s famous Monkey Barrel Comedy Club (Winner, Best Small Comedy Club, Scottish Comedy Awards 2016), brings you a cracking showcase of premier s…
The eight time sell-out comedy sensation returns to Edinburgh with an anarchic afternoon show for just about everyone.
Triple Entendre is directed, created and designed by Emily Cairns and is a comic musical cabaret about “Love, Life and Other Stuff”, consisting of a collection of original song…
Fast! Fun! Irreverent! Funny! This is the award-winning Fringe show that makes your children the star of an outstanding afternoon of fun, magic, music and frivolous frivolity.
The Cambridge Footlights have such a reputation that their name is practically synonymous with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Ben Clover has been doing stand-up for ages now and is pretty good at it.
This decidedly chaotic event includes some of Edinburgh’s best performance artists, with all entertainment at fifteen minutes or less.
This is a show that anyone who has ever been single – and that means everyone – needs to see.
The winners of Best New Sketch Act 2015 return with their highly anticipated new show.
The eight time sell-out comedy sensation returns to Edinburgh with an anarchic afternoon show for just about everyone.
If you’ve been living a safe, healthy lifestyle under a rock, then you might not know that the NHS has been doing less than fantastic as of late.
On a hovercraft, no one can hear you bark.
At the end of his show, Mike Ward took a moment to emphasise the importance of free speech, the vital importance that comedians are free to offend; he even handed out badges to hel…
If a panto and a Sarah Kane play had an unimaginably grotesque love-child it would look a lot like this.
This is a pretty great show.
Here in their very own story factory, Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers, take your kids’ ideas and transform them into marvellous, musical adventures, …
Beach Comet have secured themselves as masters of a B-movie musical genre, inviting guests aboard a doomed cruise liner for a riotous hour of exaggerated figures and fantastically …
At the end of Trickhead, Ben Hanlin asks the audience to tell everyone about the show but not to spoil the tricks.
A celebration of sex through song! Using his unique brand of satirical striptease stand-up, let Australian musical comedian Grant Busé take you on a joyous taboo-tackling explorat…
Stuart Laws is the guy who does all the comedy at Turtle Canyon Comedy and supported James Acaster on tour.
Fast! Fun! Irreverent! Funny! This is the award-winning Fringe show that makes your children the star of an outstanding afternoon of fun, magic, music and frivolous frivolity.
Returning in a new theatrical format that builds on 2015’s outdoor extravaganza, The AniMotion Show premieres Peace and War.
Moosical fun for your little one.
After ‘threatening to be the hottest gang in town’ (List), Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominees, Daphne (Phil Wang, Jason Forbes and George Fouracres) threaten Edinburgh again with new…
Piff the Magic Dragon is the character creation of comic magician, John van der Put.
There’s surely no better sign that mental health issues – and depression in particular – are becoming more openly discussed than for the likes of Colin Hoult to come along an…
The Free Association is London’s leading improv powerhouse, and we’re thrilled to bring you our headline show: JACUZZI.
So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase.
Patrick Monahan is the guy in the club that everyone becomes best friends with in one night.
Shh, it’s a surprise.
Raymond Mearns is one of the best and most consistent performers on the UK and international comedy circuit.
A former Times critic’s choice.
The hugely enjoyable and popular show returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its sixth successive year.
Historic 17th-century Prestonfield House, adjacent to Royal Holyrood Park, is the spectacular setting for the Famous Taste of Scotland Cabaret Dinner Show.
Painted 1888-1892 and restored in 1998, Traquair’s acclaimed murals illustrate the canticle Benedicite Omnia Opera.
See the vibrant world of the Fringe through the eyes of schoolchildren from across Scotland at this free exhibition of entries in the 2016 Fringe Schools Poster Competition, includ…
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants.
Following sell-out shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Darwin, Singapore, Germany and all over the UK, the hugely popular and hilarious show returns for its ninth successive year at the …
Come see every bubble trick imaginable.
Returning for its 12th season, the critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day.
The hugely enjoyable and popular show returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its sixth successive year.
The Clan Mucmor Family Fun Show is family fun for all the family. This show is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
The Detectorists’ Paul Casar is Max in this one-man black comedy about the lows of ageing.
Making a musical out of poetic animal stories aimed at children is nothing new but, while Andrew Lloyd Webber opted to turn T S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats int…
Fresh from updating our Instagram pages, popbox presents Love Letters to Asia.
The Andrews Sisters meets ‘Smack the Pony’ in this new musical comedy cabaret.
A mammoth showcase of 28 comedy and variety acts, all performing three-minute extracts of their shows heading to the Edinburgh Fringe.
A dark satire on workplace wellness showing that often the people telling you how to live your best life are the ones who don’t know how to do it themselves.
A mammoth showcase of more than 20 comedy and variety acts, all performing three-minute extracts of their shows heading to the Greater Manchester or Edinburgh Fringes.
Barry Manilow O2 Arena show on Thursday 23 June 2016 with premium seating A 5 hours experience! Barry Manilow’s going to be back in the UK for one final set of shows…
Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Ben Folds returns to the UK in 2016 for an unmissable tour with yMusic, including two nights at the Palladium.
Leanna and Angela Present: The Sandy & Danni Improv Show! A completely improvised date night with games, comedy guests and buckets of silliness.
Streetfunk’s fantastic annual youth dance showcase is back for the 9th year running!!! If you love dance, love Hip Hop and love all things Urban then this show will be your party…
Meet many cutting-edge local and national artists and buy incredible art direct at the artrepublic Art Yard Sale! Head to Jubilee Square for this spectacular Brighton Fringe climax…
Join the world’s only hip hop pensioner and star of ‘Artificial Hip Hop’ for a unique game of bingo that is a multi-award-winning Fringe favourite.
Become autistic.
Blues harmonica and booze harmonica legend Blind Charlie Harwood makes his Brighton debut after 35 years of licking the blues.
Sarah-Louise Young and Michael Roulston remain on top form with their new laugh-out-loud spin-off Cabaret Whore, in which Young’s comic character La Poule Plombée is finally g…
Escape the mundane and see the world through the eyes of a magician.
Treason Show: Festival Special.
‘Best Music Show’ nominee in Adelaide, the acclaimed Movin’ Melvin presents a sensational premiere, featuring songs Otis Redding did, plus more! Extravaganza of song, tap-dan…
The Language of Television is everywhere, but the language is… 01000110001101101
It’s 3am on a Friday morning and it’s T.
The Sandy & Danni Improv Show! A completely improvised date night with amazing comedy guests, games and buckets of silliness.
Winner, Best Children’s Show - Ireland’s most lovable idiots bring their mischief and mayhem to a show for the whole family.
Clown, dance and sketch collide as multi-award-winning Australian comedian, Tessa Waters, unleashes her new hour of stupidity.
Incorporating as many different styles, centuries and saxophones as a sixty minute recital will allow, we’ll take you through the timeline of the saxophone quartet, demonstrating t…
Arrive 14:15 wearing loose, comfortable clothing for the start of the Shin Shin Toitsu Do (Japanese yoga) session at 14:30, where you’ll learn unification of mind and body and natu…
Two English gentlemen (or are they?) pull surprises out of the hat (and the audience).
Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility.
Enchanting songbird and hostess Lilian Lake welcomes you to the Moulin Rouge.
Join us for our one-off Fringe City night-time special, as part of the Fringe All-Nighter.
A tender and ridiculous show that clambers up your drainpipe with a rose between its teeth.
Tommy Cooper, with his impeccable timing, love of slapstick and one-liners was a true comic genius.
Brighton’s all-male cabaret smutsters, Der Wunderlich Revue, celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday with a night of right royal mirth, magic, music, cheerleading and madness.
This character-driven play from Moving On Theatre had something for everyone.
Imagine if you lived your life according to the values set out in the movie Terminator 2.
The Sex Shells present ‘Going Down’: a glittering, twisted, all-singing, all-prancing look at gay existence in the twenty-first century.
Our tits sing, dance and talk about how they’re made for f**king.
Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary celebration & final performance in its entirety.
The big band sound of 1960s Latin America via the back streets of New Orleans, this irresistibly swinging street music will have the crowd baying for more.
Argus Angel award winners with brightonirish.
Bridging a gap of 80 years between author George Orwell’s early life in Paris and a social experiment by Guardian journalist Polly Tonybee in London, Down & Out In Paris And L…
The half life of love is forever - it remains toxic, poisoning life long after love is over.
Join Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing.
Dance until the late hours.
The Black Fields’ Circus of Lujuria is back! The Black Fields will be tearing the place down with new music from their upcoming EP.
Think Tank is a live comedy and debate show where professional comedians propose policy ideas to a panel of politicians and experts.
“We are in uncharted territory when we sit with death,” Liz Rothschild says in her one-woman show, Outside the Box: A Live Show About Death.
Following the success of their TV show ‘Little Howard’s Big Question’ (CBBC), real human Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard are bringing their unique family comed…
Exceptionally clean tricks with wickedly naughty jokes from this award-winning magician.
Experience the magic of the stunning popera quartet, Il Divo, live at London’s O2 Arena, and enjoy a pre-show Thames River Cruise! Carlos, Urs, David and Seb are delighted…
Brighton’s only drag king competition is back! It’s time for bois to become men as they battle it out to win the crown (and 100 quid)! Expect a night of bulging biceps, protruding …
Puppetry, poetry, dance and live music are interwoven in this splendid succession of stories from five zany friends.
Martha Tilston has carved her unique niche in the modern English folk scene with sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world.
Amazing trickery, eccentric comedy; fun and hilarity guaranteed! “Highly recommended for kids and adults alike” (The Argus), “Still the must-see children’s show in Brighton…
Get a taste for Brighton Fringe 2016 at our outdoor showcase.
Bring your picnic blankets and hamper down to Brighton’s biggest family picnic with free family friendly performances, games, crafts and activities galore.
One man takes on the concept of love in a raging battle to the death.
Storytelling feast of foolish kings, tree-climbing princesses, and one revolting woman, woven together by chief mischief-maker Damian BB Wood.
Broadcaster and comedian Dolan is one of the most in-demand MCs.
Award-winning short films from the internationally acclaimed ‘Iris Prize Film Festival’: a collection of the winners and runners-up from the 2015 prize.
“a smorgasbord of different voices finding the funny in new places.
Join us at the North Laine for a weekender of art, music, performance and general fringy goodness! We’ll start on Friday evening and won’t stop until Sunday night! Expect live art,…
A selection of the best stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
A selection of spoken word, poetry and short fiction, shining a light on brilliant new writing.
Award-winning comedy troupe, The Maydays, pitch ideas for a new improvised show every night, inspired by the audience.
A work-in-progress of the debut hour from Robin Morgan, star of ‘The Greatest Welshman You’ve Never Heard Of’ (BBC Radio), writer for ‘The News Quiz’ and Laughing Horse New Act of …
London-based comedian Paul Laight and guests deliver a free hour of jokes, puns, observations and a song or two about the horrors of everyday life.
Mister Bus will be bringing its special brand of surreal sketch comedy to Brighton Fringe! That’s a long train journey and we don’t even like each other that much.
Fancy more Fringe? Join us for the best in laid-back, late-night entertainment at The Warren.
An intimate, audience-collaborative theatre show with projected imagery and text messaging, exploring love, desire and dating with your clothes on.
Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy regains girl, and they live happily ever after.
This year, Ink_d have invited every artist they have ever shown to submit one amazing artwork to make the best Ink_d show ever! Be prepared to be amazed and delighted by all your f…
An interactive, musical, play experience by Exploring Senses and One Brighton FM.
A completely improvised date night with amazing comedy guests, games and buckets of silliness.
In this show Rebecca Vigil and Evan Kaufman interview a couple in the audience about their relationship, then spin an impromptu musical about the couple’s love story.
Perhaps the most influential musical of the twentieth century, Show Boat combined the talents of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, both of whom had felt for some time that Broa…
Muse massive O2 Arena show on 3rd, 11th & 12th April 2016 with premium seating A 5-hour experience! Devonshire rockers, Muse, are poised to bring down the house at Lon…
Ethan Beach hosts this stacked variety show, with comedy from Michelle Wolf, Brett Davis, Seaton Smith, Mary Houlihan, Mike Kelton and Harry Gensemer, as well as a musical performa…
After a near-fatal car accident in 2014, Tracy Morgan has been making a welcome return to stand-up comedy over the last six months.
Ellie Goulding Live O2 Arena show on Thursday 24 & Friday 25 March 2016 with premium seating A 5 hours experience! Head down with a friend to the O2 Arena in 2016 for an …
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Tragedy and Comedy blend seamlessly together for this series of monologues performed byThe Theatre Workshop.
This excellent long-running stand-up show, hosted by Dan Licata, Joe Pera and Charles Gould, has found a new home at this Williamsburg distillery.
The Treason Show takes the news, parodies it, adds music and makes it irreverently entertaining.
Brighton’s only drag king competition is back and tougher than ever! It’s time for bois to become men as they battle it out over three heats to make their way to the final.
In one sense this latest production from Edinburgh-based Blazing Hyena Theatre Company is nothing more than a theatrical game in which writer Jack Elliot creates a succession of…
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is the second-longest running off Broadway musical.
Behind me a slightly overweight man in basque, suspenders and very little else is shuffling up the row to his seat to cheers from the back stalls.
The UK’s university show choir and glee competition comes to the Arts Theatre for one night only! Warwick, Cambridge, Royal Holloway, Sussex, Swansea, Kent and Portsmouth compete; …
Regina Decicco is the guest host of this free weekly comedy show that mixes stand-up with improv.
Rudimental’s massive O2 Arena show on Thursday 3 March 2016 with premium seating A 5 hours experience! Rudimental are touring the world with their latest album &lsqu…
Smoking Hot Comedy is returning to Reading in its new home of RYND. FREE Entry with Lineup: - Thanyia Moore (MC) - Bob Munro - Sam Mitchell - Ed Day - Joel Henderson
Chris Duffy and Evan Kaufman host the first edition of the new weekly stand-up show “at a reasonable hour.
When a daughter comes home to care for her aging mother, the pressure starts to build on their turbulent relationship.
Valentine’s Day may have a cheesy reputation, but the heart-filled holiday has inspired plenty of great live comedy for devoted couples, optimistic daters and determinedly si…
A brand new stage version of Mrs Henderson Presents is coming to the West End in Winter 2016.
A mixed troupe of lost souls find comfort in each other in the enjoyment of telling “silly little stories about silly little things” that are extensions and exaggerations of the…
The Marx Brothers greatest failing is at the circus.
Since 2005, some very original performances have been occurring in a peculiar little space in Long Island City and generating loads of buzz.
Aparna Nancherla and Josh Gondelman join forces (and faces, for a somewhat off-putting promotional poster) in this excellent stand-up show.
Jana Schmieding and Lauren Olson host the final New York edition of this monthly character showcase, in which comedians perform brand-new, original characters.
This monthly show pairs comedians for performances that often become a mix of stand-up, improv and vaudevillian acts.
Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back this Christmas in a brand new live stage show, PEPPA PIG'S SURPRISE.
This event promises to be “everything you wish your company’s holiday party was but isn’t.
After a one-night performance in 2014, Tap Soul Productions brings back this musical revue for four performances.
Die Doing What You Love is the first (and last) solo show from comedian Tom Holmes.
This musical satire by Fred Sauter and Paul Leschen (“Bedbugs!!!”) commandeers three real-life stories of obsession: the German cannibal who ate his willing victim, the…
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Two of the city’s finest rising comics, Janelle James and Kerry Coddett, each perform a half-hour of stand-up.
“Juke-box musicals”, which essentially use existing songs as their musical score, may strike you as a relatively modern theatrical phenomena – think Mamma Mia! or We Will …
Theatrum Vertitatus is very excited to be taking their dark and haunting production of Lanford Wilson’s “Home Free!” to The London Horror Festival this year after 2 successful runs…
Previously nominated for ‘Best New Show’ at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival, Geoff Norcott (Live at the Apollo, The Now Show) takes on the lazy assumptions that fester in th…
Elna Baker and Kevin Townley host this ever-changing variety show, with each edition based on a different idea.
This bi-monthly stand-up show presents a special performance in honor of New York Super Week and New York Comic Con.
Tom, a young professional with a track record of quickly losing interest in the attractive women he dates, meets Helen and falls in love.
The Nursery presents its autumn season of improvised comedy at the Edric Theatre, Borough Every weekend from 2 October to 5 December, 8-10pm Highlights include improv masters Th…
(in previews; opens on Sunday) Twenty years ago Hannah and Zvi were a young married couple living in Jerusalem.
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Mark Vigeant and Yoni Lotan are hosts of this boisterous comedy show who promise to “sing, dance, give out candy and loudly shout at each other.
This festival — now in it’s second year — gathers some of the city’s finest free stand-up shows under one banner for a week of top-notch comedy at venues in…
Every year a sell out! The UK’s first and premier award for live comedy.
A recital by Karen West, Elizabeth Woollven and George Ross, accompanied by Helen Maddox and Alan Graham, to include Schumann’s Frauen-Liebe und Leben and John Maxwell Geddes’ …
Returning to The Brunton (Musselburgh) with original and traditional Scottish folk music, stories and songs delivered with a charismatic stage presence and unique sense of humour.
A night celebrating the biggest breakthrough acts of 2015. Line-up TBC.
Anarchic annual two-hour charity show celebrating the late Godfather of Alternative Comedy.
Ever had therapy? Feel like a failure? Then this one’s for you! Join performance poet Little Red as she reveals why the therapy didn’t work, through laughter, tears and sexual innu…
Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a hugely rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking for all involved.
Are you The Sick of the Fringe? Commissioned by the Wellcome Trust and conceived by Brian Lobel, The Sick of the Fringe is a curated programme of events aiming to inspire collabora…
Fran Macilvey is a bestselling author.
Star of BBC3’s cult hit sitcom How Not To Live Your Life, Dan Clark, presents The Wow Wow Show! A very British take on the American late night talk show such as Letterman and Fallo…
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world.
As part of Ars Nova’s ongoing Showgasm Spotlight, the comedians and real-life couple Aidy Bryant and Conner O’Malley present this “seminar” on love and sex.
Angelos Epithemiou (BBC Two’s Shooting Stars) and Barry from Watford (BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon) record their award-winning iTunes Best of 2014 podcast in front o…
Live recording of the hit podcast from the writers of the BBC show QI.
Live podcast recording and variety show in aid of Peruvian Kettle Syndrome.
For the Love of Chocolate oozes chocolate from its pores.
Live art every day.
Live art every day.
The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected.
Receiving mildly ecstatic acclaim at home, this musical comedy duo are proud to present their debut Edinburgh Fringe show.
Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.
An opportunity to meet key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies.
A composer a day: John Bryden will play music by Elgar, Mozart and Dvorák in three recitals on the Cathedral Steinway.
Barry Bonaparte’s Travelling Circus is in trouble.
South Africa’s National Arts Festival is Africa’s largest and most colourful multi-discipline arts event held in Grahamstown each July.
One man (Ben).
Twelve Palestinian artists come to Scotland for storytelling, poetry, stand up comedy, performance art, music and dance, a short film showing, photography, and discussion.
The description of The Amazing Sketch Show states that their sketches are ‘some of the funniest, silliest and zaniest sketches’ to be found at this year’s Fringe.
Vesper Walk describe themselves as a “quirky five to eight piece band performing art-pop music in a gothic style.
‘Cocking a snook at learned prejudices .
Loud and Proud, Scotland’s LGBT choir, performs its annual Fringe concert in support of Scottish HIV and Hepatitis C charity, Waverley Care.
After a sell-out run in 2014 Josh and Producer Neil return with their award-winning XFM Podcast .
A raucous, fun-filled cabaret show dedicated to all the best things on the box.
Based in Edinburgh and founded in 1991, Consort of Voices specialise in performances of a cappella music and small-scale choral repertoires from the 15th century to the present day…
An hour of pure delight.
A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from Fringe Festival directors around the world.
ThreeWeeks’ co-editor Chris Cooke always saw free speech as a fundamental right, but then started arguing that Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines should be banned.
A culinary conundrum.
Ready to take your show to England’s largest arts festival? Want to showcase your work to a fresh audience? Fancy a new Fringe experience? If you answered yes to these questions,…
A stupid show made by idiots, for idiots!* Join frustrated satirist Ben Powell and frantic artist and comedian Mike Milling for an hour of comedy, satire, art, music and awful, rel…
Actor comedienne Kate Perry performs her solo character comedy show featuring six costumes, two pairs of glasses and a rubber hat.
‘The first time I heard Andrea Carlson, I was in love!’ (Charlie Silvestri, UpCloseAndAcoustic.
Cutting straight to the chase, Alistair and Edd embark on an hour of joke-telling aimed solely at making you laugh.
After a sell-out run and a Herald Angel Award at the 2014 Fringe, Bowditch returns with her intimate and witty show that explores the life, loves and legacy of painter Frida Kahlo …
Steve Richards Presents Rock N Roll Politics 4.
Get up if you want to get down! Creamy, full-fat, calorie-laden funk from Edinburgh’s premier groove machine, JBiA.
What would you do for love? What would you do for money? In our world of pay day loans and credit on tap how easy is it to become overwhelmed? Jess’ craving for more than she can…
Scottish song, music and comedy at its finest.
Would you quit your high flying sales job to run a radio station from a Portakabin in a high crime area? Will the station get burnt down by the local kids? Will anybody listen to a…
Free For All is a very clever verse play with a strong political slant, exploring the ideas of choice and social responsibility.
Scottish session musicians The Breeze perform a 60 minute set featuring popular and lesser known songs of the late John Walden Cale.
Think you know charades? Think again! Comedy meets game show meets improv, as two teams of Fringe comics hilariously pit their skills and wit against each other, in this hysterical…
Manchester’s definitive entertainment band, The Jäger Maestros are an authentic German oompah band with a refreshingly modern difference.
Follow the fortunes of lovable bumpkins Billy and Eileen as they travel to Shmokey City to audition for the dastardly Pete Popalypse on his new TV talent show Xposure.
Mrs Mash loves food and she loves stories! Join her for a feast of stories, songs and joining in fun about all kinds of fabulous food.
The Graduation Show is where BWC’s Fringe Improv Intensive Workshop students strut their stuff in a showcase performance having learnt long-form improv from the finest! Find out …
The title of [Title of Show] tells you quite a lot about what you need to know! This musical, within a musical, within a musical writes itself as it plays out.
Oxford University’s finest all female a Cappella group takes on University Challenge.
Eighteen-year-old Michael and his fourteen-year-old brother Brucie – who has been considered mentally slow since birth – venture out on a camping trip together.
Flow! is a revolutionary open stage event that sees dancers in close conversation with poets.
