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Fad diets. Flip phones. MySpace. MSN. Getting pulled out of mainstream education and sent to an Evangelical school in Wales. Juno. Jackass. The Rock wasn’t bald yet. Ditto Britney. In June’s words: “It’s been Twenty Years Since U Been Gone, I Can't Decide if I Hate Everything About You or I Miss You.” If you were a teenage emo trans kid drama queen or just like the vibe of Y2K, this is for you. Show includes 10-minute support act. 'Hilarious and spot on' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Chaos and hilarity' (One4Review.co.uk). 'Oodles of chaotic energy' (Chortle.co.uk).

Celtic languages were spoken across Scotland long before the peak of Celtic power, the kingdom of Alba. But just how Celtic is Scotland? Macbeth was the last truly Celtic King of Scotland and King James IV the last monarch fluent in Gaelic. After Union with England, a new Scot emerged, the North Briton, eager to cast of past Gaelic assertions and align themselves entirely with the new, nation-state of Great Britain. So, are modern-day Scots more Albannach or Sasannach? 'Not just a show, but an experience that leaves you both entertained and enlightened’ (Scotsman).

Did Neville Chamberlain indisputably fail to keep the peace? Or was he simply the right man, at the wrong time? Experience the final hour leading up to his radio announcement declaring war with Germany – interspersed with music from the period. 'It’s thoroughly entertaining theatre, of the calibre that is to be expected from Searchlight' **** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'David Robinson in the title role was absolutely phenomenal' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Historical drama as it ought to be done' **** (FringeGuru.com). 'Strong performances from the entire cast' **** (ThreeWeeks). A must see and relevant for today.

One-woman band Case Watson offers a warm Welcome to the End of the World in this award-winning multimedia show. With a voice that could halt a thousand ships, she weaves original songs, projections and storytelling into a practical yet uplifting vision of our future. Come watch her loop acrobatic vocals, share actionable lessons in community building, and plant seeds of hope as one can only do when the world is ending.

Stevie’s finally landed her big break, but her jealous boyfriend isn’t thrilled about her performing sex scenes on stage. In an effort to ease tensions, she arranges a meeting between him, her co-star, and her intensely uninhibited intimacy coordinator. What begins as reassurance quickly spirals as boundaries blur, egos clash, and personal and professional lines tangle. As tensions rise, Stevie is forced to ask: what would she sacrifice for true intimacy?

All through the night, lonely souls call the hotlines at the Troika Communication Tower looking for something. Whether it’s sex, God’s guidance or a song for the drive home, the voice on the other end is there to provide – but as the night shift wears on, the roles she plays on the air begin to blur and the magic of the switchboard begins to unravel.

Camilla has a theory that who you played in your school Nativity shaped who you grew up to be. She played Mary, so, surely she should be a CEO by now? Not quite... Mother of God, but she was also just a girl. What if she wanted to listen to Lorde instead of give birth to one? Millennial angst meets a new form in Be Not Afraid! Part school play, part diary entry, it invites audiences to help Camilla grow up and face reality. Featuring high levels of audience interaction, silliness and unmet potential!

It's karaoke night at Sting's house! But he's drunk and won't let anyone else have the mic! An obstinate, grouchy, and mic-hogging Sting wants all the attention for himself, singing classic song after classic song, occasionally forgetting the words and making up new ones. 'Roxanne', 'Every Breath You Take', 'If I Ever Lose My Faith' and many more get the lunatic treatment they've been needing all these years. And the crowd is invited to 'Sting Along'... as long as they don't want to hold the mic or anything crazy like that!

A fast, 30-minute blast of improvised stand-up where absolutely nothing is scripted and everything is fair game. Brendon Lemon builds the whole show out of the audience in real time, riffing with strangers, inventing characters and turning tiny details from people’s lives into big, ridiculous payoffs. Expect sharp crowd work, playful roasting without the cruelty and the sense that everyone in the room is co-writing the night together. No two performances are the same, and when it’s over, the show disappears forever... except for the inside jokes you’ll keep quoting later.

For the first time in the Edinburgh Fringe, Aki Remally debuts this unique show celebrating Donny Hathaway! Donny had a short yet prolific career, packed to the brim with some the most beautiful music written. Aki Remally pays tribute to him with a band of excellent musicians over two sets. The music of Donny is like therapy for the soul... Come let yours be soothed!

I posted a video every day for a year. It didn’t go the way I thought it would.

Dinosaurs begins when Claire comes home to an unexpected guest: a real-life dinosaur rummaging through her apartment. After retracing her steps, she concludes the dinosaur is a strange manifestation of unresolved trauma she carries after being sexually assaulted as a teenager. Claire then determines the only way to send the dinosaur back in time is to find closure. For fear that the very fabric of time and space could collapse at any moment, her quick solution is to confront her abuser, and somehow, what she discovers in the process is even more unexpected than a spontaneously appearing dinosaur.

A a man steeped in UK comedy. From having first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1980 he quickly graduated to writing for such comedy series as Spitting Image, Alas Smith and Jones and The Lenny Henry Show before writing in performing in four series of Absolutely and launching his own late night chat show. Ever since, Jack has been a staple on screen with Scot Squad and more recently The Chief as well as performing his own live shows. He is also co-founder of Absolutely Productions.

