Search Results

  • Home
  • Search Results
Brighton Academy Performing Arts Showcase

Brighton Academy Performing Arts Showcase

The Brighton Academy (TBA) Performing Arts Degree Showcase.  

Brighton Academy Musical Theatre Showcase

Brighton Academy Musical Theatre Showcase

The Brighton Academy (TBA) Musical Theatre Degree Showcase.  

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

John Mackay & Sally Homer, in association with Debi Allen/Curtis Brown present Stewart Lee vs The Man-WulfIn this brand-new show Lee shares his stage with Louie… 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

George Lewis: ‘The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do’

George Lewis: ‘The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do’

Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George Lewis has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches ab… 

Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again

Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again

Daliso did his first show Feed This Black Man 20 years ago. 

Cadenza at the Fringe 2024

Cadenza at the Fringe 2024

Edinburgh chamber choir Cadenza, under director Timothy Coleman, performs its ever-popular Fringe concert in the wonderful setting of Greyfriars Kirk. 

Celtic Harmonies: Àirdan Live at the Fringe

Celtic Harmonies: Àirdan Live at the Fringe

‘Raw energy and a modern young twist’ (Celtic Music Radio). 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe returns for a 12th year, presenting a unique and unforgettable way to entertain clients, colleagues and friends at the festival. 

ITVX Presents: Edinburgh Fringe

ITVX Presents: Edinburgh Fringe

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... Favourites of the Fringe

PBJ Presents... Favourites of the Fringe

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! 

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

New York Times Critic’s Pick (2024). 

What’s Inside a Black Hole?

What’s Inside a Black Hole?

They consume anything that gets too close, but might just hold the keys to understanding the universe. 

Black Velvet

Black Velvet

‘You know, I never liked flowers for graves. 

Black Is the Color of My Voice

Black Is the Color of My Voice

Fringe First and Spirit of the Fringe Award winner Apphia Campbell’s stunning show inspired by the life of Nina Simone, performed by Nicholle Cherrie. 

Hysterical

Hysterical

Five “mad” women perform for a seemingly “sane” audience. 

Wu Man

Wu Man

World-leading pipa player Wu Man unveils the magic of traditional Chinese music. 

Creationing Your Award-Winning Fringe Show with The Director!

Creationing Your Award-Winning Fringe Show with The Director!

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… 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking an a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 15

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking an a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 15

One performance only. Turn up early, sell-out expected. 

Black and Gold

Black and Gold

The University of Leeds’ award-winning a cappella group, The Songsmiths, are back for their fifth year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Choose My Own Road – Cantonese Comedy Show

Choose My Own Road – Cantonese Comedy Show

Tim toured 10 different places last year. 

Fringe Fragments

Fringe Fragments

Produced by Dance Base, Fringe Fragments is a new pitching platform showcasing dance talent from around the world. 

George Lewis: The Best Thing You'll Ever Do (WIP)

George Lewis: The Best Thing You'll Ever Do (WIP)

The funniest dad on Instagram has racked up hundreds of millions of views online. 

Mamas' Boy – Lesbian Son Comedy Hour

Mamas' Boy – Lesbian Son Comedy Hour

Patrick Moore is a total Mamas’ Boy. 

Murder at the Fringe

Murder at the Fringe

Mr John Winner has been found dead in his house in Morningside on the first anniversary of his huge lottery win. 

Paul Black: All Sorts

Paul Black: All Sorts

After three consecutive sold-out runs, Paul Black returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new hour. 

MAN: A One-Woman Show

MAN: A One-Woman Show

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. 

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

If Eminem and Whose Line is it Anyway had a baby. 

Leith Comedy Festival Presents... The Edinburgh Fringe Edition

Leith Comedy Festival Presents... The Edinburgh Fringe Edition

Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians on the Fringe at the iconic Biscuit Factory in Leith. 

Chump's Comedy

Chump's Comedy

It’s Chump’s time! Having exploded onto the scene less than 18 months ago Chump’s has quickly gained a reputation as one of the coolest and most-exciting comedy nights in the UK. 

20 Years of the Free Fringe Festival – Charity Gala Show

20 Years of the Free Fringe Festival – Charity Gala Show

A huge gala show with all proceeds going to the Sepsis Trust, celebrating 20 years of the Laughing Horse’s Free Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

The Comedy Arcade

The Comedy Arcade

The Comedy Arcade: competitive anecdotes game. 

Laurie Black: Deadly Synths

Laurie Black: Deadly Synths

Award-winning Laurie Black has officially sold out. 

McClaine Beirne: Wheelie Hilarious

McClaine Beirne: Wheelie Hilarious

After winning an award on his first show, McClaine Beirne is back! Bringing his second 45-minute comedy show to Edinburgh. 

Comedy with an Accent

Comedy with an Accent

Comedy with an Accent, comedy with a different point of view! Join your host the mischievous Taiwanese comedian Kuan-wen for an hour of brilliant international comedians and the tr… 

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

A family-friendly quick-fire improvised sketch show, chock full of fast-paced performing and silly short comedy sketches. 

#40sandsingle – The Early Morning Cabaret Comedy Show!

#40sandsingle – The Early Morning Cabaret Comedy Show!

Dr. 

Man & Board

Man & Board

At first Man & Board is an unlikely pairing of Rob’s moving body with a ritualised wooden board with which he sings, he dances, he wins and he loses. 

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The best night of comedy on the Fringe returns! Join us for a raucous night of laughter, raising much-needed funds for Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity. 

Found Our Funny – Barcelona Comedy Tapas

Found Our Funny – Barcelona Comedy Tapas

Join us for a hilarious stand-up comedy showcase all the way from Barcelona. 

Lee and the Black Hole

Lee and the Black Hole

Lee always wanted to be an astronaut. 

Fringe – The Musical

Fringe – The Musical

A hilarious musical comedy about a cherished family-run hairdressing salon in Essex. 

Comedy Cluedo

Comedy Cluedo

Lucy Henderson has been murdered. 

Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man

Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man

Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man is a racy, whimsical one-woman show exploring the perils and thrills of sex and singledom in the post-pandemic era by actress, writer and comedien… 

Meat Loaf – Just the Best Bits

Meat Loaf – Just the Best Bits

Dine out on a hearty serving of your favourite Meat Loaf pieces as we slice through his back catalogue and digest the finest moments. 

The Best of the West End and Broadway

The Best of the West End and Broadway

Cast ranging in age that give you the very best journey through the landscape of London’s West End hits and Broadway’s masterpieces. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, now one rising stand-up star will be crowned Britain’s funniest student. 

For Your Entertainment (Charity Comedy)

For Your Entertainment (Charity Comedy)

For Your Entertainment enters its third year in the Fringe, with the same aim to raise awareness and funds for the Scottish Huntingtons Association. 

Late Night Comedy Rave

Late Night Comedy Rave

Big beats and stand-up comedy join forces for Fringe afterparty antics. 

The Wee Man: Nae Offence

The Wee Man: Nae Offence

Scotland’s original viral The Wee Man returns from the jail in a new one-man play written by Rab C Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison. 

Lady Chatterley's Liver / PBH Free Fringe

Lady Chatterley's Liver / PBH Free Fringe

Chaos Theory specialises in sketch, character and general off-the-wall comedy. 

The Alternative Black Comedy Showcase

The Alternative Black Comedy Showcase

Six years in, bigger, better and blacker! Back with top black international comedy acts, prize games, cabaret and giving a token straight white male comic a chance they rarely get. 

The Corner Room at The Fringe

The Corner Room at The Fringe

A unique space hosted by Hope City Church nestled in the South Gyle Industrial Estate. 

Django at the Fringe – Hard-Swinging Early Jazz

Django at the Fringe – Hard-Swinging Early Jazz

Straightforward hard-swinging string-led early jazz with a unique drummerless line-up evoking a collective spirit reminiscent of pre-war jazz. 

Best Days of Your Life?

Best Days of Your Life?

Are our memories important in our day-to-day present lives? How can sociologists uncover people’s memories and why should they bother to do so? Delve deeper with Dr Sophie Athert… 

Comedy Night at the Museum

Comedy Night at the Museum

Join the greatest comedians from across the globe as they blur the line between arteFACT and arteFICTION in a wholly improvised set, prompted by genuine artefacts housed in the Nat… 

EMT: Best of Broadway

EMT: Best of Broadway

Join Edinburgh Music Theatre as they bring Broadway to the Edinburgh stage! Performing your favourite musical hits, the talented cast make this a must-see show for all fans of musi… 

Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits

Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits

Unstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show. 

Eurovision Binge at the Fringe

Eurovision Binge at the Fringe

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… 

Mark Black and the Ewart Bros: The Drink. The Drugs. The Scratchcairds. Podcast Live!

Mark Black and the Ewart Bros: The Drink. The Drugs. The Scratchcairds. Podcast Live!

Boom wer on! With guests, naughty and nice, Mr English will host former serial killers, gangsters, as well as facing his own demons through a spiritual journey live on stage. 

Comedy Therapy Live

Comedy Therapy Live

Four comedians and one psychiatrist come together to solve your problems! After becoming a box office hit, selling-out major theatres in Europe the format is coming to Edinburgh. 

Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows

Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows

Performance poet/musician Attila the Stockbroker has been writing and performing since 1980: 4,000 or so gigs in 25 countries so far. 

Trauma + Time – PTSD = Comedy!

Trauma + Time – PTSD = Comedy!

Comedy and therapy for PTSD have a lot in common: both deal with the absurd and rely on authenticity to be good. 

Amazing Prize Family Comedy Bingo

Amazing Prize Family Comedy Bingo

It’s bingo with loads and loads of prizes. 

Pub Choir – Fringe Benefits

Pub Choir – Fringe Benefits

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… 

The Best Stand Ups of Edinburgh

The Best Stand Ups of Edinburgh

Produced by NYC comedian Sean Conrad, this mixed-bill stand-up comedy show features Edinburgh’s best stand-up comedians every night. 

Comedians of Europe – Best of European Comedy

Comedians of Europe – Best of European Comedy

Comedy by EU’s best comedians. 

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

A lush greenhouse for comedy’s finest weirdest blooms, and literal good gig, back for our thirteenth Fringe with yet more high-end foolishness, Permitted Heckles and a bountiful … 

The Magic Show – The Return of The Glittering Prince of Magic – Starring Liam A Black

The Magic Show – The Return of The Glittering Prince of Magic – Starring Liam A Black

Winner of the Out Of Hand Media Award for Best Show in the Spirit of the Fringe 2022. 

One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum

One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum

A marathon of the macabre. 

One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe

One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe

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… 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course

Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery – The Fringe Fatality

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery – The Fringe Fatality

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… 

BED: a one man show

BED: a one man show

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… 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

Sold-out run: Edinburgh Fringe (2017-2023). 

The Man with the Golden Hands

The Man with the Golden Hands

Winner of Best Magic Award at Adelaide Fringe, 2024 and weekly Theatre Award at FRINGEWORLD, 2023. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe. 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Back for a seventh year at the Fringe, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City. 

Bev's Comedy

Bev's Comedy

Join Bev Gray for her clean-ish, Scot-ish comedy as she discusses things like an ethnicity identity crisis, old sharks and dangers of parenting. 

Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

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… 

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy

Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy

Jack is a 29-year-old Kindergarten teacher and a hopeless romantic. 

Late Night Drunk Comedy Challenge

Late Night Drunk Comedy Challenge

Join team captains Aaron Wood and Hannah Campbell as they pit top comedians against each other through a variety of games chosen by you! Expect stand-up, absurd challenges and a wh… 

Charles Dickens: The Hanged Man's Bride

Charles Dickens: The Hanged Man's Bride

‘She comes towards me on the floor; always approaching; never coming nearer; always visible as if by moonlight whether the moon shines or not. 

Comedy for Witches

Comedy for Witches

Comedy for Witches is a night with the stars and some comedians too. 

One Man Poe: The Black Cat and The Raven

One Man Poe: The Black Cat and The Raven

To commemorate the 175th anniversary of his death, immerse yourselves in two of Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre classics. 

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase!

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase!

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… 

The Comedy Games with Coach Mon

The Comedy Games with Coach Mon

After a gold medal run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Coach Mon is pumped for a spectacular sports extravaganza, but her athletes have disappeared! How can The Com… 

The Meerkat Comedy Hour with Lukas Arnold and Gabby Jordan Brown

The Meerkat Comedy Hour with Lukas Arnold and Gabby Jordan Brown

Ready to have your strangest phobias, wildest gossip, and most unusual dramas investigated – by two nosy comedians? Lukas Arnold and Gabby Jordan Brown of the acclaimed Two Nosy … 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

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… 

Best of Kids Comedy: The Big Show!

Best of Kids Comedy: The Big Show!

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… 

Best of the Fest: Daytime

Best of the Fest: Daytime

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, cabaret, family entertainment and circus, all for you to enjoy in the heart of the New Town, in the beautiful Assembly Rooms Ballroom on Georg… 

Rory O’Hanlon: The Best of Me

Rory O’Hanlon: The Best of Me

Award-winning Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon is a firm favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Love / Less of a Man

Love / Less of a Man

A double-bill show. 

The Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase

The Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase

Six comedians. 

500 Comedy Fans Can’t Be Wrong

500 Comedy Fans Can’t Be Wrong

A showcase of up-and-coming Scottish stand-up featuring Chris Scott (Best Newcomer nominee, Scottish Comedy Awards). 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Killer Comedy Club

Killer Comedy Club

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at one of the North West’s premier comedy clubs featuring Harry Stachini, Ben Hart and Lewis Coleman. 

The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered

The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered

Cambridge Footlight Lily Blundell’s sinful dark comedy musical full of greed, fraud, 1920s jazz and drink. 

Grow Up Magic Man

Grow Up Magic Man

Direct from his sell-out run at Durham Fringe Festival, join Magic Circle member Tom Bolton as he shares with you what it’s really like growing up as a magician in the 21st centu… 

Wiki Knows Best – Micro Islands

Wiki Knows Best – Micro Islands

A one-woman show – part comedy, part edutainment, part love letter to the world at large and Europe in particular. 

The Learn to Juggle Comedy Show!

The Learn to Juggle Comedy Show!

Laughter! Excitement! Learning! Comedian Frisco Fred performs then teaches you – the audience – to juggle! It’s fun, and great for annoying your downstairs neighbours. 

Improv Comedy with Box of Frogs

Improv Comedy with Box of Frogs

Box of Frogs, Birmingham’s premier improv group, brings you a helping of high-octane improvised comedy nonsense, based entirely on your suggestions. 

Comedy Striptease

Comedy Striptease

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can’t make you laugh. 

Antics Joke Show: Sketch and Improv Comedy

Antics Joke Show: Sketch and Improv Comedy

Up the Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) bring a showcase of some of their best sketches. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Scotland’s best comedians in the club that started it all. 

To Watch a Man Eat

To Watch a Man Eat

Firefighter Micky and investment banker Andrew are choked by their respective blue and white collars. 

Cool Beans Comedy: Stand-up with a Twist!

Cool Beans Comedy: Stand-up with a Twist!

Real people. 

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

The Mountebank Comedy Walk is Edinburgh’s hysterical, historical and completely original comedy walking tour. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Since 2005, Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged… 

Altitude Comedy Festival: The Late Show

Altitude Comedy Festival: The Late Show

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. 

Best of Red Raw

Best of Red Raw

Considered the best open mic in the UK. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh, featuring your favourite comedians from around the Fringe. 

This Is Your Trial! The Fully Improvised Comedy Courtroom

This Is Your Trial! The Fully Improvised Comedy Courtroom

Guilty or innocent? You decide! The award-winning, critically acclaimed courtroom roast returns to the Fringe for its eleventh year! You accuse friends and family of crimes, and to… 

Depression vs Anxiety: A Comedy Game Show

Depression vs Anxiety: A Comedy Game Show

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. 

Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People (and Their Friends)

Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People (and Their Friends)

Stick your tongue out, do a peace sign, and tilt your head. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

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. 

The Best Man Show

The Best Man Show

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… 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Jack Holmes: Round Man, Square Hole

Jack Holmes: Round Man, Square Hole

A laugh-filled journey about finding every group you belong to insufferable. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest

Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Celebrating 25 years at the Fringe! Excellent value Irish showcase returns for 2024. 

1000% Musical Comedy from David Hoare

1000% Musical Comedy from David Hoare

Award-winning David Hoare returns with another bumper show, brimming with silliness. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Following sell-out runs worldwide, this award-winning show returns to take you on a moving journey through the career of a modern legend. 

3's Comedy: Afternoons

3's Comedy: Afternoons

You’ve had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3’s Comedy: Afternoons. 

Best in Class

Best in Class

Winner: Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize 2022. 

3's Comedy: Late Nights

3's Comedy: Late Nights

The night is young and 3’s Comedy: Late Nights is going to bring you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. 

Irish Comedy Headliners

Irish Comedy Headliners

Top professional stand-up stand up from the Irish comedy scene and beyond. 

Irish Comedy Showcase

Irish Comedy Showcase

Irish Comedy Showcase is going lunchtime! We’ve been rocking Edinburgh since 2014, so we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary. 

One Man Arnie

One Man Arnie

Can one man recreate live on stage, the greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger movie ever? Laurence Tuck is that man. 

Moni Zhang: Asian Daddy, Dead / Dark Comedy

Moni Zhang: Asian Daddy, Dead / Dark Comedy

Warning: Dark comedy zone! Enter at your own risk! Emerging from the ashes of her father’s death, Moni Zhang brings you a dark and hilarious comedy show that will leave you gasping… 

King of Comedy

King of Comedy

Ring-a-ding-ding, you’ve got the King! Master of the crowd and slave to the laugh, Kyle Legacy is back with more riffs and less hair. 

Best of Northern Irish

Best of Northern Irish

A showcase of up-and-coming and established Northern Irish talent, hosted by William Thompson (BBC New Comedy Award finalist 2021) and Micky Bartlett, ‘a natural stand-up with more… 

Award-Winning Little Smash Comedy: Best in Stand-Up

Award-Winning Little Smash Comedy: Best in Stand-Up

Little Smash Comedy brings its multi award-winning show to the Fringe after a sell-out run in 2023. 

Irish Comedy Carnage

Irish Comedy Carnage

Irish Comedy Carnage is coming to the most Irish venue in the whole Fringe! Irish Comedy Carnage is your chance to catch the best Irish acts at the Fringe, at a (semi)civilised ear… 

Craic Den Comedy Club – Best of Irish

Craic Den Comedy Club – Best of Irish

Fresh from the hugely popular TV show The Craic Den Comedy Club, two of Ireland’s top comedy MCs, Eddie Mullarkey and Brian Gallagher, present the best line-ups of Irish stand-up c… 

In and Out Comedy

In and Out Comedy

In and Out Comedy is a compilation show made up of the most exciting up-and-coming talent that the comedy circuit has to offer. 

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and Reads Extracts From His New Book)

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and Reads Extracts From His New Book)

You’ve seen him on Countryfile, Blue Peter and that episode of Springwatch that the BBC have tried to scrub (scrub!) from the internet. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone is welcome. 

David William Bryan: Fragility of Man

David William Bryan: Fragility of Man

Returning after a total sell-out run in 2019, Fragility of Man follows one man’s epic, lifelong battle with the justice system. 

Dragon Shows for Babies

Dragon Shows for Babies

The tales of the dragons are special for many reasons. 

3's Comedy: Nights

3's Comedy: Nights

The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it’s time for comedy. 

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret from the Fringe returns with an all-star diverse rotating cast of international and regional seasoned artists in the genre. 

Best of Burlesque: 10 Years of Tease

Best of Burlesque: 10 Years of Tease

The longest-running burlesque show at Fringe returns for a tenth dazzling edition. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Adam Riley: Late-night Comedy in the Afternoon

Adam Riley: Late-night Comedy in the Afternoon

Looking for dark and dirty jokes but want to go to bed early? Then look no further! Join Adam Riley for an hour of flaps-to-the-wall stand-up from the man they couldn’t cancel beca… 

Kitty and Shirley’s Teen Dream Magazine Comedy Sleepover

Kitty and Shirley’s Teen Dream Magazine Comedy Sleepover

A stand-up split bill with a difference: It’s set in the teen-magazine sleepover dream world. 

Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland

Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland

Enter Edward Tripp’s bottomless mind as he straddles comedy and spoken-word, like a genre-defying slut. 

Big Value Comedy Show

Big Value Comedy Show

Big Value Comedy Show is an established showcase of the best new comedic talent. 

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

A spicy mix of queer comedians, cabaret and drag. 

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion has been visiting the Fringe since 2012. 

Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions

Teacher Comedy Night: Classroom Confessions

As a teacher, if you don’t laugh you’ll cry, so come and cry with laughter! Award-winning comedian Daniel Delby, an ex-teacher turned full-time comedian as he shares hilarious stor… 

60-Minute Comedy Tour of the World: The Local Immigrant

60-Minute Comedy Tour of the World: The Local Immigrant

Prateek’s been on the top comedy stages, from Comedy Cellar in NYC to top clubs across Europe. 

LOLyamorous – A Speed-Dating Comedy Show

LOLyamorous – A Speed-Dating Comedy Show

Fringe 2023’s sell-out, interactive dating chat show returns for more jaw-dropping real encounters and hilarious dating war stories. 

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023. 

Pure Imagination – A Willy Wonka Parody and Comedy Magic Show

Pure Imagination – A Willy Wonka Parody and Comedy Magic Show

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… 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a 2024 showcase of new acts to Edinburgh for the eighth year – after seven sell-out years! Award-winning … 

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy

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… 

4 Comedy Masterminds: Stand-Up Comedy and Game Show

4 Comedy Masterminds: Stand-Up Comedy and Game Show

The Comedy Connection: A Stand-up Comedy Game Show. 

Comedy Brunch

Comedy Brunch

Stand-up Comedy Brunch, a delightful compilation show with top comedians serving you up a hilarious feast. 

Scotland's Best Comedians Live!

Scotland's Best Comedians Live!

Scotland’s Best Comedians Live in a fancy ballroom for free!* We have award winners, TV acts, radio stars, Instagram legends, every night! All shows hosted by Ross Leslie, introduc… 

Dragonory: Magic and Music at Edinburgh Fringe!

Dragonory: Magic and Music at Edinburgh Fringe!

Dive into Dragonory, the captivating family show at the Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by the charismatic George. 

Off the Cuff: Stand-Up Comedy Magic

Off the Cuff: Stand-Up Comedy Magic

Chris Dinwoodie is a five-time Scottish magic champion. 

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

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. 

A Clean Comedy Compilation

A Clean Comedy Compilation

A stand-up comedy compilation showing off some of Edinburgh’s funniest family-friendly faces. 

666 Black Widows: Dirty and Dark Comedy by Twisted Gals

666 Black Widows: Dirty and Dark Comedy by Twisted Gals

Welcome to the dark side of laughter, where our comics don’t give a damn about your comfort zone. 

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases

The best comedians at the Fringe that have caught the eyes of the Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards judges. 

69 and Under Date Night Comedy

69 and Under Date Night Comedy

A comedy show that is perfect for date night with friends or partners. 

In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience

In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience

Comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh guide you through tasting five wines and at least five jokes. 

PG Hits! The Best in Family-Friendly Stand-Up Comedy!

PG Hits! The Best in Family-Friendly Stand-Up Comedy!

Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs up and down the country and abroad, just without the swearing! PG Hits is a professional stand-… 

The Black Blues Brothers

The Black Blues Brothers

After thrilling the world, with more than 600,000 spectators and astonishing appearances at the Royal Variety Performance, Monte Carlo Festival and Moulin Rouge, the ‘best circus s… 

Buzzwords Comedy Bingo

Buzzwords Comedy Bingo

Four top comedians try to beat the buzzwords in this hilarious and exciting comedy gameshow. 

Irish Comedy Overdrive

Irish Comedy Overdrive

Some of Ireland’s top comics come over from the old country to bring you laughter. 

1k Comedy Presents: Toby Shure and Friends – Love Ireland!

1k Comedy Presents: Toby Shure and Friends – Love Ireland!

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. 

Black and White Tea Room: Counsellor

Black and White Tea Room: Counsellor

‘Superbly written and acted play. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024

Great value lunchtime comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics. 

HALF MAN HALF BULL || PART ONE: THESEUS

HALF MAN HALF BULL || PART ONE: THESEUS

‘This company truly are the best at storytelling’ ***** (ThreeWeeks). 

Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)

Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)

An elastic-bodied reimagining of Hamlet, told entirely from the perspective of the Dane. 

The Asian Comedy Showcase

The Asian Comedy Showcase

From the East to Edinburgh, it’s The Asian Comedy Showcase! Back for a second year, catch some of the best Asian acts (and one token white person) from all over the world! Our acts… 

Old Man

Old Man

Turn on the radio, have a cup of tea – and don’t forget to take your pills! Get ready for an action-packed journey through the imagination of a playful, solitary old man as he di… 

Andrew Silverwood: Alive on Stage in a Dead Man's Shirt

Andrew Silverwood: Alive on Stage in a Dead Man's Shirt

Andrew Silverwood will be alive on stage in a dead man’s shirt (don’t worry, the man doesn’t want it back). 

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Multi award-winning comedian and star of three Amazon Prime specials on finding fun in a chaotic world. 

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families – Comedy Game Show

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families – Comedy Game Show

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. 

Jimeoin: Who's Your Man?!

Jimeoin: Who's Your Man?!

‘Hilarious. 

Bone Man Rides Again

Bone Man Rides Again

Bone Man has returned to ride once again. 

HALF MAN HALF BULL || PART TWO: DAEDALUS

HALF MAN HALF BULL || PART TWO: DAEDALUS

‘Incredibly powerful. 

Best of the Fest: The New Class

Best of the Fest: The New Class

The best place in town to catch rising comedy stars and your Fringe favourites. 

Ronnie Neville: All Irish Comedy

Ronnie Neville: All Irish Comedy

Come and experience the globe-trotting international Irish storyteller, Ronnie Neville! From Cork to Edinburgh via New York and Melbourne with a suitcase full of stories. 

Paddy the Irishman – How Lucky Can One Man Get

Paddy the Irishman – How Lucky Can One Man Get

A fully packed hour of entertainment. 

Alfie Dundas and Benjy Wilder: Cold Brew Comedy

Alfie Dundas and Benjy Wilder: Cold Brew Comedy

The world is ending. 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

100 Things You are Overthinking – An Improv Stand-up Comedy Game Show!

100 Things You are Overthinking – An Improv Stand-up Comedy Game Show!

Fifth year on the Fringe! Join our comics as they battle it out, creating comedy from any thought you have. 

Comedy Headliners

Comedy Headliners

Need a laugh? Need to relax? Check us out. 

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

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 … 

Mad Ron's Character Comedy Carnage

Mad Ron's Character Comedy Carnage

Join Uxbridge’s third-hardest man, Mad Ron (Reginald D Hunter tour support) and special guests for an hour of character-comedy stand-up. 

3's Comedy: Mornings

3's Comedy: Mornings

Start your day off with a laugh at 3’s Comedy: Mornings. 

UNPACKED at Camden Fringe

UNPACKED at Camden Fringe

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 … 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. 

Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble

Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble

A sell-out season at 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, shortlisted for Best Show in Comedians’ Choice Awards 2023. 

Shiny Things – Comedy Extravaganza

Shiny Things – Comedy Extravaganza

Shiny Things is a comedy variety show hosted by a delightful and mischievous duo, presenting guest acts performing improv, character and stand-up, as well as audience prizes, and a… 

3's Comedy: Late Late Nights

3's Comedy: Late Late Nights

It’s not late. 

Gareth Mutch: Modern Man

Gareth Mutch: Modern Man

Gareth’s desperately trying to be a modern man, but it isn’t easy. 

Ironing Board Man

Ironing Board Man

One man. 

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner presents an unparalleled, unscripted new show that delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a… 

Sherlock Holmes and the Man Who Believed in Fairies

Sherlock Holmes and the Man Who Believed in Fairies

Sherlock Holmes confronts his deadliest enemy yet: a man who hates him, his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. 

Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again

Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again

Daliso performed his first show Feed This Black Man in the 2000s. 

One-Man Musical by Flo & Joan

One-Man Musical by Flo & Joan

Award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan present their own original one-man musical about a very renowned gentleman. 

Mark Black: The Drink. The Drugs. The Scratchcairds.

Mark Black: The Drink. The Drugs. The Scratchcairds.

New stand-up/musical hour from Mark Black. 

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve

Catch four of the best up-and-coming comedy acts, hand-picked by the Pleasance, in the 20th year of the Comedy Reserve. 

Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragon Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest – The Return

Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragon Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest – The Return

A quest that began at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, and completed a sold-out run, returns for a sequel – the popular Dungeons & Dragons podcast team lands at the Fringe with … 

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey – Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey – Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Five-star reviews and Critic’s Choice from the Guardian, Time Out, and Times. 

The Wee Man's Comedian Rap Battles

The Wee Man's Comedian Rap Battles

The Wee Man is your MC for a night of no-rhymes-barred showdowns as some of the best comedians at the Fringe clash in banging bouts of hip-hop wits. 

Fringe! The Musical

Fringe! The Musical

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… 

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows

Abby awoke in hospital after a late miscarriage and, high on anaesthesia, decided to become a comedian. 

Doktor Kaboom: Man of Science!

Doktor Kaboom: Man of Science!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Doktor Kaboom! The good Doktor’s newest show fuses astonishing live science experiments, stand-up comedy, and lessons in empowerment, for an… 

Josh Glanc: Family Man

Josh Glanc: Family Man

Josh Glanc is back with a brand-new show. 

Man Up: A Show for Women!

Man Up: A Show for Women!

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. 

Mojo and Jimmy: The Comedy Magic Spectacular

Mojo and Jimmy: The Comedy Magic Spectacular

A magic show meets a Pixar movie! The annual comedy-magic extravaganza in Happyvale takes an unexpected turn into a thrilling adventure to rescue the forest! Experience awe, laught… 

Mhairi Black: Politics Isn't For Me

Mhairi Black: Politics Isn't For Me

In 2015, at the age of 20, Mhairi Black became the youngest person ever elected to the House of Commons. 

Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)

Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)

Chris Grace returns to Fringe after his 2023 sell-out show, Scarlett Johansson. 

Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair

Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair

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… 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

A line-up show starring the top three acts from the 2023 edition of So You Think You’re Funny? The UK’s biggest new comedy competition, with Samira Banks, Christopher Donovan and L… 

Joe Hill: The Man Who Never Died

Joe Hill: The Man Who Never Died

‘American labour icon!? Ridiculous. 

Alison Larkin: Grief... A Comedy

Alison Larkin: Grief... A Comedy

The English-American writer/comedian returns to the UK with the world premiere of this ‘improbably funny, life-affirming, bright bauble of a piece’ about love, loss and hope (Berks… 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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… 

The Cancer Comedy Cabaret

The Cancer Comedy Cabaret

Embark on a raw, transformative journey through one man’s battle with cancer. 

Will Robbins: With the Best Will in the World

Will Robbins: With the Best Will in the World

You know when you feel like no one gets you and you’re the odd one out, but then you realise everyone’s felt like that at some point, so you just crack on? Will’s debut hour is abo… 

Fool's Paradise – A Comedy of Cross-Continental Courting, Clowns and Catastrophes

Fool's Paradise – A Comedy of Cross-Continental Courting, Clowns and Catastrophes

Fest Magazine Top Theatre Picks 2024! Winner: 2024 Adelaide Fringe Award. 

Yoga with Jillian: The Guardian Top 50 Shows to See!

Yoga with Jillian: The Guardian Top 50 Shows to See!

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 … 

Small Man Syndrome

Small Man Syndrome

Join comedian Eddy Dibs as he gives a comedic spin on his daily struggle to fit into a tall person’s world. 

Mark Nelson: Getting Better Man

Mark Nelson: Getting Better Man

Multi award-winning comedian Mark Nelson returns with a new show exploring whether it’s really possible to become a new and improved person. 

Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase

Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase

Watch comedy scripts come to life, live on stage! This exciting new show, from the company behind My Family, gives audiences a rare glimpse behind the TV development curtain, as or… 

BED: a one man show

BED: a one man show

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… 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown presents Stamptown Comedy Night Sold Out Run: Soho Theatre (2021-2024) Sold Out Run: Edinburgh Fringe (2017-2023) A raunchy, chaotic, full-on fe… 

Tonikaku Comedy Show

Tonikaku Comedy Show

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. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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… 

Bluey's Big Play - Brighton

Bluey's Big Play - Brighton

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music… 

Stand-Up for Refugees: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy in Support of Refugee Action

Stand-Up for Refugees: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy in Support of Refugee Action

In the lead up to Refugee Week, Refugee Action are bringing together some of the UK’s top comics for an evening of stand-up comedy, raising money to support the im… 

Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life

Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life

Star of Live At The Apollo, Laura Smyth’s brand-new show explores all aspects of modern life. 

Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life

Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life

Star of Live At The Apollo, Laura Smyth’s brand-new show explores all aspects of modern life. 

Sex Standing Up Comedy - Pride Special

Sex Standing Up Comedy - Pride Special

London’s favourite sex-positive live comedy experience, as seen in Time Out, Metro and Londonist. 

ICTheatre, Brighton Performing Arts Graduate Showcase 2024

ICTheatre, Brighton Performing Arts Graduate Showcase 2024

The Institute for Contemporary Theatre, Brighton is proud to introduce the BA (Hons) Performing Arts graduating class of 2024. 

Black Brighton Market

Black Brighton Market

The second Culture ConneX collaboration with Black Brighton Market brings you a vibrant artisanal marketplace featuring arts & craft stalls, books, pop up performances and a cultur… 

Black Brighton Market - Ironworks

Black Brighton Market - Ironworks

The second Culture ConneX collaboration with Black Brighton Market brings you a vibrant artisanal marketplace featuring arts & craft stalls, books, pop up performances and a cultur… 

Best In Class

Best In Class

Best in Class is a crowd-funded profit-sharing show that champions the rich talent of working-class comedians. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course

Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

Hair That Defies Gravity

Hair That Defies Gravity

Somewhere beyond London, there is the Golden Ori Hair Salon. 

Soapbox Science Brighton

Soapbox Science Brighton

Twelve women scientists will be bringing their research discoveries to the seaside. 

Edinburgh Comedy Social

Edinburgh Comedy Social

A stellar night of live comedy set in the city’s favourite local hang-out, Edinburgh Street Food. 

An Exploration of Brighton's Identity with ProjectOurs

An Exploration of Brighton's Identity with ProjectOurs

An exploration of Brighton’s identity, through photographs and film, combined with spoken word from Tash Gilbert and dance from Hebe Salmon. 

An Exploration of the Brighton Identity with ProjectOurs

An Exploration of the Brighton Identity with ProjectOurs

Join ProjectOurs for their debut Brighton Fringe event, which will explore identity, and what it means to find your identity through different communities and personal expression. 

Furiozo: Man Looking For Trouble

Furiozo: Man Looking For Trouble

After a sell out season at 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, Furiozo was shortlisted for Best Show in Comedians’ Choice Awards. 

René Mazing's Magic 'n Comedy Show Disappearing Tonight

René Mazing's Magic 'n Comedy Show Disappearing Tonight

René was raised in London and returned to Germany in 1996. 

Silicon Brighton: KotlinConf Global 2024 - Brighton Kotlin

Silicon Brighton: KotlinConf Global 2024 - Brighton Kotlin

This year Brighton Kotlin is taking part in KotlinConf Global 2024, where communities around the world are encouraged to become part of KotlinConf 2024 by hosting their own events. 

Fringe Academy: An Introduction to Forum Theatre

Fringe Academy: An Introduction to Forum Theatre

Speak Up! Act Out! in collaboration with Brighton Fringe Academy, are excited to announce an Introduction to Forum Theatre workshop, on May 27th. 

FOOL'S PARADISE - A Comedy of Cross-Continental Courting, Clowns and Catastrophes

FOOL'S PARADISE - A Comedy of Cross-Continental Courting, Clowns and Catastrophes

Fest Magazine ‘Top Theatre Picks’ 2024! WINNER 2024 Adelaide Fringe Award You’re cordially invited to the wedding of the year! Whether you’re a fan of Amelie or When Harry… 

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act Fringe Management (Scotland)

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act Fringe Management (Scotland)

The year is 1916. 

Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People

Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People

Ollie Horn returns to Brighton with an unmissable hour of highly-interactive, energetic and laugh out loud stand-up comedy. 

PG Hits! Family-friendly comedy club

PG Hits! Family-friendly comedy club

The best way to discover your new favourite comedian! We choose the best comedians of the festival to perform their funniest PG-rated material. 

KOMEDIA Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

KOMEDIA Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2023 Brighton Fringe. 

Fringe Academy: The Future of Brighton Fringe

Fringe Academy: The Future of 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. 

Danny Lee Grew | 24K Magic

Danny Lee Grew | 24K Magic

Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand new show ‘24K Magic’ featuring magic, illusion, laughs, gasps and sleight of hand sorcery. 

Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Book)

Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Book)

You’ve seen him on Countryfile, Blue Peter and that episode of Springwatch that the BBC have tried to scrub (SCRUB!) from the internet. 

Silicon Brighton: Brighton R

Silicon Brighton: Brighton R

Hello R Novices, Nerds, and Nobles! Summer is coming, and so is another instalment of insightful talks to BrightonR! Bring ya friends, we’ll bring the bubbles. 

Silicon Brighton: Brighton Cloud and learn - develop and build your cloud skills

Silicon Brighton: Brighton Cloud and learn - develop and build your cloud skills

Join us for an exciting meetup event hosted by Brighton Cloud to discover ways to drive your learning and development. 

This is New Brighton #4: Transnational Exhibition Series

This is New Brighton #4: Transnational Exhibition Series

Presenting part 4 of a transnational exhibition series exploring the existence and impact of colonial references ‘hidden in plain sight’ in the built environment across neighbo… 

Llama On The Fringe!

Llama On The Fringe!

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… 

Howdy Hilarity: ADHD & Autism Capers, Comedy, and Country Tunes

Howdy Hilarity: ADHD & Autism Capers, Comedy, and Country Tunes

Join trailblazer Suzi Payton on a comedic journey into the depths of her uniquely neurodivergent mind. 

Lewis Black: Off The Rails

Lewis Black: Off The Rails

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. 

Fringe Flicks

Fringe Flicks

Join Brighton Fringe for our first ever shorts programme, Fringe Flicks. 

The Queer Comedy Showcase

The Queer Comedy Showcase

In May 2023, a group of strangers took part in Brighton and Hove’s first stand-up comedy course for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary/gender non-conforming people. 

Queer History Tour: Central Brighton

Queer History Tour: Central Brighton

A short queer history walking tour (90 mins approximately once we start off) of central Brighton locations featuring a small selection of our past local heroes, villains, interesti… 

B*ST*RDS: A New Musical Comedy

B*ST*RDS: A New Musical Comedy

If Ben Elton's Blackadder met Oliver Cromwell and musical theatre, then you would have a funny musical extravaganza called B*rst*rds. 

Brighton Buddhist Centre & Evolution Arts Open Day

Brighton Buddhist Centre & Evolution Arts Open Day

The Brighton Buddhist centre has been offering Meditation, Buddhism and Yoga classes for the last 50 years. 

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Expect funny sets from diverse comedic genres, lovingly introduced by your genial compere, giving you a tantalising taste of the breadth and depth of the city’s comedy scene. 

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Show

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Show

Join Captain Breadbeard and Davy Scones for an alternative night of stand-up comedy with special guests. 

The Asian Comedy Showcase

The Asian Comedy Showcase

From the East to Brighton, it’s The Asian Comedy Showcase! Catch some of the best Asian acts (and one token white person) from all over the world! Our acts have been seen on the BB… 

Fringe Academy: Life After Fringe with Chichester Festival Theatre

Fringe Academy: Life After Fringe with Chichester Festival Theatre

Join Chichester Festival Theatre as part of our Life After Fringe series, highlighting development opportunities post-Fringe. 

Shxts & Scribbles at Blossoms Brighton

Shxts & Scribbles at Blossoms Brighton

From their humble roots on Instagram Live during the pandemic in 2020, Shxts and Scribbles quickly became a team of individuals with a shared purpose. 

Fringe Academy: Engaging with UK Fringe Festivals, featuring Edinburgh Fringe

Fringe Academy: Engaging with UK Fringe Festivals, featuring Edinburgh Fringe

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. 

Namaste Brighton

Namaste Brighton

Prateek Kohli is a BBC New Comedy Award nominee whose comedy travels through the absurdities of three continents where he has lived and performed. 

Brighton Blue

Brighton Blue

Experience Brighton Blue, where music, culture and history intertwine in a mesmerizing performance. 

Prezinsky and George: Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]

Prezinsky and George: Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]

Come join Bobby Prezinsky and Louis George as they debut their split bill comedy show, Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]. 

Max Norman & Friends - Comedy Cabaret Hour

Max Norman & Friends - Comedy Cabaret Hour

Join award-winning character comedian Max Norman and friends for an hour of comedy variety packed with hearty nonsense and good old fashioned fun. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

A man called acceptance

A man called acceptance

An unlikely six, with clashing personalities, arrive for their weekly support group sessions: There’s Denial, Anger, the Bargaining’s, Depression and of course, the group leade… 

The Other Side Comedy Club

The Other Side Comedy Club

The Other Side Comedy Brighton Fringe Showcase @ The Snug, 3 Jolly Butchers. 

Fringe Academy: Life After Fringe with World Fringe and NRTF

Fringe Academy: Life After Fringe with World Fringe and NRTF

Join the team from World Fringe and National Rural Touring Forum to find out what’s next for you post-Fringe. 

Jazz & Gin at Blossoms Brighton

Jazz & Gin at Blossoms Brighton

Come join us for a fun filled evening of Jazz & Gin at Blossoms Cocktail Bar & Restaurant. 

Silicon Brighton: Brighton Py May 2024 Event

Silicon Brighton: Brighton Py May 2024 Event

For May’s meetup, as part of Silicon Brighton’s collab with Fringe, we have something very special lined up - a creative workshop led by Dan Gibson on how to build your very own ch… 

Yeah Buoy Comedy

Yeah Buoy Comedy

Presenting our new comedy night @ Sea Lanes, Yeah Buoy! Live Comedy hosted at Bison Beach Bar. 

David Anthony: Utopia (Work in Progress)

David Anthony: Utopia (Work in Progress)

David has undergone changes and is happier than he looks, promise. 

Hill & Jones Sketch Comedy Show

Hill & Jones Sketch Comedy 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… 

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

*SOLD OUT* These amazing tours happen in May as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival. 

Fringe Academy: Networking at The Ledward Centre

Fringe Academy: Networking at The Ledward Centre

Come to The Ledward Centre for an hour of networking with the Brighton Fringe team, artists and participants. 

Fringe Academy: Networking at North Laine Brewhouse

Fringe Academy: Networking at North Laine Brewhouse

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 presents: Stealing the Show

The Black Diamonds presents: Stealing the Show

The Black Diamonds UK present ‘Stealing the Show’. 

Silicon Brighton: AWS in an Enterprise – the Journey from Lift & Shift to Cloud Native

Silicon Brighton: AWS in an Enterprise – the Journey from Lift & Shift to Cloud Native

Join us for Meetup #5 of the AWS Brighton User Group! Mark Hemsley, Head of Architecture at Rail Delivery Group will be speaking about infrastructure modernisation with AWS Cloud … 

Off The Chest presents Brighton Bards

Off The Chest presents Brighton Bards

The sell-out poetry night, Off The Chest, makes its Brighton premiere at Komedia on 7th May. 

Queer AF Comedy

Queer AF Comedy

Step into a world of laughter and celebration! Our comedy show is not just about jokes—it’s a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ humour and talent. 

Laugh Till It Hurts: A BDSM Comedy Show

Laugh Till It Hurts: A BDSM Comedy Show

A BDSM Comedy Show. 

Beach Box returns to the Fringe: Where Brighton's love of sauna all began

Beach Box returns to the Fringe: Where Brighton's love of sauna all began

Beach Box presents an exciting line up of Sauna Rituals & events, featuring special guests to expertly guide you in a thermal journey. 

Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton

Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton

From some of Britain’s first women doctors to suffragettes, entrepreneurs to entertainers, artists, music-hall stars, and campaigners, Brighton and Hove has always attracted women … 

With the best Will in the World

With the best Will in the World

Will Robbins Presents his Comedy Show Hour. 

Life Lessons And Laughs: The Coaching Comedy Experience

Life Lessons And Laughs: The Coaching Comedy Experience

Discover the power of laughter with life coaches extraordinaire, Sydney and Silvana! What are the chances that two talented and passionate life coaches who also happen to be hila… 

Ironing Board Man

Ironing Board Man

Jody Kamali is Jeremy Irons in Ironing Board Man. 

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Peter Joannou Brighton’s Singing Barber And The Cool Legends Show . 

Mic Records Fringe 2024 Edition

Mic Records Fringe 2024 Edition

Original Lineups full of the best up-and-coming Brighton’s solo, duos and full bands acts. 

Gabriel Featherstone: Curse of The Black Seal

Gabriel Featherstone: Curse of The Black Seal

“Wild, inventive comedy for fans of Emo Philips and Nick Lutsko. 

Best Life

Best Life

Johnny Wardlow is trying to live his best life in a world that’s falling apart. 

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Jason Happy Random Comedy (Work In Progress)

Jason Happy Random Comedy (Work In Progress)

Jason Happy the most randominist comedian in this solar system. 

Jason Happy Random Comedy

Jason Happy Random Comedy

Jason Happy the most randominist comedian in this solar system. 

Comedy Hypnosis & Mind Reading Mentalism Show

Comedy Hypnosis & Mind Reading Mentalism Show

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… 

Rumourville: Improvised Comedy

Rumourville: Improvised Comedy

Rumourville: Have You Heard the Gossip? The story of a small village community in which a single rumour ruins all! Romance, reputations, and revenge! Improvised Comedy - a totall… 

Black Brighton Market - Actors Theatre

Black Brighton Market - Actors Theatre

Black Brighton Market is a place where Black People and People of Colour have the opportunity to sell their art, goods, services and perform to the general public. 

Wisdom of a Brighton Whore (Part 1: The Silent Stream)

Wisdom of a Brighton Whore (Part 1: The Silent Stream)

Performed Off-Broadway, NYC 2022 Best Male Performer, Brighton Fringe Best New Play (Shortlist), New Writing South “£5000 to keep silent? Those stupid babyish letters!? Father … 

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Best Stand-up Winner Brighton Fringe 2022/23 (The Brighton Seagull) with the first of his two new stand-up shows for 2024. 

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

“Back by popular demand”. 

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

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. 

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

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. 

Brighton Belles

Brighton Belles

Following on from it’s success last year, this delightful, funny show returns with a revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from around Brighton and the F… 

On The Edge Best of the Fest

On The Edge Best of the Fest

On The Edge comedy is one of Brighton’s longest-running and best-loved regular comedy nights, and has featured many of the nation’s favourite comics. 

Fringe Academy: The Mark Carr & Co Sessions

Fringe Academy: The Mark Carr & Co Sessions

Time for you, coffee, cake and chat. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

  • Listing
    • Comedy
  • Brighton Fringe
  • Multiple Venues
  • 5th May 2023 - 2nd Jun 2024

‘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… 

Flying The Flag with Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

Flying The Flag with Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

Thought Eurovision couldn’t get any camper? Join Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus as they whisk you away on an exploration of the past, present and future of everyone’s favourite so… 

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

A Tale of sex, seduction and survival. 

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious

**Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023** Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring sho… 

Brighton Food Tours

Brighton Food Tours

The V. 

Falmer Fringe Concerts

Falmer Fringe Concerts

A selection of recitals: Friday 3rd May, 7. 

South Coast Soul Revue Live at the Fringe

South Coast Soul Revue Live at the Fringe

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… 

Artista presents: 'Best of the Fest' @ The Secret Comedy Club

Artista presents: 'Best of the Fest' @ The Secret Comedy Club

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… 

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

This festival concert is a highlight of the year. 

Silicon Brighton: Particle Flow

Silicon Brighton: Particle Flow

Peter Cook will show how to create particle flow animations. 

Peckham Fringe Festival

Peckham Fringe Festival

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… 

Fringe Academy: How to Flyer in 2024

Fringe Academy: How to Flyer in 2024

Flyering regulations have changed in Brighton and Hove for 2024, join the Brighton Fringe team to learn about flyering this Fringe. 

Fringe Academy: Meeting Other Brighton Fringe First-Timers

Fringe Academy: Meeting Other Brighton Fringe First-Timers

A networking opportunity to meet other Brighton Fringe artists and venues who are also taking part for the first time in 2024. 

Black Swans

Black Swans

Black Swans explores the emotional and ethical complexities of introducing AI into human caregiving through the story of two sisters and their mother. 

Bing Bong Comedy Improv Show

Bing Bong Comedy Improv Show

A chaotic cavalcade of comedy featuring some of Ireland’s tip top improv groups. 

Fringe Academy: Press Panel

Fringe Academy: Press Panel

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… 

Black Velvet

Black Velvet

When Llew arrives at the graveyard with flowers for his Mum, the last thing he expects to find is a feisty, possibly feral girl, hijacking his night. 

Three Black Halflings Live

Three Black Halflings Live

Roll for Melanin. 

Three Black Halflings Live

Three Black Halflings Live

Roll for Melanin. 

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t

In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. 

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t

In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. 

The Courtyard Comedy

The Courtyard Comedy

Enter the realm of laughter with “The Courtyard Comedy” series at The Courtyard Theatre! Each month, we bring you 6 hilarious comedians who are all set to hit the stage and keep yo… 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons) 2024

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons) 2024

Come and watch our Musical Theatre (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons) 2024

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons) 2024

Come and watch our Musical Theatre (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons) 2024

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons) 2024

Come and watch our Performing Arts (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons) 2024

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons) 2024

Come and watch our Performing Arts (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

Continuing their monthly residency at The Courtyard Theatre Impro group Sprout are the headline act on this evening of improvised fun. 

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and reads extracts from his new book) (WIP)

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and reads extracts from his new book) (WIP)

You’ve seen him on Countryfile, Blue Peter and that episode of Springwatch that the BBC have tried to scrub (SCRUB!) from the internet. 

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

A man about to kill himself falls asleep and dreams of a beautiful, future earth, where people live in harmony with each other and nature. 

The Dream of A Ridiculous Man

The Dream of A Ridiculous Man

An one-man adaptation of the Fyodor Dostoevsky short story of the same name, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man comes to the Marylebone Theatre stage with all the pertinent of its day: … 

The Black Cat Cabaret

The Black Cat Cabaret

London’s original cabaret trouble-makers THE BLACK CAT CABARET present a limited season of moonlit mischief and mayhem in the beating heart of Soho! Join the BCC gang for a nigh… 

Fashion Loves Comedy

Fashion Loves Comedy

Fashion Loves Comedy, a dynamic fusion of fashion and comedy, will illuminate London this March, blending two worlds in a thrilling spectacle. 

Fashion Loves Comedy

Fashion Loves Comedy

Fashion Loves Comedy, a dynamic fusion of fashion and comedy, will illuminate London this March, blending two worlds in a thrilling spectacle. 

Bunny Man

Bunny Man

A one-man show by Christopher Lieberman. 

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy

Ryan Calais Cameron’s For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy, is now in its fourth run and second West End transfer with a brand new cast, and it … 

Happen/Chance | John Spillane's CGI Comedy SPECTACULAR!! IN 3D!!

Happen/Chance | John Spillane's CGI Comedy SPECTACULAR!! IN 3D!!

Happen/Chance Honestly. 

Rocket Fuel Comedy

Rocket Fuel Comedy

A laughter-filled evening of sky-rocketing talent - featuring Sikisa, Alexandra Haddow, Bec Hill and Jen Brister. Part of Reigning Women 2024. 

BEASTS | Bad Girl: A One Man Show

BEASTS | Bad Girl: A One Man Show

BEASTSA mixed-race guide to fucking up. 

Janine Harouni: Man’oushe

Janine Harouni: Man’oushe

2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show (Nominee). 

Janine Harouni: Man’oushe

Janine Harouni: Man’oushe

2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show (Nominee). 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Freckle Productions present STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheff… 

Bridget Christie and Comedy Friends

Bridget Christie and Comedy Friends

Bridget Christie is headlining a night of comedy in aid of Women and Children First, joined by her funny friends. 

The Best of Red Richardson

The Best of Red Richardson

Join stand-up comedian and internet life style guru Red Richardson as he delivers the best jokes he has ever written. 

Osric Omand and A Night of Cosmic Comedy

Osric Omand and A Night of Cosmic Comedy

21st Century Cox brings you a Night of Cosmic Comedy! Once again, the land of Monstopia is under threat, and it’s up to Monster Enthusiast Osric Omand and his ex-Nazi caretaker Ha… 

The Time Machine - A Comedy

The Time Machine - A Comedy

The must-see comedy of 2023 hits London this Christmas. 

A Night Of Standing Up Comedy Featuring Sam Tallent

A Night Of Standing Up Comedy Featuring Sam Tallent

Sam Tallent (“the absurd voice of a surreal generation”- The Denver Post) is a comedian, novelist and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How… 

Stick Man Relaxed Performance

Stick Man Relaxed Performance

Relaxed performances are specifically adapted for families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensory and communication disorders and th… 

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

The Ironic Bionic Man We can rebuild him! Jason is, officially Bionic, “ironically” of course, as Jason, the accident-prone, general unfortunate gobshite (t… 

Egyptian Trilogy Comedy Tour

Egyptian Trilogy Comedy Tour

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as we bring three legendary Egyptian comedians from all over the world to London. 

Stand-Up Comedy Meets Classical Piano

Stand-Up Comedy Meets Classical Piano

Aïda Lahlou presents Stand-Up Comedy Meets Classical Piano. 

The Old Man & The Pool

The Old Man & The Pool

Broadway’s greatest comic storyteller” (Deadline) Mike Birbiglia plays a strictly limited run in the West End this Autumn with his hit show The Old Man & The Pool. 

Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow

Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow

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… 

Cadenza at the Fringe 2023

Cadenza at the Fringe 2023

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… 

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating the high-stakes scenes from your favourite movies! From the breathless intensity of thrillers, or the fleeting serendipity of romance, to the s… 

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating the high-stakes scenes from your favourite movies! From the breathless intensity of thrillers, or the fleeting serendipity of romance, to the s… 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

An exclusive evening that presents the best of the year’s Fringe acts together in one evening of comedy and fine dining. 

Suicide Bummer – Explosive Queer South Asian Comedy

Suicide Bummer – Explosive Queer South Asian Comedy

The true story of a Queer, British, South Asian sex worker under pressure to marry his cousin. 

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool

‘Broadway’s greatest comic storyteller’ (Deadline. 

BBC New Comedy Showcase

BBC New Comedy Showcase

Hosted by Mark Olver, this is a showcase of some of the best new acts on the Scottish circuit! Catch them while you can! 

Black Martini

Black Martini

A new original jazz musical, set in 1970s Las Vegas. 

A Comedy of Tenors

A Comedy of Tenors

One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. 

Absolute Onions: Improv Comedy

Absolute Onions: Improv Comedy

Join some of Manchester’s finest comedy improvisers for a show that’s different every day. 

The Finger Show – An Adultish Musical Comedy Smorgasbord

The Finger Show – An Adultish Musical Comedy Smorgasbord

A ridiculous interactive combination of musical comedy, ventriloquism and fingering. 

Arguments! The Comedy Debate Show

Arguments! The Comedy Debate Show

Do you like to argue? Well, I disagree to whatever you just said. 

Still Surviving In Hong Kong – Cantonese Comedy Show

Still Surviving In Hong Kong – Cantonese Comedy Show

The first Cantonese show at this festival is coming! 2011’s funniest person in HK, Tim’s Instagram has 50k+ followers. 

The Bite, Late-Night (A Mouthful of Fringe Mayhem)

The Bite, Late-Night (A Mouthful of Fringe Mayhem)

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… 

Vida Slayman in Comedy of Terrors

Vida Slayman in Comedy of Terrors

Following sold-out shows at the Adelaide Fringe, Comedy of Terrors is coming to Edinburgh. 

Black Laughs Matter

Black Laughs Matter

All. 

Improv Comedy with Box of Frogs

Improv Comedy with Box of Frogs

Box of Frogs, Birmingham’s premier improv group, brings you a helping of high-octane improvised comedy nonsense, based entirely on your suggestions. 

Django at the Fringe: A Tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Django at the Fringe: A Tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

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… 

Rave Forever – Fringe Special feat Yogi Haughton

Rave Forever – Fringe Special feat Yogi Haughton

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 … 

Arthur's Seat Comedy Extravaganza

Arthur's Seat Comedy Extravaganza

Barry Ferns has been performing life-affirming comedy shows on Arthur’s Seat since 2007. 

Machine Man Spectacle

Machine Man Spectacle

Join us in a sensational visual performance from an object-theatre master. 

The 5th Alternative Black Comedy Showcase

The 5th Alternative Black Comedy Showcase

Our fifth year! Back with top Black international comedy acts, prize games, cabaret and giving a token straight white male comic a chance they rarely get. 

The Fringe at Prestonfield: Hosted by Christopher Biggins

The Fringe at Prestonfield: Hosted by Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins requests your pleasure for our inaugural season of cabaret and chat at this illustrious venue. 

Mixed Bills: An International Comedy Showcase

Mixed Bills: An International Comedy Showcase

Catch top comedians from the US, UK, China, Japan, Germany, Russia, Australia and Canada in this packed showcase, hosted by stand-up comedian Leah Renee. 

The White Heather Club's Fringe Ceilidh

The White Heather Club's Fringe Ceilidh

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. 

Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me

Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me

Last year’s critically acclaimed show is back for a limited run. 

I'm Doing the Edinburgh Fringe With My Grandad

I'm Doing the Edinburgh Fringe With My Grandad

Offbeat intergenerational stand-up from two of Bristol’s most inventive new comedians, Greg Curzon (‘hilarious. 

Tim Kraft Live at the Edinburgh Fringe

Tim Kraft Live at the Edinburgh Fringe

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: A Comedy/Magic Show featuring the Pundance Kid and the Flamboyant Chesney George

Dicks and Tricks: A Comedy/Magic Show featuring the Pundance Kid and the Flamboyant Chesney George

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… 

Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy

Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy

Constantly rotating line-up of the best comics at this year’s festival. 

Dog Dies Under Porch – A Comedy!

Dog Dies Under Porch – A Comedy!

Follow Bug the dog on a surreal journey of music, dance, hypnotism and experimental visual effects. 

Blink: A one-man gay rom-com

Blink: A one-man gay rom-com

After a fantastic debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022, Terry Geo’s astounding show is back! Blink gives a raw and emotional insight into modern life for an interracial coupl… 

Preppers – A Comedy About the Apocalypse(s)

Preppers – A Comedy About the Apocalypse(s)

Stuart Laws (‘A one-man episode of Arrested Development’ (Fest)) and Matt Sandstorm (unreviewed) are a new two-man comedy duo. 

Blink: A one-man gay rom-com

Blink: A one-man gay rom-com

After a fantastic debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022, Terry Geo’s astounding show is back! Blink gives a raw and emotional insight into modern life for an interracial coupl… 

Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow

Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow

For one night only, double Emmy Award nominee and star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed brings Mr Swallow back to the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Comedy for corporates: work-life balance is for losers

Comedy for corporates: work-life balance is for losers

The brave corporate professionals of the world just have to accept it. 

Talkies: Improvised Classic Hollywood Comedy

Talkies: Improvised Classic Hollywood Comedy

Inspired by the greatest rom-coms and love songs in history, this hilarious show conjures the golden age of Hollywood, improvised live before your eyes by an award-winning supergro… 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 14

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 14

One performance only. Turn up early, sell-out expected. 

Big Smoke Comedy

Big Smoke Comedy

Big Smoke Comedy is stand-up comedy with a fully improvised finale and the only show of its kind. 

Open Comedy

Open Comedy

Open Comedy: The Chortle Award-winning open mic from the Edinburgh comedy circuit comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy for one night, and one night only! A compilation of some of the show… 

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The best night of comedy on the Fringe returns! Join us for a raucous night of laughter, raising much-needed funds for Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity. 

Drag Stars of Comedy

Drag Stars of Comedy

An exclusive stand-up comedy show starring three iconic comedy drag stars. 

Comedy Hypnosis Show

Comedy Hypnosis Show

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. 

Chronically Hilarious

Chronically Hilarious

Chronically Hilarious, the new disability comedy showcase, is coming to the Museum of Comedy on August 14th at 8:30 PM. 

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Fringe First and Spirit of the Fringe award winner Apphia Campbell’s stunning solo show, inspired by the life of Nina Simone. 

Seriously Funny Comedy Show

Seriously Funny Comedy Show

Enjoy some adult comedy entertainment with The Seriously Funny Comedy Show as they complete their 2023 summer touring schedule at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Comedy Hypnosis Show

Comedy Hypnosis Show

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. 

Wiki Knows Best – Mythical Islands

Wiki Knows Best – Mythical Islands

Genre-bending voyage for every inquisitive soul and smart alec; for the adventurous, the yarn spinners. 

Class Comedy Craic

Class Comedy Craic

Vix Leyton is hosting five of Liam GreenJacket’s favourite comedians in this one-off showcase! And for no justifiable reason, prizes for the best audience members.  

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. 

Chronically Hilarious

Chronically Hilarious

Chronically Hilarious, the new disability comedy showcase, is coming to the Museum of Comedy on August 14th at 8:30 PM. 

Deaf Daniel, Black Daniel

Deaf Daniel, Black Daniel

Two very different Daniel’s. 

Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour

Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour

Winner: Comedian’s Comedian, Chortle Awards (2020). 

The Comedy Firm of Crossland & Wilkinson

The Comedy Firm of Crossland & Wilkinson

Emma Crossland and Sam Wilkinson are calling an AGM to discuss their comedy careers with you, their beloved shareholders. 

Edinburgh Fringe Fling

Edinburgh Fringe Fling

The Edinburgh Fringe Fling will debut at the Old Dr Bells Baths at this year’s Festival Fringe. 

The Comedy Firm of Crossland & Wilkinson

The Comedy Firm of Crossland & Wilkinson

Emma Crossland and Sam Wilkinson are calling an AGM to discuss their comedy careers with you, their beloved shareholders. 

Liselotte in May - absurd two-hander comedy

Liselotte in May - absurd two-hander comedy

Liselotte in May, written by Zsolt Pozsgai, is a bittersweet absurd comedy about a gentle, lonely heart. 

Matt Goldich: What If This Is The Best I Can Do?

Matt Goldich: What If This Is The Best I Can Do?

Of all the “edgy” topics comedians are afraid to talk about, the most taboo of all is failure. 

Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man

Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man

Sander Klaus is an underage soldier in America’s Civil War. 

Liselotte in May - absurd two-hander comedy

Liselotte in May - absurd two-hander comedy

Liselotte in May, written by Zsolt Pozsgai, is a bittersweet absurd comedy about a gentle, lonely heart. 

Healthy Harmonies at the Fringe

Healthy Harmonies at the Fringe

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. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Paul Black: Nostalgia

Paul Black: Nostalgia

Social media star Paul Black returns to the Fringe this year with his new stand-up show, Nostalgia, a look back into his childhood as a gay wee boy growing up in Glasgow as the son… 

My Best Judys

My Best Judys

Come and enjoy a night in celebration of one of the world’s most beloved entertainers, the one Ms Judy Garland. 

The Recovery Through Comedy Show

The Recovery Through Comedy Show

Poppyscotland are proud to introduce to the Fringe an inspirational group of Armed Forces veterans. 

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Shit – A Work In Progress

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Shit – A Work In Progress

In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. 

David Sands Stand-Up Comedy

David Sands Stand-Up Comedy

A stand-up comedy show in BSL by the funniest deaf actor in the world, David Sands (aka Chris Baker from Small World). Come and laugh with… or at… David Sands. 

Museum Late: Fringe Fridays

Museum Late: Fringe Fridays

Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours. 

Roast Battle Scotland: Fringe 2023

Roast Battle Scotland: Fringe 2023

The show that turns smack talk into an art form. 

Leith Comedy Festival Presents...

Leith Comedy Festival Presents...

One night only! Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians at the legendary Biscuit Factory in Leith. 

Irish Comedy Headliners

Irish Comedy Headliners

Top quality stand-up comedy talent from the Irish comedy scene and beyond. 

Orca Comedy Sketch Spectacular

Orca Comedy Sketch Spectacular

Featuring material written and refined in London’s famed Free Association comedy school and theatre, the ORCA Comedy Sketch Spectacular promises an eclectic variety hour of sketch … 

Oy Gay! The Queer Jewish Comedy Show

Oy Gay! The Queer Jewish Comedy Show

Two queer Jews. 

Orca Comedy Sketch Spectacular

Orca Comedy Sketch Spectacular

Featuring material written and refined in London’s famed Free Association comedy school and theatre, the ORCA Comedy Sketch Spectacular promises an eclectic variety hour of sketch … 

Show Up The Improvised Comedy Musical

Show Up The Improvised Comedy Musical

Show Up will make up a brand new, toe tapping, hilarious improvised musical based on your suggestions. 

Show Up The Improvised Comedy Musical

Show Up The Improvised Comedy Musical

Show Up will make up a brand new, toe tapping, hilarious improvised musical based on your suggestions. 

Extreme Improv Comedy Show

Extreme Improv Comedy 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… 

A Man and A Washing Machine

A Man and A Washing Machine

If with if and a washing machine We walk through it to the mood Have a scene which would bring if with if And take a look at the part you devoted to What is the difference betwee… 

Frank Sanazi's Comedy Blitzkrieg

Frank Sanazi's Comedy Blitzkrieg

Experience a full-on comedy attack of the senses as Frank brings his unrelenting mix of dark humour and extreme renditions back to the festival, in his new home within the vaults o… 

A Bit Too Much Hair

A Bit Too Much Hair

This gender euphoric cabaret is a musical paradise for thems, mens, femmes, and everyone in between. 

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

The online guide to musical comedy returns with its daily showcase of the best acts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023. 

A Man and A Washing Machine

A Man and A Washing Machine

If with if and a washing machine We walk through it to the mood Have a scene which would bring if with if And take a look at the part you devoted to What is the difference betwee… 

Gigging It Up Presents: The Comedy Sessions

Gigging It Up Presents: The Comedy Sessions

We bring you some of our favourite comedians to our sessions with a different line-up each show. 

A Hilarious Hour with Nicki

A Hilarious Hour with Nicki

Join me for my first ever one woman show. 

Brewhemia's Best of the Fest!

Brewhemia's Best of the Fest!

Brewhemia’s regular live showcase of all the best Fringe acts; bite-size tasters of the wacky, weird and wonderful delicacies of Edinburgh Fringe! With a fresh line-up each week we… 

Extreme Improv Comedy Show

Extreme Improv Comedy 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… 

A Hilarious Hour with Nicki

A Hilarious Hour with Nicki

Join me for my first ever one woman show. 

In Conversation with… Mhairi Black

In Conversation with… Mhairi Black

MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South. 

For Your Entertainment (Charity Comedy Night)

For Your Entertainment (Charity Comedy Night)

2 nights of hilarious stand up comedy in aid of the Scottish Huntingtons Association, with excellent Scottish up and coming comedians at the ready to make you laugh whilst raising … 

Rozarina Larsen presents White Fishing: A comedy show on finding your authenticity

Rozarina Larsen presents White Fishing: A comedy show on finding your authenticity

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. 

Rozarina Larsen presents White Fishing: A comedy show on finding your authenticity

Rozarina Larsen presents White Fishing: A comedy show on finding your authenticity

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. 

The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

Voloz Collective’s production of The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much is a masterclass in physical theatre. 

Amazing Prize Comedy Bingo

Amazing Prize Comedy Bingo

It’s bingo with loads and loads of prizes. 

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

A crucible in which we will forge comedy’s golden future and literal good gig, back for our 12th Fringe with yet more high-end foolishness, Permitted Heckles and a ludicrous, bount… 

Aardvark: Comedy Compilation Show

Aardvark: Comedy Compilation Show

A split-bill stand-up comedy show featuring a daily selection of the best up and coming comedians from Ireland and the UK. 

BBC New Comedy Showcase

BBC New Comedy Showcase

Hosted by Mark Olver, this is a showcase of some of the best new acts on the Scottish circuit! Catch them while you can! 

Raymond Mearns – Old Town Comedy Walking Tour

Raymond Mearns – Old Town Comedy Walking Tour

Raymond will lead you on a comedy walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

Drunk Fringe

Drunk Fringe

In Drunk Fringe, you will see some of the best comedy and variety acts after they’ve had one too many. 

Comedy With a Dry Surreal Geordie Bloke Part Zwei

Comedy With a Dry Surreal Geordie Bloke Part Zwei

Sean Craig-Turner Not-So-New Comedian of the Year 2019 finalist. 

Best of Camden Fringe

Best of Camden Fringe

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… 

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest

Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. 

Think 'n' Grin: A Solo Improv Comedy Show

Think 'n' Grin: A Solo Improv Comedy Show

Think ‘n’ Grin is a solo comedy show featuring Chicago-style narrative improvisation. 

Pleasance All-American Newcomer Comedy Gala

Pleasance All-American Newcomer Comedy Gala

An all-American line-up show, featuring the very best comedians from across the pond! Discover the freshest comedy talent on the Fringe as they make their Pleasance debuts this sum… 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

From the moment Zach Zucker's comedy alter ego Jack Tucker walks out on stage to introduce Stamptown, the audience knows they're in for something truly special. 

A Goofy Sexy Comedy Show

A Goofy Sexy Comedy Show

Two of the hottest, freshest comics bring their best jokes to Edinburgh. 

Si Deaves: Best Thing Ever

Si Deaves: Best Thing Ever

At the age of 36 Si had a baby. 

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

A one-off comedy extravaganza! For the past 38 years, the Pleasance has been the home of new comedy talent in Edinburgh. 

0 Plans: A Crowd Work Comedy Stand-up Show

0 Plans: A Crowd Work Comedy Stand-up Show

A crowd-work and stand-up comedy show with zero plans. 

Best of European Comedy – Comedians of Europe

Best of European Comedy – Comedians of Europe

Comedians of Europe is a co-operative set up in 2020 by the best european comedians working right now. 

Sofa SoFunny So Fringe

Sofa SoFunny So Fringe

Fringe version of the five-star hit comedy show by Leslie Gold (American) and Nick Kirk (not), with a different guest comedian each show. 

Best of Camden Fringe

Best of Camden Fringe

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… 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe. 

Quitting Comedy

Quitting Comedy

In this mixed-media comedic play, two young New York City comedians pull back the curtain on the dark side of comedy. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Back for a sixth year at the Fringe, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC. 

The Man with the Golden Hands

The Man with the Golden Hands

Winner of awards at FRINGEWORLD Perth, Prague Fringe, and National Arts Festival South Africa. 

Si Deaves - Best Thing Ever

Si Deaves - Best Thing Ever

At the age of 36 Si had a baby. 

10 Songs: The Best of Jollyboat

10 Songs: The Best of Jollyboat

Fringe legends Jollyboat return for the 13th year, with a show of self-assured comedy songs polished by years of rewrites, improvisations, and tweaks. 

The Birds, a New Musical Comedy!

The Birds, a New Musical Comedy!

Aristophanes’ wild fantasy, The Birds, has been reimagined as a contemporary musical comedy complete with cuckoo characters and a happy ending that soars above the footlights! 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Best of the Fest: The New Class

Best of the Fest: The New Class

The best place in town to catch rising comedy stars and your Fringe favourites. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

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… 

Fringe Act of the Year

Fringe Act of the Year

The only Fringe award entirely decided by the audience. 

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2023!

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2023!

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… 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy: Late Show

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy: Late Show

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. 

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

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… 

White Bear Comedy Club

White Bear Comedy Club

Bristol’s biggest comedy night is coming to Edinburgh! Harry Allmark shall present the best comedy acts the Edinburgh Fringe has to offer! White Bear Comedy Club is THE space for… 

Comedy Striptease

Comedy Striptease

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can’t make you laugh. 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

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… 

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Alphabet Soup – Serving Hot LGBTQIA+ Comedy Brunch

Alphabet Soup – Serving Hot LGBTQIA+ Comedy Brunch

Queer Comedy Brunch unlike any other! Strap-in and strap-on because Alphabet Soup is taking over Le Monde Hotel’s Shanghai Nightclub and serving up world-class LGBTQIA+ comedians, … 

Los Guardiola – The Comedy of Tango

Los Guardiola – The Comedy of Tango

Drawing from their expertise in commedia dell’arte, mime and Argentine tango, Los Guardiola use the universal and timeless language of movement to tell stories inspired by the wo… 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Following consecutive sold-out performances and subsequent international critical acclaim, Back To Black returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe to take you on a moving and energizing… 

Dead Man's Suitcase

Dead Man's Suitcase

The title, Dead Man’s Suitcase, doesn’t give much away and even at the end it’s a little unclear what the message of Felix Westcott’s musical is supposed to be. 

The Comedy Arcade

The Comedy Arcade

The Comedy Arcade: competitive anecdotes game. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

A Fringe institution since 1999. 

Good Grief: Five Deserts in Search of My Father. A One-Man Show by Writer Jon Lawrence

Good Grief: Five Deserts in Search of My Father. A One-Man Show by Writer Jon Lawrence

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. 

Bad Blood: A One-Man Musical

Bad Blood: A One-Man Musical

A young man visits his dying father in the ICU and uncovers a shocking revelation: his father’s secret second family. 

Tonight Only Comedy: Sid Singh & Friends

Tonight Only Comedy: Sid Singh & Friends

From the crazy mind of Sid Singh (Comic Relief, Muzlamic) comes the most diverse show on the whole Fringe! Its half comedy show and half game show as every night a brand new lineup… 

Beehavioural Problems: Something Something Autism

Beehavioural Problems: Something Something Autism

As comedian Stephen Catling ambles onto stage, clad in a novelty dog head, it's apparent that we're sitting in an absurdist comedy show. 

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

JazzMain presents Blue Note Nights. 

Anthony Schuman: Failures in Fatherhood

Anthony Schuman: Failures in Fatherhood

Mistakes are bound to happen. 

Hysterical Artefacts

Hysterical Artefacts

With so many improv troupes at the Edinburgh Fringe, it’s difficult to set yourself apart especially when you’re competing with the likes of Austentatious and Showstoppers!. 

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

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… 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Aaron Wood's Comedy Club

Aaron Wood's Comedy Club

Join Aaron Wood – one of the North West’s fastest-rising stars as he hosts this hour-long compilation show featuring some of the best acts at the Fringe this year! Each night up … 

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2023!

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2023!

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… 

Irish Comedy Showcase

Irish Comedy Showcase

We’re bringing the best Irish comedians to this late-night show for some non-pre-watershed comedy. 

Spend the Night with Tiffany Black

Spend the Night with Tiffany Black

A WIP comedy-cabaret show, tracking one woman’s life from the same night every year of her life, from childhood sleepovers to first sexual experiences and her changing relationship… 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

American Man

American Man

Country-rock crooner Sebastian Saint performs a selection of songs exploring what it means to be an American man while sharing intimate stories about life, loss, addiction, sex, an… 

Ryan Wingfield: American Comedy for Brits

Ryan Wingfield: American Comedy for Brits

American comedian Ryan Wingfield is bringing his international comedy show to his new home in the UK. 

500 Comedy Fans Can't Be Wrong

500 Comedy Fans Can't Be Wrong

A showcase of up-and-coming Scottish stand-up featuring: Chris Scott (Best Newcomer nominee, Scottish Comedy Awards): his ‘why not?’ attitude has seen Chris perform in a underw… 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh, featuring your favourite comedians from around the Fringe. 

Flamenco Fringe

Flamenco Fringe

Award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company returns with the stunning flamenco music and dance they are known for. 

Liars & Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

Liars & Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

Liars & Clowns returns to Edinburgh to showcase the best alternative comedians from around the festival. 

Canadian Comedy Showcase

Canadian Comedy Showcase

Canada produces some of the best comedians in the world. 

The Insider

The Insider

Look into the human face of greed – live acting, visuals and a binaural soundscape that gives you the chills. 

Sauchiehall Comedy Club Presents

Sauchiehall Comedy Club Presents

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… 

Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble

Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble

A disturbing yet absurdly funny portrait of toxic masculinity. 

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

The Mountebank Comedy Walk is the hysterical, historical and completely original walking tour of Edinburgh led by professional local award-winning comedian Daniel Downie. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, cabaret, family entertainment and circus, all prepared for you in our glorious Spiegeltent. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

Man of the Century

Man of the Century

Jay Sodagar returns with his brand-new stand-up show. 

Best Comedy Show Edinburgh Fringe

Best Comedy Show Edinburgh Fringe

Woah. 

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

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… 

Scotland's Best Comedians at the Fringe

Scotland's Best Comedians at the Fringe

A selection of Scotland’s best comedians hosted by five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ross Leslie. 

101 Comedy – Club Free

101 Comedy – Club Free

‘Funny. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. 

A Bookish Comedy Show

A Bookish Comedy Show

***** (Dircksey. 

Gigl Comedy

Gigl Comedy

Gigl run some of the best comedy gigs in London, and it’s now time for their Edinburgh debut! Come along and see some of the best, up-and-coming comedians gigging in the UK right… 

Wholesome Prison Blues: Wicked Comedy for (Mostly) Good People

Wholesome Prison Blues: Wicked Comedy for (Mostly) Good People

WPB are six rising comedy stars who’ve been performing in prisons across Scotland since November 2022. 

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Returning for its fourth year, Henry Ginsberg presents a possibly anarchic, probably slightly depraved and almost certainly alcohol-fuelled showcase of the best stand-up comedy fro… 

Lee Kyle: England's Best Comedian

Lee Kyle: England's Best Comedian

Lee Kyle has been a comedian for 14 years and very good for the last few. 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a whole new showcase of acts to Edinburgh. 

Comedy Caper

Comedy Caper

Comedy Caper’s a mixed-bill show with an ever-changing and always exciting line-up. 

Best of Irish

Best of Irish

Fresh from their hugely popular Irish TV show, The Craic Den Comedy Club joins forces with two of Ireland’s top comedy MC’s, Eddie Mullarkey and Brian Gallagher, presenting the bes… 

Marcus Ryan – The Hitchhiker's Guide to Comedy

Marcus Ryan – The Hitchhiker's Guide to Comedy

International, crowd-favourite vagabond, Marcus Ryan (BBC, ABC, Amazon, WatchMojo, SiriusXM), has sold out tours on six continents and 50+ countries. 

5 Mistakes That Changed History

5 Mistakes That Changed History

In 5 Mistakes That Changed History, host Paul Coulter establishes the self-evident premise, that this will be something of a comical TED Talk about some fascinating moments that sh… 

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Strikes Back!

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Strikes Back!

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… 

Adam Riley: Late-Night Comedy in the Afternoon

Adam Riley: Late-Night Comedy in the Afternoon

Looking for dark and dirty jokes but want to go to bed early? Then look no further! Join Adam Riley for an hour of flaps-to-the-wall stand-up from the man they couldn’t cancel beca… 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Great value lunchtime comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics. 

James Nokise: God Damn Fancy Man

James Nokise: God Damn Fancy Man

Returning for another year, God Damn Fancy Man is the critically acclaimed show from internationally award-winning comedian James Nokise. 

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt

In Frank Skinner's Thirty Years of Dirt (a clever pun I shamefully only just got this second), Skinner proves exactly what makes him such a dab hand at this comedy malarkey. 

LOLyamorous: A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

LOLyamorous: A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

First Dates meets Graham Norton’s Red Chair Stories in this hilarious interactive dating chat show. 

The Gong of Edinburgh: Comedy Gong Show

The Gong of Edinburgh: Comedy Gong Show

Gong Shows have launched the careers of several famous comedians. 

Craig Wilson: Comedy Ninja (WIP)

Craig Wilson: Comedy Ninja (WIP)

Craig Wilson is a nice boy. 

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious is a comedy panel show with a science twist, where comedians perform very different stand-up comedy sets around the same theme. 

The Ice Hole: A Cardboard Comedy

The Ice Hole: A Cardboard Comedy

They say a picture can tell a thousand words, but it turns out that if it is drawn on cardboard, it can tell a thousand more. 

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers is a spicy mix of outrageous queer comedians, cabaret and drag acts. 

Sounds Proper Comedy's Hot Picks

Sounds Proper Comedy's Hot Picks

Sounds Proper Comedy’s Hot Picks is a fast-paced one-hour stand-up showcase, featuring a diverse range of comedians, all performing their own shows at the Fringe. 

3's Comedy: Late Nights

3's Comedy: Late Nights

The night is young and 3’s Comedy: Late Nights is here to make you laugh with an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. 

PG Hits! Family-Friendly Comedy Club

PG Hits! Family-Friendly Comedy Club

Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs up and down the country and abroad, just without the swearing! PG Hits is a professional stand-… 

Lucas O'Neil: Emotional Man

Lucas O'Neil: Emotional Man

Lucas (Comedy Central) built his career talking about his family on stage. 

Philipp and Phriends: A Late Night Comedy Show

Philipp and Phriends: A Late Night Comedy Show

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. 

Comedy in the Dark – Late

Comedy in the Dark – Late

A late night version of the sell-out unique show. 

