Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme 2023

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Hello and welcome to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023!

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you back to one of the world’s foremost celebrations of live performance, taking place in one of the most spectacular cities on the planet.

Edinburgh’s well-earned reputation as a cultural touchstone stretches back to the days of the Scottish Enlightenment (and before!), so it’s fitting that a festival of such renown takes place among these historic streets and buildings. As ever, we wish a sincere thanks to the city and its residents for being at the heart of the Fringe.

A thousand thanks also to the Fringe creatives without whom there would be no festival. From the eight companies who rocked up in 1947, to the artists who founded the Fringe Society in 1958, this festival has always been driven by artistic dedication and creativity. Some Fringe shows give us a much-needed escape from our day-to-day concerns; others help us to understand them better. We look forward to both the joy and inspiration this August.

A massive thanks to all the participants who help make the Fringe what it is: the venues and producers, the thousands of staff and freelancers working across the Fringe; members of the media and arts industry; the local businesses and suppliers; a steadfast array of sponsors, partners and organisations. The Fringe is a team effort and it wouldn’t be the same without you.

Our final thanks are for you, the audience – the ones booking the tickets, filling the seats and spreading the indefinable buzz this festival thrives on. It’s an oftrepeated fact that Fringe shows live or die on word of mouth, and we urge you to keep that tradition alive: if you see a show that makes you laugh, cry, scream or anything in between, please shout about it to your friends, your family, your followers and your fellow Fringe-goers.

The chief strength of the Fringe is the massive variety on offer. From swimming pools and boxing clubs; from free, to paid, to pay-what-you-want – there is the chance to curate your own unique festival experience. Our job is to help you find the shows you’ll carry with you for years to come, so please visit edfringe.com for tips and guidance, check in with our access services if you need them (see page 08 for more info) and download our app (see page 07) to fill any gaps in your show schedule.

In other words – fill yer boots!

Shona McCarthy Chief Executive Benny Higgins Chair

About the Fringe

For three weeks in August, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe, with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

It all began in 1947 with eight companies – six of them from Scotland – taking a risk, turning up uninvited and performing on the ‘fringe’ of the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. Over 75 years later, the Fringe has grown to become a world-renowned celebration of arts and culture, a byword for adventurous performance and the premier meeting place for artists and creatives to perform, gather, exchange, discover and select new work.

We believe that everyone, irrespective of their background, should have the opportunity to experience and express themselves through creativity. No individual or committee determines who can or cannot appear at the Fringe; our vision is to give anyone a stage and everyone a seat.

About the Fringe Society

The Fringe Society is a registered charity that was founded by artists to:

• support, advise and encourage everyone who wants to participate in the Fringe

• provide information and assistance to Fringe audiences

• celebrate the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world.

With a year-round team of 42, the Fringe Society works to support the artists and audiences that make this festival happen, and engages with communities and schools in Edinburgh to inspire greater participation in the arts.

For updates on Fringe Society activities, follow @EdFringeSociety on Twitter.

Donations

Taking part this year?

The Fringe Society has a range of resources and support to help you make the most of your time at the Fringe.

Fringe Central is our participants’ hub during August; it’s where artists and members of the media and arts industry can access Fringe Society services, helping them make the most of what the festival has to offer. These services include a programme of panel discussions and networking events, one-to-one sessions focused on helping artists develop their careers, and mental health first aid check-ins, alongside handy practical facilities such as wifi and computer and printer access.

It’s also a space where artists can escape the hustle and bustle of the festival; a place where you can take a breather and not have to worry about being ‘on’ or constantly selling your show. Drop by and say hello to one of our friendly Fringe Central team – we’re here to support you.

• Fringe Central: Artist Hub

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL

• Fringe Central: Industry and Media Offices

Appleton Tower, 11 Crichton St, EH8 9LE

Want to take part in 2024?

If you feel inspired to take part in next year’s Fringe, please come and visit us at Fringe Central: Artist hub and ask to speak to a member of the Artist Services team.

You can also visit edfringe.com/takepart where you’ll find information, advice and guides to taking part in the Fringe.

A lot of work goes into producing this free programme. Please consider supporting us with a donation.

Scan QR code to donate or visit tickets.edfringe.com/donations

We greatly appreciate any donations that help us continue our charitable work to support artists, audiences, schools and community groups at the Fringe.

Sponsors

Supporters

Community and access partners

Strategic partners

Partners

A huge thank you to our Angels, Patrons and Fringe Friends

We are continually grateful to our Angels, Patrons and Fringe Friends, who provide vital support for the Fringe Society’s charitable objectives, including supporting artists, improving accessibility and working with schools and local communities to help new audiences engage with the Fringe. We would like to acknowledge the following people for their continued support.

Fringe Angels:

Christopher L. Eisgruber and Lori A. Martin

Nick and Julie Gould

Colleen and Kurt Jennings-Roggensack

Jim Mellon

Graeme and Rachel Baillie

Changing Ideas

Stephen and Teresa Graham

Fringe Patrons:

Geoff Arbuthnott

Alan Barwick

Chris Crouch and Molly Morris

Paul Davies

Mark and Tracy Ferron

Greg Lovett

...and others who wish to remain anonymous.

As a charity, the Fringe Society relies on the generosity of its Friends and supporters to help achieve our vision to become the most accessible festival in the world.

If you would like to hear how you can become an Angel, Patron or Fringe Friend, please contact the team at friends@edfringe.com or on +44 (0)131 226 0036

Thanks also to our US supporters

We’d like to offer a special thank you to our US Advisors: Ian Houston, Paul Innella, Scott Plank and Ellen Tupman.

US supporters are eligible for tax-deductible donations through our partnership with Chapel and York. For more information please visit bit.ly/US-Donations

Be our Friend

The Fringe Society is a small charity which you can support by becoming a Fringe Friend.

Fringe Friends pay an annual membership fee which provides vital support for the Fringe Society’s charitable objectives. In return, Friends receive benefits such as:

• 2for1 tickets to participating shows

• an exclusive booking line during the Fringe

• discounts at the Fringe shop.

We have several membership tiers to suit different budgets, with a variety of benefits available at each tier. On average, benefits are worth double the amount of membership cost for each tier.

Every penny of your Friends membership will help the Fringe Society support artists as well as ensuring everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the chance to enjoy the Fringe in future. Support from our Fringe Friends has helped us achieve so much already, such as providing and improving access facilities at the Fringe (see pages 08 and 09) and engaging with local schools (page 13) and community groups (page 12).

For more information on becoming a Fringe Friend, visit edfringe.com/support-us/friends, email friends@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0036.

Navigating the programme

Show icons – see below.

Subgenres – these let you know a little more about what to expect from each show.

Venue information B – box office phone number; V –venue number; G – map grid reference. The name of the space within the venue is noted in the brackets after the venue address.

– dates in grey have no performances. Dates in red are eligible for the 2for1 offer (07 and 08 August). Purchase two (or multiples of two) full-price tickets and the 2for1 discount will be automatically applied to your basket.

Date, time, duration and price lines – the Fringe uses a 24-hour clock. Fringe days run from 05:00 in the morning to 04:59. Shows starting after midnight and before 5am will be listed for the day before. This means that if you are going out on Friday night and are attending a show at 1am, you should book for Friday, not Saturday.

Free shows can be ticketed or non-ticketed. Ensure you book a ticket for free ticketed shows.

Prices listed are for unreserved seats in almost all cases.

Concession prices, where available, are offered to the following groups: students (S), registered unemployed (U), disabled people (D), over 65s (O), and children under 18 (C) (additional concessions to specific groups are indicated where applicable). Proof of status will be asked for at the venue. A further concession for families (F) may be offered for two adults and two children, or one adult and three children under the age of 18.

x Indicates dates for preview performances.

Show icons

P Specifies that a show is a world premiere.

T Eligible for the 2for1 offer, available on 07 and 08 August. Purchase two (or multiples of two) fullprice tickets and the discount will be automatically applied to your basket. Please note: offer does not apply if you only purchase one ticket. Concessions are not available as part of 2for1.

F Registered for the Fringe Friends 2for1 ticket offer. For more information about Fringe Friends, visit edfringe.com/support-us/friends.

The list of participating shows was correct at the time of printing but is subject to change.

Space accessibility information – the circular icons after the space name explain performance or spacespecific access information. For more details, please contact accessbookings@edfringe.com

A Audio description

C Captioning

B Interpreted or signed performance

R Relaxed performance Touch tour

2 Wheelchair access

Age guidance – these icons give guidance about the age group the event is suitable for. Please note that these are recommendations only. You should decide what is suitable for yourself and your group.

U The green icons are suitable for ages 0+, 3+ or 5+.

j Parents or guardians should consider the content of these shows if children are attending.

K The black icons with 12+, 14+, 16+ and 18+ advise the age suitability for a show. These can be guidance or restrictions, please check at time of ticket purchase.

Shows marked 18+ may be in venues that do not allow under-18s at all or at some points in the day due to licensing laws, despite the age ratings of the shows they host. Where possible, this information is included in the show and venue listings, but please check with the venue before you buy tickets to ensure everyone in your party can attend.

Shows in the ‘Children’s shows’ section also display additional age guidance.

Booking tickets

The Fringe Box Office is the only place to buy tickets for every show on the Fringe.

Book online at edfringe.com

Book your tickets online via our secure website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Book tickets on the app

The Fringe app lets you browse and book tickets on the go during August; you can also use ‘nearby now’ to find shows starting soon near you. The app will be available to download ahead of the Fringe; scan the QR code or visit edfringe.com for full details, and to sign up to be the first to know.

Book over the phone

Telephone: +44 (0)131 226 0000

Access bookings: +44 (0)131 226 0002

Text phone: +44 (0)7860 018 299

08 June – 16 July (Monday – Friday)

10:00 – 18:00

17 July – 30 July (Monday – Saturday) 10:00 – 18:00

31 July – 28 August (daily) 10:00 – 18:00

Book in person

The Fringe Box Office

Old Assembly Close, High Street, EH1 1QS (next to the Fringe Shop)

08 June – 16 July (Monday – Friday) 10:00 – 18:00

17 July – 30 July (Monday – Saturday)

The Half Price Hut

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E-ticketing

All Fringe shows are e-ticketed so there’s no need to collect physical tickets. Once you’ve booked your ticket(s) you’ll receive a confirmation email containing a QR code – this is your ticket. You can also find your e-ticket QR code in the ‘my tickets’ area on edfringe.com and in the ‘my planner’ section of the Fringe app.

If you’ve booked tickets for multiple shows in a single transaction, this QR code will be the ticket for every show in that transaction. You will need to show the QR code on arrival at your venue(s); you can do this on your phone or tablet, or print it if required.

If you’ve bought tickets on behalf of others, we recommend that you arrive at the venue with the rest of your party.

Booking advice and fees

A booking fee of £1.25 per ticket is applied to all bookings (up to a maximum of £5 per transaction) including in-person counter sales. This contributes towards the Fringe Society’s charitable objectives and helps support the artists, venues and creatives that make the Fringe happen every year.

Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the event of a show cancellation.

Latecomers may not be admitted at the discretion of the venue.

For many performances, general concession prices are applicable to students, the registered unemployed, disabled customers, senior citizens (65 and over) and children under the age of 18. See page 06 for details. Please note, proof of concession status must be presented at the venue.

With thousands of half-price tickets available every day, the Half Price Hut is the place to grab a bargain. Scan the QR code or visit edfringe.com for more information about this year’s Half Price Hut.

Fringe Box Office, Old Assembly

Close, High Street, EH1 1QS

09 – 28 August (daily)

10:00 – 18:00

A 10% group discount for groups of 10 people or more is available for many performances on full-price tickets only.

Free shows can be ticketed or non-ticketed. If a show is free ticketed, please ensure you book a ticket to attend.

Some shows use a model where you can either buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or pay what you want at the venue. This will be indicated at the point of purchase. Many free and pay-what-you-want/can shows ask audiences to contribute money at the end of the performance if they are able.

Accessibility at the Fringe A Fringe for everyone

The Fringe Society is committed to ensuring that the Fringe is as accessible as possible to everyone who wishes to attend. You can find a summary of the services we offer below; for more information visit tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility

Fringe street events

The street events are a great place to start your Fringe experience. With street performances taking place throughout the Fringe, it’s a dazzling array of worldclass talent, from musicians and magicians to circus performers and living statues.

Street-level viewing areas are provided for those with access requirements and can be found at the street performance areas at West Parliament Square and on the Mound Precinct. Follow the signs or ask a member of Fringe staff (wearing branded jackets and t-shirts) if you require assistance.

See page 10 for more information on street events.

Before you book

Before booking your tickets, check online or contact our team to find out access information for individual venue spaces. Visit tickets.edfringe.com and click the ‘venues’ tab for more information. Look out for the following symbols next to the show listings in this programme and online:

Contact information

Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002

WhatsApp: +44 (0)7923 525799

Email: accessbookings@edfringe.com

The Fringe Box Office has staff trained to assist with access enquiries and ticket bookings. This service exists for anyone with access requirements or who requires a complimentary personal assistant (PA) ticket to attend a performance.

To book complimentary PA tickets online, please complete the registration form at tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility.

Unfortunately, we are not yet able to provide an online booking service for wheelchair users. Please contact us using the information above to book.

To book a ticket by email or WhatsApp message, please include the following information:

• the show you would like to book

• the date, time and venue of the show

• the number of tickets required

• what you need to be able to access the performance, eg specific seating requests, avoiding queues or a PA ticket

• a phone number and email address we can contact you on.

r Relaxed performance

B BSL signed/interpreted performance

0 Access parking Touch tour

BSL users can contact us via an online BSL / English interpreter. You can download Contact Scotland BSL’s app via smartphone or tablet at contactscotland-bsl.org/download.

You can find some accessible performances listed on page 321 of this programme or visit tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility/accessible-shows. On the same page, you can click ‘all shows’ and then ‘filter results’ to search for accessible shows.

After you’ve booked your tickets

There’s no need to collect physical tickets, just have your e-ticket barcode ready to show when you arrive at your venue (either printed out or on your mobile device).

You can find your e-ticket barcode in your confirmation email or in your account area on edfringe.com and the Fringe app

If you have an access requirement which means you require a printed ticket, or any other concerns, please get in touch with us at accessbookings@edfringe.com

To book your tickets in person please visit us at the Fringe shop at 180 High Steet. The Fringe shop is wheelchair accessible, with a power-assisted door, hearing loop and dropped counter.

Pre-festival opening times

In person, phone, email and WhatsApp

08 June – 16 July (Monday – Friday) 10:00 – 18:00

17 July – 30 July (Monday – Saturday) 10:00 – 18:00

Festival opening times

31 July – 28 August (daily)

In person 10:00 – 18:00

Phone, email and WhatsApp 09:00 – 21:00

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 Fringe!

Changing Places toilets

There are eight Changing Places toilets in central Edinburgh during August. These are accessible toilets with an adult-sized changing bench and hoist, for people who are unable to use a standard accessible toilet.

The Changing Places toilets are located as follows:

• Fringe Changing Place, corner of Windmill Street and Chapel Street, EH8 9LE, 04 – 28 August, 10:00 – 01:00. This facility can only be accessed by a radar key that can be collected from the Assembly team at the entrance to Assembly George Square Gardens.

• The Booking Office Pub, Waverley Bridge, EH1 1BQ, Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 00:00, Friday to Sunday 07:00 – 01:00.

• National Museum of Scotland, Entrance Hall, Chambers Street, EH1 1JF, 10:00 – 17:00.

• The Scottish Parliament, 1 Horse Wynd, EH99 1SP, Monday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 (last entry 16:30), Tuesday to Thursday 09:00 – 18:30 (last entry 18:00).

• Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh College of Art (courtyard), 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF, 12 – 28 August, 09:30 – 23:00.

• Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB, Monday to Saturday 04:00 – 23:45, Sunday 06:00 – 23:45.

• St James Quarter, St James Crescent, level one of the Galleria, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD, Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 20:00, Sunday 10:00 – 18:00. This facility can only be accessed with a radar key. If you don’t have one, the Guest Services team can provide one from the Guest Service desk located on level one, under the blue escalator.

Thank you to Assembly Festival and the University of Edinburgh for supporting the Fringe Changing Places toilet.

Sensory backpacks

The Fringe Society has sensory backpacks which are available to borrow (free of charge) for adults or children who find the festival environment overwhelming, to help make your Fringe experience as enjoyable as possible. Each backpack contains a variety of sensory products chosen to help support various sensory needs, including ear defenders.

S h L P

• Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One carpark, 75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, 09:45 – 17:30.

Changing Places and accessible toilets

To find out more about sensory backpacks, including where to collect them, please contact our access booking team at accessbookings@edfringe.com or visit tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility

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Fringe street events

Every Fringe, parts of the city are transformed into huge street performance playgrounds where hundreds of world-class artists showcase their amazing talent, creating the most vibrant and visible event of Edinburgh’s summer.

Are the street events free to access?

Admission to the street events is free. However, as street performers do not receive a fixed fee, they rely on your generous donations – so, if you can afford it, please put money in their hats. If you don’t carry cash, don’t worry, many will provide you with the option to leave a contactless donation.

And if you enjoy a performance, don’t forget to applaud!

What’s on when?

For dates and a daily timetable of performances, please visit edfringe.com/streetevents. You’ll also find schedule boards at all performance areas listing the shows happening that day.

What’s on where?

Fringe street events will take place across the Royal Mile, Hunter Square and the Mound Precinct.

EventScotland is delighted to be supporting this year’s Edinburgh street events. Find out more about Scotland’s year-round events at visitscotland.com/events.

What will I see?

The street events offer daily family-friendly performances throughout the Fringe – you’ll find a colourful display of artistry and acrobatics, redefining the limits of your imagination. Magic, pantomime, extraordinary diabolo numbers, incredible fire artists and juggling acts are all at play for you to admire. Street comedians and artists will stop you in your tracks and cause laughter and amazement in equal measure. You can also expect living statues and festival favourites such as portrait artists, balloon twisters, face painters, hair braiders, henna artists, tarot readers and more to get you into the full festival swing.

Malachi Frost

Chinnen

Meg Lagrande

Keep it Fringe Fund

The £100,000 Keep it Fringe fund was launched earlier this year by the Fringe Society’s Honorary President, Phoebe WallerBridge. The fund, supported by the Fleabag for Charity campaign and funds donated to the Fringe Society, was set up to distribute 50 bursaries of £2,000 to artists and companies bringing work to the Fringe in 2023.

At the fund’s launch in March 2023, Phoebe said,

For a creative, the festival is one of the most unique places on the planet to launch work, meet other artists and be discovered by audiences, agents, producers and the media.

For me, today’s announcement is incredibly personal. Edinburgh Fringe gave Fleabag a game-changing platform for everyone involved and we are thrilled that the show can continue to pay it forward to the creatives of tomorrow and contribute to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to take their work to this amazing festival.

The fund received 677 applications, which were assessed by a diverse group of external assessors on the lookout for shows that captured the defiant spirit of the Fringe; shows that could take advantage of the festival as a unique platform to tell untold stories. The 50 successful award recipients represent the great breadth of variety and diversity that makes up the festival, spanning sketch comedy, musicals, stand-up, spoken word for children, plays, ventriloquist horror, immersive theatre for one audience-member at a time, drag, performance art, variety, solo work and pole dancing. These stories talk to the very essence and spirit of the Fringe.