Songs of Love and War will touch on poetry and stories from wars in Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, Sri Lanka and the Boer War as well as WWI and WWII, interspersed with love songs from the …
Let Philip Contini take you back to Sorrento for songs, stories, sunshine, romance, Neapolitan food and wine.
Full Tilt Janis: The Australian Janis Joplin Tribute Show captures the sound, feel and attitude of the infamous Janis Joplin.
A young girl swears she will kill herself if her parents won’t let her date her boyfriend.
You are cordially invited to a show that celebrates two of the best things in life: weddings and bingo.
Afternoons are dead boring now, everyone knows that, even proper stupid idiots.
Comedians Daniel Kitson, Mark Steel, Mark Thomas and Ivor Dembina join forces to raise money for IMET2000, a charity bringing front-line medical relief to victims of last year’s bo…
Is who we are who we appear to be? Award-winning performer Juliette Burton’s been fat, thin and everything between.
Supporting the progression of youth arts in Fife, FYAH are delighted to offer this varied programme of four individual performances from groups who are working in Fife creating wor…
Will Todd’s Mass in Blue (Scottish première), Vaughan Williams’ Mass in G minor, Tippett’s Five Negro Spirituals, performed by one of Scotland’s most exciting and versatile …
Free Fringe Music all day at the famous Inn on the Mile, at the crossroads at the heart of the Fringe.
Free morning films for the whole family.
Would you quit your high flying sales job to run a radio station from a Portakabin in a high crime area? Will the station get burnt down by the local kids? Will anybody listen to a…
Perfect way for under sixes to burn off energy at this fun, musical and sea animal filled session.
Live from Edinburgh, The Radio 2 Arts Show captures all the excitement from the Edinburgh Festivals, with guests from the world of comedy, theatre, dance, literature and music.
Returning for a third year, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents a morning of some of the best names in children’s entertainment.
Due to massive demand, six later, quite probably ruder, shows! Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy half-man-half-Xbox.
Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore our galleries after hours across three exhilarating nights, each with hand-picked performers, music, comedy, bars and entry to our …
ThreeWeeks’ co-editor Chris Cooke always saw free speech as a fundamental right, but then started arguing that Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines should be banned.
As part of the Edinburgh Book Fringe, for an hour on Sunday afternoon theatre director and performer Morna Burdon takes the audience through a series of real-life stories and songs…
‘A mesmerising visual and aural feast’ (Scotsman).
This is a superb student production from St Edward’s School, under the direction of Jamie Johnstone and co-director Rebecca Clark.
Ever had the moment when you’ve shouted this out? Mark Ritchie’s effortlessly funny storytelling will make you laugh, cry and even make you think about God in this original and…
‘Al has one of the best jokes I’ve ever heard’ (Jerry Seinfeld).
The Free Association is proud to present an hour of the finest and funniest improvised comedy on the Fringe.
A common objective for artists participating in the Fringe is to create touring opportunities for their work.
This comedic beat poetry duo have spent the last seven years successfully entertaining festival audiences across the land.
Don’t miss this fantasmagorical show full of classic and current songs from the house of mouse! A fringeful of fun for all the family including sing-a-long favourites from Frozen…
Paul Eccentric will be performing and reading excerpts from his book, ‘The Edinburgh Fringe In A Nutshell’.
Need better media coverage? Learn easy steps for generating positive publicity in print, online – everywhere! – from social media pro and arts journalist Elaine Liner.
A place of peace, a sacred space.
Performed by Shanghai’s Hand in Hand Troupe, a famous young artists’ association in China.
Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom.
Banter and silliness are the driving force of this Cheltenham sketch comedy troupe.
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, and the obsessive passion of Janacek’s Intimate letters: a lethal late night musical potion with Stephen de Pledge …
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy award nominees and stars of BBC Three’s Badults, Pappy’s, bring their comedy club to the Edinburgh Fringe for four very special shows.
Third show from the guy who makes all the comedy with Turtle Canyon Comedy and supported James Acaster on tour.
Surreal clown, singer and Phil Kay collaborator Cammy Sinclair (38yrs) accidentally took his son Robin (3yrs) to a gig.
The Thomas Clifford Show is a theatrical spoof of a chat show resembling The Jonathan Ross Show.
A new one-man show from performance maker Josh Gardner.
At the start of his show Geoff Norcott claims he’s a moron.
The Jerome Experience – Rotating Drumming Show… ‘You may call him a musician, I’d call him an artist whose medium is sound and form…’ (Andy Sweetland).
‘The epitome of bizarre hilarity and joyous absurdity’ ***** (Tab.
The Thomas Clifford Show is a theatrical spoof of a chat show resembling The Jonathan Ross Show.
Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers.
Organists Steven Grahl (Peterborough Cathedral), Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral) and Donald Hunt (St Mary’s Cathedral) perform on consecutive Sundays on the Cathedral’s ‘Fath…
Producers David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree discuss how they grew touring company Sell a Door from a shoestring Fringe company to a large scale and West End production company.
Sell-out 2014.
Familiar BBC faces present their pick of the Edinburgh Festivals. Join us for music, theatre, spoken word, puppetry, cabaret and – of course – plenty of comedy.
Proud to support the Free Festival, The 99 Club brings a selection of some of the best comics at the Fringe.
I wouldn’t normally mention a show’s venue in a comedy review, but David Mills is performing in a gorgeous space in the Voodoo Rooms.
Join award-winning character comedian Joe Rowntree for the rare and wonderful specimen Morgan Berry: Pet Bereavement Counsellor.
Join Jim and Miranda for an hour of jokes, songs and good old-fashioned entertainment with their own brand of friendly silliness.
Lunchtime is perhaps not the right time for a hypnosis show for adults.
Join West Country comedian Cerys Nelmes as she entertains you and your children for 45 minutes of onesie fun! Wear your onesie, and have some funsie! There will be music, dancing, …
Join Jim and Miranda for an hour of jokes, songs and good old-fashioned entertainment with their own brand of friendly silliness.
An hour of lunchtime comedy could be worse spent than with this quirky collection of occasionally promising comedians.
Love, life, and the Lord.
Performance poets, a hip-hop vocalist and a jazz singer coming together with a live band to create something truly special.
When Brendon Burns announced last year that he would neither be promoting his Fringe show nor charging for tickets, a few eyebrows were raised.
This show has a bad title.
Hilarious 100% raw improvisation is on the menu as some weird and wonderful suggestions are taken from the audience while performing short-form improvisation games.
‘Al has one of the best jokes I’ve ever heard’ (Jerry Seinfeld).
Download this audio walking tour – any day, any time – and become intimate with Fringe history, even perform yourself if you choose.
Experience the joy of live music at the museum.
Alex Furrow, the compere for Oxford Revue Presents, has a lot to contend with, La Belle is a big venue and it must be difficult to pack it out with an eager crowd.
Where the who’s who of comedy and comedy’s new breakout stars love to perform and audiences love to be.
All spit no polish, all show no pony, Goldsmith goes back to the source.
Jay Handley’s first show contained ‘.
A tale of dark deeds – with your host, magician Dave Reubens.
A daily challenge to realise the best marketing scheme on the Fringe.
Forget karaoke! Join the Massaoke revolution.
Ever wanted to know what a camping trip sounds like through the medium of opera? Yes, I’m being serious, and this is just one of many bizarre performances you will see from The Dis…
Stand up poet Stan Skinny brings up his 2nd show after ‘Tesco chainstore massacre’, Love cynic Stan, tries to grapple with what love is through poems and stories.
Great live music followed by some blasts from the past and current gems.
Skeptics on the Fringe, a free show in the belly of Banshee Labyrinth, is a daily show based around the more general theme of science, rationality and logic.
Joy Carter’s stand-up centres around a cute theme that works well for its midday slot.
Join UCLU Comedy Club’s Blank Slates for an hour of thrilling improvised comedy, as they follow the story of a young superhero on their rise to glory.
West Country comedian and MC extraordinaire, Cerys Nelmes, returns to this year’s Fringe with a full run of her popular show, Pick’n’Mix! Cerys MCs an hour of comedy featuring th…
Five teenagers wake up in a void, neither knowing each other, or how they got there.
Innovative and playful, the brand new two-part sketch group Beard weave joyful, bizarre and enthralling comedy.
Stand-Up Philosophy is a low-key, quirky little Free Fringe show featuring professional philosophers sharing thoughts, answering questions, and trying their hands at comedy.
A series of comedy sketches performed by a talented all-female cast from St Mary’s Calne Senior School.
“We are the first show… in the Edinburgh Fringe Guide” magicians Malin Nilsson and Charlie Caper crow happily, claiming this as the reason for their strangely named show.
The hotly anticipated solo debut of a multi award-winning sketch comedian is probably happening elsewhere.
The Water Show is a show about water.
Come and witness one of the greatest late-night mixed bill shows on offer.
Just arrived? Then here’s the showcase just for you.
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart and Tim Minchin .
Fans of big hits and speedy whips can get their fill of roller derby at Auld Reekie Roller Girls’ first festival game.
Music all day at the smallest pub in Scotland or probably anywhere. Visit and enjoy.
Bristol Improv return with their hit format Bristol Improv Steals the Show! Everything on stage is completely improvised based on you, the audience! Expect to have your programmes …
After a poor showing at last year’s Fringe, the Free Footlights return this year on top form.
The Nursery together with Freestival is bringing an improv only venue to Edinburgh - a Fringe first! Every night for three weeks, the Holyrood Suite at the Thistle Hotel will trans…
A new human colony, but full of idiots.
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
Come and watch three top comedians from the stand up-circuit clean up their act! Two (or more) of the circuit’s best loved comedians will be joining hosts Rob Thomas and Fran Garri…
This production portrays the tempestuous love affair of two teenagers.
Kooky, french horn-playing, little Miss K from Massachusetts never imagined she’d become a 1950s-style blonde bombshell with shows in New York and Milan, and a residency at Ronni…
A traumatised zookeeper tells the tale of her misadventures with her co-workers and an escaped Tiger who is now their captor… and director.
A dark comedy about music, partying and political protest - a group of friends face the turbulent highs and lows of life during the 1990’s.
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following two sell-out runs.
Children’s entertainment should be brimming with energy, lovable and over-the-top characters, and enchanting tricks.
Now in its eighth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment.
If you got your idea of adulthood from F.
Dressed in a suit emblazoned with the sort of multicoloured exclamations that you would often find in comic books, Matty Grey’s eye-catching attire alone sets the tone for this m…
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up at each show, every day, as Laughing Horse’s Come…
A compilation of comedic talent from across the Fringe, two shows a day, and all for free – the Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe showcases some of the best comedic talent t…
Sell-out in 2012, 2013 and 2014, and a big hit at Adelaide Fringe.
Love, life, and the Lord.
Luc Valvona returns to the Fringe with his third full show, featuring multiple instruments and musical technology, and this time his stand-up and funny songs will be based on all t…
From now until August 31st, visitors can soak in the buzzing atmosphere at Edinburgh’s premiere music venue.
This is a show with an ambitious script, which shows real emotional intelligence.
In theory, Eejit of Love is a fun concept: two Irish country bumpkins find themselves swept up in the allure of reality TV, testing their relationship and their own willpower.
Stand-up comedy: poetry’s idiot relation, right? Performance poetry: comedy’s boring cousin, yes? Let’s find out.
Back by popular demand! Returning for its third year, the Craft Scotland Summer Show sets up shop in the centre of town.
The Quentin Dentin Show is an extraordinary and eccentric dark comedy rock musical, which sees main characters Nat and Keith’s relationship on the rocks and their lives in a rut.
This exhibition in the stunning 17th century Parliament Hall offers insight into the life, history and traditions of Scotland’s Supreme Courts.
Is love a many-splendored thing? History, philosophy, science, literature and popular culture all attempt to explain it: but how close do they really get? Steadfast and headstrong …
Lost Horizons returns with the finest folk/acoustic music from across the UK.
Trudelight knows the Fringe inside out.
Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows.
Theorising that new episodes are possible within their own lifetime, the Maydays step into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanish.
Beautiful, Terrifying, Love written and performed by award-winning actress, director and playwright Debra De Liso.
Wet Behind the Ears brings you the finest new comedy talent from across the country.
Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland.
See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up at each show, every day, as Laughing Horse’s Come…
Tired of all of the Pick of the Fringe shows? Worn-out by Fringe hyperbole? This afternoon showcase has all the great comedians that get bad reviews and deserve more! It’s the best…
Hilarious 100% raw improvisation is on the menu as some weird and wonderful suggestions are taken from the audience while performing short-form improvisation games.
Stand-up comedy: poetry’s idiot relation, right? Performance poetry: comedy’s boring cousin, yes? Let’s find out.
If you got your idea of adulthood from F.
Our pick of the best new shows opening at the Edinburgh Festivals 2015. Line-up TBC.
A fantastically funny show for all the family.
Take part in the Festival’s longest running show at no charge at all.
Qn: How does a man feel about the suffragettes? Ans: Envious! They combined violence with a sense of moral destiny.
With singers from throughout the UK, 200 young musicians from the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain will perform a wide variety of repertoire on their first visit to the…
An hour and a half of top-quality comedy by the best acts at the Fringe chosen by London’s famous Soho Comedy Club, rated by Time Out as one of the Top 10 Best Comedy Clubs in Lo…
Lost Horizons returns with the finest folk/acoustic music from across the UK.
Sometimes love comes to you and sometimes you have to make it happen.
Meet PR and media insiders: tips on everything from social networking and contacting reviewers to increasing audience numbers.
Fresh from his European Tour with the Festival International de Magie and his sell-out UK theatre tour the unique creativity, passion and talent of Michael Jordan brings together a…
Vanessa Smythe has a bit of a ‘downer hobby’: she worries about disappearing.
Ettieboo (Ria Lina) presents the best value cabaret money can buy! Each show is different, with a line-up comprised of the best, brightest, and most beautiful acts participating at…
In this solo show, Wild Card Kitty presents a compendium of character comedy based chicanery, transforming into different artistes from around the globe showing off their special s…
Armed with just his bedroom-made beats and a very literal multiple personality disorder, Iowa’s dopiest music producer Floe-Joe invites you to indulge in his wacky world of sketc…
Lewis Schaffer states that although he normally occupies rooms on one of the free fringes during August, for his 2015 run he’s charging folk a fiver.
Oliver Meech is no stranger to the Edinburgh Fringe, having brought his show When Magic and Science Collide in previous years.
The games are back in 2015! Different international acts compete for comedy gold.
MCs Hjalmar Tjan and Benji Waterstones welcome you to Clown Town, as they host a daily variety show review of top national and international stand-up comedy.
After four years of consistently filling the smallest room in Edinburgh, Adam Belbin is set to return with possibly the final instalment in this quadrilogy of shows.
Gag Reflex presents Tom Lucy, Sean Nolan, Chris Washington and Benji Waterstones, hosted by Freddy Quinne and Kate McCabe.
Award-winning comic Keith Carter presents a stand-up situation comedy musical game show satire about how good manners and boundless optimism will triumph over life’s hardships.
It’s your classic love story, really: inflatable crocodile meets mannequin head, they fall for each other but soon enough cracks show and they fall apart.
London’s Laugh Train Home host Robyn Perkins **** (ThreeWeeks, English Comedian of the Year Finalist) and Sarah Iles, (Comedy Network Award winner) are joined by their favourite aw…
Stand-up comedians Carmen Ali and Jake Pickford have decided to put their relationship to the ultimate test by doing a show together.
Award-winning gag merchant Masai Graham delivers over one hundred jokes in just half an hour.
Book of Love is without a doubt a special show: Lindsay Benner is sexy, silly and completely charming.
Dissent: noun, def.
Ireland’s most lovable idiots bring their mischief and mayhem on tour; a show for the whole family, you can even bring your granny! Brothers Famous Seamus and Sean-tastic will do…
With the accompanying subtitle, this show becomes God Bless ‘Merica, Because It’ll Take A Miracle To Fix It; whilst that’s quite a mouthful, it certainly encompasses the sent…
Cynical Sunshine.
BBC Radio 4’s smash hit – live! Hancock’s Half Hour, lovingly recreated with a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself.
Winner: Best Comedy, Melbourne Fringe.
Now in its eight year, Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe brings you once again the best in Scottish writing.
Bobby Mair, Tim Renkow and Dylan Gott roll out some of the darkest jokes at the Fringe.
The hottest ticket of the Fringe is back! Treat yourself to a late night date with Lili la Scala and her glittering cavalcade of Cabarati.
Trudelight knows the Fringe inside out.
This unique stand-up panel show explores relationships with sex, sexuality and culture.
Epic storytelling, synchronised swimming and subversively simple songs from this Fringe First nominated maker of mischief.
Seventy years of film, music, art and literature come to life in this interactive exhibition of popular culture, exploring our love/hate relationship with the deadliest weapons on …
Okay, he doesn’t promise much - the title was his son’s butchering of the ‘one-man show’ term.
Punch and Judy has been a long running stalwart of beachside entertainment for the whole family – but whatever you do, don’t bring the kids to this live-action adaptation.
Take a punt at lunchtime.
NYC Comic, Abigoliah Schamaun, has devised a talk show where you, the audience, are the star! Armed with a GoPro Camera atop her head, Schamaun will host an hour of games, fire tri…
Taking improv to the next level – we improvise the cast! Now in its third year, the Fringe’s free daily improv jam returns for more comedy scenes and games based entirely on audi…
Winner of Best Comedy Show Brighton Fringe awards 2014.
Forget typewriters, what would happen if you gave an infinite number of monkeys a camera each? **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). **** (Comedy.com).
Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers.
Our 21st year as the recognised launch pad for future legends.
If you love somebody, let them go.
Scott Redmond had a fun 2014; kidnapped, arrested, threatened at gun and knife point, disowned, broken up and dealing with bereavement.
**** (Nouse.
Award-winning gag merchant Masai Graham delivers over one hundred jokes in just half an hour.
Chris Martin is trying something a little different this year by having his show underpinned with a musical soundtrack.
Stand-up from award-winning comedians Alasdair Beckett-King (NATYs 2013) and Nick Elleray (Max Turner 2013).
Storytelling as you’ve never seen it! Join in with Meg Harper’s unique stories! Maybe you’ll be a princess, maybe you’ll be a frog, maybe you’ll even be a giant head louse! Fresh s…
Feast on five of the tastiest up and coming comedians on the circuit in this stand-up comedy showcase, including your award-winning headliner Masai Graham.
There is just something about storyteller Callum Lykan.
‘Demitris Deech is a great story-teller’ (BroadwayBaby.
Brice is back with a host of silly characters.
Have you ever been surprised to receive a phonecall from a friend that you were just thinking about? How many times have you felt so in tune with a person that you knew what they w…
The best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics in a great value lunchtime compilation showcase.
Established as one of the best shows on the Fringe. Four different comedians to the earlier show. Two hours, four acts for £10 or less. ‘Top comedy, top value’ (List).
Join the Observer’s 2015 rising star and winner of the 2013 Musical Comedy Awards Best Newcomer for an hour of the finest pop culture inspired songs and stand-up.
A high-octane hilarity blast right in your daft face, featuring two of the funniest new comedians on the circuit.
Ben Target is in no way an average stand-up.
I am not entirely sure why comedians Ben Shannon and Mike Reed decided their set should be forty-eight minutes long, rather than a full hour, but it actually doesn’t really matte…
On any given night during the Edinburgh Fringe there are dozens of funny comics standing on stage talking about the life and loves of a performer.
Show your Hope is a mobile art exhibition by Dutch storyteller Mr Martin who has been travelling all over the world with a van full of paintings since 2003.
Spillikin, expertly directed and written by Jon Welch, follows two periods in the life of Sally, a charming and rebellious woman who married her unlikely childhood companion, the c…
Lisa Gornick’s Live Drawing Show opens with an interesting and inventive premise: using the aid of drawing in real time to tell a story.
Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility.
Sebastien Rambaud and Yann Coste’s Incredible Drum Show thoroughly deserves its seemingly immodest title.
Live at the Stand is an opportunity to attend the recording of the podcast of the same name, featuring a rotating lineup of comics performing sets and taking part in games and inte…
The Missing Hancocks is a genuine blast from the past.
A troupe of hopeful Fringe performers get lost in the woods, forced to deliver their starry-eyed show to the “nonexistent” audience.
The seven-time sell-out comedy sensation returns to Edinburgh with an anarchic afternoon show for just about everyone.
This show begins with the sound of drums and then a dreadful storm and so gives its audience certain expectations of what is to come but, as Russell himself exclaims, “prepare yo…
Direct from NYC, Gideon & Hubcap serve up their unique brand of Stove-Top Folk (on no fewer than ten instruments!), sharing tales of love, apocalypse and death-defying friendship t…
A cabaret full of birds falling in love with each other? Embrace the madness if you will, and your heart will certainly be warmed by Robert J.
‘I could tell you anything I want and you would have to believe it!’ yells Mark Forward about twenty minutes into his show, as an invisible falcon perches on his arm.
This sketch show offers an hour of clean-cut and well-rehearsed comedy.
FUBAR Radio and Underbelly present The Underbelly Radio Shows recorded live from 12:30pm each day at Ermintrude, Underbelly hosts a series of live radio broadcasts brought to you b…
Only in Edinburgh could you start your morning off having breakfast while watching some theatre.
If The Shuffle Show is anything to go by, life behind the Genius Bar requires a very specific skill-set.
Strikingly staged, deftly acted and simultaneously hard-hitting and bitingly funny.
We’ve all got ‘em: struggles, self-orchestrated pitfalls, flat tyres, ball cancer… Un/fortunately we can’t all make a living droning on about them to room full (dreamer) of peopl…
La Clique has been a feature on the Fringe for over ten years and has a well deserved reputation for slick circus cabaret and variety.
Performer Paul Nathan informs his audience before they enter the space that ‘Moms and Dads get Champagne, kids get insults’.
There is a room in C Nova that you have never seen before: up endless winding staircases and through many closed doors, a small attic store has been meticulously transformed into t…
Fast Fringe is a comedy showcase of comedy and variety acts from all over the fringe with a simple but entertaining premise: each performer, all selected by comedy website Chortle,…
**** (Skinny).
Tokyo Tapdoare a company of Japanese tap dancers, percussionists, circus artists.
Prestwick, Scotland – 3 March 1960.
I’m not entirely sure where the title of the show came from, as love handles are never mentioned or a part of any of the sketches that The Cambridge Footlights perform but, frank…
Collegiate a cappella has become a major trend in recent years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Brought to the fringe by multi-talented Jethro Compton, The Clock Strikes Noon (along with the rest of the Frontier trilogy) is not to be missed.
To do justice to any of Sarah Kane’s work, you need to not be taken in by the maniacal, despairing nature of her scripts.
Painted 1888-1892, Traquair’s acclaimed murals, restored in 1998, illustrate the canticle Benedicite Omnia Opera.