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

24 different award-winning or nominated comedians perform their full shows, recorded for Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. See FringeSpecials.com for listings. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Back for our 18th Fringe, we remain adamant that just because you’re six, you shouldn’t miss out on the festival’s best stand-ups and sketch acts! And just because you’re an adult … 

Big Value Comedy Show

Big Value Comedy Show

Longest running mixed-bill, star-finding show on the Fringe. 

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret from the Fringe returns with an all-star diverse rotating cast of international and regional seasoned artists in the genre. 

Jon – The Music Man

Jon – The Music Man

Jon Lawrence has entertained thousands of children all over the world over the last ten years with his collection of silly songs which encourage the children to sing, dance, laugh … 

Best of Northern Irish

Best of Northern Irish

A showcase of up-and-coming and established Northern Irish talent, hosted by William Thompson (BBC New Comedy Award 2021) and Micky Bartlett ‘A natural stand-up with more than a to… 

Sexy Circus Sideshow

Sexy Circus Sideshow

Sexy Circus Sideshow succeeds in being sexy, and includes both circus and sideshow. 

The Many Colours of Comedy: A Prism Comedy Variety Show

The Many Colours of Comedy: A Prism Comedy Variety Show

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. 

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

We can rebuild him! Jason is officially Bionic – ironically of course – as Jason, the accident prone, general unfortunate gobshite (to no want of his own) is now half man, half… 

3's Comedy: Afternoons

3's Comedy: Afternoons

You’ve had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3’s Comedy: Afternoons. 

Best in Class

Best in Class

Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize winners 2022. 

2023 Asian Daddy, Dead: Pitch-Black Humour Guaranteed!

2023 Asian Daddy, Dead: Pitch-Black Humour Guaranteed!

Emerging from the ashes of her father’s death, Moni Zhang brings you a dark and hilarious comedy show that will leave you gasping for air. 

Aaaaaand now! Teknicolour Smoof Comedy Club

Aaaaaand now! Teknicolour Smoof Comedy Club

Shropshire’s crazy-named grassroots comedy club comes to the Edinburgh Fringe with a daily line-up of five different comedians. 

RVG's International Comedy Club

RVG's International Comedy Club

Hello, asalaam alaikum, bienvenido and welcome to RVG’s International Comedy Club! Resident MC of Malaysia’s first comedy cub Rizal Van Geyzel (as seen on Comedy Central) introduce… 

The Bite (A Mouthful of Fringe Madness)

The Bite (A Mouthful of Fringe Madness)

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… 

One Man 12 Angry Men

One Man 12 Angry Men

In a world where one man can be one character, Alexander Richmond dares to be twelve of them. 

Oddity Comedy

Oddity Comedy

This is Oddity Comedy: A show so funny, even the name is fun to say! We are a comedy showcase featuring the best alternative acts on the UK circuit. 

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

A stand-up comedy showcase featuring the very best comedians from Australia and New Zealand at the Fringe. 

The Black Blues Brothers

The Black Blues Brothers

An acrobatic spoof of the movie The Blues Brothers, with plenty of flips and stunts weaved in alongside some clowning. 

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion – We’ll be bringing together the best Irish acts, all of whom are performing their shows at the Fringe, and getting them to do their funniest club sets. 

3's Comedy: Mornings

3's Comedy: Mornings

Start your day off with a laugh as 3’s Comedy: Mornings brings together Luka Muller, Peter Jones and Ben Searle, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a new hour of hi… 

666 Black Widows: The Web of Dark Comedy

666 Black Widows: The Web of Dark Comedy

The night is dark and full of laughs with Black Widows, where the boldest female comedians come to push boundaries and tackle taboo topics. 

The Opera Comedy Show

The Opera Comedy Show

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… 

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating the high-stakes scenes from your favourite movies! From the breathless intensity of thrillers, or the fleeting serendipity of romance, to the s… 

Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show

Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show

Phil Ellis. 

The Northern Irish Comedy Protocol

The Northern Irish Comedy Protocol

The Northern Irish Comedy Protocol is a showcase highlighting the best brand-new comedy talent from the new explosion in Northern Irish comedy (that is probably more of a triggerin… 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome. 

The Asian Comedy Showcase!

The Asian Comedy Showcase!

From the East to Edinburgh, it’s The Asian Comedy Showcase! Catch some of the best Asian acts (and one token white person) from all over the world! Our acts have been seen on the B… 

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

A fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. 

The Queer Comedy Club Fringe

The Queer Comedy Club 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 Ince – MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy

Robin Ince – MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy

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… 

Mark Black: Chindiana Jones

Mark Black: Chindiana Jones

As Mark Black visits the doctors for looking for a diagnosis, he takes us through the chaos with a set written by ADHD itself. 

Married at First Sleight

Married at First Sleight

In Married at First Sleight, married magicians Kat and Alan Hudson introduce their show with boundless enthusiasm, demonstraing the obvious chemistry you'd hope to witness from… 

Juliette Burton: No Brainer

Juliette Burton: No Brainer

Juliette Burton opens her new show, No Brainer, clad in a t-shirt emblazoned with the typically Burtonesque "Brains are the new tits". 

Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn and Portered

Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn and Portered

As 90s TV star Gail Porter walks onstage, she confidently addresses the fact that her mic isn't working, and, in doing so, somehow wins the audience over more than she may have… 

Crash and Burns: A New Comedy

Crash and Burns: A New Comedy

The holiday meal gone wrong is a classic sitcom episode and genre of comedy, as surprise revelations and drama abound. 

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Where do you go when your role models let you down? Join award-winning comedian and jumped-up pantry boy Sian on a journey through masculinity and gender identity via Salford Lads … 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

A line-up show featuring the top three acts from the 2022 edition of So You Think You’re Funny? The UK’s biggest new comedy competition, with Joshua Bethania, Pravanya Pillay and J… 

Petting Zoo Comedy

Petting Zoo Comedy

Live comedy with live animals. 

The Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show

The Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show

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… 

Luke Kempner in Gritty Police Drama: A One-Man Musical

Luke Kempner in Gritty Police Drama: A One-Man Musical

Star of Spitting Image (Britbox), Steph’s Packed Lunch (Channel 4) impressionist Luke Kempner brings his one-man British Police Drama to Edinburgh. 

David O'Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

David O'Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

The dishevelled prince of £10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. 

A Comedy of Operas

A Comedy of Operas

If you think that opera is performed by a bunch of clowns, this is the show for you. 

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand the Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand the Man, Myself

Do you have a critical inner voice? Join Alexander as he interrogates his own, tries to kill it, then comes for yours. 

Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly

Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly

In Absolute Monopoly, host Benjamin Alborough proves himself a Milburn Pennybags (aka Mr Monopoly) for the 21st Century. 

Comedy Reserve at the Courtyard

Comedy Reserve at the Courtyard

Catch four of the best up-and-coming comedy acts in the 17th year of the Comedy Reserve, hand-picked by the Pleasance and supported by the Charlie Hartill Fund. 

SHOWCASE FROM THE FRINGE

SHOWCASE FROM THE FRINGE

Kym Nash hosts 70 Minutes of some of Reckless Comedy’s favourite up and coming acts on the circuit. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Janine Harouni: Man'oushe

Janine Harouni: Man'oushe

Janine thought she knew her family. 

Dominique Salerno: The Box Show

Dominique Salerno: The Box Show

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… 

Comedy Reserve at the Dome

Comedy Reserve at the Dome

Catch four of the best up-and-coming comedy acts in the 17th year of the Comedy Reserve, hand-picked by the Pleasance and supported by the Charlie Hartill Fund. 

How to Flirt: The TED XXX Talk

How to Flirt: The TED XXX Talk

How to Flirt: The TED XXX Talk is a fun and interactive comedy lecture with a lot going for it. 

Man Shed

Man Shed

How does a man find his purpose when he grows older and all the major life events come thick and fast? Should he retire to the solitude of The Shed as usual and escape from the wor… 

Best Man

Best Man

Cathal is 30, flirty, and having a breakdown at his best friend’s wedding. 

Adam Kay: Undoctored – This is Going to Hurt... More

Adam Kay: Undoctored – This is Going to Hurt... More

As Adam Kay closes in on becoming a household name, he is evidently an Edinburghhold name, packing out the prestigious Pleasance Grand to brimming point. 

Yoga with Jillian – A New Comedy

Yoga with Jillian – A New Comedy

‘Such a discovery is playwright Lia Romeo’ ***** (TheaterMania. 

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome

After over 30 years in the business, impressionist legend Jon Culshaw finally debuts his one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Hysterical

Hysterical

Fierce, feminist, and f*cking funny. 

SHOWCASE FROM THE FRINGE

SHOWCASE FROM THE FRINGE

Kym Nash hosts 70 Minutes of some of Reckless Comedy’s favourite up and coming acts on the circuit. 

Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragons Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest (Ends Aug 27th)

Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragons Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest (Ends Aug 27th)

Tartan Tabletop: The Neverending Quest is not your average improv show. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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… 

WONDER DRUG: A Comedy About Cystic Fibrosis

WONDER DRUG: A Comedy About Cystic Fibrosis

Charlie has cystic fibrosis, a condition that causes a build-up of mucus. 

The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction

The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction

The Umbilical Brothers (Shane and David Umbilical) are two multi-award-winning Australian actor-comics who have created a genuinely fresh and modern style of comedy show, combining… 

Stark Bollock Naked

Stark Bollock Naked

Stark Bollock Naked does exactly what it says on the tin - minus the bollocks. 

Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80s Spectacular

Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80s Spectacular

As hypnotist Matt Hale enters the stage to '80s music, in '80s clothing, it is apparent this is going to be a very '80s hypnosis show. 

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

Australia’s premier First Nations comedians bring huge belly laughs from the heart of the wide brown land. 

Beyond the Little Black Dress

Beyond the Little Black Dress

From design classics to cutting-edge catwalk creations, Beyond the Little Black Dress deconstructs this iconic garment and examines the radical power of the colour black in fashion… 

Best of Three

Best of Three

“Best of Three” by Nurit Chinn is a dark and funny world premiere about our compulsion to relive a past that haunts us. 

Best of Three

Best of Three

“Best of Three” by Nurit Chinn is a dark and funny world premiere about our compulsion to relive a past that haunts us. 

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Do you have a critical inner voice? Join Alexander as he interrogates his own, tries to kill it, then comes for yours. 

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Do you have a critical inner voice? Join Alexander as he interrogates his own, tries to kill it, then comes for yours. 

Metroland Comedy LIVE!

Metroland Comedy LIVE!

The remarkably unacclaimed Metroland Comedy are taking their online madness to the stage! Bringing you an all new sketch show that promises laughter, profanity and a generous use o… 

Metroland Comedy LIVE!

Metroland Comedy LIVE!

The remarkably unaclaimed Metroland Comedy are taking their online madness to the stage! Bringing you an all new sketch show that promises laughter, profanity and a generous use of… 

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele brings all her very best new jokes, ideas and wisdom to Durham. 

Lynn T. Walsh: Before The Drugs Kick In (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

Lynn T. Walsh: Before The Drugs Kick In (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

One of America’s top comedians, Lynn T. 

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele brings all her very best new jokes, ideas and wisdom to Durham. 

Best of Four New Plays!

Best of Four New Plays!

BEST COMEDY OF ‘Four New Plays’ curated by Rachel Stockdale & Ben Storey Four New Plays showcases local creatives and the diverse voices in the North East. 

Hysterical Artefacts

Hysterical Artefacts

Shellshock! Improvised Comedy’s crack team of historians has unearthed evidence of never-before-seen stories from years past! Join our museum curator as we unveil a hilarious brand… 

Grow Up Magic Man

Grow Up Magic Man

After a SELL OUT run at Durham Fringe 2022: Magic Circle Magician & Star of The Magic Corner Tom Bolton is back. 

WatchList: a KEITH sketch comedy show

WatchList: a KEITH sketch comedy show

KEITH. 

Best of Four New Plays!

Best of Four New Plays!

BEST COMEDY OF ‘Four New Plays’ curated by Rachel Stockdale & Ben Storey Four New Plays showcases local creatives and the diverse voices in the North East. 

Grow Up Magic Man

Grow Up Magic Man

Magic Circle Magician & Star of The Magic Corner Tom Bolton presents: GROW UP MAGIC MAN. 

Comedy Singhtral

Comedy Singhtral

Amarpal had the fortune and misfortune of being brought up in Bradford by working class parents but falling into the bland trapdoor of middle aged and middle class monotony. 

Hysterical Artefacts

Hysterical Artefacts

Shellshock! Improvised Comedy’s crack team of historians has unearthed evidence of never-before-seen stories from years past! Join our museum curator as we unveil a hilarious brand… 

WatchList: a KEITH sketch comedy show

WatchList: a KEITH sketch comedy show

KEITH. 

Comedy Singhtral

Comedy Singhtral

Amarpal had the fortune and misfortune of being brought up in Bradford by working class parents but falling into the bland trapdoor of middle aged and middle class monotony. 

Penge Comedy Festival

Penge Comedy Festival

 

Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail (WIP) - Penge Comedy Festival

Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail (WIP) - Penge Comedy Festival

Star of Mock the Week, QI and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Olga Koch, got a master’s degree and she won’t shut up about it. 

Gay Witch Sex Cult - Penge Comedy Festival

Gay Witch Sex Cult - Penge Comedy Festival

A sticky, spooky horror comedy about gender reveal parties, demons from hell, and above all, a Gay Witch Sex Cult (a sex cult for gay witches)As Kaelan Trough and his husband celeb… 

Andy Barr's Ill Defined Extravaganza - Penge Comedy Festival

Andy Barr's Ill Defined Extravaganza - Penge Comedy Festival

You sense the presence of an Extravaganza. 

Footface: How To Radiate Sexual Allure - Penge Comedy Festival

Footface: How To Radiate Sexual Allure - Penge Comedy Festival

How to achieve a powerful and radiant sexual allure. 

Polite Notice: Comedian Sean Morley Has Been Banned From Penge Comedy Festival

Polite Notice: Comedian Sean Morley Has Been Banned From Penge Comedy Festival

If any staff or patrons see Comedian Sean Morley on the premises of festival grounds please go to red alert. 

Ali Brice: I'm More Interested In What You Have To Say - Penge Comedy Festival

Ali Brice: I'm More Interested In What You Have To Say - Penge Comedy Festival

What is confidence? Can it be obtained if you don't have any? Is 36 too late to start being assertive? I've almost made my mind up, but I'm more interested in what you … 

Shyma: Threats & Violence (WIP) - Penge Comedy Festival

Shyma: Threats & Violence (WIP) - Penge Comedy Festival

An absurdist menagerie of clown, characters and non- sequiturs. 

Michael Brunström: A Sequence of Baffling Enclaves - Penge Comedy Festival

Michael Brunström: A Sequence of Baffling Enclaves - Penge Comedy Festival

Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian based in London, a member of Weirdos Comedy Collective and winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. 

Lulu Popplewell: Actually Actually - Penge Comedy Festival

Lulu Popplewell: Actually Actually - Penge Comedy Festival

Lulu Popplewell is a recovering addict, failed 'Love Actually' child actor, and hilarious comedian. 

Adam Larter: *Cricket Noises* - Penge Comedy Festival

Adam Larter: *Cricket Noises* - Penge Comedy Festival

Adam has set off for the wilderness, determined to find meaning in solitude, embracing a new life of nothing but moss-covered rocks and the sound of crickets. 

Hannah Platt: Work in Progress - Penge Comedy Festival

Hannah Platt: Work in Progress - Penge Comedy Festival

Work in progress show from BBC NCA Finalist Hannah Platt. 

Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly - Penge Comedy Festival

Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly - Penge Comedy Festival

Monopoly is a terrible game. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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 … 

Whole Lotta Comedy at FUSE International

Whole Lotta Comedy at FUSE International

About the show Join Whole Lotta Comedy where the comedians of the future perform for you today. 

Best of Brighton Fringe: Theatre

Best of Brighton Fringe: Theatre

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… 

Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me

Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me

After 21 years and 224 days Hal's back being single. 

Ballet Black: Pioneers

Ballet Black: Pioneers

Pioneers: Ballet Black is an inspired pairing of dance pieces, both in terms of subject matter and in their exploratory choreography. 

Behold! The Monkey Jesus - a (kind of) restoration comedy

Behold! The Monkey Jesus - a (kind of) restoration comedy

From the extraordinary story of Cecilia Giménez (Mary Tillett), writer Joe Wiltshire Smith has created a beautifully crafted play that embraces her innocence and resilience, while… 

Beyond a Joke Comedy Gala

Beyond a Joke Comedy Gala

Back the budding comics standing up for charity. 

The Third Man

The Third Man

Graham Greene’s brilliant story – which was made into a landmark film and published as a novella – now comes to the stage in a new musical written by Christopher … 

Wandsworth Arts Fringe

Wandsworth Arts Fringe

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… 

Extravaganza 3: Fringe Benefits

Extravaganza 3: Fringe Benefits

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… 

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2023

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2023

An opportunity to explore Buddhism, meditation and also Buddhism’s relationship to the arts. 

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2023

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2023

An opportunity to explore Buddhism, meditation and also Buddhism’s relationship to the arts. 

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2023 Brighton Fringe. 

Lewis Black: Off The Rails

Lewis Black: Off The Rails

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. 

Brighton Film Studios Tour

Brighton Film Studios Tour

Join us for an exciting behind the scenes look at the film and TV world at the Screen and Film School Brighton’s newest site. 

Brighton Film Studios Tour

Brighton Film Studios Tour

Join us for an exciting behind the scenes look at the film and TV world at Screen and Film School Brighton’s newest site, which is one of the only film lots of its kind on the so… 

'Viewpoints' Masterclass with Screen & Film School Brighton

'Viewpoints' Masterclass with Screen & Film School Brighton

Viewpoints is an immersive physical theatre training process led by international multidisciplinary creative industry experts - theatre maker Erwin Maas and actor/cinematographer G… 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Joe Black: Live At Brighton Spiegeltent

Joe Black: Live At Brighton Spiegeltent

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Joe Black: Live At Brighton Spiegeltent

Joe Black: Live At Brighton Spiegeltent

Join Drag Race UK Season 2 and cabaret legend Joe Black, as he returns to Brighton Fringe festival for an evening of musical mischief, vaudevillian villainy and cabaret chaos in th… 

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

A show about hating yourself and, amongst other things, choosing not to. 

Black@Sussex Artist Talk: 'Inside/Outside' with Eddie Otchere

Black@Sussex Artist Talk: 'Inside/Outside' with Eddie Otchere

The other history of photography, encapsulated in the work of Vanley Burke, Neil Kenlock and Charlie Phillips, shares overlapping stories of absence, resistance and emergence that … 

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

A show about hating yourself and, amongst other things, choosing not to. 

Elf Lyons: Comedy

Elf Lyons: Comedy

Elf Lyons will perform an hour of anarchic comedy. 

The Comedy Hole

The Comedy Hole

The Comedy Hole is a standup comedy collective based in Warsaw, Poland. 

PACE ARTS MARKET PLACE & Black Brighton Market

PACE ARTS MARKET PLACE & Black Brighton Market

In partnership with Black Brighton Market, the Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) brings you a vibrant market place featuring arts & craft stalls, pop up performances, a cultural… 

Black@Sussex Artist Talk: 'Deep History' with Photographer Charlie Phillips

Black@Sussex Artist Talk: 'Deep History' with Photographer Charlie Phillips

Charlie Phillip’s life in photography is mirrored in his stories. 

PACE MARKET PLACE & Black Brighton Market

PACE MARKET PLACE & Black Brighton Market

In partnership with Black Brighton Market, the Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) brings you a vibrant market place featuring arts & craft stalls, pop up performances, a cultural… 

PACE ARTS MARKET PLACE with Black Brighton Market & Kymara

PACE ARTS MARKET PLACE with Black Brighton Market & Kymara

In partnership with Black Brighton Market, the Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) brings you a vibrant market place featuring arts & craft stalls, pop up performances, a cultural… 

PACE ARTS MARKET PLACE with Black Brighton Market & Kymara

PACE ARTS MARKET PLACE with Black Brighton Market & Kymara

In partnership with Black Brighton Market, the Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) brings you a vibrant market place featuring arts & craft stalls, pop up performances, a cultural… 

The Comedy Hole

The Comedy Hole

The Comedy Hole is a standup comedy collective based in Warsaw, Poland. 

An evening of Piano Music at Brighton Unitarian Church by Yosi Marshall : Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Janacek and jazz pieces.

An evening of Piano Music at Brighton Unitarian Church by Yosi Marshall : Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Janacek and jazz pieces.

Yosi will be playing an exciting programme of classical music to herald the start of summer including Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata ,Partita no. 

Flopbusters: Improvised Comedy Movie

Flopbusters: Improvised Comedy Movie

Flopbusters - An Improvised Movie is an improvised comedy show where a movie will be written and performed in-front of your eyes. 

Brighton Swing All-Stars

Brighton Swing All-Stars

The Brighton Swing Community are back for our annual Fringe afternoons of music and dancing, in one of the festival’s most iconic venues! Our All-Stars band features musicians fro… 

Middle Rage: An Engaging Comedy Staging about Aging and Raging

Middle Rage: An Engaging Comedy Staging about Aging and Raging

Your 20s are glorious; your 30s are a joy. 

Flopbusters: Improvised Comedy Movie

Flopbusters: Improvised Comedy Movie

Flopbusters - An Improvised Movie is an improvised comedy show where a movie will be written and performed in-front of your eyes. 

Black Panther in Concert

Black Panther in Concert

Experience the European Premiere of Black Panther in Concert as part of the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert series. 

Komedia's Comedy Caravan

Komedia's Comedy Caravan

Komedia Comedy Club joins Brighton Fringe Festival’s exciting new pop-up stage Caravanserai! Experience Komedia’s award-winning live comedy show, featuring two top stand-up acts … 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Brighton Swing All-Stars

Brighton Swing All-Stars

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Komedia's Comedy Caravan

Komedia's Comedy Caravan

Komedia Comedy Club joins Caravanserai, Brighton Fringe Festival’s exciting new pop-up stage, Luna Parc, and presents Komedia’s Comedy Caravan! Experience Komedia’s award-wi… 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Family Friendly Pick of the Fringe

Family Friendly Pick of the Fringe

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… 

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

A quick-fire improvised sketch show chock full of death-defying improv, fast-paced performing and silly short comedy sketches. 

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

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… 

Middle Rage: An Engaging Comedy Staging about Aging and Raging

Middle Rage: An Engaging Comedy Staging about Aging and Raging

Your 20s are glorious; your 30s are a joy. 

That One-Liner Bloke's Comedy Show

That One-Liner Bloke's Comedy Show

Kevin O’Brien in That One-Liner Bloke’s Comedy Show. A must see show for fans of one-liner jokes. 

That One-Liner Bloke's Comedy Show

That One-Liner Bloke's Comedy Show

Kevin O’Brien in That One-Liner Bloke’s Comedy Show. A must see show for fans of one-liner jokes. 

Russ Dewbury's Brighton Jazz Rooms Dance Fiesta!

Russ Dewbury's Brighton Jazz Rooms Dance Fiesta!

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Russ Dewbury's Brighton Jazz Rooms Dance Fiesta!

Russ Dewbury's Brighton Jazz Rooms Dance Fiesta!

DJ Russ Dewbury brings his iconic Brighton Jazz Rooms Club night to the Spiegeltent for a rip roaring debut! The Jazz Rooms opened in 1987 and ran every weekend for an incredible 2… 

The Black Market Burlesque

The Black Market Burlesque

Love the circus? Movies? Burlesque? Join us for a smashing burlesque extravaganza from The Black Market- expect Moulin Rouge magic, Greatest Showman sing-a-long faves, and audaciou… 

Arthur Smith: My First 75 Years in Comedy

Arthur Smith: My First 75 Years in Comedy

”There are Edinburgh Fringe legends and then there is Arthur Smith” Bruce Dessau (The Times) This is Arthur Smith’s love letter to the world of comedy and the playground of the… 

The Black Market Burlesque

The Black Market Burlesque

The Black Market is bringing the fabulous 1940’s back to Brighton! Who is ‘The Black Market’? The black markets of WW2 were unique to each location, they popped up unexpectedl… 

Arthur Smith: My First 75 Years in Comedy

Arthur Smith: My First 75 Years in Comedy

”There are Edinburgh Fringe legends and then there is Arthur Smith’ Bruce Dessau” (Times). 

Suspiciously Elvis LIVE at the Brighton Fringe

Suspiciously Elvis LIVE at the Brighton Fringe

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… 

The Future of Brighton Fringe

The Future of 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. 

Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First

Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First

Come and enjoy a night of great comedy to help support women, children, mothers, and babies in some of the world’s most rural, remote communities. 

The Future of Brighton Fringe

The Future of 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. 

The Funny Mummies Comedy Gala

The Funny Mummies Comedy Gala

What’s better than a night out of the house? An afternoon out of the house laughing your pelvic floor off! Don’t miss this amazing afternoon of some of the festival’s funniest com… 

The Funny Mummies Comedy Gala

The Funny Mummies Comedy Gala

What’s better than a night out of the house? An afternoon out of the house laughing your pelvic floor off! Don’t miss this amazing afternoon of some of the festival’s funniest com… 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? The Edinburgh Fringe Favourite comes to Brighton, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC. 

Komedia Presents: Comedy Club 4 Kids

Komedia Presents: Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Alternative Comedy Show

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Alternative Comedy Show

An alternative night of stand-up comedy hosted by Captain Breadbeard and Davy Scones! 

Fat Goose Goes Brighton

Fat Goose Goes Brighton

Fat Goose Goes Brighton is a stand up comedy show featuring international and award winning comedians from around the world. 

Gary Sansome: Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Gary Sansome: Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? The Edinburgh Fringe Favourite comes to Brighton, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC. 

Komedia Presents: Comedy Club 4 Kids

Komedia Presents: Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

Fat Goose Goes Brighton

Fat Goose Goes Brighton

Fat Goose Goes Brighton is a stand up comedy show featuring international and award winning comedians from around the world. 

Black Sheep Comedy

Black Sheep Comedy

Three comedians performing dark, vulgar and irreverent stand-up comedy from the very depths of their damned souls. 

Sofa SoFunny! So Fringe

Sofa SoFunny! So Fringe

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… 

Black Sheep Comedy

Black Sheep Comedy

Three stand-ups performing twenty minutes of comedy from the very depths of their damned souls. 

Sofa SoFunny! So Fringe

Sofa SoFunny! So Fringe

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… 

Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man

Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man

Silly, dark and surreal character comedy in Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man. 

Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man

Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man

Silly, dark and surreal character comedy in Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man. 

The Man In The Shed

The Man In The Shed

Meet the Man in the Shed, a man of his (own) time. 

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse captured the world with her unique vocal stylings and unapologetic lyrics combined with a sassy, yet dark brooding personality. 

The Man In The Shed

The Man In The Shed

Meet the Man in the Shed, a man of his (own) time. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

As one of the most iconic members of the 27 club, Amy Winehouse left an indelible impression, not just on popular music, but on popular culture as a whole. 

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Jumping off a killer UK tour supporting Adam Ant, Laurie Black is here to synthrock the Bosco down in style. 

Future Jazz At The Fringe

Future Jazz At The Fringe

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Fringe Academy: How to Attract an Audience with FringeReview

Fringe Academy: How to Attract an Audience with FringeReview

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. 

Comedy Singhtral

Comedy Singhtral

A stand-up phenomenon that’s highly likely to be deported by the Government. 

Fringe Academy: How to Attract an Audience with FringeReview

Fringe Academy: How to Attract an Audience with FringeReview

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. 

Last Man Standing (Work in Progress)

Last Man Standing (Work in Progress)

7 people are about to have a very bad day, but which will be the last man standing? Join comedian and author Aidan Goatley in his first play - a dark absurdist satire that proves, … 

Last Man Standing (Work in Progress)

Last Man Standing (Work in Progress)

7 people are about to have a very bad day, but which will be the last man standing? Join comedian and author Aidan Goatley in his first play - a dark absurdist satire that proves, … 

Comedy Singhtral

Comedy Singhtral

A stand-up phenomenon that’s highly likely to be deported by the Government. 

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating high-stakes scenes from your favourite movies! From the breathless intensity of thrillers, or the fleeting serendipity of romance, to the smoot… 

Project COMEDY: Gag's Army

Project COMEDY: Gag's Army

Project COMEDY: Gag’s Army. 

Project COMEDY: Gag's Army

Project COMEDY: Gag's Army

Project COMEDY: Gag’s Army. 

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating high-stakes scenes from your favourite movies! From the breathless intensity of thrillers, or the fleeting serendipity of romance, to the smoot… 

Fringe at Falmer 2023

Fringe at Falmer 2023

MAY 13th (Saturday, 5. 

The DAFTAS Winning Comedy Shorts

The DAFTAS Winning Comedy Shorts

Watch award-winning short spoofs brought to you by The DAFTAS - an annual short spoof film challenge. 

Bax: The legend of the man with superglue fingers

Bax: The legend of the man with superglue fingers

Way out west there was this fella, a fella by the name of Bax. 

Fringe at Falmer 2023

Fringe at Falmer 2023

May 13th - THE COPPER FAMILY May 20th - THE AMITY SINGERS May 27th - BELLADONNA, Sue Mileham, Soprano, Jane Plessner, Clarinet and Nicola Grunberg, Piano 

Bax: The legend of the man with superglue fingers

Bax: The legend of the man with superglue fingers

Way out west there was this fella, a fella by the name of Bax. 

The DAFTAS Winning Comedy Shorts

The DAFTAS Winning Comedy Shorts

The DAFTAS brings their award-winning short comedy films to Brighton Fringe. 

Man of a Thousand Farces

Man of a Thousand Farces

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Man of a Thousand Farces

Man of a Thousand Farces

“Very dark, very funny clown”- Metro “What a great act. 

Comedy Carp

Comedy Carp

A brand new collection of up and coming comedic talent from around the south of England and Wales. 

The Comedy of Errors - Globe

The Comedy of Errors - Globe

See double this summer as The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s madcap comedy about long-lost siblings and mistaken identities, unravels in the Globe Theatre. 

Comedy Carp

Comedy Carp

A brand new collection of up and coming comedic talent from around the south of England and Wales. 

Spiegel: Heart of the Fringe

Spiegel: Heart of the Fringe

Special charity showcase for Clowns Without Borders, your support spreads laughter and joy to children and families living in crisis throughout the world. 

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

These amazing tours happen in May as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival. 

Spiegel: Heart of the Fringe

Spiegel: Heart of the Fringe

If Fringe tickets are SOLD OUT visit www. 

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele brings all her very best new jokes, ideas and wisdom to Brighton. 

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2023

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2023

Kings, Queens, and everything in between Inclusive, radical and hella creative, it’s Brighton’s Big Drag Pageant! The hottest ticket of last year’s Fringe returns for the 2023 ed… 

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2023

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2023

Kings, Queens, and everything in between Talent, diversity, creativity, and nerve. 

Fringe Networking Drinks

Fringe Networking Drinks

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… 

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele brings all her very best new jokes, ideas and wisdom to Brighton. 

Fringe Networking Drinks

Fringe Networking Drinks

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… 

Tours of Saint Michael's Church Brighton

Tours of Saint Michael's Church Brighton

Saint Michael’s church was established in 1862 but then the building greatly extended some twenty years later. 

Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe

Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe

Not sure what to see this Fringe? Our Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe is the perfect place to start your Brighton Fringe journey. 

Tours of Saint Michael's Church Brighton

Tours of Saint Michael's Church Brighton

Saint Michael’s church was established in 1862 but then the building greatly extended some twenty years later. 

LOLyamorous: A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

LOLyamorous: A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

First Dates meets Graham Norton’s Red Chair Stories in this hilarious interactive dating chat show. 

The Horsies: Best Of Character Comedy

The Horsies: Best Of Character Comedy

Join us for The Horsies - the awards show filled with character comedians where everyone’s a winner and nobody knows what’s going on. 

LOLyamorous - A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

LOLyamorous - A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

First Dates meets Graham Norton’s Red Chair Stories in this hilarious interactive dating chat show. 

BLACK PETRA

BLACK PETRA

Is virtual reality now the new reality? Can we keep it under control? Two little girls, both called Petra, use all their super-powers on a quest to answer this, the most complica… 

Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe

Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe

Not sure what to see this Fringe? Our Bursary Winner Pick of the Fringe is the perfect place to start your Brighton Fringe journey. 

The Man In The Shed

The Man In The Shed

After last year's sell-out run ​and in preparation ​for it's run at The Brighton ​Fringe, The Man In The Shed returns for 2 nights only. 

BLACK PETRA

BLACK PETRA

Is virtual reality now the new reality? Can we keep it under control? Two little girls, both called Petra, use all their super-powers on a quest to answer this, the most complica… 

The Horsies: Best Of Character Comedy

The Horsies: Best Of Character Comedy

Join us for The Horsies - the awards show filled with character comedians where everyone’s a winner and nobody knows what’s going on. 

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Peter Joannou Brighton’s Singing Barber & The Cool Legends Show, including classic songs by Matt Monro, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Elvis Presley & more direct from h… 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just for fun. 

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Peter Joannou Brighton’s Singing Barber & The Cool Legends Show, including classic songs by Matt Monro, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Elvis Presley & more direct from h… 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just for fun. 

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

A revolving line-up of the best comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe in a late afternoon show filled with hilarity. 

Forge Comedy Club

Forge Comedy Club

The award winning Forge Comedy Club (Best Comedy Club - South 2023 Chortle Awards) is the hottest comedy ticket in Brighton all year round (#1 Comedy Club in Brighton - Trip Adviso… 

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the 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-… 

Forge Comedy Club

Forge Comedy Club

The award winning Forge Comedy Club (Best Comedy Club - South 2023 Chortle Awards) is the hottest comedy ticket in Brighton all year round (#1 Comedy Club in Brighton - Trip Adviso… 

Brighton Peace and Environment Centre: Poetry for Peace

Brighton Peace and Environment Centre: Poetry for Peace

This will be an evening filled with local poets and artists sharing their work, discussing themes of peace and its relationship to environment. 

Mic Records Fringe 2023 Edition

Mic Records Fringe 2023 Edition

Original Lineups full of the best up-and-coming Brighton’s solo, duos and full bands acts. 

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

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. 

Fringe City

Fringe City

Join us every weekend 11. 

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

“Back by popular demand”, Brighton’s most unusual walking tour. 

Mic Records Fringe 2023 Edition

Mic Records Fringe 2023 Edition

Original Lineups full of the best up-and-coming Brighton’s solo, duos and full bands acts. 

Black Brighton Market

Black Brighton Market

Black Brighton Market is a place where Black and People of Colour have the opportunity to sell their art, goods, and services and perform to the general public, creating equal oppo… 

Fringe City

Fringe City

Join us every weekend 11. 

Brazen Hodgepodge - A Sketch Comedy Show

Brazen Hodgepodge - A Sketch Comedy Show

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… 

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

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-… 

Ironing Board Man

Ironing Board Man

Nominated Reviews Hub/Brighton Fringe Best Show 2021. 

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

‘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. 

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

A revolving line-up of the best comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe in a late afternoon show filled with hilarity. 

The Brighton Fridge Show

The Brighton Fridge Show

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… 

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

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. 

PG Hits! Family-friendly comedy club

PG Hits! Family-friendly comedy club

We choose the best comedians of the festival to perform their funniest PG-rated material. 

Black Brighton Market

Black Brighton Market

Black Brighton Market is a place where Black and People of Colour have the opportunity to sell their art, goods, and services and perform to the general public, creating equal oppo… 

Brighton Peace and Environment Centre: Poetry for Peace

Brighton Peace and Environment Centre: Poetry for Peace

Redemption Rhymes returns to the local art scene with an exciting new event in support of Brighton Peace and Environment Centre (BPEC). 

Komedia Comedy Club

Komedia Comedy Club

I was intrigued to see who would choose a regular Saturday night comedy club over the spectacle of the Eurovision final being shown all around Brighton. 

Brighton's Not So Silent Disco Tour - The Coolest Interactive Dance Party

Brighton's Not So Silent Disco Tour - The Coolest Interactive Dance Party

++Please book 24 hours in advance** For last minute bookings, please check availability and call us on 07783152151 If you want to do something that might be a little bit out of y… 

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian loves men. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: After Dark

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: After Dark

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus present their annual Fringe Festival show - After Dark. 

South Coast Soul Revue Live at the Fringe 2023

South Coast Soul Revue Live at the Fringe 2023

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… 

Hidden: Brighton

Hidden: Brighton

“we’re all human beings. 

Anthony Gilét - Work In Progress

Anthony Gilét - Work In Progress

Max Turner Prize finalist (2023), rising TikToker and undefeated roaster Anthony Gilét premiers his new Work In Progress where he takes a brutally honest look at getting older, an… 

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Simon Topping showcases the best Fringe comedy, three acts at a time. 

Brighton Belles

Brighton Belles

A revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from Brighton and the Fringe. 

Brighton's Not So Silent Disco Tour - The Coolest Interactive Dance Party

Brighton's Not So Silent Disco Tour - The Coolest Interactive Dance Party

++Please book 24 hours in advance** For last minute bookings, please check availability and call us on 07783152151 If you want to do something that might be a little bit out of y… 

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

This festival concert is a highlight of the year and truly encapsulates Roedean’s community spirit and love of music. 

Anthony Gilét - Work In Progress

Anthony Gilét - Work In Progress

Max Turner Prize finalist (2023), rising TikToker and undefeated roaster Anthony Gilét premiers his new Work In Progress where he takes a brutally honest look at getting older, an… 

Brighton Food Tours

Brighton Food Tours

The V. 

Brighton's Coolest, Interactive Dance Party Tour

Brighton's Coolest, Interactive Dance Party Tour

Are you ready to party? Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone, wear the best fancy dress and have the time of your life? Then join us for our Brighton Dance Extravaganza, w… 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

‘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… 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: After Dark

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: After Dark

UPDATE: Tickets for tonight’s performance are no longer available through the Fringe Box Office. 

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

In its second Festival year, Extra Topping Showcases the best Fringe comedy, three acts at a time. 

Brighton Belles

Brighton Belles

A revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from Brighton and the Fringe. 

Hidden: Brighton

Hidden: Brighton

“we’re all human beings. 

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian loves men. 

Best In Class

Best In Class

Best in Class is a crowd-funded profit-sharing show that champions the rich talent of working-class comedians. 

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

Continuing their monthly residency at The Courtyard Theatre Join Improv group Sprout for games, scenes, and a full length play created by the skilled improvisers of Sprout – all … 

Paul Black: Nostalgia

Paul Black: Nostalgia

Paul Black's brand new show 'Nostalgia'  follows on from the Glasgow-born comedian's debut Edinburgh Fringe run, which sold out in minutes. 

Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour

Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country. 

Ali Woods: Best Friend Ever

Ali Woods: Best Friend Ever

Highly-anticipated debut stand-up hour from the Hackney Empire New Comedian of the Year Winner, tackling all the big topics; Scottish mothers, A&E, karate teachers, … 

The Passmore Edwards Legacy: The Man Who Built Libraries and More

The Passmore Edwards Legacy: The Man Who Built Libraries and More

“The Passmore Edwards Legacy: The Man Who Built Libraries and Much More” - a talk by biographer Dean Evans on the bicentennial anniversary of his birth. 

Joe Black’s Kleines Kabarett

Joe Black’s Kleines Kabarett

Filthy, fun and downright delicious. 

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Musical Theatre (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Musical Theatre (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Performing Arts (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase - Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Performing Arts (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy

'I found a king in me and now I love you I found a king in you and now I love me' Father figures and fashion tips. 

Comedy Bloomers - A Night of LGBTQ+ Comedy March 2023

Comedy Bloomers - A Night of LGBTQ+ Comedy March 2023

Comedy Bloomers returns in 2023 with a lovely lineup of comedy talents. 

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

Edgar Allan Poe’s famous horror story is brought to life in a thrilling, physical staging accompanied by live music. 

Best In Class

Best In Class

Best In Class is a crowd funded profit sharing show that champions the rich talent of working class comedians. 

BLACK SUPERHERO

BLACK SUPERHERO

“No one. 

Film Club - An Improvised Comedy

Film Club - An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating your favourite high-stakes movie scenes, but with hilarious twists. 

William Stone: Lofi Comedy to study/relax to

William Stone: Lofi Comedy to study/relax to

Calling all chill seekers. 

Under the Black Rock

Under the Black Rock

“Yes, they haunt me, but not for one moment did I agoniseover what I did or ordered. 

Under the Black Rock

Under the Black Rock

Promoted as ‘a twisting and darkly comic thriller’, Under the Black Rock, at the Arcola Theatre, has each of those elements in different measures, but probably doesn’t achiev… 

Brighton Fringe 2023 Launch

Brighton Fringe 2023 Launch

Don’t miss a night of comedy, cabaret and music to celebrate the launch of Brighton Fringe 2023. 

Five Years With The White Man

Five Years With The White Man

This is the story of the greatest Black Briton to have ever been forgotten. 

David's One-Man Band (F*ck You, Steven)

David's One-Man Band (F*ck You, Steven)

Fourteen-year-old David has just been punched in the face by his best friend. 

In Stitches Theatre Company Presents Comedy Improv

In Stitches Theatre Company Presents Comedy Improv

“Light-hearted, never-to-be-seen-again fun. 

Improv Comedy @ The Glitch

Improv Comedy @ The Glitch

Noise From The Attic brings you improvised tales of terror inspired by your irrational fears. 

WONDER DRUG: A Comedy about Cystic Fibrosis

WONDER DRUG: A Comedy about Cystic Fibrosis

Charlie has cystic fibrosis, a condition that causes a build-up of mucus. 

Feathered | Pleasure, Man!

Feathered | Pleasure, Man!

Feathered Again, I beg. 

Bewitch Comedy Club

Bewitch Comedy Club

Stand up comedy showcasing top comedians from minority backgrounds. 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

Zoe Ball presents “Johnny Ball – My previous life in Comedy!”

Zoe Ball presents “Johnny Ball – My previous life in Comedy!”

The wonderful Zoe Ball takes a quick break from her BBC Radio Two Morning slot, to chat with her dear old Dad, Johnny Ball. 

Zoe Ball presents “Johnny Ball – My previous life in Comedy!”

Zoe Ball presents “Johnny Ball – My previous life in Comedy!”

The wonderful Zoe Ball takes a quick break from her BBC Radio Two Morning slot, to chat with her dear old Dad, Johnny Ball. 

DOG HAIR

DOG HAIR

‘Asbestos ceilings don’t break like glass’ After the death of SON’s Nan, SON returns to his hometown, but MAM’s boyfriend MIKE, not from the area, has other ideas about what’s best… 

Comedy UnRepped

Comedy UnRepped

Comedy UnRepped is a curated mixed bill show with selected acts who are at the early stages of their careers performing in VAULT Festival 2023, and most importantly, currently with… 

NICE: New Interesting Comedy Event

NICE: New Interesting Comedy Event

NICE showcases fantastic up and coming comics alongside funny people you’ve probably seen on the telly! With comedy ranging from the bizarre, to the silly, to the embarrassingly pe… 

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Sian loves men. 

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Fresh from a UK tour supporting Adam Ant, Laurie Black invites you for a knees-up around the pianna (ahem, Microkorg). 

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

Continuing their monthly residency, Join Improv group Sprout for games, scenes, and a full length play created by the skilled improvisers of Sprout – all based on audience sugge… 

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

Continuing their monthly residency at The Courtyard Theatre. 

The Best Pints

The Best Pints

What’s the best pint you ever had?In a pub in Northern Ireland, this is the question Gerry poses to his two best friends (Steve and David) during their regular Friday night drinkin… 

The Best Pints

The Best Pints

‘What’s the best pint you ever had?’And not just the best as in the ‘nicest’, but the one that “made a moment. 

Stand up comedy in Kings Cross

Stand up comedy in Kings Cross

Stand up comedy at St Elmos, the next hub of music and arts, located just a stones throwaway from Kings cross station. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Freckle Productions present STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler&rsq… 

One Man Poe: A Triple Bill

One Man Poe: A Triple Bill

Renowned as The Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe has left a timeless mark on the horror genre. 

One Man Poe

One Man Poe

Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Gothic Horror’, Edgar Allan Poe has left a timeless mark on the horror genre. 

Cultural Comedy Tours at the Grant museum: The Christmas Special

Cultural Comedy Tours at the Grant museum: The Christmas Special

6. 

Man of Your Dreams

Man of Your Dreams

George has had a tough week. 

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. 

Arms and the Man

Arms and the Man

There’s a delightful anecdote about George Bernard Shaw at one of the early performances of Arms and the Man. 

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

“A man should never turn down two things. 

Stick Man Relaxed Performance

Stick Man Relaxed Performance

Freckle Productions presentSTICK MANTouching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s&… 

Off Broadway Comedy Club Night

Off Broadway Comedy Club Night

 Off Broadway Comedy Club by Giggle GaggleThe Off Broadway Comedy Club is Brightons newest comedy night. 

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

The Funny Side of Shoreditch Improv Comedy Special

Join Sprout for games, scenes, and even a full length play created by the skilled improvisers of Sprout – all based on audience suggestions. 

Man of 100 Faces

Man of 100 Faces

Playing 100 distinct characters in a one hour performance, writer-performer Saul Boyer delivers the rip-roaring tale of Sir Paul Dukes, a child runaway who, after just three weeks’… 

One-Man Poe: A Quadruple Bill

One-Man Poe: A Quadruple Bill

Using original texts from the 1840s, Stephen Smith faithfully brings Edgar Allan Poe’s words to life on stage, performing four of the most terrifying examples of gothic literature:… 

Cultural Comedy Tours at the Grant museum: The Halloween Special

Cultural Comedy Tours at the Grant museum: The Halloween Special

1st Show: 18:30 2nd Show: 19:30 Cultural Comedy Tours returns to the Grant Museum for a wonderful Halloween special evening of discovery and laughter with a one of a kind look … 

Best Man

Best Man

Cathal is 35, renting, eternally single, and has just spent the last three years watching all of his friends settle down, get married and have kids. 

A Single Man

A Single Man

California, 1962. 

THE OLD BLACK DOOR

THE OLD BLACK DOOR

Join storyteller Laura Sampson, accompanying sound artist Sam Enthoven and special guests for a selection of grown-up folk and fairytales on the theme of mortality. 

Dead Man's Cell Phone

Dead Man's Cell Phone

An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. 

Museum of Comedy - Best Of British Comedy Quiz

Museum of Comedy - Best Of British Comedy Quiz

Join us at the Museum of Comedy for the funniest Quiz night in London.Starts 7pm - Just turn up and take a seat!  

Hal Cruttenden – It’s Best You Hear It From Me

Hal Cruttenden – It’s Best You Hear It From Me

Hal is going back on the road with a brand-new show, doing what he does best - reminding us of how much we love stand-up comedy, and God do we need it!  Not as much… 

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Based on the Sunday Times’ bestseller, which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an … 

Cadenza at the Fringe 2022

Cadenza at the Fringe 2022

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 … 

Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man

Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man

Does emotion help us make moral judgments? Alfie will address this question using jokes. 

Back to the Fringe

Back to the Fringe

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… 

Trashfuture: Live at the Fringe

Trashfuture: Live at the Fringe

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… 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

An exclusive event that presents the best of the world famous Edinburgh Fringe in an evening of comedy, fine dining, networking and entertaining. 

Uncle Daddy's Comedy Disco

Uncle Daddy's Comedy Disco

Aww, sookie sookie now! There’s a disco, a stand-up comedy disco, featuring the hippest comics in town, can you dig it? Hosted by Tom Lawrinson. 

Best of Scandinavia

Best of Scandinavia

Best of Scandinavia features the biggest names in Scandinavian stand-up. 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

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… 

New Comedy Showcase

New Comedy Showcase

A quality line-up of the hottest new acts in town. 

Get Off Comedy Fundraiser

Get Off Comedy Fundraiser

Get Off Live Comedy Gala! Get Off Live Comedy is an industry born and funded independent HR that aims to eradicate sexual harassment in the industry we love. 

The Rodney Buzzard Tapes: Evidence of an Honourable Man

The Rodney Buzzard Tapes: Evidence of an Honourable Man

In 1973, aspiring serial killer Rodney Buzzard sits in his thatched bungalow apartment, skinning spuds for practice… He waits for a knock at the door but hears nothing – the No… 

Guilty: A Legal Musical Comedy

Guilty: A Legal Musical Comedy

Fiction’s greatest villains, from Hannibal Lecter to Cruella de Vil, are in court for their crimes in a rip-roaring musical comedy that will challenge everything you know about l… 

Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit

Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit

One day you’re a student at a protest and the next you’re a 30-something middle manager who still doesn’t know what they want to be when they grow up. 

Phil Kay & Stacey Clare: Book Festival Fringe Launch Show

Phil Kay & Stacey Clare: Book Festival Fringe Launch Show

Come! Welcome to the inaugural Book Festival Fringe. 

PG Hits! Stand-Up Comedy That's Everyone's Cup of Tea!

PG Hits! Stand-Up Comedy That's Everyone's Cup of Tea!

A hilarious stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out the really rude bits so the whole family can enjoy the show. 

The Late Shift: New York City Stand-Up Comedy Show

The Late Shift: New York City Stand-Up Comedy Show

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. 

Camino Man

Camino Man

What would you do if you reached a moment in your life that made you question everything about yourself? Walk almost 1,000 kilometres across northern Spain? Well, that’s what one m… 

Afterhours Comedy: Amused Moose Comedy

Afterhours Comedy: Amused Moose Comedy

‘Awesome late-night hilarity’ (ThreeWeeks) will be too good to miss. 

Arthur's Seat Comedy Extravaganza

Arthur's Seat Comedy Extravaganza

This is a show on top of Arthur’s seat, every day at 2pm. 

One Man Two Guvnors

One Man Two Guvnors

Captivate Theatre brings the smash-hit comedy to the Fringe! ‘You gotta concentrate ain’t ya, with two jobs. 

Comedy Night at the Museum

Comedy Night at the Museum

Join the greatest comedians from across the globe as they blur the line between arte-fact and arte-fiction in a wholly improvised set, prompted by genuine artefacts housed in the N… 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

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… 

God Damn Fancy Man

God Damn Fancy Man

Joyful, daring and undeniably sharp, God Damn Fancy Man is the hotly anticipated new show from critically acclaimed, internationally award-winning comedian James Nokise. 

Edy Hurst's Comedy Version of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of HG Wells' Literary Version (Via Orson Welles' Radio Version and Steven Spielberg's Film Version) of the War of the Worlds

Edy Hurst's Comedy Version of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of HG Wells' Literary Version (Via Orson Welles' Radio Version and Steven Spielberg's Film Version) of the War of the Worlds

If you’re not convinced by the title I have no idea what this is going to do. 

The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered

The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered

It’s 1932, prohibition has swept New York, and Tony Morino owns a small underground speakeasy in the Bronx, selling bathtub gin so steeped in ethanol it could easily kill you. 

The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered

The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered

It’s 1932, prohibition has swept New York, and Tony Morino owns a small underground speakeasy in the Bronx, selling bathtub gin so steeped in ethanol it could easily kill you. 

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The best night of comedy on the Fringe returns! Join us for a raucous night of laughter, raising much-needed funds for Waverley Care – Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity. 

George Egg: Set Menu (The Best of George Egg)

George Egg: Set Menu (The Best of George Egg)

George cooks food while making you laugh. 

Found Our Funny at the Fringe

Found Our Funny at the Fringe

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… 

Black Glass in Pieces

Black Glass in Pieces

Award-winning experimental composer Michael Begg’s groundbreaking Black Glass Ensemble reveals new music from the borderlands of classical and experimental music. 

Biscuit Barrel: Xtra Comedy Tin

Biscuit Barrel: Xtra Comedy Tin

Four acts, hosted by a sketch show? Late-night comedy, celebrating different acts each night from across the Fringe! Biscuit Barrel’s twist on the comedy night, based in Bristol si… 

Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow

Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow

Mr Swallow returns with a mix of new, old, very old and previously unusable material before hitting the road. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, 11 survive; now one rising stand-up star will be crowned Britain’s funniest student. 

Sam Campbell: Comedy Show

Sam Campbell: Comedy 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.  

Los Guardiola – The Comedy of Tango

Los Guardiola – The Comedy of Tango

The rhythm of the tango underpins Los Guardiola - The Comedy of Tango in this superb production from Musique et Toile, but the show is much broader than the one dance form. 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society Festival Fringe Performance

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society Festival Fringe Performance

Performances of Highland bagpipes and small pipes by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society and guests. Featuring light music and piobaireachd. 

AAA Immigrant Comedy Show

AAA Immigrant Comedy Show

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 

Walk-Man

Walk-Man

It’s a day like any other. 

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Daily hour of the best musical comedy at this year’s Fringe, produced by the Musical Comedy Guide website (check for daily listings). 

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

Winner: Comedian’s Comedian, Chortle Awards (2020). 

The Best Ideas Happen in the Toilet

The Best Ideas Happen in the Toilet

Frankie wants to conform. 

Comedy Boxing

Comedy Boxing

Back by popular demand, Comedy Boxing triumphantly returns to Edinburgh with all-new comedic competitors! Comedians will compete over four hilarious rounds of stand-up, improvisati… 

Wacky Racists Comedy Club

Wacky Racists Comedy Club

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Taskmaster star Sophie Duker is bringing Wacky back for two unmissable festival specials, joined by psychotically talented one-man white-man hous… 

An Objectively Hilarious Show

An Objectively Hilarious Show

A big old extravaganza from your new favourite production company. 

Pick of the Fringe by Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Pick of the Fringe by Johnnie Walker Princes Street

At Johnnie Walker Princes Street, we know a thing or two about creating the perfect blend. 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

Top Comedy Pick, NY Times (2022). 

Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe, Or Is He?

Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe, Or Is He?

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. 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 13

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 13

One performance only. Arrive early, sell-out expected. 

Billie Holiday – Best Loved Songs

Billie Holiday – Best Loved Songs

Two nights only! Award-winning Ali, Scotland’s ‘Queen of vintage jazz’ (OC Weekly) presents a special programme – a carefully crafted selection of Lady Day’s best-loved son… 

The Laughienda Comedy Club

The Laughienda Comedy Club

Manchester’s award-winning free comedy club comes to Edinburgh for the first time! From the scene that produced the likes of Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas comes four rising stars, e… 

Flamingo City Comedy: We're All Equally Good Looking

Flamingo City Comedy: We're All Equally Good Looking

Winners of Cleveland’s Best Sketch Comedy Group in 2020 (Cleveland Comedy Awards), Flamingo City is hot off their 2022 US Midwest tour! Joe and Greg are willing to do anything sh… 

Jason Simmons: Socially Dis-tranced Comedy Hypnosis Show

Jason Simmons: Socially Dis-tranced Comedy Hypnosis Show

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… 

Folksville at the Fringe

Folksville at the Fringe

Edinburgh’s favourite folk music night returns, packed with outstanding singer-songwriters, acoustic musicians and poets. 

Jason Simmons: Socially Dis-tranced Comedy Hypnosis Show

Jason Simmons: Socially Dis-tranced Comedy Hypnosis Show

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… 

Film Club – An Improvised Comedy

Film Club – An Improvised Comedy

An improvised sketch show recreating the high-stakes scenes from all your favourite movies! From the breathless intensity of thrillers, or the fleeting serendipity of romance, to t… 

Crazy Comedy Company

Crazy Comedy Company

Start the day with a riot of cray kid-friendly laughter for the whole family. Zany sketches, acrobatics, cirque skills and mayhem. 

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

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 … 

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin. 

The Black Cat Cabaret Presents Halcyon Nights

The Black Cat Cabaret Presents Halcyon Nights

Crazy Coqs’ iconic Saturday night residency show, The Black Cat Cabaret presents an evening of old school Hollywood glamour meets underground London nightlife, performed… 

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

A one-off comedy extravaganza! For the past 37 years the Pleasance has been the home of new comedy talent in Edinburgh. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Grand Cafe

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Grand Cafe

Join us for an afternoon of free jazz every Saturday and Sunday during the Fringe at The Grand Cafe. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, music, family entertainment and circus, all prepared for you in our glorious Spiegeltent. 

Clandestina Queer Comedy Triple Bill

Clandestina Queer Comedy Triple Bill

Clandestina is a queer women, trans and non-binary-led comedy show. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe. 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a whole new showcase of acts to Edinburgh for the sixth consecutive year – after five sell-out years! Awa… 

10 Songs: The Best of Jollyboat

10 Songs: The Best of Jollyboat

Cult hit Jollyboat present their best comedy songs from 10 years as one of the biggest shows on the Free Fringe. 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Back for a fifth year at the Fringe, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at Southpour

Free Fringe Music – Live at Southpour

Join us for free music every Saturday night during the Fringe at Southpour with great acoustic artists playing great pop covers.  

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Fresh from a UK tour supporting Adam Ant, Laurie Black invites you for a knees-up around the pianna (ahem, Microkorg). 

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2022!

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2022!

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… 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Back for a fifth year at the Fringe, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC. 

The Laughienda Comedy Club

The Laughienda Comedy Club

Manchester’s award-winning free comedy club comes to Edinburgh for the first time! From the scene that produced the likes of Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas comes four rising stars, e… 

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2022!

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2022!

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… 

Man With a Guitar Plays Story Songs

Man With a Guitar Plays Story Songs

Gecko’s playful story-songs will take you on a journey via ignored characters in Italian renaissance paintings, pig outlaws and tooth fairy admin. 

The Fourth Annual Black Comedy Showcase

The Fourth Annual Black Comedy Showcase

The only place to see top Black comedians and cabaret acts from around the globe (who are still able to get in the country or afford travel). 

Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man

Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man

A Romantic Comedy. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Golf Tavern

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Golf Tavern

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 … 

Under Heaven's Eyes – The Systemic and Systematic Unjustified Killings of Black Lives

Under Heaven's Eyes – The Systemic and Systematic Unjustified Killings of Black Lives

Under Heaven’s Eyes is a solo play that asks: did George Floyd’s killing mark a turning point for real change or yet another false dawn? While also exploring how systemic and s… 

Sport on the Fringe

Sport on the Fringe

New to the Fringe, a chat show with leading sports figures from across the UK. 

Arthur Smith: My 75 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe

Arthur Smith: My 75 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe

There are some things as regular at the Fringe as Biblical downpours and overpriced street food. 

Scotland's Adult Comedy Show

Scotland's Adult Comedy Show

Scotland’s Adult Comedy Show. 

Tom Waits For No Man

Tom Waits For No Man

Tom Waits depicted the poor, the punks, the hobos and the lost. 

Holyrood Distillery Fringe Tour

Holyrood Distillery Fringe Tour

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

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

Movin' Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music

Movin' Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music

Living legend, world-class entertainer returns with Broadway version of a five-star journey through Black music and his incredible life, with songs, tap dance, stories, comedy. 

Daffodil Tramples the Fringe

Daffodil Tramples the Fringe

Daffodil has seen it all before. 

Comedy Sassafras

Comedy Sassafras

A sassy-ass show hosted by Richard and Greta: risque alter egos of multi award-winning, Fringe favourites Nina Conti (British Comedy Award winner, Live at the Apollo star and more)… 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh, featuring your favourite comedians from around the Fringe. 

Flamenco Fringe

Flamenco Fringe

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. 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

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 Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz

Before the Thinking Drinkers even begins, the audience experiences a feeling which is very rare at Edinburgh Fringe: ‘This show is value for money!’Provided with a bag containi… 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

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 … 

One-Man Lord of the Rings

One-Man Lord of the Rings

100,000 characters. 

Platonic Love Triangle – A New York Stand-up Comedy Show

Platonic Love Triangle – A New York Stand-up Comedy Show

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… 

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret from the Fringe returns with an all-star diverse rotating cast of international and regional seasoned artists in the genre. 

Spank!

Spank!

For regular Fringegoers who aim to tick all the most talked-about and cultest shows off your list, I’m going to make a prediction: you’ve seen Spank! before. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Granary

Free Fringe Music – Live at The Granary

Join us for free music every Friday night during the Fringe at The Granary with our house musician playing great acoustic pop covers.  

Best of the West End

Best of the West End

After sell-out performances and five-star reviews from 2016-2019, our performers are excited to return to Edinburgh for their fifth year with a new line-up of songs! Featuring worl… 

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Henry Ginsberg (FHM Stand-Up Hero, Reading Festival New Act Of The Year) presents a possibly anarchic, probably slightly depraved and almost certainly alcohol-fuelled showcase of t… 

The Comedy Arcade

The Comedy Arcade

Part game show, part chat show. 

Carr Crash: Father/Daughter Comedy

Carr Crash: Father/Daughter Comedy

Carr Crash is an hour’s comedy by Leslie Carr (father and Professor of computer science) and Ruby Carr (daughter and stand-up comedian) exploring the human side of Artificial Intel… 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

After its sensational debut in 2019 and subsequent international critical acclaim, Back to Black returns, taking you on a moving and energising journey through a modern legend’s ca… 

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2022!

The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2022!

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 Best Man in Ireland

The Best Man in Ireland

After touring all over Europe, Mike Rice brings his electric hour show to Edinburgh. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

If someone happened to wander into the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh knowing nothing about Puppet State Theatre Company’s The Man Who Planted Trees, they’d certainl… 

MC Hammersmith: One Man Eight Mile

MC Hammersmith: One Man Eight Mile

MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London. 

Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

It’s stand-up, but not as you know it; no rules, no backup, no script, no set list. 

Lag: A Zoomsical Comedy

Lag: A Zoomsical Comedy

Named one of the 19 Unmissable Online Theatre Experiences by American Express Essentials Magazine, Lag: A Zoomsical Comedy is the world’s first original musical created to be perfo… 

The Magic Show Starring Liam A Black as the Glittering Prince of Magic

The Magic Show Starring Liam A Black as the Glittering Prince of Magic

Join The Glittering Prince of Magic for a world-class magical premiere extravaganza. 

The Dumb Man

The Dumb Man

The Dumb Man is a dark comedy about the man who lives inside a psychedelic world he created for himself to cope with grief. 

School's Out Comedy Club

School's Out Comedy Club

Let Philip Simon keep your little ones giggling more than that time they saw their teacher’s dirty washing on Google Classroom! Created during lockdown to entertain the children bo… 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

A Fringe institution since 1999. 

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s hysterical, historical, and completely original comedy walking tour will take you through the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town with comic inspiration coming from… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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 … 

Enter Mr Citrus Man

Enter Mr Citrus Man

Pat and Pete live happily in their tiny botanic bathroom, so happily they don’t remember any ambitions they’ve had in life. 

The Dumb Man

The Dumb Man

The Dumb Man is a dark comedy about the man who lives inside a psychedelic world he created for himself to cope with grief. 

Best of Scottish Comedy Awards

Best of Scottish Comedy Awards

Showcase of Scotland’s best comics. 

Best of Broadway

Best of Broadway

This cast of professional performers is excited to return for their fifth year with the Best of Broadway! After sell-out performances and rave reviews, this show is sure to be a ho… 

Bubble Show for Adults Only

Bubble Show for Adults Only

Edinburgh Fringe is a hub of unique and wild shows, contrasting genres and varieties of themes crunched into a tight hour. 

Filthy Fringe

Filthy Fringe

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. 

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

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… 

Ralph Brown: Petty Man

Ralph Brown: Petty Man

Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist 2021. 

Bomb and Get Bombed: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

Bomb and Get Bombed: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

The only comedy show in town with actual consequences for bad jokes. 

In Stitches Theatre Company presents Comedy Improv

In Stitches Theatre Company presents Comedy Improv

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… 

That Black Mirror Episode With the Two Lesbians – 2

That Black Mirror Episode With the Two Lesbians – 2

Ireland’s comedy darlings Mark O’Keeffe (Winner Show Me the Funny 2019) & Richy Sheehy (viral sensation as seen on Sky, RTE, BBC) are back with their new best hour! ‘These guys are… 

In Stitches Theatre Company presents Comedy Improv

In Stitches Theatre Company presents Comedy Improv

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… 

Best of Burlesque Encore

Best of Burlesque Encore

Pushing the boundaries of the artform to the max for a late night Encore like no other. 

Oy Gay! The Queer Jewish Comedy Show

Oy Gay! The Queer Jewish Comedy Show

‘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… 

Not My Audience! The Comedy Show You Control!

Not My Audience! The Comedy Show You Control!

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… 

PG Hits! Stand-Up Comedy That's Everyone's Cup of Tea!

PG Hits! Stand-Up Comedy That's Everyone's Cup of Tea!

A hilarious stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out the really rude bits so the whole family can enjoy the show. 

The Best (and Worst) of The Dirty Tattooed Circus

The Best (and Worst) of The Dirty Tattooed Circus

Direct from their UK tour, Martin Mor and Logy Logan bring their unique brand of comedy and circus back to the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Paul Black: Self-Care Era

Paul Black: Self-Care Era

Writer and performer Paul Black brings his theatre show Self-Care Era to the Fringe for the first time. 

Comedy for Hot People

Comedy for Hot People

A comedy showcase for hotties! No uggos allowed! Previous acts have been Alfie Brown, Olga Koch, Phil Ellis, Stephen Bailey, Aurie Styla, Aaron McCann and Sophie Duker. 

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

Following last year’s sell-out run, the return of the extraordinarily original and marvellously funny comedy about about Israel, Palestine and the Jews. 

Anxiety vs Depression: A Comedy Game Show – Pay What You Can

Anxiety vs Depression: A Comedy Game Show – Pay What You Can

Two teams of comedians – one team depressed, one team anxious. 

The Comedy Arcade

The Comedy Arcade

Part game show and part chat show. 

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. 

God Damn Fancy Man

God Damn Fancy Man

Joyful, daring and undeniably sharp, God Damn Fancy Man is the hotly anticipated new show from critically acclaimed, internationally award-winning comedian James Nokise. 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

A Bookish Comedy Show

A Bookish Comedy Show

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 … 

MARVELus: All the MARVEL Movies... Kind Of!

MARVELus: All the MARVEL Movies... Kind Of!

The Just Us League of Javier Jarquin and Gary Tro return with an update of their whistlestop tour of the first 3 Marvel Cinematic Universe phases (somewhat contradicting their titl… 

The Discount Comedy Checkout: Improvised Family Show

The Discount Comedy Checkout: Improvised Family Show

Nominated for Best Kids’ Show at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2022. 

Sheraz Yousaf: The Google Man

Sheraz Yousaf: The Google Man

A Google search is possibly the most used thing out of all the things you use after toilet paper, but what’s it like to work there? And are the people all weirdo IT people? And are… 

Comedy Estonia

Comedy Estonia

The best Estonian comedians are at the Fringe for the second time and they have their own show! Come and listen to an hour of Estonian stand-up, performed in English, that is relat… 

Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back

Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back

If you want to discover – or further explore – cabaret, you couldn’t do better than to start with Reuben Kaye. 

One-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy

One-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy

Since Charles Ross first brought his hilarious show to Edinburgh in 2006, it has established itself as a Fringe favourite. 

Eh! Comedy Showcase

Eh! Comedy Showcase

Canadians are easy to get a long with and most importantly, funny. 

We're Sorry (Best of Canada)

We're Sorry (Best of Canada)

In its 6th year; We’re Sorry! A rotating showcase of Canadian comedians in town for the Fringe. 

Comedy With a Dry, Surreal, Geordie Bloke

Comedy With a Dry, Surreal, Geordie Bloke

Leicester Square’s Not So New Comedian of the year 2019 finalist Sean will talk about life experiences. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. 

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Ted Hill is incredibly brave for putting on his show, All The Presidents Man, which in itself is a very clever title. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Triple Threat Comedy

Triple Threat Comedy

As seen at festivals across the UK. 

Best in Class

Best in Class

A crowd-funded, profit-sharing show that champions working-class comedians. 

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

The 2018/19 cult, sell-out queer kiki returns! A spicy late-night mix of outrageous queer comedians, cabaret and drag acts. 

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Henry Ginsberg (FHM Stand-Up Hero, Reading Festival New Act Of The Year) presents a possibly anarchic, probably slightly depraved and almost certainly alcohol-fuelled showcase of t… 

The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

Choir of Man is the best night in your local you’ve ever had. 

Gerry Carroll: A Man in My Position

Gerry Carroll: A Man in My Position

He’s a stand-up and a clown. 

The Return of the Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

The Return of the Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

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… 

Jarred and Hobbit: The Big Beatbox Comedy Mess Around Gameshow Show!

Jarred and Hobbit: The Big Beatbox Comedy Mess Around Gameshow Show!

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. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its seventh year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Eh! Comedy Tour

Eh! Comedy Tour

Two internationally touring Canadian comedians, Andrew Packer and Jacob Balshin, perform a blend of stand-up and musical comedy with an emphasis on improvised crowd interaction. 

Laugh Etc: Parisian Comedy Night

Laugh Etc: Parisian Comedy Night

Unfiltered compilation show, where the hecklers are being heckled. 

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

That’s not an Australian comedy show, this is an Australian comedy show! Don’t miss this rotating line-up of the best Aussie and Kiwi comedians at the Fringe with host Daniel Muggl… 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome. 

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion

The best Irish comedians performing their own shows at the Fringe, will showcase their best club sets, with different acts in each show. 

Comedy with an Accent

Comedy with an Accent

Comedy with an accent; comedy with a different point of view! The show is curated by your mischievous Taiwanese comic Kuan-wen and features comedians from all over the world who a… 

Black is the Color of My Voice

Black is the Color of My Voice

The power and poise of a 20th century cultural icon is brought to brilliant life by Apphia Campbell in Black is the Color of My Voice, a deeply moving mix of music and theatre. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at Biddy Mulligans

Free Fringe Music – Live at Biddy Mulligans

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.  

Black Sheep

Black Sheep

After moving to London to live within a more diverse community, Livia learns that the self-hate feelings she experienced all her life are internalised racism and survival technique… 

Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

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. 

An American Comedy Showcase. Free!

An American Comedy Showcase. Free!

Gabe Mollica brings New York-style comedy line-ups every night to Bar 50. 

Comedy Hour: Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio

Comedy Hour: Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio

Comedy Hour features Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio, three of the freshest stand-ups coming out of Australia bringing a new hour of comedy to the Fringe. 

Ireland's Best Themed Show: Tree Fiddy

Ireland's Best Themed Show: Tree Fiddy

Dublin’s favourite comedy club is on tour. 

Anthony Schuman: I Just Want to Be a Good Dad

Anthony Schuman: I Just Want to Be a Good Dad

A twisted stand-up comedy quest to understand fatherhood. 

The Bite (A Mouthful of Fringe Madness)

The Bite (A Mouthful of Fringe Madness)

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… 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Great value lunchtime comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics. 

Susan Riddell: Living My 2nd Best Life

Susan Riddell: Living My 2nd Best Life

What sort of a prick is living their best life? Richard Branson? Elon Musk? The Dalai Lama? Yes, the Dalai Lama is a prick – all will be explained in the show. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Europe’s largest burlesque extravaganza returns, brought to you by the legendary producers of the London Burlesque Festival, World Burlesque Games and more! Fringe sell-out show si… 

Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy

Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy

Constantly rotating line-up of the best comedians at this year’s festival. 

Banana Split: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

Banana Split: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

Fresh, off-beat comedy from two former Cambridge Footlights. 

Irish Comedy Showcase

Irish Comedy Showcase

Irish Comedy Showcase – The best Irish comedians at the Fringe will be starting your morning with some belly laughs, hopefully before breakfast. 

International Comedy Jam

International Comedy Jam

You never know who Tehran Von Ghasri’s bringing to his stage. 

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Hi-de-hi darlings – welcome back. 

Anthony DeVito: My Dad Isn't Danny DeVito

Anthony DeVito: My Dad Isn't Danny DeVito

All little boys want their dads to be superheroes. 

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3’s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy, for a whole new hour of hilarious stand up. 

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious is a comedy panel show with a science twist. 

Are You Interested in a Comedy Compilation Show?

Are You Interested in a Comedy Compilation Show?

A stand-up comedy compilation show hosted by Tom Mayhew, as heard on BBC Radio 4. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

‘A festival mainstay, the always worthwhile Comedy Club 4 Kids should be on the schedule of any self-respecting, chuckle-loving young Fringegoer. 

Fladam's Musical Comedy Hootennany!

Fladam's Musical Comedy Hootennany!

Fladam (Florence Poskitt and Adam Sowter) are ‘the most amazing hilarious musical comedy duo’ (Harry Whittaker, BBC Radio York). 

Will Pickvance: Half Man Half Piano

Will Pickvance: Half Man Half Piano

New show from Edinburgh-based piano virtuouso Will Pickvance (Anatomy of a Piano, Pianohood, First Piano On The Moon). 

Shelf: Hair

Shelf: Hair

Shelf are a musical comedy double act. 

Free Fringe Music – Live at Ghillie Dhu

Free Fringe Music – Live at Ghillie Dhu

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. 

Man Shed

Man Shed

Can a man find his purpose when he grows older and all the major life events come thick and fast? Should he retire to the solitude of The Shed and escape from the world, or get out… 

A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s darkly comic tale brought to the stage for children and adults to share. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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… 

Luke Kempner: Macho Macho Man

Luke Kempner: Macho Macho Man

Star of Spitting Image (Britbox), Steph’s Packed Lunch (Channel 4) and with over 10 million views online, comedian Luke Kempner has found out he is to become a father, but can he b… 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

A new show for 2022 bringing you the best of the winners and finalists from 2021’s So You Think You’re Funny? comedy newcomer competition. 

Man of 100 Faces

Man of 100 Faces

One performer. 

The Black Blues Brothers

The Black Blues Brothers

Black Blues Brothers have quickly gained the reputation as one of the go-to circus-based acts on the Fringe, and, after witnessing this spectacle, it’s not hard to see why. 

The Tragic-Comedy of Things

The Tragic-Comedy of Things

A one-man performance spoken directly to the audience. 

Ben Clover: Best Newcomer

Ben Clover: Best Newcomer

Veteran stand-up comic Ben Clover returns with his seventh show: Best Newcomer. 

The Club Valentine Comedy Hour

The Club Valentine Comedy Hour

This wacky, vaudevillian comedy extravaganza takes you on a journey led by the two Irish mayors of Laughtown, USA, where you’ll find absurd characters, silly skits, dynamite music … 

Jody Kamali: Ironing Board Man

Jody Kamali: Ironing Board Man

Physical comedy meets Hollywood. 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve is back for its 16th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with another four brilliant new acts, hand-picked by the Pleasance and supported by the Char… 

Dom Chambers: Fake Wizard

Dom Chambers: Fake Wizard

America’s Got Talent semi-finalist Dom Chambers makes his Fringe debut with the magically titled Fake Wizard. 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

An absurd comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread, and his sidekick, Davy Scones. 

Chris Turner: Rap God

Chris Turner: Rap God

If you want to see a show with a highly intelligent, quick-witted comedy improv rapper in which all his people from the front to the back nod, look no further than Chris Turner: Ra… 

Randy Feltface: Alien of Extraordinary Ability

Randy Feltface: Alien of Extraordinary Ability

Of the 39 shows I saw in three and a half days this Fringe, the biggest gamble and least familiarity was Randy Feltface. 

Isto é um Negro? (This is a Black?)

Isto é um Negro? (This is a Black?)

A study on what it means to be Black in Brazil. 

Njambi McGrath: Black Black

Njambi McGrath: Black Black

Comedian grannies, mud-floor comedy clubs, white-face audiences, broke aristocrat orgies with angry Afrikaans, soldiers in search of stiffies, African matriarchs objectifying thems… 

The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets spaghetti western in this multi award-winning, intercontinental, inter-genre, cinematic caper of accusations, accidents and accents. 

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic

Britain’s Got Talent finalist Magical Bones is one of the more recognisable magicians on the Fringe thanks mostly to his BGT appearance. 

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

With sell-out seasons and five-star reviews in the UK and throughout Australia, the Allstars bring huge belly laughs from the heart of the wide brown land. 

Ali Woods: Best Friend Ever

Ali Woods: Best Friend Ever

Highly anticipated debut stand-up hour from the Hackney Empire New Comedian of the Year Winner, tackling all the big topics; Scottish mothers, sex parties, karate teachers, and men… 

Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me

Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me

After 21 years and 224 days Hal’s back being single. 

Jake Cornell and Marcia Belsky: Man and Woman

Jake Cornell and Marcia Belsky: Man and Woman

Sold-out run: Off-Broadway, Asylum NYC (2022). 

Andy Field: Ideas (,) Man

Andy Field: Ideas (,) Man

Andy’s an ideas man and he’s got ideas, man. 

Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man

Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man

Does emotion help us make moral judgments? Alfie will address this question using jokes. 

Monkey Barrel Comedy presents... Live!

Monkey Barrel Comedy presents... Live!

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. 

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show

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… 

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show

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… 

Mills, Mintcake & (don't mention) Maggie! A North-West Comedy Showcase

Mills, Mintcake & (don't mention) Maggie! A North-West Comedy Showcase

Expect chips in gravy and on shoulders Fantastic stand up comedy from Jimmy Shirley, Percy Savage and Ant Grogan, 3 of the best comedians on the North West comedy scene. 

Mills, Mintcake & (don't mention) Maggie! A North-West Comedy Showcase

Mills, Mintcake & (don't mention) Maggie! A North-West Comedy Showcase

Expect chips in gravy and on shoulders Fantastic stand up comedy from Jimmy Shirley, Percy Savage and Ant Grogan, 3 of the best comedians on the North West comedy scene. 

Grow Up Magic Man

Grow Up Magic Man

Magic Circle Magician & Star of The Magic Corner Tom Bolton presents: GROW UP MAGIC MAN. 

Midnight Snacks (Fringe Preview Special)

Midnight Snacks (Fringe Preview Special)

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. 

The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets spaghetti western in this multi award-winning, intercontinental, inter-genre, cinematic caper of accusations, accidents and accents. 

The Disappearance of Walter Black

The Disappearance of Walter Black

The Disappearance Of Walter Black has been inspired by the true story of Larry Griffin, an Irish postman who disappeared from the village of Stradbally, County Wate… 

Harun Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism (Ludlow Fringe Festival)

Harun Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism (Ludlow Fringe Festival)

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. 

Ali Woods: Best Friend Ever (WIP)

Ali Woods: Best Friend Ever (WIP)

Highly-anticipated debut stand-up hour from the Hackney Empire New Comedian of the Year Winner, tackling all the big topics; Scottish mothers, sex parties, karate teachers, and men… 

The Car Man

The Car Man

Fasten your seat belts – The Car Man is back! In a spectacular new staging for the Royal Albert Hall’s 150th anniversary. 

Brighton Fringe Awards Ceremony

Brighton Fringe Awards Ceremony

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 … 

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Comedian and silly boy Ted Hill’s debut stand-up show about every single US President, and one man’s recovery from a mental breakdown. 

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Comedian and silly boy Ted Hill’s debut stand-up show about every single US President, and one man’s recovery from a mental breakdown. 

University of Brighton Undergraduate Summer Show: Art and Media

University of Brighton Undergraduate Summer Show: Art and Media

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. 

University of Brighton Undergraduate Summer Show: Art and Media

University of Brighton Undergraduate Summer Show: Art and Media

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. 

Amazing Tree Walks: Brighton's Elms

Amazing Tree Walks: Brighton's Elms

Brighton has some amazing trees. 

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2022 Brighton Fringe. 

Amazing Tree Walks: Brighton's Elms

Amazing Tree Walks: Brighton's Elms

Brighton has some amazing trees. 

Bag Lady's Fringe

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. 

Bag Lady's Fringe

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. 

The Future of Brighton Fringe

The Future of 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. 

Flamenco Fringe

Flamenco Fringe

Award-winning flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez presents an evening of truly authentic flamenco music and dance. 

Flamenco Fringe

Flamenco Fringe

Award-winning flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez presents an evening of truly authentic flamenco music and dance. 

Asbury Park & Me(Brighton)

Asbury Park & Me(Brighton)

James Dalton explores his time growing up as a performer amongst the people and venues that make up the iconic music city by the sea, Asbury Park, New Jersey. 

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask

The event might fall short of the hype that The Man Behind the Mask would be a ‘confessional evening – seasoned with highly personal, sometimes startling, and occasionally outr… 

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2022

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2022

An opportunity to explore Buddhism, meditation and also Buddhism’s relationship to the arts. 

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2022

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2022

An opportunity to explore Buddhism, meditation and also Buddhism’s relationship to the arts. 

Art of Comedy with Nik Coppin

Art of Comedy with Nik Coppin

The affable comedian brings a unique and colourful show to Brighton Fringe consisting of his inimitable style of comedy combining with cartoons and caricatures drawn by his own han… 

Graphic Brighton

Graphic Brighton

Learn all about how Children’s Comics are made by creators from The Beano, Star Wars Lego Comic, and Monster Fun!, and former children’s laureate Michael Rosen. 

Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold

Acing Out, Dublin’s leading LGBTQ+ theatre group, present a tense and darkly comic story of love and revenge. 

Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold

Acting Out, Dublin’s leading LGBTQ+ theatre group, present a tense and darkly comic story of love and revenge. 

Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold

Dublin’s Acting Out present a tense and darkly comic story of love and revenge. 

The Best of Miss Hope Springs (...it's a very short show)

The Best of Miss Hope Springs (...it's a very short show)

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. 

Y'MAM (Young Man's Angry Movements)

Y'MAM (Young Man's Angry Movements)

In this electric, pulsating autobiographical solo-show, Majid (Hollyoaks, War Horse) traces the origin of his own personal struggles with anger and probes the unspoken anxieties, d… 

The Best of Miss Hope Springs (...it's a very short show)

The Best of Miss Hope Springs (...it's a very short show)

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. 