From emerging artists and those presenting at the Fringe for the first time to more established acts returning to the festival, the recipients reflect performers at every stage of their career, from a wide variety of backgrounds. Nearly one in two of the award recipients are disabled or have a health condition, and one in three come from a working-class background.

The funding has been used to cover a variety of expenses, including childcare, transportation, media and PR support, help to meet Living Wage pay, supporting access costs for artists and production costs associated with performing. The successful recipients are set to present work across a range of spaces in Edinburgh, offering a mix of paid-for and free shows.

The Keep it Fringe fund is a pilot, and part of the Fringe Society’s wider fundraising campaign. The ambition is to provide direct financial support for Fringe artists every year, with widening eligibility where possible. The Fringe Society recognises that these funds won’t make or break a show but should provide a little bit of financial help to those who want to take part in the Fringe.

If you or your organisation want to help artists attend the Fringe, please consider supporting the Keep it Fringe Fund. With over 600 applications in its first year, there is huge demand. Contact support.us@edfringe.com.

Fringe Days Out

Fringe Days Out was launched in 2017 as part of our 70th anniversary celebrations. The project provides Edinburgh-based charities and community groups with free Fringe ticket vouchers and bus passes, so that their whole festival experience is free.

The organisations that take part in Fringe Days Out work with a broad range of people and communities who are at risk of social exclusion, including young people, single parents, isolated elderly, disabled people, global majority communities, refugees, asylum seekers, LGBT people and many more. Thirteen of our partners work with people living in the top 20% most deprived areas in Scotland; two of them operate in the top 5% most deprived areas as mapped out by the Scottish Government.

By working with these organisations, we’re able to reach a broad cross-section of communities in Edinburgh through trusted, pre-established relationships. We can encourage recipients to be adventurous in what they choose to see by fostering open conversations with people they know and trust. We can also start to better understand what else the Fringe Society can do to open doors and enable communities to celebrate culture and creativity on their own terms.

By providing people with Fringe ticket vouchers, we are empowering them to explore the full Fringe programme and see any show they wish. By providing bus passes, we are making it simpler for people to travel into town, removing the potential barrier of transport costs. In addition, we provide extra support towards other secondary costs such as volunteer expenses, refreshments or taxis for those unable to travel by public transport; the groups identify and address barriers relevant to them.

Since 2017, more than 12,500 people have used Fringe Days Out to visit the festival, many for the first time. The Fringe Society works throughout the year to identify and minimise barriers to attendance, whether social, economic or geographical; this supports our vision ‘to give anyone a stage and everyone a seat’.

The future of Fringe Days Out

We have set the ambitious target to increase the value of Fringe Days Out to £150,000 by 2025. Among other things, this will enable us to:

• work with our partners to find out how we can best use our resources to help them realise their cultural ambitions

• develop our complimentary Community Ticketing Initiative to better support, promote and widen access for those who are vulnerable, marginalised or isolated

• seek other partners, such as food and drink providers and local businesses, to broaden the scope of Fringe Days Out.

If you feel inspired by any of these ideas and think you can help the Fringe Society achieve any of our goals, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, email support.us@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0036.

Teachers’ Theatre Club

Teachers’ Theatre Club is a joint project between the Fringe Society and Imaginate to help teachers in Edinburgh and the Lothians experience live performance.

Participants get to attend performances, take part in group discussions with some of the artists and creative teams who made and / or presented the work, and meet industry professionals such as programmers and arts critics. These discussions enable participants to feel more confident about discussing live performance and sharing opinions, both as individuals and as teachers.

The group also discusses how the shows can enhance and inform teaching practice by:

• bringing a class to see a theatre or dance performance

• incorporating aspects of the discussion into their teaching practice

• developing creative activities and tasks around the themes of a performance.

Since 2019, we have worked with 28 teachers from 24 schools across Edinburgh and the Lothians and 16 teachers from 15 schools around the rest of Scotland.

When applying to be a part of Teachers’ Theatre Club, I saw it as interesting CPD (continuous professional development). I never thought for a second that it would give me so much more. Over the course of the project I have engaged in discussions with a wide range of professionals in the arts, experienced theatre that I would never have thought to go see myself and discussed how I would use these shows with my pupils. I have laughed, cried, debated and been comfortable in talking about what I have both liked and disliked about performances. However, what has taken me by surprise is the camaraderie I have experienced. I didn’t expect to leave this project with new friendships and a fantastic group of people that I know I can call upon to go see a show with me. I hope this project runs for many years to come, and I urge as many teachers as possible to experience this. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.

(Teachers’ Theatre Club year one member)

Teachers’ Theatre Club is just one of the projects we use to engage with learning and education in Edinburgh, in order to foster a lifelong passion for the arts among Scotland’s young people and champion creative learning in our schools and colleges.

If you feel inspired by any of these ideas and think you can help the Fringe Society achieve any of our goals, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, email support.us@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0036.

1 and Only Absolute Burlesque Cabaret

Sassy School of Burlesque

TN Burlesque, Cabaret

1 and Only Absolute Burlesque Cabaret returns after delighting audiences since 2017. Experience our new glitter and glamour extravaganza. Edinburgh's only school of homegrown hotties promise you another must-see show filled with opulence.

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

1 Hour Of Insane Magic

Trash Panda Productions

TK Magic, Comedy

A thrilling, hilarious and insane magic show where three of the country's best magicians (Cameron Gibson, Luke Osey and Elliot Bibby) share incredible magic, impossible illusions and amazing acts of mind-reading!

Ada Campe: Naval Gazing

Ada Campe / The Stand Comedy Club

TFKP Comedy, Magic

Join Ada Campe for a show that puts the merry in maritime, the naughty in nautical and the oar in awesome! ‘Genius’ (Sandi Toksvig). ‘Extravagantly mischievous’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Magnetic presence and ticklish way with words’ (Scotsman).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

All-Stars Burlesque

Majestic International Presents

TMP Burlesque, Dance

The ultimate international burlesque extravaganza has arrived! A celebration of bodies, tradition and inclusivity by award-winning world-class artists and rising stars on the scene. Appearing in the iconic surroundings of the sensational Bijou Spiegeltent.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 19:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24,28 19:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

15 Years

The Performance Academy Scotland

– Drama and Theatre Schools

UP Musical Theatre, Drama

15 years. A variety show performed by the students from The Performance Academy Scotland to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Musical theatre, drama, dance and song – join in with our celebrations! A Fringe show for the full family.

Aug

Aug

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

99 Red Hot Kitties and Cockatoo

Red

Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret

FN Burlesque, Cabaret

Bringing electricity, fuelled by passion, a highly energetic burlesque show which is sure to tantalize the audience. The dancers, possessed by the throbbing music and dark decadence of sounds, display an aura of mystery.

Aug 13-17 17:20(1h)

Assembly Rooms (Bijou)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

An(dre)a Spisto and Joana

Nastari: 50 Ways to Kill a Slug

An(dre)a Spisto and Joana Nastari

MP Clown, LGBTQ+

Dre and Jo are busy, important slugs, going straight to the top. Lett-uce be frank... expect queer deviants, dancing, lip-syncing and slime! ‘Stunning’ SSSS (Scotsman). 'Euphoric' SSSSS (The Hive).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Are You There Margaret?

It’s Me, Gahd

House of Gahd (Québec, Canada)

TFK LGBTQ+, Drag

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Absurd: A Live Cabaret Panel Show

Ava Beaux / Kane and Abel / PBH’s Free Fringe

N Comedy, Game Show

Fun, raucous... absurd! Join host Ava Beaux and team captains Kane and Abel, for whacky games and cabaret acts.

‘An upbeat romp through a wide variety of acts’ ssss (NorthWestEnd.com).

'Endlessly watchable' ssss (BroadwayBaby.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5

Aug 6-11,13-18,20-25,27 18:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

Accordion Ryan / Free Festival

N Music, Comedy

Fresh off Britain’s Got Talent, Accordion Ryan performs your favourite songs like you’ve never heard them before! Join in and sing along during this night of laughter and fun!

‘You’re funny, I like you’ (Simon Cowell).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-8,10-15,17-22,24-27 23:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Uma Gahd presents her one-woman drag comedy! Expect small talk and big issues: fame, family, feminism, and failed marriages. With stand-up, lip-syncing and hysterical pathos, Uma tells the story of her life. www.houseofgahd.com

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 2-4,14-15 21:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13 21:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16 21:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Arron Jones: One-Hour

Straitjacket Escape Magic Show

Arron Jones / PBH's Free Fringe

N Magic, Comedy

Edinburgh Live's number-one pick of the Free Fringe 2022 returns! Mind-melting magic in a straitjacket? Yes please! SSSS (WorldMagicReview.com).

'Amazing' (Ronan Keating). 'Mind-blowing' (Scottish Sun).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2

Aug 5-27 11:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician

Arron Jones / PBH’s Free Fringe

NP Magic, Comedy

A musical comedy magic show to rock your socks off! Magic, music, comedy, raw sex appeal and zero self-awareness. 'One of the best' (YorkshireLive.co.uk).

'Amazing' (Ronan Keating).

'Most Impressed!' (MagicMagazine.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-27 16:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Ask a Stripper: The VIP Experience

Ask a Stripper

TFN Comedy, Physical Theatre

Stacey Clare and Gypsy Charms return to answer all your burning questions. With over 30 years combined experience between them of working in the adult entertainment industry, brace yourselves for some no-holes-barred stripper stories.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 3,6-10 21:20(55m) £8.00 (£6.50) (£26.00 F)

Aug 4-5,11-12 21:20(55m) £9.00 (£7.50) (£30.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Assembly Gala Launch

Assembly Festival

L Comedy, Circus

Assembly's Gala celebrates the opening of our 2023 programme and highlights some of the biggest and best productions. A must-see for anyone that wants to get a flavour of what's to come. Book early!

Aug 2 20:00(2h) £17.50 (£16.50)

B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28

Assembly Hall (Main Hall)

Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry

Tim Motley / Racing Sloth Productions

TFj Magic, Character Comedy

Magic Award Adelaide Fringe 2023, 2021, 2019. Real live wizard magic! Wonder at world-class wizardry in a realm of messenger owls, robed wizards and flying broomsticks! From Tim Motley. 'Incredible' SSSSS (Edmonton Sun).

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

XAug 4-5 18:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 6-10,14-17,20-24 18:05(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Aug 11-12,18-19,25-26 18:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)

Becoming Chavela

Stephanie Trudeau

FN Music, Comedy

Who doesn't love a comeback story? Becoming Chavela is back! An award-winning docu-cabaret performance of the life and music of iconic queer Mexican singer Chavela Vargas. A bold, unique and inspiring herstory. Strong LGBTQ+ interest.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-26 19:40(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)

Ben Hart: Jadoo

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment

TKP Magic, Comedy

Hart returns with an astonishing new show rich in colour, passion and wicked humour, drawn from his experience travelling India discovering lost, real magic. 'Extraordinary' (Time Out). 'There's nobody else we'd rather watch onstage' (Penn & Teller).

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

XAug 2-3 18:00(1h) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:00(1h) £16.50 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 18:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Best of Cabaret

Majestic International

L Cabaret, Burlesque

Returning with a diverse rotating cast of international seasoned artists in the genre. Variety, vocalists, circus, comedy and award-winning headline burlesque features. A round of the finest acts at the Fringe in one stellar showcase.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

XAug 3-4 19:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:30(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 19:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Best of the Fest Daytime Assembly Festival

TR Comedy, Variety

Join us for some afternoon delight in the Gardens. The very best comedy, family entertainment and circus from the festival. 'An all-round crowd pleaser, it really is the best of the fest!' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Cabaret

in

the Dark

Visually Impaired Creators Scotland

LF Comedy, New Writing

Ever wonder what it’s like to see a show... without actually seeing it? Join VICS for a night of comedy, music and sketches, all in the pitch dark! Of course you can take part too! www.visuallyimpairedcreatorsscotland.co.uk

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:40(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 12:40(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

A Bit Too Much Hair

Butch Mermaid

TFL LGBTQ+, Music

This gender-euphoric cabaret is a musical paradise for thems, mens, femmes and everyone in between. 'It’s a big, silly party where transness is centred and everyone is welcome' (Theatreview.org.nz) by artists from NZ and NYC!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 8,10,12,15,17,19,22,24,26 17:00(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Blodwen's in Paris

Emily Davis / PBH's Free Fringe

N Musical Comedy

Follow Blodwen across the channel on her mission to cure her broken heart and start a new life in the city of romance. She can't speak French, but does it really matter? A heartfelt musical comedy.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3

Aug

17:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Blues and Burlesque

Pete Saunders, Belle de Beauvoir, Voodoo Rooms, Blond Ambition Productions

TFN Burlesque, Musical Comedy

Original music by Pete Saunders (Dexy’s Midnight Runners), classic striptease from Belle de Beauvoir (‘The Sparkling Diamond of Burlesque’ (BBC Radio)) and top-secret guest appearances from cabaret legends and raucous rising stars of the scene.

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 21:10(1h) £12.00

Aug 6,8-10,13,15-17,20,22-24,27 21:10(1h) £10.00

Broadway Diva

Theatre Travels and Olivia Ruggiero Productions

j Musical Theatre, Theatre

Broadway belts, West End wonders, opera classics and those earworms that you know and love, Broadway Diva is a five-star hit cabaret direct from Australia starring Broadway World Sydney's Best Solo Performer 2022, Olivia Ruggiero. Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 14-17,21-24 11:40(55m) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 18-20,25-27 11:40(55m) £12.50 (£11.50)

The Burlesque Show

Edinburgh Little Theatre

FN Burlesque, Dance

It’s the second year of our burlesque competition – the standard is getting higher, the talent on display is incredible, so if burlesque is your thing or you're new to it, then join us for this competition!

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-15 23:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 3-5 14:20(1h5m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Caspar Thomas

TK Magic, Solo Show

Stunning magic. Unbelievable skill. Elegant performance. 'You won't see this level of skill anywhere else in the world. He should be charging £100 per ticket' (Jerry Sadowitz). Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) B 0131 622 6552 V

Catfish the Cabaret

Xsist

FLP Alternative Comedy, Cabaret

Have you considered your nearest and dearest might not be who they say they are? Come on a journey to unveil the catfish amongst and within us all in an immersive self-help musical journey!

2

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

Chansons: Songs and Stories

from Piaf, Brel and Me

Stefanie Rummel

(Germany/France/transnational)

K Musical Theatre, Storytelling

Bienvenue! Live life the French way. ‘Soul-touching’ (Audience review) stories about life and passion, songs from Ne me quitte pas (Brel) to Milord (Piaf).

‘Great chansons... passionate feelings’ (Rheingauer Echo). www.chansons.show

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

Charlie Caper – Magical Caper Productions / PBH's Free Fringe

K Magic, Theatre

The winner of Sweden's Got Talent is back with Magical: a beautiful, multi award-winning magic show. 'Amazing' SSSSS (Mail On Sunday). 'A clear genius' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 18:15(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Charmaine Wombwell: Ma's Monster

Charmaine Wombwell

KP Clown, Music

Combining clown, music and maybe knitting, Ma explores her journey through motherhood. What happens when you wear not only your heart on your sleeve, but other bits too? 'Endearing, funny and full of humanity' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 13-17 20:00(1h)

Buy

£5, £7, £9.

Child of Sunday

Elisa Riddington

K Musical Theatre, Theatre

What does it look like to grow up watching a community searching for hope? In Child of Sunday, Elisa Riddington recounts fables of her childhood as a preacher’s kid, through stories and songs.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug

Chris Cook Asked a Robot to Write Him a Five-Star Show and This Is What It Said

Chris Cook / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Magic, Comedy

'Cheeky magician with the slickness of a stand-up' (Stage).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4 Aug

16:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Chris Dugdale: Ethermind

Chris Dugdale

Tj Magic, Theatre

'Best magic show' (HELLO! Magazine). The only act to win the Edfest Bouquet four times! A unique blend of magic and mind control unleashed to influence your mind! Sold-out run 2022 – book now!

Coral Bevan: Wayne Wayneson's Rock Hard

Coral Bevan

TFNP Character Comedy, Comedy

A cowboy rock fantasy. Calling all roadies, groupies and superstars. Country-rock legend Wayne Wayneson wants you to meet him on his luxury VIP tour bus. From Funny Women 2021 finalist, Coral Bevan.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug

Cult Classic Cabaret

Caper Productions / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Variety, Magic

Are you tired of the same old boring cults with stuffy robes and dull rituals? Walk through an emergency entrance into a cabaret from another dimension and witness a bottomless buffet of incredible variety acts.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse) B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Dan Bastianelli: The Trick Is There

Dan Bastianelli Magician

FKP Magic, Interactive

Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 20:35(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:35(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug

Close-Up and Personal

Tim Licata

LP Magic

From classic close-up to parlour prestidigitation, Tim Licata brings his brand of delightful deception to the Scottish Arts Club. Mind Blown! This guy is incredible!

Scottish Arts Club (Scottish Arts Club Lounge (Café))

B 0131 226 0000 V 310 G D2

Closure at a Self-Serve Checkout

Bobbie Viney

TFN Cabaret, Comedy

Ever been ghosted by a Gemini? Burned by a boy with a moustache? This award-winning comedy cabaret is the catharsis you need. ‘A brilliant piece of work’ SSSSS (WeekendNotes.com). ‘Hilarious and moving lyricism’ SSSS (TheAdelaideShow.com.au).

Drawing on inspirations from his Scottish-Italian heritage, Edinburgh magician Dan Bastianelli presents an incredible close-up magical experience that explains the difference between trickery and real magic, allowing you to witness both.

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4

Dancing Queens: The ABBA Drag Party!

RuJazzle

FNP Drag, Music

Join two of Scotland's most fabulous Queens for the ultimate ABBA Drag experience! Sing, dance, come and have the time of your life all night long to ABBA's biggest hits.

The Three Sisters (LIVE room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4

Daniel Cainer's Jewish Chronicles

Daniel Cainer

TKP Musical Comedy, Storytelling

More stories in song from this award-winning Edinburgh favourite. 'Heartbreakingly poignant, laugh-out-loud funny, utterly charming’ (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).

'An hour in Cainer’s company is a true pleasure’ (Stage). Fringe Review Highly Recommended Show.

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

Aug 4-12 11:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B 0131 510 0395 V 300

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 16-26 11:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Colin Cloud: After Dark

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

KP Magic, Comedy

Making his highly anticipated return to the Fringe for five nights only with a brand-new show, Cloud will reveal your secrets and expose the biggest one he's ever kept.

'A real-life Sherlock Holmes' (Daily Record).

Danny Beard and Their Band

So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions

M Drag, Music

The Drag Race winner hits the Fringe with their live band in a show which promises to be bigger, better and more camp than ever before. Five nights only – book early!