The host of Dropout's Um, Actually comes to the Fringe for the first time. Ify Nwadiwe is a stand-up, actor (Workaholics, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Adam Ruins Everything), does improv (The Big Team at UCB), plays tabletop RPGs on the internet (Dimension 20, Critical Role), writes for TV (Twisted Metal, Grand Crew, Tigtone), and writes for video games (Apex Legends and Borderlands 4). Now he's bringing his latest stand-up hour to Edinburgh!

Keaomelemele is a breath-taking stage production by Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i that brings Hawaiian mythology to life through music, dance and chant. Adapted from Moses Manu's 19th-century epic, the story follows supernatural gods on a journey of love, loss and transformation. Audiences will experience a rich tapestry of Hawaiian language and poetic imagery as our heroine discovers that the source of her power and identity lies in traditional Hawaiian practices.

No lies. No clothes. No bullshit. One of only a handful of shows you’ll see this summer featuring both full frontal non-erotic nudity AND Flat Earth conspiracy theory themed poetry, come (not like that) and watch as Scott Manley Hadley reads from their co-authored book, Because Earth Is Flat: A Flat Earth Poetry Collection. Scott Manley Hadley has been highly commended in the Forward Prizes for Poetry. (Not for this.)

A moving reimagining of Corrie Ten Boom's biographical tale of forgiveness and reconciliation in the shadows of WWII. Her family bravely hide Jews in their small clock shop and the consequences are dark and devastating. The production looks not only at the story from Corrie's viewpoint, but from a German army officer's as well. How do they both regard their families, their faith, the Jewish people and the occupation of Holland? They begin in different worlds, but eventually come face to face with each other. Wonderfully inspiring and still very relevant for today. Must see.

A patchwork of comedy, sketches, poetry and whatever else happens – throw enough mud at the wall somethings gotta stick! Right That's It (I've Had Enough) tumbles through everyday characters and everyday experiences. The feelings, thoughts and fears of life. Fleeting conversations, the absurdness in the monotony, its all about them little things. A celebration of collaboration, different every time it's performed, the audience the heart of it all – I'm looking at you! Right That’s It, I've Had Enough. What I've had enough of I'm not sure...

If home is lost, destroyed and you have nothing left, and no one to turn to, what do you do? This show is about finding home. Using cutting edge projection, live video feed, original immersive media and unbridled, athletic enthusiasm, you will witness a wild odyssey toward a crazy version of home and belonging. From the state of Louisiana in the deep south of the United States, LSU Theatre world premiere’s their ninth new devised piece to the Fringe. Founding member of Diavolo, Nick Erickson, directs the company using dance, acrobatics and innovation to tell this timeless story.

High-energy Owarai comedy experience direct from Japan! Get ready for non-stop laughter as three of Japan's wildest and most outrageous comedians take the stage together! Featuring: Tonikaku (BGT 2023 finalist, famous for his naked pose and the iconic line: 'Don’t worry, I’m wearing!'), Gassy (BGT 2023 semi-finalist, Golden Buzzer winner on Croatia’s Got Talent with his fart-powered act), and Wes-P (Golden Buzzer winner on France’s Got Talent, with over 20 million social media followers for his wild physical comedy). Winners of the Ocean of Laughter Award at the Busan Comedy Festival.

Exhausted at the end of a late shift, Nneka, a junior doctor, is suddenly forced to navigate a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) conversation with a relative she has never met – about a patient she does not know – under immense time pressure. Set entirely within this single encounter, the play explores the emotional dissonance, absurdity and humour of end-of-life decision-making in a system stretched to its breaking point.

The show is called Happy and it is a one-man show about an actor (Dylan J Murphy) auditioning for the role of Happy Loman in an upcoming production of Death of a Salesman. After the audition goes poorly, he attempts to convince the casting director (the audience) that he's right for the part. Connecting personal stories and relationships with Miller's tragic characters, Dylan forces the audience to question whether he's right for the role, whether it really matters and whether or not he can truly be... happy.

Dad, White and Blue is a one man show in which comedian Ben Herwitz discusses becoming a father, not once but twice within the last two years, starting a new family, joining a new family (his in-laws) and learning more about his own.

Dr Jimmy has one aim: to discover the ultimate Theory of Everything (or become the first gay man to win a Nobel Prize in Physics). Why are waves gay? Particles straight? And quantum mechanics the ultimate textbook guide to being bisexual? Why are quarks queer? Tops difficult to observe? And bottoms are literally EVERYWHERE!! Dr Jimmy collides hardcore physics with hardcore queerness (and existential dread) as he scales the peak of all knowledge. So, join Dr Jimmy at the frontier of physics and stand naked (maybe even literally?!) before the universe.

Jon Gibbons (twice-nominated, BBC New Comedy Award) is venturing out solo. Fresh off his regrettably named 2025 split bill show Some Young Boys, a silly show in which a reviewer stated 'Jon really can cause an absolute ruckus' (EdFringeReview.com). A show about growing up as a member of Generation Z and why they're the worst – an idea that everyone can get on board with, as well as growing up as a man of God and what the hell that does to you.