Cracking Comedy In Aid Of Women And Children First

Cracking Comedy In Aid Of Women And Children First

Come and enjoy a night of great comedy to help support women, children, mothers, and babies in the world’s poorest communities. 

Psychic Stu's Comedy Stand Up Show

Psychic Stu's Comedy Stand Up Show

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. 

Carr Crash: Father/Daughter Comedy

Carr Crash: Father/Daughter Comedy

Ruby’s dad is the last of the Boomer generation, she’s the first of Gen-Z, they’re both stand-up comedians. 

Carr Crash: Father/Daughter Comedy

Carr Crash: Father/Daughter Comedy

Ruby’s dad is the last of the Boomer generation, she’s the first of Gen-Z, they’re both stand-up comedians. 

Psychic Stu's Comedy Stand Up Show

Psychic Stu's Comedy Stand Up Show

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. 

Shelf: HAIR (Work in Progress)

Shelf: HAIR (Work in Progress)

Shelf are a musical comedy double act. 

Comedy Arcade Live

Comedy Arcade Live

Leicester Comedy shortlisted podcast bought to life. 

Comedy Arcade Live

Comedy Arcade Live

Leicester Comedy shortlisted podcast bought to life. 

Comedy Singles Party

Comedy Singles Party

A comedy show with games for single party people! Bring a mate, bag a hot date - it might be fate! Kirsty Munro will hook you up even if you’ve been ghosted more times than Patrick… 

Comedy Singles Party

Comedy Singles Party

A comedy show with games for single party people! Bring a mate, bag a hot date - it might be fate! Kirsty Munro will hook you up even if you’ve been ghosted more times than Patrick… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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 … 

Shelf: HAIR (Work in Progress)

Shelf: HAIR (Work in Progress)

Shelf are a musical comedy double act. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Since 2005, ‘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 … 

The Fringe Show

The Fringe Show

The Maydays present: The Fringe Show. 

The Fringe Show

The Fringe Show

The Maydays present: The Fringe Show. 

Waterloo - The Best of ABBA

Waterloo - The Best of ABBA

Waterloo - The Best of ABBA looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of the Swedish pop group ABBA and recreates it so impeccably that fans, old and new can still e… 

Brighton Natural Health Centre 40th Birthday Celebrations

Brighton Natural Health Centre 40th Birthday Celebrations

Brighton Natural Health Centre, the city’s first and only not-for-profit movement centre, is celebrating its 40th birthday and we are going all out! We have pulled together som… 

Marcus Megastar's

Marcus Megastar's "The Music Of The Night" Fringe '22 Showcase

Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton with “The Music Of The Night” ’22 Fringe Showcase. 

Fringe Academy 1-2-1: Good art thrives on good management, advice for you from the Independent Theatre Council

Fringe Academy 1-2-1: Good art thrives on good management, advice for you from the Independent Theatre Council

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… 

Marcus Megastar's

Marcus Megastar's "The Music Of The Night" Fringe '22 Showcase

Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton with “The Music Of The Night” ’22 Fringe Showcase. 

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Laurie Black: Dystopiano

Jumping off a killer UK tour supporting Adam Ant, Laurie Black is here to synthrock the Bosco down in style. 

Fringe Academy 1-2-1: Good art thrives on good management, advice for you from the Independent Theatre Council

Fringe Academy 1-2-1: Good art thrives on good management, advice for you from the Independent Theatre Council

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… 

Brighton Natural Health Centre 40th Birthday Celebrations

Brighton Natural Health Centre 40th Birthday Celebrations

Brighton Natural Health Centre, the city’s first and only not-for-profit movement centre, is celebrating its 40th birthday and we are going all out! We have pulled together som… 

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe: What to Expect

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe: What to Expect

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… 

Brighton 2022: Grubby Little Mitts

Brighton 2022: Grubby Little Mitts

Grubby Little Mitts is an uncomfortable stare, a shriek heard in the background of a dream, the noise a sloth makes when receiving divorce papers. 

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe: What to Expect

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe: What to Expect

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… 

DREAMSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

DREAMSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

DREAMSCAPE – a concert of sheer escapism with this extraordinary piano quartet. 

DREAMSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

DREAMSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

‘DREAMSCAPE’ is an immersive, breathtakingly beautiful concert of piano, clarinet, cello and violin blending classical, minimalist and cinematic flavours, set to a backdrop of gorg… 

Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit

Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit

One day you’re a student at a protest and the next you’re a 30 something middle manager who still doesn’t know what they want to be when they grow up. 

Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit

Anthony Jeannot: The Middle Bit

One day you’re a student at a protest and the next you’re a 30 something middle manager who still doesn’t know what they want to be when they grow up. 

Brighton Swing All-Stars

Brighton Swing All-Stars

The Brighton Swing Community are back for our annual Fringe afternoons of music and dancing, in one of the festival’s most iconic venues! Our All-Stars band features musicians fro… 

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

The Elephant in the Room: An Improvised Comedy Show

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… 

Jody Kamali: Ironing Board Man

Jody Kamali: Ironing Board Man

Nominated Reviews Hub/Brighton Fringe Best Show 2021. 

Future Jazz at The Fringe

Future Jazz at The Fringe

Future Jazz At The Fringe returns to Brighton Spiegeltent for 2022 . 

Future Jazz at The Fringe

Future Jazz at The Fringe

Future Jazz At The Fringe returns to Brighton Spiegeltent for 2022 . 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

How lovely to be back at St Peter’s Old Church. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

Antipholus and his slave Dromio are searching for Antipholus’ brother Antipholus, who was lost in a shipwreck. 

Joe Black: Live At Brighton Spiegeltent

Joe Black: Live At Brighton Spiegeltent

Join Drag Race UK Season 2 and cabaret legend Joe Black, as he returns to Brighton Fringe for an evening of musical mischief, vaudevillian villainy and cabaret chaos in the decaden… 

Man of a Thousand Farces

Man of a Thousand Farces

If you looked up the dictionary definition of a variety show, Johnny MacAulay’s Man of a Thousand Farces should be there. 

Spiegel: Heart of the Fringe

Spiegel: Heart of the Fringe

Special charity showcase for Clowns Without Borders - your support spreads laughter and joy to children and families living in crisis throughout the world. 

The DAFTAS Comedy Short Films Screening

The DAFTAS Comedy Short Films Screening

Watch up to ten award-winning short spoofs in one place brought to you by The DAFTAS - an annual short spoof film challenge. 

The Man In The Shed

The Man In The Shed

The Man In The Shed is a highly amusing and at time hilarious solo rant by actor Alex Dee, co-written as Alex Donald with Tim Connery. 

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2022

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2022

Kings, Queens, and everything in between Talent, diversity, creativity, and nerve. 

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2022

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2022

Kings, Queens, and everything in between Talent, diversity, creativity, and nerve. 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just for fun. 

Fringe at Falmer

Fringe at Falmer

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

Fringe at Falmer

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… 

Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton

Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton

From some of Britain’s first women doctors to suffragettes, entrepreneurs to entertainers, racing drivers, artists, music-hall stars, and campaigners, Brighton & Hove has always at… 

Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton

Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton

From some of Britain’s first women doctors to suffragettes, entrepreneurs to entertainers, racing drivers, artists, music-hall stars, and campaigners, Brighton & Hove has always at… 

The Radical History Tour! A People's History of Brighton & Hove

The Radical History Tour! A People's History of Brighton & Hove

Who built this town?! Who won your freedoms?! Walk in their footsteps and find out! Brighton & Hove has always been a city of radicals, free-thinkers and libertarians – but also … 

Fringe City

Fringe City

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… 

Fringe Family Picnic

Fringe Family Picnic

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… 

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Brighton’s Singing Barber

The Cool Legends “As I approach The Prime of My Life” as Tony Bennett sang, gee I now know exactly what he meant, because as I ain’t no spring chicken now. 

English Disco Lovers @ Fringe City

English Disco Lovers @ Fringe City

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… 

LJ DA FUNK: Best enjoyed retrospectively!

LJ DA FUNK: Best enjoyed retrospectively!

Anti-fascist, Boris*-baiting, Brighton Fringe legend LJ DA FUNK brings back the best bits and catchiest catchphrases from Fringes past, interspersed with new and improved silliness… 

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

“Back by popular demand”. 

The Forge Comedy Club

The Forge Comedy Club

The Forge Comedy Club is Brighton’s Flagship Stand Up Comedy night. 

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy had a plan. 

Gerry Carroll: A Man in My Position

Gerry Carroll: A Man in My Position

He’s back! He’s a clowny comedian, he’ll do almost anything for a laugh, he’s been around for long enough to have lots of material. 

LJ DA FUNK: Best enjoyed retrospectively!

LJ DA FUNK: Best enjoyed retrospectively!

Anti-fascist, Boris*-baiting, Brighton Fringe legend LJ DA FUNK brings back the best bits and catchiest catchphrases from Fringes past, interspersed with new and improved silliness… 

Gerry Carroll: A Man in My Position

Gerry Carroll: A Man in My Position

He’s back! He’s a clowny comedian, he’ll do almost anything for a laugh, he’s been around for long enough to have lots of material. 

Fringe Family Picnic

Fringe Family Picnic

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… 

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

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-… 

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

‘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. 

The Forge Comedy Club

The Forge Comedy Club

The Forge Comedy Club is Brighton’s Flagship Stand Up Comedy night. 

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

A tale of sex, seduction and survival in the underworld of 1800’s Brighton. 

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy

A revolving line-up of the best comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe in a late afternoon show filled with hilarity. 

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

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. 

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou sings classic songs from The Great American Songbook direct from his barbershop via Facebook Live video stream & from The Golden Window on… 

The Radical History Tour! A People's History of Brighton & Hove

The Radical History Tour! A People's History of Brighton & Hove

Who built this town?! Who won your freedoms?! Walk in their footsteps and find out! Brighton & Hove has always been a city of radicals, free-thinkers and libertarians – but also … 

English Disco Lovers @ Fringe City

English Disco Lovers @ Fringe City

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… 

Brighton Rock Tour

Brighton Rock Tour

Come and discover the locations, inspirations and drama behind Graham Greene’s iconic tale of gangland murder, doomed romance and Catholicism. 

Brighton Rock Tour

Brighton Rock Tour

Come and discover the locations, inspirations and drama behind Graham Greene’s iconic tale of gangland murder, doomed romance and Catholicism. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus - Divas!

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus - Divas!

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus presents the mother of all reality shows – ‘Divas!’. 

...The Secret Comedy Club by Artista (Voted audience choice award best Fringe venue 2021)

...The Secret Comedy Club by Artista (Voted audience choice award best Fringe venue 2021)

We run comedy nights at this venue all year round but we have something special planned for the Fringe. 

Brighton Food Tours

Brighton Food Tours

The V. 

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Extra Topping Comedy Showcase

Simon Topping showcases the best Fringe comedy, three acts at a time. 

A Brighton Food & Chocolate Adventure

A Brighton Food & Chocolate Adventure

If you love food and are also a keen chocolate lover, this tour celebrates everything that a foodie soul requires. 

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

This festival concert is a highlight of the year and truly encapsulates Roedean’s community spirit and love of music. 

A Not So Silent Disco Tour - Brighton Dance Extravaganza

A Not So Silent Disco Tour - Brighton Dance Extravaganza

Are you ready to party? Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone, wear the best fancy dress and have the time of your life? Then join us for our Brighton Dance Extravaganza, w… 

Komedia Comedy Club

Komedia Comedy Club

Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC! Boasting the hottest line-ups including; Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jordan Brookes, Olga Koch, Barbara Nice, Jarr… 

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

Roedean Festival Fringe Concert

This festival concert is a highlight of the year and truly encapsulates Roedean’s community spirit and love of music. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Mad Ron's Character Comedy Showcase

Mad Ron's Character Comedy Showcase

Mad Ron – Uxbridge’s third hardest man introduces a handpicked selection of character comedians - each show will feature short sets by some of the best up and coming character … 

On The Edge Best of the Fest

On The Edge Best of the Fest

On The Edge Comedy is a Brighton institution, bringing fresh faces from the UK circuit to audiences all year round. 

On The Edge Best of the Fest

On The Edge Best of the Fest

On The Edge Comedy is a Brighton institution, bringing fresh faces from the UK circuit to audiences all year round. 

A.A.A. presents The Secret Comedy Club

A.A.A. presents The Secret Comedy Club

** 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!… 

A Brighton Food & Chocolate Adventure

A Brighton Food & Chocolate Adventure

Do you like chocolate and sweets? Are you keen to discover Brighton in a unique way? Join us on this chocolate lovers adventure if you want to do something extraordinary in and aro… 

Mad Ron's Character Comedy Showcase

Mad Ron's Character Comedy Showcase

Mad Ron – Uxbridge’s third hardest man introduces a handpicked selection of character comedians - each show will feature short sets by some of the best up and coming character … 

A not so Silent Disco tour - Brighton Dance Extravaganza

A not so Silent Disco tour - Brighton Dance Extravaganza

This is not your ordinary tour: dress up (preferably) and join us for an hour of fun, laughter, and craziness. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus - Divas!

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus - Divas!

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus presents the mother of all reality shows – ‘Divas!’. 

Me? No Pause! PREMIERE (Brighton Fringe Preview)

Me? No Pause! PREMIERE (Brighton Fringe Preview)

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 La Londra

Comedy Zebra Show La Londra

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… 

Vault Unlocked: Hair

Vault Unlocked: Hair

One musical comedy double act. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Vault Unlocked: Arthur Smith - My 75 years at The Edinburgh Fringe

Vault Unlocked: Arthur Smith - My 75 years at The Edinburgh Fringe

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… 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Our Man in Havannah

Our Man in Havannah

A roller coaster comedy full of colourful characters and uplifting Cuban-inspired songs. 

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1s

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1s

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… 

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1s

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1s

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… 

Fringe Academy: Rural Touring in the UK

Fringe Academy: Rural Touring in the UK

Gain insights on the benefits and opportunities of professional rural touring. 

Fringe Academy: Rural Touring in the UK

Fringe Academy: Rural Touring in the UK

Gain insights on the benefits and opportunities of professional rural touring. 

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Musical Theatre (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase  

Fringe Academy: Being a Young Reviewer with Voicemag.uk

Fringe Academy: Being a Young Reviewer with Voicemag.uk

POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL. 

Fringe Academy: Being a Young Reviewer with Voicemag.uk

Fringe Academy: Being a Young Reviewer with Voicemag.uk

POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL. 

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Musical Theatre (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Musical Theatre (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Performing Arts (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase – Performing Arts (BA Hons)

Come and watch our Performing Arts (BA Hons) students perform in their end of year showcase.  

Luke Kempner: Macho Macho Man

Luke Kempner: Macho Macho Man

Star of Spitting Image, Steph’s Packed Lunch and with over 10 million views of his online videos, Luke Kempner is one of the UK’s hottest mimics and stand-up… 

Luke Kempner: Macho Macho Man

Luke Kempner: Macho Macho Man

Star of Spitting Image, Steph’s Packed Lunch and with over 10 million views of his online videos, Luke Kempner is one of the UK’s hottest mimics and stand-up… 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

Fringe Academy: Marketing Team 1-2-1s

Fringe Academy: Marketing Team 1-2-1s

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. 

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Following a totally sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Britain’s Got Talent Finalist and star of international stage hit Impossible takes to the ro… 

Fringe Academy: How to Market your Brighton Fringe Event

Fringe Academy: How to Market your Brighton Fringe Event

Find out more about marketing your Brighton Fringe event from the Brighton Fringe marketing team. 

The Best Man

The Best Man

All his friends are getting married, and he’s really happy for them. 

Hal Cruttenden – It’s Best You Hear It From Me

Hal Cruttenden – It’s Best You Hear It From Me

Hal is going back on the road with a brand-new show, doing what he does best - reminding us of how much we love stand-up comedy, and God do we need it!  Not as much… 

The (Not So) Quick Murder of Man | Sorry, Denny's Dead.

The (Not So) Quick Murder of Man | Sorry, Denny's Dead.

The (Not So) Quick Murder of Man Death over a bag of crisps Sorry, Denny's Dead. 

Fringe Academy: Funding Your Event

Fringe Academy: Funding Your Event

Robert Batson (Brighton Fringe Development) will host this session about fundraising options and opportunities. 

Fringe Academy: How to Crowdfund

Fringe Academy: How to Crowdfund

The arts and creative industries have been hit hard by the consequences of the pandemic, but Crowdfunder is here to help. 

Fringe Academy: Looking Forward to Fringe

Fringe Academy: Looking Forward to 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. 

IMPROV COMEDY NIGHT from SPROUT

IMPROV COMEDY NIGHT from SPROUT

Bringing top improv comedy to Shoreditch “Sprout”, veterans of two sell-out Edinburgh festivals shows, will be presenting “Whose Line Is It Anyway” type games, scenes and sto… 

Fringe Academy: Starting a Performing Arts Company

Fringe Academy: Starting a Performing Arts Company

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… 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Freckle Productions present STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler&rsq… 

Fringe Academy: Arts Council Project Grants Surgery

Fringe Academy: Arts Council Project Grants Surgery

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 … 

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy At the Dia y Noche lounge, a popular, family run cafe, music and sports bar in Epsom. 

Stick Man - Relaxed Performance

Stick Man - Relaxed Performance

Freckle Productions presentSTICK MAN - Relaxed PerformanceTouching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and A… 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

My Old Man

My Old Man

When Michał Piwowarski’s granddaughter, Tasha, finally moves out, Michał's whole world changes. 

Andrew Bird: Invincible at The Museum of Comedy

Andrew Bird: Invincible at The Museum of Comedy

Following a successful debut tour culminating at The Leicester Square Theatre and a recording of a sold-out hometown sell-out, Andrew is back with a brand new show. 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

Shakespeare’s ever popular fairy-tale farce of everyday miracles, mistaken identity and double vision, directed by comedy master Phillip Breen. 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Joe Black - Touch Of Evil: A Celebration Of Villainy In Song

Joe Black - Touch Of Evil: A Celebration Of Villainy In Song

Celebrating the musical numbers of the finest villains, evil doers, baddies and the downright despicable. 

Weirdos Comedy Presents: Murder at the True Crime Convention

Weirdos Comedy Presents: Murder at the True Crime Convention

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 … 

The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

Welcome to the Jungle! The appropriately named fictional pub that is set within the walls of the Arts Theatre. 

Queer Comedy, Vol. 4 at Kindred

Queer Comedy, Vol. 4 at Kindred

Queer bxbes,We are delighted to be back at Kindred on Thursday October 24th with another incredible lineup celebrating comedy, queerness and Halloween. 

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Freckle Productions present STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler&rsq… 

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy At the Dia y Noche lounge, a popular, family run cafe, music and sports bar in Epsom. 

One Man Poe / Livestream

One Man Poe / Livestream

Online event. 

Talon - The Best Of Eagles

Talon - The Best Of Eagles

Talon - The Best of Eagles   The Legacy Tour 2020/21   Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in th… 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

One Man Poe

One Man Poe

Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Gothic Horror’, Poe was a pioneer in establishing the horror genre. 

One Man Poe

One Man Poe

A marathon of gothic horror masterpieces. One actor performs Edgar Allan Poe’s most spine-chilling classics 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Comedy Bloomers

Comedy Bloomers

Comedy Bloomers is back for October with an As seen on TV Special Edition featuring a selection of professional acts who’ve appeared on TV and Radio!Supporting them are the usual c… 

Queer Comedy 3

Queer Comedy 3

Stand-up comedy! Drag! Games! Prizes! Camp! Welcome to the third edition of Queer Comedy, The Glory’s first LGBTQIA+ inclusive comedy night. 

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy At the Dia y Noche lounge, a popular, family run cafe, music and sports bar in Epsom. 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Fringe! 2021 Programme Launch Party!

Fringe! 2021 Programme Launch Party!

Cum kids! Gather round. 

Laughing Labia LGBTQ+ Comedy & Variety Night

Laughing Labia LGBTQ+ Comedy & Variety Night

Known from Soho before Corona and on Zoom during Corona. 

One Man Poe

One Man Poe

What’s scarier than a slice of gothic horror? Four slices, that’s what. 

Detroit Comedian Mike Geeter (As seen on Comedy Central’s Hart of the City 2”)

Detroit Comedian Mike Geeter (As seen on Comedy Central’s Hart of the City 2”)

Detroit comedian Mike Geeter is coming bringing the funny to MoC! As an Ivy League dropout and community college graduate from Pontiac, MI, Mike brings a po… 

Gagstar Comedy Night

Gagstar Comedy Night

Another lovely comedy evening, this time with Russell Arathoon, In 2018 Russell made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his critically acclaimed show The Curious Incidents Of The Gay … 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Black Men Who Brunch - The Return Sept 2021

Black Men Who Brunch - The Return Sept 2021

 Where were we . 

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Joanna Neary – Wife On Earth, The Tour Brief Encounter-inspired Fantasist-housewife Celia (‘A pitch-perfect impersonation’ Observer) and friends take their Cosmic Shambles N… 

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Joanna Neary – Wife On Earth, The Tour Brief Encounter-inspired Fantasist-housewife Celia (‘A pitch-perfect impersonation’ Observer) and friends take their Cosmic Shambles N… 

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Joanna Neary – Wife On Earth, The Tour Brief Encounter-inspired Fantasist-housewife Celia (‘A pitch-perfect impersonation’ Observer) and friends take their Cosmic Shambles N… 

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Comedy Double Bill: Who Here's Lost? & Wife On Earth

Joanna Neary – Wife On Earth, The Tour Brief Encounter-inspired Fantasist-housewife Celia (‘A pitch-perfect impersonation’ Observer) and friends take their Cosmic Shambles N… 

PROTECTING YOUR PEACE AND CULTIVATING JOY WITH ANTHONY DAVIS

PROTECTING YOUR PEACE AND CULTIVATING JOY WITH ANTHONY DAVIS

Come and join the QPOCPROJECT’s collaboration with licensed therapist Anthony Davis. 

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy in Kingston

Stand up comedy at the Willoughby arms, a popular local pub in the heart of Kingston. 

Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First

Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First

Come and enjoy a night of great comedy to help support women, children, mothers and babies in the world’s poorest communities. 

Golden Girls: A Musical - Brighton!

Golden Girls: A Musical - Brighton!

PICTURE IT! BRIGHTON 2021!After 5 years of award-winning, sell-out shows in London, Golden Girls: A Musical is finally off on it’s long anticipated tour to Brighton!This September … 

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy At the Dia y Noche lounge, a popular, family run cafe, music and sports bar in Epsom. 

Connected Connections - Networking for Black Queer Men

Connected Connections - Networking for Black Queer Men

How do you find your tribe, locate your logical family, detect your ride or die BFF, when your meets with other Black queer men all seem to start with,Pic?You firstBut you’re the o… 

Comedy Bloomers

Comedy Bloomers

Comedy Bloomers returns for 2021 with a lovely lineup to get the rest of the year started. 

Star Man by James Cole @ The Two Brewers

Star Man by James Cole @ The Two Brewers

By James ColeBen battles to overcome his addiction while a ghost of his past seeks to destroy his future. 

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

https://www.blindcupidshakespearecompany.com/ 

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

https://www.blindcupidshakespearecompany.com/ 

The Comedy Of Errors

The Comedy Of Errors

https://www.blindcupidshakespearecompany.com/ 

The Comedy of Errors / La Commedia degli Errorir

The Comedy of Errors / La Commedia degli Errorir

The mother of all mistaken identity comedies, The Comedy of Errors gets a lockdown makeover in the hands of the bilingual theatre group The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company. 

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

https://www.blindcupidshakespearecompany.com/ 

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

English-Italian Version Of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS/ LA COMMEDIA to be Presented by The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company

https://www.blindcupidshakespearecompany.com/ 

Queer Comedy, Vol. 3 at Kindred

Queer Comedy, Vol. 3 at Kindred

Hey queer bxbes,We are delighted to be back at Kindred on Thursday September 9th with another incredible lineup celebrating comedy & queerness. 

Mother's Comedy Ball

Mother's Comedy Ball

Mother’s Comedy Ball is a new monthly comedy night bringing you the funniest and most diverse of London’s up and coming comedians. 

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. 

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. 

Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

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. 

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. 

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition

The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. 

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy At the Dia y Noche lounge, a popular, family run cafe, music and sports bar in Epsom. 

Drunk, Not Wasted Comedy

Drunk, Not Wasted Comedy

In its 6th year of drunk comedians. 

Queer Comedy 2 @ The Glory

Queer Comedy 2 @ The Glory

Stand-up comedy! Drag! Games! Prizes! Camp! Welcome to the second edition of Queer Comedy, The Glory’s first LGBTQIA+ inclusive comedy night. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Virtual Fridays on the Fringe: Nikita Lukinov plays Beethoven, Scriabin and Debussy

Virtual Fridays on the Fringe: Nikita Lukinov plays Beethoven, Scriabin and Debussy

Outstanding young Russian pianist Nikita Lukinov gives a recital of Beethoven (Sonata No. 

Monkey Barrel Comedy presents The Chuck Wagon Chuckle with Dusty Rambusky featuring Project X

Monkey Barrel Comedy presents The Chuck Wagon Chuckle with Dusty Rambusky featuring Project X

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… 

Whose Ticket is it Anyway?

Whose Ticket is it Anyway?

Have you ever kept a ticket from a gig or been worried about how much to put in the bucket at the end of a free show? Well join us to find out what happens when researchers and com… 

Black Snow The Musical

Black Snow The Musical

A musical adaptation of the masterfully satirical novel Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov: When Sergei Leontievich’s bid to take his own life fails, they dramatises their novel whose … 

The Comedy Arcade Live

The Comedy Arcade Live

Part game show and part chat show. 

Black Snow The Musical

Black Snow The Musical

A musical adaptation of the masterfully satirical novel Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov: When Sergei Leontievich’s bid to take his own life fails, they dramatises their novel whose … 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

This multi-award-winning adaptation of Jean Giono’s classic environmental tale toured for almost 14 years, with repeat appearances at the Sydney Opera House and off-Broadway. 

Leah MacRae: My Big, Fat, Fabulous Diary – The Best Bits!

Leah MacRae: My Big, Fat, Fabulous Diary – The Best Bits!

After a sell-out Scottish tour, Leah MacRae (River City and Gary: Tank Commander) brings her hilarious, rip-roaring, uplifting show for it’s Fringe debut. 

Sam and Tim Present: Behind the Fringe

Sam and Tim Present: Behind the Fringe

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… 

Black Country, New Road

Black Country, New Road

‘Britain’s best new band’ offer a fiercely energetic sonic time capsule merging the past, the present and the future. 

MC Hammersmith: 1 Man 8 Mile

MC Hammersmith: 1 Man 8 Mile

MC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh, the tall skinny posh one from Spontaneous Potter) is a freestyle rapper straight outta middle-class west London. 

Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody

Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody

Edinburgh Fringe is usually teeming with high-end improv shows to choose from, but pickings this year are, unsurprisingly, slim. 

The Best of the Dirty Tattooed Circus Bastards

The Best of the Dirty Tattooed Circus Bastards

Two dangerous Irishmen doing dangerous things for a laugh. 

Virtual Fridays on the Fringe: Jessie Bates and Haftor Medbøe

Virtual Fridays on the Fringe: Jessie Bates and Haftor Medbøe

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. 

MAN UP! - GRAND FINAL 2021

MAN UP! - GRAND FINAL 2021

MAN UP! - The Grand Final is finally here! After 8 weeks of heats featuring over 120 of London & the UKs finest DRAG KINGS, The Glory brings the final of its ground-breaki… 

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy in Epsom

Stand up comedy At the Dia y Noche lounge, a popular, family run cafe, music and sports bar in Epsom. 

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

Pick of the Fringe award winner Ivor Dembina, presents a revised and updated version of his solo Jewish comedy show – a story with jokes about Israel, Palestine and the Jews. 

black midi

black midi

Expect freewheeling improvisations and post-punk, jazz and prog rock influences in one exciting, blistering performance from Mercury nominees black midi. 

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

A fabulous selection of outrageous queer performers from across the Fringe. 

Paul Black: Worst Case Scenario

Paul Black: Worst Case Scenario

Paul Black's Fringe debut had a lot to live up to. 

Tues Night @ Social Club

Tues Night @ Social Club

Tues Night @ Social Club is one of those 'Marmite' shows that some people would consider their worst nightmare, while others could consider it tailor-made for them. 

XXS Com-Dons Comedy Showcase

XXS Com-Dons Comedy Showcase

The XXS Com-Dons Comedy Showcase brings you seven brand-new, barely-seen-before and very excited stand-up comedians. 

Camden Fringe - Joseph Parsons: Equaliser

Camden Fringe - Joseph Parsons: Equaliser

Joseph Parsons presents a fun-filled hour of stand up comedy about the joys of sport and the joys of homosexuality. 

Andy Field The Rhythm, Field The Rhyme, Get On Up, It's Comedy Time

Andy Field The Rhythm, Field The Rhyme, Get On Up, It's Comedy Time

A brand new collection of fun and silly ideas loosely arranged into the form of a show by award winning comedian Andy Field. 

Best Before by Ellie Rose Amit

Best Before by Ellie Rose Amit

The awkwardness of a blind date. 

Andy Field The Rhythm, Field The Rhyme, Get On Up, It’s Comedy Time

Andy Field The Rhythm, Field The Rhyme, Get On Up, It’s Comedy Time

A brand new collection of fun and silly ideas loosely arranged into the form of a show by award winning comedian Andy Field As seen/heard on BBC One, Radio … 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Best of Fringe Stand-Up

Best of Fringe Stand-Up

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. 

XXS Com-Dons Comedy Showcase

XXS Com-Dons Comedy Showcase

The XXS Com-Dons Comedy Showcase brings you seven brand-new, barely-seen-before and very excited stand-up comedians. 

Andy Field The Rhythm, Field The Rhyme, Get On Up, It's Comedy Time

Andy Field The Rhythm, Field The Rhyme, Get On Up, It's Comedy Time

A brand new collection of fun and silly ideas loosely arranged into the form of a show by award winning comedian Andy Field. 

Best Before by Ellie Rose Amit

Best Before by Ellie Rose Amit

The awkwardness of a blind date. 

Patricia Gets Ready (For a Date With the Man That Used to Hit Her)

Patricia Gets Ready (For a Date With the Man That Used to Hit Her)

Patricia has been concocting the perfect speech in her head over the last year, of what she would say if she were ever to face her ex-abusive boyfriend again. 

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery

Highly Suspect is a highly novel theatrical experience in which four actors take on the roles of supporting players from the Sherlock Holmes stories - Watson, Le Strade, Mycroft an… 

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The best night of comedy on the Fringe returns! Hosted by Pierre Novellie and featuring Mark Watson, Rachel Fairburn, Njambi McGrath, Joe Thomas and Eshaan Akbar. 

Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man (WIP)

Alfie Brown: Sensitive Man (WIP)

Does emotion help us make moral judgements? Alfie Brown is performing a work-in-progress show (which are often a lot more fun) that will attempt to answer this question. 

Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name

Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name

For regular fringegoers this year, there are markedly few of the regular staple performers returning to contribute to the semblance of normality the festival is offering up. 

Comedy Freak Show

Comedy Freak Show

Come one, come all to this tragic affair! Stand-up comedy show featuring acts that are positively freaky. 

Shelf: Hair

Shelf: Hair

Shelf are a musical comedy double act. 

Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World

Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World

The Great Baldini sets the stage excellently for his show, greeting each audience member at the door, and asking their name, which he will repeat when he invites them to volunteer … 

Virtual Fridays on the Fringe: Euan McLaughlin and Nicky Kirk

Virtual Fridays on the Fringe: Euan McLaughlin and Nicky Kirk

Fiddler Euan McLaughlin and Guitarist Nick Kirk play a selection of folk and traditional tunes at the Scottish Arts Club. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to dazzle children (aged 6+) and their families. 

Hal Cruttenden – It's Best You Hear It From Me (Tour Preview)

Hal Cruttenden – It's Best You Hear It From Me (Tour Preview)

Hal’s back doing what he does best – performing live comedy, for five nights only! ‘Reminded me how much I love stand up’ (Times). 

Clean Slate Comedy

Clean Slate Comedy

Stand Up Comedians who all trained at London’s Best Comedy Venue; The Bill Murray, all come together to bring you a night of fun! You’ll laugh, cry and have something to chat t… 

Clean Slate Comedy

Clean Slate Comedy

Stand Up Comedians who all trained at London’s Best Comedy Venue; The Bill Murray, all come together to bring you a night of fun! You’ll laugh, cry and have something to chat t… 

#1 Best All-American Comedy Show in London

#1 Best All-American Comedy Show in London

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… 

Ross Cullum: Golden Retriever in a Man Suit

Ross Cullum: Golden Retriever in a Man Suit

Ross Cullum (Bridgerton) plays villainous English bastards on TV, depicting the cis-het-masc-posho-twat demographic. 

#1 Best All-American Comedy Show in London

#1 Best All-American Comedy Show in London

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… 

Ted Hill: All The Presidents Man

Ted Hill: All The Presidents Man

Comedian and silly boy Ted Hill's debut stand-up show covers every single US President, and one man's recovery from a mental breakdown. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Nice Try and Clown Nipples (Two Comedy Solo Shows)

Nice Try and Clown Nipples (Two Comedy Solo Shows)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Comedian and silly boy Ted Hill’s debut stand-up show about every single US President, and one man’s recovery from a mental breakdown. 

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious

Comedy for the Curious is the comedy chat show where curiosity and stand-up comedy are combined. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man

Comedian and silly boy Ted Hill’s debut stand-up show about every single US President, and one man’s recovery from a mental breakdown. 

Sounds Proper Comedy Showcase

Sounds Proper Comedy Showcase

Hosted by Colin Etches and Rachel Morton-Young, the Sounds Proper Comedy Showcase presents a variety of high-quality stand-up comedians every Sunday. 

Dark Spirits, Black Humor: A Night of Cocktails and Storytelling

Dark Spirits, Black Humor: A Night of Cocktails and Storytelling

InHouse Theatre and Assembly invite you back to your favourite haunt for a strong drink and a stranger-than-fiction ghost story. 

Comedy Arcade Live

Comedy Arcade Live

Leicester Comedy shortlisted podcast bought to life. 

Watford Outdoor Comedy Club

Watford Outdoor Comedy Club

We’re proud to present our evening of summertime hilarity, mirth and merriment for your pleasure. 

Husbands, Hair and Other Stories...

Husbands, Hair and Other Stories...

Ripe Fruit are two older women trying to make sense of the world they live in when they explore Husbands, Hair and Other Stories. 

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

This is Not a Subject for Comedy

Pick of the Fringe award winner Ivor Dembina, presents a revised and updated version of his solo Jewish comedy show – a story with jokes about Israel, Palestine and the Jews. 

Comedy Arcade Live

Comedy Arcade Live

Leicester Comedy shortlisted podcast bought to life. 

Best of Fringe Stand-Up

Best of Fringe Stand-Up

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. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show. 

Twisted Tales Goes to the Fringe

Twisted Tales Goes to the Fringe

Owdyado Theatre present a darkly comic evening of mini Twisted Tales by writers from Cornwall and across the UK. 

Black is the Color of My Voice

Black is the Color of My Voice

A tale of the songs that lead us into the future and the ones that call us home; this show is a masterpiece in storytelling and soul. 

Funbox: Back to the Fringe

Funbox: Back to the Fringe

Funbox are back at the Fringe. 

Twisted Tales Goes to the Fringe

Twisted Tales Goes to the Fringe

Owdyado Theatre present a darkly comic evening of mini Twisted Tales by writers from Cornwall and across the UK. 

The Big Show from Monkey Barrel Comedy

The Big Show from Monkey Barrel Comedy

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… 

Flamenco Fringe

Flamenco Fringe

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… 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh, featuring your favourite comedians from around the Fringe. 

Sherlock's Secret Challenge – The Puzzle Solving Game That Shows You The City

Sherlock's Secret Challenge – The Puzzle Solving Game That Shows You The City

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. 

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

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… 

Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

It’s stand-up, but not as you know it; no rules, no backup, no script and no set list. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe

Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe

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. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Fringe favourite Best of Burlesque returns with a new all-star extravaganza! An international round-up of the finest in strip tease, cabaret and variety at the Fringe, from the leg… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand’s flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns! A Fringe institution but this time with four acts, seating, table service … 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). 

Essentially Black

Essentially Black

“In my opinion, the purpose of studying history is for us to learn from our predecessors, not judge them for things they may or may not have done in a time very different to ours… 

Agent November's

Agent November's "Major X Ploe-Shun": OUTDOOR Escape Game

An outdoor theatrical escape room as a fringe show is pretty much a dream tagline for me, and for many others across the country too, I'm quite sure. 

Essentially Black

Essentially Black

“In my opinion, the purpose of studying history is for us to learn from our predecessors, not judge them for things they may or may not have done in a time very different to ours… 

The Late Gay Comedy Show

The Late Gay Comedy Show

Every Tuesday, come down to Bar CMYK in Wimbledon for South London’s only weekly LGBTQIA+ comedy night. 

The Comedy of Errors/La Commedia degli Errori

The Comedy of Errors/La Commedia degli Errori

Mistaken identity, two sets of twins and lots of frivolity is what makes this unique bi-lingual production of Shakespeare's classic comedy The Comedy of Errors. 

Choir of Man

Choir of Man

The runaway international hit comes to London! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up one hour of indisputable joy! It&rsqu… 

Bourgeois & Maurice: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent

Bourgeois & Maurice: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent

Cult cabaret sensations Bourgeois & Maurice descend on planet earth for two nights at Brighton Spiegeltent! “It’s hard to think of any other act delivering such clever, funny … 

Bourgeois & Maurice: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent

Bourgeois & Maurice: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent

Cult cabaret sensations Bourgeois & Maurice descend on planet earth for two nights at Brighton Spiegeltent!“It’s hard to think of any other act delivering such clever, funny an… 

Shelf: One Man Band (Work in Progress)

Shelf: One Man Band (Work in Progress)

Shelf are a musical comedy double act. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Having enjoyed sell out runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringes, Back To Black returns to Brighton to take you on an electrifying journey through the career of a modern legend who s… 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Having enjoyed sell out runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringes, Back To Black returns to Brighton to take you on an electrifying journey through the career of a modern legend who s… 

Future Jazz at the Fringe

Future Jazz at the Fringe

A celebration of the most exciting new jazz in the South East. 

THE MARCHING SKALETONS & COMIC BEATNIK POETRY with CATCHA CAT COMEDY

THE MARCHING SKALETONS & COMIC BEATNIK POETRY with CATCHA CAT COMEDY

Tarascas Fiasco presents: The Marching Skaletons An 8-piece day of the dead inspired band from Brighton with their celebratory musical fusion of ska, Latin and eighties pop, guara… 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

An absurd two-hander comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread and his sidekick, Davy Scones. 

Lionhouse Cabaret: Comedy ft. Dyball & Kerr, Live Music and More

Lionhouse Cabaret: Comedy ft. Dyball & Kerr, Live Music and More

Bumfluffery and other silliness. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus Presents: The Boys From The Chorus

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus Presents: The Boys From The Chorus

SOLD OUT! Join us for the 8pm show live stream on YouTube for free: https://youtu. 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

An absurd two-hander comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread and his sidekick, Davy Scones. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus Presents: The Boys From The Chorus

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus Presents: The Boys From The Chorus

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus members present a show of solos and duets under the direction of Joe Paxton. 

THE Rotherhithe Gospels – The medieval comedy – drama of mysteries, passions and miracles.

THE Rotherhithe Gospels – The medieval comedy – drama of mysteries, passions and miracles.

With colourful characters from across the medieval heavens and earth. 

DREAMSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

DREAMSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

‘DREAMSCAPE’ is an immersive, breathtakingly beautiful concert of piano, clarinet, cello and violin blending classical, minimalist and cinematic flavours, set to a backdrop of gorg… 

Fringe Academy: The Future of Brighton Fringe

Fringe Academy: The Future of 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. 

Frankie Boyle: Work In Progress at The Museum of Comedy

Frankie Boyle: Work In Progress at The Museum of Comedy

Lisa Richards Agency Presents Frankie Boyle - Work In Progress Frankie is doing some shows at the to try out some brand new jokes. 

Fringe Academy: Looking Forward to Fringe

Fringe Academy: Looking Forward to 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. 

Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations Brighton Edition

Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations Brighton Edition

‘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

Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations Brighton Edition

‘Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations-Brighton Edition’ celebrates aspiring singers as they take you on their singing journey through the music of their idols. 

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2021

Brighton Big Drag Pageant 2021

Kings, Queens, and everything in between Talent, diversity, creativity, and nerve. 

Sara Segovia and Lachlan Werner are making shows (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Sara Segovia and Lachlan Werner are making shows (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Sara Segovia Rodao and Lachlan Werner are cuties by nature, cancers by astrological sign and clowns by trade. 

Summer in the Garden: Black Panther

Summer in the Garden: Black Panther

Deptford Cinema is proud to present a free outdoor screening of Black Panther in partnership with the Albany to kick-off our Summer season. 

Fringe Academy: Rural Touring in the UK

Fringe Academy: Rural Touring in the UK

Gain insights on the benefits and opportunities of professional rural touring. 

Fringe Academy: Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Academy: Fringe Festivals Around the World

Meet and hear from inspirational Fringe Directors and Producers from around the world. 

Fringe Academy: Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Academy: Fringe Festivals Around the World

Meet and hear from inspirational Fringe Directors and Producers from around the world. 

Laurie Black: Three Dimensions

Laurie Black: Three Dimensions

It’s a summer night in Old Steine, the fairy lights twinkle, the drinks flow. 

Laurie Black: Three Dimensions

Laurie Black: Three Dimensions

It’s a summer night in Old Steine, the fairy lights twinkle, the drinks flow. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Tl;dr: Two female comedians debut their 30 minute solo shows on one bill. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Falmer Fringe Concerts

Falmer Fringe Concerts

June 5, 5. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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 … 

Falmer Fringe Concerts

Falmer Fringe Concerts

June 5, 5. 

Only in Brighton!

Only in Brighton!

What connects ABBA and the Portuguese Revolution? Mount Everest and a supermarket in Hove? A stained wall and the genesis of a worldwide retail brand? What’s the story behind a ‘sa… 

Amazing Tree Walks: Brighton's Elms

Amazing Tree Walks: Brighton's Elms

Brighton has some amazing trees. 

Only in Brighton!

Only in Brighton!

What connects ABBA and the Portuguese Revolution? Mount Everest and a supermarket in Hove? A stained wall and the genesis of a worldwide retail brand? What’s the story behind a ‘sa… 

Sobering Thoughts on Addiction: A Comedy

Sobering Thoughts on Addiction: A Comedy

Heavy drinking, with all its attendant chaos, can be a sobering experience. 

Funny That Comedy

Funny That Comedy

Thursday 3 June: Funny That Comedy presents MC THOMAS GREEN fresh from a sell-out Australian festival season with NEIL DELAMERE (‘Fighting Talk’, ‘The Blame Game’, ‘The Michael Mc… 

Arts Industry Networking Mixer with Brighton Fringe and Ironclad Creative

Arts Industry Networking Mixer with Brighton Fringe and Ironclad Creative

An online event, in association with the free digital platform The Ironclad Hub ( https://ironclad-hub. 

Funny That Comedy

Funny That Comedy

Thursday 3 June: Funny That Comedy presents MC STEPHEN GRANT (Brighton’s own award winning compere) with CALLY BEATON (‘QI’, ‘The Apprentice You’re Fired’) NEIL DELAMERE (‘Fighti… 

Sobering Thoughts on Addiction: A Comedy

Sobering Thoughts on Addiction: A Comedy

Heavy drinking, with all its attendant chaos, can be a sobering experience. 

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1-2-1 Sessions

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1-2-1 Sessions

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… 

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1-2-1 Sessions

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1-2-1 Sessions

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… 

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe: What to Expect

Fringe Academy: Edinburgh Festival Fringe: What to Expect

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… 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips. 

Fringe Club

Fringe Club

Continue your evening with the Fringe’s wildest late-night show. 

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Brighton’s Singing Barber

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou sings classic songs from The Great American Songbook direct from his barbershop via Facebook Live video stream & from The Golden Window on… 

Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival: Best of Iris

Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival: Best of Iris

These award-winning films from Iris 2020 tell LGBT+ stories from around the world with humour, heart and honesty. 

Brighton Palace Pier Virtual Tour

Brighton Palace Pier Virtual Tour

A special virtual tour of Brighton Palace Pier, revealing its amazing history. 

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party Brighton Seaside Special

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party Brighton Seaside Special

Hello Sailor! Fun Sun Seekers! An open-air dance-walk Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party returns to beautiful Brighton with their ‘Super Seaside Special’! It’s the outra… 

The 2-Man Importance of Being Earnest

The 2-Man Importance of Being Earnest

A 20-minute two-man version of the Oscar Wilde classic play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, adapted and performed by Jon Haynes and David Woods of Ridiculusmus and directed by J… 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips. 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

After many long months of closure, we are now absolutely delighted to bring back Komedia’s renowned (and now socially distanced) live stand-up show, Krater Comedy Club! Discover… 

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

Back Passages of Brighton: Walking tour

“Back by popular demand”. 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

After many long months of closure, we are now absolutely delighted to bring back Komedia’s renowned (and now socially distanced) live stand-up show, Krater Comedy Club! Discover… 

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party Brighton Seaside Special

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party Brighton Seaside Special

Brighton got their boogie shoes on as they danced around Brighton with Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party under the guidance of our ship's captain Mama Roo and her shipmat… 

Fringe Academy: How to Crowdfund

Fringe Academy: How to Crowdfund

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: Best of the Fringe

On The Edge Comedy: Best of the Fringe

On The Edge Comedy is a Brighton institution, bringing fresh faces from the UK circuit to audiences all year round. 

Brighton Food Tours

Brighton Food Tours

The V. 

On The Edge Comedy: Best of the Fringe

On The Edge Comedy: Best of the Fringe

On The Edge Comedy is a Brighton institution, bringing fresh faces from the UK circuit to audiences all year round. 

A Brighton Chocolate Adventure

A Brighton Chocolate Adventure

Do you like chocolate and sweets? Are you keen to discover Brighton in a unique way? Join us on this chocolate lovers adventure if you want to do something extraordinary in and aro… 

A Brighton Dancing Discovery Tour

A Brighton Dancing Discovery Tour

This is not your ordinary tour: dress up (preferably) and join us for an hour of fun, laughter, and craziness. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Fringe City

Fringe City

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 Brighton Chocolate Adventure

A Brighton Chocolate Adventure

Do you like chocolate and sweets? Are you keen to discover Brighton in a unique way? Join us on this chocolate lovers adventure if you want to do something extraordinary in and aro… 

Bignell & Andrews Do A Fringe!

Bignell & Andrews Do A Fringe!

So, ages ago, we did a show, and it sold really well and we were super excited about doing the Fringe. 

Bignell & Andrews Do A Fringe!

Bignell & Andrews Do A Fringe!

So, ages ago, we did a show, and it sold really well and we were super excited about doing the Fringe. 

Brighton Palace Pier Virtual Tour

Brighton Palace Pier Virtual Tour

A special virtual tour of Brighton Palace Pier, revealing its amazing history. 

A Brighton Dancing Discovery Tour

A Brighton Dancing Discovery Tour

This is not your ordinary tour: dress up (preferably) and join us for an hour of fun, laughter, and craziness. 

Pick of the Fringe: Launch Night Special

Pick of the Fringe: Launch Night Special

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… 

Pick of the Fringe: Launch Night Special

Pick of the Fringe: Launch Night Special

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… 

Artista presents The Secret Comedy Club

Artista presents The Secret Comedy Club

** 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!… 

AAA presents The Secret Comedy Club

AAA presents The Secret Comedy Club

** 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!… 

Artista's Secret Comedy Club: The Comedy Hub

Artista's Secret Comedy Club: The Comedy Hub

Don’t know who to watch this Fringe? Why not let us curate a comedy show for you! Performances on 6 days per week, 4 to 6 times per day, from 17:30 until 23:00 on weekdays and 14:3… 

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Final Show of Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course. 

Michael Rosen’s Brighton Birthday

Michael Rosen’s Brighton Birthday

Writer and poet Michael Rosen celebrates his 75th birthday at Brighton Festival, sharing stories of his life and work with Hannah Azieb PoolOne of Britain’s best loved writers an… 

Jacqueline Wilson at Brighton Festival

Jacqueline Wilson at Brighton Festival

The beloved children’s author joins us for an online event to talk about past work and her latest novel, The Runaway GirlsJoin the much-loved author Dame Jacqueline Wilson online… 

Fringe Academy: Creating a COVID-safe event with Hybred Consultancy

Fringe Academy: Creating a COVID-safe event with Hybred Consultancy

Becky Stevens, Managing Director of Hybred Consultancy (www. 

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Following a totally sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the star of international stage hit Impossible takes to the road with his much-anticipated debut solo … 

Fringe Academy: Learn How to Review Arts and Cultural Works with Voicemag.uk

Fringe Academy: Learn How to Review Arts and Cultural Works with Voicemag.uk

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 … 

Fringe Academy: PR & Media

Fringe Academy: PR & Media

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. 

Fringe Academy: How to Market your Brighton Fringe Event

Fringe Academy: How to Market your Brighton Fringe Event

Find out more about marketing your Brighton Fringe event from the Brighton Fringe marketing team. 

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1 Sessions

Fringe Academy: Box Office 1-2-1 Sessions

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… 

Whose Spine Is It Anyway?

Whose Spine Is It Anyway?

The MDs are a group of UCL medical students, whose sketch comedy and stand-up routines reveal a side of medicine that the public has never seen before. 

Fringe Academy: Box Office Tips and Tricks

Fringe Academy: Box Office Tips and Tricks

Find out more about how the Brighton Fringe box office works from our Box Office Manager, Ellie Brayne-Whyatt. 

Whose Spine Is It Anyway?

Whose Spine Is It Anyway?

The MDs are a group of UCL medical students, whose sketch comedy and stand-up routines reveal a side of medicine that the public has never seen before. 

Steve Hewlett : One Man - Many Friends

Steve Hewlett : One Man - Many Friends

Comedy ventriloquist Steve Hewlett brings his own style of comedy to the Ventriloquist world and his stuffed friends tag along for hilarious situations and improvisation… 

Steve Hewlett : One Man - Many Friends

Steve Hewlett : One Man - Many Friends

Comedy ventriloquist Steve Hewlett brings his own style of comedy to the Ventriloquist world and his stuffed friends tag along for hilarious situations and improvisation… 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

This show has been rescheduled from 09 April 2020. 

Comedy Zebra Show La Londra

Comedy Zebra Show La Londra

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… 

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Broken Robot Productions presents Magical Bones: Black MagicThe Britain’s Got Talent finalist is hitting the road as his much-anticipated debut… 

Brighton Academy Showcase 2021

Brighton Academy Showcase 2021

Come and watch our 3rd year Musical Theatre & Performing Arts students perform in their graduating showcase  

Brighton Academy Showcase 2021

Brighton Academy Showcase 2021

Come and watch our 3rd year Musical Theatre & Performing Arts students perform in their graduating showcase  

THE COMEDY STORE HERTFORD 2021

THE COMEDY STORE HERTFORD 2021

Tickets: £16Duration: approx 2hrs. 

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

Tickets must be booked no later than 1 hour before the start. 

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

The notion of a man becoming particularly attached to a handsome black cat may initially feel a familiar experience, especially as around 3. 

Fringe Academy: Producers - who are they, what do they do, where do I find one?

Fringe Academy: Producers - who are they, what do they do, where do I find one?

A two hour introductory workshop for self-producing artists and others interested in producing. 

Fringe Academy: Fundraising Platforms

Fringe Academy: Fundraising Platforms

Robert Batson (Brighton Fringe Business Development Advisor) will host this session about fundraising platforms. 

Can I Touch Your Hair?

Can I Touch Your Hair?

Join Lekhani on her hair journey as she discovers that she can’t wash her hair with 99p Alberto Balsam, that she has no clue how to cornrow and that everyone has something to say a… 

In Focus: Black Playwrights of the Spanish and Portuguese-Speaking Worlds

In Focus: Black Playwrights of the Spanish and Portuguese-Speaking Worlds

Part of Out of the Wings Winter Warmer, a week long digital celebration of theatre in translation. 

Stand Up Comedy Club

Stand Up Comedy Club

Please note that Tier 2 regulations mean that only members of the same household or support bubble may meet together indoors. 

Comedy Zebra Show La Londra

Comedy Zebra Show La Londra

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�… 

One Man - Many Friends

One Man - Many Friends

Comedy ventriloquist Steve Hewlett brings his own style of comedy to the Ventriloquist world and his stuffed friends tag along for hilarious situations and improvisation… 

Detroit Comedian Mike Geeter (As seen on Comedy Central’s Hart of the City 2”)

Detroit Comedian Mike Geeter (As seen on Comedy Central’s Hart of the City 2”)

Detroit comedian Mike Geeter is coming bringing the funny to MoC! As an Ivy League dropout and community college graduate from Pontiac, MI, Mike brings a pointed look at… 

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Scotland’s LGBT choir returns to the Fringe in support of Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, the show premieres at Brighton to take you on a moving yet energising journey through the career of a modern legend. 

Big Ideas vs Limitations – Achieving Ambitious Designs at Edinburgh Fringe

Big Ideas vs Limitations – Achieving Ambitious Designs at Edinburgh Fringe

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… 

Bringing a Show to Army @ The Fringe

Bringing a Show to Army @ The Fringe

Find out more about bringing a show to Army @ The Fringe, what we’re looking for and our unique offering for artists. 

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Enthusiastically vote alongside dozens of international talent scouts for 2020’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making, who battle for glory, fame and shiny moose trophies. 

Army @ The Virtual Fringe: Live Every Moment - Creating dance for film, tv and theatre with Rosie Kay

Army @ The Virtual Fringe: Live Every Moment - Creating dance for film, tv and theatre with Rosie Kay

Join Rosie Kay as she talks about working in dance and film, from 5 SOLDIERS to Sunshine on Leith. 

Army @ The Virtual Fringe: The War Photographer

Army @ The Virtual Fringe: The War Photographer

Join Rebecca Brown, the first female soldier to win Army Photographer of the Year 2019 for a conversation on her experiences. 

Army @ The Virtual Fringe: Projection & Choreography

Army @ The Virtual Fringe: Projection & Choreography

Join Suba Subramaniam to explore the use of projection in dance and theatre productions. 

The HandleBards – The Comedy of Errors

The HandleBards – The Comedy of Errors

They’ve cycled 1500 miles to get to the Fringe, carrying on the back of their bikes all of the set, props and costumes they need for their brand new show. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Now in its 13th year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Celebrating Assembly’s 40th year, we bring you bite-size tasters of the very best comedy, cabaret, music and circus from around the Fringe. 

Best of the West End

Best of the West End

After sold-out performances and five-star reviews the past four years, our performers are excited to return to Edinburgh for their fifth year with a new line-up of songs! Featuring… 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh, featuring your favourite comedians from around the Fringe. 

Best of Broadway

Best of Broadway

American Performing Arts International is excited to return for the fifth year with the Best of Broadway! After sold-out performances and rave reviews, this show is sure to be a ho… 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Following a sell-out run at Fringe 2019, Back To Black returns to take you on a moving yet energising journey through the career of a modern legend. 

The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

A feast for all the senses. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2020

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2020

Great value lunchtime comedy compilation showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

This unique comedy experience returns to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out shows across the UK and Europe. 

3's Comedy – Luka Muller, Peter Jones and Mystery Guest

3's Comedy – Luka Muller, Peter Jones and Mystery Guest

3’s Comedy brings together Luka Muller, Peter Jones and a mystery guest; three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. 

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

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 … 

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Four of the best new acts on the circuit, selected by Just the Tonic. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Established as one of the best shows of the Fringe. 

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

A fabulous selection of outrageous queer performers from across the Fringe. 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

The only fast-paced, pun-tastic comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread and his sidekick, Davy Scones. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. 

The Man

The Man

Patrick McPherson returns to Edinburgh with The Man revamped following its sold-out run at the Fringe 2019 where it received exclusively five-star reviews. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Logan Murray’s Comedy Summer School

Logan Murray’s Comedy Summer School

LOGAN MURRAY’S COMEDY SUMMER SCHOOL ‘Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves. 

Elliot Wengler: Special Features

Elliot Wengler: Special Features

Elliot Wengler has many special features, and no, he doesn’t mean his dyspraxia, dyslexia, anxiety or his Pokémon championship wins (runner-up position, 200… 

Russell Howard: Respite (Brighton)

Russell Howard: Respite (Brighton)

Following the record-breaking success of his 2017 tour Round The World, Russell Howard returns with his biggest globe-spanning stand-up tour to date. 

Café Named Desire at the Online Fringe Festival

Café Named Desire at the Online Fringe Festival

“Café Named Desire” is a musical about love, sexuality, and self discovery. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Following a totally sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the star of international stage hit Impossible takes to the road with his much-anticipated debut solo … 

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Following a totally sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the star of international stage hit Impossible takes to the road with his much-anticipated debut solo … 

Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First

Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First

Come and enjoy a night of great comedy to help support women, children, mothers and babies in the world’s poorest communities. 

Drop-In Online Comedy Writing Workshops

Drop-In Online Comedy Writing Workshops

An introduction to comedy writing for the beginnner. 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard’s Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook is a surreal 2-handed comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread and his sidekick… 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard’s Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook is a surreal 2-handed comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread and his sidekick… 

The Brighton Academy: Showcase

The Brighton Academy: Showcase

Owned by 4 west end performers and with patrons including Sir Matthew Bourne, Stephen Mear, Bill Deamer, Carole Tood and Pearson Casting, The Brighton Academy has now be… 

Women Over 50 Film Festival: Best of the Fest

Women Over 50 Film Festival: Best of the Fest

Focusing on the work and lives of older women - both in front and behind the camera - this year’s line-up includes Japanese animation Mix, eco-comedy The Last Mermaid starring Jane… 

Phoenix Dance Theatre - Black Waters

Phoenix Dance Theatre - Black Waters

In 1782, the owners of the Zong ship claimed insurance on the lives of the 130 slaves thrown overboard. 

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Final Show of Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course. 

John Meagher’s Irish Comedy Showcase

John Meagher’s Irish Comedy Showcase

Rising Irish stand up star John Meagher presents a showcase of the top Irish Stand-up comedians working today. 

John Meagher’s Irish Comedy Showcase

John Meagher’s Irish Comedy Showcase

Rising Irish stand up star John Meagher presents a showcase of the top Irish Stand-up comedians working today. 

Robert Ross Presents: Forgotten Heroes of Comedy

Robert Ross Presents: Forgotten Heroes of Comedy

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… 

Richard Stott: Right Hand Man

Richard Stott: Right Hand Man

In this "Heart-wrenchingly moving and unquestionably funny” (Evening Standard) stand-up show Richard Stott examines body image, mental health and being disabl… 

Richard Stott – Right Hand Man

Richard Stott – Right Hand Man

In this "Heart-wrenchingly moving and unquestionably funny” (Evening Standard) stand-up show Richard Stott examines body image, mental health and being disabl… 

Robert Ross presents: A Comedy of Madness

Robert Ross presents: A Comedy of Madness

The heritage of comedy is a troubled one - littered with the shells of those whose genius is inextricably linked with struggles with mental health. 

A Little Comedy

A Little Comedy

“A Little Comedy”by A. 

Mrs Puntila And Her Man Matti

Mrs Puntila And Her Man Matti

Mrs Puntila and her Man Matti is that relatively rare thing for the Royal Lyceum Theatre—a star vehicle, rather than an ensemble production, that happens to have two audience fav… 

Paquito Forever - A one-man cabaret show

Paquito Forever - A one-man cabaret show

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 … 

Matt Hoss: Here Comes Your Man

Matt Hoss: Here Comes Your Man

Matt Hoss is a man on a mission. 

The Scribbling Ape's Itch: Comedy Scratch Night

The Scribbling Ape's Itch: Comedy Scratch Night

Join us at The Museum of Comedy as we showcase the best of emerging and established collaborative comedy talent. 

The Man Whose Hair Grew Black: An Hilarious Comedy by Anthony Bunko

The Man Whose Hair Grew Black: An Hilarious Comedy by Anthony Bunko

Gurnwah Productions - one of the most creative, prolific and downright hilarious production companies from Wales, embark on their first World Tour with their new hysteri… 

The Man Whose Hair Grew Black: An Hilarious Comedy by Anthony Bunko

The Man Whose Hair Grew Black: An Hilarious Comedy by Anthony Bunko

Gurnwah Productions - one of the most creative, prolific and downright hilarious production companies from Wales, embark on their first World Tour with their new hysteri… 

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala

From the city that gave you Billy Connolly, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle, celebrate Burns Night with a line-up of the top names showcasing the Whyte & Mackay Glas… 

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala

From the city that gave you Billy Connolly, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle, celebrate Burns Night with a line-up of the top names showcasing the Whyte & Mackay Glas… 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Touching, funny and utterly original, Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN is back at Leicester Square The… 

MagicFest - Comedy Magic Club

MagicFest - Comedy Magic Club

Have your mind blown as you laugh yourself silly! A line up of the funniest, scariest, and freakiest, conjured up for your delight in our magic comedy club. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How… 

Stick Man

Stick Man

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How… 

Stick Man

Stick Man

It’s a Thursday afternoon, and I’m sat comfortably in the stalls of Brighton Theatre Royal amongst an absolute army of five-year-olds. 

Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever

Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever

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… 

There's A Man In The Woods

There's A Man In The Woods

There is a limit to how much you can love your child. 

AGM Comedy – On The Town

AGM Comedy – On The Town

2016 Brighton Fringe Audience Choice Award Winners: Steve Adams, Colin Galletly & Johnny Murph, collectively known as “AGM Comedy”. 

Live Forever - Britpop Tribute Festival feat Definitely Oasis + Blur2 + Pulp'd + Lucky Man (Verve)

Live Forever - Britpop Tribute Festival feat Definitely Oasis + Blur2 + Pulp'd + Lucky Man (Verve)

Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. 

Improve Your Comedy

Improve Your Comedy

Are you eager to discover the better comic who is lurking inside you? Do you need a push to break out of a rut with your comedy routine? Are you looking for support to u… 

One Man, Two Guvnors

One Man, Two Guvnors

Christian Patterson returns as the clumsy schemer Francis Henshall! Written by Richard Bean| Directed by Peter Doran| Designed by Sean Crowley This Autumn, the Torch Theatr… 

Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala

Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala

Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards are in the heart of the West End for three shows only. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Touching, funny and utterly original, Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN is back at Leicester Square Theatre! What … 

Jonny & The Baptists Love Brighton & Hove and Hate Bastards

Jonny & The Baptists Love Brighton & Hove and Hate Bastards

Everyone hates bastards right? We agree. 

Black Star Riders

Black Star Riders

Black Star Riders are a recognised power force in the modern day rock world and they’ll bring plenty of the high-energy, full-throttle sound to cities on their autumn tour. 

One Man Two Guvnors

One Man Two Guvnors

After being fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall is skint and hungry. 

MERCY @ Clapham Fringe Festival

MERCY @ Clapham Fringe Festival

‘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 Man in the White Suit

The Man in the White Suit

Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon return to the West End to star in the world premiere of the classic Ealing comedy THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT, adapted and directed by Sean Foley. 

Margaret Scratcher’s Comedy Scratch Night

Margaret Scratcher’s Comedy Scratch Night

Join us at The Museum of Comedy as we showcase the best of emerging and established collaborative comedy talent. 

London Comedy Allstars - The Spiegeltent

London Comedy Allstars - The Spiegeltent

Join us every Saturday night for a huge line up of the best comedy talent on offer. 

A Tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle, the Man Behind and Beyond Sherlock Holmes

A Tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle, the Man Behind and Beyond Sherlock Holmes

A Tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle, the Man Behind and Beyond Sherlock Holmes with a discussion by New York author, Elizabeth Crowens and Tania Henzell, a relation of the Doyle family… 

Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala

Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala

The UK’s first and premier award for celebrating live comedy. 

Fringe Swap Shop

Fringe Swap Shop

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Praise at the Fringe

Praise at the Fringe

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. 

Best of Musical Comedy Awards

Best of Musical Comedy Awards

Join us for a riotous celebration of the Fringe’s best musical comedians! Since 2009, the MCAs have helped to launch the likes of Abandoman, Rachel Parris, Mae Martin, Jay Foreman … 

Fringe 2019: What’s Your Story? 

Fringe 2019: What’s Your Story? 

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Cadenza at the 2019 Fringe

Cadenza at the 2019 Fringe

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… 

How to do a Show at the Fringe

How to do a Show at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe Participants. 

Aaah! The Fringe of the Fringe is back!

Aaah! The Fringe of the Fringe is back!

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!… 

Fringing 9 to 5 – 20 Hours at the Fringe

Fringing 9 to 5 – 20 Hours at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Daz Black Live

Daz Black Live

Daz Black heads to the Fringe for the first time ever, off the back of his UK tour. 

Discover Melbourne Fringe

Discover Melbourne Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

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.  

Apocalypse Comedy Club featuring Mick Neven

Apocalypse Comedy Club featuring Mick Neven

The award-winning Aussie comedian is back with a brand-new show, taking on the end of the world. 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

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. 

Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Showcase

Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Showcase

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… 

Alternative Comedy Cabaret

Alternative Comedy Cabaret

Looking for something really different? Have a look at our line-up of brilliant and original alternative comedians strutting their stuff in an intimate venue at the Fringe. 

The Voicebox Toolbox: How to Avoid Cracking Your Voice During the Fringe

The Voicebox Toolbox: How to Avoid Cracking Your Voice During the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Shifting Identities

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Shifting Identities

A small allocation of tickets available on the door, first come, first served. 

Target Man by Mark Starling

Target Man by Mark Starling

19-year-old Connor has just signed for a Premier League team. 

Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

Part of the British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2019 and presented by Contact and STUN. 

Comedy Gala 2019: In Aid of Waverley Care

Comedy Gala 2019: In Aid of Waverley Care

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns! Book early to avoid disappointment. 

Our Man – Free

Our Man – Free

This award-winning writer’s powerful one-man show tears through the curtain of manners to reveal the wildlife of neo-liberal Britain. 

Remind Me Again Why I Need a Man

Remind Me Again Why I Need a Man

Maggie Taylor has the ideal life as an ageing dominatrix. 

Ideology and Hair Gel

Ideology and Hair Gel

1983, a boarding school in the German Democratic Republic. 

BBC: Fresh from the Fringe

BBC: Fresh from the Fringe

A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Itinerary of an EU Migrant Worker – A Bittersweet Anglo-French Musical Comedy

Itinerary of an EU Migrant Worker – A Bittersweet Anglo-French Musical Comedy

French-born Marianne has spent most of her adult life in the UK. 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe Participants. 

Emer Maguire: Hilarious Humans

Emer Maguire: Hilarious Humans

Emer Maguire is a TEDx performing musical comedian, an international award-winning science communicator and a double Irish Radio Award winning BBC radio presenter. 

Funny Women on the Fringe

Funny Women on the Fringe

Join Funny Women for a sparkling mix of comedy featuring the brightest new, emerging and established talent at the Fringe. 

I Went to Barcelona and All I Got Was This Lousy Comedy Show

I Went to Barcelona and All I Got Was This Lousy Comedy Show

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… 

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2019: The Award Ceremony

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2019: The Award Ceremony

Join today’s most innovative playwrights for an afternoon of performed readings and interviews with presenter Shereen Nanjiani. 

Black Holes

Black Holes

An Afrofuturist history of the universe from the Big Bang to dreamshout death. 

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man (Camden Fringe)

Ted Hill: All the Presidents Man (Camden Fringe)

Comedian & silly boy Ted Hill’s debut stand-up show is about every single U. 

Man Number Five

Man Number Five

‘When did no become a turn on? No. 

Piracy! A Comedy on the High Cs

Piracy! A Comedy on the High Cs

Hoist the mainsails and prepare for a thoroughly ridiculous adventure. 

Comedy Auction

Comedy Auction

What is anything really worth? Tony Law (Chief Auctioneer) and his team of “experts”, Ed Aczel, Thom Tuck, Ben VanDerVelde and Katy Schutte plan to find out. 

Heaven Knows I'm Friz Frizzle Now

Heaven Knows I'm Friz Frizzle Now

Friz Frizzle, the self-proclaimed ‘Song-Ruiner’ has a dream: to ruin your childhoods by bastardising well known songs that you grew up with. 

Queen Mary Comedy Society and Friends

Queen Mary Comedy Society and Friends

Award-winning, rising stars from QM Comedy Society and the London comedy circuit deliver an hour full of social commentary and silliness. 

How to Take Part in Brighton Fringe

How to Take Part in Brighton Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

Folksy Theatre describe their touring, and frequently open air, production of The Comedy of Errors as being ‘Filled with Folksy's wonderful live music, audience interaction a… 

Questions for Quiz Shows

Questions for Quiz Shows

Cora is at the festival to see her ex-boyfriend perform. 

What Fringe Next?

What Fringe Next?

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

AMDA Scholarship Auditions at Edinburgh Fringe

AMDA Scholarship Auditions at Edinburgh Fringe

AMDA will be conducting placement and scholarship auditions for its BFA and Conservatory programs in Acting, Music Theatre, Dance Theatre and Performing Arts. 

Robert Ross: Forgotten Heroes of Comedy

Robert Ross: Forgotten Heroes of Comedy

The Golden Age of Television was blessed with some of the best-loved of comedians, but while Eric ‘n’ Ernie and Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd are still celebrated, some of the gr… 

Barefoot (Camden Fringe)

Barefoot (Camden Fringe)

‘Forever in a hurry to meet expectations and cover expenses, but forgetting what is important in life. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

This unique comedy experience returns to the Edinburgh after sell-out shows across the UK and Europe. 

Walk Like A Man

Walk Like A Man

It’s Friday night. 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

A Complicated Man

A Complicated Man

How many years does it take to unspool a man? An odd king sails the waves of the wine dark sea in a bathtub. 

Becoming Gwendolyn; An Original Classical Comedy

Becoming Gwendolyn; An Original Classical Comedy

The Importance of Being Earnest meets A Mid Summer Night’s Dream in this original classical comedy. 

BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award Final

BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award Final

Join us for the live final of the BBC’s prestigious stand-up comedy competition. Previous winners of this coveted award include Rhod Gilbert, Lucy Beaumont and Alan Carr. 

Intellectual Property Rights for Fringe Performers

Intellectual Property Rights for Fringe Performers

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Comedy Hypnotist and Mentalist Mark Knight

Comedy Hypnotist and Mentalist Mark Knight

Mark Knight had the honour of performing to a packed-out room, clearly up for a fun Friday night of Mind Reading and Hypnosis – any Edinburgh performer’s dream scenario. 

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man in the World

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man in the World

See the Proopcast Live in hot Edinburgh. 

Christopher Bliss: The Man Who Turns Wives Into Widows

Christopher Bliss: The Man Who Turns Wives Into Widows

Rob Carter’s cult hit creation is back with a glossy revamp of his 2016 debut show. 

Lisa Klevemark Waits for the Green Man (before crossing the street)

Lisa Klevemark Waits for the Green Man (before crossing the street)

Lisa Klevemark, though Swedish, Lutheran and very boring, went to renowned clown school Ecole Philippe Gaulier in France. 

The Best of Bonhams

The Best of Bonhams

Bonhams in Edinburgh are exhibiting selected artworks that will be offered for sale in London and elsewhere during the autumn season. 

Lost Keys and Orgasms At the Pasty Motel (Camden Fringe)

Lost Keys and Orgasms At the Pasty Motel (Camden Fringe)

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. 

Mark Watson: I Appreciate You Coming to This and Let's Hope for the Best (Work in Progress)

Mark Watson: I Appreciate You Coming to This and Let's Hope for the Best (Work in Progress)

Watson presents a show that’s no more than 50% ready for public consumption and hopes for the festival’s legendary supportive vibe to carry him through. 

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The best night of comedy on the Fringe, with all proceeds going to Waverley Care: a charity the Pleasance has supported for the last 28 years, providing care and support to people … 

Working-Class Artists’ Gathering at the Edinburgh Fringe

Working-Class Artists’ Gathering at the Edinburgh Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Long Man Doing Short Jokes, Short Man Doing Long Jokes

Long Man Doing Short Jokes, Short Man Doing Long Jokes

A stand-up showcase featuring purveyor of one-liners and ‘Long Man’, Josh Massen, and storyteller and ‘Short Man’, Phil Green. 

Berk's Nest Mid-Fest Comedy Special

Berk's Nest Mid-Fest Comedy Special

Complete sell-out 2017 and 2018. 

MC Hammersmith's Magical Freestyle Factory!

MC Hammersmith's Magical Freestyle Factory!

Will Naameh is one of Edinburgh’s most talented and unique improvisers, although you’d be forgiven if you’ve not heard of him before. 

Galway Comedy Carnival Showcase

Galway Comedy Carnival Showcase

Official launch of Ireland’s premier comedy festival, featuring top acts from the 2019 programme, including Andrew Maxwell, Terry Alderton and Danny O’Brien. 

Chain of Trivia

Chain of Trivia

BBC radio music aficionado Russell Clarke is making his Edinburgh Fringe debut in a show jam-packed with fascinating rock ‘n’ roll trivia and random connections between the sta… 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, only a handful survive – now one will be crowned Britain’s Funniest Student 2019. 

Punkanary Comedy Cinema

Punkanary Comedy Cinema

Screening the best quick-fire sketches and shorts by the next big undiscovered talents. 

All-Star Cabaret: The Free Fringe Gala

All-Star Cabaret: The Free Fringe Gala

Best of magic, dance, comedy, singing and more. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

This multi award-winning adaptation of Jean Giono’s classic environmental tale by Puppet State Theatre Company has been touring internationally for the past twelve years, with repe… 

Black Is the Color of My Voice

Black Is the Color of My Voice

Apphia Campbell’s solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone. 

The Discount Comedy Checkout Raw & Unscripted Improv Show (Camden Fringe)

The Discount Comedy Checkout Raw & Unscripted Improv Show (Camden Fringe)

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. 

Laugh 4 Change Comedy Fundraiser

Laugh 4 Change Comedy Fundraiser

The Laugh 4 Change Comedy Fundraiser features some of the best comedians on the circuit who will come together for an hour of stand-up comedy in support of refugee action. 

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Scotland’s LGBT choir Loud and Proud is back at the Fringe in support of Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity. 

Mat Ricardo's Varieties

Mat Ricardo's Varieties

The word ‘legend’ is bandied about a bit too much these days. 

Ska at the Fringe

Ska at the Fringe

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… 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 11

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 11

I need to preface with this review with a disclaimer – this is either a one-star or a five-star show, depending on your sense of humour. 

Trashfuture: Live at the Fringe

Trashfuture: Live at the Fringe

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. 

The World's Smallest Comedy Show

The World's Smallest Comedy Show

It’s the smallest comedy show in the smallest venue at the Fringe. 

Best Friends: A Cabaret

Best Friends: A Cabaret

A new feminist comedy cabaret, debuting at the 2019 Camden Fringe. 

The Halls of Ridiculous Comedy Panel Show (Camden Fringe)

The Halls of Ridiculous Comedy Panel Show (Camden Fringe)

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. 

Dominic Frisby Presents Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe

Dominic Frisby Presents Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe

Nowhere has Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand been harder at work than at the festival itself. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Now in it’s 12th year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

A Mentally Well Fringe

A Mentally Well Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Opportunities for New Musical Theatre After the Fringe

Opportunities for New Musical Theatre After the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Dealing with Reviews at the Fringe

Dealing with Reviews at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Black Never Die

Black Never Die

Exuberant, vibrant, energetic, youthful! Black Never Die is a 10-piece rap outfit from Conakry, Guinea in West Africa creating seductive, colourful solid, groovy urban music. 

Hair of the Wild

Hair of the Wild

Internationally renowned artist Concha Vidal presents an evocative site-specific performance in a hairdressing salon. 

Museum Late: Fringe Fridays

Museum Late: Fringe Fridays

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… 

Laugh Island (Camden Fringe)

Laugh Island (Camden Fringe)

An improvised comedy show of sketches, scenes, songs, and suntans. 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

Sold-out run: Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2019). 

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom. 

Ben Hart: The Nutshell

Ben Hart: The Nutshell

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 … 

ROSL Recitals: 20 Years of Music at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

ROSL Recitals: 20 Years of Music at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Since 1999, ROSL has brought together young classical musicians from across the Commonwealth to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Adelaide Fringe Artist Info Session

Adelaide Fringe Artist Info Session

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Join us for an evening of stand-up comedy to raise funds for Barnardo’s. 

The Edinburgh Fringe as a Classroom

The Edinburgh Fringe as a Classroom

Fringe University invites you to meet with students, graduates, and professors to find out how you can get the most out of the Fringe. 

Diversity in the Fringe Media Landscape

Diversity in the Fringe Media Landscape

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Villain, Interrupted - Camden Fringe 2019

Villain, Interrupted - Camden Fringe 2019

Meet Gina, a therapist working in a prison for super-villains - determined to turn every last one of them into a Hero. 

Fringe First Aid

Fringe First Aid

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Sounds of the Fringe: Speaking for Wellbeing

Sounds of the Fringe: Speaking for Wellbeing

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Surfing the Holyland (Camden Fringe)

Surfing the Holyland (Camden Fringe)

Heather is allergic to politics, religion and exercise. 

Piano Man

Piano Man

Accidentally On Purpose (sponsored by Goldsmiths Drama Society) presents Piano Man, a short play in which four characters discover the true meaning of acceptance and understanding … 

Sustainability at the Fringe: Reception

Sustainability at the Fringe: Reception

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

The Man From Verona

The Man From Verona

The Man From Verona – The Trouble with Harry is that he’s hanging from a Rope by the Rear Window. 

Shakespeare on a Shoestring: The Comedy of Errors!

Shakespeare on a Shoestring: The Comedy of Errors!

Last seen on the Fringe with their 2017 adaptation of Cymbeline, Shakespeare on a Shoestring is the next generation of the Fringe First Award-winning Shoestring Players. 

Anthony Jeannot: I Want To Buy A House (Camden Fringe)

Anthony Jeannot: I Want To Buy A House (Camden Fringe)

I feel ripped off, and frankly you should too. 

Project X – Alternative Comedy Collective

Project X – Alternative Comedy Collective

Join Project X in welcoming the weird, wacky and the downright hilarious to the stage. 

We're Sorry (Canadian Comedy Showcase)

We're Sorry (Canadian Comedy Showcase)

Back in Edinburgh for its fifth year, We’re Sorry! A rotating showcase of Canadian comedians in town for the Fringe. 

Billy Joel: Piano Man Live

Billy Joel: Piano Man Live

Billy Joel: Piano Man Live showcases the very best of the dynamic songbook of the legendary Billy Joel. 

The Best of Northern

The Best of Northern

North East comedians on one exclusive line-up! Hot on the heels of our popular compilation showcases, it felt only right to bring you some of finest comics who regularly stand-up a… 

BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award Semi-Finals

BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award Semi-Finals

Join us for the semi-finals of the BBC’s prestigious stand-up comedy competition which has previously helped launch the careers of comedians such as Sarah Millican and Peter Kay. 

Mark Dean Quinn Knits: A Comedy Show

Mark Dean Quinn Knits: A Comedy Show

A show about knitting. 

Stealth Aspies – Aspies Anonymous

Stealth Aspies – Aspies Anonymous

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a beacon of individuality for our time: it presents a platform for anybody with the desire to express themselves and whatever makes them individuals. 

The Hypnotist – Live and Outrageous

The Hypnotist – Live and Outrageous

Robert Temple is performing the only traditional hour-long hypnosis show in Edinburgh Fringe this year, so if you’re looking for a show where any number of people can volunteer t… 

A Taste of Scotland (Whisky Tasting and Three-Course Meal) at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A Taste of Scotland (Whisky Tasting and Three-Course Meal) at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A sensory experience, teaching you how to nose and taste whisky, helping to discover the perfect dram for your palate. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

‘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. 

The Bird Show 
- A flap-tastic family comedy

The Bird Show 
- A flap-tastic family comedy

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… 

Ashes: A Comedy Showdown

Ashes: A Comedy Showdown

Australia’s top comedians take on England’s best in a five-test comedy series to claim the Comedy Ashes. 

The Festival Showcase at Black Ivy

The Festival Showcase at Black Ivy

A taste of the Fringe comes to Bruntsfield in true Black Ivy style. 

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

A hothouse bursting with dazzling new comedy blooms (metaphorical), we present a ludicrous, bountiful plenitude of guests, hosted by an ever-changing line-up of Thom Tuck, John-Luk… 

Howl Comedy Club Free Showcase

Howl Comedy Club Free Showcase

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. 

Man vs Balloon: The Family Magic Show

Man vs Balloon: The Family Magic Show

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… 

Everybody Be Cool, This Is a Comedy

Everybody Be Cool, This Is a Comedy

The comedy heist of the year! Hot off the London circuit, Will Preston (South Coast Comedian of the Year semi-finalist) and Ben Peel (So You Think You’re Funny? semi-finalist and s… 

Free Fringe Festival Music: Live on the Grassmarket

Free Fringe Festival Music: Live on the Grassmarket

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. 