A former Times Critics’ Choice.
Come and visit Edinburgh’s Sistine Chapel, and see the beautiful, scintillating mural scheme by celebrated arts and crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Take a trip through vivid 3D graphic environments that pulsate to the rhythm of high-energy music.
See the vibrant world of the Fringe through the eyes of schoolchildren from across Scotland at this free exhibition of entries in the 2015 Fringe Schools Poster Competition, includ…
C’s Fringe Film Festival is a smorgasbord of productions shuffled neatly into one come-and-go styled theatre.
Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers.
The world-renowned Sandemans Free Tour shows you the best of Edinburgh, with enthusiastic local guides providing tours in English and Spanish every day of the week! Starting on the…
Kevin MacLeod’s Call To Adventure is entirely appropriate as the walk-in soundtrack to Morgan and West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show – For Kids.
After six successful years of the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year in London the competition comes to York, with a brand new contest to find the best up and coming…
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s musical director and his ‘All Stars’, take to the stage to celebrate ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’.
(previews start on Saturday; opens on Aug 24) The final show of A.
Teaching children aged 7-13 the basics of magic.
Anthony DeVito, one of the funniest up-and-comers in New York, hosts this showcase at the iconic comedy club.
It’s your last chance to check out some of Britain’s best performers in London before they head north for Edinburgh at the new Barnes Fringe, 28 July - 1 August.
The Arts Barge project knows how to turn a dreary, wet Sunday night into a fun filled extravaganza.
With the blessing of the Cooper Estate, John Hewer takes to the stage in the guise of one of Britain’s most loved comedians.
Mixtape preview a selection of their favourite sketches before they head to The Underbelly for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Thursday 6 to Sunday 30 August).
An exciting new competition has opened in the heart of the city; for one week only, every night from the 24th to the 31st July, there will be a raucous gathering of stand-up come…
Wearing a great, white, sparkly dress, Kiki de Ville struts onto the stage and you immediately know you are in for a good night.
The arts organization Inception to Exhibition, founded in 2009 to support new creative ventures, presents four Friday nights of free dance in the Midtown outdoors.
Love’s Labour’s Lost follows the fortunes of King Ferdinand of Navarre and his three friends, who have made a vow that they will eschew women (among other things) for three years…
Hailed by L.
McQueen Adams brings his dynamic, high-tech blend of music, impressions and stand-up to Brooklyn with this brand new show.
Told Look Younger is a provocative, frank and insightful comedy by award-winning playwright Stephen Wyatt (The Divine Comedy, Gerontius, Vanity Fair, Memorials to the Missing, Radi…
(previews start on Saturday; opens on June 29) Having just brought us Moss Hart’s entrancing “Act One,” Lincoln Center offers another piece of showbiz reminiscenc…
Buy art direct from the artist at the inaugural artrepublic Art Yard Sale! Head to Jubilee Square to meet with and buy from some of the world’s leading artists at this spectacula…
The official awards ceremony to mark the end of Brighton Fringe 2015, with free flowing entertainment and mercifully short acceptance speeches.
Verity Valentine, the sassy and enchanting songbird and hostess welcomes you to the Moulin Rouge.
Is who we are who we appear to be? Award-winning performer Juliette Burton’s been fat, thin and everything between.
A poor and lonely old couple, desperate to have a child, adopt a piglet.
An exploration of the history and relevance of the devil.
Columbia’s second biggest export, Carlos Cojones, comes to Brighton to tell the world about his life. With a little help from his friends.
Love, Life, and the Lord.
From 10am - Exhibition of photographs by Palestinian children.
Eclectic mix of comedy, music, sketches, improv, interaction: all-new original material.
Six women are on a journey. A comedy journey to make you laugh. Witness our responses to you and your suggestions. Be scared - we will take you anywhere. It may even involve song.
In a Fringe edition of The Bookish Supper Society, Myriad authors Emily Bullock and Jonathan Kemp will be in conversation with Laura Lockington discussing their new novels.
Please arrive by 9:45am wearing loose, comfortable clothing such as a tracksuit or gi for the start of the Shin Shin Toitsu Do (Japanese Yoga) session at 10am where you will learn …
Improvised comedy by multi award-winning Short & Girlie Show.
Improvised comedy by multi award-winning Short & Girlie Show.
Multi award-winning improvised comedy for families.
An award-winning solo character piece that uses heart-breaking comedy storytelling to evoke the life of librarian Ms Samantha Mann, giving an intricately crafted English twist to a…
The Improverts are back for two Exam Specials in the Teviot Debating Hall! A different combination of players will take to the stage each night for a round of high-class, high-ener…
The Cold Heart Revue is a UK solo music act making his Brighton Fringe debut with ‘Where Are The Villains Now’.
Dress Me Up Dress Me Down - a debut one woman show by XaXa Mason - uncovering shared vulnerability and exploring the territory of intimacy.
Looping experimental avant-pop music with a distinctive voice, Brighton’s Bunty brings us her raw talent and unique multi-tasking showmanship! An epic & dazzling audiovisual feast …
Two adorable weirdos bring you an hour of ridiculous, world-weary comedy about giants, failure, upsetting the elderly, and how dangerous moths used to be.
If you are preparing for the Edinburgh Fringe or performing in Brighton, this expert panel discussion can help with getting your show noticed by media, arts industry and audiences.
Together we will saw your mum in half, lay a golden egg, levitate a baby and make a bogey cake.
A stylish evening which takes you through the work of musical theatre geniuses from Webber to Jason Robert Brown.
Gentleman juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb.
Join Laura and Jason for an inspirational evening of their live song and music, meditation and chant.
‘Hombres’ is an intimate show that will take you on a magical, emotional, passionate and powerful journey through a series of colourful rhythms of flamenco dance.
Thoughtful communication of ideas through art, music and drama, to the modern thinking person.
Music, magic, burlesque, piñata smashing, sticker workshops, nacho hats, body-doodling, art battles, and loads more brilliant Brighton kookiness! Check www.
Drag Queens are over and the boys are back in town! Strap on a strap on, bang on a beard and join your hosts for the Drag King competition of the century! Be amazed by the figurati…
The hip-hop improv troupe North Coast celebrates six years of freestyle comedy with a special show. Guests include Rob Cantrell and the spectacular beatboxer Kaila Mullady.
It’s been a productive spring for Pepper Fajans, the founder of this new space at Cadman Congregational Church in Fort Greene.
Traumfrau’s queer disco for the unusual crowd makes its Fringe debut in style(ish) at the Spiegeltent.
An evening of polls, puns and psephology, spin, sleaze and swingometers, battling past the ballot box with a cabaret cabinet packed with a parliamentary portfolio of political ente…
Star of ‘Derek’, ‘Being Human’ and ‘Carnival of Monsters’ returns to the Brighton Fringe with two entirely new shows: Sit on the Ledge and Jump Down to the Ground (7, 2…
Not just an evening of song, but rather the story of a not particularly famous man whose words have been sung everywhere from Hong Kong to Geneva, from the National Theatre to the …
‘Tell Me You Love Me’ explores what life with an alcoholic parent can be like through the eyes of Kath’s daughter, Sam.
Brighton’s all year-round cult satire comedy sketch show, with their unique take on the General Election.
The Vikings have a reputation of having been awful people.
This performance takes a critical look at contemporary trends in Western spirituality.
The Upright Citizen Brigade’s finest improvisers are raffling off the chance to improvise with various teams and performers at this show.
Time-travelling Victorian duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility.
Discover some of Brighton’s secular heroes and heroines with Valerie Mainstone, local historian and Chair of Brighton Secular Humanists.
An eclectic mix of comedians.
Join us for a street party like no other! Our outdoor stage will be showcasing the best Fringe music, off-beat performance, plus there’ll be arty surprises! Choose from a selection…
Taking the Brighton Fringe brochure as their inspiration, The Maydays create an entirely new show every night.
Do you ever gaze at the stars and wonder what it all means? Well, help is at hand because ‘the Bard of Lewisham’ is back and he’ll be tackling everything about everything and…
Get a taste for Brighton Fringe 2015, summed up in our outdoor city centre showcase.
Our Family Picnic is so much fun we’re holding it twice this year.
Alice has lost her cat, but when her search leads her to the library, Alice discovers more than she could ever imagine.
Comedians, sketch-writers and affable bellends Chris Gates and Joe Kenny have created a show that will amuse, arouse, and occasionally disturb you to the very core of your soul (bu…
Q: How do men feel about the Suffragettes? A: Envious! They combined violence with a sense of moral destiny.
New-music royalty including the violinist Miranda Cuckson, So Percussion, and the cellist Jeffrey Zeigler take to art venues in Brooklyn and Manhattan for this wide-ranging festiva…
Fancy a drink? Join us for a laidback, late-night jaunt at the beautiful Basement.
A selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe.
A show about competition, innovation and possibilities of the mundane, strung together by a subject that has been overlooked by society.
‘Every Way Up Has its Way Down’ looks back to a time when Brick Lane meant beigels and traces the footsteps of Jewish immigrants who made their mark here long before we arrived.
The best place to hang out this May, the Neilson Fringe Club Stage features a busy line-up of fantastic free performances this Fringe with family entertainment, followed by live mu…
Join improv comedy group Do Not Adjust Your Stage as they create stories, scenes and characters inspired by the Ted-style talks from Museum scientists in The Wunderkammer.
These dancer-writers, both former members of the Trisha Brown Dance Company, have something else in common: Both are addicted to dance.
In the second half of the 20th century, as modern dance hit adulthood, Clark Center for the Performing Arts nurtured a new — and more diverse — generation of artists.
Jo Firestone kicks off her new monthly series of unpredictably strange shows.
Adrienne Iapalucci and Luis J.
(previews start on Wednesday; opens on April 20) Renée Fleming and her luscious, lyric soprano will make their Broadway debuts in Joe DiPietro’s update of Garson Kanin…
Amanda Seales celebrates the first anniversary of her regular show with a top-notch lineup of comedians from Tru TV’s “Friends of the People”: Jermaine Fowler, Li…
Mr.
This monthly variety show features an eclectic mix of stand-ups, improvisers and other acts. Performers include Todd Barry, Myq Kaplan, Micah Sherman and the improv team the Enemy.
Ms.
Natasha Rothwell, Alison Rich, Meredith Scardino, Claire Mulaney and Katie Rich — all writers at “Saturday Night Live” — host this Academy Awards-themed imp…
Keisha Zollar, one of the Upright Citizen Brigade’s finest improvisers, hosts this fund-raiser for the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, which is seeking to reform New York̵…
The musical improvisers Rebecca Vigil and Evan Kaufman interview a couple in the audience about their relationship, then spin an impromptu musical about the couple’s love sto…
Jon Friedman hosts this storytelling show dedicated to breakups and blues.
Sharron Paul and Calvin Cole host this monthly stand-up show, which offers free snacks as well as top-notch comedy.
The choreographer Catherine Galasso presents a selection of rarely seen dances by Andy de Groat, as part of the 92nd Street Y’s midday series.
Some of the best writers for “Saturday Night Live” leave the sketches behind for a night of entirely improvised comedy.
John Cariani’s follow-up to his immensely popular “Almost, Maine” delivers nine fairly funny short plays that focus on couples meeting, breaking up or learning to…
(previews start on Feb.
(previews start on Feb.
Ms.
The first ever show to explore objectum-sexuality, an orientation where people are attracted to objects.
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney will be in character as Gil Faizon and George St.
Always Different, Always Funny! After a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe 14 and comedy residents during term time Edinburgh University, The Improverts are performing two shows in L…
All contemporary artists bear the mark of those who came before them.
Luis J.
Mehran Khaghani kicks off his new weekly stand-up show with a powerhouse lineup, including Janeane Garofalo, Eugene Mirman, Jen Kirkman and Gary Gulman.
Brett Davis and Sally Burtnick celebrate the first birthday of their monthly comedy show (which remains unconnected to the titular actor).
John Murray and Matt Fisher, Upright Citizens Brigade veterans, welcome some of their favorite comedians to perform stand-up.
Mr. Wade, a 20-time winner of the storytelling juggernaut the Moth, hosts this variety show, which features a guest racounter each month.
Many dance artists have assumed the role of both choreographer and performer, conceptualizing and creating work as well as interpreting it.
City Green, a nonprofit that promotes urban farming and gardening, celebrates its first decade with a comedy show.
Mr.
Written by first time playwright, Daniel Ward Garber, The Love Shack is a dramatically dark and tense thriller; a Tequila slammer with a slice of Tarantino, a line of the London Fr…
Connor Ratliff and Shaun Diston return with a special Halloween edition of their “Star Wars”-inspired variety show.
Blackshaw Theatre Company presents Duncan Gates’ new play, Fetch, as part of ‘Halloween Tales’, a spooky 3-day theatre event at The Selkirk Pub in Tooting Broadway.
Mo Fathelbab and Tim Ellis go all out to celebrate the first anniversary of their weekly comedy show.
US composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt makes a welcome return to London following her sell-out concerts at St Paul’s Church in 2007 and The Hippodrome in 2012.
Starring Dean Chisnall as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Neil McDermott as Lord Farquaad and Carley Stenson as Princess Fiona; Shrek The Musical brings the charac…
The Fabulous Miss Rosie Bitts mixes jazz and burlesque with raw seduction in these heart-breaking, hilarious and taboo tales of sex work, unplanned pregnancy, loss of virginity and…
Brett Davis and Sally Burtnick host a spooky Halloween edition of their monthly comedy show.
The British comedian Josie Long performs her critically-acclaimed show, “Cara Josephine,” an hour of stand-up about relationships, love and family.
8 women, three acts, two hours.
Ms. Esposito, host of the podcast “Put Your Hands Together,” celebrates the release of her new album, “Same Sex Symbol,” with a night of stand-up.
The comedians and storytellers Myq Kaplan, Nick Vatterott, Giulia Rozzi, Ophira Eisenberg, Joe List, Adam Wade, Chris Sullivan and Nick Turner perform in this show, whose title say…
(previews start on Oct.
Dan Licata, Joe Pera and Charles Gould present this reliable weekly show, with stand-up from Mark Normand, Rob Cantrell and Giulia Rozzi.
Their TV and stage shows were hits in their native New Zealand. Now Ben Hurley and Steve Wrigley bring their act to New York City.
The Fringe ain’t over yet! Bob Slayer hosts Bookshop mayhem until the end of August.
Wake up to Bach and a little Shostakovich in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Cathedral.
Every year a sell-out! The UK’s first and premier award for live comedy.
The Free Fringe invites all Fringe performers, wherever they’ve been performing, to its end of Fringe event. Mingle, wind down, dance, drink and reflect. Second annual event.
A marvellous collection of rare Kimonos inherited from the times of our mothers and grandmothers.
A night celebrating the festivals with some of the biggest breakthrough acts of 2014.
A fashion show inspired by young creative designers who want to promote their cultural dress, which can be both fashionable and fall within the acceptable realms of Asian styles.
Greyfriars Kirk was the perfect setting for this Edinburgh based choir’s return to the Fringe after sellout shows in previous years.
Loud & Proud, Scotland’s LGBT choir, performs its annual Fringe concert in support of Scottish HIV and Hepatitis C charity, Waverley Care.
It seems arbitrary, if not foolish, to award a star rating to something like the Malcolm Hardee Awards Show.
Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a hugely rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking for all involved.
Direct from London’s Hippodrome Casino, cabaret star Velma Celli presents an evening of all things fabulous and diva.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world.
Gowanus Art and Production presents its quarterly choreographic showcase with a broad spectrum of investigative artists, who were selected from an extensive submission process.
Join Scotland’s Biggest drag queen for a spectacular hour of her own brand of risqué comedy.
‘Forensically, mordantly, occasionally lovingly, Meades deconstructs the 1950s.
A young woman sits on the floor in a bright upper room in the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, a large rucksack with a sleeping roll dumped by her side.
It’s all about Adelaide.
The Fringe attracts artists, companies and audiences from all over the world, but how do you engage with an audience who don’t share the same first language as you? This discussi…
The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected.
The Shoogles return with a brand new album.
This is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut of Durham University a Cappella Choir and we couldn’t be more excited to share our show with the people of Edinburgh and beyond.
From Bach, Debussy and traditional songs to famous tunes from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Casablanca the critically acclaimed harpist explores the theme of love.
We’re straight from the research field to the Fringe! Bright Club is the freshest thing in stand-up - an academic comedy cocktail synthesised for your entertainment and enlighten…
Jenna Monroe, singer/pianist, makes her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with excerpts from her cabaret show, Love Laid Bare and Minor Obsessions.
Ever had a burning desire to see radio entertainment being made in the studio? Me neither.
An opportunity to meet key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies.
This special tribute to Tommy Cooper is a compilation of rarely seen material from his cabaret days and the very best of Cooper’s classic gags and tricks.
A discussion on approaches to working collaboratively with people who face barriers in participating in the arts.
Angie Belcher is an accomplished stand-up poet who doesn’t live in London.
A witty piece of throwback theatre, Games of Love and Chance is quite the delight.
Moving On Theatre Piaf: Love Conquers All by Roger Peace is an inspiring roller coaster of a show around Piaf’s life, music, breakdowns and addictions.
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
Free Thinking, BBC Radio 3’s Arts and Ideas programme, in Edinburgh for cutting-edge debate, conversation and interviews about the ideas shaping our lives today.
This is your chance to meet Fringes from across the globe and find out how you can take part in their festivals.
Two comedians with quite different styles split an hour to give you a quick shot of what they are all about.
An interactive experience like no other as you take part in live mind-blowing experiments that will make you laugh, scream and gasp.
Singing in English and six other South African languages, Soweto Melodic Voices are no ordinary choir.
Theodore is meek and quiet.
Does the Fringe work for women? What images and messages do we see and hear? Are women fairly represented? Join us for a conversation about where women stand in the world’s large…
In Love With Death is a new book written by Indian philanthropist Satish Modi.
Presenting work specifically for early years audiences isn’t that common place in the Fringe.
Are you ready to take your show to England’s largest arts festival? Do you have a new piece of work to showcase to a fresh audience? If you answered yes to either of these, this …
A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from national and international Fringe Festival Producers.
Who would you rather be: a tap-dancing alien or a singing tomato? Biff! Bash! Bosh! Join comic trio Topsy Turvy for 40 minutes of silliness, slapstick and mayhem - sketch comedy fo…
Are you ready to take your show to England’s largest arts festival? Do you have a new piece of work to showcase to a fresh audience? If you answered yes to either of these, this …
Performer? Where should you go next? What touring opportunities are out there? A fascinating insight to other Fringe festivals from a performer’s point of view! Hear from and mee…
The world’s only stand-up/improv/tattoo-chat comedy show returns with host comedian Billy Kirkwood.
Performer? Where should you go next? What touring opportunities are out there? A fascinating insight to other Fringe festivals from a performer’s point of view! Hear from and mee…
A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from national and international Fringe Festival Producers.
The band return to the Made in Scotland Showcase to conduct fyrebrand sonic sermons of devilish proportions.
Enjoy a fascinating fashion show exhibiting beautiful garments made from colourful organic cotton and ethical eri-silk fabric handwoven by vulnerable indigenous women and survivors…
A girl is trapped in a dark room.
The BBC Asian Network return to the Edinburgh Festival for a second year, hosting an evening of the best Asian talent from across the Edinburgh Festivals.
Internationally celebrated, singer, songwriter, coach on The Voice of Ireland and lead performer with Riverdance on Broadway for nine months in an especially tailored role at the r…
A place of peace, an open sacred space.
We’re straight from the research field to the Fringe! Bright Club is the freshest thing in stand-up - an academic comedy cocktail synthesised for your entertainment and enlighten…
Presented with the British Council, this event is for artists and producers interested in touring their shows at an international level.
“I wasn’t cut out to be cursed,” Jill tells us at the start of The Box.
Perfect way for under sixes to burn off energy at this fun musical and animal filled session. Bang the drums, sing the retro songs and dance the dances inside the musical zoo.
Caroline Bowditch, Welly O’Brien and Nicole Guarino provide a wonderful evening in a cosy little room at Dance Base: it’s not very often a full house can consist of twelve peop…
A variety show with comedians and actors talking .
Gunslingers, lawmen and hellfire preachers draw iron on the burning metal deserts around Camelot.
Ben Norris faced a tough task in The Liquid Room, performing to an audience that didn’t quite give the credit that his material deserved.
In Napoli Mia!, Scottish performer and Naples familiar Phillip Contini sings Italian songs from and about Naples and its people.
Organists Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral), Robert Sharpe (York Minster), and Donald Hunt (St Mary’s Cathedral) perform on consecutive Sundays on the Cathedral’s ‘Father…
Returning for a second year, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents a morning of some of the best names in children’s entertainment from this year’s Edinburgh Festival.
High energy, witty and often silly, Josh’s weekly XFM radio programme hits the stage, bringing the humor and voices that you usually hear through speakers into the room.
The Consort of Voices return to Canongate Kirk in the Royal Mile for their sixth appearance at the Fringe, and present a varied choral programme of items from both sides of the Twe…
Due to massive demand, six extra, later, and quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man/half-Xbox.
Word Power Books hosts free daily events with writers and activists from around the world in Edinburgh’s only independent and radical bookshop.
The wobbly comedian performs five dates of her award-winning show to tie in with her new book, also called What the **** is Normal?! Each show will be followed by a Q&A about the b…
The Josh Smith Not What You Expected Show will carry on to reflect on the well-being of everyday life.
Professor Richard Weston’s enchanting images of gemstones from around the world, surrounded by award winning gemmologist Stephen Turner’s examples of mother nature’s most preciou…
Learning to play an instrument? Hear a selection of repertoire from Trinity’s exciting new 2015 syllabuses for piano and other instruments, including first performances of selected…
Edinburgh Renaissance Band returns with its ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, our best-loved programme of music, song and dance from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
As the date of Scotland’s Referendum fast approaches, National Collective presents a series of entertaining and informative performances, speakers and discussions to inspire deba…
Need more media coverage? Can’t afford a publicist? (Not happy with the one you have?) Learn to generate positive publicity in print, online - everywhere! - with easy steps from me…
Local company Edinburgh Music Theatre return to the fringe for their annual production with a double offering, the first of which is Fringe Fantasmic.
A common objective for artists participating in the fringe is to create touring opportunities for their work.
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry is a visual tribute to Scotland’s global legacy, crafted by volunteer embroiderers in 25 countries across the globe.
Spitfire! is a spiffing new show from the team behind the award-winning multi-five-star BattleActs! Independent on Sunday Top 10 Comedy.
The Cowboy Max Show is a comedy and stunt extravaganza for the whole family.
Join playwright Clare Duffy for a practical workshop about the challenges of combining live interaction and scripted drama.
