Shows at Whistlebinkies

Dystopia: The Rock Opera

A powerful mix of new music and storytelling performed in the incredibly realistic masks of Trump, Putin and Kim Jong Un. The Rock Opera follows a fictional state ruined by toxic rhetoric, media and social media, billionaires and super-powers and plagued by various crisis's, into an election. At which point the Moon on A Stick Party topples the ruling Finger of Blame party and embarks on a journey to make Dystopian citizens truly happy. Epic sing along songs, participation, relevant social and political punch, and messages of real hope and unity.

Whistlebinkies • 8 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Figurines: Back2Binkies

Fans of Queen, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Radiohead and Royal Blood will love Figurines! Fresh off the release of their new single So I'm Told, Edinburgh's most exciting indie-rock act returns to the venue that started it all for them, Whistle Binkies. Two years after the venue gave them their first ever show, off the back of a stunning open-mic performance, Figurines exploded across the Edinburgh and Glasgow gig circuit. They now hope to return the favour with a pair of red-hot sets!

Whistlebinkies • 8 Aug 2023 - 22 Aug 2023

Alex Smith – Real Man

Alex Smith returns for a third year after two packed-out Fringe runs. After spending 28 years being told he isn’t one, Alex has set out to figure out exactly what constitutes a "real man". Alex tried out breaking the law, ingratiating himself with tribal rights of passage and even endured a totally unnecessary colonic, all just so he could write a new hour. Alex has written for HuffingtonPost.com, Immediate Media and RockNRollBride.com. He has appeared on The Chris Ramsey Show, Live at the Electric and Virgin Media’s Edinburgh Comedy Binge.

Whistlebinkies • 5 Aug 2017 - 26 Aug 2017

Gary Colman: Tickling Mice

Did you know, rats and humans are the only animals that laugh when tickled? And the similarities don't stop there. Geordie funnyman Gary Colman – ‘Fearlessly funny ... the best deadpan act since Jack Dee so it’s unsurprising that Frank Skinner’s a fan’ (GQ) – presents another beautiful, heart-warming comedy show about the crushing banality of family life.

Whistlebinkies • 8 Aug 2015 - 29 Aug 2015

Andrew O'Neill - Mindspiders

Andrew O'Neill (Buzzcocks, Museum Of Curiosity, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle) returns to the Free Fringe with his most inventive, surreal stand-up show yet. Free! 'Comedic brilliance’ (Time Out). 'Absolutely hilarious’ (Neil Gaiman). 'He's got a natural optimism and love of silliness that leaves you feeling remarkably positive... The very definition of alternative' (Guardian).

Whistlebinkies • 2 Aug 2014 - 24 Aug 2014

Wishful Thinking

Jen Brister returns to Edinburgh with a brand new show and this time it’s all about politics. OK, that’s not strictly true, Jen wants to be more politically active, she wants to take a stand for the things she believes in! But she also wants to go to the garden centre. Can she fit it all in or is that just Wishful Thinking? ‘This is as near perfect stand up as I have seen’ ***** (ScotsGay). ‘Blisteringly funny’ **** (List). ‘Brister possesses a magnetic personality’ **** (Edinburgh Evening News).

Whistlebinkies • 1 Aug 2014 - 24 Aug 2014