Charlie Caper – Sleight of Hand

Charlie Caper – Sleight of Hand

If you were to ask every magician performing at Edinburgh Fringe who their favourite magician performing at Edinburgh Fringe is, you could expect the majority of them to respond in… 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Best Venue in the UK 2015, 2017 Chortle Awards) brings a whole new showcase of acts to Edinburgh for the fourth consecutive year – after four sell-out… 

Laurie Black: Space Cadette

Laurie Black: Space Cadette

Laurie Black is back and she’s green, keen and featuring a plethora of originally written electro synth space cabaret songs. 

Alex Black's Record Collection

Alex Black's Record Collection

Birmingham Breaking Talent nominee Alex Black puts his teenage heroes to the test as he navigates heartbreak, existential crises and the tribulations of Aldi checkouts by squeezing… 

Cancelled: A Comedy by Darius Emadi

Cancelled: A Comedy by Darius Emadi

This show is not cancelled! The debut solo show from American Gaulier-trained clown Darius Emadi, this energetic, anarchic show combines clown, bouffon, subversive audience interac… 

Encyclopedia of Kitchen Comedy Essays by Larry Tadlock

Encyclopedia of Kitchen Comedy Essays by Larry Tadlock

Essays about growing up a Texan cattle-raising milk-drinking gay baptist, to become a barefoot plant-based health coach. 

An Evening Without Kate Bush

An Evening Without Kate Bush

Sarah-Louise Young is one of Edinburgh Fringe's most respected and sought after musical variety performers, and it's no stretch of the imagination to see why, as she delive… 

I Predict a Wyatt!

I Predict a Wyatt!

Sam Wyatt is an ambitious stand-up comedian who has taken a novel approach to this year’s festival, in designing a live gameshow with uniquely imaginative rounds. 

Chris Read: Little Man

Chris Read: Little Man

Chris Read is a talented singer-songwriter performing his debut solo hour at the Fringe this year. 

#Jollyboat: Bards Against Humanity (The Best of Jollyboat)

#Jollyboat: Bards Against Humanity (The Best of Jollyboat)

Cult hit Jollyboat (the ‘geeky flight of the conchords’) present their best comedy songs from 10 years on the Fringe. 

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

A one-off comedy extravaganza! For the past 35 years, the Pleasance has been the home of new comedy talent in Edinburgh. 

The Creative Martyrs: Kabarett DysUtopia

The Creative Martyrs: Kabarett DysUtopia

The term ‘cabaret’ is harder to pin down than the other show categories for Edinburgh Fringe. 

When He Fell - Camden Fringe 2019

When He Fell - Camden Fringe 2019

A God who chooses to sleep. 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Returning for 2019, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents some of the best names in children’s entertainment. 

James Freedman: Moment of Truth

James Freedman: Moment of Truth

In Moment of Truth, James Freedman opens with an air of mystery. 

The Third Annual Black Comedy Showcase

The Third Annual Black Comedy Showcase

After sell-out shows last year with The Second Annual Black Comedy Showcase, we’re back once again and the third times a charm. 

Best of Variety

Best of Variety

The team behind the Bongo Club Cabaret, the Not So Secret Society and the Glasgow Cabaret Festival return to present the very best of Fringe cabaret. 

Cabaret of Curiosities

Cabaret of Curiosities

Tatwood Puppets make their Edinburgh Fringe debut with the perfectly titled Cabaret of Curiosities. 

Nothing's Happening: A Black Mountain College Project

Nothing's Happening: A Black Mountain College Project

Nothing’s Happening: A Black Mountain College Project celebrates and pays homage to the tiny school in the mountains of North Carolina that in 24 years became one of the most inf… 

Dave Bibby: Crazy Cat Lad-y

Dave Bibby: Crazy Cat Lad-y

Dave Bibby is a multi-talented comedian who crosses into many genres, and his award nominated show (for its poster design) Crazy Cat Lad-y is something of a one-man variety perform… 

BBC: Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits

BBC: Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits

Susan Calman takes a fast-paced whistle-stop tour of Edinburgh’s comic delights. 

Best of the Fest... Later

Best of the Fest... Later

You loved the original so much, we’re doing it twice! The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh heads back to its birthplace, so now there’s two late-night chances to catch you… 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Back for a fourth year at the Fringe, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC and Yuk Yuk’s in … 

Gabby Best: 10,432 Sheep

Gabby Best: 10,432 Sheep

Gabby Best’s Edinburgh show 10,432 Sheep is about her struggle with insomnia, and her approach to coping with life in general. 

Freeing the Edinburgh Fringe: Book Reading

Freeing the Edinburgh Fringe: Book Reading

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. 

Robin Boot's Rockomedy: Punderstruck

Robin Boot's Rockomedy: Punderstruck

A rock guitar-playing punsmith may sound like it has a niche appeal to a certain type of Fringegoer, but Robin Boot’s early afternoon show in Whistlebinkies managed to pull in a … 

The Two Magicians with Kane & Abel

The Two Magicians with Kane & Abel

Edinburgh Fringe's premier magical twins, Kane and Abel, return for their sixth run here in their regular home as the flagship magicians of PBH's Free Fringe venue the Liqu… 

Man of Mischief Presents... Living the Dream

Man of Mischief Presents... Living the Dream

Magic. 

Aidan Greene: Eternal Sunshine of the Stammering Man

Aidan Greene: Eternal Sunshine of the Stammering Man

Award-winning Irish comedian Aidan Greene is a person who stutters. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn the skills and art of stand-up comedy performance on this two-day intensive comedy training course. 

Best Boy in Ireland

Best Boy in Ireland

Michael Rice takes you on a hilariously raw and honest journey from a farm in rural Ireland to the big city lights of Chicago and back again. 

The Stinky Cheese Man... and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

The Stinky Cheese Man... and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Though the characters may be familiar, these favourite storybook fables are uproariously derailed in this children’s play of fractured fairy tales. 

#Dave Alnwick: Literally the Best Magician

#Dave Alnwick: Literally the Best Magician

Dave Alnwick, a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe magic circuit, is one of the more visually striking performers you're likely to see here. 

#Dave Alnwick: Actual Magic

#Dave Alnwick: Actual Magic

Dave Alnwick is a true magician’s magician, with many strings to his bow. 

Blazers Presents Comedy

Blazers Presents Comedy

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… 

The Rude Awakening: Sex, Shame and Liberation

The Rude Awakening: Sex, Shame and Liberation

Amber Topaz, the inaugural Miss Burlesque UK, brings Edinburgh Fringe a burlesqueless theatrical cabaret experience that is personal, informative, and inclusive. 

Idris Stanton – Wham Glam Circus Man!

Idris Stanton – Wham Glam Circus Man!

If you’re a parent looking for a show that you can enjoy as much as your children, you may be looking quite hard. 

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

‘It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe’. 

Martin Angolo – Q: Is It Comedy? A: Well It's Martin Angolo!

Martin Angolo – Q: Is It Comedy? A: Well It's Martin Angolo!

Ireland’s best joke-teller returns to the Fringe with his new show full of one-liners and silly observations. 

Singalonga Pub Quiz

Singalonga Pub Quiz

When I walked in to a packed out Finger’s Piano Bar I was greeted with the site of Mister Meredith affably talking to his punters, handing out paper and pens personally, and esta… 

Joe Wells Doesn't Want to Do Political Comedy Anymore!

Joe Wells Doesn't Want to Do Political Comedy Anymore!

The news is too horrible to joke about, so Joe’s looking for a new shtick. 

Boycotted: Comedy from Israel

Boycotted: Comedy from Israel

Bringing you the funny part of life in Israel and perspective of Jews in the Middle East. 

Chris Cook: Consequences

Chris Cook: Consequences

The Edinburgh Fringe is the world’s greatest hub for creativity, and many of the world’s top performers congregate here year after year. 

Paul Zenon: Trust Me!

Paul Zenon: Trust Me!

Paul Zenon is one of the UK’s most beloved and sought-after magicians – a veteran of TV shows, corporate events, and high end cabaret, as well as becoming a regular guest on th… 

English Speaking Comedy Borsch

English Speaking Comedy Borsch

The Eastern European Comedy Festival presents English Speaking Comedy Borsch – the series of shows where some of the biggest acts from Eastern European countries translate their … 

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Philipp and Phriends: A Late-Night Comedy Show

Philipp and Phriends: A Late-Night Comedy Show

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. 

Chalk (A Silent Comedy)

Chalk (A Silent Comedy)

I didn’t know what to expect walking into Chalk. 

FOC It Up: The Femmes of Colour Comedy Club

FOC It Up: The Femmes of Colour Comedy Club

FOC It Up is a comedy collective aiming to showcase the talents of women and non-binary people of colour, in a comedy world that is mostly made up of straight white men. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mile

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… 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

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… 

Elton John: Rocket Man Live!

Elton John: Rocket Man Live!

The brand-new tribute show from Liquid Lunch Productions, Elton John: Rocket Man Live! showcases the very best of the eclectic songbook of the legendary Elton John and Bernie Taupi… 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Ireland’s finest under one roof. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

The Best of Red Raw

The Best of Red Raw

From Edinburgh to Glasgow to Newcastle – our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. 

Black Dog

Black Dog

In the wake of a terrible decision, Tommy is burnt out. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The best mixed-bill comedy night in Edinburgh, featuring your favourite comedians from around the Fringe. 

Comedy Night at the Museum

Comedy Night at the Museum

Join the greatest comedians from across the globe as they blur the line between arteFACT and arteFICTION in a wholly improvised set prompted by genuine artefacts housed in the Nati… 

The Big Show: Fringe Showcase!

The Big Show: Fringe Showcase!

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… 

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Colt Cabana and John Hastings Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

Colt Cabana and John Hastings Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

Colt Cabana Is a world-famous wrestler who has wrestled around the world from Dundee to Japan and back including a short, not so successful, run in the WWE as Scotty Goldman. 

Sugar Rush: The Best of the Fringe

Sugar Rush: The Best of the Fringe

Is the Fringe guide too wide and confusing? We understand. 

FreeStyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

FreeStyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

It’s stand-up, but not as you know it. 

Bleeding Black

Bleeding Black

Christopher Watts returns to the Festival Fringe with his one-man-show, Bleeding Black, at Greenside, Nicolson Square. 

The Duality of Man

The Duality of Man

Niall McCarthy is obsessed with the duality in all of us: he looks confident but feels anxious, he loves questions but hates answers, he has a restless leg and a lazy eye. 

Best of Broadway

Best of Broadway

After sold-out performances and rave reviews at Fringe 2016, 2017, and 2018 we’re excited to return to Edinburgh with this new revue of Broadway hits! Join us as we bring the Best … 

Adventures Of A Happy Man

Adventures Of A Happy Man

Is Britain happy? Are we trapped in a bubble of despair? Comedian Aidan Goatley is on a mission to find out by going to the centre of all 105 counties in the UK and asking a simple… 

Frank Sanazi – Ocean's Nein

Frank Sanazi – Ocean's Nein

With a blast of Darth Vader’s Imperial March, the tone is set before Pete Cunningham’s highly celebrated alter ego, the cult smash and ‘King of Dark Cabaret’, Frank Sanazi … 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, music and circus, all prepared for you in our glorious Spiegeltent. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back To Black premiers at the Fringe to take you on an electrifying journey through the career of a modern legend who shattered records and moved millions. 

Gavin Webster's Comedy Results

Gavin Webster's Comedy Results

How did everyone’s show go at the Fringe today? Who tanked? Who triumphed? Who was bang average? Gavin Webster and guests discuss the day’s comedy news in a lighthearted way. 

First Time at the Fringe: A Newcomers Guide

First Time at the Fringe: A Newcomers Guide

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Best of the West End

Best of the West End

After sold-out performances and five-star reviews at Fringe 2016, 2017 and 2018, our performers are excited to return to Edinburgh with a new line-up of songs! Featuring world-clas… 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

A changing line-up featuring the best winners and contestants from the biggest and best comedy newcomer competition in its 32nd year! A great night of the funniest from the Fringe,… 

Laughing Horse Free Best in Comedy Chat Show

Laughing Horse Free Best in Comedy Chat Show

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… 

Bangkok Ladyboys Comedy Show

Bangkok Ladyboys Comedy Show

This comedy duo started working together over 20 years ago, touring all over the world with companies including The Lady Boys of Bangkok. 

Laugh Till It Hurts: A BDSM Comedy Show

Laugh Till It Hurts: A BDSM Comedy Show

Like 50 Shades Of Grey, but funny on purpose. 

Heavenly Comedy Edinburgh

Heavenly Comedy Edinburgh

This is a quick-fire compilation show featuring the rising stars of comedy each doing five minutes. 

Hetaira: A Mythic Cabaret

Hetaira: A Mythic Cabaret

More of a personal theatrical experience than what one might expect from a show described as ‘cabaret’, Allie Jessing’s Hetaira: A Mythic Cabaret sees the talented actress de… 

The Comedy of Operas

The Comedy of Operas

Operatic soprano Louise Geller debuts her innovative show with pianist Alex Norton. 

Romeo & Juliet: One-Man Musical

Romeo & Juliet: One-Man Musical

One man, a guitar, and the most venerated love story of all time. 

Put Your Best Face On

Put Your Best Face On

Lola’s funny, confident, and always striving for perfection. 

Comedy Village

Comedy Village

Montreal, Canada’s premiere stand-up comedy show for tourists visiting Edinburgh. 

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown! 1946: Charlie Brown is born in the mind of his creator, Charles Schulz. 

Global Comedy Club

Global Comedy Club

Global Comedy Club: showcasing some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. 

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. 

The Official Edinburgh Fringe Christmas Show

The Official Edinburgh Fringe Christmas Show

Richard Duffy’s been celebrating Christmas every day since the day he was born. 

A Comedy Brunch 3

A Comedy Brunch 3

Start your day with a third installment of comedy from Neil Harris, a quickly ascending comedian who finished runner-up in Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2017 and supported Tom… 

All-Star Comedy Cabaret

All-Star Comedy Cabaret

A spectacular mixed bill variety show bursting with the best stand-ups, character comedians, musical acts and the most original performers at the Fringe. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Laughing Horse Free and Family Friendly Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free and Family Friendly Pick of the Fringe

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… 

The Best Show We've Ever Done at the Edinburgh Fringe

The Best Show We've Ever Done at the Edinburgh Fringe

A year ago, the world ended. 

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

A completely unique, side-splittingly hilarious walk of Edinburgh’s Old Town with local comedian Daniel Downie that promises to be more hysterical than historical. 

Potential: A Canadian Comedy Showcase

Potential: A Canadian Comedy Showcase

You’ve been craving Canadian comedy. 

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Free daily hour-long showcase of the best musical comedy at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, courtesy of the Musical Comedy Guide website (check for full listings). 

Feed Wolf Ice Cream: A Comedy Show About Death

Feed Wolf Ice Cream: A Comedy Show About Death

For those who want more from their comedy than one guy standing still on a stage with a microphone. 

Ahab; or What If Moby Dick Were Stand-Up Comedy

Ahab; or What If Moby Dick Were Stand-Up Comedy

Moby Dick: a book, a play, an episode of Star Trek, 12 movies and a fish. 

Rob Deering's Beat This

Rob Deering's Beat This

Were you to design a concept for a show that ticks all the boxes from your wildest fantasies, if any festival in the world could fulfil your wishes, it’s Edinburgh Fringe. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

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. 

EdinBra Fringe Comedy

EdinBra Fringe Comedy

A revolving line-up of hilarious female comedians from around the Fringe with an hour of stand-up comedy to be enjoyed by all. 

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

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. 

Comedy Boxing – Best of the Best

Comedy Boxing – Best of the Best

Comedy Boxing triumphantly returns to Edinburgh now with the best of the best competitors, each show! Comedians will compete over four hilarious rounds of stand-up, improvisation, … 

Comedy Striptease

Comedy Striptease

The best, most daring comedians of the Fringe showcase their skills, but if they’re not funny enough they must perform a striptease dance. 

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Returning for its second year, Henry Ginsberg (FHM Stand-Up Hero, Reading Festival New Act of the Year) presents a possibly anarchic, probably slightly depraved and almost certainl… 

Christina Bianco: First Impressions

Christina Bianco: First Impressions

With First Impressions, Christina Bianco further cements her reputation as the First Lady of Impersonation. 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

That’s not an Australian comedy show, this is an Australian comedy show! A sell-out hit at Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and a monthly show in London, catch three of the best Aussie and Ki… 

Caroline Mabey – Hair of the Dog

Caroline Mabey – Hair of the Dog

Caroline Mabey’s husband/boyfriend/partner (whatever!) just quit his accounting job to train as a dog groomer. 

SalFunni Comedy

SalFunni Comedy

The cream of the crop from the University of Salford showcasing the future faces of British comedy. 

Ashley Storrie: Hysterical

Ashley Storrie: Hysterical

Star of BBC Scotland’s Up For It! and BBC Radio Scotland, Ashley Storrie returns to the Fringe with a raw and hysterical show about mental health and the ways she uses humour to ov… 

Freshly Squeezed Comedy

Freshly Squeezed Comedy

Your first stand-up show of the day, serendipitously happening within the best breakfast joint in Edinburgh! Grab a coffee and join a rotating cast of BBC New Comedian of the year … 

Comedy Freak Show

Comedy Freak Show

Come one, come all to this tragic affair! Comedy Freak Show is an exhibition of comedic rarities. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of The Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of The Fringe

See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, with a different line-up of top comedians at every show. 

Motherhood: A Comedy

Motherhood: A Comedy

Tara has two children under two (yes they were both planned, thank you for asking. 

'Aaaaaave You Been Involved in a Comedy Show That Wasn't Your Fault Again?

'Aaaaaave You Been Involved in a Comedy Show That Wasn't Your Fault Again?

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. 

Godley on the Fringe

Godley on the Fringe

Godmother of Scottish comedy. 

Sarah Lee: Half a Man

Sarah Lee: Half a Man

A half-hour from half a man (her father was a man). 

SK Shlomo: Surrender

SK Shlomo: Surrender

Very few of Edinburgh Fringe’s 4,000+ shows this year are able to boast being incomparable to all others. 

Robin Morgan: What a Man, What a Man, What a Man, What a Mighty Good Man (Say It Again Now)

Robin Morgan: What a Man, What a Man, What a Man, What a Mighty Good Man (Say It Again Now)

Following a sell-out 2018 Fringe and debut UK tour, the ‘utterly hilarious’ **** (BroadwayBaby. 

General Loledge: The Best Pub Quiz on the Fringe

General Loledge: The Best Pub Quiz on the Fringe

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,… 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

12 sell-out years at the Fringe, Glasgow and Australian Comedy Festivals. 

Rib Ticklers' Pick of the Fringe

Rib Ticklers' Pick of the Fringe

Is a variety show with a mixed bill line-up. 

Vegan Jesus – The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Vegan Jesus – The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Vegan Jesus is arguably the greatest creative and artistic force of the century. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its seventh year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Do Our Best

Do Our Best

The Girl Guide Promise, an oath taken by all Guides and Brownies, highlights how a girl guide member must always do their best, be true to themselves and develop their beliefs. 

Choir of Man

Choir of Man

A poetic and poignant piece of storytelling; Choir of Man hit all the right notes in a story of brotherhood, the archetypical pub and the importance of community. 

In the Shadow of the Black Dog

In the Shadow of the Black Dog

All the Pigs presents an endearing dark comedy about Alquist, who is suspended in an adolescent mindset trying to start life over, leading him to challenge his beliefs about what i… 

Melinda Hughes: Off the Scale

Melinda Hughes: Off the Scale

Melinda Hughes is a prodigious cabaret vocalist and political satirist who brings her new show Off The Scale to this year’s Fringe, backed by a wonderful three-piece band. 

The Black Blues Brothers

The Black Blues Brothers

It’s a sell-out audience in the huge space at Assembly Rooms. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Fringe late-night favourite Best of Burlesque returns with a new all-star extravaganza! An international round-up of the absolute finest in sultry striptease, curvaceous cabaret an… 

Best in Class

Best in Class

Showcasing underrepresented working-class comedy voices. 

Josh Pugh: Maybe the Real Comedy Awards are the Friends We Made Along the Way

Josh Pugh: Maybe the Real Comedy Awards are the Friends We Made Along the Way

An hour of comedy and truth from English Comedian of the Year winner Josh Pugh. 

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3’s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. 

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience

The Faulty Towers Dining Experience boasts that they have recently served their one millionth customer worldwide, and with an experience this hilarious, engaging and insulting, it�… 

That Black Mirror Episode With the Two Lesbians

That Black Mirror Episode With the Two Lesbians

Ireland’s comedy darlings Mark O’Keeffe (Show Me the Funny 2019 winner) and Richy Sheehy (viral sensation, as seen on Sky, RTE and BBC) bring their best hour of classic club stand-… 

Daniel Audritt: Better Man

Daniel Audritt: Better Man

Award-winning comedian, writer and co-creator of Comedy Central’s Modern Horror Stories, Daniel Audritt brings his much-anticipated debut hour to the Fringe. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK’s best comedy newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show. 

Comedy Shorts

Comedy Shorts

Back for its fourth year, Tom Short (Funhouse Champion of Champions 2014, Harrogate Comedian of the Year finalist 2018) presents a selection of short comedy sets from some of the b… 

The Russian Comedy Experience

The Russian Comedy Experience

Have you ever wondered: what is Russia like? Do they laugh there? Why is it run by a shirtless man on a horse? Let some of Russia’s finest comedians answer these questions and a fe… 

Comedy Gobbledygook Showcase / Free Festival

Comedy Gobbledygook Showcase / Free Festival

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… 

Black and White Tea Room – Counsellor

Black and White Tea Room – Counsellor

The world-renowned Theatre Hooam makes a welcome return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the award-winning Black and White Tea Room. 

Best of Cabaret

Best of Cabaret

For the first time in Fringe history, the absolute Best of Cabaret amalgamate for a late-night extravaganza of sultry songs, dance varieties, comedic displays and vivacious variety… 

Matt Hoss: Here Comes Your Man

Matt Hoss: Here Comes Your Man

Here Comes Your Man is a lovely hour of storytelling from a bright new talent Matt Hoss. 

Luke Jermay: Strange Power

Luke Jermay: Strange Power

You’ll be forgiven if you’ve not heard of Luke Jermay before, but within the Magic and Mind Reading communities he is a well respected and accomplished performer, a prolific wr… 

Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour

Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour

Following sell-out shows in New York, London and LA, award-winning comedian Zach Zucker returns with a new hour of absurdist stand-up! Important: Jack Tucker is a very funny stand-… 

The Human Show / Free Fringe

The Human Show / Free Fringe

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… 

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Four of the best new acts on the circuit, selected by Just the Tonic. 

Keith Carter: Dog Man Stars

Keith Carter: Dog Man Stars

The recovering songwriter now hooked on happiness, the sketch show absurdist with an identity crisis and the deadpan(sexual), Manson Family-friendly entertainer: Keith Carter is do… 

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion – Gary Lynch tours all over Europe with The Good The Bad and The Irish. 

2 Girls, 1 Cup... of Comedy

2 Girls, 1 Cup... of Comedy

Award-winning comedian Samantha Baines (Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People) brings you a supersized cup of comedy with TV names, the very best new comedians and brilliant guest MCs. 

Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

The 2018 sell-out show returns. 

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

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… 

Alan Shed's Music, Comedy and Everything Else Interactive Quiz Show

Alan Shed's Music, Comedy and Everything Else Interactive Quiz Show

If you’re looking for fun and interactive quiz formats that work well as hour long Edinburgh Fringe shows, then pickings are comparatively slim. 

Half the Man – Michael Livesley

Half the Man – Michael Livesley

After dropping 10 stone in weight Michael Livesley, the man described by Stephen Fry as an ‘outrageous talent’ is half the man he was but still just as funny. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Established as one of the best shows of the Fringe. 

A Man’s a Man

A Man’s a Man

Following the overwhelming success of this performance last year, it’s back – and this time with a full cast of professional actors. 

The Rat Pack Comedy – Anything Goes!

The Rat Pack Comedy – Anything Goes!

The best comedy and cabaret at the Fringe! Six sell-out years. 

Les Quizérables

Les Quizérables

Les Quizérables is a fun and intimate quiz taking place in a dungeon-like cellar that entirely enhances the atmosphere. 

Cosmic Comedy Berlin

Cosmic Comedy Berlin

Join us for a wunderbar time at Cosmic Comedy Berlin hosted by Dharmander Singh and Neil Numb. 

Stand-Up Nomad: Backpacking Comedy

Stand-Up Nomad: Backpacking Comedy

Backpackers and travelling comedians have a similar lifestyle: exploring new cultures, travelling light and relying on booze to socialise. 

The Vagabonds of Comedy

The Vagabonds of Comedy

An exquisitely silly variety night, featuring an assorted selection of comedy, cabaret and musical acts from around the Fringe. 

Harry Baker: I Am 10,000

Harry Baker: I Am 10,000

If a show combining maths, poetry, comedy and rap sounds like it may be up your street, then boy, oh boy, do I have a show for you?! The youngest ever World Slam Poetry champion, H… 

Black Sheep

Black Sheep

You normal? Acting strange? Mags, in her 50s, Eddie in his 20s, are both black sheep. 

A Booklover's Comedy Show

A Booklover's Comedy Show

***** (Dircksey. 

Vauxhall Comedy Presents Tom Elwes and Ali Woods

Vauxhall Comedy Presents Tom Elwes and Ali Woods

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). 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome, regardless of age or ability. 

White Collar Comedy

White Collar Comedy

Three middle-aged, middle-class, Middle England, genuine vicars performing comedy. 

Ray Badran: Everybody Loves Ray, Man

Ray Badran: Everybody Loves Ray, Man

Australian comedian Ray Badran recently moved to the UK and is performing his debut Fringe show. 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

Marlon Davis: Emotional Black Male

Marlon Davis: Emotional Black Male

As seen on Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central’s Comedy Store Live, Marlon Davis returns to Edinburgh with a hilarious brand-new show! ‘Bursts on to the stage like a breath of fr… 

The Man

The Man

The Man is a sketch comedy and one-man performance piece from the side-splittingly funny Patrick McPherson, returning to Edinburgh after 2018’s five-star, Fringe sell-out Camels. 

Louisa Fitzhardinge: Comma Sutra

Louisa Fitzhardinge: Comma Sutra

Louisa Fitzhardinge’s magnum opus, Comma Sutra, promises to twang on the heartstrings of all us self-appointed vigilante protectors of the fundamental principles of the English L… 

The Three Deaths of Ebony Black

The Three Deaths of Ebony Black

A critically acclaimed puppet musical, inspired by a neuroscientist. 

Colin Cloud: Sinful

Colin Cloud: Sinful

Colin Cloud is the undisputed rockstar of the Edinburgh Fringe magic world and one of the festival’s greatest success stories of recent years. 

Fragility of Man

Fragility of Man

After a total sell-out run in 2018 with In Loyal Company, David William Bryan returns with a brand-new solo play exploring the effects of one man’s lifelong battle with the justice… 

My Best Dead Friend

My Best Dead Friend

The black box space in Summerhall is perfectly suited to Zanetti Productions’ new one-woman show My Best Dead Friend, at once intimate and epic in its proportions. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

So many comedians, so little time! 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Just cos you’re a kid doesn’t mean you should miss out on the best stand-ups and sketch acts of the Fringe! Just cos you’re an adult at a kids’ show doesn’t mean you can’t also hav… 

Not Black and White

Not Black and White

United by love, broken by reality. 

The Death Hilarious: Razer

The Death Hilarious: Razer

The Death Hilarious: Razer starts out with a pretty solid premise: since his Fringe debut in 2017, Darren J. 

Richard Stott: Right Hand Man

Richard Stott: Right Hand Man

Apparently, Richard Stott got into comedy “for all the wrong reasons”; at least, that’s what the aforementioned Richard Stott says. 

Flanders and Swann

Flanders and Swann

In the queue for Flanders and Swann, I was struck (but not entirely surprised) that the audience were of a higher age demographic than any of the other 250 or so Edinburgh Fringe s… 

Shakespeare in the Garden: The Comedy of Errors

Shakespeare in the Garden: The Comedy of Errors

Enjoy alfresco Shakespeare in the C south gardens. 

The Big Free Fringe Festival Launch Night

The Big Free Fringe Festival Launch Night

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… 

Umbrella Man

Umbrella Man

Umbrella Man is the story of a young man from the north of Scotland who tries to prove the Earth is flat. 

Super Hugh-Man

Super Hugh-Man

A Maori boy’s musical about his Hollywood hero. 

Best Girl

Best Girl

Best Girl is a story told by the nervous, but likable Annie. 

Whose Mind is it Anyway?

Whose Mind is it Anyway?

“An improvised cinematic musical using a cast of actors performing alongside untested hypnotised volunteers expected to act, dance and even rap under the same impromptu condition… 

Tomas McCabe: The Mind Reading Experiments

Tomas McCabe: The Mind Reading Experiments

Fresh from consistently packing out the biggest room on PBH’s Free Fringe in 2018, Tomas McCabe walks out to a half-full room that is already half the size of his smash hit debut… 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

Returning for its 14th season, C’s critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day. 

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

Truly funny, indigenous comedy, Aboriginal Comedy Allstars features three Aboriginal Australian comedians: Kevin Kropinyeri, Steph Tisdell and Andy Saunders. 

Gareth Mutch: The Old Man in the Carvery

Gareth Mutch: The Old Man in the Carvery

Mutch returns to the Fringe with a hilarious new hour chock-full of his trademark comedic tales of personal woe. 

The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé

The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé

Tales of woe, tales of science, tales of curses, tales of defiance. 

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live at the Fringe

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live at the Fringe

Not many comedy fans would turn down the chance to see the legendary Whose Line Is It Anyway? gang live. 

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Magical Bones: Black Magic

The star of international stage hit Impossible makes his much-anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut. 

Bec Hill: I'll Be Bec

Bec Hill: I'll Be Bec

If you’ve not experienced Bec Hill live yet, then I have some bad news for you, my friend – your life has yet to reach its maximum for potential happiness. 

James Nokise: God Damn Fancy Man

James Nokise: God Damn Fancy Man

Joyful, daring and undeniably sharp, God Damn Fancy Man is the hotly anticipated new show from critically-acclaimed, internationally award-winning comedian James Nokise. 

Andy Smart: 40 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe

Andy Smart: 40 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe

Andy has performed at 40 Edinburgh Festivals. 

Zach Zimmerman: Clean Comedy

Zach Zimmerman: Clean Comedy

New Yorker Zach Zimmerman packs a breath-taking number of laughs into his 50-minute slot; delivering a narrative about the relationship with his mother at a speed that leaves no ti… 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Roll Up!

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Roll Up!

Edinburgh Fringe has a number of shows that have a real cult status among festivalgoers, and up there with the cultest of them is the self-explanatory Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet… 

Adam Hess: My Grandad Has a Fringe

Adam Hess: My Grandad Has a Fringe

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. 

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

The eleven-time sell-out sensation returns for an evening of improvised anarchy with the biggest names in comedy. 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve is back for its 15th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with another four brilliant new acts, hand-picked by The Pleasance and supported by the Char… 

Matt Green: Best Efforts

Matt Green: Best Efforts

Matt Green returns to the Camden Fringe after sell out shows in 2017 and 2018 with a brand new hour of jokes and stories. 

The Shambles & The Dead Ducks: Comedy Double Bill

The Shambles & The Dead Ducks: Comedy Double Bill

Fresh from the University of York, this double bill of comedy is the perfect way to celebrate the Great Yorkshire Fringe featuring the infamously impressive improv troup… 

Robert Ross presents: Jeffrey Holland - Comedy Friends and Comedy Heroes

Robert Ross presents: Jeffrey Holland - Comedy Friends and Comedy Heroes

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… 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2019: Final

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2019: Final

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year is back for a fifth year. 

The Burning Duck Comedy Club £5 / PWYW Showcase

The Burning Duck Comedy Club £5 / PWYW Showcase

York’s alternative comedy sensation the Burning Duck Comedy Club returns to the Great Yorkshire Fringe, presenting the best ‘up-and-coming’ musical, ch… 

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club - Jonny Awsum, Lauren Pattinson & Hayley Ellis

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club - Jonny Awsum, Lauren Pattinson & Hayley Ellis

York’s legendary comedy club makes a welcome return to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with four laughter-packed shows on Friday and Saturday nights featuring the cream… 

The York Fringe Dog Show – In aid of RSPCA York

The York Fringe Dog Show – In aid of RSPCA York

Come and join us for the York Fringe Dog Show in aid of RSPCA York. 

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Jonny Awsum, Lauren Pattinson & Hayley Ellis

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Jonny Awsum, Lauren Pattinson & Hayley Ellis

York’s legendary comedy club makes a welcome return to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with four laughter-packed shows on Friday and Saturday nights featuring the cream… 

Alan Shed's “Music, Comedy and Everything Else” Interactive Quiz Show (Edinburgh Preview)

Alan Shed's “Music, Comedy and Everything Else” Interactive Quiz Show (Edinburgh Preview)

When the Britpop band ‘Shed Seven’ disbanded in 2003, a dozen people witnessed the drummer’s only attempt at standup comedy. 

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz, Britain's FAVOURITE COMEDIAN, is back! Yes, the man with no visible demograph returns to make you laugh while simultaneously parting you of hard ear… 

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2019: Semi-Finals

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2019: Semi-Finals

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year is back for a fifth year. 

Georgie Morrell: Eyecon (Ed Fringe Preview)

Georgie Morrell: Eyecon (Ed Fringe Preview)

Join award-nominated comedian and one-eyed legend Georgie Morrell as she explores disability and celebrity. 

The York Dungeon Fringe Show

The York Dungeon Fringe Show

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… 

Adam - the history of man

Adam - the history of man

Our current understanding of the evolution of man comes from evidence based on archeological digs. 

The Great Yorkshire Comedy Fringe Workshop Showcase

The Great Yorkshire Comedy Fringe Workshop Showcase

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 … 

Thomas Anthony: “Is it Wheely Magic?”

Thomas Anthony: “Is it Wheely Magic?”

Thomas Anthony presents his brand new show “Is it Wheely Magic?”…. 

Richard Stott: Right Hand Man (Ed Fringe Preview)

Richard Stott: Right Hand Man (Ed Fringe Preview)

A debut show from a comedian who was born with Poland Syndrome, making him lopsided with a misshapen hand. 

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club - Gary Delaney, Angelos Epithemiou & Alex Boardman

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club - Gary Delaney, Angelos Epithemiou & Alex Boardman

York’s legendary comedy club makes a welcome return to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with four laughter-packed shows on Friday and Saturday nights featuring the cream… 

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Gary Delaney, Angelos Epithemiou & Alex Boardman

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Gary Delaney, Angelos Epithemiou & Alex Boardman

York’s legendary comedy club makes a welcome return to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with four laughter-packed shows on Friday and Saturday nights featuring the cream… 

Logan Murray’s Comedy Workshop Weekend

Logan Murray’s Comedy Workshop Weekend

“Logan Murray’s courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy – his students discover themselves. 

Aaron Simmonds: Disabled Coconut (Ed Fringe Preview)

Aaron Simmonds: Disabled Coconut (Ed Fringe Preview)

“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… 

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2019: Heats

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2019: Heats

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year is back for a fifth year. 

Man of 1000 Farces

Man of 1000 Farces

This is a solo character/physical grotesquerie, with a bombardment of illusion, puppetry and sideshow. 

man of a 1000 farces

man of a 1000 farces

This is a solo character/physical grotesquerie, with a bombardment of illusion, mask, puppetry and sideshow. 

Innervisions Festival Presents - Fela Kuti - Saluting the Black President

Innervisions Festival Presents - Fela Kuti - Saluting the Black President

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… 

Hair Of The Dog

Hair Of The Dog

Fraternity. 

Stripped - Liverpool Fringe Festival

Stripped - Liverpool Fringe Festival

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… 

Best of the British Podcast Awards

Best of the British Podcast Awards

The nominees and winners of the British Podcast Awards are always a who's who of UK podcast talent. 

Brighton Rockers Roller Derby

Brighton Rockers Roller Derby

Roller derby is a fast-paced, hard-hitting sport where two teams of badass women compete for points by being the strongest, fastest, and most agile as they race around the track on… 

Soapbox Science Brighton

Soapbox Science Brighton

Twelve women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) will be bringing science to the seaside for discussions, debates and demonstrations. 

Mary Black

Mary Black

Due to increasing demand from her fans, Irish singer Mary Black is performing a one-off headline show in London. 

Flourish Brighton

Flourish Brighton

Come and join us for our interactive, free arts event for people of all ages. 

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Two artists, a stage technician and a musician are waiting to start their show. 

Long Man Doing Short Jokes, Short Man Doing Long Jokes

Long Man Doing Short Jokes, Short Man Doing Long Jokes

A stand-up showcase featuring purveyor of one-liners and ‘Long Man’, Josh Massen, and storyteller and ‘Short Man,’ Phil Green. 

In the Shadow of the Black Dog

In the Shadow of the Black Dog

Not long ago, I lost my best friend. 

University of Brighton Refugee and Migration Film Festival, Part 2

University of Brighton Refugee and Migration Film Festival, Part 2

“Bodies on the move: on screen and in the street” This event will involve responding collectively to a variety of audio-visual material, exploring movement and migration, shift… 

Black Magic - The Little Mix Show

Black Magic - The Little Mix Show

Duration: Approx 1hr 50mins A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. 

Katie Pritchard: Hysterical Histories

Katie Pritchard: Hysterical Histories

Join freelance historical tour guide, Katie Pritchard, on this high-octane tour of her favourite people in history. 

University of Brighton Refugee and Migration Film Festival, Part 1

University of Brighton Refugee and Migration Film Festival, Part 1

“Refugees and migration in anthropological cinema” ‘Travel’ (63 mins). 

A Little Comedy

A Little Comedy

“A little comedy”by A. 

Drunk, Not Wasted Comedy

Drunk, Not Wasted Comedy

In it's 5th year of drunk comedians. 

Remind Me Again Why I Need A Man

Remind Me Again Why I Need A Man

When you’re used to holding the whip hand, Death can be an unwelcome distraction. 

A Little Comedy

A Little Comedy

“A little comedy”by A. 

The Brighton Beach Boys perform Abbey Road and The 1969 Show.

The Brighton Beach Boys perform Abbey Road and The 1969 Show.

The Brighton Beach Boys and Psychedelic Love Orchestra recreate The Beatles classic of 1969, ‘Abbey Road’. 

Stealing the Show: The Improvised Heist Comedy

Stealing the Show: The Improvised Heist Comedy

Move over Oceans 8, 11, 12 and 13. 

BraTon Fringe Comedy

BraTon Fringe Comedy

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… 

Gaslight - Brighton University Drama Society

Gaslight - Brighton University Drama Society

Brighton, a townhouse. 

Brighton's Big Fat Literary Olympics

Brighton's Big Fat Literary Olympics

Know your Austen from your Auster? Or couldn’t spot a novel from a shovel? You’re both welcome. 

Gareth Cooper: Comedy Songs

Gareth Cooper: Comedy Songs

Award-winning musical comedian and West End song-writer, Gareth Cooper, rocks up to Brighton Fringe with an hour of his annoyingly catchy songs. 

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

WINNER: Best Comedy - Brighton Fringe (Zach & Viggo) Fresh off sold-out shows in New York, London and LA, the bad boy of comedy Zach Zucker returns to Brighton with a brand new ho… 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts at GBMet. 

Comedy for Community: A fundraiser in aid of North London Cares and South London Cares

Comedy for Community: A fundraiser in aid of North London Cares and South London Cares

Stewart Lee returns to the Leicester Square Theatre for a fourth year running to head up a comedy night in aid of community charities North London Cares and South London… 

Comedy for Community; A fundraiser in aid of North London Cares and South London Cares

Comedy for Community; A fundraiser in aid of North London Cares and South London Cares

Stewart Lee returns to the Leicester Square Theatre for a fourth year running to head up a comedy night in aid of community charities North London Cares and South London… 

Lachlan Werner: What A Doll! Brighton Fringe

Lachlan Werner: What A Doll! Brighton Fringe

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… 

Man in the Blue Box

Man in the Blue Box

It is the year 2030 and our hero encounters a crack in the fabric of space and time. 

Peace by the Beach: Free Meditation on Brighton Beach

Peace by the Beach: Free Meditation on Brighton Beach

Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre is offering a free meditation on the beach with Buddhist monk, Gen Thekchen. 

Kate & Ilyssa Present: The Best Ritual

Kate & Ilyssa Present: The Best Ritual

A raucous, two-woman comedy of idiots! Following sold-out shows in New York, this Gaulier-trained clown duo will guide you through their version of a sacred ritual for spiritual en… 

Lisa Klevemark Waits for the Green Man (Before Crossing the Street)

Lisa Klevemark Waits for the Green Man (Before Crossing the Street)

Lisa is always on time. 

Laurie Black: Space Cadette

Laurie Black: Space Cadette

Join alien babe cabaret queen Laurie Black and her spaceship-synth for the journey of a lifetime to be the first woman to set foot (stiletto heel) on the moon! Adelaide Fringe’s Em… 

What's to be done with the Arts in Brighton?

What's to be done with the Arts in Brighton?

What’s to be done with the Arts in Brighton? Or Where Are We Now where Are We Now? A discussion at the Spiegeltent on the state of the arts and culture in Brighton and Hove - and w… 

Black Velvet Moon

Black Velvet Moon

‘Black Velvet Moon’ rising for one night only. 

The Man Without a Past

The Man Without a Past

The lives of an eclectic community living in abandoned shipping containers are thrown upside down when a mysterious man arrives. 

Timescape: Brighton Film Quartet

Timescape: Brighton Film Quartet

‘Timescape’, the Quartet’s new and exciting show for 2019 – a journey into sheer escapism. 

Artist Speed Dating by Nordic Fringe Network

Artist Speed Dating by Nordic Fringe Network

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… 

Brighton Palace Pier Tour: Limited Spaces

Brighton Palace Pier Tour: Limited Spaces

Follow in the steps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. 

Day of Dance @ Brighton Spiegeltent

Day of Dance @ Brighton Spiegeltent

Ensemble Dance Co, topped off by Sarah Blanc. 

Cracking Comedy In Aid of Women and Children First

Cracking Comedy In Aid of Women and Children First

Come and enjoy a night of great comedy to help support women, children, mothers and babies in the world’s poorest communities. 

Best Of...Rock Musicals

Best Of...Rock Musicals

On Sunday 12 May 2019 at London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, there will be two concerts of The Best of… Rock Musicals for the benefit of The Charlie Waller Memorial … 

Joe Wells: Please Please Please Don't Make Me Do Political Comedy

Joe Wells: Please Please Please Don't Make Me Do Political Comedy

Joe used to do political comedy but recently the news has become so horrible that he can’t bear to do it any more. 

Greek Mythology Tour of Brighton

Greek Mythology Tour of Brighton

Join Dr Amanda Potter from the Open University for a tour of Brighton focusing on 20 objects with links to stories from Greek mythology. 

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2019

Brighton Buddhist Centre: Open Day 2019

The Brighton Buddhist Centre Open Day is a great opportunity to explore Buddhism and meditation in the heart of Brighton. 

Fringe City Night

Fringe City Night

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… 

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

Captain Breadbeard's Bready Brilliant Comedy Cookbook

The only fast-paced pun-tastic bready-brilliant absurd sketch comedy show about a sailor with a beard made of bread that you knead to see this year! Have you taken the time to co… 

The Brighton Beach Boys perform The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

The Brighton Beach Boys perform The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

The Brighton Beach Boys turn their laser-sharp gaze towards this classic of 70s Rock. 

Map Man

Map Man

‘Map Man’ charts the monumental tale of a lonely giant, told by a man who loves pretending to be bigger than he is. 

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh

Join the irrepressible Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing. 

Fringe Sessions 2019

Fringe Sessions 2019

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. 

Joe Black: Decopunk

Joe Black: Decopunk

Infamous cabaret misfit and drag miscreant Joe Black invites you to indulge in a gloriously raucous gin soaked musical cabaret extravaganza. 

Death Rituals in Brighton and Beyond

Death Rituals in Brighton and Beyond

An evening of talks and performances exploring our relationship to death & dying. 

Caroline Mabey: Hair of the Dog

Caroline Mabey: Hair of the Dog

Brand new stand-up from one of the most inventive comic voices in Britain. 

All Things Brighton Beautiful

All Things Brighton Beautiful

Styling itself as a 'heartfelt and hilarious musical tribute' to the city of Brighton, All Things Brighton Beautiful utterly triumphs as a celebration of everything we love… 

Comedy World of Sports

Comedy World of Sports

Brits and comedians are big sports fans, but what is the world’s greatest sport? Rugby union or league? Proper football or that American version? Is the Olympics just people runn… 

Poets v MCs Brighton v Sheffield

Poets v MCs Brighton v Sheffield

The long-standing Poets v MCs show is back in a new guise. 

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Have fun learning how to use some friendly comedy basics to boost your writing, performing, work presentations, public speaking or just for fun! Jill Edwards… 

Sunday Assembly Brighton: Home (Spiegeltent Special)

Sunday Assembly Brighton: Home (Spiegeltent Special)

Come and celebrate life with Sunday Assembly Brighton at our Spiegeltent Special on the theme of ‘Home’, including glorious songs from the Choir With No Name and uplifting stories … 

Comedy Tonight

Comedy Tonight

AMA Theatre presents a brand-new musical comedy revue celebrating some of the great legends of comedy as well as new and original routines. 

SKREW LOOSE BOOKING FRINGE SHOWCASES

SKREW LOOSE BOOKING FRINGE SHOWCASES

Skrew Loose Booking is a Brighton based live music company focused on showcasing upcoming and established talent from Brighton and further afield. 

Ahab; or What if Moby Dick Were Stand-up Comedy

Ahab; or What if Moby Dick Were Stand-up Comedy

Moby Dick: a book, a play, an episode of Star Trek, 12 movies, and a fish. 

Classical Indian Music at the Brighton Ki Centre Santoor, Voice & Tabla

Classical Indian Music at the Brighton Ki Centre Santoor, Voice & Tabla

Kaviraj Singh - Santoor & Voice and Upneet Singh - Tabla Combining musicality with complex rhythm, Kaviraj Singh is emerging as a unique and celebrated talent of the new generatio… 

Fringe City

Fringe City

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… 

Brighton Swing Thing

Brighton Swing Thing

An afternoon of live swing music and dancing with the friendly and welcoming Brighton Lindyhoppers. 

The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé

The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé

One of The Guardian’s Best Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018. 

Brighton Rock Tour

Brighton Rock Tour

Come and discover the locations, inspirations and drama behind Graham Greene’s iconic tale of gangland murder, doomed romance and Catholicism. 

Brighton's Singing Barber: Peter Joannou

Brighton's Singing Barber: Peter Joannou

Brighton’s singing barber Peter Joannou and The Something For The Weekend Show. 

On The Edge Comedy

On The Edge Comedy

‘On The Edge’ is a Brighton institution. 

Absolutely Brighton: The Original City Tour

Absolutely Brighton: The Original City Tour

Award-winning, 90 minute city tour. 

Boat Show Comedy Club

Boat Show Comedy Club

London's finest floating comedy club aboard the Tattershall Castle. 

The Fringe Show

The Fringe Show

The Maydays present: the Fringe Show. 

Alternative Comedy Cabaret

Alternative Comedy Cabaret

Fancy an alternative variety show? Then they don’t get much better than this! Four award-winning break through acts playing in an intimate venue and all for free! 

The Very Best of Jay Sodagar

The Very Best of Jay Sodagar

Over 21 Years Jay has built up a powerhouse of sharp political and observational material. 

Summer Street: The Hilarious, Aussie Soap Opera, Musical Comedy

Summer Street: The Hilarious, Aussie Soap Opera, Musical Comedy

New British musicals are few and far between nowadays, but the Brighton Fringe is the one place where they are bound to be found. 

Everybody be Cool, This is a Comedy

Everybody be Cool, This is a Comedy

The comedy heist of the year! Hot off the London circuit, Will Preston (semi-finalist, South Coast Comedian of the Year) and Ben Peel (semi-finalist, So You Think You’re Funny? an… 

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

A tale of sex, seduction and survival in the underworld of 1800’s Brighton. 

Best in Comedy Chat and Stand-up

Best in Comedy Chat and Stand-up

This chat show is the perfect way to start your Fringe evening, as you spend an hour in the company of one of Scotland’s finest comedians, Vladimir McTavish, and his guests in this… 

The V.I.B. (Very Independent Brighton) Food Tour

The V.I.B. (Very Independent Brighton) Food Tour

Join the award-winning V. 

Black Peter

Black Peter

Where do monsters come from? Do they exist only in stories, or do they live amongst us, watching, waiting? ‘Black Peter’ is a retelling of the Bavarian tale of the Krampus. 

Opening Up with the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

Opening Up with the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

The Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus return to the Brighton Fringe festival with their customary wry look at life. 

The Secret Comedy Club: Fringe Comedy Hub

The Secret Comedy Club: Fringe Comedy Hub

We have over 80 professional comedy acts who applied to Artista Cafe & Gallery. 

The Hired Man

The Hired Man

The Hired Man has been doing the rounds since 1984 and now finds a home at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. 

Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

A rousing overture, with blasting brass and pounding percussion raises hopes at the Coliseum for the first London production of Man Of La Mancha for over fifty years. 

Stand-Up Comedy Club (April)

Stand-Up Comedy Club (April)

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. 

London Comedy Allstars

London Comedy Allstars

Join us every Saturday night for a huge line up of the best comedy talent on offer. 

StarStruck - Best Theatre Arts

StarStruck - Best Theatre Arts

Sunday 31st March, 7pm Tickets: £15 or £10 concessionsDuration: approx 2hrs including an intervalSuitable for: most ages, but probably most su… 

The Brighton Academy: Showcase

The Brighton Academy: Showcase

Now in its 8th year and offering BA courses in Musical Theatre and Performing Arts, in collaboration with Bath Spa University. 

The Brighton Academy: Showcase

The Brighton Academy: Showcase

Now in its 8th year and offering BA courses in Musical Theatre and Performing Arts, in collaboration with Bath Spa University. 

Martin Angolo & Keith Fox: A Night Of Stand Up Comedy

Martin Angolo & Keith Fox: A Night Of Stand Up Comedy

A night of stand up comedy from two of the country’s best up and coming comedians. 

Hair

Hair

We might still be in the age of Aquarius, or we may not yet have entered it, depending on whose calculations you prefer, but it is now over fifty years since Hair opened on Broadwa… 

Stand-Up Comedy Club (March)

Stand-Up Comedy Club (March)

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. 

THE COMEDY STORE HERTFORD

THE COMEDY STORE HERTFORD

Tickets: £16Duration: approx 2hrs. 

Yerloo Underground | Portrait of the Autist as a Young Man

Yerloo Underground | Portrait of the Autist as a Young Man

Yerloo UndergroundDeep dark subway. 

The Best Play Ever

The Best Play Ever

Deep in the heart of a medieval palace dungeon, two strangers dwell. 

Black Eyed Dog | Brew

Black Eyed Dog | Brew

Black Eyed Dog A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas BrewSomething divilish this way comes   Black Eyed Dog - Desmond EastwoodOngoing attempts to evade the Blac… 

Johnny Cash Tribute – The Man in Black

Johnny Cash Tribute – The Man in Black

The No. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids It's a comedy club, right, but for kids. 

Credit Crunch Comedy Valentines Special 2019

Credit Crunch Comedy Valentines Special 2019

The UK's undisputed number 1 comedy brand returns to its home, the Broadway Theatre Catford, for another unmissable night of hilarious stand up comedy action. 

The Black Cat Salon Des Artistes Valentines Special

The Black Cat Salon Des Artistes Valentines Special

This Valentine’s weekend, join us for an intimate evening of five star variety from London’s cabaret trailblazers and winners of Best Production at the London Cabaret Awards. 

It's A Scream Comedy Club

It's A Scream Comedy Club

New parents! You can do a fun thing without ditching your babies! Three great stand up comedians performing in a room where babies are welcome (up to the age where they … 

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

"Bring Your Own Baby Comedy have transformed parental leave" i paper "Guaranteed to leave at least one of you crying with laughter" Mother and Baby M… 

Comedy, Craft Beer + Wings Wednesdays

Comedy, Craft Beer + Wings Wednesdays

Comedy, Craft Beer + Wings Wednesdays - Scene + Heard PresentsSniggers . 

Stand-Up Comedy Club (February)

Stand-Up Comedy Club (February)

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. 

Adam Buxton and Some Colleagues Doing Their Comedy for a Great Cause

Adam Buxton and Some Colleagues Doing Their Comedy for a Great Cause

An evening of stand-up comedy supporting Nerve Tumours UK and helping to raise awareness of neurofibromatosis, an incurable genetic condition affecting 1 in every 3,000 … 

Adam Buxton and Some Colleagues Doing Their Comedy for a Great Cause

Adam Buxton and Some Colleagues Doing Their Comedy for a Great Cause

An evening of stand-up comedy supporting Nerve Tumours UK and helping to raise awareness of neurofibromatosis, an incurable genetic condition affecting 1 in every 3,000 … 

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Final Show of Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course. 

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN (12A)

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN (12A)

Tuesday 5th February, 1. 

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Following sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and in London at Wilton’s Music Hall, the Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell brings her acclaimed play with… 

Theme Show! - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Theme Show! - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Edy Hurst battles to create the world’s greatest theme park. 

The Adventures of the Bearded Lady - Dumfries Fringe 2019

The Adventures of the Bearded Lady - Dumfries Fringe 2019

The peculiar tale of the bearded lady who ran away from the circus! 

The Silent House - Dumfries Fringe 2019

The Silent House - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Something between two refugees gradually changes the shape of their relationship. 

The Moira Monologues - Dumfries Fringe 2019

The Moira Monologues - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Meet Moira; a cleaner, single mum and Falkirk's hardest woman 

In Search of Myself - Dumfries Fringe 2019

In Search of Myself - Dumfries Fringe 2019

A close-up look at how bipolar disorder affects a couple’s relationship. 

Showmanship - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Showmanship - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Darkly funny psychological thriller follows a circus through 1935 America. 

Rosie Sings: Facts About Love - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Rosie Sings: Facts About Love - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Rosie sings about dating apps, turning 30 and marrying Batman. 

film maltings: The Old Man & the Gun

film maltings: The Old Man & the Gun

Director: David Lowery Cast: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Q… 

A Curse of Saints - Dumfries Fringe 2019

A Curse of Saints - Dumfries Fringe 2019

A shepherd grows suspicious when a boy is found dead in British occupied Cyprus. 

James Carey: The Sacred Art of Joking - Dumfries Fringe 2019

James Carey: The Sacred Art of Joking - Dumfries Fringe 2019

James Cary wonders what Christians think they’re trying to achieve. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Earth’s funniest footwear bring you songs, sketches, socks and violence. 

The Two Moronnies - Dumfries Fringe 2019

The Two Moronnies - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Music poking fun at the well-known and narcissistic celebrities. 

Puppet King Richard II - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Puppet King Richard II - Dumfries Fringe 2019

A “highly engrossing”, ‘pocket epic’ staging of Shakespeare’s Richard II. 

Manifest - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Manifest - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Dancers reveal and express the trials and tribulations of life. 

Magic, Mindreading and Telerabbitry - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Magic, Mindreading and Telerabbitry - Dumfries Fringe 2019

This show promises amazing magic; an incredible hour of entertainment. 

We Know Now Snowmen Exist - Dumfries Fringe 2019

We Know Now Snowmen Exist - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Based on the real events of the Dyatlov Pass Incident – Five women go camping in a remote mountain range. None return. 

SPIDER-MAN: Into The Spiderverse

SPIDER-MAN: Into The Spiderverse

Saturday 26th January, 10. 

Magic Circus - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Magic Circus - Dumfries Fringe 2019

An exciting, fast-paced and colourful show for all the family. 

25/ The Decriminalisation Monologues - Dumfries Fringe 2019

25/ The Decriminalisation Monologues - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Three monologues exploring the recent Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in Ireland. 

LGBTQZX - Dumfries Fringe 2019

LGBTQZX - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Jealousy is a terrible thing. Laura possesses an infinite amount. 

American Bot - Dumfries Fringe 2019

American Bot - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Sid Singh humorously explains how billionaires are destroying his city. 

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala 2019

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala 2019

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala 2019 From the city that gave you Billy Connolly, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle, celebr… 

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala 2019

Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival Burns Night Comedy Gala 2019

From the city that gave you Billy Connolly, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle, celebrate Burns Night with a line-up of the top names showcasing the Whyte & Mackay Glas… 

Comedy Workshop Programme

Comedy Workshop Programme

All places are fully booked but if you would like information for future workshops please email: kasia@watermans. 

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

A classic story of good versus evil, law versus the gun, one man versus Liberty Valance. 

Video Filmed the Comedy Stars

Video Filmed the Comedy Stars

Come and see the comedy stars of tomorrow film short sets live. 

Video Filmed the Comedy Stars

Video Filmed the Comedy Stars

Come and see the comedy stars of tomorrow film short sets live. 

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz, Britain's FAVOURITE COMEDIAN, is back! Yes, the man with no visible demograph returns to make you laugh while simultaneously parting you of hard ear… 

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz, Britain's FAVOURITE COMEDIAN, is back! Yes, the man with no visible demograph returns to make you laugh while simultaneously parting you of hard ear… 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Freckle Productions present - STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is … 

The Best of The Dirty Thirty 2018

The Best of The Dirty Thirty 2018

Desiree Burch, BBC comedy star of QI, The Mash Report, Live at The Apollo and upcoming Netflix show Flinch, performs in Best Of The Dirty Thirty thisDecember; an ever-changing atte… 

Margaret Scratcher’s Comedy Scratch Night

Margaret Scratcher’s Comedy Scratch Night

Join us at The Museum of Comedy as we showcase the best of emerging and established collaborative comedy talent. 

Stick Man - Relaxed Performance

Stick Man - Relaxed Performance

Freckle Productions presentSTICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back!Wha… 

Loud & Queer: Free Improv Comedy Night!

Loud & Queer: Free Improv Comedy Night!

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… 

Noel Fitzpatrick is the Supervet: Brighton

Noel Fitzpatrick is the Supervet: Brighton

Following the huge success of his Channel 4 show The Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is delighted to be bringing his first ever live stage show Welcome to My World to major a… 

Stand-Up Comedy Khichidi

Stand-Up Comedy Khichidi

Hindi-English stand up comedy show by Jagdish Chaturvedi THE ONLY INDIAN DOCTOR STAND-UP COMEDIAN IN THE WORLD * *Who is performing on the 24th November at 8 30 PM at th… 

COMEDY P.M PRESENTS: A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doc Away: Celebrating The NHS at 70 Years of Age

COMEDY P.M PRESENTS: A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doc Away: Celebrating The NHS at 70 Years of Age

Join us to celebrate the NHS turning 70 years of age all in aid of Young Minds charity. 

A Well Known Comedian and Some Colleagues Doing Their Comedy for a Great Cause

A Well Known Comedian and Some Colleagues Doing Their Comedy for a Great Cause

An evening of stand-up comedy with stars of many of the funniest shows on TV helping to raise awareness of neurofibromatosis, an incurable genetic condition affecting 1 … 

Mr. Joshua Plummer\'s Comedy Showcase

Mr. Joshua Plummer\'s Comedy Showcase

Back by popular demand and with new material! The hilarious and sometimes unfortunate results of wrong or mangled messages and mistaken identity, all mixed up in some very human s… 

The Devil’s in the Detail: A Dublin & Edinburgh UNESCO Cities of Literature Event : Val McDermid & Professor Sue Black

The Devil’s in the Detail: A Dublin & Edinburgh UNESCO Cities of Literature Event : Val McDermid & Professor Sue Black

Forensic anthropologists and crime writers share a common preoccupation with violent death, except that one is concerned with the how and the when while the other is con… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Black Is The Color Of My Voice follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the untimely death… 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Freckle Productions presentSTICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back!Wha… 

Anthony Jeannot: Life Coach (Age 14)

Anthony Jeannot: Life Coach (Age 14)

One night only! Edinburgh encore. 

New Adelphi Comedy Night

New Adelphi Comedy Night

CSzUK in collaboration with Salford University present a night of Improv, Sketch and Stand Up. 

The Covent Garden Comedy Club @ Heaven

The Covent Garden Comedy Club @ Heaven

The Covent Garden Comedy Club @ Heaven is celebrating 16 years of making London laugh in 2018 and is the biggest and most successful independent comedy club in Central London with … 

Winchester Comedy Festival

Winchester Comedy Festival

It is time to laugh out loud as Winchester Comedy Festival rolls back in to Winchester with a stellar line-up of homegrown talent performing at various venues across the city from … 

Hancock and Co – One Man, Many Voices

Hancock and Co – One Man, Many Voices

Following James Hurn’s sell-out 2017 tour, he is back by popular demand with his stunning one-man, many voices, show, celebrating over 60 years of Hancock’s … 

Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure: Brighton

Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure: Brighton

The Great Pirate Adventure: PAW Patrol Live! All paws on deck! Spin Master entertainment has announced a 2018 UK tour of Paw Patrol Live! 'The Great Pirate Adventure' this … 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a hugely rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking for all involved. 

Fringe Swap Shop

Fringe Swap Shop

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala Show

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala Show

The 38th Edinburgh Comedy Awards. 

Gamarjobat - The Shut Up Comedy from Japan

Gamarjobat - The Shut Up Comedy from Japan

Since storming the Edinburgh Fringe in the noughties Gamarjobat (pronounced Ga-ma-jo-bat) have become one of the few acts that can truly claim to be a global sensation, … 

Black Snow

Black Snow

A screening of multi award-winning film Black Snow, about the legacy of Britain’s biggest ever mining disaster (Barnsley, 1866), and how a community absorbed that heritage into t… 

Praise at the Fringe

Praise at the Fringe

The vision of the Sound of Many Waters is to promote the rediscovery of God’s voice through music and the arts. 

The Best of Northern

The Best of Northern

North East comedians on one exclusive line-up! Hot on the heels of our popular compilation showcases, we felt it only right to bring you some of finest who regularly reside at The … 

The Fringe of the Fringe

The Fringe of the Fringe

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… 

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world. 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the Fringe

Celebrating Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday today, culminating with his choral masterpiece, Chichester Psalms. 

Ska at the Fringe

Ska at the Fringe

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… 

Rachel Parris' Musical Comedy Club

Rachel Parris' Musical Comedy Club

For three nights only, award-winning musical comedian and star of BBC Two’s The Mash Report, Rachel Parris, presents a late-night jamboree of tunes intended to tickle, including so… 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

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! 

Perry Air Comedy Award Ceremony

Perry Air Comedy Award Ceremony

The biggest names – Coogan, Evans, Eclair. 

Mr Joshua Plummer's Comedy Showcase

Mr Joshua Plummer's Comedy Showcase

A series of sketches and vignettes exploring misunderstanding and mistaken identity, miscommunication, sexuality and people’s fantasies. 

Perth Youth Orchestra – Fringe Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra – Fringe Concert

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… 

Whose Story Is It Anyway?

Whose Story Is It Anyway?

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Opportunities for New Musical Theatre After the Fringe

Opportunities for New Musical Theatre After the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Black Cat: Bohemia

Black Cat: Bohemia

Worlds of cabaret and circus collide, as The Black Cat Cabaret transforms London’s Southbank into a new Bohemia! London’s cabaret trailblazers return to the Southbank with … 

Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Special

Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Special

CKP and InterTalent present: Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Special. 

Adam Hills: Best Foot Forward

Adam Hills: Best Foot Forward

Last Leg host Adam Hills prepares for an upcoming book tour by reading some selected chapters of his best-selling autobiography Best Foot Forward. 

A Gathering: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Artists at the Fringe

A Gathering: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Artists at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

ISPA Series at the Fringe: Regional Focus – Latin America

ISPA Series at the Fringe: Regional Focus – Latin America

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe Participants. 

National Touring With Black Theatre Live

National Touring With Black Theatre Live

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Woman Up Comedy Improv

Woman Up Comedy Improv

One of Scotland’s all-woman comedy improv troupes! 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Fringe Society where activity is reviewed, accounts are presented and directors elected. 

COMMON: Networking Event for Working-Class Artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

COMMON: Networking Event for Working-Class Artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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… 

Our Man in Havana

Our Man in Havana

The widely acclaimed ex-Young Pleasance physical theatre ensemble Spies Like Us returned to the Festival Fringe this year with not only one show but two brilliant shows in an adapt… 

Funny Women on the Fringe

Funny Women on the Fringe

Join Funny Women for a sparkling mix of comedy including performances by special guests and the brightest new talent at the Fringe. 

Telling the Wrong Man He Had Cancer and Other Hilarious Stories

Telling the Wrong Man He Had Cancer and Other Hilarious Stories

Kevin Jones qualified in Medicine from Liverpool University. 

A Show About Shows About Show Biz

A Show About Shows About Show Biz

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… 

Fringes Around the World: What Fringe Next?

Fringes Around the World: What Fringe Next?

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… 

Devoted and Disgruntled: What Can We All Do to Build a More Sustainable Fringe for Everyone?

Devoted and Disgruntled: What Can We All Do to Build a More Sustainable Fringe for Everyone?

Part of the Fringe Central Programme for Fringe participants. 

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2018: The Award Ceremony

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2018: The Award Ceremony

Join some of today’s most innovative playwrights for an afternoon of insightful interviews and performed readings. 

I'm Your Man – Letters of the World's Most Ambitious Job Applicant

I'm Your Man – Letters of the World's Most Ambitious Job Applicant

This unbelievably ambitious, deluded, multiple job-applicant failure attempts to inspire his audiences to become the best they can be. 

Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games

Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games

The American comedian and creator of The Jeselnik Offensive comes to London two nights only with his brand new hour, Funny Games. 

A World Beyond Man

A World Beyond Man

A badly planned polar expedition in 1912 led to the Russian ship The Saint Anna to be locked into the ice of the Kara Sea. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

‘Laughs, heartbreak, war, regeneration, scented breezes, sparkling wit and the best dog puppet ever. 

The Best Play Ever

The Best Play Ever

Deep in the heart of a medieval dungeon, two strangers dwell. 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Beyond the Fringe: Touring to London

Beyond the Fringe: Touring to London

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Brighton Up Your Fringe!

Brighton Up Your Fringe!

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… 

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Grab the hottest Fringe tickets to discover tomorrow’s comedy stars, showcasing their Fringe comedy shows in this prestigious final. 

The Fringe World Fair

The Fringe World Fair

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Holy $#!% It's Music and Comedy With Matt Griffo

Holy $#!% It's Music and Comedy With Matt Griffo

Matt Griffo from Chicago is an internationally touring musical comedian, combining music with comedic lyrics. 

Hysterical

Hysterical

Feminism is a tricky word. 

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Scotland’s LGBT choir, Loud and Proud, is back in support of Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity. 

Fringe Queer Artists Kiki

Fringe Queer Artists Kiki

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Comedy Gala 2018: In Aid of Waverley Care

Comedy Gala 2018: In Aid of Waverley Care

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns. 

A Comedy Show on Top of Arthur's Seat

A Comedy Show on Top of Arthur's Seat

This is a show on top of Arthur’s Seat. 

Reviewing Different Genres at the Fringe

Reviewing Different Genres at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

DF Comedy Jam

DF Comedy Jam

Keep mixing up your Judi Dench with your Jeffrey Dahmer? Your Tupac Shakur with your Taylor Swift? Well then we’ve got the show for you! Join Dave Fensome (‘Engaging and energetic. 

Book Shambles Live at the Fringe with Robin Ince

Book Shambles Live at the Fringe with Robin Ince

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. 

Directing: Best Practice

Directing: Best Practice

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Birthday Girls: Late-Night Comedy Party

Birthday Girls: Late-Night Comedy Party

Ever wanted a lock-in with the cream of the UK’s comedy circuit in a cool cabaret bar late at night at the Edinburgh Fringe? Hell yeah! Well your dreams have just come true. 

BEASTS: Best of BEASTS

BEASTS: Best of BEASTS

Best of BEASTS is a wild and brilliant explosion of a show packed with slightly smaller explosions throughout – and I’m not talking about pyrotechnics. 

COMMON: GROUND – Barriers to Staging Work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a Working-Class Artist

COMMON: GROUND – Barriers to Staging Work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a Working-Class Artist

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… 

Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy Fam

Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy Fam

One in six people suffer from hearing loss. 

Schools at the Fringe

Schools at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Big Man. Little Instruments

Big Man. Little Instruments

One man’s intimate story of escape from religion, to love, loss and triumph. 

ISPA Series at the Fringe: Who Pays the Artists?

ISPA Series at the Fringe: Who Pays the Artists?

Costs are rising, while subsidies are shrinking and consumer behaviours are changing rapidly. 

The Mad Craic Comedy Show

The Mad Craic Comedy Show

An Irish stand-up comedy compilation show featuring some of the best comedians from around the festival, for free. 

Comedy Nightcap

Comedy Nightcap

Comedy Night Cap, presented by Artistic Diversity Alliance, is the perfect comedy show to end your night on! Each night will feature a headline actor from the comedy genre that wil… 

Mental Health Is a Fringe Issue

Mental Health Is a Fringe Issue

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom. 

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care, a charity the Pleasance has supported for the past 27 years, providing care and support to people living with HIV or… 

The Jive Aces: Swingin’ the Fringe

The Jive Aces: Swingin’ the Fringe

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 … 

The Comedy Conversation

The Comedy Conversation

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

SHAnd Up Comedy

SHAnd Up Comedy

Join us for an hour of fabulous comedy as part of the Fringe Free Festival. 

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves

The original show, performed for the first time in 10 years.Turn up early.Sellout expected. 

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves… 10

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves… 10

Free (ticketed).Sellout expected. 

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang navigate the joys and pitfalls of childhood. Humorous, full of fun and fabulous musical numbers.  

Malones Free Fringe

Malones Free Fringe

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! 

Brand-New Jew, a DNA Comedy

Brand-New Jew, a DNA Comedy

What happens when a DNA test gives an adoptee a brand-new view… of herself? Playwright and performer Monica Bauer (The Year I Was Gifted) takes on her own unexpected results, alo… 

The Black Dahlia

The Black Dahlia

Los Angeles, January 15th 1947. 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves

The original show, performed for the first time in 10 years. Turn up early, sell-out expected. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, only a handful survive – now one will be crowned Britain’s funniest student 2018. 

Billy Joel: Piano Man Live!

Billy Joel: Piano Man Live!

Billy Joel: Piano Man Live! showcases the very best of the dynamic songbook of the legendary Billy Joel. 

A Kinder, Gentler Comedy

A Kinder, Gentler Comedy

Signing on the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, driving an Austin Maxi to Morocco, asylum seekers*, the Treason of the Blue Books, women’s football, Nationalism*, Buck O’Neil, Je… 

Berk's Nest Mid-Fest Comedy Special

Berk's Nest Mid-Fest Comedy Special

Complete sell-out 2017. 

Umbrella Man

Umbrella Man

In a bar in Cambodia, a young Scottish tour guide is telling stories to travellers. 

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Final

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Final

Vote excitedly alongside dozens of international talent scouts for 2018’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making, who battle for glory, fame and the shiny moose trophy. 

Women of the Fringe: A Networking Event

Women of the Fringe: A Networking Event

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Surviving and Moving Forward from the Fringe

Surviving and Moving Forward from the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

A-Z of the Man With No Name

A-Z of the Man With No Name

A crazy alphabetical journey through the life of a modern vaudevillian loon. 

Rocket Man

Rocket Man

Set in the heyday of glam rock and science fiction, Rocket Man is the story of a young man with bipolar disorder. 

Pilgrim Comedy and Spoken Word

Pilgrim Comedy and Spoken Word

Fantastic free comedy and spoken word at this established pub in the heart of the Old Town. 

The World's Smallest Comedy Show

The World's Smallest Comedy Show

It’s the smallest comedy show, in the smallest venue at the Fringe. 

Museum After Hours: Friday Fringe Takeover

Museum After Hours: Friday Fringe Takeover

Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours. 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Returning for 2018, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents some of the best names in children’s entertainment. 

A Mentally Well Fringe

A Mentally Well Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Dream Weaving and Art Forwarding – Shanghai Baoshan Little Ginkgo Students’ Art Troupe’s Performance at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Dream Weaving and Art Forwarding – Shanghai Baoshan Little Ginkgo Students’ Art Troupe’s Performance at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

This time, the art troupe will present a performance featuring lots of Chinese ethnic arts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Discover Down Under at Adelaide Fringe

Discover Down Under at Adelaide 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… 

Best of Broadway

Best of Broadway

After sold-out performances and rave reviews at Fringe 2017, we’re excited to return to Edinburgh with this revue of Broadway hits! Join us as we bring the best of Broadway to the … 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

A raunchy, chaotic and full-on Fringe experience, Stamptown Comedy Night is a late-night variety show featuring the best comedy and cabaret on the international scene! Hosted by Za… 

Bleeding Black

Bleeding Black

Sam is a young Kiwi who discovers the thrill and adrenaline of following professional rugby. 

Best of Movie Musicals

Best of Movie Musicals

American Performing Arts International is thrilled to bring their newest musical revue to Edinburgh. 

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Join us for a two-hour comedy extravaganza to help raise vital funds for Barnardo’s, whilst previewing a selection of this year’s top Fringe shows. 

Pushan Bose Live at Fringe 2018

Pushan Bose Live at Fringe 2018

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… 

Comedy Car ft. Andrew Maxwell

Comedy Car ft. Andrew Maxwell

Uber is launching the most intimate travelling venue at Fringe, hosting a series of Andrew Maxwell comedy performances for absolutely free, from the back of a car. 

ISPA Series at the Fringe: Generational Divides – In Transition

ISPA Series at the Fringe: Generational Divides – In Transition

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Funbox at the Fringe Again

Funbox at the Fringe Again

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… 

Sunday Assembly at the Fringe

Sunday Assembly at the Fringe

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… 

Intellectual Property Rights for Fringe Performers

Intellectual Property Rights for Fringe Performers

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Black Ivy Sunday Afternoon Jazz

Black Ivy Sunday Afternoon Jazz

A weekly celebration that will have your toes tapping as you enjoy live jazz music at Black Ivy every Sunday afternoon. See www.weareblackivy.com for more information. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

‘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. 

The Ashes: A Comedy Showdown

The Ashes: A Comedy Showdown

Australia’s top comedians take on England’s finest in a five-test comedy series to claim the Comedy Ashes. 

The Best of Billie Holiday

The Best of Billie Holiday

Acclaimed Scottish jazz singer Mary May and her top-drawer musicians are back with their Billie Holiday show after selling out their last three years at the Fringe. 

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Musical Comedy Guide Showcase

Free daily hour-long showcase of the best musical comedy at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, courtesy of the Musical Comedy Guide website (check for full listings). 

The Rat Pack Presents: International Stars of Comedy

The Rat Pack Presents: International Stars of Comedy

Fringe hit! A different daily bill of global stand-up comedy stars. 

Andrew O'Neill: I Am a Rich Man and I Have Many Sons

Andrew O'Neill: I Am a Rich Man and I Have Many Sons

There’s a better universe next door. Let’s go! Award-winning Fringe veteran brings all the feels. ‘An incantatory state of near-constant laughter’ **** (List). 

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Join us for a one-off comedy extravaganza! Come check out some of the new kids on the block as they make their Pleasance debut in this late-night comedy gala! Best of all, tickets … 

Swipe Right Love and Other Comedy Songs

Swipe Right Love and Other Comedy Songs

New Zealand’s foremost comedy singer-songwriter, when ranked alphabetically, presents original comedy songs. 

Skeptics on the Fringe

Skeptics on the Fringe

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. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn the skill and art of stand-up comedy performance on this two-day intensive comedy training course. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The perfect end to your evening of entertainment with the biggest and best comedy line-ups in all of Edinburgh! Previous guests include Jason Byrne, David O’Doherty, Shappi Khorsan… 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

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… 

Man Down

Man Down

Man Down emerges from three years of research and hours of interviews and discussions with people in Baltimore, USA. 

Rory O'Hanlon – Comedy Hour

Rory O'Hanlon – Comedy Hour

Award-winning Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon is a firm favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Zillions of Comedians (The One-Man Compilation Show)

Zillions of Comedians (The One-Man Compilation Show)

Watch Zillions of Comedians squeezed into just one hour. 

The Russian Comedy Experience

The Russian Comedy Experience

Russia, you’ve heard of it, you know it’s run by a shirtless man on a horse. 

#Dave: Literally the Best Magician

#Dave: Literally the Best Magician

Twelve full-house Edinburgh Fringe runs. 

Jim Swann: The Man With No Vaginas

Jim Swann: The Man With No Vaginas

Somewhere between who he is, who he thinks he is, who he wants to be, who he wishes he wasn’t and who he suspects people want him to think he is… you’ll find the child in adu… 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC and Yuk Yuk’s in Toronto – ‘exceptionally funny’ (Ma… 

Secret Comedy Cabaret

Secret Comedy Cabaret

Take a chance on a real free Fringe experience. 

The Second Annual Black Comedy Showcase

The Second Annual Black Comedy Showcase

After the success of the First Annual Black Comedy Showcase, we’re back – bigger, better and blacker. 

Logan Murray’s Comedy Summer School

Logan Murray’s Comedy Summer School

‘Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves. 

In Conversation With... Mhairi Black

In Conversation With... Mhairi Black

Elected to parliament in 2015, aged 20, for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, the Baby of the House has a first class honours degree in Politics and Public Policy from the University… 

Henry Paker: Man Alive

Henry Paker: Man Alive

Henry found himself in a Travelodge, lunching on a can of John West Mediterranean Style Tuna Salad. 

Mark Watson: Man of Mischief

Mark Watson: Man of Mischief

The Man of Mischief makes his Fringe debut with a one-man variety show! Having headlined at large theatres and performed for the BBC, Mark brings you his full evening show. 

The Show Between Shows Show

The Show Between Shows Show

New(ish) for 2018! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly. 

DC's Marvels of Comedy

DC's Marvels of Comedy

DC’s Marvels of Comedy is a stand-up compilation show with a difference. 

Kimono My Comedy Show

Kimono My Comedy Show

An hour of stand up comedy from one of Ireland’s best joke writers. 

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free!

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free!

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin. 

The Committee: Improvised Comedy

The Committee: Improvised Comedy

London’s hottest improv group bring their hilarious comedy back to the Fringe. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe. 

David McIver Is a Nice Little Man

David McIver Is a Nice Little Man

Look, it’s David McIver, the nicest little man in town giving it a good go with his debut hour of riffs, bits and skits. 

#Jollyboat: Why Do Nerds Suddenly Appear? (The Best Of Jollyboat)

#Jollyboat: Why Do Nerds Suddenly Appear? (The Best Of Jollyboat)

It’s not the Fringe without Jollyboat! The cult hit, back for their ninth year. 

Free Fringe Festival Music: Live on the Grassmarket

Free Fringe Festival Music: Live on the Grassmarket

Join us for a huge selection of acoustic music, duos, bands, rock, folk music, singers and more every day and night of the Fringe. 

Pigeon Man Apocalypse

Pigeon Man Apocalypse

William Whitehurst’s savage and unflinching examination of abuse and isolation is given wings in the shape of Arthur Cork, performed by the award-winning Corin Rhys Jones. 

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

OK. 

Tygers Of Pan Tang – Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Tygers Of Pan Tang – Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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. 

Comedy Kids

Comedy Kids

These miniature comedians will have you rolling in the aisles! Eight brave mini comedians will don the iconic Stand stage to dazzle you with their comic timing, reduce you to tears… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Best of Broadway

Best of Broadway

After sold-out performances and rave reviews at Fringe 2017, we’re excited to return to Edinburgh with this revue of Broadway hits! Join us as we bring the best of Broadway to the … 

Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective

Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective

For the last 25 years, comedian collective Comedytrain has been responsible for every major talent in Holland. 

Action Man

Action Man

Upon retirement, Corporal Liam Drury returns to be confronted with sudden and debilitating flashbacks to his time in combat. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Best of the West End

Best of the West End

After sold-out performances and five-star reviews at Fringe 2016 and 2017, our performers are excited to return to Edinburgh with a new line-up of songs! Featuring world-class voic… 

Caustic Comedy Nights

Caustic Comedy Nights

Caustic Comedy Nights is a jocular experience featuring the world’s top stand-up comedians, perfect for a lively Edinburgh crowd! This stand-up comedy cultivation-project and the… 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Ireland’s finest under one roof. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

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… 

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Henry Ginsberg presents a possibly anarchic, probably slightly depraved and almost certainly alcohol-fuelled showcase of the best stand-up comedy at this year’s Fringe. 

Diamond Comedy Club

Diamond Comedy Club

The Diamond Comedy Club is bringing some of the freshest voices in stand-up comedy to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for an unmissable late-night party! Each night, a different line… 

Best of Broadway Ballads

Best of Broadway Ballads

Cam Cahoon is a brilliant and accomplished tenor with a gift for enchanting his audience and creating fast fans with every show! Your favorite Broadway hits, including popular song… 

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest – Free

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest – Free

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. 

Black White With a Hash Brown

Black White With a Hash Brown

A tale of three colours. 

10 Years MCA – The Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

10 Years MCA – The Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

Join us for a riotous celebration of the Fringe’s best musical comedians! Since 2009, the MCA have helped to launch the likes of Abandoman, Rachel Parris, Mae Martin, Jay Foreman a… 

Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows

Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows

Feeling pressured by his success last year with The Elvis Dead, Rob Kemp returns with ten(!) shows stuck to a spinning wheel. 