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Aug 17-20 21:15(1h) £18.50 (£17.50) Aug 21 21:15(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2 Aug 21-23 21:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 24-25 21:40(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

david alnwick is a magician. David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe

N Magic, Comedy

Upbeat, hilarious magic with heart. 'Flawlessly constructed and perfectly performed... daily queues down the street’ SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). SSSSS (Suitcase Monkey, YouTube). SSSSS (TheSphinx.co.uk). 'Will warm your heart' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Extremely funny' (DeadlineNews.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom)

0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

David Alnwick: Necromancer

David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Magic, Horror

Immersive horror magic. 'Scary, especially for the easily frightened... Pushing the boundaries of magic as a genre' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). SSSS (Skinny). 'The darker side of magic' (NowThenMagazine.com). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). TEDx YouTube:

Why Magic Should Frighten You.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

Dean Misdale – Life's a Drag

Dean Misdale

N Drag, LGBTQ+

Powerhouse vocals, recounts of side-splitting real-life encounters, plus all your favourite diva moments in one show-stopping cabaret.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 18:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Dee Christopher: The Psychic Vampire

Dee Christopher

FNP Magic

Tricks, blood and rock’n’roll. Featured on Discovery Channel, Comedy Central and star of BBC Three's Killer Magic. 'Brilliant insanity' (@LeedsMusicScene). 'He'll blow your mind' (Bizarre Magazine). 'Amazing... Highly recommended' (Uri Geller).

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 21-28 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Dirty Tattooed Cabaret

Dirty Tattooed Circus

NP Comedy, Circus

If Motörhead had sex with Cirque du Soleil and Dita Von Teese this is what you’d get! From the team that brought you the highly acclaimed Dirty Tattooed Circus Bastards Show – a brand-new concept in cabaret.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-20 22:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Divas: From Stage to Screen

BBD Productions

TK Musical Theatre, Music

BBD Productions return with their five-star show. Join a live band and cast of fierce beltresses to celebrate music, movies and musical theatre in this high-energy celebration of the greatest divas of all time.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 22:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-13,15-20,23-27 22:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.00)

TN Musical Comedy, Comedy

Prepare to have all your childhood dreams shattered like Cinderella's glass slipper. Be Our Guest in A Whole New World of adult fairytale... you'll pity the Poor Unfortunate Souls who miss out on this one!

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 3-4 18:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,22-24 18:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:30(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)

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Tom Harlow

TFNP Burlesque, Comedy

The Three Sisters' very own Fringe variety show! Join us every day to see a variety of different performers showcase snippets of their Fringe shows. Hosted by Tom Harlow!

The Three Sisters (LIVE room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4

Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-26 21:30(1h) £10.00

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guarantee

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TLP Magic, Comedy

Dom Chambers' unconventional magic has made him an online sensation, garnered fans around the world and landed him on a Broadway stage. This is his coming-of-age story. 'So good!' (Penn & Teller). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

XAug 2-3 17:35(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:35(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 17:35(1h) £11.50 (£11.00)

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Martha and Eve

TKP Music, International

Trailblazers Martha D Lewis and Eve Polycarpou return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe together after three decades of international success. 'A satisfying stew of melody and mirth...' (Guardian).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 4-8,10-14 20:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

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A Tribute to Tom Waits

Mr Brake Down

TFLP Drag, Tribute

Drag meets live vocals in the wit, wisdom and unstoppable force of the utterly eccentric, totally iconic blues artist, Mr Tom Waits. Expect musical and visual impersonations, unique witticisms, monologues and more.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 2,4,14 15:30(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)

Aug 6,8,12 15:30(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 10,16,18 15:30(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (45m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

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Sockface Productions / Free Festival

N Horror, Character Comedy

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr Bonk, presents the Macarbaret: an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy and medical mayhem, starring the not-so-good doctor and an all-sorts assortment of spooky performers! Laughs, scares and gore galore!

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 22-26 22:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

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“BEN HART IS A MASTER” A TALE OF INDIAN MAGIC 02 - 27 AUG 18:00 PALAIS DU VARIÉTÉ See page 15 for more information

See page 223 for more information

Cabaret and variety For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000 Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details 19

Dizney in Drag

The Hairy Godmothers

Drag Queen Wine Tasting

Drag & Wine

N Tasting, Comedy

Get ready for mischief with this campatious tasting fuelled by quality wine, low tone, a scrumptious pairing and a big, fat sing-along. 'Guaranteed raucous fun' (Condé Nast Traveller). SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre (Monboddo) B 07789 003346 V 468 G E3 2

Aug 9-13,16-20,23-27 12:30(1h) £35.00 Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 15:30(1h) £35.00

Dragenstein: Tales of Terror

Mr Brake Down

TFLP Drag, Horror

A sinister storytelling experience with chilling melodies, dark humour and master storyteller himself, drag king Mr Brake Down. Explore a world of ghosts that’ll bring a grin to your lips and a chill to your heart.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 3,15 15:30(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)

Aug 5,7,13 15:30(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 9,11,17 15:30(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Drageoke Wonderland

Mr Brake Down

TFLP Drag, Interactive

Have you got what it takes to snatch the Drageoke crown?

Find out in this interactive karaoke game show with your host with the most, drag king Mr Brake Down, as lucky participants sing their way to victory!

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 2-4,14-15 13:30(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13 13:30(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 9-11,16-18 13:30(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

The Electric Cabaret C presents FL Comedy, Music

The alternative late-night Fringe experience. Comedy, circus, burlesque, bands and speciality acts from across the Fringe. A chance to see some of the Fringe Festival’s most exciting new artists. ‘Wacky, weird… wonderful’ (AYoungerTheatre.com). ‘Explosive' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). www.electriccabaret.net

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

X

The Extras Strike Back: A Musical Tribute to the Forgotten Heroes of Star Wars

Glenn and Gehm

TFK Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre

Who really was Roger, Roger? Was the wampa actually mean? Discover the untold stories behind the galaxy’s background characters in this uplifting, comedic, musical cabaret. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

The Feminist's Handbook for Eastern Europe

The Kaisa Ling Thing / PBH's Free Fringe

N Blues, Comedy

A vaudevillian blues portrait of modern life. A young woman born in independent, post-occupation Estonia sings of the Soviet residue that pollutes the minds of some of her fellow countrypersons and restrains feminist progress. PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3 Aug

Follies! A Showcase of Bits and Bobs

2

Flying Solo! Presents

FK Variety, Theatre

Comedy! Music! Fractured classics! Drama! If you like surprises and crave variety join us for the Flying Solo! Follies, featuring short excerpts and vignettes performed by artists and companies from the States. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

Forth on the Fringe

Radio Forth Ltd M Comedy, Variety

The largest showcase of Fringe entertainment at this year's festival. Featuring some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Please check ForthOne.com for full line-up!

28

Aug 2-27 23:45(1h15m)

£15, £12, £9, £6, £4

Elle Fire: Queen of the O-Rings

Elle Fire

TL Clown, LGBTQ+

Facing mortal danger from repressive forces, the Queen of the O-Rings must engage in a cosmic battle for the freedom of her people in this silly, sexy, queer send-up of Lord of the Rings.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Frizz!

Carey Seward

TFMP Rock, New Writing

An autobiographical solo rock musical about growing up in the entertainment industry and fighting diet culture, sexual harassment, mental illness and addiction to find authenticity and radical self-love.

Aug 4-7 23:00(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

An Evening With Drag Artist –Destynee

Destynee Williams

FNP Drag, Performance Art

Destynee is a dramatic drag artist performing songs from some of the most fabulous divas and icons of all time. She will woo audiences with her amazing costumes, presence and lipsync technique.

Planet Bar (Planet Bar Stage)

B 0131 226 0000 V 429 G B5

Aug 11-27 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£5.00 SUO)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 22:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Fruit Salad Airlines Presents:

Jet Lag

Fruit Salad

FNP LGBTQ+, Cabaret

Edinburgh's home-grown queer cabaret is taking you on a flight you'll never forget! Join us for an hour of drag, comedy, burlesque and campery aboard a real, replica aircraft. Flight FS069 is now boarding! West Port Oracle (Flight Club)

B 0131 226 0000 V 75 G E3

Aug 7,10,14,17,21,24 21:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.50)

Aug 7,10,14,17,21,24 22:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.50)

Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way

to Spend an Evening

Lucy Stevens

Tj Theatre, Live Music

The 1930s star of musical comedy tells her story. Funny, revealing, bursting with songs from Noel Coward to Kurt Weill. Directed by Sarah-Louise Young.

Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 16:00(1h10m) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h10m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 10,14-16,21-22,24 16:00(1h10m) £12.50 (£11.50)

Ginava's Messy Friends

Gendermess Productions

TM Drag, Variety

Artists unmasked in this multi award-winning drag variety show from Australia. Witness all the glamour on stage, accompanied with pre-recorded interviews, where the performers bare it all off stage. Outrageous drag, burlesque and more!

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 XAug

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

Goldsmiths University of London:

Musical Theatre Summer Camp Cabaret

Goldsmiths University of London:

Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance

FUP Cabaret, Musical theatre

An eclectic mix of solo and ensemble song and dance pieces from some of West End's best-loved musicals. Showcase performance by students of Goldsmiths Musical Theatre Summer Camp.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Goose's Quizzes Elimination Game

Goose's Quizzes

TNP Game Show, Interactive

Anyone can win at this interactive show packed with trivia! Scotland's premier quiz company presents a chance to put your knowledge, and your luck, to the test. Will you be crowned champion?

Assembly Rooms (Bijou)

B

Griffin and Jones: A Life-Changing Magic Show!

Griffin and Jones / PBH’s Free Fringe

NP Magic, Comedy

Multi award-winning magicians and Edinburgh Fringe institutions Griffin and Jones have decided to change the world, one act of silliness at a time! And they need your help...

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Grumpy Magicians Present: If All Else Fails, Read the Instructions

The Grumpy Magicians / PBH's Free Fringe

jP Magic, Comedy

The Grumpy Magicians present: If All Else Fails, Read the Instructions. The Grumpy Magicians will be performing their new show using their unique style of comedy magic

GURLBAND: The Show

Blazin' Entertainment and GURLBAND

FNP Drag, Pop

A girlband concert... but make it DRAG! Join Blaze, Angel Beads, Tianah Tucker and Miss Peaches as they come together and serve up the most pop-tastic production drag show you'll see this Fringe! It's GURLBAND: The Show!

Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)

B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2 Aug

Guru Hour! Hosted by

Beloved Sara Zaltash

Beloved Sara Zaltash of Company in Excelsis

TFUP Absurdist, Satire

With great wisdom comes great applause. 'Zaltash is electrifying... see her if you can' (Guardian).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Hi Ho Hi Ho, It's Off To Work I Go

Phillipe Andre Coquet

TFN LGBTQ+, Solo Show

How many characters in musical theatre were hookers?

Phillipe sings and dances the history of these ladies of the night while revealing his own outrageous and intimate life story.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

£10.00 (£8.00)

High School Fangsical

Helsybelsybub

MP Drag, Musical Comedy

Vladiqueer the Drag King has not always been proud to be a vampire. This is the story of Vlad finding the strength to be who he is, through the power of High School Musical. Twitter: @kingvladiqueer.

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Hooky Productions: There's a Monkion in Your Attic

Hooky Productions

TFL Dark Comedy, Interactive

We've news. There’s a Monkion in every attic. The secret’s out and the portal between worlds is opening. Monkion's ready, their fate is in your hands... Scotsman Brighton Fringe Award winner 2022.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 RR

Aug 3-12 21:40(1h) £5.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Hot Queer Burlesque Magic

Edinburgh Little Theatre

FN Burlesque, Dance

PBH's Free Fringe @ Brewdog Doghouse (Upstairs Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2

Aug 5-19 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Are you ready for some Hot Queer Burlesque Magic?! Join the award-winning Pink Lotus for Hot Queer Burlesque Magic: an iconic cabaret night showcasing raucous, seductive, hilarious, political, outrageous acts from the most wonderful people around.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 16-27 23:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

How to Be Dumped: A Sort of Magic Show

Sam Lupton and Grim Up North Productions

TMP Magic, Musical Comedy

The world is desperate for more one-man musical-comedy magic mind-reading shows about a break-up in your early thirties, and actor/magician Sam Lupton (Wicked, Avenue Q) is more than happy to oblige.

The Hypnotist: Red Raw

Robert Temple / PBH's Free Fringe

N Comedy, Magic

Robert Temple is back. Audience volunteers create an improvised comedy show under hypnosis. Things will be imagined and people's reality completely altered, all for a good laugh. Watch or participate, but don't miss out!

Illicit Thrill – Licensed to Strip

Gypsy Charms, Voodoo Rooms and Blond

Ambition Productions

FN Burlesque, Comedy

The Fringe’s shadiest late-night strip joint is back in business and ready to party! With their trademark 'no f*cks' attitude, brace yourself and expect the rude, crude and nude. The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

556 7060 V 68 G C4 Aug

Illusionati – A Magical Conspiracy

The Great Baldini

TFj Magic

The Great Baldini leads the shadowy and sinister Illusionati – elite magicians who use magical dark arts to rule the world. Find out how. Imagine Blofeld meets Tommy Cooper. 'Incredible' (Front Row, BBC Radio 4). theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 XAug 4,6-7 15:00(45m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 8-19 15:00(45m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

Ivy Paige – Burlesque Bombshell

Ivy Paige, Voodoo Rooms, Blond Ambition Productions

TFNP Musical Comedy, Burlesque

Ivy Paige invites you to her boudoir in a brand-new show, bursting with bewitching burlesque numbers, big vocals, and even bigger assets. Playing with sex appeal like an absent-minded tiger cub, she’s fearless and ferocious!

Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

0131 556 7060 V 68

Jenny Ryan: Out of the Box

Ishra Productions

KP Comedy, Music

Jenny Ryan (The Vixen, The Chase) breaks away from teatime telly and invites you to an evening of song, storytelling and showbiz secrets. 'Extraordinary... A diva voice' (Nicole Scherzinger). 'Jenny – like... What?!?' (will.i.am). Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

0131 622 6552

Aug 18-22 17:20(1h)

Jesus L'Oreal: Nails It!

Gilded Balloon and Jesus L'Oreal

TN Comedy, Musical Comedy

Halle-berry-lujah! The fabulous, award-nominated Son of God (He/Hymn) is Heaven scent to get you all in the missionary position with a sacre-licious energetic hour of song, dance and Jehovah's Fitness.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

£15.00 (£14.50)

JezO's Car-Crash Magic Show

JezO's Magic

TR Magic, Comedy

JezO, winner of Family Entertainer of the Year competition 2022, presents his debut Edinburgh Fringe show – Car-Crash Magic. A high-energy interactive comedy and stupid magic show for all.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Joanne Tremarco and Maral: Mother Earth (The Oldest Stripper)

FoolSize Theatre (Women Who W*nk, The Birth of Death) PWYW

LP Experimental, Multimedia

Mother Earth's been selling her body to support her kids for too long. She's fuming! Help put-mama-back-together-again?

Clown/burlesque/puppetry/film/BSL. 'Genuinely remarkable... utterly captivating’ (Fergus Morgan). ‘Utterly precise comic timing’ (TotalTheatre.org.uk).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Kabarett DysUtopia

The Creative Martyrs / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Absurdist, Political Politik? Satirical musical comedy, jubilant miserable deadpan existentialism, desperately trying to balance the pointless and immediate. Doomed and defiled by our squandered humanity... yet strangely feelygood...

PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 21:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Karen From Finance Is Doing Time

Karen From Finance

TM Drag, Comedy

Karen From Finance is in big trouble... She's cooked the books and has been thrown into the slammer! Taking to the trial stand, fighting for justice and liberty, Karen From Finance presents: Doing Time.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4

XAug 4 22:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 22:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17 22:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

The

Kaye Hole Hosted by Reuben Kaye Chambers Touring Ltd

N Cabaret, Comedy

Late-night done right, hosted by the unforgettable Reuben Kaye. Queer, messy, and f*cking hilarious.

The hottest late-night ticket in town. 'It. Is. Carnage' (MiroMagazine.com).

Assembly Checkpoint (Checkpoint)

B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4

Aug 4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26 23:50(1h30m) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 13-17 21:20(50m)

Kevin Quantum: Momentum

Kevin Quantum

TjP Magic, Comedy

From Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist, trained by Penn & Teller. Flaming cannon balls, epic stunts and mind-blowing magic in a spectacle that will have you amazed, on the edge of your seat. 'Astonishing' SSSSS (Edinburgh Evening News).

King of More: #FOMO Clinic

King of More

L Comedy, Interactive

A feel-good immersive solo show that explores the concept of fear of missing out through a fun combination of comedy, workshop, quasi-lecture and audience participation. Your party is where you’re at – 5% more!

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt

2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

King of More: Veza

King of More

TFLP Interactive, Comedy

There is secret connection among all of us – Veza. What is it? Where is it? What colour is it? Come find out with King of More through music, interactions, quasi-workshop, laughter, tears and quantum physics.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2R

XAug 4 18:40(50m)

Kissing a Fool

Dylan Aiello and Scarlett Stitt, Uning Goder Ensemble

TFMP Tribute, LGBTQ+

Kissing a Fool is a queer clown-cabaret musical tribute to George Michael. Dive into the pop star's psyche at the lowest point in his life and witness the transformation of grief into transcendence and creativity through song. Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4 Aug

Kokoon

YOONSO Group / Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd

TRP Comedy, Music

A new kind of comedy K-Pop! Kokoon combine K-Pop and K-Comedy in an original and fresh way. Singing, dancing, rapping and laughing, come and enjoy this new genre of entertainment.

Assembly Checkpoint (Checkpoint)

B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4

XAug 2-3 16:30(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 16:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 10 16:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

La Clique

Underbelly in association with David Bates

TM Circus, Comedy

After a total sell-out run in 2022, the cabaret spectacular La Clique is back! Step inside the magnificent Spiegeltent for a night of laughs, gasps and can't-believe-your-eyes moments with this iconic, trailblazing, award-winning show. Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 4,8-10,15-16,22-23 19:20(1h10m) £19.00 (£18.00)

Aug 5-7,11-13,17-20,24-26 19:20(1h10m) £21.00 (£20.00)

Aug

Aug 5-26

The Lady Boys of Bangkok –Party Queens Tour 2023

Exchange Events Ltd

TN Comedy, Variety

Your favourites are back on Festival Square with a glittering stunner of a show. Get ready to go out out and party at the must-see event of the Fringe.

Theatre Big Top (The Sabai Pavilion)

B 08717 050705 V 189 G E2 2

Platinum table: Full Price £34/Concession £30

Premium Tables: Full Price £30/Concession £26

Standard Tables: Full Price £25.50/Students £18

Lady Marmite

Gilded Balloon and Klub Kids

L Drag, Burlesque

A tribute show to the world-famous Lady Marmalade. Expect cabaret, sickening burlesque looks, choreographed numbers and some special surprises. Starring A'Whora as P!nk, Sminty Drop as Christina, Kiki Snatch as Lil' Kim and Coco Couture as Maya.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 13-16 22:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Late Bloomers' Tales

Anna Vanosi

TFM Theatre, Music

Anna Vanosi’s soulful voice transports you from Billie Holiday to Björk tracing a comical, poignant path, feeling out of step with time. Join this inspirational late-bloomers' adventure. ‘Eccentric, adorable, enchanting.