Dye, Weave, Pleat. An innovative collaboration of three textile traditions in Scotland; natural dyeing, hand weaving and hand stitched kiltmaking, each one an endangered craft practice. Cavan Jayne (Cavan Jayne McPherson, colourist, Glasgow), VEVAR (Chantal Allen and Christopher McEvoy, hand weavers, Glasgow) and Acme Atelier (Andrea Chappell, bespoke kiltmaker, Forres). In this talk each maker will take you through their individual practice and the process of combining their crafts together, blending their heritage skills to create contemporary kilts. Hear about what worked, what didn't and what's next.

A King defends their crown against all comers. A shop keeper fights the scourge of battery theft within his store. A man carefully traps and nurses the homeless back to health. Join us in the surreal world of Golden Beryl for fragmented monologues, absurd character studies and off-kilter narratives in the beautifully iconic Pianodrome Amphitheatre, Bruntsfield. An hour of classic tales from the Golden Beryl archives performed with a full cast and live music and foley. As heard on the BBC and your podcast application of choice. Think the League of Gentlemen, The Goons, Mr Show.

Lesbians, vampires and... communists? When love and desire are made monstrous, what beautiful monsters lovers make. Carmilla retells the lesser-known Gothic classic with a mid-century McCarthy twist. At the height of the Lavender Scare, Laura faces scrutiny over her entanglement one summer six years ago with an allegedly perverse and dangerous woman: Carmilla. What was once a cautionary tale, detailing the dangers of female sexuality, is reimagined as a queer love story. Charismatic, introspective and seductive – this show is a must-see.

Hello! I won't sugar coat it in the blurb. I'm just a 35-year-old gay man, who was told there was something special about him as a kid, standing in front of an audience asking them to take a good hard look at me! The New Zealand superstar stand-up (Taskmaster New Zealand, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee) returns to the Fringe! 'By the time the show ends, you'll have sore sides from laughing' (NZ Herald). 'Chris Parker is the real deal, a brilliant comedian who will leave you scream-laughing' ***** (Time Out).

Jacqueline Margaret Kay is a Scottish poet, playwright, and novelist, known for her works Other Lovers, Trumpet and Red Dust Road.

Raymond Mearns has over thirty years working at the comedy coal face developing a devout following for his rambunctious rants and hysterical routines. With appearances on Limmy’s Show, Rab C Nesbitt and Ken Loach’s Ae Fond Kiss, he has a lot to say and boy, are you going to hear it.

The year is 2009. The location is, physically, Slough, Berkshire and, spiritually, Forks, Washington. An 11-year-old Chloe Jacobs has written a 30,000-word self-insert erotic Twilight fanfiction. 17 years later, she's ready to share it on stage... This show asks the important questions: what does it mean to be a superfan? What compels us to write? And... Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca? 'Charmingly self-deprecating and wonderfully self-assured' (Cherwell.org). 'Effortlessly funny... had the audience doubled over with laughter' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'I need to hear the rest of this fanfiction!' (Ahir Shah).

Discover Adam Smith as you’ve never seen him before. This captivating documentary immerses you in the life, mind and influence of the man who reshaped economics and defined the Scottish Enlightenment. The journey continues with a guided tour of Panmure House, Smith’s final residence and the setting where he completed key works. Guests move through restored rooms filled with stories of breakthroughs, lively debates and transformative ideas. An inspiring experience that brings history to life and offers an intimate glimpse into a true global thinker.

In this one-woman show, Sarah Dealy reveals something so personal, so vulnerable that you, Great Britain, and the world will never be the same. But she does need to go over a few things with the audience first to make sure that you aren’t going to judge her for anything she reveals. A searing personal story with twists and turns. Unflinching and raw... if she can get to it...

Visit the heartfelt stories of a vibrant Italian American home from childhood hijinks to haunting moments of pain. A granddaughter pieces together her grandma's youth to solve a family mystery and reaches a deeper understanding of her own journey, uncovering a legacy of silent trauma. It’s a celebration of storytelling. All stories hold power. Shared stories unite us through time – to laugh, to cry, to remember, to heal. Our stories can illuminate our darkest shadows and free us from generations of shameful silence. Brazen resistance starts by simply whispering: 'Once upon a time...'

Award-winning comedian and poet Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin turns his eye towards the state of the nation, everything changing too quickly and the rumours that his dad's a dog – he's not a dog, stop saying he is. Join the co-founder and host of cult nights Everything Is F*cked and Poetry and Comedy for Palestine, as he tries to make sense of the world around him, and life as he knows it, being destroyed. Is it for the best? Only time will tell! But probably not. 'Riveting, hilarious... addictive' ***** (EdFringeReview.com).

Featuring Vladimir McTavish and friends. An hour-long afternoon showcase featuring the finest stand-ups from north of the border, headed up by McTavish, a three-time Scottish Comedy Award winner and 'one of the finest acts on the Scottish circuit' (Guardian). Top-class guests on a daily changing line-up featuring the cream of the country's talent. Guaranteed non-stop laughter. Total sell out every Edinburgh Fringe since 2022, and at Adelaide Fringe 2025. A perfect start to the evening in Edinburgh for locals and tourists. World-class comedy made in Scotland. 'Superb' (Scotsman).

In this queer-coded modern-day witch hunt, Eve, a woman working on the fringe of the mental health system, works a strange job that blurs the line between hired advocate and spy. Eve prides herself on professionalism, but Meda, her alluringly witchy, enigmatic new client, challenges her entire sense of truth and perception. On a sexy rollercoaster of ethical gray areas and spiritual awakening, Eve finds herself in the fight of her life, questioning the concept of loyalty and who gets to judge and ultimately shape reality, all in the midst of deep deception.