Accordionist Paul Chamberlain returns to the Fringe with a programme of original works and transcriptions including Weber’s famous Konzertstück in F Minor, along with pieces by Ra…
If you have 10 minutes to spare and your busy festival schedule has taken you near the Royal Mile, have a look at this exhibition.
People know Kansas-born William Inge for his full length plays made into successful movies.
From the critically acclaimed SU Drama company comes a double play performance that combines Brien Friel’s Afterplay and an original piece named The White Peacock.
The Conditions of Love is a fanciful look at love and relationships through the lens of songs by Steven Sondheim and commentary by William Shakespeare.
The premise for this clever improvised show is to poach from the best of the Fringe.
Come along and join The Ruffitybuffs, Tara Twinkle, Cara Crinkle and all of their friends in their fantastic free show of music song and dance.
Familiar BBC faces present their pick of the Edinburgh Festivals.
The Story of Medieval England From 1066 to 1485 at Roughly Nine Years and Two Jokes Per Minute Incorporating The Hundred Years War as a Football Match and of Course Scottish Indepe…
The Kipple and the Lomax present, in honour of the independence debate, the anarchic, independent spirit of Merseyside and its populace, in word and music.
This comedy workshop will get your kids writing their own jokes and performing them onstage - all within an hour! Course leader Paul B Edwards is a hugely experienced professional …
The future.
We present our pick of the newest, biggest and best cabaret acts.
Late and Loud presents BBC Radio’s Edith Bowman and Chris Stark along with TV funny man Russell Kane for a series of Jukebox takeovers.
What do you say about a show where the second guest comedian blatantly ignores the host and then walks out of the show after his set?.
Charles Adrian Gillott as Samantha Mann presents an hour of stories about the life and loves of a well-meaning spinster librarian whose best friend has left her holding the rabbit.
Just Deserts is Durham’s favourite cult sketch comedy group.
The poptacular London band started thirty minutes late for their three and half hour set, most likely due to technical difficulties or the arrangement of the room.
The Shit of the Fringe is a weird show to review.
From bold brass to fabulous fiddlers, soprano soloists to singer/songwriters, enjoy daily live music performances at the museum, showcasing the best contemporary talents from Scotl…
Ben Champion is turning into his dad.
Katia Kvinge is straight out of The Second City, Groundlings and UCB Theatre.
If this is what you get in Free Fringe, it makes you wonder how the paid gigs will ever pull the punters in! At the top end, financially, Fringe shows are squeezed by the big boys …
Sorry I’m a Lady traces how Holestar, ‘London’s favourite Tranny with a Fanny’ (Time Out), left school without qualifications, joined the army and went on to become a brothel recep…
Top-notch stand-up from Irish comedian and Bafta nominee Caimh McDonnell.
Cracker: noun, a thin dry biscuit that is often salty and usually eaten with cheese.
Musical comedy meets character comedy in the debut solo show from stand up and improviser, Jacky Wood.
Immediate, sense engaging theatre.
Warm-hearted mime taking ordinary objects to an illusionary level, coupled with mask movement that captures your emotions, with a finale of a love story from Japan that demands a l…
Monkey Poet: Shit Flinging is a show much more savoury than its name suggests.
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart and Tim Minchin .
A thousand years of roman history in under an hour.
Show 6 is Secret Theatre’s latest production of Mark Ravenhill’s new script.
Are you confused by life? Do you miss Y-fronts? Did you even realise they were gone? Ever wonder what a live sex show is like, or how accountants chat girls up? Are you worried abo…
With so much improvised comedy around, every group needs a USP.
Suitably advertised as a punk-style voyage, this is a raucous hour of cabaret, humour and profound insights into the connotations of the word ‘queer’.
Rob Auton’s show has a mercurial quality, slipping somewhere between spoken word show, stand up comedy and theatrical piece.
‘By equating the conditions of Depression-era America with those of today, writer/performer Randy Noojin invests his one-man show about Woody Guthrie with topicality and urgency, r…
Fans of Burns already know his distinctive style.
This young and energetic company have tried to create a sketch show with a storyline.
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers.
How to review a Fringe show whose cast kidnaps and threatens a theatre critic at gunpoint? Will any positive comments be interpreted as surrendering to the demands of terrorists? W…
Thirteenth year and cannot be beat, Edinburgh’s favourite late night stand-up comedy show in Edinburgh’s favourite venue, the intimate cabaret bar.
Two women run off to the Fringe in a Peugeot van with a kid in tow.
Mervyn Stutter has been sourcing and sharing his picks of the Fringe for, unbelievably, 28 years and he is clearly not waning when it comes to separating the wheat from the chaff.
The brilliant London comedy club comes to Edinburgh.
The word of God over the ages: from Hernan Cortés to Barack Obama. And skipping three centuries in between.
Skeptics on the Fringe are a non-profit branch of the Edinburgh Skeptics who are celebrating five years at the Fringe with a catalogue of guest speakers, aimed at the seasoned free…
Irritating stand up from an irritating man.
Last year I bought myself a ukulele but I have to confess that most of the time it looks really cute hanging on my wall.
For a free sketch show you can’t go wrong with Oxford Revue’s free accompaniment to its main show.
As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News, the award-winning, Perrier-nominated, Amused Moose Top 10 Comedy Show 2013, ‘gifted comic’ (Sunday Times) returns with a new show about l…
(previews start on Aug.
The Cambridge Footlights bring you a daily hour of free stand-up comedy.
Hooray for Ben Target is a show in development, the idea being that by the 25August it will be full of great ideas.
If Jay Handley had spent as much time running his business as he did writing this show he wouldn’t be unemployed now and you would have one less thing to see at this year’s Fringe.
Hailed as the world’s greatest video DJ, Maxx mixes turntablism with state of the art video technology, mashing together the biggest tunes, film and TV.
Three fine comedians who are all just so hot right now are upstairs in a pub somewhere telling jokes.
A domestic drama in a literal sense, 30 Bird’s abstract piece circles themes of cultural identity, sex, politics… and who does the washing up.
It’s the Late Night Dark Show - take that title as a hint.
Mercedes Benson takes a break from shopping in Lidl to introduce some of her closest friends.
The Midnight Comedy Club features different comedians each night showcasing their talents.
Paul Foxcroft (everyone’s imaginary friend) and Briony Redman (sitting-room dancer) are doing their hit 2013 sketch show with a couple of new bits to keep each other surprised.
Join two of the UK’s finest emerging talents, Fern Brady (8 out of 10 Cats – ‘Wicked, close to the bone gags’ Stage, ‘Obnoxious, rude, and utterly brilliant’ ThreeWeeks…
Tickled Pig (Time Out’s Critic’s Choice) presents Edd Hedges (So You Think You’re Funny winner 2013), Robbie Ormrod, ‘top-notch performer’ **** (BroadwayBaby.
Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland.
Theorising that new episodes are possible within their own lifetime, the Maydays step into the Quantum Leap accelerator .
This tour is a brilliant way to explore the history of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.
The world-renowned Sandemans Free Tour shows you the best of Edinburgh, with enthusiastic local guides providing tours in English and Spanish every day of the week! Starting on the…
Award-winning comedian James Cook tells the often hilarious, surprising and surreal true story of being the voice between pop records.
Ben Mepsted is just a guy, like any other guy.
Celebrating 20 years.
‘Let’s see what comes out of my mouth’ is something Bronston Jones says before almost every show.
With an enviable variety of excellent voices and a real commitment to his physicality, Simon Jay skilfully portrays the various characters crammed into the tragic life story of his…
Free Fall is Luca Cupani’s first stand up show and an hour of comedy similar in its rambled, improvised form to Ross Noble’s earlier work.
Refresh: Stories of Love, Sex, and the Internet is a hilarious chronicle that spares no painful detail of actor Matthew Schott’s adolescence, colliding the pain of puberty and sexu…
Foul Play offers up the filthiest material from the most daring comics, and it really doesn’t disappoint.
10 minute tasters from four and five star shows, with exciting emerging talent.
Knitting and comedy intertwine for Texan writer/actor Elaine Liner’s smart five-star hit about unravelled romances, unrivalled literature and life’s knottiest dilemmas.
It really hasn’t.
See the vibrant world of the Fringe through the eyes of Scotland’s schoolchildren at this free exhibition of entries in the 2014 Fringe Schools Poster Competition, including the …
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers.
Once Pathos: Can You Kill for Love? hits its stride, it is an enjoyable and moving performance.
From the tropical rainforests of Cornwall come 10(ish) virile and sexually exhilarating students from Falmouth and Exeter University and their pet giant.
An hour of top quality comedy by the best acts at the Fringe bought to you by London’s famous Soho Comedy Club, rated by Time Out as one of the Top 10 Best Comedy Clubs in London…
Escape the thunderous thrill of the High Street! Unwind and enjoy inspiring music and stunning architecture in the medieval heart of Edinburgh.
Every night see our pick of the filthiest acts at the Fringe.
Gus Lymburn hosts Scotland’s Pick of The Fringe in this hour long comedy romp that is funny, witty and refreshingly original.
Joe Dipietro and Jimmy Roberts’ musical comedy, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change has become a staple of the fringe in recent years, probably because it requires a small, …
This is the show you’ll be telling people about in five years time.
Laugh Train Home brings together its favourite acts, with a different line-up each day, MC’d by Robyn Perkins.
Arcos describe themselves as a ‘multimedia dance company’ and they certainly deliver.
Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows.
The Tulip Tree is a very intelligent piece of theatre that crams a lot of subtlety into a short period of time.
Scotland, a land steeped in myth and legend.
Painted in 1888-1892, Traquair’s acclaimed murals, restored in 1998, illustrate the canticle Benedicite Omnia Opera.
Come and watch three top comedians from the festival clean up their act! Two (or more) of the circuit’s best loved comedians will be joining hosts Tony Vino and Andy Kind in an eve…
Close-up encounters of the silly kind.
Now in its seventh year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival.
Sometimes the proof of a great show comes from hints that your body gives you: your face hurts because you’ve been grinning so much, a consistent silent laughter that you are d…
Straight from the Middle East: an energetic, fast paced, improvised play.
Stand-up comedian Clara Electra brings her first ever solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe.
The 1am Apeshit Show is a chance for multiple comedians to perform ten minute sets, yet as a result there was little in the way of hilarity.
Hilarity Bites, as comedy showcases at the Fringe go, is a solid choice - a mix of an experienced compere and a good range of acts promising a solid hour of entertainment.
Our pick of the best new shows and breakthrough performances from the Edinburgh Festivals 2014.
He mostly talks.
If you’ve ever watched anything by John Robertson before you’ll know just how zany and energetic he can be, which is the perfect reason why he makes a great host for The Stand …
We Love Comedy is back at the Fringe for a full run.
A host of top comedians from across the Fringe battle it out for the audience’s approval and such.
Luke Benson hosts 99 Club’s pick of the Fringe with a free hour of comedy that shows off the talents (and faults) at this year’s festival.
Returning for its second year, the Craft Scotland Summer Show sets up shop in the centre of town.
Launching a season of outdoor performances in the courtyard at the Pear Tree with buskers, musicians, cabaret, comedy and much, much more. And it’s all free! www.freefestival.co.uk
Live and let die blares from the speakers as Marc Burrows circles the room, high-fiving everyone in sight.
Gambit Theatre’s offering at the Fringe is a theatrical exploration of two real-life conmen and more specifically, identity imposters.
Historic Prestonfield House, just moments from the Royal Mile, is the magical setting for Scotland’s most famous traditional Scottish Show and Dinner.
Big Value Comedy Show (Early) promises two hours of comedy gold with four young stars of tomorrow.
Yorkshire girl Nalika comes to London to make it but reality hits when she ends up living with a violent squirrel.
Based on Our Māoris, the memoirs of Lady Mary Ann Martin, On the Upside Down of the World is a riveting period drama set during the colonization of the last place on earth.
Come and join us for lunchtime laughs at a special Big Value bargain sized ticket price.
Following on from last year’s acclaimed show Awkward Hawk, Paul Duncan McGarrity (Amused Moose finalist 2011) looks at the power of schadenfreude, embarrassment, and how being hi…
In his Edinburgh debut, operatic maverick Oberon White presents a one-man show like no other.
Established as one of the most exciting shows at the Fringe, Big Value brings you the best of the breakthrough talent.
How board games can change your life and save the world.
Emily Winter, Janet Manley and John Payne host this variety show in support of Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue, with performances from Dave Hill, Michelle Wolf, Colin Nissan, Mark No…
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comics in this stand-up showcase.
The award-winning sketch group, as heard on their own BBC Radio 4 series, present brand new sketches and old favourites packed into a fun-filled free-for-all show.
Anyone might be forgiven for apprehension about a literary sketch show.
Miss Behave hosts the wackiest, zaniest game show at the Fringe! You are kept on your toes, trying to outsmart the opposing team.
Sunshine is a very experienced performer in the traditional Japanese art form of comic storytelling, Rakugo.
Jenny moved from the Welsh mountains to the Big Smoke in 2010 and has since embarked upon a career in stand-up comedy.
It’s probably not acceptable for a review to simply take the form of OMG! This show is amazing.
A confessional comedy performance by literary translator and writer Petra Kindler, on the joys and perils of cross-cultural creative work, surviving homemade hurricanes and the cha…
If you’re looking for a variety show that is deliciously sexy, a little bit bizarre and a whole lot of unbridled, raucous fun, look no further.
A themed show of comedy and music from Graham de Banzie, Alex Cox and Ewan Park providing their own irreverent trawl through the issues of the independence debate A must-see for ev…
Ben Hart is the kind of magician that makes sceptics become believers.
‘A bearded fantasist’ **** (Time Out).
MommAutism is one-woman show about raising a son with autism.
Thomas Pocket presents: Me (Oscar Jenkyn-Jones) is the debut solo show from exciting young absurdist Oscar Jenkyn-Jones.
Meet PR and media insiders: tips on everything from social networking and contacting reviewers to increasing audience numbers.
This year will be the biggest year ever for Ginger Ale Comedy as we relaunch the show in partnership with some of Scotland’s best emerging promoters, who run both established stand…
For half an hour in a room somewhere in the back of the Free Sisters, Adam Belbin is doing a comedy show about leaving the comedy world.
The Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show at the Cabaret Bar in the Pleasance Courtyard claims to be the longest running and most successful lunchtime show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Offensive and outrageous comedy.
This year, Jason Byrne has decided to do away with racking his brain on what to name his show.
A genderless riot from a little old force to be reckoned with.
Written by Andrew Norris and Clare Samuels.
Everything seemed against this performance from the start.
Laughing Horse Comedy presents a stand-up show featuring the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe.
“Warning.
The title of Masai Graham’s show gives the impression that it is a grand test of comedic athleticism, hinting at a Tim Vine like mania.
Intelligent comedy with a puerile twist, Scott Jeffery and Matt T Woodward take turns to do 25 minutes stand-up each, daily tossing a coin to decide who goes first.
Heading to a bookshop in the middle of the fringe festival might seem an obvious choice to get a little peace and quiet.
David Crawford is dressed in HP Lovecraft’s favourite outfit for this one-man storytelling.
Stars Daniel Taylor as Britain’s favourite comedian in a spectacular show featuring all your favourite gags and magic tricks.
Taking improv to the next level, we improvise the cast! A daily impro jam that absolutely anyone can take part in, whether experienced veteran or enthusiastic newcomer.
We can all remember the name of our first crush, can’t we? That’s the question Love.
Wild Card Kitty presents a showcase exploring the glamorous world of being a showgirl in show business.
Carol Robson is a wonderwoman.
Eamon is a disillusioned pink horse searching for his destiny.
The star of Weirdo’s cult hit The Colonel, Ali Brice brings his long-overdue, hotly anticipated and ridiculously silly debut show to Edinburgh.
Mike Belgrave is a brave man.
Ian Fox: The Unsearchables is an interactive quiz show that asks the questions you can’t Google.
See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK’s best newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show.
‘Funny.
Is Amusia a fantasia of amusement, or does it really mean something quite different? Musical comedian Luc Valvona plays a selection of his songs and then tries to sell you his CDs.
Little tent.
Back for a fourth year at the Fringe - an hour of sharp gags, intelligent observations and blisteringly quick improvised raps from three of the circuit’s best comedians.
Each day different international acts compete for comedy gold.
An original multi-media performance, this could be one of the oddest hours of your life. Come with an open mind, leave with a broken one. @electricdada
A spectacular variety show featuring a plethora of unforgettable characters, performed and hosted by one man from Bristol.
Tom’s an award-winning comedian, thirty-something accountant and big, friendly nerd.
Get down to The Stand for a brand-new psychological, philosophical and largely nonsensical comedy panel show.
A video highlighting Tommy Rowson’s previous misdemeanours introduced the audience to this apologetic reprobate, and what follows is a self-examination into how he can refine his…
We’ve all been there—the post-show discussion that goes on for too long or goes nowhere at all.
There is something about Brazilian music that can cheer you up for hours on end.
Join Sid from CBeebies live on stage in a fantastic, fun-filled adventure that will knock your socks off.
Uniquely stubborn, outright impractical and undeniably hilarious.
The meanest magician in the world is back with more tricks, more fun, and more inexpensive booze.
Full disclosure: I came very close to tears during Hardeep is Your Love.
If a cabaret act is consciously, deliberately devoid of talent, does that excuse it from criticism? It seems reductive to point out that the mono-browed, pink-wigged Figs in Wigs…
This is a show about poo.
I must immediately declare that I have always liked Robin and Partridge.
It is amazing what a coffee and a croissant can do to a bleary-eyed audience.
Every art needs its new generation of practitioners.
Stepping into some pretty big comedy shoes, Cambridge Footlights have brought a fast-paced sketch and improv show to this year’s Fringe.
The line-up of this comedy showcase changes daily, making each viewing unique.
After much consideration and persuasion, Tom Craine became a columnist for Cosmopolitan where he writes about love and dating.
This exuberant, toe-tapping spectacular is a sure-fire crowd pleaser.
Staple/face are a young sketch group, something they don’t shy away from.
The big launch night for this years’ Free Festival! See a show with the best of this years’ free Fringe performers, mingle with the acts and VIPs and dance the night away.
Juliette Burton: Look at Me is not entirely what I would call a comedy.
Hello.
To celebrate the completion of a five year redevelopment project, this exhibition, within the splendid Parliament Hall, gives an insight into the life, history and traditions of th…
Returning for its tenth season, the critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, everyday.
Condemned as a racist, revered as a prophet, Enoch Powell is the most divisive figure in British politics.
Adam Wade, who has won the Moth Story Slam 18 times, hosts this monthly variety show, which also features a special guest storyteller.
This blitz through dates, relationships, marriages, kids, divorces and funerals is a joyous and occasionally moving romp.
This weekly stand-up showcase, hosted by Dan Licata, Joe Pera, and Charles Gould, features Wyatt Cenac, Sue Smith and Matt Ruby.
Caroline Creaghead and Joe Pera host a delightful night of video comedy, with shorts from Good Cop Great Cop, Dan Opsal and John Haskell, John Early and Kate Berlant and Joe Rumril…
The up-and-coming favorites Sam Morril and Joe Machi host this weekly stand-up show, with performances from Josh Gondelman, Nick Vatterott, Anthony DeVito and Seaton Smith.
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre: 2nd Jul 7pm.
Fresh from his triumph on Celebrity Big Brother, one of Britain’s most successful comedians tells it as he sees it.
Alhambra Theatre: 28th Jun 7pm.
The brothers Adam and Todd Stone host this monthly stand-up show, with the guests Phil Hanley, Bridey Elliott and Harrison Greenbaum.
The host of the excellent Williamsburg show “Big Terrific,” Mr. Silverstri celebrates his new stand-up album, “King Piglet.”
The Faculty of Arts Graduate Show opens to the public from 7 - 15 June at the University of Brighton, where 15,000 visitors are expected to view an inspiring showcase of work by mo…
The New York Philharmonic had success in 2011 with H.
“Impressively made and performed” **** (FringeReview).
Show the SAILOR - a new direction of circus art; it is the original perfomance, which have not analogs! Distinctive feature of the show the SAILOR is an original interpretation an…
Listen to the Changing Tunes Band and MJ’s Liberty Choir.
Discover a world of street art live at the Brighton Fringe finale! A collaboration of Fringe & Youth Group performances and top named artists from artrepublic, working with Tarner …
Having never been to a Drag King pageant before I was not entirely sure what to expect from King of the Fringe.
A celebration of children and young people in the Performing Arts featuring theatre, literature, music and movement.
Impressively made and performed’.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 12 certificate film in the UK and so you can only attend if you are 12 or older.
Mr.
‘Tell Me You Love Me’ by Teresa Husher & Emma Wingrove is a play about the words that are left unsaid.
The brilliantly funny Myq Kaplan celebrates the release on Netflix of his new special, “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” with performances from Chris Gethard, Aparna Nancher…
Josh Smith embarks on yet another show that includes the unfortunate events that happen daily and yet he shares them.
A touching one woman show about Piaf’s life, loves & loss.
Nine-year-old Tracey loves her Aunty Ben.
Having spent his life using magic to solve impossible problems, award-winning magician Ben Hart turns his attention to himself.
Sitting in the pews of Brighton’s Unitarian Church and readying myself for an evening of devotional music largely centred on Hindu and Sufi traditions, I felt slightly dubious.
Ever thought about running your own Brighton Fringe venue? Then this panel discussion is for you! Hear about the practicalities, pleasures and pitfalls of running a venue from a va…
Brighton to Palestine with ♥ Love Brighton and Palestinian Artists Together فناني برايتون و فلسطين معا A sparkling evening of music and performance art b…
‘The Jurassic Joe Dinosaur Show’ is fun, interactive, educational, relevant, accessible and also great for mumosaurus and daddydactyl too.
2 big days, several SECRET locations and a mash-up of live music and epic performance! Special guest stars, festival fever, dance off, skate jams and all the weird and wonderful�…
Mr. Friedlander, the former “30 Rock” star, hosts this night of stand-up, with Jessica Kirson, Pete Lee and others.
WITH LOVE is a one-act play that tells the story of Jack, a young man who finds himself forced to confront his personal issues with religion, sexuality, bullying, and suicide while…
These two alien ambassadors have travelled millions of miles to find out if love is the drug they need to save their dying planet… but what on Earth is love? “Behind all of the…
Celebrating the launch of ‘Fringe St Lucia’ at the ‘official’ Fringe St Lucia venue.
Prof Buteyko discovered in the ‘50s that people who develop chronic symptoms breathe more than the physiological optimal norm of 3-4 litres per minute.
Following a sell-out run at last years Brighton Fringe and described as “one of the highlights of The Brunswick’s Fringe programme for the 2013 Festival”, TPTPC are back with more …
Nichelle Stephens and Carolyn Castiglia celebrate the 10th anniversary of their now-defunct all-female comedy show with an impressive night of stand-up, storytelling and music.