A real-life Italian diva’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 4 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 9-10 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Late Night Magic

Play People Productions

LP Magic, Variety

Expect the unexpected in this brand-new late night line-up of the best magic and variety acts the Fringe has to offer. Weekends only! 'Charmed, amazed and delighted in equal measure!' SSSSS (James O'Brien, LBC).

The Lock-In Cabaret

Griffin and Jones / PBH’s Free Fringe

N Burlesque, Comedy

The only way to end your night at Edinburgh Fringe! Join high-energy hosts, Griffin and Jones, for an hour(ish) of iconic, unpredictable late-night chaos, decadence, and mischief from some of the very best acts on the Fringe!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

Aug 3-5,10-12,17-19,24-26 23:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Le Wine Club

Anna Lou Larkin

TN Comedy, Musical Comedy

Join Anna Lou in her wine bar as she invites you to discover the world of wine and solve the mystery of her lover's death. For anyone wondering what wine to pair with revenge.

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 01:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Lost Cabaret: Nonsense in the Night

Lost Cabaret International

FL Clown, Comedy

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 15:00(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-15,17,21-24 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Leather Lungs: Higher Love

House of Oz and Ben Anderson

TFN Comedy, Music

The queen of falsetto and stiletto reveals all with their heart-stopping four-octave vocal range in a brand new sensual celebration of all things liberation, exploration and vocal sensation!

House of Oz (The Great Indoors)

B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F6 2

XAug 4 21:30(50m) £10.00 Aug 5-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:30(50m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 7-8 21:30(50m) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 10,15-17,22-24 21:30(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)

A ridiculous variety show featuring the visually absurd, the whimsically witty and the wildly beautiful. Foolishness wrapped in a warm hug, the Lost Cabaret is an alt-comedy wonderland. 'Brilliantly funny' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Bombastic doozy' (ArtsReview.com.au).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 3-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 22:40(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Luke Osey: Immature Magic

Luke Osey / PBH’s Free Fringe

NP Magic, Comedy

Join Luke as he reveals the secrets behind becoming a professional magician, performs stupid stunts, incredible feats, and hilarious magic that will leave you wondering, how? And why? 'Luke never ceases to amaze me' (Dynamo).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-27 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Machine Man Spectacle

Hanut31 Theater (Shahar Marom Creation)

FM Theatre, International

Join us in a sensational visual performance from an object-theatre master. Courageous spectators will be asked to participate in seven of the universe's most spectacular machines, invented specifically to observe the human spiritual spectrum!

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 19-20,24-26 23:50(1h10m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Aug 20-27 10:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Magic Faraway Cabaret

Mister Meredith / PBH's Free Fringe

N Burlesque, Magic

Always packed, this 'fab lil cabaret party' (TimeOut) returns with Mister Meredith again in charge. 'An amazing compere' (BurlesqueBibleMag.com). 'Subversive' (Telegraph).

'The best in burlesque, comedy and sideshow... a taste of everything' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

The Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show

Sindy Fling

FNP Burlesque, Comedy

Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton. Is it a strip? Is it a tease? 'Puts the tart in tartan' (Scotsman). theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 21:35(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Marny Godden: Fancy Rat

Marny Godden

UP Character Comedy, Clown

These are the adventures of a London Fancy Rat. 'Sublimely silly, brilliantly surreal' (Times). 'Godden’s style is hilarious' (ThreeWeeks). 'Perfectly executed comedy' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Outstandingly performed' (BroadwayBaby.com).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug

Magical AF!

Samuel Hurst / PBH's Free Fringe

KP Magic, Comedy

The go-to magic show of Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Machine-gun delivery, infectious charisma and what can only be described as real magic, blend as Sam Hurst, the peoples’ magician, invites you into his world.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic – Volume Two

So Comedy and Broken Robot Productions

K Magic

Britain’s Got Talent and ITV’s The Ultimate Magician finalist returns with a limited run of the most awe-inspiring and high-energy magic show you’ll see this year. ‘A dazzling show’ SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).

Magician Twinpossible

Kane and Abel / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Magic, Comedy

Don't miss the latest magic and comedy show from 'charismatic, contemporary and comedic' SSSSS (Channel 44) brothers Kane and Abel. The 'flagship magicians' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com) of the PBH Free Fringe perform illusions based on being twins. SSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-8,10-15,17-21,23-27 14:45(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

A Magician With Conflicting Personalities Tries to Keep Control Onstage (Popcorn Included)

Ava Beaux / PBH’s Free Fringe

NP Magic, Theatre

‘Visually gorgeous... a perfect, stunning magic show' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). This beautiful blend of magic, theatre, storytelling and comedy will leave you amazed, thrilled, and charmed.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-8,10-15,17-22,24-27 12:35(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 13-17 17:40(50m)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Midnight Yurt Magick

Everyone in the BlundaGardens all at once. Yes!!

NP Clown, Light Opera

Fantastic, infamous and intimate late-night mess-about with all your favourites and more! The twinkliest idiots, witches and clowns. A celebration of creativity. Why not? 'The BlundaGardens is totally original, gloriously crazy and fabulously funny' (Scotsman).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 3-27 23:55(1h)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Mr & Mrs Love

Lord Productions

TKP Cabaret, Pop

All-singing! All-dancing! All-divorcing? Meet Mr & Mrs Love, royalty on the cabaret circuit for the last 12 years. But tonight it's not just a cabaret... something is about to go very, very wrong.

Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 21:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 21:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

A Musical Journey: Through the Decades

Everybody Sing

FRP Musical Theatre, Variety

Everybody Sing are delighted to present a musical journey through the decades. Featuring musicals from the 1930s to present day. Come with us as we explore how musicals have evolved through the years!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-6 12:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Nancy: On Drag

Nancy

TFNP LGBTQ+, Storytelling

The candid tale of a mad tranny from Burnley. How a boy who secretly wore their sister's dresses became the shapeshifter of Berlin; after playing a drag king, growing some tits and discovering gender euphoria.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 7-11 22:40(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug 23-27 17:20(45m)

Nikki Hill: Try Cycles

Nikki Hill – Dripping Tap

jP Clown, Physical Theatre

Join Nikki Hill’s inner circle for one complete psych-le, transporting you beyond your internal orbits, into the unknown. By professional idiot and try-hard. 'Hill knows exactly what she’s doing... silliness layered with deeper meaning' (Scotsman).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt

Posey Mehta: Mitzi Fitz’s Glitzy Bits

Posey Mehta

MP Comedy, Character Comedy

The hottest talent the biz has to offer, presented by the hottest agent the biz has ever seen. Expect glamourous, sparkly carnage... 'A must-see' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

'Brilliantly bonkers' SSSSS (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).

(Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Oasissy: Don't Look Back in Anger, Babes

Oasissy

NP Drag, LGBTQ+

Slip'n'slide inside a rock'n'roll fantasy party of joy, chaos and catharsis as genderqueer drag-clowns Oasissy ('Ones to watch' (List)) invite you into their madferrit, monobrowed imagination. 'A gay old time!' (Noel).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt

Aug 14-18 22:40(1h)

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options

Puppets

Olivia Ruggiero Productions

L Comedy, Musical Theatre

Puppets. A one-woman show with great Broadway hits, the perils of modern online dating and all your favourite puppets masquerading as ex-boyfriends. A show for anyone who loves musicals and has ever been on a "date". SSSS (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk).

Aug 21-25 22:40(50m)

(Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

One Night with Marilyn

Isabella Bliss, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions

FN Musical Theatre, Tribute

A sing-along, fun and laugh-out-loud immersive experience that will leave you feeling all warm inside and adoring Marilyn even more. Buckle up as the blonde bombshell is running wild. 'Wonderful imitation' (Denise Van-Outen).

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

Aug 15-20,22-27 19:50(1h) £10.00

Oracle: Do You Want to See the Future?

Lorenzo 'Renz' Novani

TK Magic, Immersive

Oracle is a jaw-dropping, thought-reading experience which has audiences scratching their heads in bafflement and wondering if they might just have seen a glimpse of their future. 'Mind-blowing... Phenomenal... Shocking.' (FringeReview.co.uk).

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-7,10-12 20:15(50m) £12.50 (£10.00)

Paradise Palms

Late-Night Cabaret

Paradise Palms

N LGBTQ+, Multimedia

Paradise Palms' infamous late-night cabaret! Intoxicated blend of raucous antics, cocktails and rowdiness.

Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-1am. DJs until 3am. Fruit Salad, Kweer Kabaret, Shitake Nights, Saffron Cherry, Peter Baecker, Femmergy, Tryde & Tested, Rave Tardis and more.

Paradise Palms (Paradise Palms)

B 0131 225 4186 V 46 G E4

Aug 3,6-10,13-17,20-24,27 23:00(4h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna

Paulina Lenoir

MP Absurdist, Comedy

Would you like to live forever? From the wild mind behind Fool's Moon comes an hour-long quest for eternal youth.

'Totally bonkers and brilliant' SSSS (ToDoList.org.uk).

'Virtuosic clown' (FringeReview.co.uk).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt

Aug 13-17 18:40(50m)

(Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

2 Aug

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip) B 0131 622 6552 V 24

Revolting Arts Club: Smutty Letters

Revolting Arts Club

N Alternative Comedy, Spoken Word

Join the raunchy revolution and say no to the fast and flaccid romance of the digital age! It's time to revive the lost art of the smutty letter! 'Flirty, filthy, and frankly fabulous!' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk)

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 13-17 23:00(1h) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Rosie Sings: My Vagina's Priceless!

Rosie Sings / PBH's Free Fringe

N Comedy, Musical Comedy

Join Rosie on a musically thrilling adventure as she reminds you that Google is not a doctor and justifies her own urinary incontinence. 'A fantastically bold, brave and fun comedy' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Roving Mad: Travel to Odd Places in Story and Song

The Swells

TFKP Comedy, Jazz

A fun cabaret. A travelling man tells stories and sings songs about odd places and odd encounters. Jazz lyrics that tell stories too, like those that Sinatra and Ella sang.

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

XAug 5 17:20(45m) £8.00 Aug 7-12 17:20(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)

Rutene Spooner's Thoroughly Modern Māui

Rutene Spooner – Entertainer

L Live Music, Comedy

Māui's legend retold musically. This cabaret extravaganza explores modern Māori challenges with charm, cheek, and soul. Fusing myth and legend with rhinestones and glitter.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

Aug 16-17,21-24,28 16:05(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 18-20,25-27 16:05(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

The Sassy Belle Cabaret

Little West End Theatre

N Cabaret, Musical theatre

Musical theatre fans – this ones for you! Edinburgh-based cabaret group, the Little West End Theatre, brings you a night of sass and show tunes. Occasionally sultry, often hilarious, always high-energy fun.

Outhouse (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 99 G B5

Aug 3,10,17,24 20:30(1h15m) £9.00

Sexy Circus Sideshow

Sexy Circus Sideshow

TM Circus, Burlesque

Looking for candyfloss? This ain't it. If you're after a thrilling, boozy freak show, you've come to the right place! Exotic acts that connect alternative circus with the dark arts of underground burlesque and cabaret.

Shenanigans Cabaret

Shenanigans Cabaret

FN Cabaret, Burlesque

East London's five-star variety show comes to Edinburgh for the third year in a row, bringing you top-class cabaret acts from across the performing arts industry, including circus, burlesque, sideshow, acrobatics, live music, drag and dance. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 16-26 18:15(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.50 D)

Shiitake Nights: Absurd Cabaret

Shiitake Nights

N Alternative Comedy, Absurdist

Glasgow's collective of clowns, comedians and creatures of calamity come together to take you on their sell-out tour of pure imagination and absurdity. Immerse yourself in a world of kazoo-toting janitors, banana cannibalism and backwards burlesque.

Aug

Aug

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip)

Singalonga Pub Quiz

Mister Meredith / PBH's Free Fringe

N Music, Interactive

Does exactly what it says: a singalong pub quiz where you can test your knowledge whilst singing your favourite hits with Mister Meredith. 'A brilliant, fun, relaxed and hilarious event' (Guildford Fringe). 'Electric atmosphere' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar (Fingers Piano Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 221 G C3

Solve Along A Murder She Wrote

Solve Along A Murder She Wrote

M Interactive, Comedy

Critically acclaimed interactive screening of a classic Murder, She Wrote episode, inviting audiences to solve the crime using the Fame-o-meter, Suspiciometer and more. ‘It has the best host’ (Time Out). 'Delightfully entertaining' (WestEndWilma.com).

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

A Star Is Born

– The Rise and Fall of Judy Garland

Wela Kapela Productions Featuring Kerry Hiles Accompanist/ Musical Director Germaine Gamiet

TFKP Musical Theatre, Theatre

At 13 she signed her first music contract, at 17 she won an Oscar, at 47 she died. But how did Hollywood's brightest star dim so fast?

theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

XAug 3 23:55(1h) £12.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 23:55(1h) £19.00 (£18.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 23:55(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Shakesqueer

Edinburgh University

Shakespeare Company

FNP Drag, LGBTQ+

Shakesqueer: two houses, both alike in indignity. A drag-show parody rewrite of five of Shakespeare's most famous works. There will be gags, gigs, wigs and downright buffoonery. Take our word for it, Shakespeare has never been this sexy!

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Aug 23-26 00:30(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz: Fancy Another Round?

Gag Reflex in association with Long Road Talent

TNP Comedy, Tasting

After a 2022 sell-out run, award-winning alcohol experts and comedians return with a brand-new quiz and tasting show. Funny. Fascinating. Five discerning drinks. 'Best value show at the Fringe' (Scotsman).

Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

Tom Brace: A Trick Down Memory Lane

Play People Productions

TjP Magic, Comedy

Join magician and mind reader Tom Brace for a trip down memory lane that you won't forget! SSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). 'Charmed, amazed and delighted in equal measure' SSSSS (James O'Brien, LBC).

Pleasance Dome (10Dome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 16:15(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:15(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 16:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

An Unwasted Evening

– The Genius of Tom

Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer

Aug

Whisky & Witches Presents

Mythical Beasts: An Immersive, Mystical, Musical Whisky Tasting

Jane Ross: Whisky Aficionado. Christine

Kammerer: Composer and Singer

NP Tasting, Live Music

A magical, musical whisky tasting by female forces! Travel with us to the realm where folklore, five exceptional whiskies and hauntingly beautiful music meet in perfect harmony.

The Mother Superior (The Mother Superior Cave)

B 01315545280 V 626 G LEITH C2 8

Aug 4,11,18,24 19:30(2h) £48.00 Aug 5 14:00(2h) £48.00

Lehrer

TFU Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre

Enjoy musical satire at its finest: celebrating the mischievous wit and life of Tom Lehrer, retold through his timeless songs, performed by Australian entertainer, singer and pianist, Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G

20:30(1h) £13.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)

Aug 7,9,11-12,16 16:30(1h) £13.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)

Aug 14-15,17 18:30(1h) £13.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)

Vincent – His Quest to Love and Be Loved

Wela Kapela Productions Featuring Daniel Anderson Accompanist/ Musical Director Germaine Gamiet

TFKP Musical Theatre, Multimedia

Vincent, a multimedia cabaret, tells of a complex man with a ruthless drive to create and a deep-seated desire to love and be loved.

Wisdom of the Men

America’s Greatest Storyteller (New York, USA)

FKP Storytelling, Multimedia

18 international superstars plus five presidents of the United States plus one regular guy equals 59 minutes that will change your life forever. Forest Gump of 21st Century featuring stories with Mick Jagger, Oprah and more!

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Yes-Ya-Yebo!

The Imibala Trust / Free Festival

UP

Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a high energy song and dance extravaganza celebrating the 12 official languages of South Africa, all sprinkled with that unique township vibe! From the traditional Gumboot Dance and The Click Song to modern hits like Jerusalema.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

14:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

Vive La Variete

Voodoo Rooms and Blond

Ambition Productions

FN Variety, Comedy

Vaudeville, comedy and cabaret are all on the menu in a five-star feast of first-rate fun. 'Endlessly enjoyable' SSSS (Scotsman), 'Vive La Variete is still the original and still the best' SSSSS (EdinburghSpotlight.com).

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

Aug 3-22 11:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Young and Moxie

Young and Moxie

TFKP Magic, Comedy

Young and Moxie is the latest magic show to hit the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Las Vegas and Scottish magicians team up to create a show not to be missed. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 20:35(50m) £12.00 (£10.00 SUD) (£40.00 F)

£10.00

Vroni and the Seppls: Bavarian Traditions

Vroni Holzmann

U Comedy, Music

Beer drinking! Bavarian traditions! Learn about Oktoberfest rituals and how to sing the famous Ein Prosit song! Welcome to this funky Bavarian show performed by Vroni Holzmann, accompanied by the fabulous Joey Sanderson. Prost!

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 18-22 23:00(1h15m)

Zoë Padley / The Wrong Numba: THE WRöNG PLANET..!?

Zoë Padley / TheWRöNGProductions

NP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist

Come and join this mad adventure as we jet off into the stratosphere to explore the multiverse for our next future..!? Ridiculous lo-fi sci-fi satire. All aliens welcome. BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 23-27 21:40(40m)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Wet The Hairy Godmothers

N Performance Art, Theatre

Open the floodgates and prepare for a torrential downpour, folks! Let us tease, tickle and tantalise the moist crevices of your juicy minds as we explore the vast oceans of femininity and femaleness in this unforgettable cathartic comedy-cabaret.

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 15-16 21:45(1h) £12.00 Aug 17,22-24 21:45(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

21:45(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 3-27 16:30(50m)

24 Solar Terms

QFunTheater Children's Experimental Troupe

TFU Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Family-Friendly, International

24 Solar Terms – an immersive theatre production, created based on the 24 solar terms, condensing the time of each season into a performance. Let children experience the four seasons through interaction with actors.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... And Other Really Old People

Mathew Grey

R Most suitable for ages 5-12

Comedy

Title says it all! Multi award-winning Aussie kids' comedian Matty Grey brings his five-star awarded show back to the sunny shores of Scotland. 'Master of children's entertainment' (Advertiser, Adelaide).

Alice's Adventures

Riverside Theatre Company from Chichester College Group

FQP Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Family-Friendly

Join Alice on her journey through the looking glass. Meet the colourful characters, topsy-turvy landscape and curious customs of Wonderland. With song, dance and live music this retelling will capture every child's imagination. Previous years sold out.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

0131 226 0000 V 209

The Alphabet of Awesome Science That Science Gang

TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Comedy, Science and Technology

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge for a multi award-winning voyage through the alphabet – where awesome (and sesquipedalian!) words inspire awesome (and spectacular!) science. 'Must see' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Abracadabra With An Apple Magic Show

Alex Kouvatas / PBH's Free Fringe

R Ages 5 and older only

Magic, Comedy

Join the funalicious master magician Alex who brings a children's magic show filled with excitement, fun, laughs and stories that entangle together in one awe-inspiring performance! 'Fantastic humour, charming presence, and unique magic' (WorldMagicReview.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)

B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5

Aug 5-15 12:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Adventure Bubble Show with Milkshake

Bubble Laboratory Dr Bubble and Milkshake

TFU Most suitable for ages 0-13

Circus, Comedy

Every child goes inside their own bubble! Children's Show Award, Fringe World 2016, 2021. Shadow, light, square, vortex and smoke bubbles, spinning carousels, puppetry, bubble tubes and a million-bubble finale with Dr Bubble and Milkshake. theSpaceTriplex

Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons With Dragons

Donal Vaughan Comedy

RP Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Comedy, Fantasy

From the creator of Science Magic, this is a comedy roleplaying show where the audience partake in an adventure themselves. Spinning wheels, rolling dice and audience voting makes every show different.