After finding out how much money right-wing grifters like Andrew Tate and Russel Brand are making from angry teenage boys, Andre has found his calling. Men's empowerment. Andre has spotted a gap in the market. He wants to prove you can be woke *and* have sex with piles of women. After a spiritual quest to fix the orgasm gap singlehandedly, Andre is drained. Physically drained, emotionally drained and sexually drained. In Andre's Guide to Women, he recruits men to help with his sexual odyssey. In exchange, he will teach them how to be better lovers.

Ever wondered what would happen if strippers ran their own club? If they got rid of exploitative bosses and gross customers? If they organised a worker-led, queer, left-wing, woke, socialist strip club? From the creators of hit Fringe show Ask A Stripper and new show Strippers Advice Bureau, Stacey Clare returns to Edinburgh with a motley crew of unionised sex workers who've taken matters into their own manicures by starting a worker-led residency, every Friday night of Fringe at the Keller Taproom – with performances from the most shadow-banned people on the internet... strippers. Don't miss out, babes!

Join us for two hours of relaxed life drawing within one of the most stunning venues in town. We'll bring beguiling models for your drawing delight, beautiful live piano music and lots of materials to buy and borrow. No need to know a pencil from a pen! Reconfigure is a warm spirited, all abilities life drawing group established 2016 in Edinburgh. The Pianodrome is a venue and a giant sculptural musical instrument. Crafted entirely from discarded pianos: it is an intimate, cocooning amphitheatre of 100 seats, with five playable pianos embedded into its very structure.

Economists promised AI would boost productivity, raise wages and create better jobs. So why are the numbers flat and wellbeing shaky? Dr Elena Papagiannaki (Edinburgh Napier University) cuts through hype, asks who benefits and investigates whether today’s job losses are truly AI-caused, or conveniently AI-washed. Trained by an Edinburgh man-midwife (1786), Highland midwife Mrs Cowper recorded 4000 births and no maternal deaths. Nicola Ring and Ness McHugh (Edinburgh Napier University) ask why the 100s of women Edinburgh’s world-leading men-midwives trained are historically invisible and dismissed as incompetent crones.

Richard Stott (Comedy Central Live, ITV2 Stand Up Sketch Show) amongst other things talks about his affinity with his favourite genre of footballer. A show about the big issues of the day such as masculinity, disability and the fact that Sabrina Carpenter looks like a scouser. **** (Skinny), **** (ThreeWeeks), **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). UK Pun Championship Finalist 2026. Guardian Top 10 Jokes Of The Fringe 2023. Come see why he's known on the circuit as absolutely unplayable on his day.

After a severed foot is found in one of the tombola prizes, Lydia is determined not to let it ruin the village fete. But as the revelations get more bizarre, and Lydia attempts to work out "whodunnit", it appears there might be a more horrific truth to the village than anyone realised. A camp and comedic interactive murder mystery inspired by the worlds of cosy crime and cosmic horror, performed by vibrant storyteller Daniel McVey. Prepare to be intrigued, entertained and leave questioning the wild world we live in.

The St Anne's County Debutante Class of 2000 has been struck with a plague of lice – maybe because God hates them, maybe because of what happened last summer to Emma. They decide to revive the ancient ritual of sin-eating to cleanse them of their misdeeds before their presentation to society. Instead they uncover secrets about each other and themselves that will rock the foundation of their friendships forever. This dark comedy explores guilt, grief and girlhood in the vicious world of country club debutantes.

Are you adverse to a verse? Do you find odes odious? This show is the antidote to anyone who thinks poetry is the highfalutin domain of sonnet wheedling PhDs. Sam Steele is closer to Dr Suess than a Doctor of Philosophy. Come and find out: If a Toucan Who can Can-can, can Can-can With a Crow, and hear about Sam Mourning in Moorning, with Noon at Twilight. Can't do DIY? Hate IT? So does Sam – he'll tell you why and you won't even care it rhymes.

Jokemon Red and Blue returns! Elliot Wengler presents his comedic and chaotic history of the monster-hunting franchise with a joke for every Pokémon! Family-friendly stand-up suitable no matter your knowledge of Pokémon! Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, having taken the smash-hit show around the UK, USA and Australia, the Malcolm Hardee Comic Originality Award-nominated 2024 show returns. Will we finally catch 'em all and become Jokémon masters? Full of puns, clowning and chaos, this is not to be missed. 'Likeable performer, nice ideas!' (BroadwayBaby.com). Truly funny stories. Fun for all ages (12+ advised).

The mastermind. The conman. The inside guy. We're assembling a team. We're doing a heist. Are you in? From magician and storyteller Chris Cook comes a show full of comedy and misdirection about audacious cons and daring thefts. From the creators of the smash hit FAKE. 'Thrilling' ***** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'The show to see' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). 'Remarkable' ***** (The Student). 'Cook is just as masterful a storyteller as he is an illusionist... a delightful ambassador for his art' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Cook makes us laugh and makes us think, and makes us wonder, too' (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).