Ki Workshop: 10.
Ki Workshop: 10.
A dress-up sing-along celebration of everyone’s favourite musicals.
Fresh from gigs at Brighton Dome and Hurst Festival, Hobina! celebrate harmony, groove and feel-good tunes all delivered with unflagging passion and precision in a night of diverse…
Peer into the secret thoughts of another or take a chance to reflect on your own love’s labour’s lost and found.
Brighton’s legendary Treason Show,now in its record breaking 12th year,is back in cabaret style at Latest Music Bar.
As a Bard-olator, I was keen to see this show.
Composed of a succession of satirical sketches, this festival special of The Treason Show ridicules all the supposedly powerful members of this planet.
After a sell-out run at the 2013 Fringe, Le Flop are back with their unique brand of stupidity.
Lauren Fox, a New York native, makes her London debut at the Crazy Coqs of Brasserie Zedel.
We all have ‘daddy issues’ and I’ll share mine.
Whether you are preparing for Edinburgh or performing in Brighton, our expert panel is here to help you get your show noticed by media and arts industry professionals.
Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp host this night of music and comedy with performances from Sasheer Zamata, Eliot Glazer, Justin Sayre and Jason Michael Snow.
Gentleman Juggler Tim Bat clowns his whimsical way through an impressive repertoire of amazing tricks, with aplomb.
A fast, funny and exciting show for children of all ages.
We can’t promise you won’t get wet! Super silliness, ridiculously funny, interaction and hot chocolate included! 2013 Latest Award Winners ‘Best Theatre Performance’, return wi…
The Scummy Mummies Show was sold out for its first performance, the room filled mostly with fans of their iTunes podcasts.
Enjoyed performing at Brighton Fringe and want to take your show elsewhere? Not sure where to go or how to start? Join our panel of experts to find out how far in advance tours are…
Visit our little house on the edge of the woods and escape the bustle of city life.
Cab Productions is dedicated to showcasing new writing in and around the Kingston area.
Get advice on touring your show after the Fringe, both in the UK and internationally.
Puppet shows each followed by a treasure hunt.
Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins was a storm from the moment he arrived on the professional snooker scene.
The Wine and Whisky Comedy Show definitely encourages the room to drink, although wine and whisky may be the only thing that keeps the comedy alive.
What do you love about Brighton Fringe? What could be improved? How could the Brighton Fringe team help you now and in the future? Come along and talk to us!
Known to many as the Emmy-winning host of the Discovery Channel’s “Cash Cab,” Mr. Bailey is also a very funny stand-up. This weekend, he headlines at Carolines.
Howard Hanson was the longtime director of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, and this excellent ensemble honors him with a rare performance of this vivid, grand opera, base…
An official partner of The Great Escape music festival, this event, now in its 2nd year, is an explosive display of colourful hand-printed gig posters by artists from all over the …
Master character comedian and star of ‘Derek’ and ‘Being Human’ performs all his critically acclaimed, sell-out, weirdly wonderful comedy shows, fresh from his hit Radio 4 series.
‘Tonight at Noon’ is a powerball of a group comprised of world-class musicians.
Following a sell-out run at last years Brighton Fringe and described as “one of the highlights of The Brunswick’s Fringe programme for the 2013 Festival”, TPTPC are back with more …
A show about the sky and the things in it (you know, clouds, birds, weather, etc.
Need a producer? A venue? A mentor? A residency? Want to improve your work and make new contacts, but don’t know where to start? Hear from venue managers, producers and companies…
This revolving showcase of Brighton Fringe’s top comedians sees five different acts performing short sets every night throughout the festival.
A family-friendly one man variety spectacular, with magic, circus skills, comedy and a stunt bunny called Stu.
Paintings and prints of the most colourful and eccentric parts of Brighton (including illustrations for a pub series in Viva Brighton) by the 2012 Brighton Fringe Visual Arts Prize…
Showcasing the best Brighton Fringe has to offer with different comedians every night.
Join us for a street party like no other! Our outdoor stage will be showcasing the best of the Fringe’s alternative music, snippets of off-beat theatre plus there’ll be arty surpri…
Fringe City is Brighton’s free outdoor showcase of unique fringe performances and a chance to celebrate everything fringe. Taking place on New Road,every Saturday throughout May.
Connor Ratliff, an Upright Citizens Brigade regular, embodies the filmmaker George Lucas for this costume-friendly talk show, which counts down to Star Wars Day (on Sunday).
Andy Christie welcomes the storytellers Micaela Blei, Ed Gavagan, Christine Gentry and Rich Greene for a night of mostly the truth.
This monthlong series kicks off with an evening focused on the spirit and talent of the Bronx, featuring Sage Rivera, Ranardo-Domeico Grays’s Visions Contemporary Balle…
Experience what Brighton Fringe is all about at our free outdoor showcase.
Join us for a family picnic in Pavilion Gardens.
Continue your Brighton Fringe evening at our late-night show. Music from Brighton’s finest bands and a bar that won’t break the bank. For full listings see www.warrenvenue.com
The producers of last year’s inaugural Brooklyn Comedy Festival continue their cultivation of the city’s best comedy.
As a child of rural Somerset, I am no stranger to folk music.
Slip through the gypsy carvan, down the haunted stairs and into the hedonistic heart of FunFair’s revolving Freak Show.
This show celebrates a decade of making audience members squirm in their seats with a night of favorites, including Mike Vecchione, Kurt Metzger, Big Jay Oakerson, Chris DiStefano …
Tommy Cooper was a true comic genius.
Hot 97’s DJ Cipha Sounds hosts this night of hip-hop and improv, where a rap song inspires an improv show from some of the Upright Citizens Brigade’s finest performers.
The UK’s original and premier ’60s show is back once again!The Solid Silver 60s Show, now in its 24th year, brings together the unforgettable talents of The Searchers,…
This program of six short plays is both unsatisfying and perplexing in its disregard for its audience (1:15).
This invigorating poperetta, conceived by David Byrne and returning to the Public Theater for an open-ended run, sets a new standard for audience participation.
This thought-churning, deeply poignant new work by Caryl Churchill is made up of 57 — count ′em, 57 — short plays about our multifarious ways of trying to …
Playing eight different victims of a sweet-faced killer (Bryce Pinkham) in Edwardian England, Jefferson Mays sings, dances, prances and generally makes infectious merriment in this…
Close of Fringe event for all performers no matter what venue or organisation. Come to famous Jam House: mingle, drink, celebrate, wind down, live music. First annual event.
This concert from Cadenza (an amateur choir founded in 1992) at Greyfriars Kirk proved to be a beautiful evening of accomplished music from both the choir and orchestra.
Dvorak Mass in D, Rutter Gloria and Britten Rejoice in the Lamb performed by one of Scotland’s most exciting choirs.
Quizmasters Ian Gordon and Tom Ellis take to the stage in a whirlwind of energy that carries their audience through the entirety of their show.
Horses bring their frenetic quiz show to the Fringe for the first time. Join them for a mad hour of interactive silliness and win prizes!
Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking.
Two hour charity variety show includes presentation of three annual Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards.
Managing a venue at the Fringe can be hugely rewarding, but is also a mammoth undertaking.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open festival in the world.
Find out from a panel of industry experts what it takes to be a successful producer, receive invaluable advice and tips on funding, marketing and project development.
Join festival favourite Stephen K Amos as he chats with guests hand-picked from the worlds of theatre, comedy and music.
I never expected not to ‘get’ a children’s show.
New date, time and location.
Given that Edinburgh is something of a Glastonbury equivalent for guardianistas, Steve Bell’s show seethes with lively, middle-aged enthusiasm.
Someta Hayashiya is a Japanese comedian.
St Andrews student Matt Gibson talks about life with Asian parents, being unable to seduce girls and those annoying things in life.
Gretchen Frage is on a quest: to unravel the conundrum that is love in the time of capitalism.
Ettieboo (Ria Lina) presents the best value for money cabaret can buy! Each show is different, with a line-up comprised of the best and brightest cabaret, comedy, circus and burle…
An opportunity to interact with key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies.
I was warned that Vampire Hospital Waiting Room was wonderful and weird but that you had to embrace it - I would encourage any potential audience member to apply this mantra to the…
Join the banter with some of the most outspoken writers in independent Scottish publishing.
Hottest Fringe comedy acts chat with John Fleming, ‘the Boswell of the alternative comedy scene’ (Chortle.
Drama - dra-ma. noun: a play for theatre, radio, or television. Such works as a genre or style of literature.
Matt and Ian provide an hour of laughs with their improvised show at the Sweet Venues.
Comedy improvisers Matt and Ian are sensible enough to start their show with what the unkind might describe as their get-out clause; they admit, from the start, that they ‘might …
Come and find out about participating in Brighton Fringe, England’s largest arts festival.
Manchester’s top improv troupe is back for its fifth Edinburgh outing.
Where to go next? Hear from, and meet, performing companies and venues who have recently experienced other Fringe festivals.
The mischievous musical medic showcases some of the most popular parody songs from the former duo’s fourteen years together (made suitable for a lunchtime audience).
Where to go next? Make the most of your Edinburgh experience and meet performing companies and venues who have recently experienced other Fringe festivals.
I don’t think I’ve felt as privileged to be in a performer’s company at a Fringe show as I felt when watching Keith Jarrett.
Scotland’s first and foremost LGBT choir returned to the Fringe with a selection of a cappella music which stirred the soul.
A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from Fringe Festival Directors from around the world.
Allow this exciting sketch troupe to take you for a spin through a random roulette of manic sketches, including celeb comedians, a singing prime minister and an outrageous chat sho…
Meet other Fringe Festivals from across the globe and find out how you can take part.
Cash prizes! Top Acts! Bingo! Musical Comedy Awards hosts Horse & Louis present the best of the Fringe and the chance to win a bucket of money in a game of visual bingo!
This show returns after a sell-out 2012 Fringe.
Finally Josh Smith’s From Top to Bottom Show comes to Edinburgh after his recent sell-out performances! ‘Had our audience in stitches’ (Creswell Social Club).
Middlesbrough’s second-tallest sketch group are back with their spookiest show yet.
Society has crumbled, zombies are on the loose - what do you do next? A) Search for food, B) try to find other people or C) go see some bad comedians late at night with an underwri…
Unfortunately, it still seems remarkable enough for a comedy show’s bill to be entirely populated by women that the Funny Women Pop-Up Fringe marketed their lineup as such.
Showcasing an exciting selection of the brightest and the best stand up comedians at this year’s Fringe.
An event for participants interested in touring their shows at an international level.
Love Struck focuses on the story of an ordinary young girl, Claire, and how her life is turned upside down due to human trafficking.
Extraordinary fusion of traditional and modern music from across the genres.
The Emma Packer Show is audaciously bad.
Following his 2011 sell-out run, the Fringe’s favourite funnyman returns to reflect on romance in middle age. One man, one mic, five nights, 44 years. Book early! **** (Times).
Star of Fringe favourite The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly, Siôn James, ‘utterly charming .
Join the graduates of the Fringe Comedy Academy, a unique project supporting the development of emerging comedy talent.
In the style of Noises Off, the fictional Black Rubix Theatre (actually some of the students in the Queen Mary Theatre Company) attempts to put on what they think is a biting satir…
Stage One, the charity dedicated to developing the next generation of commercial theatre producers will be putting together an industry panel to discuss the producing profession an…
One can’t help but like Joshua Seigal.
It’s hard putting on a show.
A break-up sped up by a mythbeast.
Perhaps I’m experiencing a cappella fatigue, but the singers at this show did nothing to wow me particularly.
Werner’s atmospheric installation takes you on an illusion-fuelled journey to darkly poetic places.
Organists Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral), Tim Byram-Wigfield (St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle) and Donald Hunt (St Mary’s Cathedral) perform on consecutive Sundays on…
Organists Duncan Ferguson (St Mary’s Cathedral), Simon Johnson (St Paul’s Cathedral) and Nicholas Wearne (St Mary’s Cathedral), perform on consecutive Sundays on the Cathedral’s ma…
Students of Baby Wants Candy’s Improv Fringe Intensive strut their stuff in this showcase performance! To find out more or register for the award-winning BWC’s 4-day Improv Intensi…
With 47+ million YouTube views, DOABM is Arshad’s hysterical take on what life is like for a young British Pakistani Muslim.
This show offers a wide variety of acts that are sure to excite and amuse all the family.
World Power Books is Scotland’s most famous radical independent bookshop, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, and host of the Edinburgh Book Fringe.
Due to massive demand six extra, later, quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man, half-Xbox.
Join writers, comedians and activists from around the world in Word Power Books, Edinburgh’s independent radical bookshop.
Meet PR and media insiders: tips on everything from social networking and contacting reviewers to increasing audience numbers, this discussion will give you invaluable advice on ma…
An ocean rowing, polar trekking, camel riding, Castaway, who has travelled the world in search of excitement.
Develop your show after the Fringe with a focus on touring in the UK. A panel of experts will discuss the benefits, complexities and logistics of touring in the UK.
Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom.
Big Wooden Horse Theatre has made a successful adaptation of the popular children’s book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.
The Fringe Society chats with comedians at the top of their game.
Local company EMT have turned to the Songbook of the Disney Company for this year’s Fringe concert.
Generally speaking, stand-up showcases are the sorts of show that offer the worst of both worlds, since audiences have to either sit through some desperately unfunny jokes from sta…
Paul Chamberlain, professional accordionist and accomplished musician in the field of classical music, brings a fresh performance to the Fringe Festival with his accordion music, a…
When you’re looking for a kids’ show at the Fringe, there are a few names which ought to be a safe bet and, of these, none more so than Roald Dahl.
International experiment sharing a story about a woman called Thyme, with local interpretations.
In hall at the top of a church on a blank proscenium arch stage, a group of Canadian high-schoolers gave me more than I bargained for: two plays for the price of one.
It is now 43 years since Love Story hit our movie screens and caused a generation to weep as one with its emotional storyline.
The idea of using rap as a linguistic art form to present a ‘playful reimagining’ of many of Shakespeare’s finest work is something young Charlie Dupré successfully pulls of…
Spoken word and rap artist Charlie Dupre comes on stage to the strains of cello and violin, an accompaniment that is perhaps a little at odds with his casual hip-hop style and deli…
Setting up within the whitewashed walls of Greyfriars Church, Nitekirk is a gentle affair.
The Love Story attempts to expose the nature of the individual in our relations with one another and our ability to cope of our own accord.
The Pleasance in association with The Scotsman celebrates the Fringe First Awards with four readings, one from each decade.
John Osbourne’s classic Look Back in Anger is one of those plays which should probably come with a health warning for people with high blood pressure and a family history of hear…
Tired of all the Pick of the Fringe shows? Worn-out by Fringe hyperbole? This late-night showcase has all the great comedians that have got bad reviews, and deserve more! The best …
International Breakin’ Showcase featuring some of the best dance crews, boys and DJs worldwide as they battle it out for the top spot at this year’s Edinburgh festival.
Jamie Hamilton is an energetic and inventive sketch writer, with an unusual ability to take conventions from other genres and spin them until they become surreal.
Stu and Garry in The Catchily Titled Improv Show is an hour of absolutely roaring comedy that will have you crippled with laughter.
Three ethnic minorities also referred to as illegal immigrants by the home office, rejected by their own mothers will try to create laughter before their deported back to Southall,…
Ethics and morality aren’t typically seen as trendy when it comes to comedy, poetry and performance; they are often seen as unfun and old-hat.
Matt set up a new school, and like all good schools this one has a bar.
Two pm - neighbours changed Wi-Fi password.
This downloadable tour invites you into the Fringe’s histories, through intimate anecdotes from veteran performers like Arthur Smith and Simon Munnery.
In addition to their main shows, the Cambridge Footlights present an hour of stand-up, songs and monologues in association with the Free Fringe.
Love- that enigmatic phenomenon that we’re all searching for.
Multi five-star, Time Out Critic’s Choice, Smirnoff Hot Picks.
Head to the magnificent Grand Gallery to celebrate the Museum’s collections through daily live music performances, from Renaissance to the best young contemporary Scottish tal…
Luke Toulson is very ambivalent about his children.
First things first: this show is not for the faint of heart.
Forget the movie, Monkey Poet tells us that Love Hurts, Actually.
Dazzlingly versatile, All That Malarkey’s repertoire spans operatic classics to R&B, musical theatre to cheesy pop, jazz standards to their own original material and much more! A…
Just the Tonic clearly understand the demands of their audience: the only way into the Midnight Show venue is through a bar and past the toilets.
From Oxford University come the Butless Chaps, a sketch group brimming with talent and clever ideas.
In its ninth year; the best late stand-up in an intimate, wee venue.
It’s raining outside and our host – Stuart Laws – is on a mission to entertain us.
Reluctant hedonist and professional snowboarder has it all.
The Edinburgh Revue are an energetic bunch, never more so than during this show’s opening sketch, a whirlwind rendition of the history of Edinburgh from dinosaurs through William W…
Paul F Taylor is like a puppy: he has very fluffy hair, oodles of energy and even when he slips up, we still like him.
Jessica (whose name isn’t actually Jessica but people at work have been calling her that too long to be corrected) has a theory about love.
London’s up-and-coming comedy club brings you some of the finest comedians from the London comedy circuit. Different line-up each day, all hosted by Joe Bains.
Time Out Critics’ Choice.
Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park, chapter 14.
Watching actors improvise can be the most fun thing ever.
This is Cinderella, but not as you know it.
Gorge yourself silly on the Brighton Comedy Festival Squawker Award winner and finalist.
How did two Africans, one Asian and a Mancunian end up at The Espionage Lizard lounge? .
Dr Professor Neal Portenza has more titles than I would give stars.
For its 12th year Comedy Zoo’s Late Show moves to the Cabaret Bar, providing Pleasance Courtyard with a dose of raucous late-night stand-up.
Of all the ukulele workshops I’ve ever been to, this was by far the best, and let me tell you, I’ve uked a fair bit in my time.
Enjoying a 22nd season with one of the most-established revue shows on the Fringe circuit, Mervyn Stutter at one point implores his audience to ‘pass the message on’ about his …
To seekers of silliness, salutations! Set aside those pesky cognitive processes awhile and join four fully certified adults on a stand-up comedy adventure.
A to Z Improv Comedy, like most shows of its type, includes many of the classic improv games and therefore runs the risk of being too similar to a host of other shows available.
If there’s a theme to Free Footlights, a somewhat eclectic collection of stand up bits, monologues and comedy songs from members of the Cambridge Footlights, it’s a streak of self-…
Entertainment comes in many forms during the Fringe and for those of us who value cerebral stimulation as much as funny-bone tickling, I cannot recommend the Edinburgh Skeptics eno…
The wonderfully-named Mervyn Stutter bounds to the stage, resplendent in an outrageous pink suit.
Unfortunately, this three piece act had dwindled to two by the time I saw their performance, however Jack Campbell and Robbie Ormrod were 100% funny enough to carry the show by the…
Fringe debutant Patrick Turpin takes his audience on a trip down memory lane, as he bids for their approval.
It was with boundless energy that the five-strong Revue troupe leaped onstage and it seemed that this was an energy which would not dwindle - even as the quality of the proceeding …
Hook up to the intensive comedy unit for revitalising laughter and life saving fun on the Free Fringe’s biggest stage.
In Static, a man in his early twenties describes growing up.
Like Rob Auton, I’m Yorkshire born and bred so I speak as I find.
Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival’s best musical mayhem.
Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Julian Clary.
Welcome to the Calorie Galaxy, in which Tina Sederholm’s protagonist Evie struggles under a regime of browbeating and humiliation, all in the pursuit of a narrow waist.
Late night shows throughout the Fringe are well known for being a bit raucous, a bit crazy and best enjoyed with a bevvy or two.
Prepare to fill a bucket with mighty treasures as four strapping yet amusing Midlands men crack open a case of vintage silliness in a greatest hits show that’s been refined just fo…
This show is something of a smorgasbord of family entertainment.
Radio Forth on the Fringe opened its sixth annual showcase with a bang last night at Edinburgh’s Playhouse.
Wine School at the Fringe presents off the beaten rack - hidden gems for the adventurous wine explorer. Join Claire Blackler for this guided tasting tour of alternative wines.
A stand-up comedy show about the Fringe - the Edinburgh Fringe, the fringes of life, the fringes of the comedy circuit itself. Hosted by Barry Ferns. ‘Surreal genius’ (Metro).
At only thirty minutes long, La Poeme may seem short in length, but the performance manages to fit as many engaging images into this short time span as is humanly possible.
Although listed as a children show and only 25 minutes long, this beautiful but simple production certainly made an impact on the audience members, no matter what their age was.
Brothers and sisters of the Fringe, discard your differences and heed the Brethren’s call.
Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland.
Is this your first time? Edinburgh can be daunting for new participants, so come and meet Fringe Society staff who can support your experience.
Get set for some irreverent fun as Paul Revill returns with his comic selection.
Revill’s Selection is an hour of very friendly comedy, with Paul Revill hosting and three unannounced acts every day.
From 11am to 6pm, Robbie Thomson’s Ecstatic Arc is just a regular art installation in the Library Gallery in the Summerhall venue.
It’s true: All the nice girls really do like a sailor.
The largest showcase of Fringe entertainment at this year’s festival! Featuring a selection of some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment.
Jen Carnovale will be talking about stuff into a microphone with you watching and she can’t wait! ‘.
Proudly supporting the Free Festival, the 99 Club brings a selection of four different comics every day.
With a cast featuring London-based professionals, this show-stopping production is brilliant for lovers of classic and contemporary musicals.
Cheeky late night songs! Luc Valvona sings you a selection of his funny, witty and sometimes downright filthy songs on the ukulele, guitar and mandolin, and then tries to sell you …
French, Australian, Jewish, Arctic comedian Eric Hutton’s 2012 show was selected as one of the ‘best free shows at the Fringe’ by TheScotsman.
Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland.
Four desks, each littered with character appropriate props: on the first, colourful craft ribbons, tea and biscuits; the second, a simple but elegant glass and bottle of white wine…
Four comedians.
The hit show returns after more sell-out shows around the world.
The story of the Fringe is a story of the periphery.
There’s no denying the pulling power of Lynley Dodd’s best-selling children’s series Hairy Maclary: with vibrant characters, charming stories and colourful settings they are popula…
We Will Be Free is an historical tale beginning in 1834 and is based on the true story of George and Betsy Loveless, prominent members of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
Ruby Heart Entertainment presents an all-star diva tribute show each night of the week, including world famous divas Adele, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and Jessie J.
Will Sidgwick is very new to stand up, having been on the scene for under a year and he clearly has a lot to learn about material and originality.
Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows.