Family-friendly fantasy fun.

Aug

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl

TU Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Magic

An Edinburgh favourite who sells out every year, Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubble art, science, magic and fun. Combining comedy, artistry, music and audience participation, his spellbinding bubble tricks keep everyone mesmerised.

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300

Amazing Prize Family Bingo

Jes Moon

TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Game Show, Comedy

It's bingo with loads and loads of prizes. Take your seats, get your dabber ready and let the winning begin. Jes is your game show host. He has crazy bingo variations like you've never seen before.

9 Queen Street (Great Hall)

B 0131 339 5374 V 74 G C3 2

Ancient Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer (Into the Woods) Into the Woods

FRP Most suitable for ages 6 and older

Multimedia, Family-Friendly

An exciting new take on the ancient Border ballad of Thomas the Rhymer with specially composed music performed by John Sampson. Performed by John Sampson, Julia Munrow and Pete Baynes.

Aug 3-20 13:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 14-19 12:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

Ancient Coins of Forgotten Kingdoms

Mark Saltveit / PBH's Free Fringe

jP Most suitable for ages 12 and older

Historical, Family-Friendly

Ancient coins are an amazing window into history – rare, valuable and often beautiful. This family-friendly show mixes humour, hands-on demonstrations and amazing images. Hold actual ancient coins from Axum, Baktria, Egypt, Khwarezmia and Mercia!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

0131 226 0000 V 605

The Armadillo and the Human Skin

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

RP Most suitable for ages 7-14

Workshop, Science and Technology

Come along to our drop-in event with activities, talks and the opportunity to meet one of Edinburgh Zoo's armadillos! We're exploring skin – what it tells us about our identity and how we feel.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (Physicians' Gallery) B 0131 225 7324 V 314 G C3 2

Aug 12 12:00(2h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Artiste

Brymore Productions

TQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Clown, Interactive

Things are about to get messy! Witness this interactive exhibit of physical comedy and crafty clowning. Mr Bean meets the Mona Lisa as our Artist attempts to create a masterpiece in less than sixty minutes.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 11:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17 11:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20 11:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Arts and Crafts Family Workshop

Sue Crawley at Sunshine Designs

UP Most suitable for ages 1-12

Family-Friendly, Workshop

Explore being creative as a family. Print Edinburgh landscapes including Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle, collage Greyfriars Bobby or make a floral clock! Suitable for all. Minimum one adult per family. Suitable all ages. The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2 Aug

Baby Bingo (and Toddlers Too)

Edel McG

TUP Most suitable for ages 0-5

Comedy, Family-Friendly

A comedy show where your little one won’t derail everything. A baby and toddler show where you get to laugh at the absurdity that is early parenthood. Oh, and bingo. You’re very welcome!

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 Aug

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

Ballot-tastic

Miranda Duffy – Rollicking Politics

TFjP Most suitable for ages 8 and older

Theatre, Spoken Word

You have one vote. Use it wisely. Ballot-tastic is a funny, light-hearted story about voting that’s fabulous for families who want to get young people talking about democracy. We make asking big questions fun through games and rhymes.

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

A Bee Story

ARC Circus

TQ Most suitable for ages 3-12

Circus, Physical Theatre

It's a sticky situation. Queen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after its been destroyed by a bushfire but things never quite go to plan...

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 12:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 3-13 12:45(1h)

TFQP Most suitable for ages 5-14

Circus, Theatre

Even the smallest voices matter. The story of a child on a quest to find the now elusive Christmas Beetle. A new Australian classic.

of Oz (The Great Indoors)

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Nik Coppin, Dave Chawner and Art of Comedy

R Most suitable for ages 5-12

Comedy, Variety

A fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. A show for all the family to enjoy together. 'A great show' (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Beware the Jabberwock

Stage Door Enigma Theatre Company

FRP Most suitable for ages 6-12

Theatre, Storytelling

Join Emma and Lucy as they find themselves in Tulgey Wood – a mysterious forest full of weird and wonderful creatures! Will they find their way out before the Jabberwock finds them?

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Blue Badge Bunch: ReRamped

Ingenious Fools

TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Disabled-led, Game Show

The disability Taskmaster! A hilarious, interactive game show where each game represents a disability and comedians battle it out. 'Engagingly interactive' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Lots of fun' SSSSS (MixUpTheatre.com).

'Extremely inclusive' SSSSS (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk).

Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 BR

XAug 2-3 11:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 11:30(1h) £8.50 (£7.50)

Brotipo

Les Foutoukours

TR Most suitable for ages 6 and older

Circus, Clown

Welcome to the world of circus clowns from Quebec! In front of your eyes a friendship will be put to the test to make you laugh, dance and even sing! Circus for the whole family!

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

XAug 3 13:30(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 13:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Bubba-Licious

Last Dodo Entertainment

U Most suitable for ages 0-3 Clown, Comedy

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. 'Perfect show for babies and toddler crowd' SSSSS (KidsInAdelaide.com.au).

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5 R

Aug 3-27 10:45(30m) Aug 3-27 11:30(30m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Aug

The Bubble Show

The Highland Joker

Q Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Variety, Magic

Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fire bubbles! An international award-winning performance which blends magic, storytelling, science and bubble art!

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

The Bubblegum Gumdrop Show

Bubblegum Gumdrop

FUP Most suitable for ages 4-10

Comedy, Clown

Bubblegum and her BFF, Babblebum Boopbop, have one mission: to make the silliest show at Fringe! Together, they’ll perform an interactive clown show with physical comedy, games, music and improvisation that the whole family will enjoy.

Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus

From Start to Finnish in association with Race Horse Company

TQ Most suitable for ages 4 and older

Circus, Family-Friendly

An irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent circus horses and the silent movie era. The skilful ringmaster performs acrobatics, juggling and balancing with an amazing cast of hobby horses.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 R X

Aug

Children of Eden Jr

Helena Academy of Drama and Expression (HADE)

TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in a new adaptation of Stephen Schwartz’s epic and heartfelt musical.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2R

Bumble's Big Adventure

Hollins University Theatre

Department (Virginia, USA)

FQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Family-Friendly, Storytelling

A one-act educational play following Bumble, a honeybee, on an adventure to find a bee balm flower. This is an interactive show that teaches children to ‘bee kind’ to themselves and to nature!

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Cartoooon!!

Witty Look

TU Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Circus, Clown

High energy! High comedy! High unicycles! A completely original style of circus, mixing Japanese Manga animation with hilarious antics. Unsurpassed showmanship and physical spectacle combine in a live performance that seems to jump right out of the cartoon world.

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

2

Children's Underground Ghost Show

City of Edinburgh Tours

R Most suitable for ages 5-11

Storytelling

Who haunts our world-famous vaults? Join Minging Annie from Edinburgh's past and explore what it's like being trapped beneath the city streets for 400 years. Ghostly fun for everyone in our underground.

City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box (Old Police Box)

B 0131 220 6868 V 157 G D5 Aug

Children's Underground Vaults Tour

Auld Reekie Tours

TFR Most suitable for ages 5-12

Site-Specific, Storytelling

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2

Assembly Roxy (Central)

XAug 3 10:30(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 10:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 10:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids / Free Festival

Q Most suitable for ages 3-7

Dance, Interactive

Fun Scottish dancing for all the family. Very simple child-friendly dances to traditional Scottish music. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring mum or dad along to partner you under the chandeliers!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-16,18-21,23,25-27 10:00(45m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Cheekykita: Octopus in Space

Cheekykita / Free Festival

RP Most suitable for ages 5 and older Clown, Storytelling

Join Octopus on a fantastical, crazy and silly adventure from the bottom of the ocean all the way to space and inbetween! High-energy interactive fun with dancing cats, silly songs and creatures. SSSSS (FunnyWomen.com).

Aug 3-20 12:30(55m)

Hear tales of how the poor and unfortunate lived in these former slums. Explore the dimly lit vaults, once the haunt of criminals, body snatchers and witches alike! Welcome Edinburgh Tourist Information Booth Outside of the Bank of Scotland (Auld Reekie Tours Haunted Underground)

A Chinese Bestiary

QFunTheater Children's Experimental Troupe

TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Sci-fi, Music

A Chinese Bestiary tells such a story of transforming scars into gifts.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-9 11:00(35m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Circus Sonas Family Show

Circus Sonas

Q Most suitable for ages 3-and older

Family-Friendly, Circus

All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist. This is a family-friendly show that is suitable for all ages.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 3-8,10-13,15-20 11:30(45m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids Ltd

R Most suitable for ages 6 and older

Comedy, Compilation

Back in Edinburgh for our 18th year, showcasing the Fringe's best stand-ups and sketch acts. Join us for an hour of glorious, excellent, ludicrous fun, with different line-ups every day! 'Great' SSSS (Scotsman).

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

XAug 3 15:55(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-20,25-27 15:55(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

ComedySportz

CSzUK

j Most suitable for ages 8 and older

Comedy, Improv

Two teams. One ref. No script. Lots of laughs! ComedySportz is an award-winning competitive comedy show that sees two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. 'Hilariously entertaining' (Buxton Festival Fringe).

Aug 7-9 12:00(40m) £12.50

DIVE Moonbeam Theatre

R Most suitable for ages 5-12

Theatre, Immersive

Join the Reeflings on an under-the-sea adventure to the bioluminescent world of Coral Cove! What will we discover along the way? DIVE is an immersive multi-sensory experience for children with SEN and PMLD.

Aug 3-16 13:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Comics vs Kids: The Super Showdown

Art of Comedy

RP Most suitable for ages 5-12

Comedy Beloved comic and kids entertainer Nik Coppin brings his new show to the Fringe featuring jokes, silliness, his own drawings, competitions and guests. 'Fast and funny... The audience loved it' SSSS (Rip It Up).

Aug 14-20 12:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Compendium

of Materia Medica

QFunTheater Children's Experimental Troupe

FR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Sci-fi, Music

Compendium of Materia Medica. This sci-fi musical is inspired by the Compendium of Materia Medica, the most complete and comprehensive medical book in the history of traditional Chinese medicine, compiled and written by Li Shizhen.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-6 09:40(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 SUDO) (£28.00 F)

The Crazy Puppet Magic Show

Leigh Milne

TFR

Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Magic, Puppetry

UK premier magician and kids’ entertainer with hilarious interactive magic and puppet show for all the family. Great way to start the day for all ages and something for everyone! Magic! Puppets! Mayhem!

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug

The Dark Room for Kids!

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

Tj Most suitable for ages 11 and older

Game Show, Improv

Your family is stuck inside a live-action videogame! How will you escape?! Will you: A) Find light switch? B) Go north?

C) Explode? Interactive adventure! Terrible prizes!

Total mayhem. 'Irresistibly dangerous' SSSS (Stage).

Assembly Rooms (Bijou)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2 r

Participant and Companion Ticket (For one child, and one parent/guardian): £12.50 Observer Ticket (For anyone coming to watch the show, but not take part): £13.50 (£12.50)

XAug 2-3 12:00(1h) £8.00

Doktor

Kaboom

and the Wheel of Even More Science!

Doktor K Worldwide and Something for the Weekend

Tj Most suitable for ages 6 and older

Theatre, Comedy

He’s back! More science! More laughs! More Kaboom! Giant chemical reactions, homemade hovercrafts, flying ping-pong balls and more! 'Perfect family entertainment' (POWShowbiz.com). SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com). SSSS (List).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 4-5,7-8,11-13,19-20,25-27 12:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 12:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Down the Hatch!

Chaos Collective / Free Festival

UP Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Family-Friendly, Theatre

As each storyteller disappoints the wicked Queen they are gobbled up whole. Can the remaining storytellers appease her appetite and save their friends?

Aug 3-27 10:00(50m)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

Charlotte Country Day School

U Most suitable for ages 3-6

Adaptation, Family-Friendly

The National Theatre's adaptation comes to life in Dr Seuss's classic story. Join Cat as he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure in Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat.

Eric Liddell Community (Myreside Suite)

B 0131 447 4520 V 235 G H2

Aug

Drag Queen Story Hour

Drag Queen Story Hour UK

TQP Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Drag, LGBTQ+

What do you get when you cross fabulous stories and fabulous drag queens? Join Aida the Storytime Drag Queen as you journey through a magical world of colourful characters, hilarious storytelling and lost wigs! Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 R X

The European Extravaganza!

One Step Ahead

TFQP Most suitable for ages 4-9

Family-Friendly, Musical Theatre

Join Talia for an interactive musical journey to some major European cities. Together we will learn where the cities are, the languages spoken and visit some fantastic places. Here we come: London, Paris, Amsterdam...

FailFailFailFailWin

Loz Because and Marky Jay

TU

Most suitable for ages 3-11

Circus, Comedy

A family comic theatre circus show. For humans. Featuring fails and possibly wins in diabolo, juggling, hula hoop, skipping rope and an attempt to spin eight Verdagen IKEA plates, retail value £2. Total economic jeopardy = £16. Plus shipping.

Assembly Checkpoint (Checkpoint) B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4

XAug 3 13:20(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 13:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) (£50.00 F)

Aug 9-10,14-15 13:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)

Family Portrait

Barrowland Ballet

U

Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Dance, Theatre

Award-winning interactive video installation full of humour, candour, joy and love. Join a family on a geographical and emotional journey across Scottish landscapes as they encounter rabbit skulls, converse with spiders, and face-paint with berries. SSSSS (Stage). MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

First Piano on the Moon (Revisited)

Will Pickvance

TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Music, Storytelling

Young piano trickster Will is invited to play for Mozart's birthday celebrations. Surely he'll be exposed as a fraud. Whirlwind piano, storytelling and animation. 'How real genius always welcomes the new' (Joyce MacMillan, Scotsman).

Summerhall (TechCube 0) B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

FlamenKids

TuFlamenco

UMost suitable for ages 1 and older

Flamenco, Dance

Original, well-made, fun, passionate and highly entertaining show where you’ll experience a breathtaking professional flamenco performance of eight artists interacting with the wee ones. Well-suited for all ages and stages. This will be a show to remember. Ole!

Aug 3-27 14:00(50m)

Game On: Boss Level

Last Dodo Entertainment

R Most suitable for ages 5-12

Comedy Game On is back. Game On is going extreme. Welcome to Boss Level. Australian five-star, award-winning kids’ comic Matty Grey is bringing his new show to Edinburgh. It’s time for the final challenge. Are you worthy?

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2R

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

A Girl Called Grace

Mr Blue Productions

FQP Most suitable for ages 3-10

Puppetry

A little girl is sent to retrieve a needle and thread from the ferocious Baba Yaga and must outrun the witch to reach her father's hut. A wonderful story about the power of kindness.

The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug 14-18 10:30(40m) £6.00 (£20.00

Glom Glom and the Musical Monster Millipede

Glom Immersive Theatre

TUP Most suitable for ages 2-12

Immersive, Comedy

Hunting some wonder-filled fun for your creative little kid? Wiggle your merry way into this quirky immersive quest! Uplifting, connecting and abounding with giggles! Gilded

Grandfather Frog's Tales of the Meadow

ICTF by WorldStrides presents

SFA School of Theatre and Dance

FUP Most suitable for ages 3-10

Dance, Storytelling

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 13,20 14:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)

Folklore Galore Folkloristan

FQP Most suitable for ages 5-13

Storytelling, Fantasy

Ready for some enthralling magical adventures? Venture into the world across the veil – get acquainted with royalty and heroes from Pakistani myths and legends. For the young and the young at heart. Buy your tickets now!

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

Aug 13,15 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SDO) (£28.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

Aug 14 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SDO) (£28.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Grandfather Frog knows the important stuff about everybody who lives around the meadow. Do you know why frogs don't have tails? Featuring tales of different animals solving problems together. theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

226 0000

The Greatest Magic Show

Showmen Productions

TQ Most suitable for ages 4-12

Magic

'This is the show to see!' SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com). Join Sam, Justin and The Ringmaster in this family-friendly spectacle filled with side-splitting comedy and incredible illusions! Plus a free magic wand on entry!

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2R

XAug 2-3 14:30(1h) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) (£50.00 F)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,22-24,28 14:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)

Green Fingers

Fladam

TRP

Most suitable for ages 5-12

Musical Comedy, Storytelling

A deliciously Dahl-esque treat from madcap musical duo Fladam, about a boy born with hands that turn all he touches green! But is he really rotten? Find out in this magical, musical show for the whole family!

Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 10:35(50m) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-12 10:35(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15 10:35(50m) £10.00 (£9.00)

Grow

Niall Moorjani, Diana Redgrave and Vickie Holden

TFU

Most suitable for ages 0-5

Storytelling, Clown

The Gardener is very excited to grow a plant. But there's a problem, all the instructions are lost! Come and enjoy a sun song, a hose kerfuffle and plenty of clowning around celebrating nature and things that grow.

Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library) B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 2

Journey to the West: In Search of the Way

Helena Academy of Drama and Expression (HADE)

TFRP Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Family-Friendly, Drama

Join the Monkey King and his friends on a thrilling adventure! Filled with martial art, music and mischief, this interactive show is perfect for the whole family.

Aug

10:30(40m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

Here Be Dragons

Newbury Youth Theatre

TFjP Most suitable for ages 8 and older

Theatre, Storytelling

Join our adventure through fog, fables, bogs and bogles, seeking out monsters in unchartered waters and mythical beasts from across the UK. 'Exuberance, vitality and sheer joy' SSSS (ScotsGay). 'A force to be reckoned with' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 7-12 14:45(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Improvised Rubbish Shakespeare – The Incomplete Works

Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Wing It Improv

TRP Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Improv, Comedy

Shakespeare's gone awol, so his cast must make it up! With your help, they'll create a laugh-out-loud hour of family-friendly improv. No Shakespeare knowledge needed. Ages 6-106! 'Delightfully bonkers' SSSSS (TheReviewsHub.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 13:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:05(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24,28 13:05(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Inside The Robot: Kids vs Chaos!

RGB Monster

TFR

Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Interactive, Family-Friendly

The world's only theatrical escape room! You are the crew of a robot and everything has gone wrong! Help! An immersive, educational and hilarious spectacular suitable for ages 5+, and fun for everyone.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

XAug 3-4 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 5-13,15-20 13:30(1h) £12.50 (£8.50)

James and the Giant Peach

Dynamik Theatre LTD

TFU

Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Family-Friendly, Fantasy

Join us as a tourist to see our major attraction, The Giant Peach in Central Park New York, bought to life by James and his insect friends in this family classic.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 7-12,14-19 12:40(50m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£40.00 F)

Jon – The Music Man

Jon Lawrence / Kakapo Arts Ltd

QP Most suitable for ages 4-9

Live Music

Ethnomusicologist Jon Lawrence sings silly songs for young children and educates them about interesting music and instruments from around the world, with opportunities to sing, dance, move, laugh and learn.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-11,14-27 11:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

XAug 4 17:20(1h30m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F) Aug 5-7,11-12 15:10(1h30m)

Kings and Queens

Recitals for Wrigglers

UPMost suitable for ages 0-5

Music, Storytelling

A fun, interactive and educational show for babies and toddlers. Fringe sell out 2022! Professional violinist and cellist perform up close and personal – enjoyable for the whole family.