Board games meet brainpower! Fast-paced, interactive comedy where the audience is split into teams and only one can win. Everyone leaves smarter, smugger and significantly more competitive. Flip the tabletops on everything you thought you knew about board games, party games and playtime as award-winning comedian Juliette guides rival teams through familiar favourites, retro classics and unexpected new games you didn't know you needed. Chaotic competition combined with a comedian who takes winning far too seriously. A gameshow where boredom doesn't stand a chance. 'A huge nerd; a safe space.' ***** (StarburstMagazine.com). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com)

Will just got his first car at 33. There's nowhere to park it. When a private spot opens up on his Jersey City block, five neighbours make a silent calculation: whoever gets it gets the life they've been putting off. What follows is sabotage, catfishing and a traffic cone with the moral authority of the Geneva Convention. This sharp, warm musical comedy is about the gap between the life we're building and the one already in front of us... Set to an original score and staged on six feet of contested asphalt.

Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells return, with their quest to uncover how the economy wins elections and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated! Armed with brown bags, an old board game and a pinch of magic, they calculate how their lives have been shaped by the economies they grew up in. Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre (Fringe First winning creators of LABELS and FANBOY), It’s the Economy, Stupid! returns to Edinburgh after sold-out tours in 2024-25.

Step into the not-so-glittery world of Princess Sparkles, a professional princess-for-hire who’s very available, a teeny bit unstable and just that little bit too much. Appearing at five-year-old's birthday parties somewhere near you, she’s flustered, running late and it seems more than just her costume is coming apart at the seams. Lily Maryon’s debut show is an unhinged hour of character comedy with a theatrical twist, casting the audience in the role of the children as Sparkles fights to keep the party and herself together.

He's here to help! Exploring friendship, bullying and the concept of the clothing chair. Jake tells the story of trying to save a stray cat in an alley, and everything that came after (trauma, blood, tears, etc) all while he attempts to help some of you with your day-to-day problems in real time. Immediately inviting you into the living room of an internal monologue, Like a Good Neighbor is a warm, welcoming and hilariously self-conscious show about just that: being a good neighbour. Written and performed by Jake Alexander, and directed by Hayley Moir.

I'm a punk rocker and proud of it. Look, I don't wear the "clothes", I don't live on cheap amphetamine sulphate, I'm not an anarchist, I'm not in a 4-piece band that plays four to the floor three-minute protest songs, but I'm punk in spirit and have been since I was 13 years old. I don't think there's any of us still left. I'll tell you why in 60 minutes. ‘A magnificent display of what I can only describe as shouty sweary comedy genius’ **** (Scotsman).

Eat Pray Cult is a stand-up comedy about getting divorced and joining a cult. Well, almost a cult. It’s a seasonal, off-grid, techo-futurist protopia and decentralized intentional community. If it were a cult, my parents would know what to tell their friends. The show is about what makes people stay and why they leave, what society gets right, and how your own personal apocalypse is whenever you want it to be. It’s about hitting rock bottom and pitching a tent. And of course, it’s about the friends you meet along the way.

Buzzers at the ready: join us for a head-to-head improv comedy showdown, pitting the legendary Oxford Imps against hilarious special guest teams from across the UK and beyond! Expect puns at pace, snappy scenes and buckets of friendly competition. Bring your question-setting heads and take your seat at the wildest, wackiest quiz in town! (And, please, whatever you do, don't tell the BBC...)

This performance introduces the exquisite music of the traditional performing arts of noh and kabuki, part of Japan’s intangible cultural heritage and still regularly performed today. Led by performer and drummer Tanaka Denjiro VII, from the famous Japanese musical dynasty, the musicians of the Kabuki Theatre offer a fascinating presentation of their instruments – performing highlights of classic compositions in a session designed to bring the diverse and multifaceted quality of Japanese culture to Edinburgh audiences.

On stage and screen, the Rat Pack defined mid-20th-century celebrity, embodying a glittering era of effortless charm, style and glamour. Their Las Vegas nightclub playground set the scene for songs now hailed as timeless classics, including Come Fly with Me, Sway, New York, New York and My Way. Join us for a joyful, light-hearted yet superbly accomplished celebration of their enduring legacy: Iain Ewing (vocals), Colin Steele (trumpet), Campbell Normand (piano), Ed Kelly (bass) and Jim Drummond (drums). Expect sparkling arrangements, witty storytelling and irresistible swing capturing the spirit of a golden era.

The true story of John Mullholland: a magician recruited into the CIA in 1953. Stuart Lightbody shares unbelievable sleight of hand and a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where you might find yourself asking... who is trying to catch who? 'Cohesive and highly entertaining... A masterpiece' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com, 2024). Winner: Fringe World Magic and Illusion Award (2026), Adelaide Fringe Best Magic Award (2024 and 2025), Fringe World Theatre Award (2018), Spirit of the Fringe National Arts Festival (2019), Creative Award Prague Fringe (2014).

Condemned in history as a brutal queen unfit to rule, 'Bloody' Queen Mary converses both with her own historical legacy and the archbishop she has condemned to burn at the stake in this defiant, feminist play. Mary, a queen vilified in history, a delusional madwoman. Cranmer, a historical martyr. History tells us so. But what of the woman behind the bloody reputation? What of the man behind the martyr? BURN gives a voice to the first woman to dare to hold royal power in England – and questions how villains are made and how we write women into history.

