Zach Zimmerman: Started as a Bottom, Now I'm Here

Zach Zimmerman: Started as a Bottom, Now I'm Here

Queer NYC comedian Zach Zimmerman (The Second City, The New Yorker) attacks conservative Christian parents, contemporary gay culture, and hunts for a husband in this provocative an… 

#ChooseLaughs for Help Refugees

#ChooseLaughs for Help Refugees

An interactive night of comedy organised by activist collective Pink Protest to raise money for Help Refugees. 

Daisy Earl and Sukh Ojla

Daisy Earl and Sukh Ojla

An hour of stand-up featuring the talents of multi award-winning comedian Daisy Earl (Chortle Best Newcomer 2016, Scottish Comedian of the Year 2015) and BBC Asian Network comedy s… 

Whispers in the Cosmos

Whispers in the Cosmos

The show isn’t entirely about space, although it takes place in space. 

The West Port Bloodbath

The West Port Bloodbath

Daft Jamie invites you to his genteel house of assignation to witness deplorable acts of prostitution and destitution in Victorian Edinburgh. 

Love Like 90s R'n'B

Love Like 90s R'n'B

A rump-shaking stand-up comedy hour of phat beats, funky rhythms, ukulele and fun. 

Neither: Identity Crisis!

Neither: Identity Crisis!

Being – what is it to be a me. 

Britain, Let's Talk About the Golliwogs

Britain, Let's Talk About the Golliwogs

***** (Scotsman, 2017). 

ComedySportz UK

ComedySportz UK

ComedySportz is the all-ages, all-action, all-improvised competitive comedy show you don’t want to miss! Two teams compete for your laughs with gags, games, sketches and songs in… 

Stand-Up Power Hour

Stand-Up Power Hour

The hottest free ticket in town. A selection of the best acts at the Edinburgh Fringe showcased in this hour of power. 

Flattered

Flattered

Flattered addresses, honestly and frankly, the issue of public harassment towards women. 

Vaudeville and Vice

Vaudeville and Vice

Swoon into the arms of the Roaring 20s with Vaudeville and Vice! Born in America, raised on the road – a classy coterie of dancing, singing circus swingers conjure an early-eveni… 

Accidental Cougar

Accidental Cougar

Sometimes you don’t choose the life, the life chooses you! In the wake of becoming unexpectedly single, and even more unexpectedly turning 50, a fierce and funny feminist finds out… 

Smartphone Rehab

Smartphone Rehab

In this immersive theatre workshop, you and your phone will undertake a series of digital drills to reset your relationship with your device and hack out any digital dependency. 

Ella Jean

Ella Jean

Ella Jean is no stranger to fear. 

Spontaneous Combustion

Spontaneous Combustion

Hold onto your drinks, Paradise Palms’ infamous late-night showcase of provocative performance, queer cabaret, dirty disco beats and future clubbing toasts itself by the Fireside. 

Naomi McDonald: Stardumb

Naomi McDonald: Stardumb

Impressionist Naomi McDonald smashes down the doors to celebs’ dressing rooms, grabs them by the scruff of the neck and body slams them onto the stage. 

Tales from the Fireside

Tales from the Fireside

Edinburgh’s infamous ghosts descend upon The Fireside venue to retell the gruesome stories from the past. 

Huggers (Free Festival)

Huggers (Free Festival)

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… 

Stand Up: Edinburgh

Stand Up: Edinburgh

Did you know that Edinburgh has a thriving comedy scene all year? Well now you do! Join Matt Duwell, as he presents the best of Edinburgh’s comedy heroes and the pick of the scene’…