An hour long comedy show featuring five different acts talking about sex? After a few pints this starts to seem like a great idea and I would recommend the show to any finding them…
The premise behind the Decent Chat Show is a good one, but unfortunately what I experienced didn’t even come close.
This is late night comedy at its finest.
Chris Harcum is loud, brash, theatrical and oh so American.
Rhys will tell some brilliant jokes, do some incredible poems and then leave.
Australian comedians Eric Hutton and Jen Carnovale present a selection of their favourite Fringe acts.
***** ‘Blues and Burlesque is a thoroughly engaging show that gives burlesque a range most other shows aren’t even aware of’ (ThisIsCabaret.com).
The complex and often turbulent relationship between one of the 20th Century’s most famous couples, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, has provided much fodder over the years for tablo…
Maureen Younger presents a solo stand-up show, as part of the Scottish Comedy Festival, which is based around her view of herself as an outsider, both on the comedy circuit and gen…
The Late Show attracts a lot more of a local audience than most Fringe events and there is a sense that it doesn’t necessarily mind separating itself somewhat from the hustle and b…
Is this your first time? Edinburgh can be daunting for new participants, so come and meet Fringe Society staff who can support your experience.
Improvabunga, performed by the Watch This improv group, is a fast-paced show where anything can happen.
In the colourful, cosy confines of Assembly’s Bosco venue, half theatre half circus tent, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland whisks you away for an afternoon to the weird and wo…
I’m afraid I don’t particularly trust shows with exceptionally long titles that are self-claimed ‘spectacular’.
An in-depth and correct analysis of man and his obsessions with sex, violence, money, sex, war, breasts and sex.
Pot Of Dreams: Look At Me returns to Club Rouge for its third year, offering a look at the club’s dancers in their own words and images.
It is perhaps embarrassing how long into Colin Hoult’s The Real Horror Show it took me, until I realised what I was watching.
Flying drum kits, levitating ironing boards and swinging divas.
Tricity Vogue’s voice has a peculiar tone that suggests everything she says is really an innuendo.
Much like Arthur’s Seat is the bedrock of Edinburgh, comedy is the bedrock of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Scottish dancing for all the family.
Sell-out London shows.
As humble a turnout as it was, Paul Revill was very grateful and welcomed us warmly.
A selection of the best in new comedy at the Fringe, alongside some top headliners picked from Fringe shows, national competitions and around the world.
The only game show in the world with one contestant. That might not be true, I mean it’s pretty stupid. But anyway…
Life is a lottery.
Gregory Akerman introduces us to Nellie Garcia, a 19th-century lady who has been forgotten.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe.
See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside the UK’s best newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show.
Cabaret legend and TO&ST finalist Dusty Limits celebrates the crazed pursuit of joy and truth.
Feast on five of the tastiest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit including your award-winning headliner Masai Graham.
The world of Illusions and magic has provided many an audience with hours of puzzlement as they try to figure out exactly how the performer achieved the tricks they just saw before…
After 2012 sell-out show on the state of Scotland, McTavish and McAllister turn their satirical barbs on the whole UK.
A unique concept of a musical about two guys writing a musical thats all about two guys writing a musical, [title of show] made it debut on Broadway back in 2008 but remains unkno…
Shaggy haired and stunningly bearded, Noah Torn launches the Edinburgh Revue Stand-Up Show with a bang.
Ellis and Reece (BBC, ITV, Sky1, E4, CBBC) have decided to do a show.
Each night see four exciting new acts performing ten-minute sets.
Once a week during the Fringe, Blackwell’s is hosting evenings dedicated to celebrating Scotland’s rich literary scene.
Powered by the enigmatic personalities of compère Chris Turner, David Elms and Adam Hess, AAA Batteries is a show brimming full of energy, improvised humour and finely tuned routi…
Ian Fox has come up with a fairly novel twist on observational comedy: his show centres on a series of photographs shown on television screens around the room so that the audience …
Step into the world of Frank Von Nippleman.
Tomie James has travelled from Ireland to make a good point: we’re putting an awful lot of rubbish into our bodies.
It’s hard to tire of variety shows such as this, particularly when they are pulling in consistently excellent acts ranging from the highly acclaimed Boy with Tape on his Face to …
In just under an hour Paul Duncan McGarrity (Amused Moose finalist 2011) is made to feel awkward by castles, the French Metro and Ugandan rebels.
Having bought a house with his girlfriend the Edinburgh-born comic explores how a decision that comes from a place of love can lead to such fear and uncertainty.
Jody Kamali is a comedian, a clown and based on his YouTube repertoire, an impressive character actor.
To spend one’s afternoon in the company of Raymond Considine is a relaxed and amusing affair.
Ricky Tin lives in a bin in the year 1920.
The funniest show (with a saucepan).
For his second solo show, Silky sweetly sings and softly swears.
Three young talented comics take over with a show full of improvisation, riffing and household observations.
John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger is brought back to life by The Lincoln Company, proving that nearly sixty years on the play still has the power to perturb.
First of all, it’s important that you ignore the title of this show because it has absolutely nothing to do with what you’ll be watching.
‘I knew we should have booked a longer time slot,’ said one of the actors as another struggled to make it offstage while pretending to be a beached shark.
As refreshing and witty as ever, Spring Day returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a new show which takes some of the best bits of her 2011 Fringe appearance whilst offering…
‘Wicked punch lines have the audience falling over themselves with laughter, thinking: “I can’t believe she said that!” They absolutely loved her, no doubt you will too.
As we took our seats, furnished with appropriately rose-patterned cushions, and gazed on at the living room set before us, it was as if we were in someone else’s house, listening…
Every twenty years or so, comedy re-vamps itself.
No wires - no script! A completely improvised 50s radio-play adventure, unique every day.
Ever wondered what radio DJs chat about when they’re off-air? No, me neither - but it turns out the topic provides a wealth of material for James Cook’s one-man show about the tria…
Unavailable for Comment, hosted by Marcus Brigstocke, is a news-based quiz and sketch show.
Stand-up comedy that fulfils the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s diversity requirements all in one fantastic show.
The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe.
At the beginning of his show Ant Dewson delivers a short warning to those who don’t appreciate overtly crude humour: leave now.
The Games are back in 2013! Different international acts compete daily for comedy gold.
The University may be out for the summer, but The Edinburgh Revue isn’t and is proud to bring you six of Edinburgh’s best up-and-coming comedians!
Let’s get the obvious joke out of the way first: this show is certainly value for money.
If you love a good story, then you’ll love this.
Alan is surrounded by idiots; fortunately, he’s one of them.
New solo show from cheeky diva Tricity Vogue with ukulele tunes and salacious anecdotes - a song for every calamitous liaison.
In the past Kevin Shepherd has apparently used his Fringe shows as a kind of confessional, finding thoughtful humour in his past social and legal misdemeanours.
Character comedy is slowly but surely leeching into stand-up.
When you get more laughs from riffing off your audience in the first five minutes then you do for the whole rest of your show, you know something’s wrong.
A mad mish-mash of absurdism and warped nostalgia, encountering the Bob Blackman Appreciation Society felt more akin to my psyche bleeding out into the back room of an old boozer t…
You can imagine how it might have happened.
Addressing race related issues for an hour can potentially be very uncomfortable.
In this special free Fringe show you can expect the unexpected with some of our favourite acts handpicked for each show and a different line-up every day, there is something for ev…
Sometimes, you’ll see a comedian so bad, so poor, so earth-shatteringly unfunny that you’ll ask yourself: is this supposed to happen? Fortunately for Jacob Edwards, it is part …
Wild, raucous and full of Fringe spirit.
This series of free events gives the public a chance to see, listen to and meet Scottish literary performers, from poets to crime novelists, folk musicians to a-capella singers; a …
Satisfying energetic children can be a task for even the most patient of adults, but CeilidhKids seem to have found a simple but effective solution to combine family bonding with c…
Showcasing the very best in Irish comedy, this daily show will not disappoint, with the best headline acts on the Irish circuit and support from new up-and-coming comedians.
The first truly laugh-out-loud-funny show I have seen at The Fringe, The Big Value Comedy Show is definitely worth the ticket price.
Our 18th year as the recognised launchpad for future legends, featuring four top comedians.
Award-winning comics seek comedy geeks, hungry for the new stuff.
Lili la Scala invites her favourite Fringe reprobates to entertain at this rollicking late show stuffed full of variety.
Ever wondered why animals find it easier to maintain relationships? Why a male orangutan has more success than Patrick from Newcastle? Pat Monahan and Luisa Omielan bring you tips …
Consisting of four different acts each night, Big Value Comedy Late seeks to bring its audience variety and humour in equal measure whilst also giving them a sample of some of the …
The Big Man’s back.
Ian Saville, a self-professed ‘socialist magician’, takes you through the history of money and communism by the medium of magic in a free show that pulls off some rather exquis…
Thought I ought to nail down the other half of next year’s show before next year comes around. An all new half-hour of comedy from the once-promising Adam Belbin.
There are two kinds of people at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - those who run screaming from the phrase ‘Kierkegaard Comedy Show’, and those who run shouting towards it.
Heard of screenwriter William Goldman’s rule about Hollywood? ‘Nobody knows anything.
Inveterate gagster Ivor Dembina **** (Guardian) chaperones you through an hour of comedy, music, guest and surprises, news and reviews all in collusion with the Orchestra of An…
Tricity Vogue gets her kicks from having somebody strum her ukulele that sits on top of her head.
Imagine, for a moment, always having to tell the truth.
When Lampaert appears on TV, he gets heckled or internet abuse.
A famous and glamorous actress finds herself in the worst situation: acting in Fringe theatre! A tragicomedy about illusion, fantasy, and their dark sides…
Falmouth and Exeter Cornwall Campus Light Entertainment Society cover aspects of the most universal of topics, love.
A contemporary reinventon of Shakespeare’s sonnets was always going to be a risk.
To give a show this title, considering the easy barbs that could be made at its expense, is perhaps brave.
One of The Scotsman’s Top Ten free shows of 2012.
From the moment I sat down, I knew this was a quality production.
‘I invented anger’ bellows Michael Legge, as soon as he comes on stage.
Fun-filled romp with Unkle Paul Nathan: magician - comic - curmudgeon.
Does My Face Look Big In This is a one-woman show with Caroline Hardie, a relatable, witty and energetic comedian.
As avid Arden-readers will know, Peter Brook wrote an open letter to Shakespeare in 1957 “giving us full marks for saving your dreadful play”.
‘The King of Edinburgh’ returns to The Stand with the daily podcast all the cool kids are calling ‘RHEFP!’ Running almost every day throughout the Fringe, each show consist…
Barry Castagnola has summed up all of the most depressing things about Fringe comedy with his newest character.
Jamie McDermott (The Irrepressibles) reinterprets Britten and Auden’s famous songs, paired with new numbers from Fringe First winners Mark Ravenhill and Conor Mitchell - a queerly …
This delightfully daft and silly send-up of ‘50s film noir is gleefully performed in one of the oddest venue spaces I’ve come across.
‘Bastardi Sumus Absolutam’ (‘We Are Absolute Bastards’) reads the school motto beneath the crest that welcomes the audience on arrival to WitTank’s The School.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the madness that is the I Hate Children, Children’s Show.
The image of Shakespeare’s Juliet, awakening from her sleeping draught to gaze upon her dead lover, is unforgettable.
Self-proclaimed Jewish-Geordie Ben Van Der Velde offers a warm, witty and refreshingly passionate tale depicting his quest to rekindle the art of letter-writing and save it from it…
Little Howard is a computer generated six year old interactive stand up comedian.
Tim Vine returns to the Fringe this year with an hour’s worth of puns, silly songs and audience participation.
Dan Nightingale wants us to like him.
Sell-out Edinburgh 2012 and 2013 Adelaide Fringe.
‘How’re yez?’ Eilish O’Carroll greets her audience as she steps out to affectionate applause, dressed all in black under her blue sequinned jacket: part theatre luvvie, part salt o…
It is a rarity for a Fringe show to give away freebies, so being offered a coffee and a croissant at the Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show was a pleasant surprise.
If you ever forget why it is that everyone has heard of the Cambridge Footlights, Dressing Down will remind you.
Two guitars, one keyboard and a life-sized cardboard cutout of a man dressed as a caveman are what greet you when you enter the intimate surroundings of The Gilded Balloon Wee Room…
Pattie Brewster is a normal girl desperately in need of three things: friends, cat food and a crash course in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The audience are the stars of the show! Tim Vine brings his 2011 sell-out show back to the Fringe.
It is rather difficult to pinpoint exactly why Music Show, Wedding! is so enjoyable.
What if I told you that Adolf Hitler was going to do a reading of Mein Kampf for a small audience, offering you tea and biscuits while you sit together and discuss his ideology? No…
Don’t come for the breakfast.
Are you the indecisive sort who suffers a meltdown at the thought of having to decide between shows from the novel-thick Fringe guide? Are you loath to bend to the will of the more…
A show that gathers different academics, doctors, scientists and the like to intellectually entertain has real potential and if the hour had been filled with funny facts from enter…
During the Fringe, a haven for ill equipped hastily prepared venues, it can be reassuring to witness a comedy show at a place dedicated to stand up all year round.
Experienced local guides show you historic places of the Royal Mile, its buildings, narrow closes and secret gardens, describing how its people lived and died, its famous character…
Churches are great: not only is a marvellous acoustic found within those imposing stone walls, but visitors also feel an inherently peaceful atmosphere upon entry.
Ben Verth is an explosive bounty of hair, personality and cheerful self-deprecation which he amply shares with you in his latest show, What is this place? In this hour Verth explor…
Escape the thunderous thrill of the High Street! Unwind and enjoy tranquillity, inspiring music and stunning architecture in the medieval heart of Edinburgh.
See the vibrant world of the Fringe through the eyes of schoolchildren from across Scotland at this free exhibition of entries in the 2013 Fringe Schools Poster Competition, includ…
Situated on the historic Royal Mile, open from 9am – 3am every day.
My journey up the driveway of Prestonfield House involved admiring highland cattle and dodging coaches.
Returning for its ninth season, critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day.
Whistlebinkies really wants you to know they have free live music.
If you find yourself staggering down the Royal Mile at 2am desperately looking for a drink, there is a string of late-night live music bars ready to keep your liver happy and suppl…
Like so many shows at the moment, Om Nom Nominous lures in punters with a ridiculous name.
This gig is a total surprise – just what the Fringe should be.
The Black Country Cider Lions’ compere Rob Kemp reminds us near the start of the gig that the room we are in is bespoke.
Flamenco dancing is perhaps not the first thing I would associate with the legend of the Minotaur and indeed neither is the idea that the conflict between the monster and Theseus h…
The Edinburgh Festival has some unusual venues – that is a well-known fact amongst regular Fringe-goers, as avid audience members hop from university building to converted wareho…
This bewilderingly unpleasant piece of new writing aims to explore our relationships with food, and with each other.
The Hill Street venue has a great find in their ‘Master’s Room’ space and Hinge Theatre has installed itself there to present Ordinary Things: a two-actor, four character pla…
The setting is Paris, 1900.
Fringe venue behemoth Laughing Horse present a mixed bag of comedy upstairs at the Quadrant hosted by mentalist magician Mr.
A soggy Sunday afternoon spent in a cosy tent with the rain pitter-pattering on the roof felt much better than the battle of brollies it took to get there.
In the packed venue an announcement hushes the audience and a video projection introduces the trio: the Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek.
The Plastic Seat Company’s debut show is a promising mix of comedy sketches, which take great delight in referencing pop culture of today.
‘I am not mad’ trills a terrific Tim Crouch, commencing a thoroughly engaging hour of intelligently devised and wonderfully executed theatre.
Ben Dover, the self proclaimed ‘Prince of Porn’ really wants you to think he has the rudest show in Edinburgh (no doubt hoping for some publicity grabbing ‘controversial’ headline)…
Louis Pearl – aka The Amazing Bubble Man - truly deserves his title.
Jessica Almasy is compulsive viewing, much like the material she delivers in her solo performance, Give Up! Start Over! (In the darkest of times I look to Richard Nixon for hope).
Advertised in the Fringe guidebook as ‘David Kelly is Shameless’, the show turned out to be rebranded as ‘David Kelly and Laura Carr Have No Shame’.
Sarah Archer’s adorable daughter invites us into the venue and welcomes her mother onto the stage, a fitting introduction for an adorable show.
Shakespeare can be hard to do at the Fringe, and even harder to do in an hour.
The Marilyn Monroe Show is a new musical written by Michael Dresser and directed by Michael Alvarez.
Heres the pitch and dont run away: a Victorian-themed Shooting Stars with two insane Victorian aristocrats in the roles of Vic and Bob.
The format for this show is very simple.
When you’re promised with a show that “aims to cure your everyday ailments and add a little colour to a bleak looking world”, it’s easy to be optimistic.
Its a hard job to get a small, mostly drunken, late night audience on your side.
Bobby Carroll has perhaps been doing stand up so long that he’s become a bit bitter.
Openly admitting his show was a ‘work in progress’ and should not be judged on the quality of all of the material, there seemed no need for excuses as Damian Kingsley ushered u…
‘Success’ is an inventive, endearing and beautifully observed pastiche of self-help seminars.
Located in the small but cosy performance space underneath the main café area of Captain Taylor’s Coffee House, Life or Something Like it sees Mancunian singer-songwriter Claire…
Future Perfect is a writers’ collective that in several formations organise readings of their own work.
Amrik Virk looks like a laugh to be with.
Staged by Word Alive and hosted by the congregation at Charlotte Chapel, this exhibition tells you everything you need to know about the Good Book and its influence on Christianity…
This is a show which will divide audiences, causing disputes of both an interpersonal and internal nature.
‘What goes by the name of love is banishment, with now and then a postcard from the homeland, such is my considered opinion, this evening.
‘Funny’s funny, except when it’s not’ seems to be the general message of this compilation show.
Doug Segal delivers a perplexing array of mind-blowing, mind-reading tricks modulating gradually to a standing ovation climax.
Four pupils await a class that will never start, in this new writing from Daniel Rayner, performed by Bleak Heart.
Sanderson Jones lost his mother at the age of 10 and has been thinking about death ever since.
When the matchmakers of Austens time are no more, fear not: I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change negotiates, with excruciatingly spot-on humour, the difficulties of the mo…
After introducing himself four times Arnie Pie gave a bit about his stage name before launching into the set that can define the rest of his show in two words: racial comedy.
In an interview for the seminal concert movie Stop Making Sense, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, acting as the interviewer in his own interview asks himself, ‘I don’t think…
Love in The Key of Britpop is spoken word artist Emily Andersen’s performance of her self-professed ‘ode to Britpop, nightclub romance, visa marriages and anglophilic love’.
The Pauly Show – Episode One, is a brilliant idea on paper: a stand up comedian with a ramshackle sitcom pilot live on stage.
While Arthur Smith protests that he’s no longer on the sauce, the format and sheer unpredictability of this concept seem like they were conceived on some booze-addled bender.
One cannot help but feel , when offered lesser-known tales from the Brothers Grimm, that there is probably a reason that they are not so popular.
A marathon is a metaphor for life in this interactive, multimedia promenade.
A typical Edinburgh stand-up by Richard Coughlan in the back room of an easily hidden pub, this is truly a gem hidden amongst the Fringe.
It should be no surprise that I am not the only unaccompanied adult at Little Howard’s Big Show.
Straight from The Royal Court, Anupama Chandrasekhars poignant drama about the impact of one girls sex life on the rest of India cant help but provoke.
Chortle has long been a staple for any keen comedy fan.
In his program notes writer Adam J A Cass remarks this one-person show is based on a boy who is out there somewhere, the out there being cyber space.
This two hander begins with both actresses acting out a dumb show to a music track.
Who doesnt want to wake up to a coffee, a croissant and five finely crafted short plays? Hangover theatre or simply one for the early-birds, The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show is …
The Free Paint and Play Ukulele Workshop with Tricity Vogue is exactly as described.
Off-Broadway’s longest running musical comes to the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
What do you get if you cross Jack Dee with Paul Daniels? - Piff the Magic Dragon!Piff-Tacular is a magic show and stand-up gig all in one, which despite featuring a cute puppy, is …
A neighborhood boy getting killed at an intersection.
Waiting to go into this production of Howard Brentons short, searing exploration of the nature of justice and retribution I witnessed the front of house staff refuse entry to a f…
The Yurt Locker is naturally intriguing as a venue and thus when the three performers of Cracking Yolks took to the stage they were playing to an almost full house of casual punter…
EGTG are not your average fringe company.
This is one of Shakespeares toughest plays to pull off.
Live at The Electric promised some of the best sketch comedy of the Fringe hosted by the extremely likable and endearing Russell Kane.
This is one of the most evocative and deeply moving shows I have ever seen.
Lewis Schaffer’s schtick is that he is an ex New York Jew making his way in this strange foreign land and hating every minute of it.
The concept of Bite Size is a perfectly simple, yet novel one, and the clue really is in the title.
Everything about the Aspidistras at High Noon, from the name to the costumes, is bizarre.
With a razor-sharp tongue and ever sharper wit – think 1940s American reporter meets cocktail bar swagger – David Mills delivers an hour of comedy that you may mistake for an h…
This is as good a play as Ive ever seen about the absurdity of prejudice.
Caroline Hardie is one half of the double act Thomas Hardie, presenting a mixture of stand-up comedy and sketches.
The problems started right from the word go.
If you’re looking for a cheeky musical stop to begin your night at the Fringe, then head to the Gothic room in the Three Sisters for the most bizarre Ukulele banter in town.
This is a sketch show occupying a very special niche in the imagination of the Fringe.
I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was, but it happened at 11am in the dark recesses of C’s soco building.
‘Well Done You’ calls itself a character sketch show, but Lucy Trodd and Ruth Bratt are in character even when not doing sketches.
The premise of Mace and Burton’s show draws quite a crowd into the Medina.
The idea of the comedy ‘dining experience’ is done most famously at the Fringe by the Fawlty Towers Dining Experience, the concept being that a tribute act to a famous sitcom …
This is a one-man show with a difference: the actor is also a magician.
The theme of this years offering is love, which Lucy equates to a mental illness.
A fun, eclectic group of amateur comedians took to the stage with an endearing, though not hilarious, improvised comedy set.
Angus and Cameron have clearly worked hard putting this sketch show together but the results are far from entertaining.
In this free one-woman show, Clara Lilly shares a string of stories collected from ten years of hitchhiking.
Yesterday I watched a man in a yellow coat talking about his favourite colour for an hour.
For all the atrocities of the Second World War, it was a fertile period for great songs.
With so much free fringe it’s can be a daunting prospect wading through the guide to find what’s worthwhile.
‘Just had a moment of self-awareness there,’ Ryan Withers stopped halfway through a joke to announce.
You know you’re onto a loser when (and I counted) five audience members are asleep during your one-hour production.