Dr Lorena Fernández-Martínez (University of Glasgow) is getting her hands dirty hunting for new drugs to tackle antibiotic resistance. Could future medicines be hiding in the soil in your garden? Professor Chris Cummins (The University of Edinburgh) asks whether linguistics can do anything to benefit the critically ill. Or indeed anybody.

Becky is many things: a nurse, divorced, queer, ADHD-er, vegan, bleeding heart liberal and perpetually baffled. She’s never seen an episode of Love Island, but she has shooed away her patients’ hallucinated spiders. Come with her on a journey to see how many boxes she, (and you?!), can tick and whether any of them matter. Her affair with comedy has lasted longer than both her marriage and her nursing career: and this is her first solo show! ‘Her material content is wide, varied and most importantly funny... a good future ahead of her’ (One4Review.co.uk).

Paris. Panama City. Pontefract. Pyongyang. He’s been about a bit. But now he’s back on the family patch; it’s like he never went away. Join Wakefield’s infamous hardman Paul Sykes on a journey about survival, self-discovery and being a big fish in a big pond (Wakefield is the 11th largest city in Britain, when you consider wider districts). You might laugh, you might cry, you will learn how to punch someone in the f***ing earhole. As seen on BBC Three. BBC New Comedy Awards 2025. 'Raucous and genuinely hilarious' (EdFringeReview.com).

Join Michelle McManus and Anna Welander for an extravaganza celebrating the best genre of music. Do you know your D:Ream from your M People? Can you tell your Billie Eilish from your Billie Piper? We will take you through the history of POP, via quizzes, audience participation, singalongs and more! Featuring live performances from everyone’s favourite Pop Diva – Michelle McManus. A surprise special guest to boot! This is a show to blow off the cobwebs and fill you full of pure joy. Confetti Cannons at the ready!

They say it's the greatest stand-up comedy show ever performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Not one of the greatest – THE greatest. A flawless, era-defining hour that reimagines what live comedy can be. The only problem is: no one has seen it.

Comedy in the wild. A fast-moving collection of work-in-progress sets where comedians bravely road test brand-new jokes, questionable ideas and material that may or may not make the cut. Expect big laughs, naughty stories, spontaneous moments and the thrill of seeing comedy take shape in real time. With a rotating line-up, every show is different and you never quite know what you're going to get – except funny people taking creative risks in a stunning venue. Come be part of the mess and let's WIP things up!

A nose. With a dream: to be adored! To be a West End star! To be the hottest girl in the world! But attention is fickle and the crowd is already turning away... Nose Job is a wild comedic ride about beauty, disgust, what we choose to look at and how our gaze shapes our reality. A reimagining of Gogol’s The Nose for easily distracted times. Look. Don’t look. Come. Don’t come. What difference will it make?

Stacie Burrows was blissfully growing up rich in 1980s Houston, Texas, only to find out it wasn't real. The phone rang constantly. Why wouldn't her parents answer? She adores her father, though he made every financial blunder under the sun. She swore to never live like that. And yet, she's deep in debt, raising her own family in Los Angeles where wealth is on display. Instead of keeping up with the Joneses, she's just trying to keep up with herself, remaining true to the roots that matter. Burrows goes from well-to-do to well-to-don't in this solo music show.

Fresh off a 40-date UK tour of his show CODA, multi award-winning Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw is back at the Fringe with a brand-new show at the same venue he's done at the Fringe the past five years. 'One of the best comedians in the country' (John Bishop). 'A hilarious natural funny storyteller' (Frankie Boyle).

Viral sensation Will Sebag-Montefiore has turned his screen time in to a comedy show with music. This is an antidote to the manosphere attempting to take down the worst people on the internet whilst asking the question: Do I need a hair transplant? You may recognise Will from his millions of views online, BBC Radio 4, The Trawl, Lee Mack's Not Going Out or several pages of the Epstein files (his name is – technically speaking – in there). See the show to find out why.

Bite Me Comedy is a show where up-and-coming comedians take a bite out of a topic to win best performance of the night. Co-hosts Bianca Boorer and Francesca Rainey will set a tantalising topic for the comedians to chew into. Who has the funniest take on the Brooklyn Beckham saga? What's your worst crush? What's your take on the manosphere?

Springboard '26 is a curated programme of theatre, dance and physical theatre produced by PASS (Edinburgh College). Following on from our successful programme at last year's Fringe, we will be bringing another mixed bill of original work from emerging artists and recent graduates to PASS Theatre this August. We're thrilled to welcome back students from York St John University, who will be performing a varied selection of short-form pieces as part of the programme.

Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (3x Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe) hosts this show for history fans, its sixth year at the Fringe. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based "on this day" in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Edinburgh people and events. Recorded for the It Just So Happened history podcast. Up-to-date details on the podcast website www.itjustsohappened.co.uk and @ItJustSo1 on Twitter and BlueSky. ‘A fascinating and funny history podcast’ ***½ (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). ’A quirky history podcast with a friendly splash of humour’ ***½ (TheReviewsHub.com).

An avid fan of Miles Davis, Steele is the master when it comes to paying homage to musical legends. The quintessential 50s New York jazz club experience, selling out every night last year, and named as Ian Rankin’s gig of the year 2025. Timeless classics played with freshness and passion. 'The most utterly sublime jazz I’ve heard in a long time... A scintillating, pulsating ninety minutes of superlative playing from one of Scotland’s finest jazz ensemble' (FringeReview.co.uk). Featuring Konrad Wiszniewski/Martin Kershaw (saxophone), Dave Milligan (piano), Kenny Ellis (bass) and Max Popp (drums).