Only We Know Best

Only We Know Best

A town hall meeting in Anytown, USA provides the dramatic context for a panoply of songs in a wide range of musical styles and genres, whose cleverly constructed lyrics explore an … 

Sugar Rush: The Best of the Fringe

Sugar Rush: The Best of the Fringe

Is the Fringe guide too wide and confusing? We understand. 

BattleActs! Improvised Comedy

BattleActs! Improvised Comedy

As heard on BBC Radio 1! Winners: VAULT Festival People’s Choice Award. 

A New Political Comedy Show

A New Political Comedy Show

‘Social barriers will dissipate as Rick Molland and Sully O’Sullivan go head-to-head in an epic stand-up comedy battle’ (TheCultureTrip. 

Gordon Southern: A Man for Two Seasons

Gordon Southern: A Man for Two Seasons

Gordon Southern has successfully avoided winter for ten years, a feat only previously achieved by bees, some birds and most bears. 

Berlin Survivors' Comedy Club

Berlin Survivors' Comedy Club

Berlin, the capital of dark humour, dark history and dark rooms. 

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

A hothouse bursting with dazzling new comedy blooms (metaphorical). 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Best Club in UK 2015, 2017, 2018 – Chortle Awards) brings a showcase to Edinburgh for the first time. 

Hello Georgie, Goodbye Best

Hello Georgie, Goodbye Best

Manchester United fans old enough to remember 1971 may recall the strange weekend George Best went missing. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

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… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Just ‘cos you’re a kid, doesn’t mean you should miss out on the best stand-ups and sketch acts of the Fringe! Just ‘cos you’re an adult at a kids’ show, doesn’t mean you can’t also… 

Comedy Queers / Free Festival

Comedy Queers / Free Festival

A raucous late night show offering a fabulous selection of the most outrageous queer performers from across the Fringe. 

The Best of Red Raw

The Best of Red Raw

From Edinburgh to Glasgow to Newcastle – our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. 

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Fringe Central Welcome Address

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… 

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Jerry Sadowitz, comedian, magician and all round scary man, is back in 2018! Actually, he saved petrol and never left! With his unique combination of comedy, absolute hatred and ca… 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, music and circus, all prepared for you in our glorious Spiegeltent. 

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

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! 

'Aaave You Been Involved in a Comedy Show That Wasn't Your Fault?

'Aaave You Been Involved in a Comedy Show That Wasn't Your Fault?

Life is full of accidents, mishaps, frustrations and disappointments. 

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Bare Productions are a new, fresh Edinburgh-based company comprising of some of the best local talent who have all performed in multiple five-star sell-out shows at the Fringe. 

Two-Man, One-Man

Two-Man, One-Man

**** (TimeOut). 

The One-Thirty Comedy Cabaret

The One-Thirty Comedy Cabaret

Enjoy a showcase of the best comedy talent to kick-start your day with our hand-picked selection – and watch what you should be seeing more of from around the city. 

Best of Movie Musicals

Best of Movie Musicals

American Performing Arts International is thrilled to bring their newest musical revue to Edinburgh. 

First Time at the Fringe

First Time at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Stu and Garry's Fringe Improv Show

Stu and Garry's Fringe Improv Show

Our long-running improvised comedy show will have you in stitches. 

Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

Freestyle Comedy: Improvised Stand-Up

It’s stand-up, but not as you know it. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Returning for it’s 10th year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

Definition of Man

Definition of Man

A sexier, more violent Waiting for Godot, Definition of Man is a physicalised post-apocalyptic decreation myth that won Best in Dance and Physical Theatre and Ripest Show at the 20… 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

Mr Merrick, the Elephant Man

Mr Merrick, the Elephant Man

Award-winning Lucky Dog bring their acclaimed Mr Merrick, the Elephant Man to Edinburgh for the first time. 

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Now in its eleventh year, Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe brings you, once again, the best in Scottish writing. 

Comedy Boxing: New Challengers

Comedy Boxing: New Challengers

Comedy Boxing triumphantly returns to Edinburgh now with different competitors each show! Comedians will compete over four hilarious rounds of stand-up, improvisation, heckling and… 

Laughterthoughts: A Comedy Showcase

Laughterthoughts: A Comedy Showcase

An hour long stand-up show from future legends Ben Behrens, Jessie Johnson, Rob Cooper and Jessie Nixon that promises to redefine your perceptions of comedy and launch western civi… 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

In the resplendent surroundings of the Assembly Speigeltent, a pumping rendition of Cherry Bomb blasts out the promise of an hour of alternative grandeur. 

Sasha Ellen: No Man's Land

Sasha Ellen: No Man's Land

In 2010, the island of Herm (the Channel Islands’ smallest island) declared a state of emergency. 

Laughing Horse Free Best in Comedy Chat Show

Laughing Horse Free Best in Comedy Chat Show

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. 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Live Your Best Life

Live Your Best Life

According to WikiHow, you can Live Your Best Life in just 14 steps (with pictures) but can it really be that easy? Emmy Fyles (Comedy Central, BBC Three) sets off on a journey to f… 

Comedy from Salford Uni

Comedy from Salford Uni

The cream of the crop from the University of Salford showcasing the future faces of British comedy. 

Ed Fringe: The Musical Revue

Ed Fringe: The Musical Revue

Fun and frenetic cabaret revue combining songs, sketches and observations in a hilarious celebration of the world’s biggest arts festival. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Ten sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow Comedy Fest and around the world. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its sixth year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Comedy Freak Show

Comedy Freak Show

Come one, come all to this tragic affair! Comedy Freak Show is an exhibition of comedic rarities. 

The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé

The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé

Tales of woe, tales of science, tales of curses, tales of defiance. 

World Cup of Comedy

World Cup of Comedy

Audiences vote daily to determine the winner in the World Cup of Comedy at the Fringe. 

2 Girls, 1 Cup... of Comedy

2 Girls, 1 Cup... of Comedy

Award-winning comedian Samantha Baines (Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People) brings you a selection of the best comedians at the Fringe. 

EdinBra Fringe Comedy

EdinBra Fringe Comedy

The debut season of a revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming female comedians from around the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Best of English Comedian of the Year

Best of English Comedian of the Year

As discovered at Murrayfield, Wimbledon and Russia, the English aren’t used to winning. 

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

That’s not an Australian comedy showcase. 

Ahab; or What If Moby Dick Were Stand-Up Comedy

Ahab; or What If Moby Dick Were Stand-Up Comedy

Moby Dick: a book, a play, an episode of Star Trek, 12 movies, and a fish. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

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. 

The Godfather of Comedy

The Godfather of Comedy

After his last stretch in the slammer, Tony Corleone has become a sit-down comedian. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with different line-ups at every show and four performances daily. 

Tamar Broadbent: Best Life

Tamar Broadbent: Best Life

‘Is it too much to ask for everything?!’ she shouted drunkenly at a bin. 

Black and White Tea Room – Counsellor

Black and White Tea Room – Counsellor

Theatre Hooam makes a welcome return to the Fringe with the award-winning Black and White Tea Room. 

Best of Irish Comedian of the Year

Best of Irish Comedian of the Year

Totally sold-out shows across the globe. 

We're Sorry Canadian Comedy Showcase

We're Sorry Canadian Comedy Showcase

This is the fourth year of We’re Sorry. 

Reel Comedy Club

Reel Comedy Club

Twice a day, Audrey, the unique 22-seat Vintage Mobile Cinema will become a comedy venue. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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. 

Def Comedy Space Jam

Def Comedy Space Jam

Tom Lawrinson and Josh Jones present an hour of stand-up comedy direct from outer space! Jokes that are absolutely raw and positively looney. 

Conscious Comedy With Samantha Pressdee

Conscious Comedy With Samantha Pressdee

Ommmm. 

Succubus Fringe Edition

Succubus Fringe Edition

Razor-sharp women’s satirical magazine, Succubus, brings you a mixed-bill hour of comedy championing new female comedy writers and stand-ups. 

David Callaghan: Dead Man's Chest

David Callaghan: Dead Man's Chest

An interactive technological comedy adventure with comedian David Callaghan. 

The Travellin' Man Comedy Showcase

The Travellin' Man Comedy Showcase

In six years of stand-up, Aidan ‘Taco’ Jones has met great comedians from every continent (except Antartica, they’re rubbish). 

Best in Class / Free Festival

Best in Class / Free Festival

Showcasing underrepresented working-class comedy voices. 

Choir of Man

Choir of Man

The Choir of Man was the runway hit and ‘the ultimate feel-good show of 2017 Fringe’ ***** (Edinburgh Evening News). 

The Fresh Prince of Comedy – Kyle Legacy

The Fresh Prince of Comedy – Kyle Legacy

The Fresh Prince of the comedy is a master of the crowd and slave to the laugh. 

David Earl Is Brian Gittins: Don't Feed the Monkey Man

David Earl Is Brian Gittins: Don't Feed the Monkey Man

As seen on Ricky Gervais’ Derek, Sky’s Rovers and Channel 4’s Gittins. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. 

Stand-Up Nomad: Backpacking Comedy

Stand-Up Nomad: Backpacking Comedy

Backpackers and travelling comedians have a similar lifestyle: exploring new cultures, travelling light and relying on booze to socialise. 

Bethany Black: Unwinnable

Bethany Black: Unwinnable

Bethany Black is back. 

Vagabonds of Comedy

Vagabonds of Comedy

Aussie globetrotting comedian-storyteller Frank Hadchiti and Italian surrealist entertainer Fico Fellini met one damp autumn night at a West Berlin comedy open mic night. 

Caution: Deadline Ahead – A Comedy About Procrastination

Caution: Deadline Ahead – A Comedy About Procrastination

Devised, new-writing comedy unlike any other. 

One-Man Pride and Prejudice

One-Man Pride and Prejudice

It is a truth universally acknowledged that an actor in possession of a woman’s story must be in want of a wife – to help him adapt it. 

#1 Comedy Great Fun Best Show Jez Watts

#1 Comedy Great Fun Best Show Jez Watts

****1/2 (PerthHappenings. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Great value lunchtime compilation showcase featuring the best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics. 

A Comedy Brunch 2

A Comedy Brunch 2

Breakfast of champions? Brunch of runner-ups. 

Cosmic Comedy Berlin

Cosmic Comedy Berlin

Come and join us for a wunderbar time at Cosmic Comedy Berlin. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

We’re offering the finest upcoming comedians on the UK circuit at a bargain price. 

The Straw Man

The Straw Man

He is Generation X. 

Sustainability at the Fringe Reception

Sustainability at the Fringe Reception

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Gavin Webster: I Am Stand-Up Comedy

Gavin Webster: I Am Stand-Up Comedy

What type of comedian are you Gav? Hard-hitting? Are you one of these edgy types that says the unsayable or a modern consumer complaints comedian? Maybe you’re surreal and are on… 

A Booklover's Comedy Show

A Booklover's Comedy Show

George loves reading. 

Peatbog Faeries – Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Peatbog Faeries – Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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. 

Tri-Nations Comedy

Tri-Nations Comedy

Three headline comedians from different countries battle each other with their best gags to win the audience vote. 

The Man Presents: Women

The Man Presents: Women

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 Big Free Fringe Festival Launch Show 2018

The Big Free Fringe Festival Launch Show 2018

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… 

The Search for a Black-Browed Albatross

The Search for a Black-Browed Albatross

Coat? Check. 

A Fortunate Man

A Fortunate Man

There are books which are called seminal largely because so many people have read them. 

George Lewis: A Man, a Plan, a Girl With Fake Tan

George Lewis: A Man, a Plan, a Girl With Fake Tan

When George was 12 he fell for the most beautiful, orangest girl in Stockport. 

Barry's Fringe Audio Walking Tour

Barry's Fringe Audio Walking Tour

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… 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. 

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In!

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In!

The 10-time sell-out sensation returns to Edinburgh with a jaw-dropping, side-splitting evening of finely-tuned anarchy, featuring a cavalcade of incredible special guests and some… 

A Man's a Man

A Man's a Man

I was unsure what to expect from this performance, but "a musical about Robert Burns" already had my interest piqued. 

Comedy of Errors

Comedy of Errors

One of Shakespeare’s finest comedies, The Comedy of Errors, in a vigorously fresh and exciting production that offers a delicious mixture of classical text, original musical score,… 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

Returning for its 13th season, C’s critically-acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day. 

One-Man Stranger Things

One-Man Stranger Things

Charles ‘One-Man Star Wars’ Ross and Canadian Fringe legend, TJ Dawe, parody the Netflix smash series, Stranger Things. 

Paul Sinha: The Two Ages of Man

Paul Sinha: The Two Ages of Man

After last year’s sell-out run, Paul returns to Edinburgh with his life, seemingly, still bordering on disarray. 

The Edinburgh Fringe Magic Gala

The Edinburgh Fringe Magic Gala

Sell-out 2017. 

Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery

Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery

If you like your cabaret kick-ass, feminist, patriarchy-smashing and unabashedly consensual, do not miss Glittery Clittery Fringe Wives Club. 

Twenty Minutes to Nine / Free Fringe

Twenty Minutes to Nine / Free Fringe

Nominated Best Performance, Melbourne Fringe. 

Ken Cheng: Best Dad Ever

Ken Cheng: Best Dad Ever

Dave Joke of the Fringe Winner, Cambridge mathematics dropout and professional poker player Ken Cheng returns this year with his second stand-up hour. 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve is back for its 14th year at the Edinburgh Fringe with another four brilliant new acts, hand-picked by the Pleasance and supported by the Charlie Harti… 

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Knowledge = Belief and Truth. 

John-Luke Roberts: All I Wanna Do Is [FX: GUNSHOTS] With a [FX: GUN RELOADING] and a [FX: CASH REGISTER] and Perform Some Comedy!

John-Luke Roberts: All I Wanna Do Is [FX: GUNSHOTS] With a [FX: GUN RELOADING] and a [FX: CASH REGISTER] and Perform Some Comedy!

John-Luke Roberts is, for a certaint quotient, one of the staples of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Andrew Roper – What Is Best in Life?

Andrew Roper – What Is Best in Life?

‘What is best in life?’ If you know the answer, come to this show. 

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

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, … 

Paul Sinha: The Two Ages Of Man

Paul Sinha: The Two Ages Of Man

After last year's sell-out show, Paul returns to the Great Yorkshire Fringe with his life, seemingly, still bordering on disarray. 

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year: Final

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year: Final

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. 

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year: Semi-Finals

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year: Semi-Finals

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. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Ian Smith: Craft (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

Ian Smith: Craft (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

Ian Smith is multi-award winning comedian. 

The York Fringe Dog Show – In aid of RSPCA York

The York Fringe Dog Show – In aid of RSPCA York

Come and join us for the York Fringe Dog Show in aid of RSPCA York. 

KEEP CALM AND UPSTREAM COMEDY

KEEP CALM AND UPSTREAM COMEDY

The Time Out recommended Upstream Comedy presents a bill of the best alternative minded comics in aid of the suicide prevention charity CALM. 

The Burning Duck Comedy Club £5/PWYW Showcase

The Burning Duck Comedy Club £5/PWYW Showcase

York’s alternative comedy sensation the Burning Duck Comedy Club returns to the Great Yorkshire Fringe, presenting another handcrafted artisanal smorgasbang of the… 

Wingspan Comedy

Wingspan Comedy

Format of a radio show recording. 

David Callaghan: Dead Man’s Chest

David Callaghan: Dead Man’s Chest

An interactive technological comedy adventure with comedian David Callaghan. 

The GYF Comedy Workshop Showcase

The GYF Comedy Workshop Showcase

A bunch of comedy virgins have spent the weekend with Logan Murray, the the man who taught Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdecombe, Andi Osho, Luisa Omielan, Diane Mo… 

Thespianage: Improv Comedy Showcase

Thespianage: Improv Comedy Showcase

Fresh from their regular performances in the drizzly urban wilderness of central Manchester, the “talented performers with an eye for the absurd” (RemoteGoat… 

Hyena Lounge Kids Comedy Club

Hyena Lounge Kids Comedy Club

Featuring 3 acts from the comedy circuit performing jokes that are suitable for children, but funny enough to get everyone laughing. 

Ealing Comedy Festival 2018

Ealing Comedy Festival 2018

Ealing Comedy Festival is back for its 25th consecutive year with a stellar line up of internationally renowned comedians and homegrown talent to keep you entertained throughout Ju… 

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club

Hyena Lounge Comedy Club

York’s legendary comedy club makes a welcome return to the Great Yorkshire with four laughter-packed shows on Friday and Saturday nights featuring the cream of the… 

Logan Murray’s Comedy Workshop Weekend

Logan Murray’s Comedy Workshop Weekend

‘Logan Murray’s courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy – his students discover themselves. 

Laura Lexx: Trying (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

Laura Lexx: Trying (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

“One can only hope there’s some life altering catastrophe around the corner for Lexx” (Broadway Baby 2015). 

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year: Heats

Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year: Heats

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. 

Thespianage Live Comedy Showcase

Thespianage Live Comedy Showcase

Thespianage Productions are cultivating a reputation in Manchester for being far too suggestible! From Gregorian chanting life advice, to miming how an amorous dragon made a slight… 

The Great Yorkshire Fringe Launch Showcase

The Great Yorkshire Fringe Launch Showcase

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… 

The Great Yorkshire Fringe Launch Gala

The Great Yorkshire Fringe Launch Gala

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 & … 

A Midsummer Night's Fringe

A Midsummer Night's Fringe

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… 

Black Box Devising – St Dunstan’s College Arts Festival 18

Black Box Devising – St Dunstan’s College Arts Festival 18

Led by Drama Prefect, Beatrice Swordy, and her team, Black Box devising is an improvisation work created by Year 7 - 9 students over the last two terms, drawing inspirat… 

The Pin & Moon: Edinburgh Fringe Previews

The Pin & Moon: Edinburgh Fringe Previews

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… 

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)

 The Final Show of Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course. 

Your Best Guess

Your Best Guess

We can’t help living in the future – booking flights for holidays, organising birthday parties, writing applications. 

Suki Webster's Guest Speaker Comedy Improvisation

Suki Webster's Guest Speaker Comedy Improvisation

A new and exciting improvised comedy show where some of the finest Improvisers around will perform solo! High-risk comedy as our intrepid performers stand alone and spon… 

Catford Fringe - Vivalicious

Catford Fringe - Vivalicious

A brand new show from Viv Groskop, star of BBC1's 'This Week' and Radio 4's 'Its Just a Joke Comrade'. 

Catford Fringe Romeo+Juliet

Catford Fringe Romeo+Juliet

 

Next Best Thing on Next Best Thing

Next Best Thing on Next Best Thing

Parkinson. 

A Good Man

A Good Man

Dennis, 32, is perfect according to his best friend and Nan, Elsie. 

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh 2018

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh 2018

Join the irrepressible Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing. 

Brighton: Symphony of a City with Voyage to the Moon

Brighton: Symphony of a City with Voyage to the Moon

This cinematic portrait of Brighton, in all its bohemian, and campaigning glory, darts between past present and is set to a sumptuous orchestral score. 

AGM Comedy

AGM Comedy

Brighton Fringe 2016 Audience Choice award-winners Steve Adams, Colin Galletly and Johnny Murph return from their sell out 2017 run as the entity that is: AGM Comedy. 

Brighton Big Drag Pageant

Brighton Big Drag Pageant

Spiegeltent presents: ‘Brighton Big Drag Pagent’ Kings, Queens, and Inbetweens! Talent, diversity, creativity, and nerve. 

Funny Women: Brighton Nights

Funny Women: Brighton Nights

The UK’s leading female comedy community ‘Funny Women’ host a night of fabulous female comedy talent in Brighton’s best comedy venue, Komedia Brighton, featuring a mix of establi… 

Equity: Fighting for a Fair Fringe

Equity: Fighting for a Fair Fringe

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. 

The Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread Man

If you want a wonderful retelling and reimagining of the classic tale, told by two talented performers on a deliciously simple, yet complex, set, then look no further. 

Brighton Rocks Film Festival

Brighton Rocks Film Festival

Brighton has long been a home for artists, creators and the alternative. 

The Man of a Thousand Farces

The Man of a Thousand Farces

‘The Man of a 1000 Farces’ is the new touring show from that international man of misery, Johnny MacAulay. 

Sasha Ellen: No Man's Land

Sasha Ellen: No Man's Land

In 2010 the island of Herm declared a state of emergency. 

Flourish Brighton

Flourish Brighton

Come and join our interactive, free arts event for people of all ages. 

David Callaghan: Dead Man's Chest

David Callaghan: Dead Man's Chest

Comedian David Callaghan brings his newest interactive technological comedy adventure. 

Creative Café Brighton

Creative Café Brighton

Professional development workshops for artists. 

A Brighton & Hove Cultural Framework Event: Debate & Provocation #4 'Do Festivals Support Artists?'

A Brighton & Hove Cultural Framework Event: Debate & Provocation #4 'Do Festivals Support Artists?'

Please note, this event is now called ‘Creative Cafe Brighton’. Full details and link to book tickets here: www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/creative-caf%C3%A9-brighton-125548/ 

Brighton Beach Boys perform The Beatles

Brighton Beach Boys perform The Beatles "White Album"

The Brighton Beach Boys perform The Beatles ‘White Album’. 

Wordstock Brighton 2018

Wordstock Brighton 2018

Brighton’s lively Open Market played host to the Wordstock festival this Saturday. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

EXTRA PERFORMANCES ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND Louis Pearl has thrilled audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Fringe City Night

Fringe City Night

Join us for our one-off Fringe City night-time special. 

A Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton - and Other Shows

A Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton - and Other Shows

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. 

Will Dalrymple: Man to Man

Will Dalrymple: Man to Man

Nothing interesting has ever happened to gay comedian Will Dalrymple. 

Laurie Black: Live

Laurie Black: Live

The revolution will not be televised, it will be live. 

Making the Most of the Edinburgh Fringe

Making the Most of the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts media and arts professionals from all over the globe. 

The Naked Comedy Workshop

The Naked Comedy Workshop

Be more than funny. 

Stand-Up-Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up-Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Have fun learning how to use some friendly stand-up-comedy basics to boost your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just … 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Since 2005, ‘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 … 

Brighton Swing Thing

Brighton Swing Thing

Join the Brighton Swing Community for a special Fringe afternoon of swing music and dancing with a live swing band, DJs, Lindy Hop beginners dance class, Charleston dancers and a d… 

Miraculous Magic with Danny Lee Grew

Miraculous Magic with Danny Lee Grew

Mix stunning magic, baffling illusions and cheeky comedy with a young, energetic, enthusiastic magician and what do you get? ‘Miraculous Magic’ is a brand-new magical experience fo… 

The Glitter Tour of Brighton

The Glitter Tour of Brighton

The acclaimed Dilemma Girls present their sparkly walking tour of Brighton, complete with treats and interactive regalia. 

Invisible Voices of Brighton & Hove

Invisible Voices of Brighton & Hove

The Cascade Coffee Shop is at the centre of a drive to help rehabilitate and reintegrate the homeless population of Brighton through the Cascade Creative Recovery organisation. 

Greek Mythology Tour of Brighton

Greek Mythology Tour of Brighton

Join Dr Amanda Potter from the Open University for a tour of Brighton focusing on 20 (ish) objects with links to stories from Greek mythology. 

Sean McLoughlin: Living Well Is The Best Revenge

Sean McLoughlin: Living Well Is The Best Revenge

The battle for happiness has been won but there were casualties. 

Brighton Queen of Slaughtering Places

Brighton Queen of Slaughtering Places

Since the very first tales were told around a fire, it has been human nature to enjoy a good story - especially when the story is full of murder, gore and tabloid-friendly salaciou… 

Comedy Rocket ‘Best Of The Fest’

Comedy Rocket ‘Best Of The Fest’

Comedy Rocket brings you a fantastic show with a selection of the most exciting and diverse comedy performers and some big names thrown in! Resident host, Ali ‘Out There’ Macf… 

Fringe Sessions 2018

Fringe Sessions 2018

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. 

Joe Black - Touch of Evil: A Celebration of Villainy in Song

Joe Black - Touch of Evil: A Celebration of Villainy in Song

Let’s get the review part over and done with; this was going to be a five star review from the moment I saw the title Joe Black - Touch of Evil: A Celebration of Villainy in Song… 

The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In

The sell-out smash hit returns to Brighton with a hefty dose of ‘The Noise Next Door’s’ trademark off-the-cuff madness, two stand-up stars and some once-in-a-lifetime comedy curi… 

Whose Tweet Was it Anyway?

Whose Tweet Was it Anyway?

Team captains Phil Jerrod and Sean McLoughlin go head to head in the funniest twitter battle since Donald Trump vs Kim Jong Un. 

Spiegeltent: Heart of the Fringe Show

Spiegeltent: Heart of the Fringe Show

Tonight was Brighton's chance to show the size of its heart – and its wallet. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

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… 

David McIver is a Nice Little Man

David McIver is a Nice Little Man

Wow, it’s time for the debut hour of comedy from hot ticket and nice friend David McIver! That’s right girls and boys, your special little man is all grown up and raring to do some… 

Matt Price : Frequently Anxious Man

Matt Price : Frequently Anxious Man

Friendly Cornish Giant Matt Price was going out with a woman. 

Banners for Brighton

Banners for Brighton

To mark the 100 year anniversary since women first got the vote, Digital Drama will be running three immersive banner making workshops. 

Do The Thing: The Two Man Made-Up Musical

Do The Thing: The Two Man Made-Up Musical

From the minds behind Brighton improv titans Off the Cuff and Blanket Fort comes a full-throttle fully-improvised musical performed in full by only two men (plus one on guitar). 

Unique Fair Brighton

Unique Fair Brighton

Unique Fair Brighton is a one off opportunity to purchase unique handmade arts and crafts from many talented local artists/makers. 

Notorious Women of Brighton

Notorious Women of Brighton

For so long the history books have been written by men and about men, and Royal Pavilion guide Louise Preskett aims to correct this imbalance with a 90 minute amble through Brighto… 

Brighton School of Samba

Brighton School of Samba

Fancy experiencing a taste of the Rio Carnival in the streets of Brighton this month? The Brighton School of Samba can give you just that. 

Sunday Assembly Brighton: Solidarity (Spiegeltent Special 2018)

Sunday Assembly Brighton: Solidarity (Spiegeltent Special 2018)

Sunday Assembly is a global network of non-religious gatherings celebrating life through inspirational speakers, fascinating science, thoughtful readings, raucous pop music, peacef… 

Brighton Buddhist Centre Open Day 2018

Brighton Buddhist Centre Open Day 2018

We’re opening the doors of the Brighton Buddhist Centre! If you’ve ever wondered what goes on here, come along to one of our taster sessions which will give you a flavour of some… 

Choose Your Own Comedy Adventure

Choose Your Own Comedy Adventure

A multimedia spectacular from Angel Comedy founder Barry Ferns and Alasdair Beckett-King (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the of Year 2017). 

SOUNDSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

SOUNDSCAPE: Brighton Film Quartet

Brighton Film Quartet presents ‘SOUNDSCAPE’, a concert of sheer escapism with this extraordinary piano quartet. 

Barry and Alasdair's Non-Trademark-Infringing Comedy Adventure (Where the Audience Chooses)

Barry and Alasdair's Non-Trademark-Infringing Comedy Adventure (Where the Audience Chooses)

A multimedia spectacular from Angel Comedy founder Barry Ferns and Alasdair Beckett-King (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the of Year 2017). 

The Upper Brighton Greenway: An Interactive Guided Tour

The Upper Brighton Greenway: An Interactive Guided Tour

Take an interactive tour of the recently completed Brighton Greenway: a green corridor that cuts through the New England Quarter connecting the North of Brighton with the mainline … 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

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

Fringe City

Fringe City is a free outdoor event in the centre of Brighton taking place every weekend of Brighton Fringe 2018. 

Fringe City Family Picnic

Fringe City Family Picnic

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… 

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton’s singing barber, Peter Joannou, performs his latest song ‘From Ma Window’, from his first floor shop window in The Lanes in the ‘Something For The Weekend’ show. 

A Brighton Story: The Original City Tour

A Brighton Story: The Original City Tour

Brighton’s number one, award-winning traditional city walking tour. 

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

These amazing tours only happen during Brighton Fringe. 

Foodies Festival Brighton

Foodies Festival Brighton

The UK's biggest Foodies Festival returned to Hove Lawns this sunny bank holiday weekend. 

Inside The Fringe

Inside The Fringe

‘Inside The Fringe’ shines a light on some of the artistic and cultural talents that make up Brighton Fringe. 

The Brighton Beach Collective

The Brighton Beach Collective

The BB Collective presents an innovative exhibition of ethical designers and artists against a backdrop of sustainable living with a beach and beach-waste theme, and introduces way… 

On The Edge Comedy

On The Edge Comedy

On the Edge Comedy is a Brighton stand up institution. 

Black White with a Hash Brown

Black White with a Hash Brown

A tale of three colours. 

Only in Brighton!

Only in Brighton!

Brighton doesn't really need its ego stroking, but a little indulgence now and then can't hurt, which I think is the philosophy the city is built on. 

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

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… 

Sameena Zehra's Cult of Comedy

Sameena Zehra's Cult of Comedy

An hour of pure entertainment from musicians, clowns, and wordmongers of all flavours, local and international, showcasing the best Brighton Fringe has to offer. 

Brighton Food Tours: The V.I.B. (Very Independent Brighton) Food Tour

Brighton Food Tours: The V.I.B. (Very Independent Brighton) Food Tour

The V. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: Gayz into Space

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: Gayz into Space

A long time ago in a venue far, far away. 

Comedy Happy Hour: The Chat Show

Comedy Happy Hour: The Chat Show

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 … 

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe

It’s a comedy bonanza! A brand-new stand-up comedy selection from Laughing Horse. 

Aquarium History Tour: Sea Life Brighton

Aquarium History Tour: Sea Life Brighton

Exclusive after hours tours of Brighton’s aquarium! A unique opportunity to go off the public route to learn about the remarkable history of the world’s oldest operating aquarium. 

Caustic Comedy Nights

Caustic Comedy Nights

The name itself ‘Caustic Comedy’ is based on a particular form of humour: comedy that is acerbic, cutting-edge, even cruel or insulting but always amusing, indeed, corrosive an… 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

Award-winning comedy with top international and UK comedians. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

A selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe. 

Pick of the Fringe: Launch Night Special

Pick of the Fringe: Launch Night Special

A sensational line-up of Fringe favourites assemble to launch Brighton Fringe 2018. 

Brighton Fringe Opening Night and Fireworks at The Warren

Brighton Fringe Opening Night and Fireworks at The Warren

The launch of Brighton Fringe 2018 at The Warren. 

Fringe Club: A Silent Disco

Fringe Club: A Silent Disco

The legendary Fringe Club returns to the Warren in 2018 with it’s own version of the legendary night out, Silent Disco. 

Improve Your Comedy

Improve Your Comedy

Are you eager to discover the better comic who is lurking inside you?Do you need a push to break out of a rut with your comedy routine?Are you looking for support to upg… 

It's A Scream Comedy Club

It's A Scream Comedy Club

New parents! You can do a fun thing without ditching your babies! Three great stand up comedians performing in a room where babies are welcome (up to the age where they… 

The Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase

The Brighton Academy Graduation Showcase

The Brighton Academy Of Performing Arts presents its 5th MT Graduating year Showcase  

The Banana Bunch presents: Bananas on the Run – An Improvised Comedy Show

The Banana Bunch presents: Bananas on the Run – An Improvised Comedy Show

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 … 

Fringe in Mount Gambier

Fringe in Mount Gambier

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. 

Rawhide Comedy Club

Rawhide Comedy Club

What do you want from a night out? A bit of dinner? Table service drinks? Some staggeringly good comedians making you laugh? Thought so. 

Fringe@REC

Fringe@REC

Fringe@REC is a multi-arts presentation at Reynella East College. 

My Best False Memories

My Best False Memories

What are we to believe? This show covers Fake News —it looks at efforts to deceive. 

cosmo the clown comedy magic show

cosmo the clown comedy magic show

Cosmo The Clown Presents A Bit of Fun & Magic Roll up, roll up and let Cosmo entertain you with magic, comedy, music and dance. 

Best of Edinburgh Kids Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Kids Comedy

Scotland’s largest comedy producer brings you award winning family friendly comedy acts from Edinburgh. 

Best of Edinburgh Cabaret

Best of Edinburgh Cabaret

Scotland’s largest comedy producer brings you multi award winning comedy & cabaret acts from Edinburgh. 

THE ASHES: A COMEDY SHOWDOWN

THE ASHES: A COMEDY SHOWDOWN

Australia’s top comedians take on England’s best in a five test comedy series to claim the Comedy Ashes. 

Comedy Pub Crawl

Comedy Pub Crawl

Trust the Scots to come up with the ultimate night of comedy and drinking. 

Late Night Comedy at The Producers

Late Night Comedy at The Producers

Back for a third year join hosts Marcel and Lewis for an awesome range of comedy acts from across the festival, at the funnest Late Show in town. 

One Act Comedy Spectacular

One Act Comedy Spectacular

Three hilarious one-act comedies - plus a few other bits and pieces that will guarantee a great evening out!!. 

BEST OF FRINGE: Early Show: FREE!

BEST OF FRINGE: Early Show: FREE!

The Original and still the BEST “Best of Fringe”. 

Best of Adelaide Fringe: Late Show

Best of Adelaide Fringe: Late Show

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… 

The Boat that Rocked - Piano Man, The Billy Joel Tribute Show

The Boat that Rocked - Piano Man, The Billy Joel Tribute Show

Dance the night away with Adelaide’s hottest party boat and live acts on the Inner Harbour of Port Adelaide. 

The Man In The Mail

The Man In The Mail

Inspired by some lesser known writings of the great novelist, poet and playwright, Jules Verne, The Man in the Mail tells the story of a lovelorn fellow who decides to send himself… 

Damian Callinan: Swing Man

Damian Callinan: Swing Man

Damian Callinan, renowned character and stand-up comedian, suffers from OTTDS (Over The Top Dance Syndrome). 

Switch SA; 50 Shades of Fringe

Switch SA; 50 Shades of Fringe

Switch SA is proud to announce its 2 part shows of Fringe 2018. 

Best Of British

Best Of British

The Premier British Stand-Up showcase returns to the Adelaide Fringe. 

Choir of Man

Choir of Man

The Choir of Man was the runaway hit of the Edinburgh Fringe 2017 the team behind The Magnets! and the Soweto Gospel Choir. 

Blues at the Fringe

Blues at the Fringe

The blues exists in Adelaide in all of its glorious variations. 

THE ALAN KELLY GANG - THE HATS FRINGE FINALE

THE ALAN KELLY GANG - THE HATS FRINGE FINALE

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… 

LAURIE BLACK: LIVE

LAURIE BLACK: LIVE

The apocalypse is here! No-one is sure how it started or what’s going to happen but luckily, Laurie Black has gathered us in the safe environs of La Boheme to wait out the worst … 

Adeladies - Best of the Fringe's Funny Women

Adeladies - Best of the Fringe's Funny Women

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… 

Red Fez Tours The Fringe

Red Fez Tours The Fringe

Can’t decide what to see? Let our tour guides take you on a magical mystery tour of the Fringe. 

Best of Adelaide Fringe: International Comedy Showcase

Best of Adelaide Fringe: International Comedy Showcase

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… 

I am Basketball Man

I am Basketball Man

Basketball Man is an artist from New York that performs a variety of basketball tricks such as dribbling, spinning, juggling, and freestyle with basketballs all while telling s… 

Best of the Edinburgh Fest

Best of the Edinburgh Fest

Handpicked from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Best of the Edinburgh Fest is the original and BEST line up show at the Adelaide Fringe. 

Good Morning Comedy

Good Morning Comedy

Start your Tuesday mornings with laughter in the comfort of your favourite cinema. 

Best of Adelaide Comedy

Best of Adelaide Comedy

Kick off your night at the Fringe in the heart & soul of Adelaide Comedy. 

Magical Mystery Comedy Coach Tour

Magical Mystery Comedy Coach Tour

Sold-out 2013-2017 A unique day out in the countryside with the Fringe’s best comedians performing in 4 mystery locations. 

On the Fringe - RAH Art Exhibitions

On the Fringe - RAH Art Exhibitions

The new Royal Adelaide Hospital has three galleries along the main Outpatients corridor, level 3, accessible to the public. 

Huggers - Best of Adelaide Fringe Kids & Family Selection

Huggers - Best of Adelaide Fringe Kids & Family Selection

With comedy, cabaret & fun for all the family to enjoy Huggers returns to Adelaide with enough variety to entertain all ages. 

Comedy Hypnosis with Wayne Donnelly

Comedy Hypnosis with Wayne Donnelly

Be ready to be entertained in this hilarious hypnosis comedy show. 

Fringe Lodge Acoustic Sessions

Fringe Lodge Acoustic Sessions

Join us here at the Buckingham Arms Hotel every Sunday afternoon for the Fringe Lodge Acoustic Sessions. 

Adelaide Fringe Comedy @ The Griffin's Hotel

Adelaide Fringe Comedy @ The Griffin's Hotel

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. 

Movin' Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music - The Story continues!

Movin' Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music - The Story continues!

Rich acapella singing opens this show as Melvin Brown takes to the stage. 

$15 Comedy Bonanza

$15 Comedy Bonanza

It’s a Discount Comedy Bonanza! An exciting afternoon and early evening mix-bag of comedians, with top headliners and the best up-and-coming performers selected from shows all … 

3's Comedy - Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones

3's Comedy - Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones

3’s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. 

Best of Edinburgh Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Comedy

Ha Ha Comedy, Scotland’s largest comedy producer brings you their pick of the best multi award winning acts from Edinburgh. 

Best of Kids Fringe

Best of Kids Fringe

From a creator of “Best of Fringe Variety”. 

That Man : Indoors

That Man : Indoors

A man and his case in a world of chance and opportunity, creates a happening of interactive participation, acute absurdity and mesmerizing manipulation. 

Fringe on Vardon

Fringe on Vardon

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. 

Aaaaaaaargh! It's the best of Fringe Comedy from the UK

Aaaaaaaargh! It's the best of Fringe Comedy from the UK

After 7 sell-out years, The Laughing Horse is back with more of the finest UK comedians to hit the Fringe. 

FRINGE ON WORLD TOUR

FRINGE ON WORLD TOUR

Join us as we share the colour, the sounds and magic of the Adelaide Fringe - with the world. 

Fringe in Goolwa!

Fringe in Goolwa!

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

Adelaide Fringe Comedy Showcase

Adelaide Fringe Comedy Showcase returns chock full of some of the best comedians from across the Fringe, both local & International. 

Fun-Size Fringe

Fun-Size Fringe

Whether you like to dance or design, move or make, paint or play, we’ve got it all. 

Best of the Best

Best of the Best

No themes, no gimmicks, just an hour of Scotland’s largest comedy promoter’s favourite comedians. 

The Best Corn Chip In The Universe

The Best Corn Chip In The Universe

Mike’s life is routine. 

Almighty Comedy Hour

Almighty Comedy Hour

Mary Tobin Presents has been producing “Almighty” Comedy for over 30 years, and now proudly presents the best value comedy ticket and a vehicle to reintroduce some of the world… 

Arguably* the best show.

Arguably* the best show.

Adelaide born globe trotting vagrant Bill Egan returns home with his uplifting, light hearted look at the darker corners of modern life. 

King of Comedy UK - Kyle Legacy

King of Comedy UK - Kyle Legacy

King of the comedy, master of the crowd & slave to the laugh. 

THE ULTIMATE COMEDY SHOW

THE ULTIMATE COMEDY SHOW

A variety improv comedy show featuring some of the best acts in the world… and the most currently available. 

Comedy Boxing

Comedy Boxing

Two comedians compete over four hilarious rounds. 

Fringe at Adelaide Airport

Fringe at Adelaide Airport

Hundreds of Fringe artists fly into Adelaide every year for the Fringe. Catch them at the departures terminal for three Fridays across the Fringe! 

Fringe of the Fringe Comedy Show

Fringe of the Fringe Comedy Show

A comedian walks into a bar. 

Fringe Gin Garden

Fringe Gin Garden

Electra House proudly introduces the Fringe Gin Garden from 16th February - 18th March 2018. 

Gordon Southern: a man for two seasons

Gordon Southern: a man for two seasons

For over 10 years by luck or design Southern has only really experienced summer and autumn. 

Around the World: The International Comedy Show

Around the World: The International Comedy Show

British comedian Terry North introduces the very best in International Comedy with this rotating line-up of top-notch comedians who are visiting Adelaide. 

Alexander Richmond - One Man Titanic

Alexander Richmond - One Man Titanic

An international gross of $1. 

Comedy Cafe

Comedy Cafe

First time in Adelaide this differs from other kinds of comedy in that the humour comes from the audience rather than a performer on a stage. 

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Comedy Night is a raunchy, chaotic and full-on fringe experience featuring the best comedy, cabaret and circus. 

SCC Fringe Artspace

SCC Fringe Artspace

The #SCCFringe ArtSpace is an opportunity for friends and family to come together in a creative and imaginative market style gathering. 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

“Pick” is back again! Following Edinburgh Fringe’s popular show, “Pick” presents a variety of artists performing a short “taster” of their show. 

Best Of Scottish Comedy

Best Of Scottish Comedy

Three Scotsmen walk into a bar. 

Best of Fringe Variety

Best of Fringe Variety

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. 

Deaf Comedy Fam

Deaf Comedy Fam

One in six people in Scotland suffer from hearing loss. 

Bollywood Flashmob at the Fringe!!

Bollywood Flashmob at the Fringe!!

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… 

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Amy Winehouse wowed the world with her hit ‘Back To Black’ album, setting the blueprint for modern soul & reviving retro cool from the smoky, sultry ‘60s. 

DESERT FRINGE

DESERT FRINGE

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… 

Fringe @ Molly’s

Fringe @ Molly’s

We’re bringing the Fringe to the Vale. 

Holden Vs Ford - The Clipsal Comedy Debate!

Holden Vs Ford - The Clipsal Comedy Debate!

Calling all Clipsal Fans! Finally, the biggest question in motorsport is answered! Who is better - Holden or Ford? In a no holds barred, no beg your pardons fight to the comedy d… 

Rob Hunter: Uncle Rob's 10 Cent Comedy Show ($24)

Rob Hunter: Uncle Rob's 10 Cent Comedy Show ($24)

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… 

"1" Comedy Great Fun Jez Watts SEO Nightmare

GET READY FOR MAXIMUM FUN! Infinite Jest Comedy creator Jez Watts (The Nasty Show, Brief Interviews With Hideous Men podcast) is coming at your faceholes with a brand new power hou… 

Trash and Trevor - The Best of Trevor Ashley

Trash and Trevor - The Best of Trevor Ashley

Lavish and loud, brazen and bold, Trevor Ashley presents an evening of his greatest hits! Known for his knockout performances (most recently in Diamonds Are For Trevor with the ASO… 

Edinburgh Fringe Info Session

Edinburgh Fringe Info Session

Hear Fringe Society staff and participants discuss how you can be part of the largest open access arts festival in the world. 

A-List Comedy Sampler

A-List Comedy Sampler

The hottest rising stars of the comedy world (and a special guest), lovingly hand-picked to provide you with the ultimate comedy sampler. 

Big Man. Little Instruments.

Big Man. Little Instruments.

An honest tale of one man’s modern escape from the prison of belief. 

Port Community Arts Centre Members Fringe Exhibition

Port Community Arts Centre Members Fringe Exhibition

An eclectic collection and exhibition of Port Community Arts Centre Members artworks - fabrics, mosaics, printmaking, drawing, woodwork, watercolour, ceramics, oils - explore our m… 

Andrew Roper - What is Best in life?

Andrew Roper - What is Best in life?

What is Best in Life? Well… After 10 years in the UK, and performing at the last 3 Adelaide Fringe’s with non-stop compering and guest spots, a superhero kids show, and the h… 

Death Of A Ladies' Man - The Lustful Songs of Leonard Cohen

Death Of A Ladies' Man - The Lustful Songs of Leonard Cohen

The bawdy, the dirty, and the downright horny - The Towers of Song are going to rock’n’roll their way through the lustful side of Leonard’s music. 

Fleurieu Fringe

Fleurieu Fringe

Adelaide’s Southern Outdoor Fringe Hub over two massive weekends. 

Fringe Fun Day

Fringe Fun Day

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. 

Sammy D Comedy Gala

Sammy D Comedy Gala

The Comedy Gala has been a must see event at the Adelaide Fringe and our 10th Anniversary show will be the best one yet. 

Guilt Free Comedy Roadshow

Guilt Free Comedy Roadshow

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… 

Fringe Church

Fringe Church

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… 

The Best Man

The Best Man

Two opposing presidential party candidates are neck and neck in an unscrupulous battle for the nomination. 

The Adelaide International Comedy Gala - hosted by Eddie Bannon

The Adelaide International Comedy Gala - hosted by Eddie Bannon

The Thebarton Theatre once again plays host to consistently one of the best show’s at The Adelaide Fringe. 

Kangaroo Island Fringe - Charolais

Kangaroo Island Fringe - Charolais

‘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. 

Kangaroo Island Fringe - Mother's Ruin

Kangaroo Island Fringe - Mother's Ruin

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 … 

One Mic Stand - OPEN MIC COMEDY

One Mic Stand - OPEN MIC COMEDY

Adelaide’s premier Open Mic night returns! EVERY MONDAY catch 10 different comedians from across the Fringe PLUS a special guest headline act. 

The Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala hosted by Mick Molloy

The Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala hosted by Mick Molloy

The hottest ticket of the Adelaide Fringe Festival is for the opening weekend Comedy Gala at The Royalty Theatre. 

Gawler Fringe Opening Event

Gawler Fringe Opening Event

Join us in the heart of Gawler at Walker Place for the Gawler Fringe Opening Event. 

Up Stand Comedy

Up Stand Comedy

An exciting twist on stand up comedy! You, the audience will set the tone of the night by choosing who gets to take the stage to try and get you to belly laugh or fall off your sea… 

The Nova & RCC Fringe Gala

The Nova & RCC Fringe Gala

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. 

Chloe Black in Transistor Sister

Chloe Black in Transistor Sister

Chloe Black is one of the most sought-after comedians in Tasmania. 

The Laster Comedy Show

The Laster Comedy Show

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. 

Workshop: Laser Focus - An Introduction To Laser Comedy

Workshop: Laser Focus - An Introduction To Laser Comedy

Learn laser comedy from US comedian Chris Fair, creator of The Laser Comedy Show! Use laser reactive tech to draw pictures & voice acting to bring them to life! No art/acting exper… 

The Grinning Man

The Grinning Man

A strange new act has arrived at the fairground. 

Trapped In The Closet: A Musical Comedy Show

Trapped In The Closet: A Musical Comedy Show

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… 

Side Shows

Side Shows

Constella OperaBallet return to the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells this November with their award-winning Sideshows. 

Classic Andy’s Improv Comedy Party

Classic Andy’s Improv Comedy Party

Classic Andy proudly present their Improv Comedy Party. 

A Late Bloomer: A Comedy & Hoop Dancing Show

A Late Bloomer: A Comedy & Hoop Dancing Show

Comedian & hoop-dancer Mimi Fischer (from The Chris Gethard Show) is 64 years young & announcing her first solo show: A Late Bloomer. 

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

EPIC is a theater troupe for actors living with (and without) developmental disabilities such as autism. 

Black Cat Cabaret

Black Cat Cabaret

London’s favourite purrrveyors of dark and daring cabaret entertainment return with a spectacular show inspired by vintage, after-hours Montmartre. 

Grayson Perry Typical Man in a Dress Part 2

Grayson Perry Typical Man in a Dress Part 2

Award-winning artist; Bafta-winning TV presenter; Reith Lecturer and bestselling author with traditional masculine traits including having the desire to “always be right and … 

Free Stand-Up Comedy Show

Free Stand-Up Comedy Show

Free Stand-Up comedy show with all donations given to Lady Parts Justice! Come join at Local 138 on Thursday, 11/2 at 8pm. 

"Katharine Ferns is in Stitches" at the Women in Comedy Festival

“It is a pitch perfect performance and a beautifully-written, perfectly-paced comedy script. 

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

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. 

Classic Andy’s Improv Comedy Party

Classic Andy’s Improv Comedy Party

Classic Andy proudly present their Improv Comedy Party. 

Man to Man

Man to Man

There were a lot of expectation around this new Wales Millennium Centre production of Manfred Karge’s one-woman play, Man to Man. 

Breakout Artist Comedy Series: Gianmarco Soresi Headlines at Carolines

Breakout Artist Comedy Series: Gianmarco Soresi Headlines at Carolines

On Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30pm comedian/actor/writer Gianmarco Soresi (SeeSo’s New York’s Funniest, TruTV’s Hack My Life, Comedy Central), will be headlining Carolines on Bro… 

Classic Andy's Improv Comedy Party

Classic Andy's Improv Comedy Party

Classic Andy proudly present their Improv Comedy Party. 

Man to Man

Man to Man

Celebrating 30 years since its UK première and following rave reviews and a sold out run at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival, Maggie Bain delivers a tour de force performance in … 

Three Random Words - Improv at Backyard Comedy Club

Three Random Words - Improv at Backyard Comedy Club

A great night out with some of London’s best improvisers - presented by City Impro and the Just Us League. Improv comedy like you have never seen it before. 

Dante's Divine Comedy

Dante's Divine Comedy

Dante’s Divine Comedy is a journey to hell and back. 

Paradiso: Man's Enduring Search for Perfection

Paradiso: Man's Enduring Search for Perfection

I have been to Paradise and this is what I saw. 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Fairmile at the Fringe

Fairmile at the Fringe

Sold out AMC (2016) and were accordingly awarded a coveted Fringe sell-out laurel. 

Fringe Swap Shop

Fringe Swap Shop

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Every year a sell-out! The UK’s first and premier award for live comedy. 

The Man Who Couldn't Dance

The Man Who Couldn't Dance

Set in the heart of Scotland, The Man Who Couldn’t Dance is a story of first love, broken promises and surviving suburbia in the aftermath of a broken heart. 

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world. 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the Fringe

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… 

The Fringe of the Fringe

The Fringe of the Fringe

An impromptu evening of entertainment. 

Psychiatry is the Best Medicine!

Psychiatry is the Best Medicine!

Stephen Lawrie (University of Edinburgh) reckons psychiatry, his profession, is underrated. 

Classical Accordion at the Fringe

Classical Accordion at the Fringe

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… 

Discover Melbourne Fringe

Discover Melbourne Fringe

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). 

Whose Line is Anyway? – Captioning your Fringe show

Whose Line is Anyway? – Captioning your Fringe show

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It’s the Last Ever Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – and It’s Free!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It’s the Last Ever Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – and It’s Free!

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… 

The Future of the Fringe as a World Stage

The Future of the Fringe as a World Stage

As we mark 70 years of this phenomenal festival we want to take stock and explore the future of the Fringe. 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

A specialist corporate evening which brings a hand-picked selection of top acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Sustainable Shows: Emerging Trends

Sustainable Shows: Emerging Trends

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Sad Little Man

Sad Little Man

‘Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. 

Comedy of Errors

Comedy of Errors

Two pairs of identical twins cause havoc in Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy of mistaken identity. 

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Beyond the Transaction: Creating Internationalism

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Beyond the Transaction: Creating Internationalism

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Get Your Brighton Fringe on!

Get Your Brighton Fringe on!

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… 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected. If you’re passionate about the Fringe, come and be heard. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

An earthquake is erupting, but not in Orange Street. 

Two Man Show

Two Man Show

Men have all the power. 

Black Theatre Live: Making the Most of Touring Opportunities

Black Theatre Live: Making the Most of Touring Opportunities

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Daphne: The Best of Daphne

Daphne: The Best of Daphne

Daphne are Phil Wang, Jason Forbes and George Fouracres – the UK’s most racially diverse sketch trio. 

Your Best Guess

Your Best Guess

Your Best Guess is a collaboration between the Portuguese theatre company mala voadora and Chris Thorpe. 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Sustaining a Career on the Fringe

Sustaining a Career on the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 9

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 9

One performance only. Turn up early, sell-out expected. 

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2017: The Award Ceremony

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2017: The Award Ceremony

Join some of today’s most innovative playwrights for an afternoon of insightful interviews and performed readings. 

The Best Play Ever

The Best Play Ever

Deep in the medieval dungeons of the Royal Palace, two strangers dwell. 

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Grab your hottest tickets to be entertained by tomorrow’s comedy stars, showcasing their Fringe shows in this prestigious final. 

David Earl Is Brian Gittins: Don't Feed the Monkey Man (Work in Progress)

David Earl Is Brian Gittins: Don't Feed the Monkey Man (Work in Progress)

David Earl’s alter ego, Brian Gittins is an utter prat and according to the Sussex Argus, ‘The World’s Worst Comedian’. 

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

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… 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

What Fringe Next?

What Fringe Next?

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Fringe Artists of Colour Meet-Up

Fringe Artists of Colour Meet-Up

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Big Fringe Magic Gala

Big Fringe Magic Gala

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 … 

Comedy Gala 2017: In Aid of Waverley Care

Comedy Gala 2017: In Aid of Waverley Care

With nearly £500,000 raised for Waverley Care, Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns with an all-star cast and special guest hosts Rob Beckett and Russell Kane. 

Playing Politics – A Fringe Taster

Playing Politics – A Fringe Taster

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… 

Boycotted: Comedy from Israel

Boycotted: Comedy from Israel

The three stars of Israeli comedy: Shahar Hason, David Kilimnick and Yohay Sponder. 

Boycotted: Comedy from Israel

Boycotted: Comedy from Israel

The three stars of Israeli comedy: Shahar Hason, David Kilimnick and Yohay Sponder. 

World Fringe Street Café

World Fringe Street Café

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Mr Scruff on the Fringe

Mr Scruff on the Fringe

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. 

Surviving & Moving Forward from the Fringe

Surviving & Moving Forward from the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Opportunities for new Musical Theatre after the Fringe

Opportunities for new Musical Theatre after the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

The Black That I Am

The Black That I Am

Taking a leaf from Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues, The Black that I Am is a compilation of stories that delve into the minds of various women and their experiences of being black… 

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Art and Power: Creating New Models

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Art and Power: Creating New Models

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe Participants. 

Black Monday – The Sketch and Music Show

Black Monday – The Sketch and Music Show

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. 

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care, a charity the Pleasance has supported for the past 26 years, providing care and support to people living with HIV or… 

Adelaide Fringe Information Session

Adelaide Fringe Information Session

Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s largest open access festival, with over 1,100 events across every art form in over 400 venues. 

Mental Health is a Fringe Issue

Mental Health is a Fringe Issue

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

#Magical Mystery Walking Tour of the Fringe

#Magical Mystery Walking Tour of the Fringe

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… 

Man Up

Man Up

At the all-male, male retreat for men, Guru Nigel will show you how to grasp the long, hard, curved (and, occasionally, in a periodic design) doorknob to your life. 

2017 Chortle Student Comedy Awards Final

2017 Chortle Student Comedy Awards Final

Hundreds entered, eight survive – now one will be crowned Britain’s funniest student 2017. 

Berk's Nest Mid-Fest Comedy Special

Berk's Nest Mid-Fest Comedy Special

A spectacular night of comedy to celebrate the middle of the festival from award-winning production company Berk’s Nest, featuring festival favourites, the best new acts and specia… 

BBC: Fresh from the Fringe

BBC: Fresh from the Fringe

A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

2 Religions 1 Comedy Show – Free

2 Religions 1 Comedy Show – Free

Henry’s Show Aaaah The Growing Pains of a Neurotic Jew and Joe’s The Confused Sikh Who Loves Curried Mustard. 

Alice and the Black Hole Blues

Alice and the Black Hole Blues

This world premiere devised theater piece imagines that Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland falls through a black hole and meets five visionaries who challenge societal assumptio… 

Jonny & the Baptists: The Best of 2012-2017

Jonny & the Baptists: The Best of 2012-2017

Celebrate five years of silly songs and satirical anthems from the multi award-nominated musical comedy stars. 

Best of... So You Think You're Funny?

Best of... So You Think You're Funny?

A changing line-up featuring the best winners and contestants from the biggest and best comedy newcomer competition in its 30th anniversary year! A great night of the funniest from… 

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Grand Final

Vote alongside international talent scouts, relishing the excitement of seeing 2017’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making. 

BBC: BBC New Comedy Award Final

BBC: BBC New Comedy Award Final

Join us for the live final of the BBC’s prestigious stand-up comedy competition. Previous winners of this coveted award include Rhod Gilbert, Lucy Beaumont and Alan Carr. 

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

A renegade retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s twisted tale. 

Janey Godley's Podcast Live at the Fringe

Janey Godley's Podcast Live at the Fringe

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… 

Afterhours Comedy: Amused Moose Comedy

Afterhours Comedy: Amused Moose Comedy

Different top-tier comedians take to the stage each night to deliver five to ten minutes of their material. 

Asian Comedy Fusion

Asian Comedy Fusion

Showcasing some of the best international acts currently based in Asia. 

The Sheffield Revue Presents: Comedy in a Basement

The Sheffield Revue Presents: Comedy in a Basement

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… 

Improv Deathmatch at Camden Fringe 2017 - BONUS SHOW

Improv Deathmatch at Camden Fringe 2017 - BONUS SHOW

“An epic improvised comedy battle. Who wins? You decide!” 

Museum After Hours: Friday Fringe Takeover

Museum After Hours: Friday Fringe Takeover

Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours. 

Divine Melody from Chinese Fiddlers: Shanghai Yangpu Children’s Palace Students’ Art Troupe’s Concert at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Divine Melody from Chinese Fiddlers: Shanghai Yangpu Children’s Palace Students’ Art Troupe’s Concert at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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… 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

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 

The Kilkennys: The Very Best of Irish Folk and Ballads

The Kilkennys: The Very Best of Irish Folk and Ballads

Ireland’s newest balladeers come from a city steeped in music, history and folk culture. 

BBC: BBC Asian Network Comedy

BBC: BBC Asian Network Comedy

The BBC Asian Network return to Edinburgh, hosting an evening of the best Asian talent from across the festivals. 

US Tour Booking For Small And Independent Shows

US Tour Booking For Small And Independent Shows

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Brian Kennedy: A Better Man

Brian Kennedy: A Better Man

Brian makes a triumphant return to the Fringe to perform his hit album A Better Man in its entirety. 

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Join us for a bumper-length comedy extravaganza to help raise vital funds for Barnardo’s, while previewing a selection of this year’s top Fringe shows. 

Access Fringe: What Next?

Access Fringe: What Next?

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

ONE: The Man Chosen by the Spirit of the Japanese Drum Vol 2

ONE: The Man Chosen by the Spirit of the Japanese Drum Vol 2

Powerful like a dragon, supple like a dancer. 

The Future of the Fringe in Edinburgh

The Future of the Fringe in Edinburgh

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. 

Camden Fringe Presents - Huw Joseph and Bandini + Guest

Camden Fringe Presents - Huw Joseph and Bandini + Guest

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… 

Fragile Man

Fragile Man

On a cliff edge somewhere, a man is about to jump to his death when he is stopped by a psychology professor. 

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Festivals: Creating Opportunities

ISPA Series at the Fringe – Festivals: Creating Opportunities

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Live Shows in an Internet Media Age

Live Shows in an Internet Media Age

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Blue Fox Knights at the Fringe

Blue Fox Knights at the Fringe

Vocals and guitar are performed live (Phil and Dave), along with complex backing tracks to provide a full band sound experience. 

The Edinburgh Fringe as a Classroom

The Edinburgh Fringe as a Classroom

International workshop, professional development and networking event. 

Greg Proops is the Smartest Man in the World

Greg Proops is the Smartest Man in the World

Superfans of Greg Proops will enjoy the intimate feel of being in the room at the time of his Podcast live recording. 

Fringe Fantasmic

Fringe Fantasmic

Following sell-out success in 2016, Edinburgh Music Theatre will be returning with another fantastic musical production for all the family this August. 

A Mentally Well Fringe

A Mentally Well Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Comedy: In Conversation With...

Comedy: In Conversation With...

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

How to Win the Edinburgh Fringe Sustainable Practice Award

How to Win the Edinburgh Fringe Sustainable Practice Award

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Macbeth: Fringe of Cantonese Opera

Macbeth: Fringe of Cantonese Opera

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… 

Black and White Tea Room – Counsellor

Black and White Tea Room – Counsellor

Our play Black and White Tea Room was first performed in 2014. 

Black Beauty in Irons

Black Beauty in Irons

Being human is so boring. 

The Great Comedy Cooking Challenge

The Great Comedy Cooking Challenge

Can’t cook? Imagine having to come up with a three-course meal, completely from scratch, every week for a year. 

My Second Best Bed

My Second Best Bed

Shakespeare’s life, in Shakespeare’s words. 

Funbox at the Fringe

Funbox at the Fringe

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… 

Ewan Spence's Edinburgh Fringe Radio Show and Podcast

Ewan Spence's Edinburgh Fringe Radio Show and Podcast

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 . 

The Show Between Shows Show

The Show Between Shows Show

New for 2017! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly. 

The Ashes: Comedy Showdown

The Ashes: Comedy Showdown

Australia’s top comedians take on England’s best in a five test comedy series to claim the Comedy Ashes. 

Big Howard Little Howard: Man and Boy

Big Howard Little Howard: Man and Boy

The world’s first and only human/cartoon double-act return to the Fringe. 

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

A keen observer may initially notice that Thom Tuck and John Luke Roberts, who host ACMS together, aren’t exactly a traditional double act. 

The Ashes: Comedy Showdown

The Ashes: Comedy Showdown

Australia’s top comedians take on England’s best in a five test comedy series to claim the Comedy Ashes. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The perfect end to your evening of entertainment with the biggest and best comedy line-ups in all of Edinburgh! Previous guests include Jason Byrne, David O’Doherty, Shappi Khors… 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

It’s like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe. 

GooseChase: The Fringe Game

GooseChase: The Fringe Game

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… 

Rahul Kohli's Late Night Comedy Compilation Show: Kohl and the Gang

Rahul Kohli's Late Night Comedy Compilation Show: Kohl and the Gang

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… 

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Fresh from performing at the world’s biggest comedy clubs, including Caroline’s on Broadway, NYC and Yuk Yuk’s Toronto, Scottish baldy Gary Sa… 

A Comedy Tapas

A Comedy Tapas

A Comedy Tapas lets you see 40 acts for four minutes each over a four day cycle. 

Black Mountain

Black Mountain

Though common in film and literature, it is rare to see a play which fits the bill of psychological thriller. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

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 … 

#Dave: Literally the Best Magician

#Dave: Literally the Best Magician

Twelve full-house Edinburgh Fringe runs. 

Big Bite-Size Lunch Hour: Best Bites

Big Bite-Size Lunch Hour: Best Bites

With the overwhelming amount of options at the Fringe, Bite-Size allows one to see several short and sweet plays in the space of an hour. 

Adrian Minkowicz: Best Newcomer

Adrian Minkowicz: Best Newcomer

Best Newcomer: it’s a show that combines monologues, film, theater and music, having stand-up comedy as its core. 

Alex Smith – Real Man

Alex Smith – Real Man

The laws of stand up hold that childhood diaries are always good for a laugh. 

Rahul Kohli's Late Night Comedy Compilation Show: Kohl and the Gang

Rahul Kohli's Late Night Comedy Compilation Show: Kohl and the Gang

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… 

Big Howard Little Howard: Man and Boy

Big Howard Little Howard: Man and Boy

The world’s first and only human/cartoon double-act return to the Fringe. 

The Rise of a Comedy Dictator

The Rise of a Comedy Dictator

President Obonjo returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe to perform his new show, The Rise of a Comedy Dictator. 

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy Gala

Join us as we celebrate our 33rd year at the Fringe with a one-off comedy extravaganza on our opening Saturday! Come check out some of the new kids on the block as they make their … 

BBC: BBC New Comedy Award Semi-Finals

BBC: BBC New Comedy Award Semi-Finals

Join us for the semi-finals of the BBC’s prestigious stand-up comedy competition, which has previously helped launch the careers of comedians such as Sarah Millican and Peter Kay… 

Comedy Shorts

Comedy Shorts

Back for its second year, Tom Short (Funhouse Champion of Champions 2014, Hot Water Best New Act Runner-Up 2014) presents short comedy sets from some of the best acts at the fringe… 

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Tim Minchin. 

Andrew O'Neill's Black Magick Fun Hour – Free

Andrew O'Neill's Black Magick Fun Hour – Free

Award-winning comedian off telly and radio dabbles in the occult. 

Skeptics on the Fringe: Enlightening the Fringe - Free

Skeptics on the Fringe: Enlightening the Fringe - Free

We are Edinburgh Skeptics. 

The Committee: Improvised Comedy

The Committee: Improvised Comedy

London’s hottest improv group present an hour of hilarious, fast-paced improvised comedy. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn the skill and art of stand-up comedy performance on this two-day intensive comedy training course. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Ireland’s finest under one roof. 

Gilbert and Sullivan's Improbable New Musical: The Fringe Lozenge

Gilbert and Sullivan's Improbable New Musical: The Fringe Lozenge

Gilbert and Sullivan’s Improbable New Musical: The Fringe Lozenge has, as you might expect from the title, a very specific target audience. 

Man and Boy

Man and Boy

Man And Boy is a perfectly poetic way to punctuate an otherwise hectic day at the Fringe. 

Space Rocket Oddity Man

Space Rocket Oddity Man

Floating in deep space, an astronaut pleads with his lover to let him back in the airlock. 

Comedy Lock-In

Comedy Lock-In

Daniel Audritt will be joined each evening by three of his favourite acts on the circuit. Stand-up, sketch, improv, musical comedy… every night will be a different bill. 

Improv Deathmatch at Camden Fringe 2017

Improv Deathmatch at Camden Fringe 2017

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. 

Best of the West End

Best of the West End

theSpace at Symposium Hall is an ideal setting for music appreciation. 

Horrible Histories - More Best of Barmy Britain

Horrible Histories - More Best of Barmy Britain

We all want to meet people from history. 

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

The Black Medicine Show

The Black Medicine Show

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… 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians from across the Fringe. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Now in its tenth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

First Time at the Fringe

First Time at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Comedy World War 5

Comedy World War 5

The hit-show in its fifth year! Four international top comedians per night, one against one, no allies. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians from across the Fringe. 

Javier Costales: The Invisible Blind Man

Javier Costales: The Invisible Blind Man

Javier is talked about as surreal, absurdist, observational, daft, satirical: he doesn’t stand as a novelty, nor does he mirror what you know about stand-up comedy. 

Richard Herring’s Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

Richard Herring’s Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

‘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… 

The Free Fringe Festival Music Stages Launch Day

The Free Fringe Festival Music Stages Launch Day

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. 

The Free Fringe Festival Music Stages Launch Day

The Free Fringe Festival Music Stages Launch Day

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. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland. 

Another Political Comedy Show

Another Political Comedy Show

‘Social barriers will dissipate as Rick Molland and Sully O’Sullivan go head-to-head in an epic stand-up comedy battle’ (CultureTrip. 

A Tutti Frutti Cabaret / PBH's Free Fringe

A Tutti Frutti Cabaret / PBH's Free Fringe

Tragic diva Glenda Campari (Nina Baldini) has travelled the world, searching for her favourite fierce females for this world premiere cabaret. 

Best of The Fest Daytime

Best of The Fest Daytime

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, music and circus, all prepared for you in our glorious Spiegeltent. 

The Reel Comedy Club

The Reel Comedy Club

This famous showcase returns with a dazzling array of the best comics from the Fringe. 

A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil

A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil

When a double murder reunites the classmates of St Elizabeth’s Primary School, scores are settled, debts repaid and alliances forged. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Best Club in UK 2015, 2017 Chortle Awards) brings a showcase to Edinburgh for the first time. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

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… 

A Charlie Montague Mystery: The Man with the Twisted Hip

A Charlie Montague Mystery: The Man with the Twisted Hip

If you are in search of some polite 1930s garden-party-esque comedy mixed in with a hilariously self-aware performance, this is certainly a play to catch. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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. 

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

What it says on the tin. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

‘Nish Kumar, James Acaster, Tom Allen and Bec Hill are among the big-name comics giving up an hour of their time to bring comedy to the juvenile masses; an inspired idea, and it’s … 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

Come and witness one of the greatest late-night, mixed-bill shows. 

Wiley and the Hairy Man

Wiley and the Hairy Man

Stampin’, stompen’ coming through the trees, shuffling through the swamp grass, blowing in the breeze. 

The Audio Tour of the Fringe

The Audio Tour of the Fringe

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. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Fringe favourite Best of Burlesque returns for a fifth year with a new all-star cast and extravaganza nightly! An international round-up of the finest in striptease, cabaret and va… 

Lee Kyle: Somewhat Adorable Man Baby

Lee Kyle: Somewhat Adorable Man Baby

Sometimes, when comedians are interviewed, they talk about how they have a responsibility to talk about the issues. 

Madame Señorita: 25 Different Shows, Come Every Day!

Madame Señorita: 25 Different Shows, Come Every Day!

Award-winning performer Paula Valluerca, aka Madame Señorita, is committed to reconnect with the pleasure of being a totally deluded idiot. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its fifth year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Looking past the sweltering hot and humid room that the Laugh Train Comedy Showcase takes place in, this show is enjoyable enough for a night out. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Have a bite to eat and take a seat – you’re in for a treat. 

Nasty Women on the Fringe – Sajeela Kershi and Friends

Nasty Women on the Fringe – Sajeela Kershi and Friends

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… 

Irish Comedy @ Finnegan's Wake

Irish Comedy @ Finnegan's Wake

The Irish are known for many things around the world. 

One Man Shoe

One Man Shoe

When the headline act fails to show up, Jango, a bumbling theatre caretaker, is suddenly thrust into the limelight and embarks on a hilarious journey of highly crafted and heartfel… 

Breaking Black by Njambi McGrath

Breaking Black by Njambi McGrath

What is life like in a hostile post-Brexit Britain for a British/African woman? She is either completely ignored or too often portrayed as the victim in need of saving. 

Fresh Prince of Comedy

Fresh Prince of Comedy

With sold out shows internationally and abroad: this comic has mastered blending stand-up, improvisation and talking to the crowd. 

Martin Mor: All the Best

Martin Mor: All the Best

‘This great big, funny, friendly, hairy bear of an Irishman wrapped us in his irresistible mix of spontaneous humour, hilarious storytelling and total irreverence, and it was a s… 

A Comedy Brunch

A Comedy Brunch

Wakey, wakey! Start your day with two 30 minute sets from two of the North East’s rising stars of comedy. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

The sell-out unique comedy experience returns. 

Ultimate Comedy Championship

Ultimate Comedy Championship

The comedic equivalent of a no-holds-barred cage fight. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

The 23rd year as the recognised launch pad for future legends. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

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). 

Glenn Moore: The Very Best of Belinda Carlisle

Glenn Moore: The Very Best of Belinda Carlisle

‘Tipped for great things’ (GQ), Glenn Moore, from critically-acclaimed sketch comedy duo Thunderbards, returns to Edinburgh with a second ‘relentlessly silly and gag-laden show’ (L… 

The Man on the Moor

The Man on the Moor

The tricky thing with a show like The Man On The Moor is balancing the personal, fictional story being told with the larger, true-life event it is connected to. 

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

In The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre classic is made ironically self-aware. 

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

A brand new improvised radio show from the team behind Shaken Not Stirred: The Improvised James Bond Film. 

Laughter is the Best Placebo

Laughter is the Best Placebo

My life is a constant search for emotional and electrical outlets. 

One-Man Apocalypse Now

One-Man Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now, with its 153 minute running time, multi-million dollar production costs and jungle location, might not seem like the most obvious contender for adaptation into a on… 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its fifth year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Andrew Ryan's Pick of the Fringe

Andrew Ryan's Pick of the Fringe

Irish comedian Andrew Ryan brings you some of the best acts performing at the Fringe in this showcase. 

Choir of Man

Choir of Man

There is something remarkably welcoming about being handed a free pint with a smile as you walk into a show. 

Jason Byrne: The Man with Three Brains

Jason Byrne: The Man with Three Brains

Jason Byrne is no stranger to festival stand-up, or festival audiences, and he has returned once again to Scotland’s capital with his new tour, The Man with Three Brains (althoug… 

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

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… 

Whose Line is It Anyway? – Live at the Fringe

Whose Line is It Anyway? – Live at the Fringe

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. 

Siân Docksey's Totally Casual and Freewheeling Mystic Comedy: Lemon Torpedo

Siân Docksey's Totally Casual and Freewheeling Mystic Comedy: Lemon Torpedo

Siân Docksey has given up on politics to join the occult and become a lemon. 

Best of Chortle Student Comedy Award

Best of Chortle Student Comedy Award

It’s where scores of top comedians started their brilliant careers, from familiar household names to circuit and cult favourites. 

Nathan Cassidy: The Man in the Arena

Nathan Cassidy: The Man in the Arena

Malcolm Hardee Award nominee and Buxton Fringe Best Show winner (and triple nominee) explores bravery in a volatile world. 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

Celtic Comedy

Celtic Comedy

Two Scots and an Irishman walk into a pub… Jay Lafferty, John Scott and Martin Mor are among the very best Celtic comedians working on the global comedy circuit. 

Rob Auton: The Hair Show

Rob Auton: The Hair Show

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. 

Stuart Black: It's the End of the World as We Know It

Stuart Black: It's the End of the World as We Know It

The worse the world gets the funnier Stuart Black gets. 

CSI Comedy

CSI Comedy

Three of Edinburgh’s funniest comedians will have their sets dissected, critiqued, and reviewed, by the toughest comedy critics there are – the comedians themselves. 

Danny Condon: Songs from the Black Sheep

Danny Condon: Songs from the Black Sheep

From a hit season at Adelaide Fringe, Danny Condon finds a grey area between art and science and lifts the lid on some hilarious family dynamics. 

Comedy Boxing: The Rematch

Comedy Boxing: The Rematch

Aussie wit vs British banter. 

Stand-Up Nomad: Backpacking Comedy

Stand-Up Nomad: Backpacking Comedy

Backpackers and travelling comedians have a similar lifestyle, exploring new cultures, traveling light and relying on booze to socialise. 

Comedy With a Colourblind Dyslexic Geordie Who Also Has Other Aliments

Comedy With a Colourblind Dyslexic Geordie Who Also Has Other Aliments

The alternative stand-up Sean Turner has natural comedic instincts that lead him to areas most comics wouldn’t ever find themselves. 

The Oxford Imps: Improvised Comedy

The Oxford Imps: Improvised Comedy

The Oxford Imps open with a voice-over introducing them as ‘world famous wits of England’ and other slightly odd hyperboles. 

Danny Condon: Songs from the Black Sheep

Danny Condon: Songs from the Black Sheep

From a hit season at Adelaide Fringe, Danny Condon finds a grey area between art and science and lifts the lid on some hilarious family dynamics. 

The Death Hilarious: The Scum Always Rises

The Death Hilarious: The Scum Always Rises

Bible-black Welsh comedy duo do sketches. 

Rose Matafeo: Sassy Best Friend

Rose Matafeo: Sassy Best Friend

Despite failing to romantically woo Matthew in the front row, who resolutely resisted her bookish clumsiness and snazzy jacket, Rose Matafeo delivers a tour-de-force performance in… 

Ben Fogg: How I Won Best Newcomer 2017

Ben Fogg: How I Won Best Newcomer 2017

A once in a lifetime opportunity to see the greatest living comic of every generation. 

Next Best Thing: How to Be Good at Everything

Next Best Thing: How to Be Good at Everything

Being a millennial in the modern world is hard. 

BlundaBuskers Fringe After-Party & Piano Bar

BlundaBuskers Fringe After-Party & Piano Bar

BlundaBus infamous and intimate late-night knees-up that probably isn’t for you. 

The Cat Man Curse

The Cat Man Curse

Deploying sketch comedy in its pinnacle form, Pelican, made up of ex-Footlights Guy Emanuel, Sam Grabiner and Jordan Mitchell, have put together a cohesive and hilarious narrative … 

Tom Skelton: Blind Man's Bluff

Tom Skelton: Blind Man's Bluff

Join visionary character comedy maverick Tom Skelton on a wild gallop through the history of blindness and his own sight loss. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. 

Abigail's Party – Comedy Cabaret

Abigail's Party – Comedy Cabaret

Comedy Cabaret hosted by ‘supremely talented comic’ (Time Out) Abigail Burdess and her glamorous assistant Dave! Abigail wrote for the BAFTA-winning That Mitchell and Webb Look and… 

Bin Laden: The One Man Show

Bin Laden: The One Man Show

‘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… 

Our Man in Havana

Our Man in Havana

Spies Like Us Theatre’s adaptation of Graham Greene’s classic novel is, quite simply, a joy. 

Aaaaaaaargh! It's the Big Free Fringe Festival Launch Night!

Aaaaaaaargh! It's the Big Free Fringe Festival Launch Night!

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… 

Twayna Mayne: Black Girl

Twayna Mayne: Black Girl

An intimate one-woman show about race and gender. 

Salt Water: A Comedy Show

Salt Water: A Comedy Show

Bracing maritime sketch show from Eggbox Comedy. 

Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy Fam

Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy Fam

Ray Bradshaw boasts of being the first comic ever to have performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in both English and British Sign Language, and after seeing this hour show it’s a cala… 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve is back for its 13th year at the Edinburgh Fringe with another four brilliant new acts, handpicked by the Pleasance and supported by the Charlie Hartil… 

Doug Anthony All Stars: Near Death Experience

Doug Anthony All Stars: Near Death Experience

The monster gods of comedy and 2016’s winners of Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe award return to Edinburgh. 

Boris & Sergey's One Man Extravaganza

Boris & Sergey's One Man Extravaganza

The technical choreography from Flabbergast Theatre that delivers this consistently joyful, yet bleak, puppetry extravaganza is exceptional. 

Ongals: Babbling Comedy

Ongals: Babbling Comedy

With breathtaking magic, effortless circus and formidable beatboxing skills, Ongals will have you laughing your hat off. 

A Common Man: The Bridge That Tom Built

A Common Man: The Bridge That Tom Built

Victor Hugo once said “You can resist an invading army; you cannot resist an idea whose time has come. 

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

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. 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

Returning for its 12th season, this critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day. 

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year Final 2017

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year Final 2017

The finals of the Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition as ever throw up a talented assortment of acts. 

Laughter Is The Best Placebo

Laughter Is The Best Placebo

Having been on the circuit for 6 years and with an impressive CV of competition finals, I went into Simon Caine’s second solo hour show with high expectations. 

Tom Taylor: The Man with the Twisted Hip

Tom Taylor: The Man with the Twisted Hip

At the opening of a new art exhibition, rakish aristocrat and gentleman detective, Charlie Montague, is presented with a double-threat: murder and modern art. 

Hyena Lounge At The Great Yorkshire Fringe - Stephen K Amos, Allyson June Smith & Dan Nightingale

Hyena Lounge At The Great Yorkshire Fringe - Stephen K Amos, Allyson June Smith & Dan Nightingale

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. 

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

One-of-a-kind act’s debut British tour. 

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

One-of-a-kind act’s debut British tour. 

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

One-of-a-kind act’s debut British tour. 

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

One-of-a-kind act’s debut British tour. 

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

Stones n Roses (USA) live mashups/musical comedy

One-of-a-kind act’s debut British tour. 

Katharine Ferns is In Stitches at the Greater Manchester Fringe

Katharine Ferns is In Stitches at the Greater Manchester Fringe

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… 

Edinburhg Fringe Preview: Bright Lights, Big City Impro

Edinburhg Fringe Preview: Bright Lights, Big City Impro

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 … 

Improvised Comedy feat. Leave To Remain, Clusterfox and James And I

Improvised Comedy feat. Leave To Remain, Clusterfox and James And I

Three hilarious shows all made up on the spot by some of London’s top improvisers! This week we have Leave To Remain, Clusterfox & James And I. 

Free comedy in Greenwich - cooking edition

Free comedy in Greenwich - cooking edition

Stand up comedy at the Trafalgar tavern, a place that has seen William Gladstone and Charles Dickens dining side-by-side. 

The Warren End of Fringe Party

The Warren End of Fringe Party

A 90s-themed night to close Brighton Fringe 2017 in style. 

Nathan Cassidy: The Man in the Arena

Nathan Cassidy: The Man in the Arena

Nathan Cassidy is pretty angry about a three star review he once received. 

One Man Two Ghosts

One Man Two Ghosts

Three idiots spoof Noel Coward in a unique and ridiculous vision of ‘Blithe Spirit’. 

Fringe City Night

Fringe City Night

Join us for our one-off Fringe City night-time special, celebrating the Brighton Fringe finale weekend. 

Poets v MCs Brighton v Bristol

Poets v MCs Brighton v Bristol

For 14 years the poets and rappers of Brighton have been locked in an epic struggle. 

Ben Fogg: How I Won Best Newcomer 2017

Ben Fogg: How I Won Best Newcomer 2017

“A second once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the greatest living comic of every generation. 