The GirlBand Improv was an entirely enjoyable experience but not quite what I expected.
There is no such thing as a show that is too silly.
The story of toys coming to life and conducting their own lives in the absence of children may sound familiar but The Hand-Me-Down People takes a far bleaker look at these discarde…
While the usual argument of why comediennes are not prevalent at the Fringe has yet again reared its ugly head, another, of whether there is enough provision for children at the fe…
Stu and Garry have been working together for twenty years.
The big songs of stage and screen are being presented at the Laughing Horse Free Festival by the Cabaret Freaks.
Daniel Sloss delivers a supposedly darker, meaner show in his later slot but most of his material is relatively clean, geared towards an audience who can laugh at him as well as wi…
The Bardic Breakfasters are back! C’s Shakespearean sensation returns for its twentieth sellout edition.
This is Ian Kendalls 16th year performing magic at the Edinburgh fringe and his best show yet.
Budding musical thespians aim to be what is called a ‘triple-threat’, developing extreme talent in the three areas of musical theatre - acting, singing and dancing.
Devvo, the internet sensation, brings his unique brand of stand-up to the Fringe after a successful string of MC gigs across the UK.
Markus Birdman’s comedy dwells on serious themes, a fact that is perhaps unsurprising considering the 40-something stand-up suffered a stroke a few years ago which caused him to …
Hitch and Mitch’s intentions were to be so bad that they were good.
Behind The Truth is an endearing but frustrating show.
You’d be hard pressed to find a free hour of comedy at the Fringe as well-structured and thoughtful as ‘Stitches’.
This one woman sketch show features strangely sinister characters who are both entertaining and unnerving.
It’s a tough crowd to play to but Lucy Cox wins them around easily with her charming repertoire of comedy songs and savage black humour during her show Attractive Audience Requir…
In the second floor of a pub off Grassmarket, a sweaty singer belts out peculiar variations on show tunes from Oliver! This is Oliver Pissed, as presented by The Sensational Alex S…
The witty and charming pair Richard Marsh and Katie Bonna give us a beat poetry rom-com ballad that, while not groundbreaking, at least treads old ground with the comfort and warmt…
Matthew Crosby is a five foot five bearded man with a side parting, who wears short-sleeved checkered shirts and black, thick-framed glasses.
This piece by director/writer Ryan J-W Smith garnered fantastic reviews and awards at last years Festival.
This one woman monologue is listed under comedy but could equally be considered theatre.
An entertaining hour of fairy tales drawn from Hans Christian Andersens collection.
The man behind the YouTube ‘smash’ Masturbation Gary Stark is having a funny look at sex, drugs and getting old at his gig in the Laughing Horse Free Festival.
As I followed the sound of salsa music into the grand ballroom at The Assembly Rooms, I have to admit I felt a little underdressed in jeans and trainers.
Part of a four day festival of unique and inspiring work from young artists based in London.
The Vocal Associates bring distinguished composer Tony Makarome’s musical adaptation of Aesop’s fables to this year’s Fringe.
Barry and Ian are two estranged brothers in their late middle-age.
The Shack Comedy Club is a new venue just beginning to find its feet.
Compered by Brighton’s Dave Thompson in his mighty velvet suit, The Late Show gave Fringe goers an opportunity to shelter from the crowded bars and fast food stalls in order to e…
Next to breathing and eating, lying is man’s greatest survival tactic.
Thomas Annand and David Day have come all the way from Ireland to prove that there’s far more to African drumming than monotonous banging.
The cozy upstairs room of The Quadrant was all-abuzz with the sound of glasses clinking and chitter-chatter, preceding what I hoped would be a night of raucous laughter and merrime…
Five years in the making and almost stopped by the Japanese earthquake earlier this year, Siro-A blitz the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with outstanding visual trickery.
Completely bizarre, the Dog-Eared Collective held nothing back in their unrelenting comedy set which had everything from detective lives of Beethoven and Bach to Glasgow’s 2022 O…
Monkey Toast’s chat show is the Pleasance’s late-night forum for comics to plug their shows and there’s nothing wrong with that – in fact, publicity has rarely been so much fun.
Him and Me’s circus of estranged acts consists mainly of them with the occasional homemade video thrown in for good measure.
A comedy sketch show, promising 32 new and hilarious sketches in under an hour.
For all the excellent performances and wonderfully controlled aesthetic, this production amounts to nothing more than average; because it’s Belt Up, that’s disappointing.
‘How do you come out as straight?’ Dan Student asks the early evening audience at Fingers Piano Bar.
Comedian Neil Dagley is Flange Krammer; German Olympic skiing sensation and interminable ladies’ man.
Scooped is a re-working of Evelyn Waugh’s classic novel, Scoop; the adaptation was directed by Katie Lambert and written in collaboration with her cast.
In this highly energetic performance, dancer-actor John Macaulay welcomes the audience and ushers them in, attempting to build up a friendly rapport.
Having been ushered onto the top deck of a bus, itself a surreal beginning to a show experience, I was unsure what to expect from ‘Stand Up, Woman.
Dating George Orwell is a one woman play that looks at the unhealthy relationship between a teenage girl and the books that she has become engrossed in.
There is such an abundance of improvised shows around the fringe this year it’s a near impossible task to sift through them all to find the gems.
David ‘Perrier Award winning’ O’Doherty has grown a beard especially for his role as the intrepid – read: inept - explorer Rory Sheridan.
To have a tagline from Emma Thompson, undoubtedly a belle of British cinema, is to wield a hefty endorsement.
In the press blurb for his show Middle-Aged, Useless and Talented Nick Hayman compares himself to Tommy Cooper and Norman Wisdom.
Mario Morris presents his comedy magic show, the All Human One Magic Show at Zoo Southside.
When a show is going badly, repeatedly telling the audience that they’re a tough crowd only ever exacerbates matters.
The excitement in the audience is palpable as the lights dim in St George’s West, a beautiful venue that lends itself well to theatrical transformation.
Yes! This is everything you, I, everyone wants in a musical.
Adam Larter splatters onto his stage like paint from Jackson Pollock’s paintbrush, ungainly and definitely not graceful as he crashes all over the place.
Whilst listed in the ‘comedy’ section of the Fringe guide, this one man performance by the Irish comedian Vinny McHale was really more like a talk or a lecture.
Wet Paint is made up of two magicians, Ben Hart and Neil Kelso, with ‘ideas so fresh they’re still wet’.
In an age of ever rising ticket prices and purple cow shaped venues it is nice to find something that represents good old fashioned value.
The Brighton Beach Boys gave a fairly electric rendition of some of the greatest and most celebrated musical bangers from the year 1969, as well as the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’.
Those looking for a dose of the unexpected, who enjoy wandering off the beaten track, will be delighted by Lach’s Antihoot.
There aren’t many taboos left in comedy.
Sometimes a title of a show can be so specific in its subject matter that it can pull the audience in and deliver exactly what they expect to see.
JamJar’s follow up to Following Wendy is a disappointment on the scale of Grease 2, The Matrix Reloaded and Godfather 3 combined.
Seussical is a charming and slick children’s show, full of entertainment for all ages and much more desirable than your average Christmas-time entertainment.
Maybe it was lack of sleep.
This free show at the fringe consists very simply of two fairly promising comedians, Mark Diamond and Darren Walsh, alternatively delivering stand up performances.
What makes a lot of cash in the Musical Theatre? Juke Box musicals: Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys.
Part of the Laughing Horse Free Festival, comedian and photographer Ian Fox delivers an hour of very amusing entertainment through a selection of photos.
Dirty Filthy Rich wants to make you stinking, filthy rich.
Maurice Cock and Belvedere Bagg model their show as a lesson in how to act.
It’s clear that Florence Leon is a performer with passion, but you need a little more than that to pull off a solo show.
From the moment they step on stage, these outsize babies have the audience laughing uncontrollably.
The marketing for Auntie Myra’s Fun Show misleadingly promises something pretty outrageous.
Sitting in the dark, cave-like venue of the Hive where the smell of alcohol and sweat still pervades from late-night clubbing and the floors are still just a little bit sticky, it …
It’s hard to describe Discover Ben Target without spoiling its crazy, meandering plot: at the core of this show’s magic is the element of surprise.
This production is a set of four or five unconnected stories about love, enjoyed, gained, lost and destroyed.
Interweaving three separate but related stories, Mark Kydd’s new autobiographical performance tells, first and foremost, the tale of his growing up gay.
Writing a show is a difficult enough task; to then both act and direct said show is worthy of a titan.
You’ve got to bless the Edinburgh audience, they are a godsend for bad comedians.
The gimmick for this showcase show is that it’s meant to be ‘Yorkshire’ comedy, whatever that may be.
With so much improvised comedy at the Fringe nowadays it’s difficult to know what to see.
Its all too easy and all too dangerous to dismiss the Free Fringe.
If you could tell Love what you honestly thought of it what would you say? In this fusion of poetic monologue, dance and sign language, Vintage Star Productions approaches love wit…
Sometimes a gig feels like visiting an old friend - the audience have never seen the comedian before, but we have seen comics like him and he’s had audiences like us.
With its modest and pretty title, Some Small Love Story sets the tone for its performance.
Having watched Oyster Eyes Presents: Some Rice, you find yourself trying to work out what it is exactly you have just seen.
Love Child is the story of two women - a mother and daughter - who have never met; the former gave the latter away at her birth, the daughter returns to seek out her lost parent.
What is the opposite of subtle? A thesaurus will give you antonyms like ‘obvious’, ‘loud’, ‘lucid’, ‘crass’.
I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change is a comedy musical from the pen of Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts.
Pam Ford presents a friendly and funny stand-up show focussing on her past career as a hairdresser.
Show Down is a contemporary dance show based upon Irving Berlins Annie Get Your Gun.
Straight out of Cambridgeshire and truly embracing the spirit of the fringe, Get It On is a stand-up comedy show that showcases two up and coming performers called Ben Hustwayte an…
This play tells the story of the life of its central character, Peggy, as she looks back over the unfolding events of her youth.
I liked Eyes Down For A Full Murray but the setting could have been more fortunate for Susan.
The title of this particular show may lead you to expect certain things that the final product fails to deliver in every way.
The Assembly’s Bosco space is a strange one - one part church, one part yurt - it hints at tent revivalism with a Romany aesthetic.
A sterling selection of inspired nonsense.
Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe after their Australian sojourn is EastEnd Cabaret.
A referendum is coming.
A show entitled 5 Steps To Being German screams of being packed with old stereotypes and heard-it-all-before jokes of Nazis and efficient trains.
Shirley & Shirley sure are one hell of a team.
It promised to be a fun show.
This one’s a toughie.
The title of the play sets up an immediate opposition between love and understanding, and once seated, we are soon presented us with characters full of love and totally lacking in …
Burlesque loves its staples.
If everyone has a story to tell, one that’s worth listening to, then why is it that the only stories that shift copies off shelves and set Twitter alight are the births, marriage…
I really wanted to like this show.
A high-octane thundering spectacular neatly wrapped in BacoFoil.
Stella Graham’s routine is fun and original: she recounts amusing anecdotes of good and bad things she has done and the audience have to decide if she should go to heaven or hell.
Free comedy is like cinema pick n’ mix.
This show is comedy flying by the seat of its pants: not exactly improvised, but certainly thrown together.
Anybody who thinks that you can perform Love’s Labour’s Lost without doing something serious to the script probably hasn’t read the play.
James Christopher’s tactic of combining the show titles of award-winning comedians seems a strange choice.
The short audience queue didn’t bode well for Babbling Comedy 2 (when playing for laughs, a C of empty seats is a performer’s worst nightmare), and I found myself preparing to …
The sense of apprehension in the auditorium as the audience settles is at odds with an early afternoon show, but not surprising when one considers that we are about to witness Bela…
Mark Cooper-Jones is a Geography teacher.
Dr Ettrick-Hogg is the very macho compere for this evening of male stand-ups talking about manly things and being generally masculine.
This was a very entertaining start to a Sunday from a very experienced and polished performer.
Matthew Collins is a travel journalist and single parent, although not necessarily in that order.
Like so many fringe productions this year, the Super Serious Show looks to be one of those stand-up variety, mash-up shows that is used as a platform for many of the acts out there…
Lynn Ruth Miller is approaching eighty-years old and she’s on a mission to prove to us all that aging is amazing through a series of real-life stories and a mix of classic pop so…
Dim, dingy lighting barely illuminates this musty Edinburgh bar, its vague seafaring theme embodied by scale wooden models of old sailing boats, naval pencil sketches suspended fro…
Downstairs in a night club that makes an awkward bedfellow for performance, youll find seasoned actress & comedienne, Sarah Louise-Young conjuring up three very distinct characte…
Bringing his YouTube sensation to the Fringe, Australian comic John Robertson’s show The Dark Room is basically a ‘choose your own adventure’ computer game in which selected …
I may be wrong - and do tell me if you know how it’s done - but I think I may have just seen the best, simplest, most perplexing and gob-stoppingly awesome trick I’ve ever seen.
Two railings of clothes, colour co-ordinated like a second hand rainbow, stand either side of Kate Craddock as she hands out raffle tickets to the audience as they enter.
This performance is by a group of students from Stanford University in California.
Music Bugs is a company which provides music classes for ‘babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers’, an age group whose three primary occupations seem to be screaming, laughing and f…
Deja Vu, according to a very quick Google search I just did, means ‘a feeling of having already experienced the present situation.
Men of Character describes itself as two one-man sketch shows that overlap with one another with an overarching plot line.
Science Shows for Schools have take three of their popular science presentations for schools and turned them into a 50 minute production for children at the Zoo Aviary.
If you’re attending the Festival with some young ‘uns in tow, then I can enthusiastically recommend you drop in on Be a Star in a Juggling Show at Zoo Venues.
We All Love Llamas is a great free poetry event to take your kids to while in Edinburgh.
The People Show 121 delivers an hour of captivating truly British murder mystery fun in this charming three-person show.
During this free children’s show in Maggies Chambers at the Three Sisters Pub, Phil the Shepherd introduces himself throughout as he tries to put his sheep, or children, to sleep.
James and Craig - the comedy duo behind Best Days of Our Lives - earn their stars as much through likeability as humour.
The stunning opening of Debussy’s ‘Prélude à L’après midi d’un faune’ set the standard for the rest of the night as the trilling flute and solemn oboe against the bac…
It isn’t often as a reviewer that you come across a show with absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
From its inception this play has a lot to live up to, as there are many shows where a writer has taken an established fantasy and added a twist of reality.
The Grind Show takes a look into a surreal world that tests reality.
Jonathan Prager’s performance is a mixture of spoken anecdotes and original songs with both lyrics and score written by himself and performed with accompaniment from Ben, his ver…
Watch This Improv Troupe have set themselves up for quite a fall after confidently naming their act Nothing To Show.
Given the perpetual debate concerning the over-commercialisation of the Fringe that has been prominent this year, it is with a great sigh of relief that events such as the Malcolm …
Follow Donna Wannabe and Katherine Withakay (yes, really) through the trials, tribulations and transfers of flying to Las Vegas all performed in astonishing tongue-in-cheek oper…
The infectious enthusiasm of this comedy duo is apparent from the off, their chaotic get-in generating a fair few belly-laughs.
A magic show is fundamentally different from most other shows – because the success of the show is based on how much trickery can be covered up from the audience, rather than how…
With 101 Comedy Club seeing different up and coming comedians performing every night in four ten minute sets, it is perhaps unfair to form a complete judgement based on one night a…
What starts out with Shoko Ito charmingly asking the audience if they love someone with Japanese pop songs gently wafting into their ears quickly devolves into a series of dreamsca…
We’ve all had them hairdressers who give you constant patter and banter whilst you’re trapped in their chair, but Giovanni Monica - a professional barber from Wiltshire - decide…
Someone should tell Danny McChrystal that having a blokish demeanour and a regional accent doesn’t make you a comedian.
When Look Back in Anger by John Osborne was first performed it sparked outrage.
It is a great honour for any composer to have their work cherry-picked by fans and turned into a revue.
‘I thought it was a magic show.
Kunt’s on Daytime TV warns that it’s not for the easily offended.
Love is a pyramid scheme, suggests Richard Herring, in an extended fifteen-minute segment of his strongly-themed set, in which he contemplates the devastating consequences of a lov…
Fifty minutes of pure immersion.
Panning for Gold is a performance about love: finding love, losing love, and moving on.
From the start, you know that Tomás Ford isn’t your ordinary late night showman.
When Naomi Grossmans second self-penned show, Carnival Knowledge, premiered in LA, it enjoyed a sell-out, twice-extended run, and the actress was nominated for best solo performa…
Would Like to Meet highlights in its description its daily change of acts which apparently brings ‘fresh appeal’ to the show every day.
The action is set in the Emerald Shitty nightclub somewhere in Australia, hosted by drag queen Patty OFurniture.
It ought to be mentioned from the beginning that Tim’s Turnbull’s Tales of Terror aren’t particularly terrifying, but it soon becomes apparent that actual thrills and chills aren’t…
Ideally Edgar Allan Poe’s works should be read in the dead of night, in an armchair by a crackling fire with the slow tap of wintry branches against the window.
The Fringe is often praised for its glorious variety but there are some things listed in the Fringe guide that exceed the proper constraints of a show.
The I Hate Children Children’s Show is back for another Fringe and this year, they’re meaner than ever.
Graham Whistler’s show from last year’s Fringe returns, again mainly focusing on his cerebral palsy.
Arguments and Nosebleeds is becoming a little nugget of tradition, a one-off poetry performance — now in its third year — that gives a platform to a host of Scottish poets, alo…
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What a joy and a rarity it is to see a cross-generational cast of performers, ranging in age from 28-78, share the stage in dance theatre of this calibre.
‘Do you like bubbles?’ asks Louis Pearl of the audience, which was mainly comprised of families with small children.
Jonny & Joe are couple of young lads with an inventive and interesting series of sketches.
Heres a trade secret for you, readers at home: reviewing comedy is the hardest part of this job.
The improv group Racing Minds want to tell you a story.
The poster tagline to Pinch in Love is ‘However appetising the baby may look, the answer is no to cooking it!’ It’s a sinister slogan that promises a darkly comic play full …
The Unexpected Items come with great credentials: they are the team responsible for the famous ‘Gap Yah’ videos on YouTube and have a poster covered in recent reviews decrying …
Gordon Ramsey Sex Dwarf eaten by badgers.
For those Broadway Baby readers unfamiliar with him, Tommy Sheridan is a Scottish left-wing politician who successfully sued the News of the World for suggesting that he’d taken pa…
Any sketch show that opens with the entire plot of Oliver Twist, in song, in three minutes is going to be good.
The Agitated Acupuncturist Returns To Find It is utterly bizarre.
Audience’s experienced what an acid trip in the middle of the afternoon must feel like with Croydon’s number one electro-comedy duo Eccentronic.
I imagine as a children’s performer you’re probably prepared for a great deal.
Tim Shishodia and Pat Cahill make up The Tim and Pat Show, a comedy double act proving itself to be a real highlight of the Free Fringe.
It’s a beautiful day at the Fringe and I’m sat on the top deck of a red bus in the Meadows.
Stephen K Amos joins the chat show brigade, setting out his sofa in the Teviot Ballroom.
The Awesome Show is a creative project that has been in the making for nine months.
Many will argue that the beauty of Performance Art is that the possibilities are endless.
A Bogan is an Antipodean term for a somewhat uneducated, mullet-wearing, hard-rock loving man.
The show is set entirely to parodies of songs from well-known musicals and classic 80s pop hits.
A sizeable crowd took the brave decision to bring their 6-year-olds to the Gilded Balloon for an hour of bum jokes on Sunday morning.
The End of the World Show is an entertaining whirl through the world’s major religions and their approaches to the eponymous End-Times, written and performed by comedian Mark Spe…
In an increasing trend amongst the big-name comics, this is Jason Byrne’s ‘other show’, and this year involves grabbing four guest celebrities as panellists for the top table, a co…
From what I can gather, this show is set at a wedding reception.
Farting at a funeral could be quite funny.
If there were a prize for shows that do exactly what they say on the tin, this one clearly would be walk off with a rosette.
Knot Theory presents a new piece of writing about the decline of a suburban family in a piece of new writing by Niki Orfanou.
Sarah-Louise Young channels four very different, equally hilarious and rather odd women in this cabaret spectacular.
In their free hour, Steve N Allen and Ria Lina read extracts from Agony Aunt pages and attempt to provide better advice using songs along with suggestions from the audience.
OK, lets get this out of the way; Scott Capurro is a gay man who stands on stage with the mike and goes for the jugular no target is spared and he will be offensive ab…
The perplexingly named One-Eyed Men are the very genial trio of Alex, Sam and Ben.
Yianni, an Australian Greek, describes his show as ‘hyperlogical’.
Calling this show a Cabaret was the first mistake.
Scott Agnew is a really nice guy who has a strong stage presence and has some very good lines.
Sticking with the name that they have made famous over the last 20 years but going for what they described as ‘more casual’ jeans and shirt attire, The Pajama Men’s Improv Sh…
Prince Philip supposedly coined the word ‘dontopedology’ in describing his talent for ‘opening one’s mouth and putting one’s foot in it’, and in this free show at Espio…
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a director’s dream.
A two man show by charismatic performers Aideen Wylde and Tadhg Hickey promises fast paced farce within the context of an 1870’s period setting, interestingly established at the …
It is the mark of truly great theatre when the audience leave the auditorium and cannot stop talking about the play.
Glee and High School Musical meet Dr Seuss.
It is good to be reminded of the fact that history is full of eccentrics, radicals, and pioneers who never appear in the history books - especially when they turn out to be women, …
It’s very difficult to pull off a routine that focuses largely on lengthy rants whilst still retaining an audience’s affection, but Nick Doody manages to pull this feat off wit…
As the Phantom of the Opera music played a cloaked figure appeared, sang along for a few bars before ripping off the cloak to reveal he had a Henry Hoover for a head.
Sketch comedy duo Chris O’Niell and Paul Valenti started last night with a bit of a mountain to climb.
A Day In November is a beautifully controlled and tenderly delivered reflection on the mind’s descent towards death.
From the moment the audience is met at the entrance by the overenthusiastic Mr Alesbottom, it becomes clear that the duo are desperate for us to like them.
“Has anyone been watching the Olympics?” called out story tellers Macastory at the beginning of the show.
Living in Brighton you occasionally hear the Mods mentioned, in particular regarding the fights on Brighton beach with the Rockers.
A show about shows is not the most original idea there has ever been but Dan Nightingale’s ‘what might have been?’ take on performing in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe provid…
When your lineup is three unheard-of comedians, and your venue is the Gilded Balloon’s tiny “Wee Room”, calling your show ‘The Big Comedy Showcase’ is actually a pretty s…
The humour of sketch troupe Sploshy can most realistically be described as lazy.