She didn’t join a cult. She helped build it. And then realised she couldn't get out. When a young New York actress meets an American Guru and follows him to the desert, promises of enlightenment quickly descend into a web of sex, death and madness. After 17 years inside a global spiritual organisation, managing the chaos, she finally leaves. Sharp, unsettling and darkly funny, The Kingmaker examines charisma, complicity and the strange seduction of certainty. Based on a true story. Created by ‘Mouse’. Directed by Ben Target (LORENZO). Produced by The Project People. Work in progress.

Join comedian Sadia Azmat for an hour of unapologetic rape jokes (BBC Sounds presenter, author of Sex Bomb, ITV's Good Morning Britain). Rape is considered a dirty word, so Sadia's come up with a new word: Rapism. An original show that takes a look at the current system where sexual violence rates are 83%, with only 1 in 6 victims of sexual assault coming forward. With Sadia taking you on her personal rollercoaster of a journey, this is an unmissable hour of comedy. 'Honest, much needed' (Frank Skinner).

Best known for the acclaimed Two Doors Down, Jonathan is a stalwart of Scottish television comedy including Naked Video, Rab C Nesbitt, City Lights, Bob Servant: Independent, and the football comedy Only an Excuse?

From a flat sheet of cells in the womb to mini-brains in lab incubators, Dr Rana Fetit (The University of Edinburgh) unpacks brain development using stem cells and organoids. The future is created through childbirth. Dr Rosie Townsend (The University of Edinburgh) races through time to learn how bravery in birth got us here, and how new technology will shape safer births in the future. Part of the Edinburgh Medical School’s 300th Anniversary.

Freya Mallard presents Come Get Me World! I’m Wide Open!, a hilarious and heartfelt show about the vulnerability and counterintuitive nature of being happy. A silly dive into reckless optimism, an unpacking on why you cry every year on your birthday and if all goes well probably the answer to the meaning of life.

Inspired by online forums where people air their dirty laundry and seek vindication (or judgment) for their actions, The Clemson Players have created a comic romp through four true stories ripped from the internet. Are these characters guilty of being a**holes? Set up in a game show format, these characters go head-to-head in competition; each show is different as the audience decides winners and losers. Bee stings, mixtapes, exiled exes and a catheter bag (yes, you read that correctly), make for a rousing episode of Jerk or Justified.

Professor Zack Moir (Edinburgh Napier University) asks whether universities deliver the bright futures they promise. Through arts education, he explores how students are encouraged to imagine change, yet often trained to fit broken systems. How might higher education nurture justice, collaboration and better futures instead? Alcohol-free nightlife is an oxymoron to many. But why do we rely on alcohol as a social lubricant? Beth Meadows (Glasgow Caledonian University) asks why are some groups (e.g. LGBTQIA+ communities) at greater risk of alcohol related harms, and what could an alcohol-free nightlife culture mean?

Mary’s life is falling apart, she’s just found out that her boyfriend (that she lives with and financially supports) has cheated on her right before her 30th birthday. Now faced with the consequences of her terrible taste in men, she has to reflect on what "having it all" really means. But before she heals properly she needs to become hotter than ever so she can "win" the break up. A show about love, revenge, forgiveness, and what you do when you hit rock bottom.

Whitburn Band teams up with the inventive duo Wallace & Gromit for a special, live music showing of The Wrong Trousers. As Wallace builds a wacky brass-powered contraption, Gromit and the band must keep the show on track – blending brilliant brass, British humour and a dash of Wensleydale charm.

Smoke, laughter and a little chaos. Join us for our Edinburgh Fringe debut: an Ardbeg whisky tasting paired with a live comedy show. Taste a selection of bold, peaty Ardbeg drams while enjoying stand-up from a different guest comedian at every performance. Each night blends whisky knowledge, ridiculous stories and proper belly laughs in a relaxed, sociable setting. Whether you're a whisky enthusiast, comedy lover or just curious, this is a show built for good company and great flavour. Expect smoky pours, sharp jokes and a night that gets funnier with every dram.

Following a sold-out 2025 work in progress, emerging star, comedian and all round nice lad Jake Patrick returns to the Fringe! Start your day right with his highly anticipated Brunch Show.

Almost 60 years after The Beatles composed and played the avant-garde piece Carnival of Light at the Million Volt Light and Sound Rave, an event held at the Roundhouse in London on 28 January and 4 February 1967, Consignia bring their interpretation to the Edinburgh Fringe. Nothing is real. ****** (Chortles.co.uk) **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Scotsman). Leicester Comedy Festival Best Musical or Improvised Comedy Award nominee 2019 and 2022. 'A sort of Brechtian Ketamine Clown Orgy' (Stuart Goldsmith).

High energy and full of bite! A stand-up comedy show about growing up Indian, living in the UK and discovering how strange, funny and wonderful “foreignness” can be. Join CK in this joyful take on identity and belonging. Expect vivid storytelling, cheeky character work and lots of laughs!