Funny Women Awards: Brighton Heats

Funny Women Awards: Brighton Heats

‘The Funny Women Awards’ are back at Brighton Fringe! ‘The Funny Women Awards’ has left a massive impression on the UK comedy map, with previous winners and finalists including … 

Another Brighton

Another Brighton

Cascade Creative Recovery and Invisible Voices of Brighton and Hove bring to stage a variety of people who represent vulnerable communities in our city. 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

See the act that has been thrilling audiences around the world for 30 years. 

King of the Fringe: Best Of

King of the Fringe: Best Of

Join us for some drag king cabaret by the seaside as we celebrate the bois from previous King of the Fringe competitions. 

One Man and his Dog

One Man and his Dog

A dog is man’s best friend, and is for life. 

Out and About in Brighton and Beyond

Out and About in Brighton and Beyond

Comedy sketch show featuring contemporary characters in Brighton and beyond. 

An Evening with Anthony Joshua

An Evening with Anthony Joshua

A1 Sporting Speakers return to the Palladium in May with the much loved heavyweight champion of the World. 

One Board Man

One Board Man

One Board Man is one of the most unique shows I have ever seen. 

Dual Core Comedy Processor Unit - Presented by the Duncan Brothers

Dual Core Comedy Processor Unit - Presented by the Duncan Brothers

The Duncan brothers came from the same erection, but have since gone in a different direction. 

Frankenstein: Man or Monster

Frankenstein: Man or Monster

A refreshingly innovative take on Mary Shelley’s 19th century novel, Augustus Stephens’ one-man performance effortlessly portrayed mental illnesses through the depiction of Vi… 

Carnesky's Finishing School: Brighton Fringe Graduation Night

Carnesky's Finishing School: Brighton Fringe Graduation Night

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. 

Bom-Bane's Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton & Other Shows

Bom-Bane's Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton & Other Shows

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 … 

Man of a 1000 Farces

Man of a 1000 Farces

Prepare for a schlock’n’roll explosion of magic, sideshow, physical comedy and a new high in lowbrow. 

Dementia Action Alliance for Brighton and Hove

Dementia Action Alliance for Brighton and Hove

Dementia is everybody’s business so let’s get talking about it. 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Have fun learning how to use some friendly comedy basics to boost your writing, performing, work presentations, public speaking, or just for fun! Jill Edward… 

Soundscape: Brighton Film Quartet

Soundscape: Brighton Film Quartet

Soundscape – a concert of sheer escapism with this extraordinary piano quartet. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

Brighton Swing Thing

Brighton Swing Thing

Join the Brighton Swing Community for a special Fringe afternoon of swing music and dancing with a live swing band, DJs, beginners Lindy Hop dance class, Charleston dancers and a d… 

Owen Roberts: The man who ate too many raisins

Owen Roberts: The man who ate too many raisins

What is the meaning of life? Do aliens exist? And how many is too many raisins? This show will answer a maximum of one of these questions. 

Making the Most of the Edinburgh Fringe

Making the Most of the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts media and arts professionals from all over the globe. 

Comedy Happy Hour: The Chat Show

Comedy Happy Hour: The Chat Show

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… 

Stuart Black: Flea Circus

Stuart Black: Flea Circus

Shakespeare said the world is a stage and we are all players. 

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh

Join the irrepressible Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing. 

Chick Ass Comedy

Chick Ass Comedy

Robyn Perkins **** (ThreeWeeks), Sarah Iles, (Comedy Network Award winner) and Ria Lina ***** (Mumble Comedy). 

This Was A Man by Noël Coward

This Was A Man by Noël Coward

In a world of adultery and vanity can a lazy idealist be forced to confront what he really feels? Banned in 1926 the play appears in the west end for the first time. 

Fiesta Fringe

Fiesta Fringe

Brighton meets Bristol for an evening of brassy skanks, intense grooves, conscious lyricism and wild rhythm. 

Simon Caine: Laughter Is The Best Placebo

Simon Caine: Laughter Is The Best Placebo

My life is a constant search for emotional and electrical outlets. 

Nature Knows Best

Nature Knows Best

In a delightfully funny series of two person plays, ‘Nature Knows Best’ by Devonshire playwright Nick Discombe, takes a look at love and life through the eyes of a Seagull duo,… 

Joe Black: Meet Me At The Eldorado

Joe Black: Meet Me At The Eldorado

In this lushly hilarious show, noir superstar Joe Black conjures up the atmosphere of the Eldorado; the Berlin nightclub that served as a regular haunt for gay men and women before… 

Spiegeltent: Heart Of The Fringe Show

Spiegeltent: Heart Of The Fringe Show

A special Spiegeltent charity showcase with the very best ‘Heart of the Fringe’ performers helping kick off the season. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

“The true mystery of the world is the visible . 

Thomas Wolfe Presents: The Brighton Fringe Poets

Thomas Wolfe Presents: The Brighton Fringe Poets

Local author and poet Thomas Wolfe presents a night of spoken word, poetry and storytelling from some of Brighton’s best poets. 

French & German Immigrants' Contribution to Victorian Brighton

French & German Immigrants' Contribution to Victorian Brighton

Before World War One most immigrants to Brighton were French and German speakers from the Continent. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Kids, bring your folks to see the international circuit's best comedians, sketch acts and cabaret stars.  

Heidi Regan and Will Rowland Present: Some Comedy in a Venue

Heidi Regan and Will Rowland Present: Some Comedy in a Venue

Will and Heidi are two thoughtful, principled stand-ups who will do anything to get a laugh, including dropping all principles. 

Notorious Women of Brighton

Notorious Women of Brighton

It could not have been a better day to go on a stroll around Brighton. 

Aquarium History Tour: Sea Life Brighton

Aquarium History Tour: Sea Life Brighton

Exclusive after hours tours, just on offer as part of the Brighton Fringe in May. 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

Not sure what to see? Don’t fret, we’ve done the work for you and hand-picked this week’s top tips. 

Invisible Voices of Brighton & Hove

Invisible Voices of Brighton & Hove

Invisible Voices of Brighton & Hove and Cascade Creative Recovery continues to focus on aspects of the housing crisis in our fair city by the sea. 

Brighton's Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton's Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton’s Singing Barber, Peter Joannou, puts his comb to one side, picks up his microphone and sings those classic beautiful songs from the Great American Songbook made famous by… 

Superhappyland Comedy

Superhappyland Comedy

‘Super Happy Land’ is the re-imagining of 70’s children’s favourite ‘Tiswas’ relocated to a pub basement. 

A Brighton Story 90 Minute City Tour

A Brighton Story 90 Minute City Tour

Brighton’s most popular 90 minute traditional city walking tour. 

Fringe City

Fringe City

Fringe City is a free outdoor event in the centre of Brighton taking place every weekend of Brighton Fringe 2017. 

Brighton School of Samba

Brighton School of Samba

The Brighton School of Samba is the city’s first and only traditional Samba School. 

Best of the Comedy Store - Udderbelly 2017

Best of the Comedy Store - Udderbelly 2017

The Comedy Store presents the Best of the Comedy Store, bringing you the brightest comedy talent from the UK and international circuit. 

Fringe City Family Picnic

Fringe City Family Picnic

Fringe City Family Picnic is a free outdoor event taking place on the 6th of May and 27th of May in the Pavilion Gardens. 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 

BEASTS Present Mr Brighton 2017

BEASTS Present Mr Brighton 2017

Fresh from a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016, Beasts bring their critically acclaimed comedy extravaganza to Brighton. 

I Charleston Brighton Speakeasy

I Charleston Brighton Speakeasy

I Charleston Brighton Speakeasy is back with a bang! The Charleston girls will take you through the A-Z of ’20s dance with a twist of jazz and a dash of electro-swing. 

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

These amazing tours only happen during Brighton Fringe. 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

When compére Stephen Grant takes the stage, he capably gains control of the large, boisterous audience with his high energy stage presence and quick-witted quips. 

George Crumb's 'Black Angels'

George Crumb's 'Black Angels'

Special first night of Brighton Fringe event - Ligeti Quartet plays ‘Black Angels’ for amplified strings and percussion, which David Bowie named as being among his favourite ‘Top-2… 

The Cult of Comedy presents...

The Cult of Comedy presents...

An hour of entertainment from musicians, clowns and wordmongers of all flavours, local and international, showcasing the best Brighton Fringe has to offer. 

The Brighton Killers

The Brighton Killers

In the era of Serial, Making a Murderer and Casting JonBenet, it can be easy to forget that the public’s taste for true crime is not a particularly modern phenomenon. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

A selection of the very best stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe. 

Faces of Brighton & Hove: 1 in 273,400

Faces of Brighton & Hove: 1 in 273,400

An eclectic array of work from a local arts collective exploring some of the many faces of the city. 

Robin Morgan: Free Man

Robin Morgan: Free Man

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’). 

Licence to Laugh Comedy Club

Licence to Laugh Comedy Club

Comedy Compilation show of some of the best up and coming comics from the UK Comedy Circuit. 

Comedy Sans Frontieres

Comedy Sans Frontieres

Stand-up comedy in support of Medécins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). 

Open Day at the Brighton Buddhist Centre

Open Day at the Brighton Buddhist Centre

We’re opening the doors of Brighton Buddhist Centre! If you’ve ever wondered what goes on, come along and have a look around. 

HIP Trip of Brighton: A Psychedelic Wander

HIP Trip of Brighton: A Psychedelic Wander

Award-nominated sell-out hit HIP returns as an immersive journey through the streets of 1970s Brighton. 

Only in Brighton!

Only in Brighton!

A fact-filled walk celebrating our unique city. 

Brighton Food Tours: The V.I.B. (Very Independent Brighton) Food Tour

Brighton Food Tours: The V.I.B. (Very Independent Brighton) Food Tour

The V. 

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: The Superhero Show

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: The Superhero Show

They move among you unseen. 

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

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 … 

Pick of the Fringe Launch Night Special

Pick of the Fringe Launch Night Special

Pick of the Fringe Launch Night Special, kicked off Brighton Fringe at The Warren with fragments of 7 shows. 

Brighton Fringe Launch at The Warren

Brighton Fringe Launch at The Warren

Come and celebrate the launch of Brighton Fringe at The Warren. Help us start the 2017 Festival with a bang! 

Foodies Festival Brighton

Foodies Festival Brighton

Join us at Foodies Festival, the largest food and drink festival in the UK, returning to Hove Lawns this summer on the bank holiday weekend of April 29th - May 1st. 

One Man Shoe

One Man Shoe

Children’s entertainer Jango Starr is a total clown, but that’s certainly not meant as a criticism; sans white-face, he instead relies on a pair of trousers just sufficientl… 

WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards

WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards

Who will be crowned this year's winner of the prestigious WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards? 'Wonderfully entertaining' (Chortle. 

Black Dog Emporium

Black Dog Emporium

A darkly comic interweaving of relationships, past and present with a hint of the surreal. 

City Impro's Comedy Sunday Roast

City Impro's Comedy Sunday Roast

Join us at the Water Poet in Shoreditch for City Impro’s weekly improvised comedy show. 

The Shoreditch Improv Festival Sunday Funday Shows

The Shoreditch Improv Festival Sunday Funday Shows

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… 

Kinetic Comedy - The Big Relaunch

Kinetic Comedy - The Big Relaunch

Multi award nominated comedian and BBC/Virgin Radio Star Inel Tomlinson is relaunching his sell out live roadshow Kinetic Comedy. 

The Miller Comedy Festival Opening - Sara Pascoe - Carl Donnelly - Glenn Moore - Abigoliah Schaman MC

The Miller Comedy Festival Opening - Sara Pascoe - Carl Donnelly - Glenn Moore - Abigoliah Schaman MC

As Sara Pascoe explains, the peculiarities of a ‘job’ as a comedian, that is more ‘craft’ than job equally applies to describing whether something is funny or not. 

Black Beauty

Black Beauty

It’s a brave show which starts with the words: “I don’t like it. 

Dance Double Bill: No Man is an Island and O Snap

Dance Double Bill: No Man is an Island and O Snap

A Dance Umbrella Orbital London Tour in partnership with the Albany, artsdepot, Stratford Circus Arts Centre, and Watermans, with The Broadway and the Unicorn Theatre. 

Black Shuck

Black Shuck

Part of the London Horror Festival 2016 Ruminating on the local myth of ghostly dog ‘Black Shuck’, two (inept) would-be smugglers await a shipment on the Norfolk Coast. 

One Man, Two Guvnors

One Man, Two Guvnors

A new production of the award-winning National Theatre comedy play. 

It's Gameshow Time - Gameshow and Comedy Night

It's Gameshow Time - Gameshow and Comedy Night

Join us for the legendary gameshow and comedy night. Take part in hilarious challenges to win prizes and enjoy comedy from some of the funniest alternative comedians in the UK. 

No Man's Land

No Man's Land

Playful Productions have confirmed a West End run for Harold Pinter's No Man's Land starring Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. 

Two Man Show

Two Man Show

When Goalen, Greenland and Wilkie sweep, commandingly onto the stage of the Soho Theatre, they announce their identity as goddesses ‘who know everything’. 

City Impro's Comedy Sunday Roast

City Impro's Comedy Sunday Roast

City Impro’s Time Out recommended Comedy Sunday Roast show returns to The Water Poet for another evening of fun filled entertainment made up completely on the spot. 

Fringe Swap Shop

Fringe Swap Shop

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Every year an absolute sell-out! The UK’s first and premier award for celebrating live comedy. 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the 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… 

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It’s the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – and It’s Free!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It’s the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – and It’s Free!

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. 

Camden Fringe: Stella Graham - StellaGram

Camden Fringe: Stella Graham - StellaGram

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… 

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

A specialist corporate evening for companies and guests to enjoy a selection of Fringe acts over dinner, in a relaxed and enjoyable entertaining environment. 

Whose Work Is It Anyway? (The Space Between Us and the Things We Do Together)

Whose Work Is It Anyway? (The Space Between Us and the Things We Do Together)

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

Fairmile at the Fringe

Fairmile at the Fringe

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… 

Celtic Music from the Isle of Man

Celtic Music from the Isle of Man

The award-winning trio with a big band sound, Barrule elevates the Isle of Man’s native music to a new level of performance and musicianship; a knockout live act performing Manx … 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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… 

The Impressionists and the Man Who Made Them

The Impressionists and the Man Who Made Them

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Your Own Man / Mad Notions

Your Own Man / Mad Notions

Fusing storytelling, rich imagery and dynamic movement, Murphy scales down and examines his opinions, insecurities, ambitions and the tricky nature of keeping a long-term relations… 

A Divine Comedy

A Divine Comedy

The problem with epic poetry is that it’s just so…. 

Barnardo's 150th Anniversary Comedy Benefit

Barnardo's 150th Anniversary Comedy Benefit

Join us for a bumper-length comedy extravaganza to mark Barnardo’s 150th Anniversary, courtesy of your favourite TV and stand-up comedians. 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected. If you’re passionate about the Fringe, come and be heard. 

Brighton Fringe: Can You Cut It?

Brighton Fringe: Can You Cut It?

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… 

Rachel Hair Trio: Harp, Guitar and Double Bass

Rachel Hair Trio: Harp, Guitar and Double Bass

One of Scottish folk music’s most recognised, much loved bands, the Rachel Hair Trio are renowned for their strong melodies, rootsy songs and majestic instrumental flair. 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Open Forum: Racial Diversity at the Fringe

Open Forum: Racial Diversity at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2016: The Award Ceremony

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2016: The Award Ceremony

Join us for this special event, presented by the University of Edinburgh in association with Playwrights’ Studio Scotland and the Traverse Theatre. 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 8

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 8

One performance only. Turn up early – sell-out expected. 

What Fringe Next

What Fringe Next

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Out of the Box – Adult Comedy and Variety Show

Out of the Box – Adult Comedy and Variety Show

A unique fun-filled, vibrant and interactive riotous adult five-star afternoon variety show, packed with hilarious mime, comedy, innuendo and magic. 

Pajama Men: 2 Man 3 Musketeers

Pajama Men: 2 Man 3 Musketeers

The shape-shifting comedy double act return with their live, comic existential meltdown that takes place as two comedians attempt to stage an epic, historical, romance novel in und… 

West End Has Faith at the Fringe

West End Has Faith at the Fringe

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. 

BBC: Asian Network's Big Comedy Night

BBC: Asian Network's Big Comedy Night

The BBC Asian Network return to Edinburgh for a fourth year, hosting an evening of the best Asian talent from across the festivals. 

Ed Cook’s Comedy Thing

Ed Cook’s Comedy Thing

Funnily enough, Ed Cook’s Comedy Thing is a sort of stand-up comedy thing. 

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Grab your hottest Fringe tickets, to be entertained by tomorrow’s comedy stars who showcase in this prestigious final. 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Gin on the Fringe

Gin on the Fringe

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 … 

Spirit of the Fringe – Whisky Tasting

Spirit of the Fringe – Whisky Tasting

Exclusive Scotch whisky tasting presented by member of the Keepers of the Quaich society, Ronnie Berri and whisky ambassador, Alister McDermott. 

Comedy Gala 2016: In Aid of Waverley Care

Comedy Gala 2016: In Aid of Waverley Care

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns with an all-star cast, and special guest hosts to be announced! Always a complete sell-out, book early to avoid disappointment. 

The Attenborough Tours: Life on Fringe

The Attenborough Tours: Life on Fringe

Life-changing daily walking tours with Stompy (Half Naked Chef). 

Black Theatre Live Information Session

Black Theatre Live Information Session

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, specifically for Fringe participants. 

The Irish Comedy Improv Show

The Irish Comedy Improv Show

Hilarious scenes made up on the spot based entirely on audience suggestions. 

ONE – The Man Chosen By the Spirit of the Japanese Drum

ONE – The Man Chosen By the Spirit of the Japanese Drum

A masked figure, all in white, carries the biggest drumstick you’ve ever seen and drops it on the biggest drum you’ve ever seen. 

Voicebox Toolbox: How to Avoid Cracking Your Voice During the Fringe

Voicebox Toolbox: How to Avoid Cracking Your Voice During the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Piano Masterworks at the Fringe 2016

Piano Masterworks at the Fringe 2016

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… 

Fringe Artists of Colour Meet Up

Fringe Artists of Colour Meet Up

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme. 

National Theatre Live: Man and Superman

National Theatre Live: Man and Superman

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Lady Rizo: Multiplied

Lady Rizo: Multiplied

“Sleep deprivation is the new LSD” says Lady Rizo, after explaining how she’s gone from “smoky eye” make up to “sleepy eye” in a short 18 months. 

All Star Comedy in Aid of STV Children's Appeal

All Star Comedy in Aid of STV Children's Appeal

Join award-winning comedian Des Clarke at the recording of a brand new stand-up TV show featuring the comedy stars of today and tomorrow. 

The Ashes: Comedy Showdown

The Ashes: Comedy Showdown

Australia’s top comedians take on England’s finest in a five test comedy series to claim the Comedy Ashes. 

Adelaide Fringe Information Session

Adelaide Fringe Information Session

Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s largest open-access festival, with over 1,000 events across every art form in over 300 venues. 

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care, a charity providing care and support to people living with HIV or Hepatitis C throughout Scotland. 

Leicester Comedy Festival Presents Best of That Other Fest With Sarah Millican & Special Guests

Leicester Comedy Festival Presents Best of That Other Fest With Sarah Millican & Special Guests

Join Sarah Millican and special guests as they celebrate the longest-running comedy festival in England. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, eight survive – now one will be crowned Britain’s funniest student 2016. 

Simon Lukacs Shows His Range

Simon Lukacs Shows His Range

Upstairs Downton and Petting Zoo (‘Improv supergroup’ TimeOut) star creates a staggering array of characters using his mouth, brain, hands and body. 

Black Comedy

Black Comedy

A sculptor is awaiting the arrival of an art dealer when the power fails. 

The Baffling Adventures of Question Mark Man

The Baffling Adventures of Question Mark Man

What if punctuation marks were superheroes? During this show, we follow Question Mark Man as he tries to rescue his love interest Becky from the evil Captain Conundrum. 

The Man Who Built His House to Heaven

The Man Who Built His House to Heaven

One-man shows are no easy thing to pull off, especially when the subject matter is like something out of Wes Anderson’s daydreams, but Keenan Hurley does just that in The Man Who… 

Spontaneous Wrecks Improvised comedy

Spontaneous Wrecks Improvised comedy

Fresh from Newcastle, Spontaneous Wrecks brings you live improvised comedy in the style of ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’. 

BBC: BBC Radio New Comedy Award Final

BBC: BBC Radio New Comedy Award Final

Join us for the live final of BBC Radio’s prestigious stand-up comedy competition. Previous winners of this coveted award include Rhod Gilbert, Lucy Beaumont and Alan Carr. 

Rayguns Look Real Enough in Space... Man

Rayguns Look Real Enough in Space... Man

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 … 

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

It’s always disappointing to see an interesting concept marred by poor execution. 

Feeling a Little Sketchy – Creating Characters in Comedy

Feeling a Little Sketchy – Creating Characters in Comedy

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Comedy in Reality Television

Comedy in Reality Television

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Afterhours Comedy: Amused Moose Comedy

Afterhours Comedy: Amused Moose Comedy

Laughter-packed, legendary and unmissable on Saturday nights. 

BBC: Fresh from the Fringe

BBC: Fresh from the Fringe

A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

Karl Jenkins’ compelling anti-war work charts the descent into and the consequences of war and the hope for peace. 

Noah & Jordan Present - INSERT TITLE HERE at Camden Fringe 2016

Noah & Jordan Present - INSERT TITLE HERE at Camden Fringe 2016

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. 

Best of the Bohemians

Best of the Bohemians

Best of the Bohemians have everything you’d expect from a concert of musical theatre. 

Daniel Sloss: So? (Late Shows)

Daniel Sloss: So? (Late Shows)

Later, considerably ruder and darker shows from internationally acclaimed, award-winning Scottish stand-up comedy meteor. 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

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. 

A Musical Journey: Black Barocco Tango

A Musical Journey: Black Barocco Tango

Luca Villani – Guitar. Isabel Panè – Soprano. Music by Giordani, Monteverdi, Murray, Pergolesi, Piazzolla, Scarlatti, Tansman, Troup and Villani. 

Museum After Hours – Friday Fringe Takeover

Museum After Hours – Friday Fringe Takeover

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… 

Best Girl Athlete

Best Girl Athlete

Best Girl Athlete, AKA 17-year-old Aberdonian Katie Buchan, released her debut album Carve Every Word in March 2015 via Fitlike Records in the UK and through Minty Fresh Records in… 

Musical Comedy Awards

Musical Comedy Awards

Music + comedy x outstanding talent = Musical Comedy Awards! Fresh from our sold-out final at the iconic Udderbelly on Southbank, ‘wonderfully entertaining’ (Chortle. 

Comedy at the Portrait Gallery

Comedy at the Portrait Gallery

Join us for an evening of the best comedy, music and poetry Edinburgh has to offer in the atmospheric environs of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. 

Comedy in the Dark (Late Edition)

Comedy in the Dark (Late Edition)

A late-night spectacular of this Fringe favourite! Acts and audiences are plunged into darkness to create one of the most unique and unforgettable comedy experiences. 

Best of HUB

Best of HUB

HUB is back in Edinburgh with a weekly line-up of brilliant acts! Catch the sell-out, smash-hit comedy night, with some of the most exciting names at this year’s festival, hand-pic… 

Fringe Fantasmic! Heroes and Villains

Fringe Fantasmic! Heroes and Villains

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 … 

Ongals Babbling Comedy

Ongals Babbling Comedy

With breathtaking magic, effortless circus and formidable beatboxing skills, Ongals will have you laughing your hat off, even if you don’t know why. 

Improvable- improvised comedy

Improvable- improvised comedy

Presenting a fast, funny, and engaging take on improv, improvable brings ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ style games into the 21st century. 

Actors Wanted for Fringe Show: No Mobile

Actors Wanted for Fringe Show: No Mobile

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 … 

Comedy: In Conversation With...

Comedy: In Conversation With...

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Arthur Conan Doyle, an Edinburgh Man

Arthur Conan Doyle, an Edinburgh Man

Following her third year of successful, sell-out shows, Ann Treherne, Chairman of The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, talks about this famous man of literature – and spiritualism!… 

Showcase: The Best of Protoplay and Dare to Be Digital

Showcase: The Best of Protoplay and Dare to Be Digital

In this session Dr. 

Access Fringe

Access Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Arthur Conan Doyle – Man of Mystery

Arthur Conan Doyle – Man of Mystery

There’s something wonderfully uncluttered and unpretentious about this particular wander down literary lane from the Mercators, one of Edinburgh’s oldest amateur drama clubs. 

Fringe Sustainability Drop-In Sessions

Fringe Sustainability Drop-In Sessions

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

The Sick of the Fringe - Opening Event

The Sick of the Fringe - Opening Event

The Sick of the Fringe is in its second year, building conversation, collaboration and community between the arts and medical science. 

John Porter – Lunatic (of the) Fringe

John Porter – Lunatic (of the) Fringe

John Porter always wanted an interesting life. 

Best Intentions

Best Intentions

Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company’s Best Intentions focuses on the perspectives of two regularly overlooked characters in Shakespearean fiction: Angelica the nurse from Romeo and … 

Folk at the Fringe

Folk at the Fringe

Lost Horizons presents some of the finest folk and acoustic music from across the UK. 

ACMS: The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

ACMS: The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

ACMS returns for its sixth Sisyphean year at the Fringe, hosted and curated by Thom Tuck, ‘an authoritative and slightly creepy blowhard’ (Scotsman), and John-Luke Roberts, ‘a leve… 

Funk on the Fringe

Funk on the Fringe

Royal, calorie-laden, whipped up funk courtesy of Scotland’s premier groove band. 

Folk at the Fringe

Folk at the Fringe

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. 

Big Fish Little Fish – Ravin' Fringe

Big Fish Little Fish – Ravin' Fringe

Real DJs, in real clubs playing real music, free glow sticks and transfer tattoos. 

2 Girls, 1 Cup of Comedy

2 Girls, 1 Cup of Comedy

Award-winning comedian Samantha Baines (Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People, Call the Midwife, Radio 4) brings you a selection of the best comedians at the Fringe. 

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Midnight Show – Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Midnight Show – Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Come witness one of the greatest late-night mixed bill shows. 

Frankie Valium: The Man in Pink

Frankie Valium: The Man in Pink

Meet Frankie. 

Skeptics on the Fringe

Skeptics on the Fringe

Edinburgh Skeptics Society returns for the seventh year with more undiluted brilliance. 

Best of UCLU Comedy Club

Best of UCLU Comedy Club

UCLU Comedy Club’s sketch troupe, The Gower Line, return to Edinburgh with their brand of ‘fast paced madness’ (Pi Media), presenting their favourite new sketches from the past yea… 

Big Bite-Size Lunch Hour: Best Bites

Big Bite-Size Lunch Hour: Best Bites

Big Bite is celebrating it’s 10-year Fringe anniversary with a ‘best of’ showcase: although an enjoyable selection of short pieces - effectively boiling down to long sketches… 

Black and White Tea Room

Black and White Tea Room

Our play Black and White Tea Room was first performed in 2014. 

Best Of Teknicolour Smoof (With Roger Swift)

Best Of Teknicolour Smoof (With Roger Swift)

Shropshire’s independent comedy club finally comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe featuring six great comedians with a different line-up every night but always headlined by Telfo… 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

Experience the joy of live music at the museum with the best contemporary talents from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. 

Two Man Show

Two Man Show

In an explosion of energy, raw intensity and emotion, RashDash theatre company shatters preconceptions of the patriarchy. 

BBC: BBC Radio New Comedy Award Semi-Finals

BBC: BBC Radio New Comedy Award Semi-Finals

Join us for the semi-finals of BBC Radio’s prestigious stand-up comedy competition, which has previously helped launch the careers of comedians such as Sarah Millican and Peter K… 

Fringe Masterclasses @Spotlites

Fringe Masterclasses @Spotlites

Inspiring, innovative and international theatre masterclasses, to empower emerging artists by working with leading professionals from the theatre world. 

Cats and Dogs Give the Best Advice

Cats and Dogs Give the Best Advice

This is a kids show for adults featuring puppets, awkward art attacks and one too many cats. 

A Comedy Tapas

A Comedy Tapas

Chris O Neill serves up samples of ten different acts every day so you can pick your favourites. 

Bluesy Woozy Man

Bluesy Woozy Man

Comedy with the blues – risible recollections of festivals, musicians, stolen instruments and the influence of morris dancing. 

Comedy, Craft Beer and Curry: Live at V Deep

Comedy, Craft Beer and Curry: Live at V Deep

Comedy, craft beer and curry, all under one roof and served up during the most indulgent lunchtime show Leith has ever seen. 

Free Fringe Music at Stramash

Free Fringe Music at Stramash

Live music throughout the day and night at Stramash, featuring the best Edinburgh-based and visiting musicians. 

Bristol Underground Comedy

Bristol Underground Comedy

Pro headliners, breakthrough acts and our signature dash of circus variety. 

David Anthony Wood: Mind Rats

David Anthony Wood: Mind Rats

A semi-improvised stand-up show about mental illness and pest control. 

Comedy With a Colour Blind Dyslexic Geordie Who Also Has an Underactive Thyroid

Comedy With a Colour Blind Dyslexic Geordie Who Also Has an Underactive Thyroid

Sean Turner takes his one man show to the Fringe for a month-long run. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the 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 … 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

This unique comedy experience returns to the Fringe after sell-out shows across the UK and Europe. 

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Worst Show on the Fringe – Free

Russell Howard, Tim Minchin, Miranda Hart. 

The Man Who Knows Everything

The Man Who Knows Everything

It’s pretty clear what kind of show we’re about to see when – as it becomes obvious that there isn’t actually a sufficient number of seats for all of the audience that’s … 

Comedy Countdown

Comedy Countdown

See comedians pitted against each other in something almost resembling everybody’s favourite teatime quiz! Unrestrained by scripts, our star-studded line-up of irreverent puzzle-bu… 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

The biggest and brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Fringe Central Welcome Address

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Now in its ninth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland. 

Horrible Histories - Best of Barmy Britain

Horrible Histories - Best of Barmy Britain

Have you ever wondered why the Romans never won MasterChef? What if a Viking moved in next door? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Will Parliament escape gunp… 

First Time at the Fringe

First Time at the Fringe

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

See the very best comedians from across the Fringe, with a different top-notch comedy line-up each day. 

Malones PBH Free Fringe

Malones PBH Free Fringe

Part of the PBH Free Fringe, Malones will play host to a variety of musicians from across the globe. 

Pun-Man Two: Girls Just Wanna Hear Puns

Pun-Man Two: Girls Just Wanna Hear Puns

Leo Kearse, in his guise as Pun-Man, has a simple mission: to save the world of comedy from banal observational stand-up and self-righteous, long-winded anecdotes. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

‘Consistently boasting some of the most interesting line ups in the country’ (Times). 

The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

A musical based on the iconic family of classic television fame. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Ireland’s finest under one roof. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Everybody Hates The Lounge Kittens

Everybody Hates The Lounge Kittens

Not everybody hates The Lounge Kittens. 

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest – Free

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest – Free

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. 

The Reel Comedy Club

The Reel Comedy Club

Once a day the unique 22-seat Vintage Mobile Cinema will briefly become a comedy venue. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

‘A festival mainstay for 10 years now, the always worthwhile Comedy Club 4 Kids should be on the schedule of any self-respecting, chuckle-loving young Fringegoer. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The biggest and best comedy line-ups in Edinburgh! This festival favourite returns and maintains its status as the place to be at midnight. 

Best of the West End

Best of the West End

Don’t miss this new musical review! Featuring world class voices and breathtaking harmonies, these professional performers showcase the very best songs from the West End. 

Our Man

Our Man

Anybody who finds themselves rooting for a couple in a film or show will love the responsibility handed out by Ae-Ja Kim in Our Man. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Join us for some afternoon delight in the Gardens. 

Two Kittens & A Kid (A Gay Man Raising His Inner Diva)

Two Kittens & A Kid (A Gay Man Raising His Inner Diva)

Racial identity, puberty, sexuality and childhood trauma may not seem like the ideal topics for a one man camp cabaret, but here in Edinburgh anything is possible. 

Shit of the Fringe

Shit of the Fringe

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… 

The Cult of Comedy Presents

The Cult of Comedy Presents

Showcasing the best the Fringe has to offer. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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… 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Sell-out in 2012, 2013 2014 and 2015, and a big hit at Adelaide Fringe. 

Licence to Laugh Comedy Club

Licence to Laugh Comedy Club

A show about growing up in the deepest darkest parts of India (Southall) and then being thrown into the west with no language, culture, personality or brains. 

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Best Club in UK 2015, Chortle Awards) brings a showcase to Edinburgh for the first time. Award-winning comedians and the best new acts, free! 

Best Boy

Best Boy

Double act Best Boy present an hour of sketch comedy. 

The Six-Sided Man

The Six-Sided Man

The Six-Sided Man is a tense and funny drama, based on Luke Rhinehart’s cult novel The Dice Man, which has toured the world for the last 30 years. 

Robin Morgan: Free Man

Robin Morgan: Free Man

A very well-structured and well-performed show, delivered from a fantastic up-and-coming comedian. 

Tiny Horse Comedy

Tiny Horse Comedy

Tiny Horse Comedy. 

Just Let the Wind Untie My Perfumed Hair... or Who Is Tahirih?

Just Let the Wind Untie My Perfumed Hair... or Who Is Tahirih?

Experience the shocking, beautiful true story of Tahirih, a Persian poetess and the first female suffrage martyr. 

Candy Gigi: If I Had a Rich Man

Candy Gigi: If I Had a Rich Man

Oy! Everyon’es favourite Yiddish girl Candy Gigi, Malcome Hardee Award winner 2014, has transformed Fiddler on the Roof into something truly bizarre and outrageous. 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

Jimeoin: Renonsense Man

Jimeoin: Renonsense Man

‘Classic nonsense… Stand-up comedy at its best’ (Scotsman). 

Sarah & Saskia with Comedy Chums

Sarah & Saskia with Comedy Chums

A fun-packed hour of stand-up where Saskia Preston and Sarah Iles bring along their comedy chums to have you laughing your bellies off. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

**** (Scotsman). 

Irish Championship Comedy

Irish Championship Comedy

The show’s title is accurate in that the two comedians who perform in it are indeed Irish, but the idea that this has anything to do with “championship comedy” is a misleadin… 

Freestyle Comedy 3

Freestyle Comedy 3

It’s stand-up, but not as you know it: no rules, no backup, no script, a helter-skelter descent into pure comedy. 

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

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… 

John Pendal: International Man of Leather

John Pendal: International Man of Leather

If you think you have seen and done it all, try John Pendal on for size. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers. 

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Now in its ninth year, Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe brings you once again the best in Scottish writing. 

Jody Kamali is The Incredible Man of Mystery

Jody Kamali is The Incredible Man of Mystery

The Man of Mystery comes on stage looking like something out of a classic James Bond film: strong jawline, handsome stubble and a black turtleneck — topped off with an orange shi… 

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Established as one of the best shows on the Fringe. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Twenty second year as the recognised launch pad for future legends. 

Crack Comedy Club's Pick of the Fringe

Crack Comedy Club's Pick of the Fringe

If you’re a real fan of comedy, Crack Comedy’s Pick of the Fringe is the place for you. 

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death

In a little circus salon tent named ‘The Omnitorium’ tucked away behind George Square Theatre, Anya Anastasia proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. 

Champion of Comedy

Champion of Comedy

Self-proclaimed “Champion of Comedy” Rob Mulholland tells all in this hilarious stand-up show. 

Bethany Black: (Extra)Ordinary

Bethany Black: (Extra)Ordinary

Bethany Black is a forthright, funny, and unapologetic comedian, cheerfully rousing the audience as she lets fire her jokes. 

Starman

Starman

The Assembly Gardens Palais Du Variété is a big Spiegeltent to fill, and the high heeled silver spangly boots of David Bowie are big boots to fill. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

The best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics in a great value lunchtime compilation showcase, hand-picked from across the Fringe. 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its fourth year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Maureen Langan: Daughter of a Garbage Man

Maureen Langan: Daughter of a Garbage Man

Born in New York to an Irish Catholic immigrant family, Maureen Langan has been brought up to think that traditional values matter, and that life rewards hard work. 

Irish Comedy – No Safe Space

Irish Comedy – No Safe Space

It’s late. 

Man in the Miracle

Man in the Miracle

Stop. 

101 Comedy Club – Free

101 Comedy Club – Free

‘Funny. 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

Underbelly’s largest venue is the huge tent – shaped like an purple cow tipped onto its back – that this year has been transplanted into the western half of George Square Gar… 

Bob Slayer: 24 Hour Shows

Bob Slayer: 24 Hour Shows

Bob drives his BlundaBus around Europe looking for adventures. 

Ever Mainard: Let Me Be Your Main Man

Ever Mainard: Let Me Be Your Main Man

As seen on Showtime’s Knock, Knock, It’s Tig, and featured in Roxanne Gay’s Bad Feminist, Ever is bringing her debut show to Edinburgh. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Fringe favourite Best of Burlesque returns with a new all-star cast and extravaganza nightly! An international round-up of the finest in strip tease, cabaret and variety from the l… 

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s 2x4 Tour One-Man Comedy Show

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s 2x4 Tour One-Man Comedy Show

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 … 

The One Legged Man Show

The One Legged Man Show

A gunshot on New Year’s Eve on a beach in Thailand changed musical theatre artist Nils Bergstrand’s life forever. 

LJ DA FUNK's Anti-Fascist Counter-Terrorist Comedy Orgy

LJ DA FUNK's Anti-Fascist Counter-Terrorist Comedy Orgy

Dressed like a hip hop stereotype and with an accent he describes as “Forrest Gump on crack”, LJ Da Funk is the brainchild of stand-up Zac Splijt. 

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Pick of the Fringe

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Pick of the Fringe

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club present their Pick of the Fringe, following full houses from 2013-2015. 

Burnistoun Live at the Fringe

Burnistoun Live at the Fringe

For many Rab Florence and Ian Connell are the unsung heroes of Scottish comedy. 

James Wilson-Taylor: Ginger is the New Black

James Wilson-Taylor: Ginger is the New Black

James Wilson-Taylor has been discriminated against and enough is enough. 

Secrets of the Fringe Walking Tour

Secrets of the Fringe Walking Tour

Life behind the scenes at the world’s largest trade show for the arts. 

Here's Some Black for the Union Jack

Here's Some Black for the Union Jack

British-Arab Ella has spent the last few years passing as white: National Geographic Explorer, ‘Achingly funny’ (LooseLips. 

Comedy Boxing

Comedy Boxing

Aussie wit vs British banter. Two comedians compete over five hilarious rounds. Stand-up, crowd heckling, improvisation, roasting and actual boxing. It’s fun on steroids. 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Featuring the very best winners and contestants from the biggest and best comedy newcomers’ competition. 

Chris Stokes – The Man Delusion

Chris Stokes – The Man Delusion

Six and a half stone of vegan fury. 

A Man Standing

A Man Standing

“You come in like a lion and you leave like a lamb”. 

Will Duggan: A Man Gathering Fish

Will Duggan: A Man Gathering Fish

Will Duggan is an angry man and it’s not entirely clear why. 

Carl Donnelly: Bad Man Tings

Carl Donnelly: Bad Man Tings

Carl Donnelly has reached peak age, he’s a vegan, he recently took up yoga, and he’s content with his life – I know it doesn’t sound like a good recipe for stand-up but som… 

Monkey Barrel Comedy @ The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Monkey Barrel Comedy @ The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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 Story of the Nervous Man

The Story of the Nervous Man

Neil Frost can’t speak, so his audience must tell his tale and help this nervous man change the monotony of his life by taking a risk. 

Alex Kealy is an Idea Whose Time Has Come

Alex Kealy is an Idea Whose Time Has Come

Joining the ranks of slightly nerdy comedians who primarily joke about their non-existent sex lives, So You Think You’re Funny finalist Alex Kealy is a safe bet for some well-tho… 

A Common Man: The Bridge That Tom Built

A Common Man: The Bridge That Tom Built

Striding onto the stage accompanied by thunderous fanfare, taking his place on a podium and decrying the evil of tyrants and the chains of authority, Dominic Allen’s blistering a… 

Andy Askins: The Man With No Name

Andy Askins: The Man With No Name

Andy Askins lives in blissful ignorance, at odds with rational thinking. 

FanFiction Comedy

FanFiction Comedy

This reference-heavy show fills a key niche for fan fiction comedy at the Fringe. 

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

Devised from the diaries of Fredrick Treves, Fringe Management and Canny Creatures Scotland present The Elephant Man. 

Hot Brown Honey

Hot Brown Honey

To Edinburghians “welcome to The Hive” could mean a questionable night out in a seedy, sticky floored club. 

One Man Star Wars™ Trilogy

One Man Star Wars™ Trilogy

Between Episode IV and V of Charles Ross’s One Man Star Wars Trilogy, the writer/performer spent some time polling the audience. 

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

Do you like improv? Do you like standup? Hate having to choose between the two? Well, at The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In, you don’t have to settle – you can see both! Ye… 

Comedy Reserve at the Dome

Comedy Reserve at the Dome

Catch four of the best new acts on the comedy circuit in the twelfth year of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve, supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund. 

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Parris has a seemingly natural knack for creating comedy imbued with emotional depth that doesn’t feel forced or insecure. 

The Ross Voss Comedy Experience

The Ross Voss Comedy Experience

Australian comedian’s Edinburgh debut. 

Moo on the Fringe

Moo on the Fringe

Moosical fun for your little one. 

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches!

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches!

I’m sure we’re all used to growing the Fringe brochure and seeing shows with enigmatic titles which tell you nothing about the eventual content. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

So many comedians, so little time! Twelve top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. 

The Doug Anthony All Stars (DAAS) Live on Stage!

The Doug Anthony All Stars (DAAS) Live on Stage!

Australian musical trio Doug Anthony All-Stars were the anarchic kings of the alternative comedy scene in the late 80s and early 90s, achieving considerable success with such sleep… 

Ali Hassan: Man Interrupted (Work in Progress)

Ali Hassan: Man Interrupted (Work in Progress)

As a father of four, Ali is well versed in dodging difficult questions or just making up the answers. 

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Hysterical Woman

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Hysterical Woman

Standing defiantly under the glare of a neon working men’s club sign, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean tackles schema in a bold and impressive solo hour. 

Comedy Reserve at the Courtyard

Comedy Reserve at the Courtyard

Comedy Reserve presents a great opportunity to see four of the Fringe’s ‘up-and-coming’ acts in an hour-long compilation show. 

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

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… 

Godfrey Thomson: The Man Who Tested Scotland’s IQ

Godfrey Thomson: The Man Who Tested Scotland’s IQ

Professor Sir Godfrey Thomson is a forgotten giant in education. 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

Returning for its 12th season, the critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day. 

Triple Threat Sketch Comedy

Triple Threat Sketch Comedy

Three giants of sketch comedy come together to preview their EdFringe shows. 

How to be a Man

How to be a Man

In this irreverent performance masculinity is examined from the perspective of a white, middle-class, straight western man as he picks at the history and culture that has made him … 

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

LA POLLERA COLORA PRESENTS MARC ANTHONY LIVE AT THE O2 Global Latin sensation Marc Anthony will be performing for the very first time in the UK and The O2 will host the final da… 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

A mammoth showcase of 28 comedy and variety acts, all performing three-minute extracts of their shows heading to the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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. 

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Ken Harrison is a talented sculptor and teacher whose career is cut short after a horrific car accident. 

John Pendal - International Man of Leather

John Pendal - International Man of Leather

This ground-breaking stand-up comedy show is the true story of how a shy Baptist boy from Watford became an unlikely international sex ambassador when he won the 25th annual ‘Inter… 

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live

Host of the show, Clive Anderson, remarked, “It’s great to be back in charge of the iconic Whose Line Is It Anyway? - joining up with some of the show’… 

From Palestine to Brighton

From Palestine to Brighton

An unique opportunity to hear some of the best young musicians from the Gaza Music School, part of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music. 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

For children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. 

Charmian Hughes: When Comedy Was Alternative (The Laughs And Loves Of A She-Comic)

Charmian Hughes: When Comedy Was Alternative (The Laughs And Loves Of A She-Comic)

Izzard, Brand, Hardee - comedian Charmian’s had steaming hot cuppas with them all. 

Dead Man Presents: Tessa Waters: Over Promises

Dead Man Presents: Tessa Waters: Over Promises

Clown, dance and sketch collide as multi-award-winning Australian comedian, Tessa Waters, unleashes her new hour of stupidity. 

BIF: Brighton Illustration Fair

BIF: Brighton Illustration Fair

The 2nd year of BIF: The Brighton Illustration Fair. 

Black Cat Cabaret

Black Cat Cabaret

The Black Cat Cabaret brings together exceptional acrobats, comics, dancers and singers to create a spectacular variety show inspired by Montmartre’s dark and daring heyday. 

Brighton Beach Boys Present Pet Sounds vs Sgt Pepper

Brighton Beach Boys Present Pet Sounds vs Sgt Pepper

Brighton Beach Boys with the Psychedelic Love Orchestra present Pet Sounds vs Sgt Pepper. 

Fringe City Night

Fringe City Night

Join us for our one-off Fringe City night-time special, as part of the Fringe All-Nighter. 

Drawing People on Stage: Brighton Workshop 2016

Drawing People on Stage: Brighton Workshop 2016

An intensive, three-day urban sketching on-location workshop, led by world class sketchers, Isabel Carmona, Swasky and Rolf Schroeter. 

The Best Thing

The Best Thing

It’s 1966. 

The Best Thing

The Best Thing

It’s 1966. 

Blue Man Group NEW YORK

Blue Man Group NEW YORK

Blue Man Group features three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and … 

Brighton v Edinburgh Poets v MCs

Brighton v Edinburgh Poets v MCs

Two battles in one: first the poets from the two great festival cities join to take on a united team of rappers. 

The Rise of a Comedy Dictator

The Rise of a Comedy Dictator

The Democratic Dictator of Lafta Republic, His Excellency President Obonjo, returns to Brighton Fringe with a brand new show! On the comedy campaign trail to become the first (inte… 

Brighton School of Samba

Brighton School of Samba

 

Joe Foster's Best Summer Ever

Joe Foster's Best Summer Ever

Brighton’s very own Joe Foster (Winner of Foster’s South Coast Comedian of the Year 2015) presents his debut full length stand-up show. 

Thon Man Molière

Thon Man Molière

Never, ever underestimate the stupidity of the rich and powerful; that’s certainly one of the obvious lessons you can get from Liz Lochhead’s brilliantly funny take on the sc… 

University of Brighton's Festival of Social Science Annual Lecture: Fairness and the City - A Better Politics

University of Brighton's Festival of Social Science Annual Lecture: Fairness and the City - A Better Politics

In this lecture, Danny Dorling considers how the UK, one of the 25 richest countries in the world, has become one of the most unequal and is on course to win the ‘global race’ to b… 

Brighton's Seawater Tour

Brighton's Seawater Tour

Fresh air, amazing sea views, forgotten histories, architecture and aquatic entertainment. 

The Man with the Golden Pen

The Man with the Golden Pen

Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, secret agent 007, stands before the audience, pink gin in hand, a terrified look in his eyes. 

A Walk Through Homelessness in Brighton & Hove

A Walk Through Homelessness in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove is a city of contrasts. 

Plant Sale: Brighton and Hove Organic Gardeners with the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership

Plant Sale: Brighton and Hove Organic Gardeners with the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership

Brighton and Hove Organic Gardeners, together with Brighton and Hove Food Partnership, will host an organic plant sale in Preston Park. 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Learn how to use stand-up basics to boost your writing, performing, work presentations, public speaking- or just for fun! Jill’s comedy courses are the most established in the UK. 

Hysterical

Hysterical

Hysterical is a dark comedy exploring the boundaries of mental health and wellbeing in today’s corporate reality, where work-life balance often equals yoga, medication and therap… 

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh

Big Brighton Fringe Festival Ceilidh

Join Brighton Ceilidh Collective for an evening of raucous nonsense and ceilidh dancing. 

Brighton Swing Thing

Brighton Swing Thing

Join the Brighton Swing Community for a special Fringe afternoon of swing music and dancing with a live swing band, DJs, beginners Lindy Hop dance class, Charleston dancers and a d… 

The Story of the Nervous Man (a silent comedy)

The Story of the Nervous Man (a silent comedy)

Neil Frost has a story to tell. 

The Black Fields' Circus of Lujuria (Fringe Special)

The Black Fields' Circus of Lujuria (Fringe Special)

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: a comedy, politics and debate show

Think Tank: a comedy, politics and debate show

Think Tank is a live comedy and debate show where professional comedians propose policy ideas to a panel of politicians and experts. 

Brighton Photomarathon

Brighton Photomarathon

One day photography competition. 

Gary Buseys One-Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl

Gary Buseys One-Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl

Mr. 

Brighton Swing Choir & The Close Shaves

Brighton Swing Choir & The Close Shaves

Brighton Swing Choir is a brand new community choir specialising in music from the swing era and beyond. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

“Comedy Club 4 Kids has stand-up sets from grown-up, high-quality acts who perform their usual sets, just without the swearing or rude bits,” says The Independent. 

Best Boy

Best Boy

Double act Best Boy return to Brighton Fringe with an hour of side-splitting sketches. 

John Pendal: International Man of Leather

John Pendal: International Man of Leather

This solo stand-up comedy show is the true story of how a shy Baptist boy from Watford became an unlikely international sex ambassador when he won the 25th annual ‘International … 

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris (‘Austentatious’, ‘The IT Crowd’) presents her new musical comedy about not having it all. 

King of the Fringe

King of the Fringe

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 … 

Jody Kamali is the Incredible Man of Mystery

Jody Kamali is the Incredible Man of Mystery

Debonair. 

Black Shuck

Black Shuck

Ruminating on the local myth of ghostly dog ‘Black Shuck’, two (inept) would-be smugglers await a shipment on the Norfolk Coast. 

Brighton Showcase at The Brunswick

Brighton Showcase at The Brunswick

The Brighton Showcase hosts the best in new and up-and-coming local talent every Wednesday evening at award-winning venue, The Brunswick. 

Aquarium History Tour: Sea Life Brighton

Aquarium History Tour: Sea Life Brighton

A unique opportunity to go off the public route and learn about the remarkable history of the world’s oldest operating aquarium. 

Special Lecture: 250th Anniversary of Judaism in Brighton

Special Lecture: 250th Anniversary of Judaism in Brighton

‘The Synagogues of Great Britain’: Dr Sharman Kadish is the Director of Jewish Heritage UK and a research fellow and lecturer at the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of … 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

Pleasing an audience is difficult at the best of times, when they’re on your side you can read the room, and you’re in safe hands if tech and logistics all go to plan. 

Elephant Man

Elephant Man

Who is the one with social disadvantage? The severely deformed John Merrick, or the upright, conformist Doctor Treves who rescues him from a carnival freak show? Quick wit, pathos,… 

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

Who is the one with social disadvantage? The severely deformed John Merrick, or the upright, conformist Doctor Treves who rescues him from a carnival freak show? Quick wit, pathos,… 

Super Ape Man (The Paul F Taylor Story)

Super Ape Man (The Paul F Taylor Story)

Surreal one-liners, flights of fancy and a totally absurd storyline from the NATY 2013 winner. 

Fringe City

Fringe City

Get a taste for Brighton Fringe 2016 at our outdoor showcase. 

Patterns of Brighton's Cityscape

Patterns of Brighton's Cityscape

Each city has its own character which is imprinted on the visual memories of its residents. 

Fringe City Family Picnic

Fringe City Family Picnic

Bring your picnic blankets and hamper down to Brighton’s biggest family picnic with free family friendly performances, games, crafts and activities galore. 

I Charleston Brighton Speakeasy

I Charleston Brighton Speakeasy

Pull on your spats and tassels and learn to Charleston like it’s 1929. 

The Brighton Killers

The Brighton Killers

‘Brighton looks like a town helping the police with their enquiries’ quotes our white-coated guide at the top of the stairs in Brighton Town hall and raises a laugh as she intro… 

Brighton Rocks! Power Sucks? Creating a New Democracy for Brighton & Hove

Brighton Rocks! Power Sucks? Creating a New Democracy for Brighton & Hove

Inspired by the new democratic movements at home and abroad, this is a day of creative engagement aiming to develop a vision on how democracy can be extended, enriched and made fit… 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis thrills audiences with bubble art, magic and science. 

One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean

One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean

Oh what a man! Francis Henshall is a man driven by his needs, whether its food or a good woman, he is totally consumed and motivated by his desires. 

Superhappyland Comedy

Superhappyland Comedy

BBC award-winning comedian Yuriko Kotani headlines an immensely entertaining evening of stand-up acts linked together by the hilarious commentary and super-silly antics of compere … 

The Cult of Comedy presents...

The Cult of Comedy presents...

“a smorgasbord of different voices finding the funny in new places. 

Fringe Festivities at the North Laine Brewhouse

Fringe Festivities at the North Laine Brewhouse

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,… 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

A selection of the best stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe. 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus and The Seven Deadly Sins

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus and The Seven Deadly Sins

Join Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus as they explore their dark side. 

Robin Morgan: Free Man (Work in Progress)

Robin Morgan: Free Man (Work in Progress)

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 … 

LJ Da Funk's Anti-Fascist Counter-Terrorist Comedy Orgy

LJ Da Funk's Anti-Fascist Counter-Terrorist Comedy Orgy

LJ Da Funk (New Comedian of the Year 2015 Winner) presents the most hilarious fusion of sex and politics since David Cameron f**ked that pig. 

Chick Ass Comedy

Chick Ass Comedy

Robyn Perkins **** (ThreeWeeks), Sarah Iles, (Comedy Network award-winner) and Ria Lina ***** (Mumble Comedy) “fearless, provocative and very funny” (Scotsman) are joined by their … 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

Award-winning comedy with top international and UK comedians. Brighton’s best night out. “THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy” (The Independent) 

Adrienne Truscott's Asking For It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!

Adrienne Truscott's Asking For It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!

Dressed only from the waist up and ankles down, Truscott undoes the rules and rhetoric about rape, comedy and the awkward laughs in between. 

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours: Limited Spaces

These amazing tours only happen during Brighton Fringe. 

Notorious Women of Brighton

Notorious Women of Brighton

Wilful princesses, Music Hall stars, headstrong courtesans, acrobats, entrepreneurs - Brighton has always attracted women who dare to do things differently. 

The Best Ink_d Show EVER

The Best Ink_d Show EVER

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… 

Only in Brighton!

Only in Brighton!

A walk celebrating all that’s unique, and a little bit weird, about Brighton. 

A Brighton Story: The Original City Tour

A Brighton Story: The Original City Tour

Brighton’s No. 

My Brighton x Artfinder

My Brighton x Artfinder

In an exciting new collaboration, the My Brighton hotel works with Artfinder, the global marketplace for original art, to create a live art spectacular - transforming the hotel’s… 

Brighton's Hidden Mysteries Tour

Brighton's Hidden Mysteries Tour

“A fascinating stroll through the city’s association with the occult, packed with detail and entertainingly dodgy conjecture” **** (The Argus). 

Lost Cinemas of Brighton Tour

Lost Cinemas of Brighton Tour

Brighton’s rich cinema history rediscovered on this acclaimed 90 minute tour. 

Brighton's Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton's Singing Barber Peter Joannou

Brighton’s Singing Barber Peter Joannou will be entertaining you from his upstairs window in The Lanes with his show ‘Next Please!’ Specialising in The Great American Songbook. 

Foodies Festival Brighton

Foodies Festival Brighton

Enjoy a taste-bud-tickling day out at the UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink. 

Back Room Comedy

Back Room Comedy

Ashley Austin Morris hosts this solid evening of stand-up, with sets from Dan Soder, Subhah Agarwal, Michael Brigante and Guilio Gallarotti.  

City Green Annual Comedy Fund-raiser

City Green Annual Comedy Fund-raiser

Tom Papa hosts this edition of the yearly benefit for City Green, a nonprofit organization that establishes urban farms and gardens in Northern New Jersey. 

April Fools Comedy Show

April Fools Comedy Show

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. 

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery

Halfway through The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, I am laughing so much I have to take a moment to recompose. 

The Wind Up: Comedy Night

The Wind Up: Comedy Night

Josh Gondelman, a comedian and writer for HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” hosts a special show as part of the Jewish Museum’s after-hours series… 

Dumb Luck - a tru-ish musical comedy

Dumb Luck - a tru-ish musical comedy

The true story of small-time Old West outlaw Elmer McCurdy, whose body was mummified and became a fixture on carnival sideshows, movies, road races and the TV show, “The Six Mill… 

King of the Fringe: Heat Two

King of the Fringe: Heat Two

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. 

Apollo Comedy Club

Apollo Comedy Club

Marshall Brandon hosts this comedy show at the legendary theater’s Soundstage. Performers include Meshelle, Neko White and Heather Jay Harris, with music from DJ Qool Marv. 

Comedy at Stonewall

Comedy at Stonewall

Chrissie Mayr and Oscar Aydin present a special edition of this monthly “gay and gay-adjacent” comedy show to benefit NYC Pride. 

Laugh Tracks: Live Comedy Cover Album

Laugh Tracks: Live Comedy Cover Album

Keaton Patti hosts this homage to classic stand-up, in which  comedians try to “cover” a famous comedy album by performing bits based on the titles of that album&#… 

First Ever: Stand & Deliver Comedy Night - Speak Easy Loft Bar

First Ever: Stand & Deliver Comedy Night - Speak Easy Loft Bar

Steve N Allen (MC): “Apollo-quality live comedy” - ThreeWeeks Rhodders: Award winning radio presenter Rosie Holt: “disgustingly talented” - TheatreWales. 

FREE Smoking Hot Comedy @ RYND Bar

FREE Smoking Hot Comedy @ RYND Bar

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 

John Pendal - International Man of Leather

John Pendal - International Man of Leather

This ground-breaking debut solo stand-up comedy show is the true story of how a shy Baptist boy from Watford became an unlikely international sex ambassador when he won the 25th an… 

Valentines Shows

Valentines Shows

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… 

Black Grape

Black Grape

Black Grape, feature former members of Happy Mondays and Ruthless Rap Assassins. 

A Journey Thru Black History

A Journey Thru Black History

On Martin Luther King Day, Astronomy Club, an Upright Citizens Brigade house team, will present this sketch show about the “real black history,” described as “the… 

An Evening of Comedy With Two People Whose Faces Look Weird as One Face

An Evening of Comedy With Two People Whose Faces Look Weird as One Face

Aparna Nancherla and Josh Gondelman join forces (and faces, for a somewhat off-putting promotional poster) in this excellent stand-up show. 

Thalia Book Club: Michael Ian Black

Thalia Book Club: Michael Ian Black

Mr. 

Black Angels Over Tuskegee

Black Angels Over Tuskegee

The tear-jerker story of these trailblazing African-American pilots (2:30). 

Woman In Black

Woman In Black

Join over 7 million theatregoers who have experienced “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” - Daily TelegraphSusan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story i… 

Brooklyn Comedy Festivals Annual Winter Wonderlandia Holiday Variety Show

Brooklyn Comedy Festivals Annual Winter Wonderlandia Holiday Variety Show

This event promises to be “everything you wish your company’s holiday party was but isn’t. 

We Grew Up in the Back of a Van

We Grew Up in the Back of a Van

We Grew Up in the Back of a Van is a fun and energetic show with a big heart. 

Giant Night of Comedy

Giant Night of Comedy

Rashad Jennings of the New York Giants hosts this celebrity-studded fundraiser, which benefits his literacy and community outreach charity. 

Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

Dream the impossible dream with this inspiring Broadway musical. 

Slightly Fat Features in A Fat lot of Good

Slightly Fat Features in A Fat lot of Good

A brand new show stuffed full with highly skilled cabaret stunts and orchestrated madness. 

Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

“When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? Perhaps to be too practical is madness. 

JACK Quartet and Anthony McGill

JACK Quartet and Anthony McGill

The American Music Project, a new organization dedicated to fostering performances and commissioning American music, presents its first concert in New York — an enticing prog… 

Anthony de Mare

Anthony de Mare

The last in this pianist’s series, which asks a varied group of composers to reimagine songs by Sondheim, includes vignettes by Mason Bates, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Reich, And… 

Comedy Central Live in Brooklyn

Comedy Central Live in Brooklyn

Comedy Central shows off its impressive array of comedic talent with this show, which features performances from Hannibal Buress, Nathan Fielder, Big Jay Oakerson, Jeff Ross and Ro… 

New York Comedy Festival: Comics to Watch

New York Comedy Festival: Comics to Watch

Comedy Central hosts this annual event, which showcases some of the finest up-and-coming stand-up talent in the country. 

New York Arab-American Comedy Festival

New York Arab-American Comedy Festival

This annual event — now in its 12th year — showcases the talents of Arab-American comedians, actors, playwrights and filmmakers. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

This touring production from the Public Theater’s Mobile Shakespeare Unit offers an incredibly mobile take on Shakespeare’s early, antic comedy of identical twins on th… 

Rick Murtagh: There's Been A Murtagh / Suzy Wilde: In Black & White

Rick Murtagh: There's Been A Murtagh / Suzy Wilde: In Black & White

“There’s Been a Murtagh!” takes a blunt look into recent events in Rick Murtaghs life that have encouraged him to be more honest - no matter what cost. 

Gotham Comedy Live

Gotham Comedy Live

Gotham Comedy Club plays host to this weekly stand-up show, which broadcasts live on the cable network AXS TV. 

The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black, Black Oil

The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black, Black Oil

Arguably the most significant work of new theatre from “north of the border” in recent years is the National Theatre of Scotland’s Black Watch, an excellent example of inve… 

The Gray Man

The Gray Man

This spooky show about a child-abducting fiend is sometimes performed in complete darkness, and is admirable for the many chances it takes even when the grim mood threatens to beco… 

Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Every year a sell out! The UK’s first and premier award for live comedy. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It’s the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – and It’s Free!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It’s the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – and It’s Free!

Anarchic annual two-hour charity show celebrating the late Godfather of Alternative Comedy. 

The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Back after a year off, Die Roten Punkte take the helm of this fundraiser for Macmillan. 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a hugely rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking for all involved. 

The Sick of the Fringe – Main Events

The Sick of the Fringe – Main Events

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 at the Fringe

Fran Macilvey at the Fringe

Fran Macilvey is a bestselling author. 

Kinetic Comedy – Edinburgh Special

Kinetic Comedy – Edinburgh Special

Multi award nominated Inel Tomlinson is back with his sell-out show, Kinetic Comedy. 

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world. 

The Story Of The Nervous Man (A Silent Comedy)

The Story Of The Nervous Man (A Silent Comedy)

A riotous non-verbal comedy about a nervous man who decides to change the monotony of his life by taking a risk. 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, eight survive, now one will be crowned Britain’s funniest student. 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

An opportunity to meet key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies. 

Children as Artistic Agents of Social Change: Whose Identity Is It Anyway?

Children as Artistic Agents of Social Change: Whose Identity Is It Anyway?

Article 12 (UNCRC) says adults must listen to and take account of children’s views and their creative expression should be valued. 

Stand By Your Man - True Crime Cabaret

Stand By Your Man - True Crime Cabaret

Stand By Your Man: True Crime Cabaret presents chilling, thrilling true stories of regular women with one thing in common: they all fell in love with serial killers. 

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man In The World

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man In The World

It’s just Proops and you. 

Death Actually: A Necromantic Comedy

Death Actually: A Necromantic Comedy

Death Actually sets out to bring ‘lethal puns and dead funny songs’ in a larger than life musical. 

Gilded Balloon 30th Anniversary Comedy Walk

Gilded Balloon 30th Anniversary Comedy Walk

Gilded Balloon veterans Arthur Smith and Steve Frost take you on a tour of their old haunts (or what is left of them). 

Amused Moose Comedy Award Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy Award Grand Final

Grab your tickets to vote for tomorrow’s stars at this prestigious Final alongside comedy cognoscenti. 

On the Road: Touring Your Fringe Production to South Africa

On the Road: Touring Your Fringe Production to South Africa

South Africa’s National Arts Festival is Africa’s largest and most colourful multi-discipline arts event held in Grahamstown each July. 

BBC: Asian Network's Big Comedy Night

BBC: Asian Network's Big Comedy Night

The BBC Asian Network return to Edinburgh for a third year, hosting an evening of the best Asian talent from across the festivals. 

Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing

For those who like their dance without frills, Last Man Standing provides an hour of unrelenting raw movement. 

Welcome to the Fringe | Palestine Day

Welcome to the Fringe | Palestine Day

Twelve Palestinian artists come to Scotland for storytelling, poetry, stand up comedy, performance art, music and dance, a short film showing, photography, and discussion. 

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Loud and Proud on the Fringe

Loud and Proud, Scotland’s LGBT choir, performs its annual Fringe concert in support of Scottish HIV and Hepatitis C charity, Waverley Care. 

Feeling a Little Sketchy: The Sketch Comedy Comeback

Feeling a Little Sketchy: The Sketch Comedy Comeback

Sketch comedy is making a comeback! If you’re not brave enough to try stand-up yet, then sketch is the perfect introduction to writing and performing comedy. 

Laughter is the Best Medicine ... Take 2

Laughter is the Best Medicine ... Take 2

Joe Mylonas hosts this standup show to benefit the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 

Magners Comedy Festival Winner – Jim Brewsky

Magners Comedy Festival Winner – Jim Brewsky

The Big V comedy competition is the search for a new star across Asia, sponsored by Magners cider. The search is over and Matthew Giffen is here to present the winner, Jim Brewsky. 

Consort of Voices at the Fringe

Consort of Voices at the Fringe

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… 

Nina Conti: Talking Comedy

Nina Conti: Talking Comedy

Nina has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, and made a BAFTA nominated film. 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from Fringe Festival directors around the world. 

Alexei Sayle: Talking Comedy

Alexei Sayle: Talking Comedy

Alexei’s varied career spans work as comic, novelist, actor and columnist. 

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

Music + comedy x outstanding talent = MCA Showcase! Now in its seventh year, the MCA has provided a launch pad to superstar acts like Frisky and Mannish (2009 finalists), Abandoman… 

Brighton Up Your Fringe

Brighton Up Your Fringe

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,… 

Man-ish

Man-ish

Man-ish has taken seven popular pantomimes, filled them with adult jokes and made a challenge to perform the whole show in under an hour. 

Jo Brand: Talking Comedy

Jo Brand: Talking Comedy

Long established as one of the UK’s best female comics Jo talks about her career in comedy with Olly Double, curator of British Stand-Up Comedy Archive. 

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Great Comedy Beat Box Party

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Great Comedy Beat Box Party

A stand-up comedy and beat box collaboration. 

Mark Dean Quinn: More Observation Without Comedy Is Not On Today

Mark Dean Quinn: More Observation Without Comedy Is Not On Today

Mark Dean Quinn returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for the fifth year running attempting to win the best newcomer award. 

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care, a charity that has supported people living in Scotland with HIV and Hepatitis C for 26 years. 

Susan Calman: Talking Comedy

Susan Calman: Talking Comedy

Award-winning stand-up comedian, writer and actress talks about her career in comedy, with Olly Double, curator of British Stand-Up Comedy Archive. 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 7

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 7

This show is reviewer proof. 

James Brown is Annie – Funk on the Fringe

James Brown is Annie – Funk on the Fringe

Get up if you want to get down! Creamy, full-fat, calorie-laden funk from Edinburgh’s premier groove machine, JBiA. 

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

Barnardo's Big Comedy Benefit

A bumper-length show giving you the chance to help raise vital funds for Barnardo’s while previewing a selection of this year’s top Fringe shows, courtesy of some of your favourite… 

Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Surgery to change facial appearance is increasingly common, for both reconstructive and cosmetic reasons. 

Saltire – Scottish Song, Music and Comedy – Supper and Show

Saltire – Scottish Song, Music and Comedy – Supper and Show

Scottish song, music and comedy at its finest. 

Man Up, Jonny Fluffypunk

Man Up, Jonny Fluffypunk

Coffee house layabout, armchair revolutionary and poet Jonny Fluffypunk has become a dad. 

Julia Sutherland is World's Best Dad

Julia Sutherland is World's Best Dad

There’s a lot to live up to as a 21st century woman – having it all isn’t quite working out. 

Lydia Trueblood: The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast

Lydia Trueblood: The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast

Traveling Showcase from California bring their musical cabaret to the Fringe for the first time as Lydia Trueblood The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast takes centre stage at the t… 

That's Not Funny! Are Offence-Seekers Killing Comedy?

That's Not Funny! Are Offence-Seekers Killing Comedy?

From the campaign to oust lad comedian Dapper Laughs from his ITV2 show to the banning of feminist stand-up Kate Smurthwaite at Goldsmiths University, the comic’s right to probe, t… 

Madman Marathon Man

Madman Marathon Man

Matt has been losing his best friend Sam to sport for years. 

Stephen K Amos: Talking Comedy

Stephen K Amos: Talking Comedy

Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. 

Flow! FRINGE

Flow! FRINGE

Flow! is a revolutionary open stage event that sees dancers in close conversation with poets. 

Comedy Gala 2015: In Aid of Waverley Care feat. Adam Hills & Marcus Brigstocke

Comedy Gala 2015: In Aid of Waverley Care feat. Adam Hills & Marcus Brigstocke

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns with an all-star cast with special guest hosts Adam Hills and Marcus Brigstocke. 

Mark Thomas: Talking Comedy

Mark Thomas: Talking Comedy

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas talks to Olly Double, curator of British Stand-Up Comedy Archive, about how his comedy has evolved to embrace both theatre and politics. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors is a challenging Shakespeare play to stage – it requires a deft touch whether you play it for laughs or more seriously. 

Fife Youth Arts Hub Fringe Picks

Fife Youth Arts Hub Fringe Picks

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… 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the Fringe

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 … 

The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Survival of (R)Evolutionary Theories in the Face of Scientific and Ecclesiastical Objections: Being a Musical Comedy About Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Survival of (R)Evolutionary Theories in the Face of Scientific and Ecclesiastical Objections: Being a Musical Comedy About Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

You can always tell a show is going to be good when its name takes up most of the free space on a ticket. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music all day at the famous Inn on the Mile, at the crossroads at the heart of the Fringe. 

Comedy at the Portrait Gallery

Comedy at the Portrait Gallery

Legendary stand-up and original punk poet Phill Jupitus hosts two evenings of some of the best comedy Edinburgh has to offer, in the atmospheric environs of the Scottish National P… 

The Assembly Rooms Very Best of the Fest

The Assembly Rooms Very Best of the Fest

Six superb showcases featuring the very best comedy from across the Fringe. 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Returning for a third year, Kids Do Forth on the Fringe presents a morning of some of the best names in children’s entertainment. 

An Evening of Comedy with Brent Morin

An Evening of Comedy with Brent Morin

Mr. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids 4 Grown-Ups

Comedy Club 4 Kids 4 Grown-Ups

Metaphorically, if our afternoon Comedy Club 4 Kids shows are Doctor Who, then this is the Torchwood spin-off. 

Daniel Sloss: Dark: Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss: Dark: Extra Shows!

Due to massive demand, six later, quite probably ruder, shows! Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy half-man-half-Xbox. 

Museum After Hours – Friday Fringe Takeover

Museum After Hours – Friday Fringe Takeover

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 … 

The Colour Ham – One. Last. Time. (A Best Of)

The Colour Ham – One. Last. Time. (A Best Of)

Last show ever – will sell out. 

Edinburgh Book Fringe

Edinburgh Book Fringe

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… 

Queens of Comedy

Queens of Comedy

Girls, gays and giggles. 

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

Edinburgh 2013/14 sell-out hit and Time Out Critics’ Choice 2014 returns for a limited run. 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

Stories old and new for anyone over six who enjoys stand-up comedy without rude words from the man who invented the genre. 

The Temptation of St Anthony

The Temptation of St Anthony

Welcome to the Edinburgh Spiritual Emergency Support Group. 

Best of HUB

Best of HUB

Seated and ready for some late night entertainment in the Pleasance Dome, Best of HUB brings the best of the best from the Fringe arena, providing a mixture of stand-up comedians a… 

Fringe Fantasmic!

Fringe Fantasmic!

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… 

The Edinburgh Fringe In A Nutshell

The Edinburgh Fringe In A Nutshell

Paul Eccentric will be performing and reading excerpts from his book, ‘The Edinburgh Fringe In A Nutshell’. 

Comedy: In Conversation With...

Comedy: In Conversation With...

The Fringe Society chats with comedians at the top of their game. 

The Black Sorrows

The Black Sorrows

Old-time blues rockers The Black Sorrows have been playing since the early 80s – plenty of time for them to tighten up on chords, learn the rhythm and throw in some obligatory cl… 

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom. 

The Knowing Smirk Comedy Show

The Knowing Smirk Comedy Show

Banter and silliness are the driving force of this Cheltenham sketch comedy troupe. 

A Divine Comedy

A Divine Comedy

Dante Alighieri. 

The Wild Man of Orford

The Wild Man of Orford

If you give a quick flick through the Fringe programme, it will be fairly obvious that puppetry is on the rise in the theatre section this year. 

Mark Palmer – Best Medicine

Mark Palmer – Best Medicine

We have all heard the saying laughter is the best medicine, and there is a valid reason behind that statement – laughing is good for you! Laughter not only makes the journey thro… 

Amused Moose Comedy's Laugh Off Final

Amused Moose Comedy's Laugh Off Final

Vote alongside international comedy cognoscenti for 2015’s hottest, breakout stars-of-tomorrow: Colin Chadwick, Daniel Audritt, George Lewis, James Loveridge, Jay Hampson, Luke Cou… 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers. 

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

Edinburgh 2013/14 sell-out hit and Time Out Critics’ Choice 2014 returns for a limited run. 

Carl Donnelly and Chris Martin Comedy Podcast: Live!

Carl Donnelly and Chris Martin Comedy Podcast: Live!

Join Chris and Carl, plus special guests, for an hour of unedited nonsense in this live version of what the Guardian listed as one of the Top 10 Podcasts on the Web. 

Scaling Up: From Fringe to Number One Touring

Scaling Up: From Fringe to Number One Touring

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. 

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, or ACMS, is a late-night comedy showcase. 

Sherlock and Watson: Best Friends Forever

Sherlock and Watson: Best Friends Forever

A joyfully improvised comedy following the adventures of the world’s most beloved partners in crime. 

Mambalsa – One Man's Quest to Launch a New Partner Dance

Mambalsa – One Man's Quest to Launch a New Partner Dance

For 20 years Alastair has taught salsa dance. 

French Fried Comedy Edinburgh

French Fried Comedy Edinburgh

A showcase of the creme de la creme of the Paris scene! Be prepared for world-class English stand-up comedy in from comics based in Paris! With stories about metro systems, languag… 

Camden Comedy Free Lunchtime Showcase

Camden Comedy Free Lunchtime Showcase

An hour of lunchtime comedy could be worse spent than with this quirky collection of occasionally promising comedians. 

Comedy Manifesto

Comedy Manifesto

Britain’s top live political panel show. 

From The Horse's Mouth @ Edinburgh Fringe

From The Horse's Mouth @ Edinburgh Fringe

Performance poets, a hip-hop vocalist and a jazz singer coming together with a live band to create something truly special. 

Afterhours Comedy

Afterhours Comedy

Laughter packed, legendary and unmissable every Saturday night. 

Charmian Hughes: When Comedy Was Alternative (The Laughs and Loves of a She-Comic)

Charmian Hughes: When Comedy Was Alternative (The Laughs and Loves of a She-Comic)

Izzard, Brand, Hardee – Charmian’s had hot steaming cuppas with them all! Tales of the notorious Tunnel Club, Frank Skinner’s avocado, Arnold Brown’s sandwiches, Glastonbur… 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

This comedy showcase features a rotating lineup that changes daily, and is available both during the day and at midnight. 

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Javier Jarquin hosts guest comedians baring all and telling you about their worst, soul destroying times on stage. 

A to Z Improv Comedy

A to Z Improv Comedy

Jump on board the late night comedy roller coaster! Where will it go? Nobody knows! Based on audience suggestions, each show is unique and spontaneous. 

Twins: Pret A Comedy

Twins: Pret A Comedy

Annie McGrath and Jack Barry are back with another sketch comedy show for people who hate sketch comedy. 

Cassie Atkinson and Oh Standfast: Comedy in Progress

Cassie Atkinson and Oh Standfast: Comedy in Progress

Word shouter Oh Standfast and Cassie Atkinson (E4’s Drifters) offer the absurd observed. 

Howard Read: Man (Work in Progress)

Howard Read: Man (Work in Progress)

Modern man needs a positive role model, and Howard has the external genitals, a moustache and a suit. 

The Discount Comedy Checkout – Improv Show

The Discount Comedy Checkout – Improv Show

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. 

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Audio Tour

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Audio Tour

Download this audio walking tour – any day, any time – and become intimate with Fringe history, even perform yourself if you choose. 

Best Boy: Bested

Best Boy: Bested

Best Boy thought fame beckoned when the BBC broadcast their sketch – unfortunately, they’d sent in the wrong one. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

Experience the joy of live music at the museum. 

The USOL Best Friends Club

The USOL Best Friends Club

An hour of stand-up from award winners and best friends, Thom Barrett, Rob Saunders and Liam Sullivan. 

The Discount Comedy Checkout – Improv Show

The Discount Comedy Checkout – Improv Show

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… 

Skeptics on the Fringe 2015

Skeptics on the Fringe 2015

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. 

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Javier Jarquin hosts guest comedians baring all and telling you about their worst, soul destroying times on stage. 

UCLU Comedy Club Presents...

UCLU Comedy Club Presents...

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. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn the skill and art of stand-up comedy performance on this two-day intensive comedy training course. 

JAM Comedy

JAM Comedy

Joe Foster and Mike Cox team up again for another JAM Comedy! After a successful run in 2013 JAM Comedy returns with a brand new show for 2015 offering the ultimate combination of … 

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Javier Jarquin hosts guest comedians baring all and telling you about their worst, soul destroying times on stage. 

old man's Gift

old man's Gift

‘Did you know that the German word gift means poison? It used to mean present – like in English – but then people started using it sarcastically. 

Comedy Sketch Show with Trestle Masks

Comedy Sketch Show with Trestle Masks

A series of comedy sketches performed by a talented all-female cast from St Mary’s Calne Senior School. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Midnight Show

Come and witness one of the greatest late-night mixed bill shows on offer. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Just arrived? Then here’s the showcase just for you. 

Worst Show on the Fringe

Worst Show on the Fringe

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart and Tim Minchin . 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

Music all day at the smallest pub in Scotland or probably anywhere. Visit and enjoy. 

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: Midnight Feast

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: Midnight Feast

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club goes late night, with a midnight show at the Edinburgh Fringe, following two sell-out runs. 

A Little Man's Holiday

A Little Man's Holiday

A Little Man’s Holiday tells the tale of an office worker with a big imagination. 

The Nursery Improv Venue at the Edinburgh Fringe

The Nursery Improv Venue at the Edinburgh Fringe

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… 

Pun-Man's Pun Party

Pun-Man's Pun Party

UK Pun Champion Leo Kearse, aka Pun-Man, is here to save humanity from observational comedy with a pun party! But he’s having a bit of trouble adapting to your planet. 

Big Silly Comedy: Midnight Mash-Up!

Big Silly Comedy: Midnight Mash-Up!

Big Silly Midnight Mash-Up: Hot prospects, special guests and host Andy Stedman. Laugh, drink and get your party hat on. 

The Clean (as Possible) Comedy Show

The Clean (as Possible) Comedy Show

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… 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Ireland’s finest under one roof. 

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Showcase Show

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Showcase Show

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following two sell-out runs. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Now in its eighth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment. 

The Wee Man Syndrome

The Wee Man Syndrome

Mind that video? Know how the one wi the ned? A work in progress detailing the emancipation of a meme. 

Is This the Best of Jack Campbell?

Is This the Best of Jack Campbell?

Jack started comedy in 2010 after he moved from rural Cambridgeshire to Leicester to study Creative Writing at De Montfort University. 

The Black Hoods Cabaret

The Black Hoods Cabaret

Bear witness to the debauchery and murder of some of the most decrepit puppets to crawl out of a back alley. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Underbelly presents four of the biggest and brightest comedians all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. 

Irish Comedy Carnage and TedFest Toilet Duck

Irish Comedy Carnage and TedFest Toilet Duck

Every night at quarter to one, we will be bringing the best Irish (and a strictly limited number of) UK and International comedians who will perform the highlights of their solo sh… 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Sell-out in 2012, 2013 and 2014, and a big hit at Adelaide Fringe. 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

See the very best of previous contestants and winners from the UK’s biggest and best comedy newcomers competition. 

ABC of Musical Comedy – Luc Valvona – Free Show!

ABC of Musical Comedy – Luc Valvona – Free Show!

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… 

Free Fringe Music Festival

Free Fringe Music Festival

From now until August 31st, visitors can soak in the buzzing atmosphere at Edinburgh’s premiere music venue. 

Twins: Pret a Comedy

Twins: Pret a Comedy

Annie McGrath and Jack Barry are back with another sketch comedy show for people who hate sketch comedy. 

Tiny Horse Comedy

Tiny Horse Comedy

Tiny Horse Comedy. 

Old Men in Black

Old Men in Black

Rod Hunter and Les Sinclair, two of Scotland’s more mature comedians, return for a fourth year with their Old Men show, for a longer run after last year’s full houses. 