As you enter the bar you are encouraged to take a drink; do, you’ll need it.
The Three Gaga men wear full body tights to produce a show of circus value that balances between being a little bit freakish and providing unique entertainment.
This summer’s clutch of blockbuster popcorn-bait has been dominated by the four colour heroes of the comic book.
Professor Kaos exclaims truimphantly that he has the ‘most popular show in the Fringe!’ and with good cause.
It’s what a performer does in adversity which really shows their true colours.
Before the acts even take to the stage the atmosphere anticipating Battle Acts! Present is electric.
For Free and Easy it pays to be very early at the Stand, or that wont just be the venue name.
Two of my favourite things are Les Enfants Terribles and Theatre of the Absurd.
I’m not sure if I agree with Eric Gudmunsen’s sentiment that ‘Cheap laughs are better than no laughs’ after his alternative evening of late night comedy at Captain Taylor�…
Two comic actors play numerous different quirky characters, as the quest to read the big, breaking news goes on.
This is Ian Kendalls 18th birthday magic show, having first shared his love of magic with Fringe audiences on the Mound back in 1992.
Jacob Banigan is a Canadian who works with Theater Im Bahnhof and English Lovers in Austria, but on the Park Theatre stage Banigan performed his one man show Game of Death.
The six-strong cast of Luca Silvestrini’s Protein Dance vividly captures the extremes of excitement and loneliness associated with mobile communication and online social media in…
With his bare feet, eternal glass of red wine and implausibly heavy accent, Marcel Lucont is not one to let his French heritage go unacknowledged.
Narrator Avis Sherman (Michael Legge) introduces the plan twelve twisted tales.
Sameena Zehra, the writer and performer of Tea With Terrorists, has led an extraordinary life and has been raised by an extraordinary family but her collection of stories, no matte…
The Factory Theatre presented The Odyssey as part of the London Jam at the Park Theatre.
This week Park Theatre in Finsbury is hosting The London Jam, a festival celebrating improvisation talent.
Christian Reilly has walked upon and calmed the boiling seas of the Royal Mile and resurrected the flogged and lifeless corpse of comedy music.
There’s a familiar traditional-northern-comic style about Kevin Dewsbury as he welcomes the audience to the room above the Meadows Bar, mixed with a bit of laddish banter.
‘I Wish You Love’ traces the intense friendship between Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich through dialogue and their own songs.
As I left Ben Moors new show, Not Everything is Significant, I was accosted by a fellow audience member who noticed my I thought carefully concealed press pass.
A bizarre hybrid of Avid Merrion and Bob Fossil, Mark Davison’s Mr Susan is immature, crude and downright silly.
In the wonderful location of the top deck of a stationary Edinburgh bus, two comedians try to find their feet on the comedy circuit.
The spirit of John Webster has never been better captured than in the rat-jabbing guttersnipe seen in Shakespeare in Love.
This one-woman comedy show takes you to the frustrated post apocalypse world where woman has inherited the Earth.
Mike ‘Dr Blue’ McKeon is a real Blues caricature.
So, another year another thousand student companies bringing I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change to the Fringe.
Some Small Love Story, as the title may suggest, is a short, self-contained and in the end inconsequential story about love and loss, with some songs thrown in for good measure.
Nicely addressing the growing Fringe problem of how to keep an audience entertained during entry to a several-hundred seat mega-venue, Brendon Burns has adopted Dave Eastgate as a …
The old adage ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ is not one that Hannah Ringham subscribes to.
For the first ten minutes of Ben Okri’s the Comic Destiny, I sat there entirely unsure about what was going on.
First, allow me to vent my admiration for this show with mindless superlatives: Fantastic.
How do you solve a problem like Maria? Well take all the glitter and Lamee in the world and youve got a start.
Lewis Schaffer’s show is called Free Until Famous.
The obvious, but often overlooked difficulty with one act plays is their length.
Attending free shows at the Fringe is something of a lottery.
Up there with The Deer Hunter and The Champ, Love Story came from a decade of schmaltzy tearjerkers that kept tissue manufacturers in healthy profits.
You may recognise these two from TV.
Hinge Theatre’s Dorian is a stage adaptation of Will Self’s novel Dorian, itself an adaptation of the Oscar Wilde original, The Picture Of Dorian Gray.
Fans of Would I Lie To You? will need no prompting to visit this ingenious variation on the theme of Spot the Porker, in which four storytellers by turns deliver 10-15 minute solo …
Steve Tooley has 51 minutes to live and only your laughter can save him, or so it states on the flyer for The Plan B Show.
This is improvisation at it’s best.
At the start of this show Billy Watson talks about cocks and pubes and soon moves on to describe a tedious pursuit of pussy, which would presumably not be half as tedious if he eve…
The world-class Ragamala Dance Company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a soul-moving performance of South Indian Classical Bharatanatyam dance.
This was the last of the Dance Base medley of choreographers that I caught and, by far, the most exhilarating.
Fans of Garrison Keillor will know the territory covered by this show, the semi-folksy world of Lutheran Minnesota.
Show 1 of Dance Bases 2006 Fringe performances consists of four separate pieces by Iskandar Dance Company, Karl Jay-Lewin Company, Michael Popper and the Curve Foundation respect…
Jane Bom-Bane’s house/cafe/art gallery is a legendary Brighton hangout for anyone with an interest in the different.
Dance Base presents three different pieces by three very different companies.
They say the art of comedy is timing; it is therefore ironic that in a show about time we aren’t given enough of it to enjoy the jokes.
The key ingredients to any successful comedy show have to be a friendly audience, a boisterous atmosphere and a packed venue, all of which the Showcase Show had.
Ben Target is the best advert for the Free Fringe.
Joseph Moncure Marchs poem, The Wild Party, has been the inspiration for everything from films to plays.
Three for Free is a fun and friendly showcase of new acts, featuring Alex Kealy and Patrick Morris, plus a special guest every day.
Jackson Voorhaar’s set details the things he loves and loathes.
The Soap Kitchen have an act which will be familiar to anyone who’s seen Who’s Line Is It Anyway.
‘I was going to have a cucumber down my pants’ says compere Marc Smethurst, removing a cucumber from his pants, ‘but there’s a reviewer in tonight.
The premise is simple: a group of people meet in a park.
In a tiny venue, with an even smaller audience Off the Cuff was faced with a difficult challenge for their late night improvised comedy act.
Kings Hall has been taken over by Summer Hall and transformed into the Canada Hub over the festival, showcasing a series of Canadian acts exploring the issues surrounding Canada’…
Marking the closing weekend of the Edinburgh Fringe, the legendary Kölsch is bringing his fresh new international party, IPSO, to the capital for one night only.
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It’s the annual two-hour charity variety show filled with bizarre acts and very alternative comedy which includes the presentation of three annual Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards.
Old and new beats meet performance poetry paying tribute to South Africa’s legends.
A parade of comedians have 90 seconds to impress the crowd before facing the wrath of the gong, plus the special guest judges! Imagine Red Faces crossed with a roast, and you’re ne…
JARV is an experiment JARV is a night to remember JARV is a live experience with no barriers JARV is .
“PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD JOIN HANDS, START A LOVE TRAIN” Put on your platforms, dust off the flares and experience the fabulous hits of 60s and 70s in an all singing, all d…
Spend a balmy evening with artists, musos, muses, comedians, pranksters, foodies and funksters … We are inviting you to laugh yr face off, eat yr heart out, dance yr pants off, p…
Rave reviews and SOUL OUT performances of “The Motown Story” Motown Connection are back to present BOOGIE ON DOWN TO SOUL TRAIN 70s/80s Dance Floor Anthems with their 12 Powerhou…
Comedy, circus, storytelling, poetry and stupid science.
The curtain is about to rise on another year of the Prague Fringe Festival which is entering its 23rd year. This year's line-up features about 40 different shows over 6 days
Double Fringe First Winners, Xhloe & Natasha talk to us about the Edinburgh Fringe and what made them want to bring their Fringe First winning shows, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down...
Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024 is now open for declarations of interest and grant application
A coveted Bobby has been presented to five shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
Ginny Hogan and Nick Pupo are two New-Yorkers who will be debuting their solo comedy shows Regression and Addicted at Edinburgh Fringe this year.
We asked Charlotte Anne-Tilley to reflect upon her journey to becoming an actor/writer prior to opening with her show Almost Adult at the Edinburgh Fringe.
We've seen from shows such as Fleabag in 2013 that success at your Edinburgh debut show can lead to worldwide success.
Quebec clowns Rémi Jacques and Jean-Félix Bélanger talk about their art ahead of their show, Brotipo, opeining at the Edinburgh Fringe
Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes’ Her Me Out will be premiering at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August - you may have seen Sikisa on the BBC or Live at The Apollo, or even received legal...
Comedy and Scotland Editor James Macfarlane sits down with magician and mentalist Colin Cloud to discuss his new Edinburgh Fringe show After Dark, adjusting to Zoom life and why he...
theSpaceUK Unveils Spectacular 2023 Programme: Over 360 Exciting Shows Await Theatre Enthusiasts at the Edinburgh Fringe
The sixth pub crawl in our series takes place in Leith.
The fifth in our festival pub crawls traverses the New Town.
Unlike its sister crawl, Old Town North, Old Town South traverses more of the South Side’s bars that lie adjacent to many Fringe venues.
The third of our pub crawls, the Old Town North trail has an extensive list of both core and optional bars to choose from.
The first in our series of Fringe Festival pub crawls 2019 takes us from Morningside to the Meadows.
The second crawl in our festival pub crawls 2019 takes you through Newington.
After a year of excellent shows, picking the winner was harder than ever.
There’s been disco-dancing to Madonna in an old church, vegan based stand up in a room above a pub, incredible acrobatics, hilarious cabaret songs about near-death experiences an...
Today theSpaceUK announces its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Season with over 400 shows and the biggest new-writing programme at the Fringe.
There have been some stellar hits and some definite misses, but with some five star performances just starting their runs it could be that your favourite show of Brighton Fringe 2...
That’s right, we’re already coming towards the halfway point of Brighton Fringe.
From dark comedies, to sci-fi authors, to an uncooked lump of dough, Brighton Fringe certainly offers surprises for everyone as we head into this second weekend.
Welcome to Brighton Fringe 2019! We’re ready to welcome back old favourites, discover new talent and generally have a jolly good time.
Ditch the messy arts and crafts this half-term and entertain your little darlings with the best live family friendly performances Brighton and Hove have to offer instead.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (apart from Brighton Fringe, of course) and there are plenty of delightful performances to entertain you this winter.
The Warren will be relocating for Brighton Fringe 2019 to a brand new venue in the heart of the city
Welcome to our top 5 picks from the third year of Brighton HorrorFest, the spooktacular celebration from Sweet of all things that go bump in the night.
Just like that, we approach the final weekend of Brighton Fringe.
Despite the costs many performers experience putting on a production there are plenty who use the platform provided to them to fundraise or raise awareness for a cause close to the...
May is marvellous.
We're almost mid-way through the Fringe and it seems like there are more shows than ever to pick from.
After the glorious sunshine of the opening weekend, you might be forgiven for thinking that the fun might be over.
Do you always listen out for the screeching sound of the TARDIS? Have you dreamed of captaining the Enterprise to boldly go where no one has gone before? Does other people’s lack...
It’s the bank holiday and you’re ready for the long weekend – but what to do? Read on to discover how to kick-start your weekend with comedy, beer, parties and Julie Andrews.
The Warren once again joined with Brighton Fringe to celebrate the opening of Brighton Fringe 2018 with a fantastic free firework display on Thursday 3rd May.
Know your camembert from your comté? Your seitan from your soy? If you serve your steak on a Himalayan salt block or enjoy covering your chargrilled cauliflower with chermoula the...
Broadway Baby Publisher, Pete Shaw, offers a comprehensive guide to marketing your show at a fringe festival such as Edinburgh with tips on budgets, creating a press release, socia...
Some years ago I wrote an article about the best strategies for getting Broadway Baby to review your show.
As one of the heavy hitters at Brighton Fringe, Sweet Venues have announced they doubling their number of spaces in 2018 with two new venues.
All this week we've got some fantastic offers on your favourite West End shows. Check back daily for the latest offers.
As we celebrate 70 years of Edinburgh Fringe defiance, Fay Roberts suggests that more work is needed to make it truly open access for everyone.
Improv is as big as it’s ever been at the Fringe, with well over a hundred shows for you to choose from.
Writer and actor Milly Thomas is best known in the theatre world for her 2016 play Clickbait and for writing an episode of Clique on BBC Three.
With the second and most exhausting weekend of the Fringe nearly in the rearview mirror, it’s time to have a rest day.
Could virtual reality and interactive media become a staple of the Fringe programme? Housed in Assembly Rooms on George Street, FuturePlay is an artist-led technology festival that...
As the Edinburgh International Festival and its Fringe celebrate their 70th anniversaries, Broadway Baby’s James T.
In a sea of celebrities, we chat to the people who really matter - the people serving us a drink. Today we find out a little more about Ben Howard at the Abattoir Bar.
Over 3,000 separate productions will squeeze themselves into Edinburgh this August and the slightly depressing reality is that most will not achieve their objectives for the fest...
Another stellar year of entertainment at Brighton Fringe has once again made choosing the winner of the coveted Broadway Bobby incredibly difficult.
May Bank Holiday weekend can only mean one thing; Brighton Fringe is almost upon us.
Greenwich Theatre is set to have an unprecedented profile at this year’s Brighton Fringe, with no less than eight productions heading for The Warren either co-produced or support...
Renowned for its comedy, Brighton Fringe is the perfect time to discover brand new talents. Here’s our guide to stand-ups you’d be totally crazy to miss.
Last week saw 10 shows that will be selling out shortly, this week brings 10 shows that might be currently flying under the radar, but not for very much longer.
With Easter on the horizon it’s time to turn attention to Brighton Fringe with a look at some shows that are likely to sell out. Book early – you have been warned.
Are you excited about Brighton Fringe yet? We are! And with 988 Brighton Fringe shows and events now listed on Broadway Baby you've found the right place for the best coverage of t...
Comedy from Jerry Sadowitz, mime from Trygve Wakensha and music from U.
For the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe free shows will return to The Counting House venue on West Nicolson Street, following a one year hiatus with the venue being programmed under a paid s...
Bobby Winner Ten Storey Love Song (adapted by Luke Barnes from the Richard Milward novel) is a play cum techno gig about five wretched tower-block inhabitants who deserve better fr...
Handing out flyers on the street is one of the most famously unpleasant parts of putting on a show at the Fringe.
A delicious Fringe First cocktail at Brookes Bar with the super funny and talented Naomi Petersen! Go see her show I Am Telling You I'm Not Going... and tonight she didn't!
Award-winning theatre company Bucket Club are melding together playful theatre with a live techno score for Fossils, a sceptical quest for the Loch Ness Monster at the Pleasance Do...
The Fringe is the single most exciting date in the student-theatre calendar.
You don’t know this, but somewhere inside you is a comedy genius just waiting to be unleashed - all you need is a hypnotist to help you let it out.
Stop The Train is a new musical from Rick Guard and Phil Rice following the story of commuters plunged into a dangerous situation - and forced to talk to each other.
Attila the Stockbroker began performing poetry in the 1980s, and since then has toured the world.
Love for Sale a theatrical cabaret celebration of the music of Kurt Weill set in 1930s Paris.
Based on it’s performers’ real-life stand-up material, Jailmates is a love story about an unlikely couple who meet on a pen-pal website jailmates.
The festival is a place for the taboo and James Wilson-Taylor has brought the final taboo to Edinburgh… sort of? Ginger is the New Black sets out to rebrand redheads and challeng...
Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The elderly residents of a care home just off the A1 are waiting to die, some of them less quietly than others.
Shruti Chauhan is a poet and performer from Leicester.
Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe.
In 2012, Harry Baker became the youngest ever World Poetry Slam Champion.
Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Tumanishvili Film Actors Theatre has been bringing Georgian theatre to Edinburgh for nearly 20 years, filling theatres and getting critical acclaim for foreign-language theatre...
Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Join Adrian Bradley for the inaugural Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe. How far will some performers go to promote their shows?
Poet Sophia Walker, former BBC Slam champion, is back! But this time she’s on the other side of the clipboard: organising and hosting the competition she once won.
Looking to catch ‘em all while in Edinburgh? Well you’re in luck. The festival is stuffed with PokeStops and Pidgeys. We run down what’s on offer at the main venues.
Experienced industry professionals are offering personal time and advice to fringe performers at a How to Market Your Show event hosted by C venues.
Thinking of getting some leg-over whilst in the Scottish capital? Funny man Patrick Turpin is here with a four-step programme to ensure you get the right release.
Kids in Love made its world premiere at the 2016 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Duncan Paveling makes his feature screenwriting debut with My Feral Heart, a portrait of Luke (Steven Brandon), a man with Down’s syndrome who has been the sole carer for his eld...
Let Megan guide you through the dos and dont's of online dating for Fringe 2016. Broadway Baby has a chat about her show Love Me Tinder..
Kevin Mclean is one of the organizers of Loud Poets, a poetry collective entering its third year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Groomed, a powerful play about child abuse written and performed by Patrick Sandford ex-artistic director of Southampton’s Nuffield Theatre, swept the board at the Brighton Fring...
In the first of three sets of Charlie Gray’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child portraits, joining the previously announced Jamie Parker as Harry Potter are Poppy Miller who will ...
It’s the halfway point for Brighton Fringe and there are still hundreds of shows left to see.
The Sex Workers' Opera rehearses on the third floor of Theatre Delicatessen, a multi-level studio space and gutted workplace that used to serve as an office-complex for The Guardia...
Exploring humanity’s eternal fascination with the skies through the eyes of this playful and dynamic young ensemble, The Girl Who Fell in Love with the Moon is a dark, Tim Burton...
Gentleman Juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb.
Our panel of judges were unanimous in voting Captain Morgan as the winner of the 2015 Broadway Baby Bobby award at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe.
Memories of a Lullaby is a one woman show about Saras' experiences growing up in Venezuela.
Ever wondered who works behind the scenes at Brighton Fringe? We've been talking to sound designer and technician Daniel Stevens to find out what he's been up to this festival.
After months of waiting, Brighton Fringe opened its doors last night with the launches of three major venues.
A key Brighton Fringe venue, The Marlborough is located in one of the oldest public houses in the city.
A well seasoned Brighton-Fringer, Rosie Blackwell-Sutton certianly has her hands full this year producing her own show as well as marketing three interestnig performances.
For this year’s Brighton Fringe, Broadway Baby Editor Beth Troakes has been on the hunt to for the insider information as our performers, venue mangers, programmers, press team...
With close to 300 different comedy shows at the Brighton Fringe, you might find yourself a bit over-whelmed by the choice.
Hundreds of shows, thousands of performers and one unique city.
Broadway Baby has a little chat with sultry songstress Cat Loud, who is bringing Cat Loud's Wayward Girls to Edinburgh '16 alongside The Bluewater.
To celebrate the opening of its biggest ever festival, Brighton Fringe has joined forces with The Warren to kick things off with a bang by laying on its first ever fireworks displa...
The Dukebox Theatre are looking for a plethora of Open Mic Brighton based performers to grace their stage this Brighton Fringe.
Ben Richards will join previously announced Beverley Knight in the international hit musical The Bodyguard when it returns to the West End for a limited six month run in July this ...
Brighton Fringe has officially launched.
Broadway Baby, the largest reviewing publication at the Edinburgh Fringe, has named Henry St Leger as the Editor for this year’s festival.
Comedy from Max and Ivan, music from Cassetteboy and DJ Rubbish, cabaret from Le Gateau Chocolate and world premieres galore are among the many highlights at the 2016 Brighton Frin...
Daniel Evans’ five star production of Show Boat will transfer from Sheffield to the West End in the spring of 2016.
Following a successful run at Brighton Fringe in 2015 and two previous sold-out and critically acclaimed runs at the King's Head Theatre, 5 Guys Chillin' returns this February.
Shona McCarthy has been named as Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, filling the post Kath Mainland will vacate in March.
Brighton Fringe is asking people in Sussex to give the gift of joy this Christmas by helping the Fringe put on its first ever opening night parade.
Christmas is the one time of year you can drag your non-theatre-going friends to the theatre.
If you have never dipped your toe in the Fringe waters as a performer, now is your chance to take part in England’s largest arts festival
Broadway Baby publisher Pete Shaw wraps up his Edinburgh experience via his iPhone photo stream.
In Brite Theatre's production of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Emily Carding stars as Richard but all the world’s a stage and the audience literally players in it - taking on the ...
Richard O'Brien is the author of several plays and four books of poetry.
The Fringe can be a tough place for emerging talent, struggling to be heard over the crowd.
Special guest Pete Shaw, Publisher of Broadway Baby, joins James T Harding and Grace Knight for ice cream and the second episode of Broadway Baby Breakfast.
Every year performers stock up their flat fridges with sustenance for the Fringe, but what happens to their leftovers when August winds up? Comedian Simon Caine has founded the Edi...
The Falcon’s Malteser is the story of private detective Tim Diamond and his younger brother Nick becoming embroiled in a malteser-related mystery.
Brigitte Aphrodite describes herself as a punk pop poet showgirl who was on the 2009 shortlist for the Musical Comedy awards - but she’s almost impossible to categorise.
Knowing Smirk is an improv group from Cheltenham.
European Slam Champion MiKo Berry is a founder of Loud Poets, a spoken-word collective bringing their second show to the Scottish Storytelling Centre this August.
Greenwich Theatre has a long and successful association with the Edinburgh Fringe, but why does a London Theatre have such a keen interest in a festival hundreds of miles away from...
In the first of Broadway Baby's The Poets are Coming series, Ben Norris tells us about his one-man show The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family, a look at fathers and sons thro...
The Nutty Professor and his Amazing Magic Bubble Show promises to amaze adults and kids alike! Broadway Baby finds out more.
Have a thing for iambic pentameter and ghosts of politician's past? Then this might be the show for you! Broadway Baby finds out more.
Comedian David O'Doherty will host a one-off gig tomorrow to pay the temporary theatre license fee for his friend’s site-specific comedy horror show in a six-seater caravan.
Musician, comedian and actor Ben Fairey, known for his acting roles in Channel 4’s Random Acts and M.
If you're taking a show to Brighton Fringe this year you want some free advertising, don't you? Sure you do.
England's largest mixed-arts festival, the Brighton Fringe, has launched its online programme.
Broadway Baby publisher, Pete Shaw, reveals how reviewers pick the shows they're going to see, including the specific way Broadway Baby handles its selection.
Broadway Baby Publisher, Pete Shaw, offers a comprehensive guide to marketing your show at the Brighton Fringe with tips on budgets, creating a press release, social media and bran...