Church (Young Room)

La Petite Gerda

Footsbarn Theatre

TRP Most suitable for ages 5-14

Musical Theatre, Puppetry

28R

A magical fairy tale for young and old. La Petite Gerda (English version) is one girl's quest to save her best friend from the clutches of the Snow Queen and discover her inner courage. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 3 12:15(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 12:15(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15 12:15(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Lightning Ridge

Catherine Wheels

TjP Most suitable for ages 8 and older

New Writing, Contemporary

A story about the possibility of dreams, about a community coming together, the preciousness of hope and how, sometimes, we have to believe in the impossible. Summerhall (Main Hall)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 bR

Lost in the Woods

Hawk and Hill Theatre

TRP Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Comedy, Theatre

'Once upon a time, there were two little lost children...' That's usually how these things start. An energetic and absurd fun-filled, family-friendly comedy that brings a new twist to the fairy tales you know and love!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 11:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 11:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Madame Chandelier's Opera Party for Kids

Delea Shand

TRP

Most suitable for ages 8 and older

Opera, Comedy

Dazzling divas. Dramatic death scenes. Hilarious high notes! Experience opera's greatest hits and learn about the characters, in this interactive introduction with Madame Chandelier. Praise for previous work: SSSS (Observer). SSSS (Scotsman).

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28R

XAug 2-3 14:30(1h) £6.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 14:30(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Aug 9-10,14-15 14:30(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)

Aug

Magic Gareth: Level Up!

Magic Gareth

TRP

Most suitable for ages 4 and older

Magic, Comedy

One-up your Fringe game this festival by adding mind-blowing magic, a grumpy unicorn and 10 XP! Magic Gareth returns with this magical family extravaganza including games, tomfoolery and trickery live on stage! Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Make Some Noise

House of Oz and The Listies

TFQ Most suitable for ages 4 and older

Comedy, Clown

An insane mixtape of silly songs, stupid sketches and crazy clowning by Fringe faves Rich and Matt. It's a hilarious comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Winner: Primary Times Children's Choice Award 2019. SSSS½ (Age). House of Oz (The Great Indoors) B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F6 2

13:00(50m) £11.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 13:00(50m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9,14-16 13:00(50m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Marcel Lucont: Les

Enfants Terribles

– A Gameshow For Awful Children

Marcel Lucont

Tj Most suitable for ages 6 and older

Comedy, Game Show

Winner: Best Kids Show 2022, UK Kids Comedy Festival. The acclaimed game show returns. 'Hilarious' (Guardian). 'A real highlight for the whole Horne family. Très funny' (Alex Horne, Taskmaster).

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

XAug 2-3 14:55(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20 14:55(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) (£42.00 F)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21 14:55(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) (£42.00 F)

Mario the Maker Magician

Mario the Maker Magician in association with Underbelly

TQP

Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Magic, Science and Technology

Robot magic live! Join the ever endearing Mario as he leads you through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs. As seen on Sesame Street!

‘The best kids’ magician in the world!!’ (David Blaine). Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2 C

XAug 2-4 10:55(50m) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 10:55(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 10:55(50m) £12.50 (£11.50)

Maths at the Museum

Kyle D Evans

TR

Most suitable for ages 7 and older

Family-Friendly, Science and Technology

Award-winning entertainer Kyle D Evans leads a frantic hour of mind-blowing maths for families. Expect comedy, poetry, crazy demos and stacks of crowd participation. 'A treasure chest of mathematical delights' (TheWeeReview.com).

Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28

XAug 4 10:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-15 10:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13 10:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Strikes Back!

Blue Jeans Management

TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Comedy, Family-Friendly

All new action-packed hoopla from Jarred Christmas and Hobbit; the best beatbox/comedy combo around! Loads of Tomfoolery, Katefoolery and whatever-your-name-is foolery!

Guaranteed LOLs and interactive, infectious, doozy fun for the entire family.

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo) B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

XAug 3 16:25(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:25(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) (£52.00 F)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 16:25(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) (£44.00 F)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Mercy Academy Theatre

FQP Most suitable for ages 3-12

Theatre

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a wonderful story about love, loss, change and finally, finding your way home. Students and teachers will fall in love with Edward and his miraculous journey.

Central Hall (Hall) B

Mog the Forgetful Cat

28

The Wardrobe Ensemble, Old Vic and Royal & Derngate, Northampton

TQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Theatre, Musical Theatre

Judith Kerr's Mog the Forgetful Cat, adapted for the stage by The Wardrobe Ensemble. A Wardrobe Ensemble, Old Vic, and Royal & Derngate Northampton co-production. '

A miaow-vellous musical treat' SSSS (Guardian).

Olaf Falafel's Super Stupid Show (20% More Stupider)

Impatient Productions

TQ Most suitable for ages 3-13

Comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel unleashes family-friendly frivolity. There will be truth-telling cheese, ducks, bumbags, sausages and drawing. Nominated Best Family Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

Peter Pan

Flying High Young Company

TFQP Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

Come and join us for a wonderful adventure in Neverland with your favourite characters, original songs and a sprinkle of fairy dust from a very feisty fairy! 'Onstage and in the auditorium there is joy' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com, 2021).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 C

XAug 3 11:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 4,9-10,14-15,17,24 11:20(1h) £13.50 (£11.50)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:20(1h) £15.50 (£13.50)

Monski Mouse's Baby Cabaret

Monski Mouse Media

TU Most suitable for ages 0-5

Music, Puppetry

Join Monski Mouse, and her super talented friends, for a live musical sing-a-long cabaret of nursery classics, song, puppetry and bonkers fun for 0-5s and their parents. 'Moments of utter beauty' SSSSS (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).

Pinocchio! The Panto

University of Bristol's Pantomime Society

FQP Most suitable for ages 4-11

Family-Friendly, Musical Comedy

Join Pinocchio as he learns some lessons about what it takes to be a real boy. Hiss, boo and 'he's behind you!' in our family-friendly show, chock-a-block with silly songs and filled to the brim with puns!

on the

(Space 1)

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Aug 8-11,15-18,22-25 10:40(50m) £7.50 (£26.00 F) £3.00 tickets for kids aged 0 to 18 months

Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall

Monski Mouse Media

U Most suitable for ages 0-5

Dance, Music

Join DJ Monski Mouse and her Dancers for this multi award-nominated, epic session of bopping, bonkers, beautiful fun. Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes. SSSSS (Families Edinburgh Magazine).

Plague,

Poo

n' Punishment

Natalie Nardone, Ben Nardone, Edinburgh Storytellers

TjPMost suitable for ages 8 and older

Historical, Comedy

Edinburgh's gruesome past is brought to life by two actors (as seen on CBBC) in this hilarious family show. Includes live music and horrible stories from centuries gone by. Warning: Children must keep adults under control! The Lost Close (The Prison Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 443 G D4

Aug 3-13,15-28 10:00(45m) £16.00 (£14.00) (£56.00 F)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 10:40(50m) £10.50 (£36.00 F) £3.00 tickets for kids aged 0 to 18 months

Mr Sleepybum

Jody Kamali

TRP

Most suitable for ages 4 and older

Character Comedy, Sketch Show

Nominated: Best Kids Show Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. Mr Sleepybum re-enacts some of his favourite dreams in this high-energy, inventive physical comedy show for all the family. 'Hilarious from start to finish' (Andy Day, CBeebies).

'Unquestionably entertaining' (Chortle.co.uk).

Aug 3-13,15-28 12:00(45m) £16.00 (£14.00) (£56.00 F)

The Railway Children

C theatre

TFU Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Theatre

Three siblings have their lives turned upside down when their father is falsely imprisoned and they must move to the country. Heartwarming new adaptation of E Nesbit’s classic tale of family and adventure for all ages. www.ctheatre.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,15,21-22 16:00(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Assembly George Square (The Box)

XAug 3 11:40(45m) £6.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,26-27 11:40(45m) £11.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)

Aug 10,14-15,17 11:40(45m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£34.00 F)

Not a Load of Bumfuzzle and Faradiddle

Professor Simon Rees

FRP Most suitable for ages 5-13

Science and Technology, Comedy

Join Professor Simon Rees for this family-friendly, interactive show exploring the creative and imaginative world of science. Expect fun and surprises as we explore the invisible world around us.

@ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Reach for the Stars

Edinburgh Little Theatre

FR Most suitable for ages 8 and older

Theatre, Comedy

When the directors call for auditions for the actors, comedy and mayhem ensues as this young cast bring energy, talent and enthusiasm to the stage. A fun show, showcasing Edinburgh's young talent. A great family show.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-8 10:10(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

Aug

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents King School

FQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Musical Theatre

A magical musical with modern sensibilities, King School of Stamford Connecticut, presents the classic tale of a virtuous young woman who finally gets what she deserves: a chance to change her world.

Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Roger McGough's Money-Go-Round

Jam Jar Theatrical Productions

TR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

An 'utterly enchanting' (Gyles Brandreth) new musical with boisterous score, McGough's unique wit and an important message about community. Follow the trail of Mr Toad's coin in this 'beginner's guide to economics' (The School Librarian).

Assembly Rooms (Ballroom)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 11:55(1h10m) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-21 11:55(1h10m) £15.50 (£14.50) (£58.00 F)

Aug 9,14-16 11:55(1h10m) £13.50 (£12.50) (£48.00 F)

Rubbish Romeo and Juliet

Rubbish Shakespeare Company

TR Most suitable for ages 4 and older

Comedy, Clown

Enemies. Balconies. Kissing... sausage rolls!? Three idiots perform Shakespeare's tragedy, using only a box of tatty wigs, a floral dress and an airbed they found by the bins. Anarchic, joyous and family-friendly. SSSSS (Families Edinburgh Magazine).

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 10:35(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,25-27 10:35(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 10:35(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Saturday Morning Magic

Tim Licata

jP

Magic

Most suitable for ages 7-12

Bring the kids for magical mischief at the Scottish Arts Club! One of Scotland’s favourite magicians, Tim Licata astounds audiences with delightful deception. Magic the whole family can enjoy! From kids to adults, Tim is brilliant!

Scottish Arts Club (Scottish Arts Club Lounge (Café))

B 0131 226 0000 V 310 G D2

Aug 19 10:30(45m) £8.00 (£20.00 F)

Science Adventures: Deep Sea

Coppice Theatre

TR

Most suitable for ages 5-12

Storytelling, Puppetry

Join Professor Flotsam and Dr Wright on a dramatic aquatic adventure! Look out for strange creatures in the deep, learn about protecting the oceans and hear some sensational sea stories!

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Donal Vaughan Comedy

R Most suitable for ages 5 and older Science and Technology, Comedy Science Magic is back and has evolved. Messy Mayhem is a laugh-your-pants-off exciting show. Sometimes very messy with a cool bunch of outdoor tricks from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions.

Aug 3-27 11:00(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Sea Dragon Babies

Dragon Song Productions

UP Most suitable for ages 0-1

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 12:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20 12:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17 12:00(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)

Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets

Donal Vaughan

R

Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Science and Technology, Comedy

Science Magic is back and has evolved. Crazy Gadgets is a hilarious, family show making science fun with a whole bunch of engineering marvels from potato guns to giant smoke cannons.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Musical Theatre, Puppetry

From the creators of Moon Dragon, Sea Dragon is the most perfect experience for babies under one at the Fringe in 2023. Specially written for young audiences this is a fully interactive, sensory, music show.

Aug 3-27 12:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You

ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 2-15,17-20 11:00(40m) £8.50

Sea Dragon for Under 5s

Dragon Song Productions

UP Most suitable for ages 0-5

Puppetry, Musical Theatre

From the creators of Moon Dragon, Sea Dragon is the most perfect experience for under 5s. Full of puppets, dragons, live music and more, this interactive, sensory, musical theatre show is just perfect.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

Shelf: The Kids' Show

Impatient Productions / United Agents

TQP Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Sketch Show

Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a comedy show for all the family! Sketches, songs, silliness. Winner: Best Kids' Show, 2023 Leicester Comedy Festival. SSSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Skinny).

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

The Slightly Annoying Elephant

Gilded Balloon and Little Angel Theatre

TQ Most suitable for ages 3-8

Puppetry, Musical Theatre

What's big, blue, bossy and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! One day Sam gets a very big surprise: an elephant turns up on his doorstep! Based on David Walliams's hilarious book. Gilded

Smashing Shakespeare

Scott Coltman for Captivate Theatre

TQ Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Family-Friendly, Musical Comedy

Two musical-comedy versions of Shakespeare's greatest works, Brave Macbeth and Juliet & Her Romeo. Check our socials for daily performance information. 'One of the best children's shows at the Fringe... enjoyable and fun for all ages' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Smithy's Scavenger Hunt

Adam Smith's Panmure House

FjP Most suitable for ages 8-12

Family-Friendly, Interactive

Are you fascinated with Edinburgh's history? Do you want to have a blast while learning about the Scottish Enlightenment and its leading figures? You may even meet a special guest! Includes certificate and a medal of completion.

House (The Interpretation Suite)

The Spanish Gentleman Juggler

Kiki Vita / Free Festival

QP Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Circus, Comedy

A hilarious mix of physical comedy, clowning and skilled juggling routines. 'Spectacular fun for kids... a delightful blend of cheekiness with a pinch of naughtiness that appeals right across the spectrum of all ages' SSSS (WeeReview.com).

Strictly Barking

Jon and Ollie

TQ Most suitable for ages 3-11

Clown, Physical Theatre

Fab-u-lous! High-energy comedy about an old man and a homeless dog who become friends and form a dancing duo. Get ready for slapstick, crazy characters and enthusiastic moves! Overall winner of Fringe World Children's Event Award 2023.

Aug 3-27 11:15(45m)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Story Builders

Interactive Storytelling Collective / Free Festival

R Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Interactive, Family-Friendly

How to build a story – for everyone! Want to be the best storyteller you know? Join Story Builders and create a spectacular story built from your ideas. An interactive show for adults, children and everyone else.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25-27 11:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2 X

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

Taiwan Season: The Way Back

The Double Theatre

TFRP Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Physical Theatre, Puppetry

A touching, funny tale of a shattered body trying to gather itself in a time of war. Using movement, text, light, sound and puppetry, this family-friendly show is like a flower blooming in a ruin.

Taiwan Season: World in a Word

Double & Cross Theater Group

TFQ Most suitable for ages 3 and older

Physical Theatre

Language is the springboard for fun and games in an interactive, family-friendly production. This work explores sounds and shapes as tools for cross-cultural human communication.

Tales From a Haunted Bookshop

Coppice Theatre

Tj Most suitable for ages 8 and older

Storytelling, Theatre

A spooky show of terrible tales, bothersome books and gruesome goings on! A weird and wonderfully dark show for horrid children and irresponsible adults featuring the grizzly, the ghostly and the down right ghastly.

Teach Rex Live – A Dragon's Tale

Teach Rex LTD

QP Most suitable for ages 4-11

Family-Friendly

Families of the Fringe – prepare to train giant, life-like dragons to save the world! This experience has been created by teachers to encourage and develop a love of creative writing.

Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

Trash Test Dummies

Underbelly and Dummies Corp

TU Most suitable for ages 0 and older

Circus, Comedy

Everyone put your rubbish out, tonight's bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty! This award-winning, sidesplitting, slapstick comedy circus routine takes the wheelie bin to new heights and delivers a dump-truck of hilarity!

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 12:05(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 12:05(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

The Twits

Zenith Youth Theatre Company

TFQ Most suitable for ages 3-11

Theatre, Family-Friendly

Roald Dahl’s deliciously spiteful and revolting couple practice practical jokes and wickedness on each other in this physical and energetic play. Mr and Mrs Twit meet a sticky end at the hand of their captive pet monkeys!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

The Unimaginable AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Brio Studios

FQP Most suitable for ages 3-10

Family-Friendly, Puppetry

Join our Imaginary Friend on the adventure of a lifetime, as they go on an adventure to find their missing friend. Doing the unimaginary can be scary at times but being brave can lead to beautiful discoveries!

Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Vampire's Ball:

Ultimate Halloween Party!

Brad Tassell and Steve Goodie Present

j Most suitable for ages 9 and older

Comedy, Musical Theatre

Vampire's Ball: Ultimate Halloween Party is a spooky, family-friendly, critically acclaimed musical extravaganza that gets the kids singing and dancing along. It's Halloween all year long! SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 10:30(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Wee Seals and Selkies

Janis Mackay

TFR Most suitable for ages 5 and older

Storytelling, Music

Be transported to the northern seashore, where waves lap, gulls cry and a seal is born in a garden! Join award-winning children’s author/storyteller Janis Mackay as she weaves two enchanting tales, accompanied by live fiddle music. Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28R

Aug 4-8,10-13,19-20,26-27 11:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Whipped Up!

Soap and Rope Theatre

UP

Most suitable for ages 0-2

Interactive, Comedy

An interactive performance for the trickiest of audience members – babies! Have a seat at Tiny’s Diner, where babies are customers and caregivers are along for the ride. The more "demanding" the clientele, the more hilarious for adults.

XAug 4-5,7-8 09:05(40m)

Baby and Caregiver Ticket: £12.00

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

General admittance for those attending without a baby, or as an additional caregiver: £8.00

Aug 9-12,14-19,21-26 09:05(40m)

Baby and Caregiver Ticket: £15.00

General admittance for those attending without a baby, or as an additional caregiver: £10.00

Who Stole My Hammer?

Myth-Fits

TR Most suitable for ages 4 and older

Devised, Storytelling

Who were the Vikings? Where did they come from? And most importantly... what stories did they like at bedtime?

Explore the wacky and wonderful world of Norse mythology in this storytelling adventure!

Wriggle Around the World Recitals

for Wrigglers

U Most suitable for ages 0-5

Music, Storytelling

A fun, interactive and educational show for babies and toddlers. Fringe sell out 2022! Professional violinist and cellist perform up close and personal – enjoyable for the whole family.

Stockbridge Church (Young Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28R Aug

£8.00 (£6.00) (£26.00 F)

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 11:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Lanessa Long and Eliza Dillon / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Alternative Comedy, Clown

Lanessa got titties at age 11. Eliza is still waiting for hers to come in. Experiences that would plague these women for life. This tits-forward hour is for breast havers and breast appreciator’s alike.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

Aug 5-13,15-28 00:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

1 Ball Show: 1 Lung Less

1BallCo

TFKP

Storytelling

Sequel to 1 Ball Show. NYC comedian Terence Hartnett's testicular cancer spread to his lung. Chemo sucks and losing a lung sucks, but if you can't laugh, you might as well be dead already.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 15:30(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 15:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

2 Funny Feckers

Wesley Dalton, Sergi Polo / Free Festival

Np Stand-Up, Compilation

Wes Dalton and Sergi Polo, of sellout compilation show 4 Funny Feckers, bring you a hilarious stand-up split bill of storytelling, crowd work and craic from Wes, and hilarious one-liners from award-winning Barcelona comic Sergi Polo.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Aug 15-27 13:45(1h)

3rd Rock from the Pun:

Darren Walsh

Darren Walsh

Np Stand-Up, Multimedia

Like puns? Like space travel? Join Darren on a journey from the origins of life to our place in the universe. The first-ever Fringe show created using AI! 'Punbelievable!' SSSSS (Mirror).