This eerie, supernatural play rooted in Appalachian folklore, tells the story of two sisters, Bun and Gowdie, who live alone in the woods of Clinch Mountain, Virginia. On St John’s Day, the longest day of the year, fourteen-year-old Gowdie is newly tempted and enamored by the charms of the seductive Love Talker and the impish Red Head. Meanwhile, Bun fights to protect her younger sister from their spells but unwittingly finds herself caught up in their magic. Despite the resistance, both spirits are determined to lead the sisters into earthly awakenings, madness and betrayal.

One of the longest-running and most popular compilation shows of the Edinburgh Fringe. Join Newcastle's Dan Willis and Scotland's John 'Obie' O'Brien at one of Edinburgh's best pubs. Joined nightly by some of the best acts from the North East and Scotland. A great way to end a day at the Fringe with a group of comedy friends in one of Edinburgh's best pubs. 'Unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up' **** (ThreeWeeks).

The funny side of Star Wars. Comedian Dan Willis brings his new show to the Fringe. After Ferris Buellers Way Of..., The Walking Dead and Cobra Kai, Willis now points his attention at the most successful franchise in film history. Having watched every movie during the year of release, he's decided this is the year to introduce his 12-year-old daughter to the Force. Will she find it as exciting as he did or will she be consumed by the Dark Side? 'Unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Sixty minutes of side-splitting laughter' ***** (Plains Producer).

After five-star reviews and multiple sell-out shows, the coven is back for the third year running! Join four fierce women, Scotland's own local witches, for an evening of comedy, poetry, music and stories as they attempt to summon the spirit of Rabbie Burns. An hour of enlightenment, filled with laughter, rebellion and the irresistible allure of the unknown. Expect to be moved and tickled by this wonderful piece of new writing complete with modern versions of Burns classics such as Ae Fond Kiss, Auld Lang Syne and many more! 'An atmospheric and captivating hour, well worth experiencing' (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

After getting COVID, Spencer can’t stop telling the truth. Desperate to be "fixed," he seeks professional help. But as his clinical sessions unfold, Spencer spirals into revealing every secret he swore to keep buried forever. Like being attracted to older (much older) men. DADDY ISSUES is a bold solo show about identity, upbringing and what happens when the stories we tell stop protecting us.

Come see an intoxicating blend of new talent and established acts (different line-up nightly). A perfect way to sample an eclectic and unpredictable bite of Fringe craziness. You never know who you might see! Audience reviews: 'One of the best MCs I've ever seen', 'The acts were brilliant, the compere was fantastic. We laughed so much', 'Loved this show! Great mix... a very warm, engaging and funny compere. Will definitely return: highly recommended!'

Aki Remally returns to the Fringe to celebrate the music and life of Bill Withers with a four-piece band of Scotland’s finest musicians. Expect heartfelt vocals and heavy, heavy grooves! Also featuring Michael J Watson (keyboard), Ben Collard (drums) and Tom Wilkinson (bass guitar).

Step back to the 1700s and walk through Edinburgh's landscape with philosopher James Hutton, and his Scottish Enlightenment companions, exploring Hutton's theory of a dynamic Earth. Born in Edinburgh in 1726, Hutton saw how the Earth developed over a vast time scale. We now know this as deep time. With interests in agriculture, chemistry, medicine and natural science, Hutton is recognised as the founder of modern geology. His ideas influenced Darwin's theory of evolution. From the team that created Darwin in Edinburgh, join theatre maker Jane Westhead and geologist Angus Miller in this engaging walking tour.

Shakespeare's Big Brother puts all your favourite Shakespearean characters in the Big Brother House. What will Hamlet say to Romeo? What will Juliet make of Macbeth? Who gets kicked out first? Lots of fun from one of the Fringe's classic theatre companies. At last we can answer the big questions: who is funnier, Richard III or Bottom? Why does Lady Macbeth have spots and will they respond to Clearasil? And better jokes than that!

As his melanoma worsens, a young husband is forced to reflect on how his wife will have to live and love after his passing. He begins to document his favourite things and advice about his wife for her future lover in his journal. But as the cancer begins to wear on his mental state, the journal delves into the dark nature of jealousy, fidelity and sacrifice.

With a swirl of his motley cape, Limkin, a grand storyteller commands the stage, dazzling the crowd with his glittering 'flash tales.' Backstage, sharp-eyed Millie sees through the spectacle. When she boldly confronts the man who tells lies, the theatre trembles – both are swept into the realm where stories are born. There, amid wonder and danger, they discover that neither cynicism nor falsehood can silence a story that is true. Co-created with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brad Montague (Fail-a-bration).

Can hearing someone you know change brain recovery? Roseminu Varghese (Edinburgh Napier University) reveals how familiar voices influence consciousness in comatose patients and why human connection may be a powerful clinical tool. The Milky Way hosts billions of stars, but how did they get here and what can they tell us about our galaxy's history? Dr Veronika Dornan (The University of Edinburgh) reveals why our Sun is so lonely and what sausages have to do with galaxy mergers.

How to find yourself in a bonkers world. With writer Lyndsay Lomax and director Courtney Beamish at the helm, three actors explore the ups and downs of identity in a modern world and all that that entails. Through a collection of new monologues and scenes, audiences will be taken on a captivating journey across perspectives that may seem both familiar and foreign at any given moment. This is more than a collection of stories about identity, it is a reflection of people living their lives, and the laughs and tears that appear along the way.