Freestyle Comedy

Freestyle Comedy

It’s stand-up, but not as you know it: no rules, no back-up, no script, a helter-skelter descent into pure comedy. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

‘At the end of a long day’s Fringe-going, this club is Just the Tonic’ (Scotsman). 

Best Boy: Bested

Best Boy: Bested

Best Boy thought fame beckoned when the BBC broadcast their sketch – unfortunately, they’d sent in the wrong one. 

Lost Horizons Presents Folk at the Fringe

Lost Horizons Presents Folk at the Fringe

Lost Horizons returns with the finest folk/acoustic music from across the UK. 

Trudelights of the Fringe

Trudelights of the Fringe

Trudelight knows the Fringe inside out. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

Join us for some afternoon delight in the Gardens. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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… 

Shit of the Fringe

Shit of the Fringe

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… 

The Discount Comedy Checkout – Improv Show

The Discount Comedy Checkout – Improv Show

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. 

Shakespeare Shorts – Comedy of Errors

Shakespeare Shorts – Comedy of Errors

Multiple mistaken identity as confusion and hilarity reign. 

Pajama Men: 2 Man 3 Musketeers

Pajama Men: 2 Man 3 Musketeers

Shenoah Allen and Mark Chavez have once again brought their surreal blend of comedy and physical theatre to Edinburgh, and this time they’re taking on a classic of world literatu… 

Oxford Comedy

Oxford Comedy

A doctor a teacher and an archaeologist walk into a bar. 

NCCGB Fringe Concert

NCCGB Fringe Concert

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… 

Soho Comedy at the Fringe

Soho Comedy at the Fringe

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 Presents Folk at the Fringe

Lost Horizons Presents Folk at the Fringe

Lost Horizons returns with the finest folk/acoustic music from across the UK. 

Leeds University Comedy Kabaret

Leeds University Comedy Kabaret

Have you ever wondered what comedy the Leeds and West Yorkshire area has to offer? You haven’t! Well, we don’t have the show for you! Don’t come along and watch a showcase of… 

Mark of Stupidity

Mark of Stupidity

Telling someone that you’re not a racist before you say something incredibly racist is not an ingenious or valid way to evade accountability for the subsequent spew to flow from … 

Leeds University Comedy Kabaret

Leeds University Comedy Kabaret

Have you ever wondered what comedy the Leeds and West Yorkshire area has to offer? You haven’t! Well, we don’t have the show for you! Don’t come along and watch a showcase of… 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Fringe favourite Best of Burlesque returns to Assembly for a third triumphant year with a special World Burlesque Games Euro semi-finals edition. 

James Freedman: Man of Steal

James Freedman: Man of Steal

Persuader. 

Charolais

Charolais

The woman who invented the most efficient method of slaughtering an animal was a vegetarian, we are told as the lights come up on Charolais. 

Welcome to Clown Town – At the Fringe!

Welcome to Clown Town – At the Fringe!

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. 

Gurpal Gill: India's Strongest Man (1982)

Gurpal Gill: India's Strongest Man (1982)

The highly anticipated Fringe debut from London comic Gurpal Gill. 

Wil Greenway – For the Ground that Grew Me

Wil Greenway – For the Ground that Grew Me

When he speaks of his father’s ‘talkative blue eyes’, you know immediately from where Wil Greenway gets his knack for beautiful storytelling. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

‘Comedy Club 4 Kids has stand-up from grown-up, high-quality acts like John Robins, Stu Goldsmith and Nish Kumar, who perform their usual sets, just without the swearing or rude bi… 

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

Laugh Train Home Comedy Showcase

In its third year, the best comics of the Fringe are brought together for this premier comedy showcase. 

Hamlet (A One Man Play)

Hamlet (A One Man Play)

Even the most seasoned audience member has to concentrate to grasp every line of a Shakespeare play. 

Adam Blampied: I am Mr Children Man

Adam Blampied: I am Mr Children Man

Mr Children Man (The Beta Males’ Adam Blampied) is the acclaimed children’s author of Fabulous Fergus Goes to the Circus and is embarking on his debut reading tour. 

Dead Man's Cell Phone

Dead Man's Cell Phone

Jean is sitting in a cafe enjoying a lobster bisque when a phone nearby starts to rings. 

The Everlasting Book Tour: Where Literature, Comedy And Ian Macpherson Collide

The Everlasting Book Tour: Where Literature, Comedy And Ian Macpherson Collide

Ian Macpherson is perhaps best known for a joke he came up with years ago: ‘They say you play at _____ twice in your career. 

FanFiction Comedy

FanFiction Comedy

FanFiction Comedy is a chilled-out hour of laughs that doesn’t try to change the world or do anything radically new with the artform; it’s just having fun, despite a few hitche… 

Dylan Thomas – The Man, The Myth

Dylan Thomas – The Man, The Myth

Celebrating the life and work of Wales’ most revered writer, Hannah Ellis journeys to the heart of her genius grandfather’s story featuring rare images, his poems, stories and lett… 

Jacobs and von Jones: Best of the Fest!

Jacobs and von Jones: Best of the Fest!

The freshest bad boys of the East London comedy scene present to you an array of superlative comedy talent and show snippets for your pleasure. 

Laugh Train Home Presents: Chick-Ass Comedy

Laugh Train Home Presents: Chick-Ass Comedy

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… 

Jesus Camp: The Musical Comedy

Jesus Camp: The Musical Comedy

British Exist Theatre Company admit that they sometimes embrace challenging and provocative subjects. 

The Beau Zeaux: An Improvised Comedy

The Beau Zeaux: An Improvised Comedy

The Beau Zeaux are impressive in their intensity. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees was originally a tale from French author Jean Giono in the 1950s, now pieced together onstage with cloth hangings, felt animals, and wafting lavender (yes… 

The Garden Man

The Garden Man

What’s living in the garden, among the grass and in the trees? Is it a bird, or is it a bee? Maybe it’s the Garden Man? Come along today and see! The Garden Man is a story insp… 

Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl

Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl

Every serious actor wants to do his Hamlet. 

Nicole Henriksen – Honeycomb Badgers on Acid

Nicole Henriksen – Honeycomb Badgers on Acid

Nicole Henriksen defies categorisation. 

Le Gateau Chocolat: Black

Le Gateau Chocolat: Black

Le Gateau Chocolat is an experienced and highly talented performer, with several successful cabaret shows under his belt. 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

The show returns after sell-out shows across the UK and Europe. 

Stuart Black – Lemsip and Cigarettes

Stuart Black – Lemsip and Cigarettes

Described as a comic-philosopher (LondonIsFunny. 

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Sit in a F*cking Yurt at 11pm and Provide Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana Sit in a F*cking Yurt at 11pm and Provide Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches

Pretty self-explanatory, really. 

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Now in its eight year, Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe brings you once again the best in Scottish writing. 

Tiff Stevenson: Mad Man

Tiff Stevenson: Mad Man

Speaking to those of us in her audience who have never seen her perform before, Tiff Stevenson says ‘You’re so lucky… I remember seeing me for the first time. 

Trudelights of the Fringe

Trudelights of the Fringe

Trudelight knows the Fringe inside out. 

Alun Cochrane: A Show with a Man in It

Alun Cochrane: A Show with a Man in It

Okay, he doesn’t promise much - the title was his son’s butchering of the ‘one-man show’ term. 

My Beautiful Black Dog

My Beautiful Black Dog

Billed as both musical theatre and performance art, the audience for Brigitte Aphrodite’s My Beautiful Black Dog, her autobiographical account of depression, is likely to bring v… 

Big Value Comedy Show – Lunchtime

Big Value Comedy Show – Lunchtime

Take a punt at lunchtime. 

Abigoliah's GoPro Comedy Talk Show!

Abigoliah's GoPro Comedy Talk Show!

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… 

Black Magic: Songs Unchained

Black Magic: Songs Unchained

Black Magic: Songs Unchained is an important piece of theatre, unfortunately hampered by an uneven acting performance. 

Centred: A One Clown Comedy About Stuff

Centred: A One Clown Comedy About Stuff

Attention customers: the store will be closing in five minutes. 

Ian Fox – Shutter Monkey (A Comedy Show With Pictures) – Free

Ian Fox – Shutter Monkey (A Comedy Show With Pictures) – Free

Forget typewriters, what would happen if you gave an infinite number of monkeys a camera each? **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). **** (Comedy.com). 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers. 

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Big Value Comedy Show – Early

Our 21st year as the recognised launch pad for future legends. 

Blind Man's Song

Blind Man's Song

Conceived and directed by Guillaume Pigé, Blind Man’s Song follows the imagination of a blind musician at the speed of thought. 

The Man Called Monkhouse

The Man Called Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse was a complicated and enigmatic man. 

Jokes About Things (Redinburgh Fringe)

Jokes About Things (Redinburgh Fringe)

Scott Redmond had a fun 2014; kidnapped, arrested, threatened at gun and knife point, disowned, broken up and dealing with bereavement. 

McNeill of Tranent – The Fastest Man in the World

McNeill of Tranent – The Fastest Man in the World

George McNeill came from a small mining village called Tranent where he started out as a professional soccer player. 

2 Girls, 1 Cup of Comedy

2 Girls, 1 Cup of Comedy

Funny Women Finalists 2014: Sam Baines and Helen Sorren bring you a selection of the best comedians at the Fringe. 

Comedy Mash

Comedy Mash

Your friend and mine, multi award-winning comedian Jack Gleadow presents four of the best acts on the Fringe for free! Featuring acts at the top of their game and the best new tale… 

Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band

Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band

Mike Wozniak’s probably best known for playing moustachioed misfit Brian in Channel 4’s sitcom Man Down. 

Nina Simone Black Diva Power

Nina Simone Black Diva Power

Ruth Rodgers-Wright plays an excellent Nina Simone in this 70-minute performance that combines many of the musician’s most enduring and striking melodies with the story of her rela… 

Confessions of a Peculiar Mind

Confessions of a Peculiar Mind

The most disappointing revelation of Jimmy Bird’s stand-up routine is that the title is more than a little bit misleading. 

Comedy With a Colour-Blind Dyslexic Geordie

Comedy With a Colour-Blind Dyslexic Geordie

Sean Turner, alternative stand-up comedian, is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for his second solo Fringe show. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

The best and brightest of this year’s Fringe comics in a great value lunchtime compilation showcase. 

Comedy, Craft Beer and Curry: Live at V Deep

Comedy, Craft Beer and Curry: Live at V Deep

Join a mixed bill of some of the funniest comedians at this year’s Fringe, at one of the city’s most talked about new venues. Different line-up each night!  

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

Big Value Comedy Show – Late

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). 

Sunshine! Japanese Rakugo Comedy in English!

Sunshine! Japanese Rakugo Comedy in English!

Sunshine! Japanese Rakugo Comedy in English! Come for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in your heart! Currently on his world tour! ‘This blonde raconteur with … 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

**** (Scotsman). 

The Man

The Man

Come see the birth of a true modern jester, a voice for the people. 

Bump

Bump

When two particles collide – or bump together – they are forever marked by each other: inseparable, unified, joined at the hip, like star-crossed lovers whose destinies are hen… 

One Man Breaking Bad: The Unauthorized Parody

One Man Breaking Bad: The Unauthorized Parody

Sixty episodes. 

The Element in the Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie

The Element in the Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie

I think I’ve found my new favourite musical, thanks to Tangram Theatre and their amazing piece on one of the 20th century’s most important scientists. 

Shift/ – A Best of Spoken Word

Shift/ – A Best of Spoken Word

Shift is a collective of poets that includes Rachel Amey, Bram Gieben, Harry Giles, Jenny Lindsay, Ali Maloney, Rachel McCrum and Sam Small. 

The Underbelly Radio Shows

The Underbelly Radio Shows

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… 

The Falcon's Malteser by Anthony Horowitz

The Falcon's Malteser by Anthony Horowitz

“Maltese Falcon; no - Falcon’s Maltese,” one parent suggests as the title to the show outside the theatre doors. 

Brett Goldstein: Burning Man

Brett Goldstein: Burning Man

As the beat of an ear-blistering house track pumps into the venue, Goldstein races onto the stage, adorned with neon bracelets, a glowing headdress and a ridiculously small pair of… 

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

It’s back… An entirely unique entertainment experience every night with the quickest wits in comedy and their astonishing special guests. 

Man to Man

Man to Man

Manfred Karge’s Man to Man is described as a modern fairy tale that follows the life of Ella, a woman who disguises herself as her dead husband in order to survive under Nazi … 

Hair Peace

Hair Peace

Inspired by her participation in beauty pageants last year, Victoria Melody became fascinated by the origins of the hair that made up her glamorous hair extensions. 

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve

Catch four of the hottest new acts on the comedy circuit in the 11th year of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve, supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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,… 

Black is the Color of My Voice

Black is the Color of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, the show follows a jazz musician and civil rights activist called Mena Bordeaux as she undergoes a spiritual cleansing following the untimely d… 

Funtime Kids Comedy Disco

Funtime Kids Comedy Disco

Direct from Australia. 

A Man's a Man

A Man's a Man

A lively new musical telling the life story of Robert Burns, starring BBC award-winning traditional Scots singers Claire Hastings and Robyn Stapleton, and introducing Kieran Bain a… 

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

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… 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

C’s Fringe Film Festival is a smorgasbord of productions shuffled neatly into one come-and-go styled theatre. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged three to seven years with parents or carers. 

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian: Final

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian: Final

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… 

Connor & Connor and Comedy

Connor & Connor and Comedy

Two of Upright Citizen Brigade’s finest improvisers, Connor Ratliff and Conner O’Malley, invite some friends for an entirely improvised show.     

The 2015 Empire Biscuit Comedy Festival

The 2015 Empire Biscuit Comedy Festival

This new indie festival takes over a Southern-style biscuit shop for three nights of stand-up comedy. 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

You’ve got to hand it to him, Louis Pearl aka The Amazing Bubbleman is a crowd pleaser. 

Barnes Fringe Festival

Barnes Fringe Festival

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. 

One Man Breaking Bad

One Man Breaking Bad

When Breaking Bad came to an end at season five, everyone thought that this would be it for the franchise. 

James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids

Holding the attention of a room full of six to eleven year olds armed with nothing more than a microphone is quite some feat, but for James Campbell – widely acknowledged as t… 

Slightly Fat Features in VarietySoup

Slightly Fat Features in VarietySoup

Goronwhy Thom bursts through a film screen on stage after some very clever filmography and you just know that this group is taking it back to basics. 

Mixtape: Ed Fringe preview

Mixtape: Ed Fringe preview

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). 

Stick Man – Live on Stage

Stick Man – Live on Stage

The first day of the first ever Great Yorkshire Fringe was kicked off with a bang - or rather a “Zip! Boing! Whee!” - by Scamp Theatre, setting a high standard for the rest … 

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year – Heats

The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year – Heats

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… 

Under One Roof Comedy Festival

Under One Roof Comedy Festival

We have the best of the Edinburgh Fringe Under One Roof in South London for one special week 6th - 11th July. 

Shows for Days

Shows for Days

(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… 

Vulture Festival: Comedy Night

Vulture Festival: Comedy Night

As part of what Vulture calls its city-wide “pop culture extravaganza,” it presents this jam-packed night of comedy, with performances from Kevin Barnett, Wyatt Cenac, … 

Brighton Fringe Awards

Brighton Fringe Awards

The official awards ceremony to mark the end of Brighton Fringe 2015, with free flowing entertainment and mercifully short acceptance speeches. 

Verses Versus Verses: Brighton v London Poets v MCs

Verses Versus Verses: Brighton v London Poets v MCs

After the gargantuan battle of Brighton’s finest at the 12th Annual Poets v MCs, Brighton takes on the best that the Mother City has to offer. 

BIF: The Brighton Illustration Fair

BIF: The Brighton Illustration Fair

2 day Illustration Fair across 2 floors featuring talks, workshops, screenings, zines, prints, comics, small press, art, and more. An ideal finish to the Brighton Fringe. 

Talking Doorsteps in Brighton

Talking Doorsteps in Brighton

For one week in May, poets from South Africa, Beirut and the UK will come together in London for a series of collaborations and performances on the theme of ‘home’. 

The Wild Man of Orford

The Wild Man of Orford

Orford, the Suffolk coast, 1167. 

Place-based Arts: Brighton Writes

Place-based Arts: Brighton Writes

The University of Brighton is hosting a one-day event on place-based arts and how location can provide diverse and rich triggers for writing and other arts based practices. 

Ignacio Lopez: Spain's Best Export

Ignacio Lopez: Spain's Best Export

Ignacio Lopez provides a wonderfully witty look into life in Britain through the eyes of an exotic outsider. 

Black is the Color of My Voice

Black is the Color of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Apphia Campbell’s hit one-woman show follows jazz musician and civil rights activist Mena Bordeaux as she undergoes a three day period of spiri… 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

For children over six, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. 

A Little Man's Holiday

A Little Man's Holiday

Join Little Man as he leaves his boring office job behind him and begins a swash-buckling adventure on the high seas. 

Cultureground @ Brighton Youth Centre

Cultureground @ Brighton Youth Centre

Back for the third year as part of B. 

Comedy at the Knitting Factory

Comedy at the Knitting Factory

Will Miles, Clark Jones and Kenny DeForest host this free and ever-reliable stand-up show; this week’s comics include Luis J. 

Live Roller Derby: Brighton Rockers

Live Roller Derby: Brighton Rockers

I didn’t know what to expect upon my arrival at the Dolphin Leisure Centre. 

Venue B @ Brighton Youth Centre

Venue B @ Brighton Youth Centre

See the best in live performance for and by young people (and open to everyone!) at Venue B, Brighton’s only dedicated venue for young people. Check our website for full details. 

Mr Merrick, The Elephant Man

Mr Merrick, The Elephant Man

The hugely popular Lucky Dog return to Brighton for a third time after two years of many five star reviews and sold-out shows. 

BITE2015: Brighton Youth Poets v MCs + Brighton v Oxford

BITE2015: Brighton Youth Poets v MCs + Brighton v Oxford

Now in its third year, BITE brings together the verbal talent of Brighton and Hove’s 13 - 19 year old poets and rappers, battling for the supremacy of their style of spoken word. 

Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band

Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band

Work in progress. 

The Piano Man

The Piano Man

In 2005, a suited man washed up on the Kent coast with no recollection of where he came from, how he got there and who he was. 

Best Boy: Not As Imagined

Best Boy: Not As Imagined

Best Boy are on a mission: their greatest sketch made the BBC’s airwaves, but wasn’t done justice. 

Brighton i360 - exclusive tour and talk with the architect

Brighton i360 - exclusive tour and talk with the architect

Meet David Marks, the architect behind Brighton’s most innovative project, and learn why the team behind the London Eye chose the West Pier site to build such an iconic, modern … 

Brighton to Palestine with Love 2015

Brighton to Palestine with Love 2015

From 10am - Exhibition of photographs by Palestinian children. 

The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In

The sell-out smash hit returns to Brighton with a hefty dose of The Noise Next Door’s trademark off-the-cuff madness, as well as two stand-up stars and some once-in-a-lifetime co… 

The Bookish Supper Society: Fringe Edition

The Bookish Supper Society: Fringe Edition

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. 

Brighton Pub Plays

Brighton Pub Plays

Brighton Pub Plays are short 5-10 minute plays. 

Missing in Brighton

Missing in Brighton

Dan, 19, is missing. 

Brighton Swing Thing

Brighton Swing Thing

Join the Brighton Swing Community for a special Fringe afternoon of swing music and dancing with a live swing band, DJs, beginners Lindy Hop dance class, Charleston dancers and a d… 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or just for fun. 

Man Up, Jonny Fluffypunk

Man Up, Jonny Fluffypunk

Poet. 

Fool in Camera - A Brighton Workshop

Fool in Camera - A Brighton Workshop

Towards A Theatrical Cinema An active workshop with plenty of emphasis and focus on led experimentation. 

Improvised Comedy Workshops: Women/Children

Improvised Comedy Workshops: Women/Children

Award-winning workshops by all-female improv troupe Short & Girlie Show. 

Madman Marathon Man

Madman Marathon Man

Matt has been losing his best friend Sam to sport for years. 

The Improverts - Exam Shows

The Improverts - Exam Shows

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… 

Brighton Film Quartet

Brighton Film Quartet

Top musicians and beautiful compositions. 

Sell Your Show on the Fringe

Sell Your Show on the Fringe

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. 

Seska: The Magic Beard, Comedy Magic Show

Seska: The Magic Beard, Comedy Magic Show

Together we will saw your mum in half, lay a golden egg, levitate a baby and make a bogey cake. 

Brighton Historicycles: On Foot

Brighton Historicycles: On Foot

Brighton Historicycles is a tour into the murky world of Brighton seafront’s underbelly. 

Sense of the City: Brighton

Sense of the City: Brighton

Phase 1: Investigation Take part in design activities, they will enable you to map your own perception of Brighton through experiential activities utilising the senses. 

The Shift Takes Brighton

The Shift Takes Brighton

You like avant garde performance if it’s good, you like variety if its good. 

Bullseye Comedy Night

Bullseye Comedy Night

Jesse Thorn, host of NPR’s pop-culture interview program “Bullseye,” hosts this exemplary night of stand-up comedy, with stand-up from Aisha Tyler, Maria Bamford,… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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… 

Sidewinder Fringe Festival!

Sidewinder Fringe Festival!

Music, magic, burlesque, piñata smashing, sticker workshops, nacho hats, body-doodling, art battles, and loads more brilliant Brighton kookiness! Check www. 

King of the Fringe

King of the Fringe

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… 

Traumfrau Does Fringe

Traumfrau Does Fringe

Traumfrau’s queer disco for the unusual crowd makes its Fringe debut in style(ish) at the Spiegeltent. 

Greg Proops Is the Smartest Man in the World

Greg Proops Is the Smartest Man in the World

Mr. Proops, a 30-year veteran of stand-up, hosts this “salubrious soliloquy” of a podcast, in which he explores current events and any other topics that interest him. 

Johnny Kats and Matt Dwyer's Comedy Roadshow

Johnny Kats and Matt Dwyer's Comedy Roadshow

London-based, Australian professional circuit comedians Johnny Kats and Matt Dwyer, introduce an hour of stand-up comedy - with special guest appearances from other London-based an… 

Claire Chase and Anthony Roth Costanzo

Claire Chase and Anthony Roth Costanzo

The one-woman new-music powerhouse and flutist Claire Chase teams up with Anthony Roth Costanzo, one of the most versatile countertenors today in a new composition by Mohammed Fair… 

The Colin Hoult Shows

The Colin Hoult Shows

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… 

Brighton's Prom in Edwardian Times

Brighton's Prom in Edwardian Times

Brighton in the quarter century before 1914 was the place to be! We shall walk along the promenade looking at cutting edge Brighton of the time and talking about how electricity h… 

President Obonjo: The Man who Stole my Identity

President Obonjo: The Man who Stole my Identity

A show about a man known as Benjamin, who created a comedy character known as President Obonjo of Lafta Republic. 

The Brighton Burblery: Robert Edwards

The Brighton Burblery: Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards regales, reading from the books - four poetry, two journals - published under his Burble imprint, featuring the pedlar diaries and a revised, newly-illustrated editi… 

Brighton's Seawater Tour

Brighton's Seawater Tour

Fresh air, amazing sea views, lovely stories, forgotten histories, seaside architecture and aquatic entertainment. 

The Murderettes: Murder Mystery Comedy

The Murderettes: Murder Mystery Comedy

Our audience creates four new characters - one is dramatically murdered and our hero must go on a journey of adventure and romance to discover whodunnit. 

Brighton & Hove Streamline Taxis: A History

Brighton & Hove Streamline Taxis: A History

A social history of Streamline Taxis from 1936 to the present day. 

Comedy Benefit Show for the Families of Second Avenue

Comedy Benefit Show for the Families of Second Avenue

The Upright Citizen Brigade’s finest improvisers are raffling off the chance to improvise with various teams and performers at this show. 

Free Thinkers in Brighton

Free Thinkers in Brighton

Discover some of Brighton’s secular heroes and heroines with Valerie Mainstone, local historian and Chair of Brighton Secular Humanists. 

From Brazil to Brighton!

From Brazil to Brighton!

A brazilliant show case of hot carnival rhythms and much more! Colourful costumes plus beautiful and fast dance moves to sweep you off your feet! This is a samba dance school based… 

Notorious Women of Brighton

Notorious Women of Brighton

Wilful princesses, music-hall stars, headstrong courtesans, acrobats and entrepreneurs. 

Brighton Station Tours - Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours - Limited Spaces

These amazing tours only happen during Brighton Fringe. 

A

A "Brighton Story": 90 Minute City Tour

Brighton’s No. 

Brighton's Hidden Mysteries Tour (Brighton's Da Vinci Code)

Brighton's Hidden Mysteries Tour (Brighton's Da Vinci Code)

Discover what the Illuminati do not want you to know. 

The Liberation of an Angry Little Man

The Liberation of an Angry Little Man

A stand-up tragedy show about great expectations, ambition, resilience and, ultimately, the horror of failure. 

The Cult of Comedy Presents...

The Cult of Comedy Presents...

An eclectic mix of comedians. 

The Marlborough Fringe Street Party

The Marlborough Fringe Street Party

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… 

The Maydays Present The Fringe Show

The Maydays Present The Fringe Show

Taking the Brighton Fringe brochure as their inspiration, The Maydays create an entirely new show every night. 

Most Dangerous Man in America (W.E.B. Du Bois)

Most Dangerous Man in America (W.E.B. Du Bois)

(previews start on Thursday; opens on June 11) Woodie King Jr. 

Famous Brighton Back Passages

Famous Brighton Back Passages

Brighton’s most legendary walking tour introduces you to an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, some unfamiliar even to local residents. 

Foodies Festival Brighton

Foodies Festival Brighton

Foodies Festival returns to Brighton’s Hove Lawns for another fun Bank Holiday weekend. 

Fringe City

Fringe City

Get a taste for Brighton Fringe 2015, summed up in our outdoor city centre showcase. 

Fringe City Family Picnic

Fringe City Family Picnic

Our Family Picnic is so much fun we’re holding it twice this year. 

Funny Women Weekend Comedy Academy

Funny Women Weekend Comedy Academy

Funny Women, the UK’s leading female comedy community, curates a weekend to give women a helping hand to find their funny. 

Red Brick Comedy Club

Red Brick Comedy Club

The Fringe’s favourite stand-up comedy club returns. 

Brighton Solargraphs: The Sun Over the City

Brighton Solargraphs: The Sun Over the City

A series of six month exposure photos of iconic Brighton & Hove landmarks by local artist Nick Sayers. 

Brighton's Singing Barber: Next Please!

Brighton's Singing Barber: Next Please!

Next Please! You Choose His Song!! He Chooses Your Style! Peter Joannou, Brighton’s Singing Barber, will be singing and styling from his window on The Lanes. 

Joe Foster & Mike Cox: JAM Comedy

Joe Foster & Mike Cox: JAM Comedy

Joe Foster and Mike Cox team up again for another JAM Comedy! After a successful run in Edinburgh ‘13 and a short run in Camden ‘14, JAM Comedy returns offering the ultimate combin… 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

Award-winning comedy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

A selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at Brighton Fringe. 

Dead Man's Jig

Dead Man's Jig

You will sing. 

Fringe Club on the Neilson Stage

Fringe Club on the Neilson Stage

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… 

Only in Brighton!

Only in Brighton!

What connects Abba and a revolution? Mt Everest and Hove? A stained wall and a worldwide brand? What’s the story behind a same-sex wedding in 1923. 

Graphic Brighton: Drawing in the Margins

Graphic Brighton: Drawing in the Margins

Friday 1 May and Saturday 2 May Graphic Brighton and Myriad Editions present an evening and day of graphic novelists and comic creators who all ‘draw in the margins’, their wo… 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: Back to the Bond Age

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: Back to the Bond Age

Guns! Gags! Gizmos! Be shaken, stirred and seduced by the heady cocktail that is the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus as they go back to the Bond Age. 

Black 2 Sugars?

Black 2 Sugars?

A new year, a new start. 

Stand-Up Comedy Night at the Artists Institute

Stand-Up Comedy Night at the Artists Institute

As part of the visual artist Carolee Schneemann’s season at the Artist’s Institute, in which she focuses on the body, Miriam Katz hosts this all-female stand-up show de… 

The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black

Written very much in the tradition of the suspense-filled, atmospheric ghost stories by M R James, Susan Hill’s gothic novel, The Woman in Black, has been adapted numerous time… 

Anthony DeVito

Anthony DeVito

Mr. DeVito, one of New York’s most promising young comedians, won the recent March Madness tournament at Carolines on Broadway; now he headlines at that club for one night. 

Smart, Funny & Black Anniversary Show

Smart, Funny & Black Anniversary Show

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… 

Showtime with Anthony Apruzzese

Showtime with Anthony Apruzzese

Anthony Apruzzese hosts this monthly late night show, alongside his house band, Eric Gersen & the Eric Gersen Nein. This month’s guests include Cipha Sounds and Joe Pera. 

??HANK Comedy One Year Anniversary

??HANK Comedy One Year Anniversary

HANK, the mostly online comedy duo of Dan Fox and Betsy Kenney, celebrates its one-year milestone with this live show, featuring new videos and stand-up from Jo Firestone, Carmen C… 

Bideawees Laugh for A-Paws Comedy Night

Bideawees Laugh for A-Paws Comedy Night

This night of stand-up raises funds for Bideawee, an animal welfare organization that rescues and adopts dogs and cats around New York. 

Bad Assery: The Women and Comedy Conference

Bad Assery: The Women and Comedy Conference

Shaina Stigler and Natalie Wall have assembled this weekend conference in Brooklyn to address underlying sexism in the comedy industry, with panels and many excellent lineups for s… 

The Man of the Hour

The Man of the Hour

Taut direction, a spirited cast and marvelous turn-of-the-century costumes animate this revival of George H. 

Elephant Man

Elephant Man

Joseph Merrick owes his existence to those who exploit his horrible deformities for their own ends. 

A Little Man's Holiday

A Little Man's Holiday

Little Man is leaving his dull office life behind and going on an adventure on the high seas. 

Best Boy - Not As Imagined (work in progress)

Best Boy - Not As Imagined (work in progress)

Best Boy are on a mission: their best sketch made the BBC’s airwaves but wasn’t done justice. 

Third annual Patrice ONeal Comedy Benefit Concert

Third annual Patrice ONeal Comedy Benefit Concert

New York’s best comedians honor the memory of Mr. 

Cheap Date Comedy Show

Cheap Date Comedy Show

Sharron Paul and Calvin Cole host this monthly stand-up show, which offers free snacks as well as top-notch comedy. 

Very Tour! Much Comedy!

Very Tour! Much Comedy!

Nick Thune, a charismatic storyteller and musical comedian, headlines this wonderfully titled stand-up tour, with support from Kate Berlant, an absurdist darling of the alt scene, … 

Elephant Man

Elephant Man

Joseph Merrick owes his existence to those who exploit his deformities for their own ends. 

“SNL” Writers Unscripted: An Improv Comedy Show

“SNL” Writers Unscripted: An Improv Comedy Show

Some of the best writers for “Saturday Night Live” leave the sketches behind for a night of entirely improvised comedy. 

The Black Experience With Jonathan Braylock

The Black Experience With Jonathan Braylock

Mr. 

Comedy Outliers

Comedy Outliers

Mike Brown hosts this always excellent monthly show, back in its original downtown home. Performers include Ophira Eisenberg, Noah Gardenswartz, Sean Lynch, Josh Homer, and more. 

The Improverts - London Shows

The Improverts - London Shows

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… 

Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Known for his long-running “Back in Black” segments on “The Daily Show,” Mr. 

The Mash Up Comedy Show

The Mash Up Comedy Show

Luis J. 

Reverend Mooney’s Comedy Confessional

Reverend Mooney’s Comedy Confessional

Reverend Mooney will be hearing confessions and offering absolution all night so come and get your soul cleansed, your belly laughs rolling and drink some morality moonshine. 

Brooklyn Comedy Festivals Winter Wonderlandia

Brooklyn Comedy Festivals Winter Wonderlandia

Brooklyn Comedy Festival returns for a night of seasonal comedy, with appearances from Mark Normand, Michelle Wolf, Jared Logan, Kyle Ayers and possibly Father Christmas. 

The Awooga Comedy Hour

The Awooga Comedy Hour

The up-and-coming comedians Griffin Newman and Andrew Tavin host this regular stand-up show in the Peoples Improv Theater underground theater. 

Club Class - The Aviation Comedy

Club Class - The Aviation Comedy

Join a cast of 5 dressed as cabin crew yet playing everyone form pilots to passengers, baggage handlers to bits of the Airbus A320 on this charter flight of hell to the Algarve. 

How a Man Crumbled

How a Man Crumbled

Dive head first into the absurd world of the Russian poet, iconoclast and false moustache wearer Daniil Kharms. 

A Comedy Salute to Military Families

A Comedy Salute to Military Families

The stand-ups Dave Attell, Jim Gaffigan, Artie Lange and Jamie Kaler participate in this fund-raiser for the National Military Family Association, which assists the families of pas… 

New York Comedy Festival: Paula Poundstone

New York Comedy Festival: Paula Poundstone

A favorite of the NPR crowd for her regular appearances on “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me,” Ms. 

New York Comedy Festival: New Yorks Funniest Finals

New York Comedy Festival: New Yorks Funniest Finals

Carolines again hosts this competition of young local comedians. 

New York Comedy Festival: Eric Andre

New York Comedy Festival: Eric Andre

This host of Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show” is a fearless, energetic performer known for his unpredictable antics and surreal bits. 

New York Comedy Festival: Bill Cosby

New York Comedy Festival: Bill Cosby

At 77, Mr. Cosby continues to perform stand-up, and his clean-cut storytelling is dominated by tales of married and family life. 

New York Comedy Festival: Maria Bamford

New York Comedy Festival: Maria Bamford

This rare gem of a comedian is beloved within the comedy community for her heart-wrenchingly honest stand-up and precise, carefully constructed bits. 

New York Comedy Festival: Emily Heller

New York Comedy Festival: Emily Heller

A bright young comedian seen regularly on TBS’s “Ground Floor,” Ms. Heller was named one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch in 2011. 

New York Comedy Festival: Brent Morin

New York Comedy Festival: Brent Morin

Mr. Morin, known to some for his turn on the NBC summer sitcom “Undateable,” is a rising star in the Los Angeles comedy scene and an always charming stand-up. 

New York Comedy Festival: Kathleen Madigan

New York Comedy Festival: Kathleen Madigan

(Friday) A 25-year veteran of the stand-up scene, Ms. 

New York Comedy Festival: Uncivil Union

New York Comedy Festival: Uncivil Union

This comedy and music extravaganza is a fund-raiser for the Ally Coalition and New Alternatives, which works to protect and support L. 

New York Comedy Festival: Josh Rabinowitz

New York Comedy Festival: Josh Rabinowitz

One of the cleverest young comedians in New York, Mr. Rabinowitz performs an hour of material at Stand Up NY. 

New York Comedy Festival: Tig Notaro

New York Comedy Festival: Tig Notaro

Ms. Notaro, whose strikingly candid and piercingly funny “Live” album was nominated for a Grammy, performs her new show, “Boyish Girl Interrupted.” 

New York Comedy Festival: Nate Bargatze

New York Comedy Festival: Nate Bargatze

After supporting Jimmy Fallon on his “Clean Cut Comedy Tour,” Mr. 

New York Comedy Festival: Monroe Martins Six Foot Nothing Show

New York Comedy Festival: Monroe Martins Six Foot Nothing Show

Mr. 

New York Comedy Festival: This Is Not Happening

New York Comedy Festival: This Is Not Happening

Ari Shaffir hosts this popular storytelling show, which is set to debut on Comedy Central next year. 

New York Comedy Festival: Time Out New York Women of Comedy 2014

New York Comedy Festival: Time Out New York Women of Comedy 2014

Robin Montague hosts these stand-up shows featuring some of the top female talents in the business, including Sasheer Zamata, Michelle Wolf, Sara Schaefer, Emmy Blotnick, Aparna Na… 

New York Comedy Festival: Shtick or Treat

New York Comedy Festival: Shtick or Treat

An annual tradition in the New York comedy world, this show, hosted by Matt Ruby and Mark Normand, invites dozens of comedians to perform (in costume) as their favorite comics, fro… 

New York Comedy Festival: Stand Up for Heroes

New York Comedy Festival: Stand Up for Heroes

Now in its eighth year, this megastar comedy and music show benefits the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which supports wounded veterans and their families. 

New York Comedy Festival: Friends of the People

New York Comedy Festival: Friends of the People

Kevin Barnett, Jen Bartels, Lil Rel Howery and Josh Rabinowitz, stars of the new TruTV sketch show of the same name, perform a night of sketch and improv. 

New York Comedy Festival: HERsterical

New York Comedy Festival: HERsterical

Cristina Cote hosts this variety show, a fund-raiser for the cancer support charity Gilda’s Club. 

Man To Man

Man To Man

What lengths would you go to to put the next meal on the table? As the Nazis come to power in Germany, a young widow discovers that her only means of survival is to take on her de… 

Kilstein: A Peoples Guide to Comedy

Kilstein: A Peoples Guide to Comedy

Jamie Kilstein promises a night of “smart, non-hateful” improv and stand-up based on the social and political stories from audience members. 

John and Mark / Naked Old Man

John and Mark / Naked Old Man

‘John and Mark’ is a new play about a musical legend and his killer that sees prisoner Mark David Chapman visited by John Lennon, the man he shot dead years earlier. 

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

(previews start on Nov. 

The Experiment Comedy presents Manifesto!: A One-Year Extravaganza

The Experiment Comedy presents Manifesto!: A One-Year Extravaganza

Mo Fathelbab and Tim Ellis go all out to celebrate the first anniversary of their weekly comedy show. 

Elephant Man

Elephant Man

Joseph Merrick owes his existence to those who exploit his horrible deformities for their own ends. 

Alexandre Bis and Comedy on the Bridge

Alexandre Bis and Comedy on the Bridge

This company presented a Martinu double bill in 2003, and does so again, with different works, to open its season. 

Anthony Jeselnik

Anthony Jeselnik

Mr. 

Myq Kaplans Pre-Birthday Comedy Show and Freestyle Rap Extravaganza Unless People Get Scared

Myq Kaplans Pre-Birthday Comedy Show and Freestyle Rap Extravaganza Unless People Get Scared

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… 

The Murderettes - Murder Mystery Comedy

The Murderettes - Murder Mystery Comedy

Improvised murder mystery comedy. 

Salad-Fueled Comedy

Salad-Fueled Comedy

Aaron Kheifets hosts this “deeply weird” one-off night of stand-up in a chopped salad restaurant. 

Muscovado: a new play about slavery in Barbados, for Black History Month

Muscovado: a new play about slavery in Barbados, for Black History Month

New play about the Caribbean slave trade to be performed in William Wilberforce’s church as part of Black History Month ‘It takes sixteen months for the sugarcane to ripen…Aft… 

Comedy Underground

Comedy Underground

The New York mainstay Dave Attell hosts this live version of the Comedy Central stand-up show, with Joe List, Bonnie McFarlane, Kevin Brennan, Dan Naturman and Brooke Van Poppelen. 

Broken Comedy

Broken Comedy

This entertaining Brooklyn show, hosted by Michael Che, Nimesh Patel and Mike Denny, boasts some of the best lineups in the city. 

Comedy Night at the Knit Front Bar

Comedy Night at the Knit Front Bar

Hannibal Buress hosts this popular stand-up show in the Knitting Factory’s front room. Seats fill up hours ahead of showtime, with patrons hoping to catch a big-name star. 

Comedy, Conversation and Controversy

Comedy, Conversation and Controversy

Lizz Winstead, Lewis Black and Kate Clinton meet for a night of comedy, and they’ll also chat about the intersection of humor and politics. 

Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival

Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival

Eugene Mirman, a Brooklyn favorite, brings his eponymous festival back to Gowanus and Park Slope for another eclectic weekend of stand-up, music and a bit of science, as Mr. 

Bookshop Fringe Encore

Bookshop Fringe Encore

The Fringe ain’t over yet! Bob Slayer hosts Bookshop mayhem until the end of August. 

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show

Every year a sell-out! The UK’s first and premier award for live comedy. 

The Free Fringe and Jam House Closing Event for All Fringe Perfomers

The Free Fringe and Jam House Closing Event for All Fringe Perfomers

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. 

The Edinburgh Festival Comedy Roast

The Edinburgh Festival Comedy Roast

This will be the most talked about event in Edinburgh history. 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the Fringe

Greyfriars Kirk was the perfect setting for this Edinburgh based choir’s return to the Fringe after sellout shows in previous years. 

Loud & Proud on the Fringe

Loud & Proud on the Fringe

Loud & Proud, Scotland’s LGBT choir, performs its annual Fringe concert in support of Scottish HIV and Hepatitis C charity, Waverley Care. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It's the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show - and It's Free!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It's the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show - and It's Free!

It seems arbitrary, if not foolish, to award a star rating to something like the Malcolm Hardee Awards Show. 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a hugely rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking for all involved. 

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

How to Do a Show at the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open access arts festival in the world. 

Caked Up Comedy

Caked Up Comedy

Jordan Temple hosts a night of stand-up in the Lower East Side bakery and music club Cake Shop, with performances from Brooke Van Poppelen, Mark Normand, Janelle James and Joe Zimm… 

Adelaide Fringe Info Session

Adelaide Fringe Info Session

It’s all about Adelaide. 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

The formal meeting where accounts are presented, activity reviewed and directors elected. 

BBC: BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2014

BBC: BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2014

See the first two heats of the competition that features a selection of the very best in handpicked new acts. 

Comedy Gala 2014: In Aid of Waverley Care

Comedy Gala 2014: In Aid of Waverley Care

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event featuring an all star cast, with special guest hosts to be confirmed! Previous years have included Jon Richardson and Kevin Bridges among others. 

These Are the Best Days: A Revue

These Are the Best Days: A Revue

Being a teenager is not easy. 

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 6

A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for 56 Minutes and Then Leaves... 6

One performance only. Turn up early, sell out expected. 

The Man, the Music, the Panj

The Man, the Music, the Panj

The Man, the Music, the Panj is a conversational songwriting showcase by wheelchair bound singer/songwriter Shaun Shears and the stories that have created his work. 

Best New Sketch Act 2014: The Final

Best New Sketch Act 2014: The Final

The Grand Final of the Gilded Balloon and Sketch Club’s exciting new competition for sketch and character performers. 

Bright Club: Scotland’s Fringe

Bright Club: Scotland’s Fringe

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… 

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a Broadway musical based on the Peanuts comic strip, featuring familiar characters like Lucy, Snoopy and Schroeder. 

Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit

Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit

We’re back with another bumper-length show for a fantastic cause! Hosted by Jo Caulfield, this comedy extravaganza gives you a chance to preview a selection of this year’s top … 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

An opportunity to meet key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies. 

The Temptation of St Anthony

The Temptation of St Anthony

Taking inspiration from Gustave Flaubert’s La Tentation de Saint Antoine, Teatro Cassone’s production successfully teams Flaubert’s narrative with a Teatro performance styl… 

The Villains, the Vote and the Black, Black Oil

The Villains, the Vote and the Black, Black Oil

The show uses a mixture of devised and traditional songs, short sketches, narration, and pantomime versions of figures from recent history to recount some of the most important e… 

Flight of the Lawnchair Man

Flight of the Lawnchair Man

Latymer Theatre Company’s Flight of the Lawnchair Man is the sweet tale of an average man who dreams of something more. 

The Best of Singapore

The Best of Singapore

Come see The Best of Singapore, the winner of the Magners New Act Competition, from the Magners Singapore International Comedy Festival in April 2014. 

Amused Moose Comedy's Laughter Awards Final

Amused Moose Comedy's Laughter Awards Final

Grab your hot tickets to vote at this prestigious Fringe final alongside international comedy cognoscenti for tomorrow’s stars. 

The World Fringe Fair

The World Fringe Fair

This is your chance to meet Fringes from across the globe and find out how you can take part in their festivals. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Hundreds entered, eight survive and now one will be crowned Britain’s funniest student. 

Edinburgh University and Greyfriars’ Fringe Sunday Service

Edinburgh University and Greyfriars’ Fringe Sunday Service

Singing in English and six other South African languages, Soweto Melodic Voices are no ordinary choir. 

The Best of The Real MacGuffins

The Best of The Real MacGuffins

The Real MacGuffins are clearly skilled and practised performers, exuding a confident, polished stage presence from the start - playing the gracious hosts at this, a party celebrat… 

Breaking Down Barriers: Women in the Fringe

Breaking Down Barriers: Women in the Fringe

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… 

Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning Television

Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning Television

I first saw Chris Ramsey live in 2011 as a supporting artist for Russell Kane. 

Breaking Down Barriers: Early Years Arts @ the Fringe

Breaking Down Barriers: Early Years Arts @ the Fringe

Presenting work specifically for early years audiences isn’t that common place in the Fringe. 

Brighton Fringe: Bring It On!

Brighton Fringe: Bring It On!

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 … 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from national and international Fringe Festival Producers. 

Brighton Fringe: Bring It On!

Brighton Fringe: Bring It On!

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 … 

What Fringe Next?

What Fringe Next?

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… 

What Fringe Next?

What Fringe Next?

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… 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from national and international Fringe Festival Producers. 

The Black Diamond Express Presents: Midnight Train

The Black Diamond Express Presents: Midnight Train

The band return to the Made in Scotland Showcase to conduct fyrebrand sonic sermons of devilish proportions. 

BBC: Asian Network Presents… Comedy

BBC: Asian Network Presents… Comedy

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. 

Bright Club: Scotland’s Fringe

Bright Club: Scotland’s Fringe

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… 

One Man Breaking Bad

One Man Breaking Bad

Sixty Episodes in 60 Minutes. 

Beyond a Joke? Comedy, Culture and the Public

Beyond a Joke? Comedy, Culture and the Public

Like many of us, Dr. 

The Best of Who's Available

The Best of Who's Available

Whether this comedy compilation is a success or not depends entirely on which comedians are available to perform. 

Mike Lawrence: The Gingerbeard Man

Mike Lawrence: The Gingerbeard Man

You’ll laugh, he’ll cry. 

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care, a charity that has supported people living in Scotland with HIV and Hepatitis C for 25 years. 

Hamell On Trial: The Happiest Man in the World

Hamell On Trial: The Happiest Man in the World

Hamell has been working diligently on both a new album and a one-man show for the last couple of years after winning the prestigious Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh Festival F… 

Mike Lawrence: The Gingerbeard Man

Mike Lawrence: The Gingerbeard Man

You’ll laugh, he’ll cry. 

BBC: Radio 1 Comedy

BBC: Radio 1 Comedy

Radio 1 return to the Edinburgh Festival to present a night of the freshest comedy. 

Kipawa Comedy Fundraiser

Kipawa Comedy Fundraiser

The Fourth Kipawa Comedy Fundraiser will bring together some of the festival’s regular stand ups including Stephen Carlin to showcase their gags and raise some funds for Kipawa. 

The Result of a Man and His Ponderings

The Result of a Man and His Ponderings

Finlay can engage his house in conversation. 

The EU Explained (A Comedy)

The EU Explained (A Comedy)

The Eurozone is in meltdown. 

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Gangshow

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Gangshow

The Amused Moose Comedy Awards Gangshow is a showcase of previous contestants and winners of the Amused Moose Comedy Awards. 

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

The acts chosen from the London competition earlier this year are as varied as they are talented, representing the old and well-loved to the new and exciting. 

Huggers - Family Friendly Comedy and Cabaret

Huggers - Family Friendly Comedy and Cabaret

Following more packed houses at Melbourne, Brighton and Adelaide Festivals, the comedy and cabaret show returns to Edinburgh. 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

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. 

Daniel Sloss – Really...?! Extra Shows

Daniel Sloss – Really...?! Extra Shows

Due to massive demand, six extra, later, and quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man/half-Xbox. 

Edinburgh Book Fringe - Free

Edinburgh Book Fringe - Free

Word Power Books hosts free daily events with writers and activists from around the world in Edinburgh’s only independent and radical bookshop. 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

More merriment for anyone over six who enjoys stand-up comedy without rude words. 

Trinity College London on the Fringe

Trinity College London on the Fringe

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… 

The Man Who Almost Killed Himself

The Man Who Almost Killed Himself

The Man Who Almost Killed Himself is a funny and tragic true story inspired by the work of anthropologist Andrew Irving in Uganda and Eastern Africa. 

Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor - Special Previews

Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor - Special Previews

Al Murray’s One Man, One Guvnor is only in its preview stages, but already it is a spectacularly funny set. 

The Hibrow Comedy Hour

The Hibrow Comedy Hour

This was supposed to be a review of a stand-up comedy show. 

Fringe Fantasmic!

Fringe Fantasmic!

Local company Edinburgh Music Theatre return to the fringe for their annual production with a double offering, the first of which is Fringe Fantasmic. 

The HandleBards: The Comedy of Errors

The HandleBards: The Comedy of Errors

Four actors, four bicycles, 40 characters and a 2,000 mile adventure. 

Adrienne Truscott's Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!

Adrienne Truscott's Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!

Eight shows only! Winner Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013. 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

See the very best of the previous contestants, runners up and winners from the UK’s biggest and best comedy competition. 

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man in the World

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man in the World

Proops greets every guest that enters the theatre with a personal handshake, a touch that shocked and pleased the audience. 

Classical Accordion at the Fringe

Classical Accordion at the Fringe

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… 

Comedy: In Conversation with...

Comedy: In Conversation with...

 Fringe Central provides a series of free seminars and workshops for fringe participants looking to learn more about the industry and further their skills. 

Inge at the Fringe

Inge at the Fringe

People know Kansas-born William Inge for his full length plays made into successful movies. 

William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors

William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors

In the surreal world of Ephesus, mistaken identities and mishaps abound as Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio encounter their Ephesan doppelgangers, each unaware of the … 

The Bee-Man of Orn

The Bee-Man of Orn

With such a wonderful title, it’s a shame that The Bee-Man of Orn is not as thrilling as it sounds. 

The Man Who Loved Beer

The Man Who Loved Beer

Award winning spoken word artist Kevin P. 

Stand-Up Comedy Live @ Le Monde

Stand-Up Comedy Live @ Le Monde

The best stand-up comedy in the city from some of the hottest comics in the country - visit our website for full details: www.lemondehotel.co.uk/live 

Comedy With a Dyslexic Geordie

Comedy With a Dyslexic Geordie

Sean Turner, Jongleurs / Loaded Magazine Search for a Star Finalist 2013. 

Amused Moose Comedy's Laugh Off Final

Amused Moose Comedy's Laugh Off Final

Vote alongside international comedy cognoscenti, to raise aloft the hottest, breakthrough stars of tomorrow who battle brilliantly for fame, fortune, shiny moose trophies, plus £1… 

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

To say that Alternative Comedy Memorial Society is a cult phenomenon is an understatement… and to call it a showcase night would be wildly simplifying the interactive, experiment… 

A Bonanza of Festival Comedy and Cabaret

A Bonanza of Festival Comedy and Cabaret

A Sunday more like Saturday! The comedy version of a Mexican stand-off featuring a smorgasbord of classic international Fringe Comedy, with a selection of the very best acts from … 

A Robot Presents Comedy - Free

A Robot Presents Comedy - Free

The future. 

Afterhours Comedy

Afterhours Comedy

Laughter packed, legendary and unmissable in an awesome new roost and shimmering plumage, Afterhours again delights with another splendid sell-out season, showcasing the Fringe’s h… 

Shit of the Fringe

Shit of the Fringe

The Shit of the Fringe is a weird show to review. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

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… 

A to Z Improv Comedy

A to Z Improv Comedy

Jump on board the late night comedy roller coaster! Where will it go? Nobody knows! Based on audience suggestions, each show is unique and spontaneous. 

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Comedy Death: Comics Talking About Their Worst Gigs

Comedy Death does not immediately sound like a good idea: a chat show involving comedians talking about their worst ever gigs seems destined to merely extend that list - but someho… 

Nick Hodder: Insert Comedy Here

Nick Hodder: Insert Comedy Here

‘I was laughing so hard my face seized up. 

PBH's Free Fringe: 5 Characters in Search of a Guitar

PBH's Free Fringe: 5 Characters in Search of a Guitar

Musical comedy meets character comedy in the debut solo show from stand up and improviser, Jacky Wood. 

Got It Covered Comedy Hour

Got It Covered Comedy Hour

The stars of this years Fringe come together for an hour of madcap fun, with a new line-up every night! A mix of stand up, character and musical comedy, and cabaret all hosted by … 

POD Comedy

POD Comedy

Daily showcase of award-winning comedy, sketches, spoken word, music and variety acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Worst Show On the Fringe - Free

Worst Show On the Fringe - Free

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart and Tim Minchin . 

666 DSM: A Dark Comedy about Sanity, Society and Spirituality

666 DSM: A Dark Comedy about Sanity, Society and Spirituality

‘A deeply-felt and virtuosic shout in the darkness’ (John Cameron Mitchell, Creator/Director, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus). 

The Tight Six Comedy Showcase

The Tight Six Comedy Showcase

Harry Scott-Moncrieff, Faye Treacy, Steve Mclean and Oh Standfast mix comedy and cabaret to deliver much more than just another show. 

Gareth Richards: Comedy in the Key of Gareth

Gareth Richards: Comedy in the Key of Gareth

Join Gareth Richards, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2010, for his fifth solo show of hilarious stand-up, silly jokes and gorgeously low-key comedy songs. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers. 

James Freedman: Man of Steal

James Freedman: Man of Steal

After a lifetime studying hustlers, conmen and other thieves, ‘the world’s number one pickpocket’ (Time Out) is still an honest man. 

Critical! (A Sociopath’s Guide to Influencing Edinburgh Fringe Reviewers)

Critical! (A Sociopath’s Guide to Influencing Edinburgh Fringe Reviewers)

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… 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

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. 

Best of Oh So Funny - Free

Best of Oh So Funny - Free

The brilliant London comedy club comes to Edinburgh. 

Next Best Thing

Next Best Thing

Katie Davison and Jay Bennett, weary and elated respectively, open their show with an awkward blend of high-fives and handshakes and an argument over why they’re called The Nex… 

The Exeter Revue: Sketchy At Best

The Exeter Revue: Sketchy At Best

The most common mistake of a university comedy troupe, I have found, is the attempt to be too clever. 

Skeptics on the Fringe

Skeptics on the Fringe

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… 

The Assembly Rooms Very Best of the Fest

The Assembly Rooms Very Best of the Fest

Itison presents seven superb showcases featuring the very best comedy from across the Fringe. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn stand-up comedy performance on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

The bold claim made for itself by The Best of Irish Comedy immediately sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Having a look through the show’s previous guests, perhaps not: Da… 

Comedy Countdown

Comedy Countdown

Charmingly shambolic, Comedy Countdown promises a night of outrageous arithmetic and wacky wordplay. 

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Underbelly presents four of the biggest and brightest comedians all in one huge show, staged in the majestic McEwan Hall. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club's Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club's Midnight Show

The Midnight Comedy Club features different comedians each night showcasing their talents. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland. 

One Man Breaking Bad

One Man Breaking Bad

One Man Breaking Bad is impressionist Miles Allen’s attempt to squeeze 60 Breaking Bad episodes into 60 minutes. 

Pab, Comedy and Poetry

Pab, Comedy and Poetry

2014’s show welcomes you to take a seat and join Pab on a journey inspired by Gorey, Dahl, and Burton. 

Frank Skinner: Man in a Suit

Frank Skinner: Man in a Suit

‘Knob jokes with depth’ are the words that fifty-six year old Frank Skinner himself uses to describe his new stand up show Man in A Suit. 

Comedy Monkey

Comedy Monkey

An hour in the company of a unique and often-times challenging solo stand-up comedian. 

No Strings! An Improvised Comedy Musical...with Puppets!

No Strings! An Improvised Comedy Musical...with Puppets!

When improvisers from critically-acclaimed hits Showstoppers and Austentatious find themselves entangled on the improv stage, only their puppet friends can unravel the tales gaggin… 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

‘Laughs, heartbreak, war, regeneration, scented breezes, sparkling wit and the best dog puppet ever. 

#The Cult of Comedy presents

#The Cult of Comedy presents

10 minute tasters from four and five star shows, with exciting emerging talent. 

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

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 … 

Licence To Laugh Comedy Club

Licence To Laugh Comedy Club

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. 

Another Dead Man Walking

Another Dead Man Walking

A show which does not allow us to forget the contradictions of a civil and democratic society. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

An undemanding hour spent with a showcase variety of acts. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

CeilidhKids at the Fringe – Free!

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers. 

Soho Comedy Club at the Fringe

Soho Comedy Club at the Fringe

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… 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Gus Lymburn hosts Scotland’s Pick of The Fringe in this hour long comedy romp that is funny, witty and refreshingly original. 

Stuart Black – The Crossroads

Stuart Black – The Crossroads

The path of life is full of crossroads. 

Laugh Train Home Presents: Dropkick Comedy

Laugh Train Home Presents: Dropkick Comedy

Laugh Train Home brings together its favourite acts, with a different line-up each day, MC’d by Robyn Perkins. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

Join us for some afternoon delight in the Gardens. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Krispy Kreems (and Comedy!) 4U

Krispy Kreems (and Comedy!) 4U

The show everyone in Glasgow is flocking to! Fresh from their sold-out show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival, Marc Jennings and Stephen Buchanan (as seen on STV’s The Blether) make t… 

The Clean (As Possible) Comedy Show

The Clean (As Possible) Comedy Show

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… 

Choose Your Own Comedy Adventure

Choose Your Own Comedy Adventure

We are all, surely, familiar with the phenomenon of the choose your own adventure novel. 

The Man Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King

Dawn State’s sharp, modern adaptation of Kipling’s classic novella could be deemed a classic in itself. 

Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe

Now in its seventh year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s festival. 

Banjo Man

Banjo Man

It’s satisfying when a show delivers what it promises, but it’s a delight when a show gives more than it seems to offer. 

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: Showcase Show

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: Showcase Show

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. 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

See the very best of the previous contestants, runners up and winners from the UK’s biggest and best comedy competition. 

The Comedy Cow: Prime Cut

The Comedy Cow: Prime Cut

Free Fringe comedy can be a risky prospect but it can be a risk worth taking in service of finding a night worth seeing. 

We Love Comedy

We Love Comedy

We Love Comedy is back at the Fringe for a full run. 

Comedy Showdown - Free

Comedy Showdown - Free

A host of top comedians from across the Fringe battle it out for the audience’s approval and such.  

Huggers - Family Friendly Comedy and Cabaret

Huggers - Family Friendly Comedy and Cabaret

Following more packed houses at Melbourne, Brighton and Adelaide Festivals, the comedy and cabaret show returns to Edinburgh. 

Comedian Matt Henry and Friends: A State of the Art Comedy Event

Comedian Matt Henry and Friends: A State of the Art Comedy Event

We got your late night funny covered! Come and witness a fresh batch of Festival Fringe comedians every night. 

The Free Fringe Festival Outdoor Launch

The Free Fringe Festival Outdoor Launch

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 

Marc Burrows in the Ten Best Songs Of All Time - Free

Marc Burrows in the Ten Best Songs Of All Time - Free

Live and let die blares from the speakers as Marc Burrows circles the room, high-fiving everyone in sight. 

Black Faggot

Black Faggot

The examination of race and sexuality in theatre, though not uncommon today, could be seen as controversial and ‘not for everybody’. 

Man Enough

Man Enough

Chris is 18 years old, gay, and in search of fun and attention. 

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

Big Value Comedy Show (Early) promises two hours of comedy gold with four young stars of tomorrow. 

Big Value Comedy Show - Lunchtime

Big Value Comedy Show - Lunchtime

Come and join us for lunchtime laughs at a special Big Value bargain sized ticket price. 

FanFiction Comedy

FanFiction Comedy

Big-time book nerd Lev Grossman once told Time magazine that “fan fiction is what literature might look like if it were reinvented from scratch after a nuclear apocalypse by a band… 

Big Value Comedy Show - Late

Big Value Comedy Show - Late

Established as one of the most exciting shows at the Fringe, Big Value brings you the best of the breakthrough talent. 

The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

A week into the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and I’m sure that most parents have had to endure fairies, talking animals and patronising presenters, all for their little darlings. 

Comedy Allsorts: Variety for Kids

Comedy Allsorts: Variety for Kids

The best of family Fringe fun is delivered in an hour of madcap antics in this exceptional, something for everyone variety show. 

Fat Controller Comedy

Fat Controller Comedy

Dealing with the weighty themes of the day, from the ethics of IVF to Trans-Siberian Railway toilette etiquette, Ben Clover, Geoff Marsh and Farrell MacKenzie sequentially chew the… 

A World Beyond Man

A World Beyond Man

In 1912, Captain Georgy Brusilov sailed to the Arctic. 

Katsura Sunshine, Sit Down Comedy - Japanese Style!

Katsura Sunshine, Sit Down Comedy - Japanese Style!

Sunshine is a very experienced performer in the traditional Japanese art form of comic storytelling, Rakugo. 

Neel Kolhatkar in GENeration comedY

Neel Kolhatkar in GENeration comedY

Neel Kolhatker is a young Australian comic whose material, implicit in the name, is based on his observations about issues affecting his generation. 

Goose (An Odd New One-Man Comedy Whodunit)

Goose (An Odd New One-Man Comedy Whodunit)

How do you go about describing Goose (An Odd One-Man Comedy Whodunnit)? It’s one of those shows that you just have to see with your own eyes to understand it’s sheer awesomenes… 

Peter Straker Black Magic

Peter Straker Black Magic

Peter Straker’s arrived in Edinburgh ladies and gentlemen. 

Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)

Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)

The title of Reduced Shakespeare’s show is accurate to the point of pedantry. 

About 2.5% Ginger Comedy Showcase - Free

About 2.5% Ginger Comedy Showcase - Free

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… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

I didn’t expect to be hearing hard-hitting political satire this afternoon, but wow, that was actually quite a good Tibet joke. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

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. 

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

The Rat Pack Stand Up Comedy features swing hits and a changing line up of comedians from the Fringe catalogue. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Comedy presents a stand-up show featuring the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Burlesque requires a careful blend of elements. 

One Man Lord of the Rings

One Man Lord of the Rings

Are you a huge fan of The Lord of the Rings? If so, look no further, this will be the highlight of your Fringe experience. 

The Birdmann: A Man Like No Man

The Birdmann: A Man Like No Man

Internationally infamous comedy concert for fun and freedom flying to the future fantastic. 

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Heading to a bookshop in the middle of the fringe festival might seem an obvious choice to get a little peace and quiet. 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

Children will love this fun spectacle of bubble-blowing and even grown-ups will be impressed by the Amazing Bubble Man’s feats; not ten minutes into the show, I heard a Dad in fr… 

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark

Comedy in the Dark is exactly what it sounds like. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

**** (Scotsman) ***** (BroadwayBaby. 

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy

2013’s sell-out hit returns with top comedians on stage for the whole show, freewheeling stand-up and live Rat Pack music. 

Twice as Nice Comedy @ Maggie's Chamber

Twice as Nice Comedy @ Maggie's Chamber

The ever-popular pub The Three Sisters is a fun place to wander into and pass a couple of hours (especially when it’s raining), and you could do worse than climbing up to Maggie’s … 

White Man's Burden

White Man's Burden

Not sure what colour you are? Join us. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK’s best newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show. 

101 Comedy Club - Free

101 Comedy Club - Free

‘Funny. 

Jody Kamali: One Man Variety Show

Jody Kamali: One Man Variety Show

A spectacular variety show featuring a plethora of unforgettable characters, performed and hosted by one man from Bristol. 

The Comedy Zone

The Comedy Zone

The Comedy Zone is a showcase night that comes with more than it’s fair share of prestige, and no little amount of pressure. 

Dylan Thomas Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Dylan Thomas Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Over 80,000 people worldwide have enjoyed this critically-acclaimed production which included sell-out seasons at London’s Lyric Hammersmith, Off-Broadway and Sydney Opera House. 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

Catch four of the hottest new acts on the comedy circuit in the 10th year of the Pleasance’s Comedy Reserve, supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund. 

Black Grace

Black Grace

Black Grace is touted as New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance group and they certainly live up to this title. 

Dan Nightingale is Trying His Best Not to Be a Dick

Dan Nightingale is Trying His Best Not to Be a Dick

After a hilarious pre-show announcement which tells the audience to prepare themselves for an “extravaganza”, Dan Nightingale has set the bar for himself considerably high. 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

The line-up of this comedy showcase changes daily, making each viewing unique. 

Aye Right? How No?: The Comedy Countdown to the Referendum with Vladimir McTavish & Keir McAllister

Aye Right? How No?: The Comedy Countdown to the Referendum with Vladimir McTavish & Keir McAllister

Tensions are building north of the border. 

Tom Craine: Thoughts On Love (By a Man With None of the Answers)

Tom Craine: Thoughts On Love (By a Man With None of the Answers)

After much consideration and persuasion, Tom Craine became a columnist for Cosmopolitan where he writes about love and dating. 

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In

It’s back. 

Sam Simmons: Death of a Sails-Man

Sam Simmons: Death of a Sails-Man

The king of surrealist stand-up, Sam Simmons, brings his incredible and irreverent style to the Udderbelly in Death of a Sails Man, the gut-achingly funny tale of a windsurfer lost… 

Black is the Color of My Voice

Black is the Color of My Voice

Apphia Campbell brings an all-encompassing presence to the stage during this solo performance. 

One Man Star Wars

One Man Star Wars

Much of Ross’s childhood was spent in a galaxy far, far away, watching Star Wars videos over – and over – and over again. 

Brooks Wheelan Falls Back on Stand-Up Comedy

Brooks Wheelan Falls Back on Stand-Up Comedy

Fresh from proudly posting on Twitter news of his firing from “Saturday Night Live,” Mr. Wheelan will kick off this makeshift stand-up tour in Brooklyn. 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

Returning for its tenth season, the critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, everyday. 

Comedy at the Grocery

Comedy at the Grocery

Comedy takes over at this bodega turned music hall as Julian Kiani hosts stand-up from Dan St. Germain, Jim Tews, Megan Gailey and others. 

Grift Comedy

Grift Comedy

Mike Finoia hosts some of New York’s best stand-ups, with performances from Michael Che, Dov Davidoff, Lynne Koplitz, Kurt Metzger, Jay Nog and Missy Baker. 

Ray Shell - Back To Black II

Ray Shell - Back To Black II

Ray Shell is a delight, as ever. 

Fast Break Comedy

Fast Break Comedy

Carolyn Castiglia and Khalid A. 

Max Silvestri Releases His Album: A Comedy Show and Party

Max Silvestri Releases His Album: A Comedy Show and Party

The host of the excellent Williamsburg show “Big Terrific,” Mr. Silverstri celebrates his new stand-up album, “King Piglet.”  

University of Brighton Graduate Show

University of Brighton Graduate Show

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… 

Comedy as a Second Language Seventh Anniversary

Comedy as a Second Language Seventh Anniversary

This beloved East Village show celebrates its anniversary with another marathon show — dozens of comedians will perform in the tiny backroom for a night that usually stretche… 

Rockit! Brighton Showcase

Rockit! Brighton Showcase

A must for live music fans of all ages, this is your chance to catch the next generation of Brighton & Hove musicians live on stage! This Rockit! Brighton showcase will feature you… 

Brighton Fashion Week Launch

Brighton Fashion Week Launch

Brighton Fashion Week Launch followed by Showtime with Cabaret Boheme. See websites for more details: www.brightonspiegeltent.com www.brightonfashionweek.com 

Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black

A former member of the ’90s sketch troupe the State, Mr. 

Brighton Fringe Urban Artfest

Brighton Fringe Urban Artfest

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 … 

King of the Fringe

King of the Fringe

Having never been to a Drag King pageant before I was not entirely sure what to expect from King of the Fringe. 

Children's Shows and Workshops

Children's Shows and Workshops

A celebration of children and young people in the Performing Arts featuring theatre, literature, music and movement. 

Mobile Neon Workshops: Brighton 2014

Mobile Neon Workshops: Brighton 2014

For Brighton Fringe 2014, Neon Workshops are bringing their mobile facility down to host a weekend of workshops. 

Brighton Product Lab Design Exhibition

Brighton Product Lab Design Exhibition

Brighton University are proud to present their final year product designers in this years Brighton Fringe. 

Brighton Writes

Brighton Writes

Brighton Writes presents a series of literary events, including: (8 May) ‘Competitions and the Journey to Publication’ - a salon to discuss the role of competitions in writers�… 

Brighton Writes

Brighton Writes

Brighton Writes presents a series of literary events, including: (daytime) flash fiction writing workshop ‘A Story in a Day’, with Linda McVeigh, winner of the Asham Award in 2… 

The Man Who Stole The Circus

The Man Who Stole The Circus

Only one man can own the circus. 

Man Up, Jonny Fluffypunk

Man Up, Jonny Fluffypunk

A poignant, defiantly lo-fi expedition to the heart of late-onset responsibility and the struggle for self-belief, with a nationally renowned stand-up poet, a cardboard suitcase an… 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

Imagine you’re a sausage. 

What the Hell - The Gastronomical Comedy

What the Hell - The Gastronomical Comedy

‘What The Hell’ is a mash-up of a modern story about an Italian man’s journey to London, and the first canticle of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy: an epic poem about a journey… 

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or just for fun. 

How to: Run a Venue at Brighton Fringe

How to: Run a Venue at Brighton Fringe

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… 

Bite2: Brighton and Hove Youth Poets v MCs

Bite2: Brighton and Hove Youth Poets v MCs

Welcome to the cutting edge of word. 

Brighton to Palestine with ♥ Love

Brighton to Palestine with ♥ Love

Brighton to Palestine with ♥ Love Brighton and Palestinian Artists Together فناني برايتون و فلسطين معا A sparkling evening of music and performance art b… 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids is a first-rate comedy show for children and adults alike. 

Next Best Thing

Next Best Thing

Brand new female comedy double act. 

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock In!

The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock In!

‘The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In’ is a brand new breed of comedy club. 

Brighton Pub Plays

Brighton Pub Plays

No more than 10 minutes each, Brighton Pub Plays are actually performed in the bar area of pubs. 

Brighton YMCA Creative Showcase

Brighton YMCA Creative Showcase

A fascinating and exciting collection of artwork created by Brighton YMCA residents. 

St Lucia on the Fringe: Launch Reception

St Lucia on the Fringe: Launch Reception

Celebrating the launch of ‘Fringe St Lucia’ at the ‘official’ Fringe St Lucia venue. 

Brighton's First Plant Recycling Plant

Brighton's First Plant Recycling Plant

Come along to a fun and friendly Plantswap and exchange of anything horticultural. 

Chicks and Giggles Comedy Anniversary Show

Chicks and Giggles Comedy Anniversary Show

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. 

The Greatest Shows on Earth

The Greatest Shows on Earth

A dress-up sing-along celebration of everyone’s favourite musicals. 

About Comedy: Stand-up Comedy Course

About Comedy: Stand-up Comedy Course

Learn stand-up comedy on this two-day course plus graduation show,with our comedian and writer tutor Jay Sodagar. 

About Comedy: Stand-up Comedy Course

About Comedy: Stand-up Comedy Course

Learn stand-up comedy on this two day stand-up comedy course, which also includes a performance in a Fringe graduation show. 

Punk Comedy

Punk Comedy

Fresh from supporting cult Aussie stand-up Steve Hughes on 2 consecutive UK National Tours, Kiwi comic Sully O’Sullivan heads to Brighton, the bastion of alternative society, with … 

The Shakespeare Heptet Fringe Show

The Shakespeare Heptet Fringe Show

As a Bard-olator, I was keen to see this show. 

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

1820: Having left St Mary’s Home for Penitent Women, Betsy’s engaged by town knobs, to “keep” developer Thomas Kemp’s house. 

Brighton and Sussex Medic Revue

Brighton and Sussex Medic Revue

The BSMS Medic Revue is back again after 7 sell-out years with a brand new show! This comedy performance encompasses medical humour in the form of sketches, live music and videos, … 

BANGS! A Comedy Double-Cassette Taping With Ophira Eisenberg

BANGS! A Comedy Double-Cassette Taping With Ophira Eisenberg

Ms. Eisenberg, host of NPR’s “Ask Me Another,” records a new hour of storytelling and stand-up. 

Sell Your Show on the Fringe

Sell Your Show on the Fringe

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. 

Brighton Photomarathon

Brighton Photomarathon

A photography competition with a twist: you have 12 hours to take 12 photos on 12 given topics. 

Terry Garoghan is the Man in Slacks

Terry Garoghan is the Man in Slacks

59-year-old Terry of ‘Brighton the Musical’ fame, Sony Gold award-winner for his ‘Last Bus to Whitehawk’ radio show and Guinness World record holder, happily sings and chats about … 

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Scott Aukerman hosts a live taping of this funny and popular podcast (which is also an IFC show), welcoming comedian guests as well as quirky characters for an improv-heavy show. 

Matt Green: Matt Green Comedy

Matt Green: Matt Green Comedy

Fringe Review’s ‘Pick of the Fringe’ Matt Green returns to Brighton with another brilliant show. 

Out of Nowhere Comedy Impro Troupe

Out of Nowhere Comedy Impro Troupe

We are a comedy impro troupe based in Bournemouth. 

Live Roller Derby: Brighton Rockers

Live Roller Derby: Brighton Rockers

Discover roller derby: a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on roller skates. 

The Fishing Museum's Fringe of Fun

The Fishing Museum's Fringe of Fun

Puppet shows each followed by a treasure hunt. 

The Wine & Whisky Comedy Show

The Wine & Whisky Comedy Show

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. 

How Brighton Changed the World

How Brighton Changed the World

Brighton’s creativity and influence has spread far and wide. 

Brighton Fringe Focus Groups

Brighton Fringe Focus Groups

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! 

Trouble with Comedy

Trouble with Comedy

“It sometimes seems as if everyone on the circuit has a story about Coggers” (The Guardian). 

Foil, Arms & Hog: Irish Sketch Comedy

Foil, Arms & Hog: Irish Sketch Comedy

So, Foil, Arms and Hog are my new favourite people. 

Made In Brighton

Made In Brighton

The Great Escape and Brighton Spiegeltent present Made in Brighton’s welcome party. 

Funny Peculiar: Eccentric Brighton Tour

Funny Peculiar: Eccentric Brighton Tour

The tour, led by two hapless guides, focuses on the more eccentric characters who have lived and worked in Brighton and explores the nature of eccentricity itself. 

Notorious Women of Brighton

Notorious Women of Brighton

Wilful princesses, Music Hall stars, headstrong courtesans, entrepreneurs, Brighton has always attracted women who dare do things differently. 

The Colin Hoult Shows

The Colin Hoult Shows

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. 

Lewis Black Presents: Big Stars, Big Cure An Unforgettable Night of Comedy and Music to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

Lewis Black Presents: Big Stars, Big Cure An Unforgettable Night of Comedy and Music to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

Mr. 

The Original Brighton Cemetery Tour

The Original Brighton Cemetery Tour

Visit another world! Explore history,nature and art,strolling through the Woodvale and Extra-Mural Cemeteries. 

Sunday Assembly Brighton

Sunday Assembly Brighton

Sunday Assembly is a global network of super people who want to make the most of this one life we know we have. 

The Original Brighton Cemetery Tour

The Original Brighton Cemetery Tour

Visit another world! Explore history, nature and art: spectacular memorials in dramatic landscaped parkland, with a cast of remarkable characters from Brighton’s past. 

Red Brick Comedy Club

Red Brick Comedy Club

The finest, funniest late-night stand-up on the Fringe. 

Best of British Gala Concert

Best of British Gala Concert

Have your flags at the ready as the Roedean Community musicians sweep you away with ‘Pomp and Circumstance’, ‘Zadok the Priest’, ‘Rule Britannia’, Elgar’s ‘Sea Pictures’, ‘Nimrod’ … 

Brighton Station Tours - Limited Spaces

Brighton Station Tours - Limited Spaces

These amazing tours only happen during Brighton Fringe. 

Brighton's Hidden Mysteries Tour

Brighton's Hidden Mysteries Tour

Brighton’s most imaginative tour. 

Red Brick Comedy Club

Red Brick Comedy Club

The best late-night stand-up on the Fringe. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

This revolving showcase of Brighton Fringe’s top comedians sees five different acts performing short sets every night throughout the festival. 

Characters of Brighton

Characters of Brighton

Gulliver’s Hotel in Kemp Town are exhibiting Fine Art by Terry Horton, consisting of approximately thirteen Oil Paintings. 

Love Brighton? Then Visit This Studio

Love Brighton? Then Visit This Studio

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… 

The Cult of Comedy Presents

The Cult of Comedy Presents

Showcasing the best Brighton Fringe has to offer with different comedians every night. 

The Marlborough Fringe Street Party

The Marlborough Fringe Street Party

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

Fringe City

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. 

Famous Brighton Back Passages

Famous Brighton Back Passages

Brighton’s most legendary walking tour introduces you to an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, some unfamiliar even to local residents. 

Fringe City

Fringe City

Experience what Brighton Fringe is all about at our free outdoor showcase. 

Fringe City Family Picnic

Fringe City Family Picnic

Join us for a family picnic in Pavilion Gardens. 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

The basement of Komedia is buzzing as soon as I enter; this is the place to be for stand up comedy in the South (or so I’ve been told). 

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: Nautical but Nice

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus: Nautical but Nice

I can’t stop grinning as I leave the church. 

Brighton: The Ultimate Destination

Brighton: The Ultimate Destination

We consider Brighton as a place where it is possible to break free from the constraints of a restrictive society, gain a healthy constitution, a good education and stage your own d… 

Brighton's Brightest Boozers

Brighton's Brightest Boozers

Historically and visually interesting city centre pub walk. Not a dedicated pub crawl but we will sample a couple en route. Drinks not included. Over 18s only please. 

Brighton's Window & The Singing Barber

Brighton's Window & The Singing Barber

Brighton’s Window is a unique platform for vocalists, pianists and great musicians. 

Krater Comedy Club

Krater Comedy Club

Komedia’s award-winning Krater Comedy Club has been described as “THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy” by The Independent and has been winner of Chortle’s Best C… 

The Deepest Man

The Deepest Man

“The Twilight Zone” meets media critique meets psychological portraiture in this thought-provoking experiment from 3-Legged Dog, a company known for … 

The Very Best of Late Night Gimp Fight

The Very Best of Late Night Gimp Fight

The Gimps bring the very best of their depraved award-winning minds to Brighton. 

Fringe Club

Fringe Club

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 

Brooklyn Comedy Festival Presents: An Evening in the City

Brooklyn Comedy Festival Presents: An Evening in the City

The producers of last year’s inaugural Brooklyn Comedy Festival continue their cultivation of the city’s best comedy. 

Only in Brighton...

Only in Brighton...

What connects Abba & the Portuguese Revolution? Mount Everest and a Hove supermarket? A stained wall and the genesis of a global brand? What’s the story behind a same-sex wedding i… 

Fringe Club

Fringe Club

As a child of rural Somerset, I am no stranger to folk music. 

Brighton's Victorian Sewer Tours

Brighton's Victorian Sewer Tours

The Southern Water Brighton Sewer Tour offers the unique experience of visiting a working sewer that deals with millions of litres of waste every day. 

Absolutely Brighton: the Brighton Story

Absolutely Brighton: the Brighton Story

Explore hidden Brighton on this 90 minute walking tour of Brighton’s fascinating old town. 

Wham City Comedy Tour

Wham City Comedy Tour

The Baltimore arts collective and comedy troupe Wham City, which recently had its Adult Swim debut, swings through Brooklyn on its  national tour. 

A New Fun Way to Discover Brighton

A New Fun Way to Discover Brighton

Our guided tours take you to all the best places that Brighton has to offer. 

The Tight Six Comedy ShowcaseE (London Preview)

The Tight Six Comedy ShowcaseE (London Preview)

THE TIGHT SIX COMEDY SHOWCASE (Edinburgh Preview) The Buffalo Bar, Islington, N1 1RU April 27th 8pm - 10. 

Best of Friends

Best of Friends

Best of Friends’ writer and producer Nick Fogarty has proved his dedication and great stamina to this musical project. 

Little Mac, Little Mac, You're The Very Man!

Little Mac, Little Mac, You're The Very Man!

Less Than Rent’s current production Little Mac, Little Mac, You’re The Very Man! is billed as ‘an adventure-capitalist rodeo. 

The Best of Village Pub Theatre

The Best of Village Pub Theatre

Edinburgh’s revered Traverse Theatre has, for many years, defined itself as “Scotland’s new writing theatre”, regularly giving over its stages to a variety of new voices … 

Comedy as a Second Language

Comedy as a Second Language

At this trusty weekly show, tucked into the tiny back room of a bar in the East Village, the host Chesley Calloway and the booker Rebecca Trent welcome big-name stars and promising… 

The Box: A Black Comedy

The Box: A Black Comedy

(previews start on April 11; opens on April 16) As the city amends its policing policies and settles lawsuits contesting the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk tacti… 

Ginger Comedy Bunker

Ginger Comedy Bunker

Fresh from sell-out successes in Perth and Dundee, the team behind ‘Live at the Zero’ and ‘The Banter Bunker’ join forces with Ginger Ale Comedy to bring you a fantastic night of s… 

West End Comedy Pub Crawl

West End Comedy Pub Crawl

A festival institution which always sells out fast! Get yer walkin’ boots on and join the mob as we navigate you through four bars. 

Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television

Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television

After being “sent off” the Soccer AM sofa last year for misbehaving, Chris wonders whether he really is the Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning TV – not to mention, whethe… 

Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group

The hue of blue is immediately recognizable, as are the characters, thanks to the ubiquity that comes with commercials, Jay Leno and the like. 

Character Man

Character Man

In this solo show, Jim Brochu blends cabaret, theater and scrapbooks to recall stage colleagues and inspirations like David Burns, Jack Gilford and Barney Martin (among many others… 

Bookshop Comedy Encore to the End of August

Bookshop Comedy Encore to the End of August

Fringe is not over yet! Your last chance to see the pick of the Fringe with the most outrageous fringe stories. 

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

The 33rd Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. 

The Free Fringe and Jam House Closing Event for All Fringe Performers

The Free Fringe and Jam House Closing Event for All Fringe Performers

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. 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the Fringe

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. 

Cadenza at the Fringe

Cadenza at the Fringe

Dvorak Mass in D, Rutter Gloria and Britten Rejoice in the Lamb performed by one of Scotland’s most exciting choirs. 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be a rewarding experience, but is also a mammoth undertaking. 

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

The WeGotTickets MCA return to the Cowbarn for two showcases of the UK’s best emerging and established musical comedy acts. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! Free! It's the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! Free! It's the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show

Two hour charity variety show includes presentation of three annual Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards. 

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

Musical Comedy Awards Showcase

The MCA promotes five acts in one evening with the intention of increasing their exposure in a lively environment, with a healthy sense of competition to aid the fun. 

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Fringe Guide to Running a Venue

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be hugely rewarding, but is also a mammoth undertaking. 

How To Do a Show at the Fringe

How To Do a Show at the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open festival in the world. 

Comedy Gala 2013: In Aid of Waverley Care

Comedy Gala 2013: In Aid of Waverley Care

The Playhouse, one of Edinburgh’s grandest venues, played host to the annual Comedy Gala; the biggest show of the festival boasting some of the biggest names in comedy. 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society AGM

New date, time and location. 

Best New Sketch Act 2013: The Final

Best New Sketch Act 2013: The Final

A reliable vein of new talent since its inception in 1988, the So You Think You’re Funny? comedy awards have provided a steady stream of ingenious new acts. 

The Man Who Thought the Moon Would Fall Out of the Sky

The Man Who Thought the Moon Would Fall Out of the Sky

A riotous evening of laughter, live music and a magical story that may or may not be true. A real-life fairy tale followed by a right old knees up. 

The Spooky Man in History

The Spooky Man in History

Big, bold, bible-black, bilious . 

The Hard Man

The Hard Man

The life story of Jimmy Boyle, who in his younger years was a notorious criminal, was first staged back in 1977 at the Traverse. 

Comedy Countdown

Comedy Countdown

See comedians pitted against each other in something almost resembling everybody’s favourite teatime quiz! Previous contestants included Mark Watson, Sarah Millican, Richard Herrin… 

Black T-shirt Collection

Black T-shirt Collection

A global story about brotherhood from Nigerian boutiques to Egyptian street markets, British nightclubs to Chinese sweatshops, from Fringe First winner Inua Ellams (The 14th Tale) … 

The Fringe Fair

The Fringe Fair

An opportunity to interact with key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies. 

Royal Mile Book Fringe

Royal Mile Book Fringe

Join the banter with some of the most outspoken writers in independent Scottish publishing. 

Comedy Countdown

Comedy Countdown

Witness comedians pitted against each other in something resembling everybody’s favourite teatime quiz! Hosted by Dan Atkinson. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! So It Goes - John Fleming's Comedy Blog Chat Show

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! So It Goes - John Fleming's Comedy Blog Chat Show

Hottest Fringe comedy acts chat with John Fleming, ‘the Boswell of the alternative comedy scene’ (Chortle. 

Amazing Charity Comedy Gala

Amazing Charity Comedy Gala

A collection of the biggest names in comedy gather for a phenomenally funny marathon show in support of the Wooden Spoon Society children’s charity. 

Brighton Fringe: Take Part 2014

Brighton Fringe: Take Part 2014

Come and find out about participating in Brighton Fringe, England’s largest arts festival. 

What Fringe Next?

What Fringe Next?

Where to go next? Hear from, and meet, performing companies and venues who have recently experienced other Fringe festivals. 

What Fringe Next?

What Fringe Next?

Where to go next? Make the most of your Edinburgh experience and meet performing companies and venues who have recently experienced other Fringe festivals. 

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Final

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Final

Grab your hot tickets for this prestigious final, to vote alongside international talent scouts for breakthrough stars of tomorrow amongst 2013’s Top Ten Fringe comedy shows, battl… 

Piracy! Comedy on the High C's

Piracy! Comedy on the High C's

Pirates, exclamation mark. 

Loud & Proud on the Fringe

Loud & Proud on the Fringe

Scotland’s first and foremost LGBT choir returned to the Fringe with a selection of a cappella music which stirred the soul. 

Fringe Festivals Around the World

Fringe Festivals Around the World

A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from Fringe Festival Directors from around the world. 

World Fringe Fair

World Fringe Fair

Meet other Fringe Festivals from across the globe and find out how you can take part. 

Horse & Louis' Comedy Bingo! - FREE

Horse & Louis' Comedy Bingo! - FREE

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! 

Funny Women Pop Up Fringe

Funny Women Pop Up Fringe

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. 

Jay Rayner: A Greedy Man in a Hungry World

Jay Rayner: A Greedy Man in a Hungry World

A witty hour with Observer restaurant critic and One Show regular Jay Rayner as he takes apart the conventional wisdom in foodie-circles on how we’ll feed ourselves in the 21st C… 

Meet the Comedy Casting Director: Nicky Bligh

Meet the Comedy Casting Director: Nicky Bligh

Spotlight host a Q&A with leading comedy casting director Nicky Bligh. 

The Fringe Comedy Academy: Class of 2013

The Fringe Comedy Academy: Class of 2013

Join the graduates of the Fringe Comedy Academy, a unique project supporting the development of emerging comedy talent. 

Black Rubix Theatre Presents: Freddie Starr Ate My Hamster

Black Rubix Theatre Presents: Freddie Starr Ate My Hamster

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… 

Producers' Panel - Life After the Fringe

Producers' Panel - Life After the Fringe

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… 

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

When it comes to variety shows, it’s often the case that each act is really just shamelessly attempting to entice bigger crowds to their own solo shows, suddenly amazed that they h… 

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Page to stage adaptations are nothing new but a sixty-three year old comic strip developing into a stage musical is certainly unconventional. 

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit

A variety show isn’t just a very pleasant smattering of tasters, but a study in miniature of what comedians are finding funny these days. 

Blind Mirth Improv Comedy

Blind Mirth Improv Comedy

Although the Fringe offers up a slew of improvised comedy year after year, the youthful set of comics behind Blind Mirth succeed in providing a unique input into the somewhat satur… 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

At a time when making a name in the world of stand-up comedy is at its most difficult, 8 young hopefuls, whittled down from hundreds, came together to compete for the distinguished… 

Comedy, Evolved

Comedy, Evolved

Think Twilight Zone meets Monty Python with a dash of farce. 

Stick Man

Stick Man

Wouldn’t you love to see a socially awkward stick-thin man tell jokes and play you funny songs? Rick Wood returns after last year’s four-star show with observational stand-up and h… 

Best Kept Secrets

Best Kept Secrets

An ordinary woman sits on a park bench reading a newspaper. 

The Alternative Comedy Experience

The Alternative Comedy Experience

With a formidable line-up and a jam-packed room in the Stand’s main auditorium, the Alternative Comedy Experience was always going to be one of the most promising comedy events i… 

Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit

Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit

I just want to first make sure that we’re on level ground here: I think Barnardo’s is super. 

The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

The Boy with Tape on his Face - ‘Amazing’ (Scotsman), hosts pick-of-the-fringe 2011 and 2012 show. 

The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Hosted by Roy Walker (ITV’s Catchphrase). 

A Young Man Dressed As a Gorilla Dressed As an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 5

A Young Man Dressed As a Gorilla Dressed As an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for Fifty-Six Minutes and Then Leaves... 5

Before this show, every time I walked past the nondescript sign on Nicolson Street imploring me to give the Scientologists a try, I was tempted to stop. 

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

The Chortle Student Comedy Awards is a one night only Fringe show, in which eight contestants compete for the grand prize of £2000 and the title of Best New Chortle Comedian. 

4Play Comedy

4Play Comedy

One week only! James O’Connor, Dalia Malek, and special guests will spread a variety of comedic love with an occasional sprinkling of dark humour into the ether! Come along, laugh,… 

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe

This show offers a wide variety of acts that are sure to excite and amuse all the family. 

Edinburgh Book Fringe

Edinburgh Book Fringe

World Power Books is Scotland’s most famous radical independent bookshop, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, and host of the Edinburgh Book Fringe. 

Daniel Sloss - Stand-Up (Extra Shows!)

Daniel Sloss - Stand-Up (Extra Shows!)

Due to massive demand six extra, later, quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man, half-Xbox. 

Exploring the Best of Young British Novelists

Exploring the Best of Young British Novelists

Enliven your literary knowledge with tales young novelists are spinning. 

Edinburgh Book Fringe

Edinburgh Book Fringe

Join writers, comedians and activists from around the world in Word Power Books, Edinburgh’s independent radical bookshop. 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

Kids’ comedy is harder than you’d think. 

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

Watching James Campbell launch into his family friendly stand-up routine makes one wonder why there are not more stand-ups for children around. 

I Knew a Man Called Livingstone

I Knew a Man Called Livingstone

A beautifully imagined and powerful performance telling the story of David Livingstone from the perspective of his African friends. 

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

University Professors at the Fringe Networking Event

Fringe University believes that the Edinburgh Fringe makes an excellent classroom. 

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The ACMS marches on Edinburgh in pursuit of Noble Failure and tainted glory. 

Fringe Comedy Academy: In Conversation With...

Fringe Comedy Academy: In Conversation With...

The Fringe Society chats with comedians at the top of their game. 

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society “Genuinely alternative and properly comedic” - The G… 

Classical Accordion at the Fringe

Classical Accordion at the Fringe

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… 

Dave Bailey and Friends Comedy Hour

Dave Bailey and Friends Comedy Hour

Comedian Dave Bailey ‘definitely funny and loads of good gags’ (BAFTA) performs 30 minutes of stand-up and is supported by two top comedians from the circuit doing 15 minute se… 

Scotsman Best of the Fest

Scotsman Best of the Fest

Best of Fest presents five acts (and one emcee) crowned with four-or five-star reviews by the Scotsman newspaper. 

Scotsman Best of the Fest

Scotsman Best of the Fest

The only best of the fest show to consist entirely of performers given four or five star reviews in Scotland’s national newspaper. 

Quest For Comedy!

Quest For Comedy!

A daring journey through the jungle of humour, around the swamps of spontaneity, ending in a motorcycle chase through the canyons of wit and a race to the tomb of the long-dead kin… 

BiDiNG TiME - Various Shows

BiDiNG TiME - Various Shows

International experiment sharing a story about a woman called Thyme, with local interpretations. 

Celebrating 40 Years of the Fringe Firsts

Celebrating 40 Years of the Fringe Firsts

The Pleasance in association with The Scotsman celebrates the Fringe First Awards with four readings, one from each decade. 

Shit of the Fringe

Shit of the Fringe

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 … 

Moraletry - PBH's Free Fringe

Moraletry - PBH's Free Fringe

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. 

Mark Stephenson: Half Man Half Amazing

Mark Stephenson: Half Man Half Amazing

Time Out’s One to Watch 2013; Chortle Best Newcomer nominee; second place in Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Mark is ‘an exhilarating new voice on the comedy circuit’ (Spoo… 

The Assembly Rooms The Very Best of the Fest

The Assembly Rooms The Very Best of the Fest

Four superb showcases featuring the very best comedy from across the Fringe. 

Barry's Audio Tour of the Fringe

Barry's Audio Tour of the Fringe

This downloadable tour invites you into the Fringe’s histories, through intimate anecdotes from veteran performers like Arthur Smith and Simon Munnery. 

BattleActs! Improvised Comedy - Free

BattleActs! Improvised Comedy - Free

Multi five-star, Time Out Critic’s Choice, Smirnoff Hot Picks. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

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… 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club's Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club's Midnight Show

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. 

Comedy Death: True Horror Stories from the Circuit

Comedy Death: True Horror Stories from the Circuit

It’s human nature that we tend to take more interest in people’s failures than their successes. 

Best of the Bongo

Best of the Bongo

From the esteemed roster of clubnights at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club, a choice selection of the best nights in town during August, with Confusion Is Sex, Four Corners, Messenger Soun… 

Norwegians of Comedy

Norwegians of Comedy

From the country that gave the world fjords, A-Ha and open sandwiches comes Lars and Martin with their stand-up comedy act Norwegians of Comedy. 

Licence to Laugh Comedy Club - Free

Licence to Laugh Comedy Club - Free

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. 

Pekka and Strangebone's Comedy Showpiece

Pekka and Strangebone's Comedy Showpiece

WTF?: An acronym that perfectly sums up this completely bonkers comedic showcase. 

BattleActs! Improvised Comedy - Free

BattleActs! Improvised Comedy - Free

Time Out Critics’ Choice. 

Bourke and No Hair

Bourke and No Hair

Mary is married to Simon . 

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man In The World

Greg Proops: The Smartest Man In The World

Is Greg Proops the smartest man in the world? Well, his 2013 Fringe show would certainly make you believe it. 

Bristol Improv Presents... / PBH's Free Fringe

Bristol Improv Presents... / PBH's Free Fringe

Watching actors improvise can be the most fun thing ever. 

The Bear Pit Comedy Podcast podcast

The Bear Pit Comedy Podcast podcast

The Bear Pit Comedy Podcast podcast is made up to bring you its legendary lunchtime chat show podcast featuring the most fantastic and incredible acts from this year’s Fringe. 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

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 … 

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Gangshow

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Gangshow

The thing about the Moose Comedy Awards Gangshow is that it’s never the same – but you can always count on it to be entertaining. 

A to Z Improv Comedy - Free

A to Z Improv Comedy - Free

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. 

Hot Dub Time Machine. Best. Party. Ever.

Hot Dub Time Machine. Best. Party. Ever.

“In Da Club came out in 2003, not 2005!” I found myself shouting across the dance floor at around half past two this morning. 

At the Fringe of Reason

At the Fringe of Reason

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… 

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

The wonderfully-named Mervyn Stutter bounds to the stage, resplendent in an outrageous pink suit. 

The Assembly Rooms The Very Best of the Fest

The Assembly Rooms The Very Best of the Fest

Despite claiming to encapsulate the very finest entertainment at the Fringe, this show is only average at best. 

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Learn stand-up comedy performance on this two-day intensive comedy course. 

Tickled Pig Presents: The Noon Show / PBH's Free Fringe

Tickled Pig Presents: The Noon Show / PBH's Free Fringe

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… 

Comedy and Cupcakes

Comedy and Cupcakes

Comedy and Cupcakes is Laura Hayden’s tremendously popular comedy show, combining her two favourite things, laughter and cupcakes. 

Holland and Barker: How to Be... A Man.

Holland and Barker: How to Be... A Man.

Alex Holland and Ben Barker present a show on manliness, providing a clichéd but amusing take on what it means to be a man from two self-professed ‘unmanly’ men. 

The Horne Section Live in a Cow - Extra Shows

The Horne Section Live in a Cow - Extra Shows

Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival’s best musical mayhem. 

YurtaKids! A Story of a Man and His Shadow

YurtaKids! A Story of a Man and His Shadow

One imagines that the members of the Principio Attivo Teatro are absolutely lethal at charades. 

Worst Show On the Fringe - Free

Worst Show On the Fringe - Free

Russell Howard, Miranda Hart, Julian Clary. 

Afterhours Comedy

Afterhours Comedy

Every Saturday of the Fringe, Afterhours Comedy is presented at the Assembly Roxy. 

Big Comedy Lunch

Big Comedy Lunch

Early afternoon gigs are generally seen as low-profile, low-quality slots in the hierarchy of festival scheduling, but sometimes they can hide events that definitely shouldn’t be… 

Evie and the Perfect Cupcake / PBH's Free Fringe

Evie and the Perfect Cupcake / PBH's Free Fringe

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. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club's Midnight Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Club's Midnight Show

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. 

The Black Diamond Express

The Black Diamond Express

This award-winning Scottish band return after last year’s sell-out show! An epic journey from prohibition era Chicago to modern Celtic shores, with railroad energy and jaw-droppi… 

Radio Forth on the Fringe

Radio Forth on the Fringe

Radio Forth on the Fringe opened its sixth annual showcase with a bang last night at Edinburgh’s Playhouse. 

Wine School at the Fringe

Wine School at the Fringe

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. 

Tales from the Fringe

Tales from the Fringe

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). 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The biggest and best line-ups in Edinburgh! This Festival favourite returns and maintains its status as the place to be ‘round midnight. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on the Mound

Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland. 

Best of Waterloo Comedy Club - Ralph D'iamond Hosts

Best of Waterloo Comedy Club - Ralph D'iamond Hosts

Come and see the stars who’ve appeared at Waterloo Comedy Club including radio and TV guests, award winners and Fringe favourites. 

First Time at the Fringe

First Time at the Fringe

Is this your first time? Edinburgh can be daunting for new participants, so come and meet Fringe Society staff who can support your experience. 

Best of the Fest

Best of the Fest

The Best of the Fest, which on this occasion was compèred by Lee Nelson, is a chance for Edinburgh-goers to get a taste of the top-rated acts in the festival. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

The perfect way to kick start your day sampling the very Best of the Fest! Join us for the best comedy, music and cabaret on offer. 

Wits End Comedy Club

Wits End Comedy Club

Our dashing hosts present a naughty nightcap of raucous comedy, cabaret and late night frivolity. 

Comedy, Evolved

Comedy, Evolved

Watching Americans do sketch comedy can be painful for the British. 

Radio Forth On the Fringe

Radio Forth On the Fringe

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. 

West End at the Fringe

West End at the Fringe

With a cast featuring London-based professionals, this show-stopping production is brilliant for lovers of classic and contemporary musicals. 

Thor of the Common Man

Thor of the Common Man

Theatre SanTuoQi bring their famed blend of dance, physical theatre, puppetry and Nuo Opera to the fringe for their exploration of everyone’s favourite Norse deity. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Virgin Money Fringe on The Mound

Watch spectacular street entertainment on the doorstep of the National Galleries of Scotland. 

Bespoke Comedy for the Discerning Family

Bespoke Comedy for the Discerning Family

Foghorn’s delicious blend of comedy leaves adults awestruck and kids captivated. 

Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcast

Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcast

From the producers of the Secret Policeman’s Ball, Amnesty’s acclaimed comedy podcasts are back. 

Crimes Against Comedy

Crimes Against Comedy

All around Edinburgh sprawl pop-up theatres, ordinary theatres, churches, even Quaker meeting halls. 

The Noise Next Door Comedy Lock-In

The Noise Next Door Comedy Lock-In

Improv can be the most hit and miss of comedy styles. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

The Bongo Club is more accustomed to hosting face-chewing ravers than sweet-chewing kiddies, but this evening the kindergarten has taken over. 

Best of the Fest Daytime

Best of the Fest Daytime

The perfect way to kick-start your day sampling the very Best of the Fest! Join us in the gardens for the best comedy, cabaret and music on offer. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Man Feelings

Man Feelings

A sketch show delving deep into the heart of what it means to be a man with feelings. 

Man Feelings

Man Feelings

Comedy duo James Cottle and Kevin Kennedy take their audience through a series of hilarious scenarios verging on the absurd in this sketch show. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this show, but it certainly may help to jump on board and have a few drinks before and throughout. 

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Where can you get an hour of stand-up that includes routines about farts, worms and Charles Darwin? The Comedy Club 4 Kids, that’s where. 

First Time at the Fringe

First Time at the Fringe

Is this your first time? Edinburgh can be daunting for new participants, so come and meet Fringe Society staff who can support your experience. 

The Best of Irish Comedy

The Best of Irish Comedy

Since 1999 this show has been a feature of the Fringe’s comedy programme and this year they are back with some of the biggest names in Irish comedy. 

Trouble With Comedy

Trouble With Comedy

Comedian’s comedian, one of Britain’s most seminal comics returns to the industry’s largest trade fair 15 years after getting poleaxed, having been arrested the previous two. 

Adrienne Truscott's Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!

Adrienne Truscott's Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!

I was so ready to tear this show down. 

Stupid Hair and Skinny Jeans - Ryan McDonnell

Stupid Hair and Skinny Jeans - Ryan McDonnell

Ryan McDonnell has never quite fitted in. 

M.P.H.: A Comedy Compendium

M.P.H.: A Comedy Compendium

An original one-woman show presented by comedian Lindsay Gonzales - a mixture of stand-up, storytelling, improvisation, dance and music. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Much like Arthur’s Seat is the bedrock of Edinburgh, comedy is the bedrock of the Edinburgh Fringe. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe - Free

CeilidhKids at the Fringe - Free

  • Listing
    • Children’s Shows / Children’s Shows
  • Edinburgh Fringe
  • 1st - 25th Aug 2013

Scottish dancing for all the family. 

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Showcase

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Showcase

Since 2007 Hilarity Bites alumni include John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Russell Kane, Jason Cook, Pete Firman, Richard Herring, Reginald D. 

Lebensmüde - a Comedy Show

Lebensmüde - a Comedy Show

Sell-out London shows. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

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. 

Loyiso Gola: The Professional Black!

Loyiso Gola: The Professional Black!

The award-winning comedian and groundbreaking TV host makes his return to Edinburgh with a new show that will spark interest, ignite curiosity and provoke debate. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe. 

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection

See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside the UK’s best newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show. 

The Rat Pack Stand-up Comedy

The Rat Pack Stand-up Comedy

The Rat Pack did far more than sing. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Alan Anderson is one of Scotland’s most charming comperes and a very talented man. 

101 Comedy - Free

101 Comedy - Free

Each night see four exciting new acts performing ten-minute sets. 

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Once a week during the Fringe, Blackwell’s is hosting evenings dedicated to celebrating Scotland’s rich literary scene. 

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burlesque

Best of Burslesque is a constantly changing variety night showcasing the wealth of risque acts at the Fringe. 

JAM Comedy

JAM Comedy

Three up-and-coming stand-ups, three 2012 So You Think You’re Funny semi-finalists, three unique styles which together tick all the jocular boxes without anyone having to be set on… 

Iain Stirling: At Home - Extra Shows

Iain Stirling: At Home - Extra Shows

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. 

Big Value Comedy's Lunchtime Club

Big Value Comedy's Lunchtime Club

An early afternoon, discount show with another four of the hottest unknown acts on the first step of the ladder to success. 

Fanfiction Comedy

Fanfiction Comedy

In Fanfiction Comedy, a group of Kiwis have taken it upon themselves to take the biggest guilty pleasure of geekdom, fanfiction, and offer it up onstage for your delight. 

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe. 

Ant Dewson: Now That’s What I Call Musical Comedy - Free

Ant Dewson: Now That’s What I Call Musical Comedy - Free

At the beginning of his show Ant Dewson delivers a short warning to those who don’t appreciate overtly crude humour: leave now. 

Big Value Comedy Show - Late

Big Value Comedy Show - Late

Let’s get the obvious joke out of the way first: this show is certainly value for money. 

Robin (A One-Man Comedy)

Robin (A One-Man Comedy)

In this rather indie-style, little comedy, Robin is a lonely continuity announcer with only his imagination to comfort him. 

The Exciting Adventure of an Uninteresting Man

The Exciting Adventure of an Uninteresting Man

From America to Asia and Australia this hairy Irishman has travelled around. 

Foil, Arms and Hog - Late Night Irish Sketch Comedy

Foil, Arms and Hog - Late Night Irish Sketch Comedy

Foil, Arms and Hog are an Irish sketch comedy trio who combine innovative ideas with silliness and boyish charm. 

Daly's Comedy Club @ The Edinburgh Fringe

Daly's Comedy Club @ The Edinburgh Fringe

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… 

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

Blackwell's Writers at the Fringe

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 … 

The Oldest Man in Catford

The Oldest Man in Catford

Reg has skeletons in his 106-year-old closet but they fall out as Julie searches for her own future. 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe - Free

CeilidhKids at the Fringe - Free

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… 

Cookstown Sizzling Comedy Club Presents the Irishtorats of Comedy

Cookstown Sizzling Comedy Club Presents the Irishtorats of Comedy

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. 

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

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. 

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

Our 18th year as the recognised launchpad for future legends, featuring four top comedians. 

Big Value Comedy Show - Late

Big Value Comedy Show - Late

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 … 

H to He (I'm Turning Into a Man)

H to He (I'm Turning Into a Man)

H to He, a solo show presumably named after Van de Graaf Generator’s third, physics referencing album, is loosely based on Kafka’s tale of transformation, The Metamorphosis. 

Kierkegaard Comedy Show - with Claus Damgaard

Kierkegaard Comedy Show - with Claus Damgaard

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. 

Zapp and Dembina - Comedy After Lunch / Free Festival

Zapp and Dembina - Comedy After Lunch / Free Festival

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… 

Giraffe: Sketchy Comedy

Giraffe: Sketchy Comedy

Giraffe Comedy presents a volley of satirical and surreal sketches. 

Nathan Cassidy: Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner

Nathan Cassidy: Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner

Malcolm Hardee Award nominee 2012, this year Nathan goes all in for comedy’s biggest prize. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

As the name would suggest, this is great Scottish comedy at its best. 

The Phantom of the Fringe

The Phantom of the Fringe

A famous and glamorous actress finds herself in the worst situation: acting in Fringe theatre! A tragicomedy about illusion, fantasy, and their dark sides… 

Edinburgh Comedy AllStars

Edinburgh Comedy AllStars

McEwan Hall is one of the vastest spaces at the Fringe. 

PowerCouple - Stand-up Comedy from Stephen Bailey and Gary John Senior

PowerCouple - Stand-up Comedy from Stephen Bailey and Gary John Senior

One of the beautiful things about the Fringe is the way in which so many shows can be supported simultaneously. 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

On paper The Comedy Reserve is a great idea: find four up-and-coming comics and sort them out with a fully paid up Edinburgh show under a prestigious banner, along with all the pub… 

The Comedy Zone

The Comedy Zone

‘Make ‘em laugh, make ‘em laugh!’ shrilled Donald O’Connor in the original Singin’ in the Rain movie, taking just three short words to get right to the heart of what co… 

Eleanor Conway's Comedy Rumble

Eleanor Conway's Comedy Rumble

In this wild and raucous show, two comedians face off against each other with the aid of the audience. 

The Canadians of Comedy

The Canadians of Comedy

Three headlining, multi award-winning Canadians on one bill! All three acts are veterans of the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and boast a combined 40 years of stand-up c… 

The Amazing Bubble Man

The Amazing Bubble Man

When I worked at C venues, the Bubble Man had an almost legendary status: he was a guaranteed sell-out every year. 

The Comedy Zone

The Comedy Zone

You can often judge a comedian by their interactions with the audience. 

Richard Herring's Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

Richard Herring's Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

‘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… 

Stephen Carlin: Gambling Man

Stephen Carlin: Gambling Man

In his new Fringe show, Stephen Carlin sheds light on a unique problem that comes out of gambling addiction; while most addicts can feasibly avoid their choice drug for evermore, g… 

Nick Helm: One Man Mega Myth

Nick Helm: One Man Mega Myth

Nick Helm has endured pain and suffering to become the greatest living example of not giving up the world has ever known and he will entertain you until it kills him. 

Slightly Fat Features

Slightly Fat Features

Riotous comedy cabaret troupe. 

Company Man

Company Man

Company Man is a joy to watch, with professional clowning and circus skills woven into the stories of office workers. 

The Man in the Moone

The Man in the Moone

The Man in the Moone, by the clearly passionate Rhum and Clay Theatre company, tells the story of Man’s fascination with the moon and his struggle to reach it. 

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Sell-out Edinburgh 2012 and 2013 Adelaide Fringe. 

The Comedy Reserve

The Comedy Reserve

Catch four of the hottest new acts on the comedy circuit in its ninth year of Pleasance’s Comedy Reserve. 

Bin Laden: The One Man Show
BOBBY WINNER

Bin Laden: The One Man Show

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… 

Fast Fringe

Fast Fringe

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… 

Mark Smith: The Most Astonishing Name in Comedy

Mark Smith: The Most Astonishing Name in Comedy

A young lad with a winsome demeanour entered the room and high-fived everyone in the audience. 

Bright Club: Scotland's Fringe

Bright Club: Scotland's Fringe

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… 

Rhys Mathewson - The Best £10 You'll Ever Spend

Rhys Mathewson - The Best £10 You'll Ever Spend

With thousands of shows out there, Rhys Mathewson’s show title is a clever one. 

Matt Okine: Being Black & Chicken & S#%t

Matt Okine: Being Black & Chicken & S#%t

Born Australian, with Ghanaian heritage, Matt Okine does a great job at poking fun of racial stereotypes and racial epithets within society, drawing upon a wide range of topics for… 

Richard Herring's Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

Richard Herring's Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

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. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

Fringe regulars, Puppet State Theatre Company return to tell the allegorical tale of Elzéard Bouffier - the titular man - based on a book by French author Jean Giono. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

Is there a more delightful way to start the 2013 Fringe than with Edinburgh’s own Puppet State Theatre Company? This nearly pitch perfect production of The Man Who Planted Trees,… 

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

Fringe Schools Poster Exhibition

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… 

Fringe Film Festival

Fringe Film Festival

Returning for its ninth season, critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day. 

Man Ray Portraits

Man Ray Portraits

The National Portrait Gallery hosts the first major exhibition of Man Ray’s highly-influential photographic portraits. 

Hair

Hair

Hair is the ultimate hippy musical, featuring the now household-hits Aquarius, Good Morning Starshine and Let the Sunshine In. 

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Betsy: Wisdom of a Brighton Whore

Walking through the opulent interior of the Brunswick Town hall, we head for the police cells. 

Best of Waterloo Comedy Club

Best of Waterloo Comedy Club

The volume of shows presented at the Edinburgh Fringe can sometimes be overwhelming, so the Waterloo Comedy Club has put on a free show to give the audience a taster of some of the… 

Black Country Cider Lions - Free

Black Country Cider Lions - Free

The Black Country Cider Lions’ compere Rob Kemp reminds us near the start of the gig that the room we are in is bespoke. 

Elephant Man

Elephant Man

Fourth Monkey theatre group are impossible to ignore this Fringe with an impressive total of six shows on offer. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Fringe venue behemoth Laughing Horse present a mixed bag of comedy upstairs at the Quadrant hosted by mentalist magician Mr. 

Funny Women at the Fringe

Funny Women at the Fringe

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. 

A Real Man's Guide to Sainthood

A Real Man's Guide to Sainthood

A Real Man’s Guide to Sainthood is a show ‘about men’ or, more specifically, it is a show about one man - St George the dragon slayer. 

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Final

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Final

Amused Moose has the unusual ability of being able to boast a harbouring ground not only for breaking talent, but also well established acts. 

The Comedy of Oedipus

The Comedy of Oedipus

In these times of galloping Islamophobia, the Shubbak (Window) Festival, celebrating Arabic arts, is most welcome. 

All-Star Magic and Comedy - Direct from San Francisco!

All-Star Magic and Comedy - Direct from San Francisco!

The posse return to the Fringe for yet another healthy dose of good old fashioned entertainment. 

Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold

Rope is a play of the Victorian thriller genre written by Patrick Hamilton in 1929. 

Funny's Funny: Fantastic Fringe Finale - Free

Funny's Funny: Fantastic Fringe Finale - Free

‘Funny’s funny, except when it’s not’ seems to be the general message of this compilation show. 

The Black Curtain

The Black Curtain

Following a series of recent bombings by the terrorist group ‘EOC’, hysteria has reached boiling point in the world of Intelligence Officers Frank and Harry, and their boss ‘Mr … 

Little Black B**tard

Little Black B**tard

Noel Tovey is a legend. 

Best in the World

Best in the World

The Northern Stage at St Stephen’s is a rather wonderful room, and the Unfolding Theatre Company’s Best in the World – directed by Annie Rigby, written by Carina Rodney and p… 

Chortle Presents: Fast Fringe

Chortle Presents: Fast Fringe

Chortle has long been a staple for any keen comedy fan. 

The Comedy Manifesto

The Comedy Manifesto

From the moment the host of The Comedy Manifesto Kate Smurthwaite gives the audience the power to award points via heckling and gestures towards the Mussolini quote that the restau… 

School of Comedy

School of Comedy

I caught this troop of budding young comedians last year and was mightily impressed by their ingenuity, their sense of comic timing, and the wonderfully risqué formula of getting … 

Glenn Wool: No Lands Man

Glenn Wool: No Lands Man

Touring for two years without a home technically makes Glenn Wool a hobo. 

Cracking Yolks - Free Range Comedy

Cracking Yolks - Free Range Comedy

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… 

The Top Secret Comedy Club

The Top Secret Comedy Club

Apparently not such a big secret after all, the Whistlebinkies was packed with those in the know waiting for a line-up of top comedians to kick start their night. 

Live At The Electric: Live At The Fringe

Live At The Electric: Live At The Fringe

Live at The Electric promised some of the best sketch comedy of the Fringe hosted by the extremely likable and endearing Russell Kane. 

A Man Or a Muppet?

A Man Or a Muppet?

The 2012 edition of Strictly Songtime’s film song series for the Edinburgh Fringe was organised around the theme of Oscar-winning music. 

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast /Matinee Shows

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast /Matinee Shows

The concept of Bite Size is a perfectly simple, yet novel one, and the clue really is in the title. 

Foil Arms and Hog - Late Night Sketch Comedy

Foil Arms and Hog - Late Night Sketch Comedy

Irish trio Foil, Arms and Hog, or Sean Finegan, Conor McKenna and Sean Flanagan to their parents, barely leave the stage for the duration of this dizzying hour of sketch comedy. 

Foil, Arms and Hog: Comedy Doesn't Pay

Foil, Arms and Hog: Comedy Doesn't Pay

A brave attempt at something different, Foil, Arms and Hog flirted with comedy gold but their reliance on some cheap jokes and a few too many silly faces let them down. 

Stick Man Live on Stage!

Stick Man Live on Stage!

Stick Man has just gone out for an innocent jog, when suddenly he is snatched up by a dog. 

Stephen K Amos - The Best Medicine

Stephen K Amos - The Best Medicine

One woman laughed out of all control tonight, and Stephen K. 

Comedy Bitch

Comedy Bitch

Comedy Bitch brings together six young actors, presenting brand new sketch comedy at the Underbelly - three women (Sophie Wright, Louise Howells and Hannah Gittos), three men (Jona… 

Bourne ImprovABLES: Hilarious Improvised Comedy Show

Bourne ImprovABLES: Hilarious Improvised Comedy Show

A fun, eclectic group of amateur comedians took to the stage with an endearing, though not hilarious, improvised comedy set. 

Appointment With The Wicker Man

Appointment With The Wicker Man

The Loch Parry players have had a disaster: it is 24 hours until opening night and their lead of their upcoming musical extravaganza - The Wickerman - has disappeared. 

Mikelangelo And The Black Sea Gentlemen

Mikelangelo And The Black Sea Gentlemen

A Brighton debut of Spiegeltent regulars Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen. 

Dead Man's Cell Phone

Dead Man's Cell Phone

When she sees a stranger die in a café, Jean hardly thinks before answering his ringing phone. 

Wedding Band: A Comedy by Charlie Baker

Wedding Band: A Comedy by Charlie Baker

For most people, their wedding is the happiest day of their life. 

Tibet in Brighton A Creative Investigation

Tibet in Brighton A Creative Investigation

This four day long exhibition put on by the Sussex Free Tibet society celebrates the fascinating culture of Tibet, but simultaneously exposes the harsh reality of what the Tibetans… 

Daniel Sloss - Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss - Extra Shows!

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… 

Cheese-Badger presents... Midge (a Two-Man Musical) - Free

Cheese-Badger presents... Midge (a Two-Man Musical) - Free

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. 

Comedy Bitch: Them is Us

Comedy Bitch: Them is Us

Comedy Bitch opens with a parody of a Jumanji-esque game, in which the audience are invited (or rather, coerced) to take part. 

Black Comedy

Black Comedy

Black Comedy is a farce by Peter Shaffer. 

Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen

Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen

The Black sea gentlemen return to the Fringe with a cabaret noir of mournful music, strange characters and stunning visual theatre. 

Frog Man

Frog Man

Meanwhile Theatre Company present Mick Martin’s Frog Man, a physical piece of blackly comic theatre that premiered at the Fringe two years ago. 

One Man and His Masks - Arthur: Britain's Making

One Man and His Masks - Arthur: Britain's Making

Imagine if David Starkey did a Fringe show. 

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

When one of the acts announced that this shouldn’t be called The Best of So You Think You’re Funny, but instead, Which Comedian is Free on a Week Night at 11. 

The Puppet-Show Man

The Puppet-Show Man

An entertaining hour of fairy tales drawn from Hans Christian Andersen’s collection. 

Jonny Woo: Wonder Woo-Man

Jonny Woo: Wonder Woo-Man

My abiding memory of this show is that I have no abiding memory of this show. 

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Under original direction by Anthony Hopkins, Bob Kingdom portrays Welsh poet Dylan Thomas as he recites poetry and prose from his last tour. 

Norwegians of Comedy

Norwegians of Comedy

People who like their comedy surreal will enjoy this more than others. 

Checkley and Bush's Comedy Riot!

Checkley and Bush's Comedy Riot!

Checkley and Bush’s comic riot is a mixture of over the top comedy sketches and songs. 

Free Fringe Music

Free Fringe Music

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. 

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

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… 

Technodelic Comedy Show

Technodelic Comedy Show

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. 

The Black Jew Dialogues

The Black Jew Dialogues

In the Black Jew Dialogues actors and writers Ron Jones and Larry Jay Tish explore stereotypes and similarities of the black and Jewish experiences in America, using a sketch show … 

Brides of Comedy

Brides of Comedy

To me the word ‘bride’ conjures images of women in white gowns, demurely and beautifully gliding about. 

Black Comedy

Black Comedy

Dreamwalk productions are a young talented group of sixth form and gap year students who have brought Peter Shaffer’s ingenious piece to the Fringe. 

Hamlet: Shadow of a Man

Hamlet: Shadow of a Man

This version of Hamlet is set in a high school classroom, where a group of schoolchildren decide to act out the play, partly to prove to their more sceptical colleagues that plays … 

Barb Jungr: Best of

Barb Jungr: Best of

What’s wrong with just singing the melody? This is the curse of the club-singer, exemplified by Barb Jungr. 

All Human One Man Magic Show

All Human One Man Magic Show

Mario Morris presents his comedy magic show, the All Human One Magic Show at Zoo Southside. 

We Love Comedy

We Love Comedy

When a show is going badly, repeatedly telling the audience that they’re a tough crowd only ever exacerbates matters. 

This Comedy Mob Belongs to Lionel Richie

This Comedy Mob Belongs to Lionel Richie

Barry Ferns has made a considerable impression at this year’s Fringe with his numerous shows involving the moniker Lionel Richie. 

Adam Larter: Happy New Year - A Free Comedy Show

Adam Larter: Happy New Year - A Free Comedy Show

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. 

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe

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. 

Sanderson Jones - ComedySale.com/Fringe

Sanderson Jones - ComedySale.com/Fringe

There aren’t many taboos left in comedy. 

The Death of Comedy

The Death of Comedy

Dublin’s comedy night The Death of Comedy made relaxing, jovial, if not exactly side-splitting entertainment. 

The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep are Andrew Jones and Ciaran Murtagh, and this is their self-titled sketch show. 

Ian Fox - Shutter Monkey (The Comedy Show With Pictures) - Free

Ian Fox - Shutter Monkey (The Comedy Show With Pictures) - Free

Part of the Laughing Horse Free Festival, comedian and photographer Ian Fox delivers an hour of very amusing entertainment through a selection of photos. 

Babbling Comedy: The Perfordian Show

Babbling Comedy: The Perfordian Show

From the moment they step on stage, these outsize babies have the audience laughing uncontrollably. 

Anthony Rapp - Without You
BOBBY WINNER

Anthony Rapp - Without You

The question of how a person really measures the value of their lives and those lives that they effect has always been the heart and soul of the Broadway smash-hit rock opera Rent. 

Yorkshire Comedy Cabaret IV: Jokers, Born and Interbred - Free

Yorkshire Comedy Cabaret IV: Jokers, Born and Interbred - Free

The gimmick for this showcase show is that it’s meant to be ‘Yorkshire’ comedy, whatever that may be. 

Letter to the Man (from the Boy)

Letter to the Man (from the Boy)

It’s an intriguing concept, though not a new one: if you could write a letter to your future self what would you want to tell them? Henry Raby, poet and performer, uses the idea … 

A One Man Hamlet

A One Man Hamlet

What is Hamlet if not a man that stands alone and, in his isolation from others, tries to discover truth where validation is impossible?If you think about it this way, perhaps the … 

How a Man Crumbled

How a Man Crumbled

Clout Theatre have hit on something good with this dusty, grotesque and wonderfully pointless piece of physical theatre. 

Hair!

Hair!

This is the fifteenth successive year that Youth Arts Leicestershire have been performing at the Fringe. 

School of Comedy

School of Comedy

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet the players are driven to Elsinore by a company of child actors who have commandeered the urban stages. 

Babbling Comedy 2

Babbling Comedy 2

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 … 

Womb Man

Womb Man

A one man experiment into the nature of humankind, Womb Man is an interesting idea which does not ask any new questions or indeed answer any. 

Man-Go Unshaved

Man-Go Unshaved

Man-Go Unshaved, a take on ‘Django Unchained’, say they are ‘the good, the bad and the ugly of stand-up comedy’. 

Walk Like a Black Man

Walk Like a Black Man

An honest, telling, but ultimately flawed piece of one-man theatre, Walk Like a Black Man is an autobiographical work by writer and performer Rafiq Richard, exploring the challenge… 

The Election: A Silent Comedy

The Election: A Silent Comedy

On the night of an election, one candidate and two party workers are scurrying about, preparing for the results to be announced. 

Piano Man

Piano Man

Based on the true story of a man who emerges from the sea in a suit with amnesia, who then draws a picture of a piano and proves he can play as a virtuoso, Piano Man is a play abou… 

A Few Man Fridays

A Few Man Fridays

In 1966 the American government wanted to build a military base in the Indian Ocean. 

Squeaky Dirty Stand-Up Comedy

Squeaky Dirty Stand-Up Comedy

Squeaky dirty stand up comedy offers up three styles of stand up from this trio of comic pals. 

One Man Lord of the Rings

One Man Lord of the Rings

First, a confession: I am a Lord of the Rings film fanatic, nay zealot. 

A Middle-Aged Man's Uncertainty Theory

A Middle-Aged Man's Uncertainty Theory

We’ve all seen or heard about that infamous point in a man’s life where he starts to feel out of sync with the world - it usually results in a fancy new car or ridiculous hobby… 

Edinburgh Comedy Tour

Edinburgh Comedy Tour

It is rather difficult to review a tour, because to some extent you are reviewing your own city, the content your town has to offer a tourist who may buy the Edinburgh Comedy Tour … 

Bespoke Magic - On the Fringe of Reality

Bespoke Magic - On the Fringe of Reality

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. 

'Dream Man' by James Carroll Pickett

'Dream Man' by James Carroll Pickett

A word of warning: if an hour of explicit homosexual phone sex is the sort of thing that sends you running to complain to Mary Whitehouse, then look away now. 

Fairy Liquid And The Burst Bubble ... And Other Science Shows

Fairy Liquid And The Burst Bubble ... And Other Science Shows

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. 

Man 1, Bank 0

Man 1, Bank 0

Patrick Combs once deposited a junk mail cheque for $95,093. 

Cloud Man

Cloud Man

Cloudia has been searching for Cloud Men all her life; on this journey she’ll finally find one on an expedition up Cloud Mountain but more importantly, she’ll learn a valuable … 

Black Stuff

Black Stuff

In Black Stuff Shams Theatre Company have created a piece of work about the global oil and financial crisis that is human, hilarious and above all touching. 

BDOOL (Best Days of Our Lives) - Free

BDOOL (Best Days of Our Lives) - Free

James and Craig - the comedy duo behind Best Days of Our Lives - earn their stars as much through likeability as humour. 

Mini-Mahler at the Fringe

Mini-Mahler at the Fringe

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… 

Man to Man

Man to Man

Necessity and determination are the watchwords for Man to Man, an intriguing story about a woman who takes up the identity of her husband following his death to keep his job. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarghh! It’s the Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show with Miss Behave - and It’s Free!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarghh! It’s the Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show with Miss Behave - and It’s Free!

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 … 

101 Comedy Club - Free

101 Comedy Club - Free

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… 

Comedy Haircuts – The Show (sort of)

Comedy Haircuts – The Show (sort of)

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… 

Glasgay! Uni Comedy Gala

Glasgay! Uni Comedy Gala

Last night saw some of Glasgow University’s funniest alumni return to their student union for a comedy showcase held in support of Stonewall. 

Jim Campbell: Nine-Year-Old Man

Jim Campbell: Nine-Year-Old Man

You could be forgiven for thinking that Jim Campbell was Mark Watson’s twin brother. 

Foodies Festival Brighton

Foodies Festival Brighton

Now making its third appearance on Hove Lawns, the Foodies Festival is steadily becoming an established name on the Fringe circuit. 

New York International Fringe Festival

New York International Fringe Festival

(performances start on Aug. 

Nathan Cassidy: Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner (preview)

Nathan Cassidy: Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner (preview)

Nathan Cassidy opens this show with great energy, telling us with a jig that it’s “all about positivity”. 

Macbeth: That Old Black Magic

Macbeth: That Old Black Magic

A modern interpretation of Macbeth, with atmospheric effects, bright lights and the songs of Frank Sinatra. 

Anthony Burgess 'A Clockwork Orange'

Anthony Burgess 'A Clockwork Orange'

Fourth Monkey’s Clockwork Orange smolders with a visceral energy that flares into violence at the slightest excuse. 

Rock and Pop on the Fringe

Rock and Pop on the Fringe

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. 

Oliver Maltman's Little Black Book

Oliver Maltman's Little Black Book

I can’t help thinking that somebody, somewhere must have watched Oliver Maltman’s show, Little Black Book, before he brought it up to Edinburgh; but clearly didn’t have the balls t… 

Amused Moose Comedy's Hot Starlets

Amused Moose Comedy's Hot Starlets

Six acts are drawn daily from a rotating pool of stand-ups who seek to entertain in this talent spotting showcase. 

The Hired Man

The Hired Man

The Hired Man is set during the first quarter of the Twentieth Century when many country people worked on the land or in the pits. 

One Man and His Masks - Boudicca: Britain's Dreaming

One Man and His Masks - Boudicca: Britain's Dreaming

British folklore is packed with some of the most iconic figures anywhere in the world. 

The Fall Of Man

The Fall Of Man

The Fall Of Man is a reinvention of Milton’s Paradise Lost, set in a bedsit in 2006. 

Medieval Miracle, The Fall Of Man

Medieval Miracle, The Fall Of Man

Medieval dramas are an odd beast and very difficult to put on. 

Joe Power - The Man Who Sees Dead People

Joe Power - The Man Who Sees Dead People

Here was the biggest audience yet. 

A Man's a Man

A Man's a Man

What a bizarre hour of my life was spent watching this musical - bizarre, but not wholly unpleasant. 

Best of Punched

Best of Punched

This show, now an annual event at The Old Market, purports to bring together the best of Brighton’s puppetry scene. 

Funny Women Brighton Nights

Funny Women Brighton Nights

One problem that I find with comedy is making sure that everyone’s tastes are catered to. 

The Red Bus Puppet Shows

The Red Bus Puppet Shows

It’s a beautiful day at the Fringe and I’m sat on the top deck of a red bus in the Meadows. 

Brooklyn Comedy Festival

Brooklyn Comedy Festival

Returning for a second year, this excellent festival showcases the best of New York’s comedy scene in several of Brooklyn’s comedy-friendly venues. 

Mr Benn: The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Man

Mr Benn: The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Man

The things we love as children stay with us forever. 

Nick Hodder: Insert Comedy Here!

Nick Hodder: Insert Comedy Here!

The Camden Fringe is home to many different types of performer; opera singers, musicians, burlesque dancers and poets. 

1984, A Comedy

1984, A Comedy

Well, that’s a lie. 

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves While A Viking Does A Cryptic Crossword

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves While A Viking Does A Cryptic Crossword

This show is exactly what it is. 

No Man's Land

No Man's Land

A play littered with second guessing, false pretences and a lot of alcohol would be the most apt generalisation of Brighton Little Theatre’s- or should that be Harold Pinter’s-… 

Movin' Melvin Brown: 'A Man, A Magic, A Music' Live!

Movin' Melvin Brown: 'A Man, A Magic, A Music' Live!

Much celebrated world-class performer Melvin Brown, better known as Movin’ Melvin Brown, gives another uninhibited, inspiring and entertaining performance at the Edinburgh Festiv… 

Masses Man

Masses Man

Edinburgh can be a lonely place in August, as I found out turning up as the solitary audience member for Masses Man at C aquila. 

Steve Andrews: 'Searching for Stevie-Man'

Steve Andrews: 'Searching for Stevie-Man'

Searching For Stevieman is a show based on a promising and absurdly amusing concept; a parody of recent documentary film Searching For Sugarman focused on the bizarre rise to fame … 

Agonise, the Comedy Problem Page - Free

Agonise, the Comedy Problem Page - Free

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. 

Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-in

Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-in

Comedy addicts were treated to a night of raucous belly-laughs by the stars of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Sketchorama’, The Noise Next Door, last night at the infamous Komedia in Brighton. 

A Man for All Times: W. E. B. DuBois

A Man for All Times: W. E. B. DuBois

W. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees is a consummate piece of children’s theatre. 

Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

Peter Tate writes, directs and stars in this cacophony of self-indulgence. 

Man Who Was Thursday

Man Who Was Thursday

There are few good things about international terrorism, but this show is one of them. 

Man Who Was Hamlet

Man Who Was Hamlet

For centuries scholars have disagreed about the authorship of the most famous plays in the world. 

My Best Friend Drowned in a Swimming Pool

My Best Friend Drowned in a Swimming Pool

In Eva O’Connor’s new play, four friends recount, and dispute, their reactions to the accidental death of one of their number in a drunken accident. 

Man Who Fell Out of Bed

Man Who Fell Out of Bed

Mr Price (Scott Baxter) has had a very significant role in an election – or so it would seem. 

Dining, Dandies and Decadence: Sex, Syphilis and Sugarcraft in Regency Brighton

Dining, Dandies and Decadence: Sex, Syphilis and Sugarcraft in Regency Brighton

As both a successful actor and biographer, Ian Kelly possesses the charm and expertise required to be a good lecturer. 

Filthy Weekender Comedy

Filthy Weekender Comedy

The idea behind this event was not particularly original. 

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

Set in a 1950’s Catholic School, you just know this is going to be a cheeky little number. 

Back To Black

Back To Black

Ray Shell’s cabaret debut is a rollicking, gossipy, exuberant affair, zooming through musicals and pop hits from his glittery career. 

Dan Nightingale: The 11 and a 1/2 Ill-conceived Edinburgh Shows of Dan Nightingale

Dan Nightingale: The 11 and a 1/2 Ill-conceived Edinburgh Shows of Dan Nightingale

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… 

Davey Connor, Lucy Beaumont and Ed Patrick - The Big Comedy Showcase Show

Davey Connor, Lucy Beaumont and Ed Patrick - The Big Comedy Showcase Show

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… 

Andrew O'Neill and Marc Burrows Do Music and Comedy and Hideous Murders

Andrew O'Neill and Marc Burrows Do Music and Comedy and Hideous Murders

Playing songs about the goriest aspects of the Victorian era, Steampunk band Men Who Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, deliver an hour of music and comedy. 

Also, Comedy and Me

Also, Comedy and Me

Don’t get me wrong, Sabrina George is a very likeable person. 

The Body Tights Man Show

The Body Tights Man Show

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. 

Angry Young Man

Angry Young Man

I firmly believe Ben Woolf is one of the most originally talented writers in the world. 

Car Crash Comedy 2012

Car Crash Comedy 2012

By its very nature, the night is never going to be spectacular. 

Elephant Man

Elephant Man

Elephant Man was born in Benoit Hattet’s mind some 25 years ago and his devotion to the project - he is the writer, director, designer and actor - is clear in every aspect of thi… 

Max and Iván: Exposed – The Edinburgh Fringe

Max and Iván: Exposed – The Edinburgh Fringe

Two comic actors play numerous different quirky characters, as the quest to read the big, breaking news goes on. 

Black Hoods

Black Hoods

One of the shows performed in the laid back facilities of the Ram Jam Club was the Black Hoods project. 

One Man Star Wars Trilogy

One Man Star Wars Trilogy

One Man Star Wars Trilogy delivers exactly what the title promises. 

Sammy J: Skinny Man, Modern World

Sammy J: Skinny Man, Modern World

Sammy J is an Australian comedy singer-songwriter who interweaves stories from his own life with jaunty numbers on the piano, occasionally sipping on his carton of juice as a Frenc… 

The Big Comedy Breakfast

The Big Comedy Breakfast

11. 

The Best Of Rebus McTaggart

The Best Of Rebus McTaggart

[Editors note: Our guest reviewer, Glenn Chandler is the creator of Taggart, the longest running crime drama on television]It was a strange night to be asked to go along and review… 

The Best Of John Betjeman

The Best Of John Betjeman

Across the time span of two hour-long performances, Lance Pierson performs a selection of Betjeman’s poetry. 

One Man Lord of the Rings

One Man Lord of the Rings

The creator of One Man Star Wars returned to the Fringe last year to put on One Man Lord of the Rings - a certain hit for all who are fans of the book, and one that clearly has had… 

The Man of Mode

The Man of Mode

Restoration comedies need restoring, and, contrary to what their name might imply, Braindead Theatre Company have made some very intelligent choices here. 

Always Be Comedy

Always Be Comedy

The Jekyll and Hyde is a lousy venue to play: poor acoustics, bar noise and seating split so the audience is in two sections which can’t see or hear each other. 

Black Comedy

Black Comedy

As in all productions, Black Comedy starts with a blackout. 

The Man Who

The Man Who

Everything’s absurdist these days. 

Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective

Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective

Set in the depths of the Tron is an intimate comedy venue hosting the Amsterdam Comedy Collective. 

The Day the Sky Turned Black

The Day the Sky Turned Black

This multi-award winning show returns to the Fringe retelling a stream of real life stories from a handful of survivors of the 2009 Australian bush fires that claimed 173 lives. 

One-Man Star Wars Trilogy

One-Man Star Wars Trilogy

I have to begin by saying that I am incredibly thankful to my flatmate, Adam, for taking the time to give me a brief rundown of all the Star Wars films prior to my arrival in Edinb… 

St Andrews Presents - Blind Mirth Improv Comedy

St Andrews Presents - Blind Mirth Improv Comedy

This is improvisation at it’s best. 

Brighton's Extraordinary Mystical Heritage Tour

Brighton's Extraordinary Mystical Heritage Tour

Brighton’s Extraordinary Mystical Heritage Tour only partially lived up to its name. 

Macbeth: Who is that Bloodied Man?

Macbeth: Who is that Bloodied Man?

The weather’s been good for an outdoor performance. 

Best of Edinburgh - The Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh - The Showcase Show

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. 

The Reduced Edinburgh Fringe Impro Show

The Reduced Edinburgh Fringe Impro Show

The Soap Kitchen have an act which will be familiar to anyone who’s seen Who’s Line Is It Anyway. 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees is a story by Jean Giono about one man making a huge difference to the lives of thousands through planting enough trees to change a climate. 

Newcastle University Comedy Society Showcase / PBH's Free Fringe

Newcastle University Comedy Society Showcase / PBH's Free Fringe

‘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. 

Nightvision x Kölsch presents IPSO – Fringe Closing Party

Nightvision x Kölsch presents IPSO – Fringe Closing Party

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. 

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Vote excitedly alongside dozens of international talent scouts for 2018’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making, who battle for glory, fame and the shiny moose trophy. 

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy Award: Grand Final

Grab the hottest Fringe tickets to discover tomorrow’s comedy stars, showcasing their Fringe comedy shows in this prestigious final. 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It's the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – And It's Free!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhh! It's the Increasingly Prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show – And It's Free!

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. 

Faces of Brighton: Photographic Exhibition Sponsored by Leaders

Faces of Brighton: Photographic Exhibition Sponsored by Leaders

What makes Brighton so special? It’s not just its funky shops and the beach. 

(The Boy with) Green Hair Poems

(The Boy with) Green Hair Poems

A light broadcasts from Mars. At first it falters, is interfered with, then it becomes clear. It is The Boy with Green Hair, anti-war. A short film. 

Best of Irish Comedy

Best of Irish Comedy

“sit down and roar with laughter for 60 minutes. 

Port Fringe

Port Fringe

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… 

DESERT FRINGE – MARTIN MOR: MORE FUNNY STUFF

DESERT FRINGE – MARTIN MOR: MORE FUNNY STUFF

Comedy, circus, storytelling, poetry and stupid science. 

Interviewing the Man in the Mirror : Q&A with Michael Kunze

Interviewing the Man in the Mirror : Q&A with Michael Kunze

Making his Edinburgh Fringe debut, Michael Kunze talks with Katerina Partolina Schwartz about his show - Infinity Mirror - his character – Mitch Coony - and the nature of comedy ... 

Excitement Abounds as 2024 Prague Fringe Programme Unveiled​

Excitement Abounds as 2024 Prague Fringe Programme Unveiled​

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 Share Secrets Of Their Edinburgh Fringe Success

Double Fringe First Winners Xhloe & Natasha Share Secrets Of Their Edinburgh Fringe Success

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 Announces Fringe Funding

Wandsworth Announces Fringe Funding

Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024 is now open for declarations of interest and grant application  

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

A coveted Bobby has been presented to five shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. 

Jon Culshaw: From Lydon to Biden

Jon Culshaw: From Lydon to Biden

This Edinburgh Fringe sees the debut solo hour for impressionist legend Jon Culshaw. 

Ibrahem Al Hajjaj: Cross-Continent Comedy

Ibrahem Al Hajjaj: Cross-Continent Comedy

Simon Ximenez talks to comedian Ibrahem Al Hajjaj about his journey From Riyadh to Edinburgh.  

Comedians Speaking Out About Addiction At Fringe: Interviews With Ginny Hogan and Nick Pupo

Comedians Speaking Out About Addiction At Fringe: Interviews With Ginny Hogan and Nick Pupo

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. 

The Empowerment of Edinburgh Fringe

The Empowerment of Edinburgh Fringe

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. 

Dominique Salerno - I'm what would happen if Jack Black and Tina Fey had a baby.

Dominique Salerno - I'm what would happen if Jack Black and Tina Fey had a baby.

James Macfarlane chats with Dominique Salerno about her debut Fringe show The Box Show, the relationship between creativity and constraint and just what she gets up to in that box. 

Sid Singh on comedy, law and beating Donald Trump!

Sid Singh on comedy, law and beating Donald Trump!

James Macfarlane interviews Sid Singh about his new Fringe show Table For One, the differences between UK and American audiences and standing up to the government. 

A Baptism of Fire - the Edinburgh Fringe Debut Show

A Baptism of Fire - the Edinburgh Fringe Debut Show

We've seen from shows such as Fleabag in 2013 that success at your Edinburgh debut show can lead to worldwide success. 

Finally, The Best West End Musicals

Finally, The Best West End Musicals

If you've ever wondered what are the best musicals in London's West End , we might finally have the answer for you. 

Sikisa Wants You To Hear Her Out At Fringe This Year

Sikisa Wants You To Hear Her Out At Fringe This Year

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... 

theSpaceUK Unveils Spectacular 2023 Programme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

theSpaceUK Unveils Spectacular 2023 Programme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

theSpaceUK Unveils Spectacular 2023 Programme: Over 360 Exciting Shows Await Theatre Enthusiasts at the Edinburgh Fringe 

Celebrating its 50th year, the Durham Revue are headliners at the 2023 Durham Fringe Festival

Celebrating its 50th year, the Durham Revue are headliners at the 2023 Durham Fringe Festival

With alumni including Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar and Jeremy Vine, the Durham Revue are celebrating their 50th year with sketch show comedy Death on the Mile at this year’s Durham Frin... 

What to Watch in Brighton this Christmas

What to Watch in Brighton this Christmas

As Brighton and Hove leaves lockdown and enters Tier 2, socially distanced live performances are back on the cards. 

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 6: Leith

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 6: Leith

The sixth pub crawl in our series takes place in Leith. 

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 5: New Town

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 5: New Town

The fifth in our festival pub crawls traverses the New Town.  

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 4: Old Town South

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 4: Old Town South

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. 

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 3: Old Town North

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 3: Old Town North

The third of our pub crawls, the Old Town North trail has an extensive list of both core and optional bars to choose from. 

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 1: South By Southwest

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 1: South By Southwest

The first in our series of Fringe Festival pub crawls 2019 takes us from Morningside to the Meadows. 

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 2: Newington Drinking Trail

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 2: Newington Drinking Trail

The second crawl in our festival pub crawls 2019 takes you through Newington.  

Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award Winner 2019 Announced

Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award Winner 2019 Announced

After a year of excellent shows, picking the winner was harder than ever. 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe 2019 Final Weekend

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe 2019 Final Weekend

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... 

theSpaceUK announces their Edinburgh Fringe Programme

theSpaceUK announces their Edinburgh Fringe Programme

Today theSpaceUK announces its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Season with over 400 shows and the biggest new-writing programme at the Fringe. 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 4

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 4

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... 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 3

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 3

That’s right, we’re already coming towards the halfway point of Brighton Fringe. 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 2

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 2

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. 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 1

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 1

Welcome to Brighton Fringe 2019! We’re ready to welcome back old favourites, discover new talent and generally have a jolly good time. 

International Women's Day: Celebrate with Reigning Women in Brighton

International Women's Day: Celebrate with Reigning Women in Brighton

This week culminates in International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March and The Old Market’s fiery mini-season, Reigning Women, has never seemed so relevant. 

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

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. 

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

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 Relocate For Brighton Fringe 2019

The Warren Relocate For Brighton Fringe 2019

The Warren will be relocating for Brighton Fringe 2019 to a brand new venue in the heart of the city 

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

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.  

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Final Weekend

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Final Weekend

Just like that, we approach the final weekend of Brighton Fringe. 

How Fundraising Has Taken Over Brighton Fringe

How Fundraising Has Taken Over 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... 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 4

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 4

​​May is marvellous. 

The Five Most Surprising Things About Brighton By Brighton Newbie & Bus Boy Writer Izzy McDonald

The Five Most Surprising Things About Brighton By Brighton Newbie & Bus Boy Writer Izzy McDonald

You've probably walked the circumference of the globe the amount of times you've been up and down the pier. 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week Three

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week Three

We're almost mid-way through the Fringe and it seems like there are more shows than ever to pick from. 

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week Two

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week Two

After the glorious sunshine of the opening weekend, you might be forgiven for thinking that the fun might be over. 

The Brighton Fringe Guide For... Sci-Fi Geeks

The Brighton Fringe Guide For... Sci-Fi Geeks

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... 

Brighton Fringe: Something For The Opening Weekend

Brighton Fringe: Something For The Opening Weekend

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. 

Brighton Fringe: Opening Night Fireworks

Brighton Fringe: Opening Night Fireworks

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.  

The Brighton Fringe Guide For...Foodies

The Brighton Fringe Guide For...Foodies

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... 

How To Sell Your Show At The Edinburgh Fringe

How To Sell Your Show At The Edinburgh Fringe

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... 

Sweet Venues expands for Brighton Fringe 2018

Sweet Venues expands for Brighton Fringe 2018

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. 

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

All this week we've got some fantastic offers on your favourite West End shows. Check back daily for the latest offers. 

A Woman’s Place is on the Fringe…

A Woman’s Place is on the Fringe…

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. 

Charlie Duprè on Meeting Tony Blair, the Man he Now Portrays

Charlie Duprè on Meeting Tony Blair, the Man he Now Portrays

Betrayal, money, power, politics and love. 

Will Naameh, Steve Hartil and Sean McCann Talk Improv at the Fringe

Will Naameh, Steve Hartil and Sean McCann Talk Improv at the Fringe

Improv is as big as it’s ever been at the Fringe, with well over a hundred shows for you to choose from. 

Clique’s Milly Thomas Dives in at the Deep End with Two Plays this Fringe

Clique’s Milly Thomas Dives in at the Deep End with Two Plays this Fringe

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. 

7 Ways to Escape the Fringe

7 Ways to Escape the Fringe

With the second and most exhausting weekend of the Fringe nearly in the rearview mirror, it’s time to have a rest day. 

Virtual Reality Comes to the Fringe at Assembly's FuturePlay Festival

Virtual Reality Comes to the Fringe at Assembly's FuturePlay Festival

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... 

Yes, There's a Fringe for Books Too

Yes, There's a Fringe for Books Too

As the Edinburgh International Festival and its Fringe celebrate their 70th anniversaries, Broadway Baby’s James T. 

Dominic Holland is Spider-man’s Dad

Dominic Holland is Spider-man’s Dad

By any account, Dominic Holland has had a successful career. 

Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award Winner Announced

Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award Winner Announced

Another stellar year of entertainment at Brighton Fringe has once again made choosing the winner of the coveted Broadway Bobby incredibly difficult. 

Brighton Fringe: Something For The Opening Weekend

Brighton Fringe: Something For The Opening Weekend

May Bank Holiday weekend can only mean one thing; Brighton Fringe is almost upon us. 

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

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... 

Brighton Fringe: Top 10 Stand-Ups You Shouldn’t Miss:

Brighton Fringe: Top 10 Stand-Ups You Shouldn’t Miss:

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. 

Brighton Fringe: Top 10 Hidden Gems

Brighton Fringe: Top 10 Hidden Gems

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. 

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

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. 

988 Brighton Fringe listings now on Broadway Baby

988 Brighton Fringe listings now on Broadway Baby

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... 

Real-Life Man Who Behaved Badly Features in New Greenwich Comedy

Real-Life Man Who Behaved Badly Features in New Greenwich Comedy

Celebrated actor, Ian Lindsay (Men Behaving Badly, Benidorm) directs the world première of his play Chinese Whispers at the Greenwich Theatre from July 13th-23rd based on the... 

Brighton Fringe Announces 2017 Programme

Brighton Fringe Announces 2017 Programme

Comedy from Jerry Sadowitz, mime from Trygve Wakensha and music from U. 

Black Friday Deals - Tickets from a Fiver!

Black Friday Deals - Tickets from a Fiver!

This week we have a number of fantastic deals and offers across a huge range of theatre and attractions, with new offers being added every day. 

The Highs and Lows of Flyering at the Fringe: Interview with a Professional Flyerer

The Highs and Lows of Flyering at the Fringe: Interview with a Professional Flyerer

Handing out flyers on the street is one of the most famously unpleasant parts of putting on a show at the Fringe. 

Cocktail of the Day: Fringe First

Cocktail of the Day: Fringe First

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! 

Fossils’ Nel Crouch: “Theatre is alive and well at the Fringe!”

Fossils’ Nel Crouch: “Theatre is alive and well at the Fringe!”

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... 

Student New Writing at the Fringe: Oxford, Warwick and St Andrews Students Compare Notes

Student New Writing at the Fringe: Oxford, Warwick and St Andrews Students Compare Notes

The Fringe is the single most exciting date in the student-theatre calendar. 

Stop The Train's Rick Guard on the Magic of New Musicals at the Fringe

Stop The Train's Rick Guard on the Magic of New Musicals at the Fringe

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. 

​Why Attila the Stockbroker Quit the Fringe, and Why He Came Back

​Why Attila the Stockbroker Quit the Fringe, and Why He Came Back

Attila the Stockbroker began performing poetry in the 1980s, and since then has toured the world. 

​Dracula Director Danny Wainwright on Mixing Politics with Comedy

​Dracula Director Danny Wainwright on Mixing Politics with Comedy

There couldn’t be a more poignant time to retell the story of Dracula with a 21st-century twang. 

James Wilson-Taylor's First Show About Himself: Ginger is the New Black

James Wilson-Taylor's First Show About Himself: Ginger is the New Black

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... 

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 6

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 6

Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Shruti Chauhan on Competing in the BBC Edinburgh Fringe Slam

Shruti Chauhan on Competing in the BBC Edinburgh Fringe Slam

Shruti Chauhan is a poet and performer from Leicester. 

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 5

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 5

Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 4

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 4

Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 3

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 3

Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Georgian Director Keti Dolidze calls for more International Theatre at the Fringe

Georgian Director Keti Dolidze calls for more International Theatre at the 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... 

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 2

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 2

Join Adrian Bradley for Fringe Diary, your bulletin on the news, views and schmooze at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 1

Fringe Diary with Adrian Bradley - Day 1

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? 

​Sophia Walker: A Call to Arms for Fringe Performers

​Sophia Walker: A Call to Arms for Fringe Performers

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. 

SpaceDating: Two Kittens & A Kid (A Gay Man Raising His Inner Diva)

SpaceDating: Two Kittens & A Kid (A Gay Man Raising His Inner Diva)

He prefers getting up early, likes music and isn't adverse to a man in a kilt. We take Canuck Christopher Wilson on a first date (and we quite liked it). 

A Fringe PokéFest

A Fringe PokéFest

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. 

Patrick Turpin: A Performers Guide to Romance at the Fringe

Patrick Turpin: A Performers Guide to Romance at the Fringe

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. 

Flanders & Swann “the missing link in comedy history between Noel Coward & Billy Connelly”

Flanders & Swann “the missing link in comedy history between Noel Coward & Billy Connelly”

Tim FitzHigham tells Broadway Baby why playing one half of Flanders and Swann for the last decade isn’t just nostalgic, it’s unbridled joy. 

Kevin Mclean: 'The Edinburgh Fringe is a monster'

Kevin Mclean: 'The Edinburgh Fringe is a monster'

Kevin Mclean is one of the organizers of Loud Poets, a poetry collective entering its third year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

One-man play sweeps the board at Brighton Fringe Awards

One-man play sweeps the board at Brighton Fringe Awards

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... 

Bobby Awards Shortlist Announced for Brighton

Bobby Awards Shortlist Announced for Brighton

After hundreds of shows, thousands of performers and a month of the most exciting shows from around the corner and around the world, Brighton Fringe is almost over. 

Something for the Weekend: Brighton Fringe 21-22 May

Something for the Weekend: Brighton Fringe 21-22 May

It’s the halfway point for Brighton Fringe and there are still hundreds of shows left to see. 

Brighton Insider - Sellotape Sisters by Lee Mattinson

Brighton Insider - Sellotape Sisters by Lee Mattinson

1966. 

Brighton Insider - HYSTERICAL

Brighton Insider - HYSTERICAL

With their award-winning show opening this weekend at The Warren's Main Stage, we've been talking to Artistic Director Karis Halsall to find out what HYSTERICAL is all about 

Road to the Fringe - Captain Morgan and the Sands of Time

Road to the Fringe - Captain Morgan and the Sands of Time

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. 

​Interview: The Story of the Nervous Man (a silent comedy)

​Interview: The Story of the Nervous Man (a silent comedy)

Neil has a story to tell. 

Road to the Fringe - Memories of a Lullaby with Saras Feijoo

Road to the Fringe - Memories of a Lullaby with Saras Feijoo

Memories of a Lullaby is a one woman show about Saras' experiences growing up in Venezuela. 

​Brighton Insider- Cabaret and Circus

​Brighton Insider- Cabaret and Circus

Roll up! Roll up! Roll up those lacy stockings and take a sneak peek into the debaucherous and downright entertaining world of Brighton Fringe cabaret and circus. 

​Brighton Insider - Dance and Physical Theatre

​Brighton Insider - Dance and Physical Theatre

Numerous award-winning companies will be joining us again at this year at Brighton Fringe in the ever astounding Dance and Physical Theatre category. 

Road to the Fringe - Through the eyes of a technician

Road to the Fringe - Through the eyes of a technician

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. 

News - Brighton Fringe Opening

News - Brighton Fringe Opening

After months of waiting, Brighton Fringe opened its doors last night with the launches of three major venues. 

Brighton Insider - Help! I think I Might Be Fabulous

Brighton Insider - Help! I think I Might Be Fabulous

A protégé of David Hoyle and Dickie Beau, Alfie Ordinary is about to dive in head first with his inaugural solo performance Help! I think I Might Be Fabulous. 

Brighton Insider - Living the High Life

Brighton Insider - Living the High Life

If the new i360 on Brighton seafront has inspired you to raise your gaze or you’re suddenly feeling the need to quit your job and run away with the circus, then it's time to ch... 

Brighton Insider - MorbidAbnormalMe

Brighton Insider - MorbidAbnormalMe

We are Shea and Nora! Two Canadian gals who fell into deep creative love in France at Ecole Philippe Gaulier. 

Brighton Insider: Garden

Brighton Insider: Garden

Working 9 to 5 is no way to make a living for Lucy, a disillusioned officer worker from London. 

Road to the Fringe - The Marlborough Theatre

Road to the Fringe - The Marlborough Theatre

A key Brighton Fringe venue, The Marlborough is located in one of the oldest public houses in the city. 

Road to the Fringe - Through the eyes of a producer

Road to the Fringe - Through the eyes of a producer

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. 

Brighton Insider - The Marked

Brighton Insider - The Marked

As puppetry becomes ever more popular with Fringe goers around the world, we decided to speak to London-based Theatre Temoin to find out more about their gritty tale of trouble and... 

Brighton Insider: The Warren

Brighton Insider: The Warren

Back to inhabit the grounds of St Peter’s church, this festival within a festival will play host to a whopping 162 shows this Fringe and here at Broadway Baby we are completely s... 

Road to the Fringe - Lamb Comedy

Road to the Fringe - Lamb Comedy

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... 

Brighton Insider- Republic

Brighton Insider- Republic

This year marks the dawn of Republic. 

Brighton Insider: Opening Night Highlights

Brighton Insider: Opening Night Highlights

Brighton Fringe’s month long arts festival kicks off this Friday, 6 May, with several unmissable shows and a spectacular fireworks display at The Warren. 

Brighton Insider: Comedy at the Fringe

Brighton Insider: Comedy at the Fringe

With close to 300 different comedy shows at the Brighton Fringe, you might find yourself a bit over-whelmed by the choice. 

Brighton Insider: Sweet Venues Preview

Brighton Insider: Sweet Venues Preview

Back again with two new spaces at the Waterfront Hotel on King’s Road, Sweet Venues promises a line-up of scintillating theatre, eye watering comedy, risqué cabaret and more liv... 

Brighton Insider: The Rialto Theatre

Brighton Insider: The Rialto Theatre

It’s the second year for the Rialto Theatre at the Brighton Fringe but it’s already gaining a reputation as a home for local talent. 

​Brighton Insider: Workshops

​Brighton Insider: Workshops

Don’t let the performers have all the fun this Fringe! If you want to join in on the action Brighton Fringe has an excellent line-up of workshops, from creative to family-fun. 

Brighton Insider: Just For Kids

Brighton Insider: Just For Kids

Need something to keep the kids occupied this half-term? Looking for shows that suit parents and kids alike? We’ve trawled Brighton Fringe and discovered some perfect shows for 4... 

Brighton Insider: 10 tips for the Fringe

Brighton Insider: 10 tips for the Fringe

Hundreds of shows, thousands of performers and one unique city. 

Brighton Fringe To Start Off With A Bang

Brighton Fringe To Start Off With A Bang

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... 

Dukebox seeks performers for Open Mic during Fringe

Dukebox seeks performers for Open Mic during Fringe

The Dukebox Theatre are looking for a plethora of Open Mic Brighton based performers to grace their stage this Brighton Fringe. 

Bethan Troakes named Broadway Baby’s Brighton Editor

Bethan Troakes named Broadway Baby’s Brighton Editor

Broadway Baby, one of the longest-established theatre sites on the internet, has named Bethan Troakes as its Brighton Editor. 

New festival launched in Brighton

New festival launched in Brighton

Expectantly waiting for the Brighton Fringe? Then we’ve got the perfect antidote. 

Unmissable shows at Brighton Fringe this year

Unmissable shows at Brighton Fringe this year

Brighton Fringe has officially launched. 

Henry St Leger named Editor for the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe

Henry St Leger named Editor for the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe

Broadway Baby, the largest reviewing publication at the Edinburgh Fringe, has named Henry St Leger as the Editor for this year’s festival. 

Bigger and better than ever: Brighton Fringe 2016

Bigger and better than ever: Brighton Fringe 2016

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... 

Bananaman The Musical marks the live action debut of the Man-of-Peel

Bananaman The Musical marks the live action debut of the Man-of-Peel

Bananaman the Musical will mark the live action debut of the Man-of-Peel. 

Shona McCarthy appointed as Chief Executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Shona McCarthy appointed as Chief Executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

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 Crowdfund Opening Night Parade

Brighton Fringe Crowdfund Opening Night Parade

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.  

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

Christmas is the one time of year you can drag your non-theatre-going friends to the theatre. 

New bursary to help Fringe virgins get to Brighton

New bursary to help Fringe virgins get to Brighton

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 

The Fringe through the lens of my iPhone camera

The Fringe through the lens of my iPhone camera

Broadway Baby publisher Pete Shaw wraps up his Edinburgh experience via his iPhone photo stream. 

Ahoy! Captain Morgan nabs a Bobby Award for its treasure trove of innovative comedy and storytelling

Ahoy! Captain Morgan nabs a Bobby Award for its treasure trove of innovative comedy and storytelling

Congratulations to Tap Tap Theatre's Captain Morgan series, which has bagged our second Bobby Award of 2015. 

Bobby or not Bobby? Emily Carding as Richard III is Broadway Baby’s pick of the Fringe

Bobby or not Bobby? Emily Carding as Richard III is Broadway Baby’s pick of the Fringe

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 ... 

How to Market a Fringe Show - Broadway Baby Breakfast with Pete Shaw

How to Market a Fringe Show - Broadway Baby Breakfast with Pete Shaw

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. 

Fringe Food Bank Invites Performers to Donate Unused Food

Fringe Food Bank Invites Performers to Donate Unused Food

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... 

'39 Steps meets Naked Gun but for children' - Adapting the Falcon’s Malteser for the Fringe

'39 Steps meets Naked Gun but for children' - Adapting the Falcon’s Malteser for the Fringe

The Falcon’s Malteser is the story of private detective Tim Diamond and his younger brother Nick becoming embroiled in a malteser-related mystery. 

The Top Ten Best Craft Beer Bars in Edinburgh

The Top Ten Best Craft Beer Bars in Edinburgh

With over 70 craft brewing companies across Scotland, craft beer now contributes close to £63 million to the British economy. 

The Knowing Smirk Comedy Show

The Knowing Smirk Comedy Show

Knowing Smirk is an improv group from Cheltenham. 

The Fringe Incubator: Why Greenwich Theatre Supports EdFest.

The Fringe Incubator: Why Greenwich Theatre Supports EdFest.

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... 

Going To Space: The Black Hoods Cabaret

Going To Space: The Black Hoods Cabaret

Broadway Baby talks to Rebecca O'Brien, joint artistic director of Knuckle and Joint about their upcoming show The Black Hoods Cabaret, which promises adult humour, puppet murder a... 

Feelgood Fringe Stories: David O'Doherty & The Caravan on the Cobbles

Feelgood Fringe Stories: David O'Doherty & The Caravan on the Cobbles

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. 

The MargOH! Channing and MAN-ee Champagne Three Minute Interview

The MargOH! Channing and MAN-ee Champagne Three Minute Interview

MargOH! Channing and MAN-ee Champagne are two delightful queens bringing fermented realness from New York to Edinburgh this August for a late-night run at The Laughing Horse. 

Win a £150 ad package in our Brighton Fringe Twitter Compo

Win a £150 ad package in our Brighton Fringe Twitter Compo

If you're taking a show to Brighton Fringe this year you want some free advertising, don't you? Sure you do. 

London's first Museum of Comedy

London's first Museum of Comedy

There's something funny going on under St George's Church in Bloomsbury. 

Brighton Rocks! The 2014 Fringe Programme is Launched.

Brighton Rocks! The 2014 Fringe Programme is Launched.

England's largest mixed-arts festival, the Brighton Fringe, has launched its online programme. 

The Brighton Fringe Marketing Guide

The Brighton Fringe Marketing Guide

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... 

Broadway Baby has been covering performing arts across the UK and beyond since 2004.

Please note ticket prices displayed on our homepage are based on best prices seen in an overnight scan. For up-to-the-minute pricing, please visit our Ticketing Site

Popular Articles

Popular Sections

Contact Us

Ticket Hotline: +44 (0) 207 492 1606
Press Releases: [email protected]

2004-2024 © Broadway Baby. Broadway Baby and the logo is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved.
Data provided courtesy of the Edinburgh Festivals Listings API, Brighton Fringe, Encore, Eventotron, OutSavvy and user submissions. We accept no liability for errors or omissions.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service