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Stand-Up Philosophy / Charlie Duncan Saffrey
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Bored of mindless comedy shows? Then come to Stand-Up Philosophy! It's like stand-up comedy, but philosophical. The Fringe's top comedians join professional philosophers, with a different line-up every day. Hosted by Charlie Duncan Saffrey. www.standupphilosophy.net Interactive, Talk
Steffan Alun and Support: You Can't Escape Free Stand-Up Steffan Alun / PBH's Free Fringe
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The Welsh optimist returns to the festival – and this year, he's been trying to escape. The result? 45 minutes of excellent stand-up comedy. Includes support act. Stand-up
Waverley Bar • 3-5 St Mary's St, EH1 1TA (Upstairs Lounge) B0131 226 0000 V438 GE6 Stairs: 11 - 20 Aug 3-13,15-24 20:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Laughing Horse @ The Counting House • 38 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DD (The Ballroom) B0131 667 7533 V170 GF6 Stairs: 11 - 20 Aug 1-25 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Stella Graham: Sneaky Little Bitch Stand Up with Janine Harouni (Please Remain Seated) Soho Theatre
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Winner of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2018 and 1/3 of multi award-winning sketch trio Muriel, Janine Harouni debuts her highly anticipated stand-up hour. ‘Brilliant’ (Chortle). SSSS (Evening Standard). Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Bunker Three) B0131 556 6550 V33 GE6 XJul 31-Aug 2 17:45(1h) £6.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22 17:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 12,19-20 17:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
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Standard Issue Stands Up
Standard Issue Podcast / The Stand Comedy Club
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Standard Issue Podcast knows a truckload of funny women, so it makes sense to bring them to the festival stage. Join some of its favourites for an evening of funnies. Line-up TBC. Stand-up, Compilation
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 • 28 York Place, EH1 3EP (Stand 3) B0131 558 9005 V12 GC5 Aug 12-13 21:10(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
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The Stand's Pick of the Fringe Various / The Stand Comedy Club
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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. Catch four brilliant acts all for £10. Different line-up nightly! Stand-up, Solo show
The Stand’s New Town Theatre • Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, EH2 3DH (Lower Hall)
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B0131 558 9005 V7 GD3 Aug 2-3,9-10,16,24 22:25(1h10m) £10.00
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It’s absolutely, definitely not Stella Graham’s fault that she’s in trouble, the mother of all of nature is coming to get her. 'If you're a TV executive... see her now' (Skinny). Stand-up
Carnivore Edinburgh • 208 Cowgate, Corner of Blair St, EH1 1QR (The Vault) B0131 226 0000 V180 GE5
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Aug 3-24 17:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Stepdads: Step Up
Luke Rollason and Tom Curzon / Bright Buoy
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A funk-comedy fever dream double act who wish they were your dad (but who are glad he went to prison). Guaranteed to erase your childhood memories and replace them with better ones. Sketch Off 2019 runners-up. Absurdist, Clown
Heroes @ Boteco • 47 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB (Basement) B0131 226 0000 V516 GF5 Aug 10 17:20(1h) £5.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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Stephanie Laing: Quitter
A Rush of Laughter / Free Festival
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Writer for BBC. As seen on Sky One. A lovable little weirdo trying to work out how to be happy. 'Wonderful. Frank and funny' (Mick James, ABC). 'Great comedy, full stop. Terrifically told, very funny' (Chuck Moore). Stand-up, Storytelling
Laughing Horse @ Finnegan's Wake • 9b Victoria Street, EH1 2HE (The Back Room)
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B0131 225 9348 V101 GE4 Stairs: 1 Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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Stay Loyal to the Royals
Stephen Buchanan: Baby Dove
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Concerned about the future of the Commonwealth, the Queen has undertaken a world tour to connect with her "people". Her Majesty will show the world that the royal family spills more tea than the Kardashians. Variety, Cabaret
theSpace @ Niddry St • Niddry Street, EH1 1TH (Lower Theatre) B0131 510 2383 V9 GE5
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Aug 19-24 22:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SU)
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Steff Todd: Reality Check Avalon Management
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Award-winning comedian and impressionist presents her debut solo show. Steff has gained worldwide attention with her viral impressions of celebrities, making her one of the hottest emerging talents in comedy. 'Absolutely incredible impressions' (Mirror). Stand-up
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Stella Graham / PBH’s Free Fringe
Just the Tonic at The Caves • Rowantree Bar, 253 Cowgate, EH1 1LG (Just Out of the Box)
B0330 220 1212 V88 GE5 XAug 1-2 14:00(1h) £5.00 Aug 3-11,13-25 14:00(1h) £5.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
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CKP and InterTalent Group present
Winner of BBC New Comedy Award 2018. In Stephen’s debut hour you can expect sharp storytelling and observations as the Glaswegian delves into the reality of living with his mum and a refugee. SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com). Stand-up, Solo show
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (The Cellar) B0131 556 6550 V33 GE6 Stairs: 11 - 20
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XJul 31-Aug 2 20:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 7-8,15,21-22 20:30(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) Aug 12-13,19-20 20:30(1h) £8.50 (£7.50)
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Stephen Carlin: Pickwickian Stephen Carlin
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Anecdotal, episodic, lacking an overarching theme, lighthearted, tittle tattle, way too many characters... Think Charles Dickens but better. SSSSS (Herald). Stand-up
Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 • 50 Blackfriars Street, Within Safestay Edinburgh, entrances on Blackfriars Street and Cowgate, EH1 1NE (The Alcove)
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B0131 524 1989 V151 GE5 Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25 19:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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