Aug 3-27 19:30(1h) £5.00

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger – Kirsty Munro

Kirsty Munro

N Solo Show, Stand-Up

Slut drop it like it's hot! A fun-packed comedy show about sexy times, nights out and prosecco-fuelled confidence. 'You will absolutely love her!' (Who Knows Comedy, Facebook).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-27 22:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

2.7 Men – Louis George, Will Scambler and Louisa Corr

2.7 Men / Free Festival

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

A rip-roaring hour of stand-up comedy from three of the hottest new acts on the London scene. Packed with laughter, there’s something for everyone in this tantalising triple bill.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-15 12:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

3am Brain

George Dimarelos L

A show about spending your day feeling fine before 3am hits and the brain has its revenge.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-15,17-27 20:20(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

3’s Comedy: Mornings

Splinter Comedy

Lp Stand-Up

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

3’s Comedy brings together three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B

3's Comedy: Afternoons

Splinter Comedy

Mp Stand-Up

You’ve had a big lunch, now have a big laugh with three of Australia's best comedians.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Splinter Comedy

Np Stand-Up

Late-night crowd work and stand-up comedy from three of Australia's best comedians.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-27 22:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

4 Funny Feckers

Wes Dalton / Free Festival N Compilation, Stand-Up

Return of the craic! A Fringe favourite hosted by Wes Dalton, an Irish charmer who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. One of London's most popular stand-up comedy nights brings you four award-winning acts daily.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Aug 3-27 13:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

5 Mistakes That Changed History

Paul Coulter

TK Storytelling, Historical

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. In this historical-storytelling comedy, Paul Coulter tells the stories of five people and how their mistakes changed the world.

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

XAug 3 11:50(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:50(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 10,15-17,22-24 11:50(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

The 5th Alternative Black Comedy Showcase

Che Burnley and Guests / PBH's Free Fringe

N Cabaret, Musical Comedy

Like a 1970s cabaret show but with more colour and less racism, ABCS enters our fifth year! Featuring top Black international comedy acts, prize games, music and a token straight white male.

44 and Flippin' Furious

Ben Harrington / Free Festival

M Stand-Up

An honest and funny portrayal of the frustrations of Ben Harrington, a middle-aged Dad with a fast-disappearing youth, struggling to find not only his relevance in the world but also his own household.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2

Aug 5-11,13-18,20-25,27 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 158a G D5

Aug 12,19,26 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

10 Songs for Geeks, with Jollyboat

Jollyboat / PBH's Free Fringe

M Cabaret

Fringe legends Jollyboat bring you a collection of comedy songs for people who like puns, polyhedral dice, and spreadsheets – these are the droids you're looking for. SSSSS (GeekChocolate.co.uk). SSSSS (TheatreReviews.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

(Free Non-ticketed)

10 Songs: The Best of Jollyboat

Jollyboat / PBH's Free Fringe

M Cabaret

Fringe legends Jollyboat return for the 13th year, with a show of self-assured comedy songs polished by years of rewrites, improvisations, and tweaks. So no, they still don't have any new material. SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

Aug 5-27 21:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

22

Brooke / 36 Expressions

Lp Solo Show, Storytelling

New York Comedian/Moth StorySlam champ explores the state of the world, dating and the struggle controlling the pen writing her narrative, in a mental pop-culture Broadway musical. She’d like to change her life this New Year’s day.

Ideally, February 2nd.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 11:55(50m) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

RGB Monster and Simon Caine

Tfm Stand-Up

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

Aug 21-27 18:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

50 – End of the Road?

One Summer Productions

Fmp Alternative Comedy, Stand-Up

Returning legend Steve Jackson (SSSS (Scotsman)), celebrating the advent of 50. Hysterically exploring the pains and joys, with a reflective touch of nostalgia. Features Edinburgh's very own Pippa Mildred. So why don't you?! theSpace @ Surgeons Hall

50 Midlife Crises to Try Before You Die

Sharon VS and Friends

NP Stand-Up

Whatever your age, it’s a great time for a midlife crisis! Change your career path, sexuality, or coffee order! Hilarious double-bill. Come today – you could get hit by a bus tomorrow!

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-12,14-19,21-26 11:25(50m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

60 Minutes About Scotland

Laughing Horse Comedy and Stand-up

Scotland N Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

With Vladimir McTavish and friends. 'One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit' (Guardian). Plus some of his best mates on the Scottish stand-up scene in an hilarious hour of Caledonian wit.

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 16:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

100% C*ntintental

Laughs in Translation

NP Stand-Up, International

Can British people even be immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? What even is Europe after being dumped by the UK? These global comedians are putting their lives on the line to find out.

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

Aug 4-13,15-27 18:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

30 Minute Musicals: Top Gun

30 Minute Musicals

Tm

Musical Theatre, Musical Comedy

30 Minute Musicals: Top Gun, a quick and dirty parody musical of the 80s classic. This fast and furious romp flies high with singing, dancing fighter pilots, steamy locker rooms and sweaty beach volleyball!

Assembly Checkpoint (Checkpoint)

B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4

XAug 2-3 19:50(50m) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 19:50(50m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,14 19:50(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)

B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3

Aug 3-27 20:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

101 Clean Jokes in 30 Minutes

Masai Graham

N Compilation

Award-winning gag merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner, Masai Graham delivers over 100 clean jokes in half an hour. Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza.

Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4

Aug 3-27 15:15(30m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

101 Comedy

–

Club Free

Ian Miller / Mat Wills / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Compilation

'Funny. Fast. Free' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Each show sees four experienced acts performing. All our comedians have been hand-picked from an ethical fair trade farm where they've been grown in only the finest organic dog poo.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Aug 3-27 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 3-27 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Masai Graham

N Compilation, Dark Comedy

Multiple award-winning gag merchant Masai Graham delivers over 100 naughty jokes in just half an hour. Expect puns, one-liners and wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza. Contains dark themes and not for the faint-hearted.

Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4

Aug 3-27 13:15(30m) Aug 3-27 17:15(30m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

101 Psychos: Comedy Straight from the Asylum

Moni Zhang Comedy, Berlin Mental Health Festival

N Dark Comedy, Compilation Sanity? Overrated! Let your inner-psycho run wild!

Comedians tackle the chaos of mental health in a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud showcase. Crazy's the new norm! Rotating line-up every day!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 4-27 13:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

129.5 Steps to Autistic Success

Stags Woodward MP Stand-Up, Neurodiversity-led

Being diagnosed with autism just over a year ago might just be the best thing that happened to Stags. Join him as he shares laughs and adventures and his ambitious 129.5-step plan for success.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

XAug 3-6 13:45(1h) Aug 7-27 13:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

200 IQ Audience Only (No Munters)

Burt Williamson / PBH's Free Fringe Np Stand-Up, Solo Show

Burt Williamson, 'hilarious at every turn' ssss (Scotsman), brings his debut solo hour of stand-up comedy to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in an unmissable comedic offering of offbeat observations and routines.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-27 15:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

666 Black Widows: The Web of Dark Comedy

Moni Zhang Comedy

NP Dark Comedy, Compilation

Step into the domain of the Black Widows for a night of roaring laughter, laced with a twist of the dark side. All-female cast, different line-up every night! Hosted by Moni Zhang.

Aug 3-27 16:00(1h)

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families

Mihai Tartara

NP Compilation, Improv

Embark on a wildly entertaining journey with our stand-up comedy game show, where comedians courageously confront their childhood traumas in a battle for laughs. As the audience, you decide which comedian had most hilariously-challenging upbringing.

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

1990 Child from Wuhan: Trauma, Love, Diarrhoea

Moni Zhang Comedy

Tfn Storytelling, Stand-Up

Moni grew up in a sweatshop in Wuhan. Her tale of survival and self-discovery will have you laughing, crying and cheering all at once. 'Beautiful storytelling but overtly sexual' (Scotsman). Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3-4 16:00(1h) £5.00 (£3.00) Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 16:00(1h) £9.00 (£6.00)

Aug 7-11,15-18,22-25 16:00(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)

Buy

advance

guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

1998 Awkward Princess: Anxiety Meets Absurdity

Mihai Tartara / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

Embark on a delightful journey with a timid Romanian lad as he stumbles into a vortex of awkward situations. Finalist Berlin New Stand-up Award 2022. 'Unique perspective' (TheWeeReview.com)

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-20,22-27 11:35(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

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

Moni Zhang Comedy

N Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour

Moni Zhang is back with her twisted and taboo humor, making light of her traumatic past, mental-health struggles and her relationship with a dead daddy. Brace yourself for a wild ride!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 19:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

2023: The End Of The

Beginning

Of The End – Vladimir McTavish

Vladimir McTavish / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Political, Stand-Up

'One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit' (Guardian) follows up his 2022 sell-out show. Thought the world couldn’t get worse? Think again. 'Superb' (Scotsman). The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

10,000 Ideas

Robyn Perkins

NP Stand-Up, Science and Technology

The Sydney Fringe Comedy Award winner is back with a show about...?? Robyn and her audience select the stories and ideas explored, making each show unique and sure to be 'a smashing success' SSSS½ (OutInPerth.com).

Aug 3-27 21:45(1h)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-15,17-27 17:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Scott Located in the leafy Southside of Edinburgh, the luxurious suites and bedrooms in our 18th Century baronial house offer peace and tranquillity while only a 20-minute walk to The Royal Mile.

KM Hotel

KM Hotel offers modern accommodation in an enviable location between Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and lively Southside. A stone’s throw from the Royal Mile and Waverley Train Station, guests can easily explore Edinburgh and enjoy the local neighbourhood.

The Scholar

At the foot of Arthur’s Seat, The Scholar’s luxury bedrooms offer the perfect place to wind down after a day exploring while the contemporary restaurant allows you to refuel on locally sourced Scottish produce.

KM Apartments Located next door to KM Hotel, KM Apartments offer a little extra space for those who need to spread out for a longer stay. Accommodating up to 4 people, our apartments are the perfect base for your next Edinburgh adventure.

Aug 3-27 12:00(1h)

A* in the Making

Mark Row / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Solo Show

Mark Row longs to escape the carousel of uninspiring lessons and the attitudes of kids that stinks worse than their PE kits. So now he's embracing a new life... in the world of stand up comedy!

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

AAA Batteries (Not Included)

Chris Turner Productions Presents

TFj Stand-Up, Family-Friendly

The family-friendly favourite returns with an 11th year of entertainment for all ages, featuring three hilarious comedians. 'Humour for everyone... I can't recommend it highly enough' sssss (ThreeWeeks).

'A great show' ssss (Skinny). ssss (EdFestMag.com).

Aaaaaand now! Teknicolour Smoof Comedy Club

Teknicolour Smoof / Free Festival

NP Compilation

A great line-up of five different comedians; headlined by award-winning prop-pun nutcase Roger Swift (Dave’s Best Gag of Fringe, UK Pun Finalist). Different comedians every day! Always something for everyone.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 21:35(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Aaaaand Up Front Are Webster, Bourke and Bragg

MLA Talent Presents

TFMP Stand-Up

An hour of the highest quality stand-up comedy from the headliner comedians Gavin Webster, Mary Bourke and Matt Bragg. Guaranteed laughs from the best in the business.

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

XAug 3 15:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 15:00(1h) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

AAA Stand-Up at Gilded Balloon

Bound and Gagged Comedy

TMP Stand-Up

Sell-out show 2005-2022 returns with a new line-up. Lyle Barke: 'Very likeable and sardonic' (Rhys James). Aideen McQueen: Sharp wit and relatable humour. Josh James: Proper Essex geezer and Essex Comedian Of The Year 2019. Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 19:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aaaaargh! It's the One-Liner Show

Masai Graham

N Stand-Up, Compilation

Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians at the Fringe in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by UK Pun Champion and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner Masai Graham. Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4

Aug 3-27 12:00(1h) Aug 3-27 16:00(1h)

XAug 2-3 22:20(1h) £8.00 Aug

22:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug

AAA Stand-Up at Just the Tonic Bound and Gagged Comedy

TFMP Stand-Up

Total sell-out 2005-2022 returns with a new line-up.

Thenjiwe: First Lady of African comedy, Queen of deadpan. Jacob Hatton: Blending silliness, politics and sharp observations. Freya McGhee: Self depreciating, Leicester Mercury finalist 2023.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3 21:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:20(1h) £12.50

Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 21:20(1h) £10.50

AAA Stand-Up at Underbelly Bound and Gagged Comedy

TM Stand-Up

The total sell-out show 2005-2022 returns with a new line-up. Ross McGrane: established circuit pro, lighting up the room. Ridwan Hussain: clever wordplay and whimsical observations. Josh Elton: razor-sharp wit and raucous humour.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 16:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:15(1h) £12.50 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 16:15(1h) £10.50 (£9.00)

AAA Stand-Up Late Bound and Gagged Comedy

TM Stand-Up

The total sell-out 2005-2022 returns with a new line-up. Sam Picone: sharp observations with effortlessly dry wit. Jack Hester: 'strong storytelling' (Chortle.co.uk). Sachin Kumarendran: 'a lot to enjoy in his downbeat tales' (Chortle.co.uk).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 21:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:05(1h) £12.50 (£11.00) Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 21:05(1h) £10.50 (£9.00)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Aaaand Now For Something

Completely Improvised Racing Minds

Tj Improv, Family-Friendly

Fringe legends return for their long-awaited 10th anniversary! An improvised comic adventure based on audience suggestions, unique every day! 'Crafted by the gods of comedy' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks) 'Clever, funny and satisfying' (Sunday Times). www.racingminds.co.uk

XAug 3 10:45(55m) £7.50

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Aug 4-8,11-13 10:45(55m) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10 10:45(55m) £10.50 (£9.50)

Aaaargh! It's the Monster Stand-Up Show!

Masai Graham

N Compilation, Stand-Up

Enjoy an hour of the tastiest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Featuring rising stars, up and comers, and even the odd household name. Hosted by the award-winning Kirsty Munro. Different line-up everyday. Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4

Aug 3-27 14:00(1h) Aug 3-27 18:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Aalex Mandel-Dallal: Break It Down (with Friends)

Aalex Mandel-Dallal

FNP Stand-Up

Aalex has overcome her breakdown so she can ambitiously help with yours. By oversharing this incredibly personal moment we can all assess, laugh and hopefully learn together. Expect comedy mates at every show.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TMP Solo Show, Stand-Up

Aaron attempts to do something he's never done before...

Stand-up comedy, standing up. 'Hilarious' SSSSS (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). 'Superb storyteller' SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Voice). SSSS (Metro). Seen on Russell Howard Hour, Guessable, Stand Up Sketch Show. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:25(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 16:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Abandoman: Future Fest

Underbelly and Rob Broderick

TLP Music, Improv

Join forces with Abandoman to create a cutting-edge, three-day music festival in just 60 minutes. Abandoman ingeniously blends technology and improvisation to take you on a futuristic musical journey. ‘A frenetic genius!’

SSSSS (The Age AU)

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses

Laughing Horse Comedy

TFM Stand-Up, Workshop

Learn stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. Our tutors are professional comedians and writers, and the course includes graduation performances in a Fringe show. Further course information is available at LaughingHorseComedy.co.uk/comedy/courses.asp

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 5-6,8-9,12-13,15-16,19-20 09:45(4h30m) £99.00 (£89.00)

Absolute Chaos

Stuart Kennedy / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Improv

Think you can take down a comedian? Then come to Absolute Chaos – a comedy heckle show, where you the audience are given free reign to heckle comedians – just be prepared to get heckled right back!

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

XAug 2-4 21:35(1h) £12.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 21:35(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17 21:35(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Abbas Wahab: Gracefully Balding

Abbas Wahab / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Abbas Wahab takes a hilarious dive into the hidden life of immigrants, failed careers and the psyche of a newly bald man. His clever joke telling and hysterical stories touch on race, sex and even death.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-27 00:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Abi Clarke: Try Hard (Work in Progress)

Abi Clarke / Free Festival

LP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Stand-up comedian, social-media star and ultimate try-hard Abi Clarke works on new jokes, developing her highly anticipated debut show. As seen on BBC, ITV2, Comedy Central, Sky, Channel 4 and Dave online.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 14:05(45m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Abigail Paul: Involuntary Momslaughter

Abigail Paul

TFNP

Storytelling, Stand-Up

All jokes. No heart! Serious fun. Panamanian-born, Florida-raised, and Germany-residing, Abigail serves a biting dark comedy show about narcissistic personality disorder audiences call 'smart, funny and real'. She puts the 'dis' in dysfunction. Armchair therapists welcome.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

XAug 4-6 18:35(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 7-12,14-19,21-26 18:35(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

TL Variety, Artist(s) of Colour

Australia's premier First Nations comedians return to Edinburgh with their sell-out show. Hosted by Kevin Kropinyeri and featuring an all star line-up, don't miss the big belly laughs from the wide brown land.

SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).

Aug

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar) B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Absolute Improv!

TBC Improv

TFR Improv, Family-Friendly

For over 10 years, Absolute Improv! has been a celebration of the finest improv comedy talent Scotland has to offer. Join us once more for spontaneously sparkling performances never seen before, never to be seen again! theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Accident Avoidance Training Workshop – Intermediate

Ian Crawford

FKP Character Comedy

General health and safety expert Ian Crawford is here in an all-new, deadly serious presentation with tips to help you stay alive for as long as is humanly possible. 'Forking good' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

Daniel Muggleton

N Stand-Up, Compilation

A stand-up comedy showcase featuring the best comedians from Australia and New Zealand at the Fringe, with host Daniel Muggleton (Tour support for Jim Jefferies. 'A foulmouthed prophet' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide)). Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5

Achtung!! The Germans Are Coming!

Jürgen Strack / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Compilation

A German-themed comedy collision hosted by wacky jokemeister, Jürgen! Plus established pros and friends from the Fringe. Comedy to schwitzen your schnitzel! Superpowered by Jürgen's beige Birkenstock™ sandals. 'Das ist ridiculous!' (TripAdvisor.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar (Globe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 161 G D5

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 13:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 16:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 16:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Act Normal

Jakob Kerkhove

NP Tragedy

Let's go on a quest to find The Normal Person in the world, so we could all learn from them. Wouldn't it be great to simply live in a world where everyone was just... normal?

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 4-13,15-24 23:20(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Adam Flood: Remoulded Country Mile Productions

TFLP Stand-Up

Ay up ducks, it’s me (fella doing the show). A debut stand-up hour about reinvention with a few tricks* up its sleeve. As seen on ITV’s Stand Up Sketch Show. *Spent whole budget on an autotune pedal.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5

£9.00

£7.00

Adam Greene and Peter Bazely: Bi and Large – Bier and Larger

Adam Greene and Peter Bazely as Bi and Large MP

Comedy supergroup Bi and Large look for the next round of recruits to cover for them on tour.

Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3 2

Adam Riches is The Guys Who...

Adam Riches

TNP Character Comedy

In 2018, he was The Guy Who You Meet Right After You Come Out Of A Long-Term Relationship. Now he’s The Guys Who You Meet Everywhere. SSSS (Times).

SSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Scotsman). Underbelly, Cowgate (Cow

Aug 3-9 15:10(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 10-27 14:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your

£5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Adam Greene and the Diet of Destiny

In this anticipated follow-up to last year’s sell-out show, Adam Greene addresses aging, self-care and love? Surely not... 'definitely one to keep tabs on' (Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 18:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

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

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll wish he'd stop telling the degloving story. 'Very funny and very moving – Adam Kay has done it again, the talented c*nt' (Charlie Brooker). Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 19:30(1h) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:30(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 19:30(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Adam Riley:

Late-Night Comedy in the Afternoon

TFN

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Adam Rowe: What’s Wrong With Me?

TFLP

Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word, star of Live at the Apollo and Dave’s Best Joke of the Fringe winner is back with a brand-new hour of stand-up.

Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

Adele Cliff Can Break Your Arm Adele Cliff

TFNP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Adele's back, funnier and more dangerous! Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee (2023). Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). SSSSS (The Student Newspaper). 'A consummate jokesmith' (Comedy.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)

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£3.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 17:05(1h) £5.00

Adrian Bliss: Inside Everyone

Adrian Bliss

TLP Theatre

An atom travels through time, finding himself inside some of history's greatest characters. Join Adrian Bliss on a wild ride through the ages and give your seven octillion atoms an experience they will never forget.

Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

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XAug 2-3 16:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 16:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Adrián Minkowicz: Brown Privilege III

Adrián Minkowicz / PBH's Free Fringe

nP Stand-Up, International

From the mountains of Ecuador befriending anti-mining indigenous activists, to the waters of the Galápagos Islands swimming with sharks and a death in the Amazon, you don’t want to miss the end of this saga.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-15,17-27 18:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Adam Greene MP

Adult Film Club

Chris Cantrill and Sam O’Leary

A raucous showcase of comedy short films, bizarro music videos and truly effed MP4s, hosted by double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Chris Cantrill (Alma's Not Normal) and Sam O'Leary (Don't Hug Me I'm Scared). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

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Adults Only Magic Show

Showmen Productions TN Magic

'An absolute riot!' SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com). This is an absolute jam-packed adults only spectacular! Starring Sam and Justin, a unique display of raucous comedy, illusions and just a cheeky hint of nudity! Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

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Adventures of the Improvised

Sherlock Holmes

Ghostwriters

TFK Improv, Adaptation

No script, Sherlock! Stars of UK improv take you on an award-winning adventure packed with shady villains, red herrings and the brilliant deductions of London's greatest detective. Family friendly. 'Beautifully devious' SSSS (FringeGuru.com).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

XAug 3-4 16:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-13,15-27 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

African-ish

Ambrose Uren

NP Artist(s) of Colour

South African comedian, Ambrose Uren, shares his unique story in this stand-up comedy show filled with unexpected twists.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5 Aug 3-27 00:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Agatha Is Missing

Prudence Wright Holmes

K Theatre, Interactive

Agatha Christie is missing, and ace detective Miss Marbles needs your help in solving this fun-filled murder mystery.

Was it the cook, the husband, or the secret admirer?

Everyone's a suspect!

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo)

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Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h) £6.00

Ageing Folks Telling Jokes

Mel Byron / Free Festival

K Stand-Up, Storytelling

We're back! After a sell-out run in 2022, your favourite comedians over 40 return, older but triumphant. Dodgy knees, menopause, ungrateful kids and more. Bring your Tena Pads, you'll need them!

Aug 21-27 12:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

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Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Ahir Shah: Ends

Avalon

TLP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ahir Shah returns for his first full Fringe since 2019's Dots (now available on HBO Max). This one's about family, immigration, marriage, history, politics and beans. SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Times).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 3 13:25(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-27 13:25(1h) £12.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

AI Jesus – Peter Bazely with Special Guest(s)

Peter Bazely / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

After a decade of writing jokes, Bazely is out of ideas. Will artificial intelligence help write him a relatable stand-up comedy show? 'Peter Bazely is the future of British comedy' (Sofie Hagen).

AL! The Weird Tribute (And How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense)

Brad Tassell and Steve Goodie Present RP Tribute, Musical Comedy

Daniel Radcliffe and "Weird Al" Yankovic, together again for the first time at the Fringe (sort of)! American comedian/ musician Steve Goodie brings it all together!

Aug 3-27 17:00(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)

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Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Aidan Greene: I Can't Believe It's Not Stutter!

Lisa Richards

TL Stand-Up

Award-winning Irish comedian Aidan Greene has a stutter. But somehow it turns out that is the least of his problems. Imagine The King's Speech but a lot more craic. SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter)

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XAug 2-4 20:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 20:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aidan Jones: Adult Adoption

Aidan Jones MP

Stand-Up, Storytelling

I never met my biological father. My mum and step-dad raised me from age 2. After my 32nd birthday he adopted me so I could get a UK visa. Wild, hey? I thought so too.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug 3-27 13:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aidan Jones: The Morning After

Aidan Jones N

Stand-Up, Storytelling

I quit drinking in 2019. I thought it would solve all of my problems – I was wrong. Turns out I'm still a dickhead, but now I'm sober, I've only got myself to blame.

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-27 18:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Al Porter: A Work in Progress

Curtis Brown

FN Work in Progress

After making a mess of his life and career, 2016 Edinburgh Best Show nominee Al, moves forward with everything he's learned. Here he reimagines the comic and person he can be today!

Aug 15-27 21:45(1h) £10.00

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Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 11:45(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Alcohol Is Good For You

Laugh Mob N Compilation

Join us for a drink and another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! Same spirited show hosted by Kyle Legacy with all new faces performing stand-up and sharing their best drunken tales. Sold out 2016-2022!

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5 Aug

Alex and Roger Work It Out

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes and Roger O'Sullivan / Free Festival

NP Neurodiversity-led, Artist(s) of Colour

A split hour from Alex Bertulis-Fernandes (So You Think You’re Funny? semi-finalist) and Roger O’Sullivan (BBC New Comedy Awards Regional finalist) with work featured on BBC One, BBC Three and BBC Radio 4. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 21-27 13:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Alex and Sharlin: White Chicks 2

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes and Sharlin Jahan / Free Festival

N Artist(s) of Colour, Neurodiversity-led Leicester Comedy Festival Pick of the Day. Stand-up from Alex Bertulis-Fernandes (So You Think You're Funny? semi-finalist) and Sharlin Jahan (Funny Women finalist). Nothing to do with White Chicks. As seen at Soho Theatre. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 14-27 15:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Alex Farrow: Wisdom of the Crowd

Alex Farrow / Free Festival MP Stand-Up, Solo Show

How can you be yourself when others are watching? A new show from former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow. 'Packs a philosophical punch' SSSSS (The Student Newspaper). 'Perfect' SSSSS (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-27 17:00(55m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Alex Franklin: I Must Reach the Summit, Please God I Must Reach the Summit

Alex Franklin

TMP Alternative Comedy, Musical Comedy

'I shall drag myself through the flames of hell; and from the ashes I shall be born anew.' Appearances: Channel 4, HBO Max, BBC Radio 4.

Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

510 0395

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Alex Hylton: I Won't Let Failure Go To My Head

Jokes on Us

TFLP Stand-Up

Lovable scamp Alex Hylton has done stand-up for a third of his life. It's too late to stop now. Winner of Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival. 'Breathlessly funny!' (ThreeWeeks).

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Porch)

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XAug 3-4 16:50(1h) £5.00 Aug 5-13,15-27 16:50(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)

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Alex Kealy: Fear Itself (Work in Progress)

Alex Kealy

FM Stand-Up, Satire

The 'almost sexily cerebral' (SSSS (Daily Telegraph)) stand-up presents a work-in-progress comedy show about fear (probably), after 2022's 'wonderful new hour' (SSSS (List)). As heard on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)

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Alex Something Is Missing Again!

Alex Kouvatas / PBH's Free Fringe

N Magic, Storytelling

Join Alex the magician, on his hilarious quest for magic and existential meaning, again. You’ll leave his awe-inspiring show feeling entertained, bedazzled and maybe enlightened. 'Kouvatas stands out as a master' (WorldMagicReview.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5

Aug 14 13:25(1h) £8.00

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 15 14:10(1h) £8.00

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 16 15:20(1h) £8.00

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Alex Kitson: Fired Up! Ready to

Go! (WIP)

Alex Kitson

TFM Stand-Up

Alex Kitson is an award-winning West Country comedian. 45 minutes of laughs from the 'Bristol comedy legend' (@ComedyKettle, Twitter). Winner – Bath Comedy Festival

Best Joke 2021.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 19:30(45m) £5.00 (£4.00) Buy

Alex Leam: Awkward Question Time

Alex Leam / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Game Show, Podcast

The hit streaming show and podcast are live for the first time in Edinburgh. Alex Leam takes a panel of comedians and asks them an hour of awkward and stupid questions. What's not to love?

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

Aug

18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Alex Leam: Now 40!

Alex Leam / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Multimedia

How does a former DJ turned stand-up comedian cope with a landmark birthday? Well... music! A stand-up show about hitting the big four-oh, from a man who isn't feeling his age.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Halfway Down)

B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 15:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Alex Martini: Life's a Pitch

Alex Martini

jP Clown, Character Comedy

Life been hard lately? Channel this: You can do anything!!

Vulnerable, wild and ludicrously lucid: a German clown (Gaulier-trained) with possible delusions of grandeur is ready to coach you. Are you coming?

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 13-17 16:20(45m)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Alexander Bennett:

I Can't Stand the Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett

TMP Stand-Up, Satire

A show about hating yourself and, amongst other things, choosing not to. 'Passionate and praiseworthy dark observational comedy' (Skinny). 'Courageous and thought-provoking' (Scotsman). 'Unique and hilarious' (TheReviewsHub.com).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose

2

Alexandra

Haddow: Not My Finest Hour

Alexandra Haddow in association with PBJ Management

TLP Stand-Up

Alexandra's debut hour is about doing things wrong. Relationships, sex, feminism, kids, even dancing. Best Debut Show nominee (Leicester Comedy Festival 2023). Tour support for Frankie Boyle and Eshaan Akbar. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

Alexis Dubus: 3-Star Show

A Due Bus Ltd

TFMP Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Don't miss this explosively average show from a multi award-nominated performer truly at the middle of his game. 'Sometimes excellent... amusing' SSS (Chortle.co.uk). 'Puts the audience almost too much at ease... begins well' SSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)

B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5

Aug 3 18:30(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-13 18:30(1h) £7.50

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Alexis Gay & Friends

Alexis Gay

TFN Stand-Up

Join New York comedian Alexis Gay and her funniest comedian friends for an hour of fresh, fun, fast-paced stand-up comedy. See established comics and breakout stars from across the world. New comics every day!

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 15:15(1h) £5.00

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Alfie

Packham: My Gift to You

Alfie Packham / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Enjoy this gift of a show by Alfie Packham, who’s here to unwrap love, death and less thematic stuff like shoplifting, football and milk. BBC New Comedy Award nominee and BBC Radio 4 writer.

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Aug 3-13 13:30(45m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Go ahead and #FillYerBoots

Comedy Follow us @edfringe

Ali Woods: Working On It

Ali Woods

TL Stand-Up

Following his sell-out 2022 Fringe show, award-winning stand-up and viral sensation Ali Woods returns with loads of new material! 'Woods is the real deal' (Evening Standard).

for Best Show at Leicester Fringe 2023.

(Just

Alice Cockayne:

I Showered Before I Came

Alice Cockayne

TNP Character Comedy

I work in an office. Tippy tap tap tap tap

gahbdtnidnthduthaikrinf. Unhinged. Chaotic. Must see. 'If Angelina Jolie was a bag-lady on the bus' (Chortle.co.uk).

George Square (The Wee Coo)

0131 510 0395

Alice Fraser: Twist

Gag Reflex in association with Long Road Talent

TL Stand-Up, Solo Show

The moment you think you've got a handle on things, life throws you a twist. This is a show about the unexpected and the twists... or is it? Come and see. 'Breathtakingly funny' SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com).

Bristo Square (Jersey)

Alice-India: And in a Way, Aren’t We All?

Alice-India

LP Stand-Up

Alice-India – 2Northdown New Comedian of the Year finalist, Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian finalist – is just like a regular person, right? Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee

Alison Spittle: Soup

Strip Light Productions

TFMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Soup: Comedian du jour, Alison Spittle, is simmering with jokes and probably rage. Full sell-out Edinburgh run 2022. Voted one of British Comedy Guide's best-reviewed shows of the Fringe. 'An hour of near faultless material' SSSS (Skinny).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)

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XAug 2-3 13:25(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 13:25(1h) £12.00

Aug 6-8,10,13,17,20,24,27 13:25(1h) £10.00 Aug 9,15-16,21-23 13:25(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

All About Philosophy in 100 Jokes

Oleg Denisov / East-West Comedy / Free Festival

PN Stand-Up, Solo Show

Oleg Denisov, a critically acclaimed touring comedian and philosopher by training, sets out to answer mankind’s biggest questions with jokes. SSSS (Student). SSSS (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). SSSS (MumbleComedy.net).

'Razor-sharp insight, rapid-fire laughs' (Manchester Evening News).

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Aug 3-27 16:00(1h)

Pay

Aug 3-27 22:30(45m)

The All Irish After Party

John Spillane

N Stand-Up, Improv Irish madman John Spillane is back with the return of his 100% improvised stand-up show. As seen on Comedy Central, Ladbible, RTÉ and WWE. Socials: @johnny_spills.

Ranked #1 comedian on IrelandBeforeYouDie.com

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

All Killa No Filla

AEG Presents in association with PBJ Management

LP Podcast

Comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean return to the Fringe to host their smash-hit true-crime podcast, live. Join legions of other legends as they overdress, overshare, overswear and if they remember, talk about true crime.

Amelia Bayler: I Work in Customer Service but I’m Actually a Pop Star

Amelia Bayler

TFN Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

Amelia (Scottish Comedy Awards' Best Newcomer) takes an epic trip through her musical styles over the years to reconnect with her family and her unhinged, joyous voice.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 3-12 19:00(1h) £5.00

American Boy

Tufan Nadjafi / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up

American Boy is a stand-up comedy show about immigrant guilt, gentrified Middle Eastern cuisine and Barbie. The show hilariously presents an Iranian immigrant's perspective on American upbringing and offers insight into the immigrant experience and blowjobs.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

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Aug 24 23:00(1h30m) £16.50 (£15.50)

Alphabet Soup – Serving Hot LGBTQIA+ Comedy Brunch

Alphabet Soup created by 7G and Alyssa Poteet

FLP Variety, LGBTQ+

Tasty Queer Comedy Brunch hosted by world's first hermaphrodite comic 7G and hilarious bisexual baddie, Alyssa Poteet. Daily, 1pm at Le Monde Hotel. Serving LGBTQIA+ stand-up comics, drag performers and VIP guests.

Le Monde (Shanghai)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

Aug 4-28 13:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£10.00)

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

TN Compilation, Alternative Comedy

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, bountiful plenitude of guests.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 6-9,13-16,20-23,27 23:55(3h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Alyn Ashby Presents – TV Stardom for Beginners

Alyn Ashby

TFKP Interactive, Family-Friendly

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a TV star? Me too! Together we will experience training, auditions, rehearsals and performance – all in 45 chaotic minutes!

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

XAug 4-5 15:15(45m) £5.00 (£16.00 F) Aug 6-12 15:15(45m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£24.00 F)

Amazing Prize Comedy Bingo

Jes Moon

TFj Game Show, Family-Friendly

It's bingo with loads and loads of prizes. Take your seats, get your dabber ready and let the winning begin. Jes is your game show host. He has crazy bingo variations like you've never seen before.

9 Queen Street (Great Hall)

B 0131 339 5374 V 74 G C3 2

Aug 6,9-11,13-18,20 18:45(1h) £6.50 (£5.50) (£22.00 F)

Aug 7-8 18:45(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) (£16.00 F)

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American Cheese

Shafer Ward, Mark Henely and Friends!

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

American Cheese is an afternoon showcase of the American stand-up talent the Fringe has to offer. With different line-ups of the festival's favourite comics every day, no two shows will be alike.

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

AMJ: Adder AMJ

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

After a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year with his show Entertainer, comedian AMJ is back with his new show, Adder. A show about growing up but not wanting to. He always brings energy and laughs.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Amos Gill: The Pursuit of Happy(ish)

More Talent / Get Comedy / UTA

TMP Stand-Up, International

The Edinburgh debut from award-winning Australian, celebrated USA club headliner, Jim Jefferies tour support and rising international star. 'Rude, crude observations and rapid-fire jokes' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide).

'F*cking hilarious' SSSSS (WeekendNotes.com).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

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Amrita

Dhaliwal:

A Lady that Fikas

Amrita Kaur Dhaliwal

UP Alternative Comedy, Artist(s) of Colour

Want to Fika? Surrender to idiocy in a soiree of frivolity. Join the party with international award-winning idiot, Amrita Kaur Dhaliwal. 'Hilarious clowning' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'Über-absurdist, fanciful' (ArtsBeatLA.com). Best Comedy Winner, Melbourne Fringe 2019.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 18-27 17:40(50m)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Amusements by Ikechukwu Ufomadu

Stamptown Proudly Presents

TMP Absurdist, Stand-Up

Winner: Drama Desk Award (2018). The Emmy-nominated actor and 'gentleman-scholar of alt-comedy' (Vulture, New York Magazine) makes his Edinburgh debut with a waggishly absurd exploration of such vital topics as 'The Alphabet' and 'Counting'. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

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Amy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders

Amy Matthews

TFMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Amy spins a sparkling web of comedy magic between the two states she finds herself caught between – stability and restlessness. 'Drily funny and giddily quirky' (Scotsman).

Tron) (The Tron)

Amy Webber: No Previous Experience

Amy Webber

TFK Musical Comedy, Theatre

Amy is an award-winning comedian as heard on BBC Radio 4. Armed with her mini keyboard and an opera degree that's never been useful, she's on the hunt for a new job.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 14:40(45m) £5.00 (£3.00) Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:40(45m) £7.00 (£5.00)

Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 14:40(45m) £6.00 (£4.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Anarchy Cabaret Presents: West End New Act of the Year Showcase 2023

Steve McLean / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Alternative Comedy

Featuring winners of comedy's premier new-act competition. A late-night comedy show that plays host the hottest new talent on the circuit. MC'd by Steve McLean.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-27 23:35(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

And Now...

Thrown Together Theatre

FL Sketch Show

Like a channel-flicking, ricochet fever dream, And Now... tumbles from the collective mind of Southampton's Thrown Together Theatre. With songs, skits and unparalleled nonsense this Fringe debut will leave you flabbergasted, dumbfounded and ever so slightly befuddled.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 15-27 12:50(1h) £10.00 (£7.50)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Andrew Frank: Ecstatic Blasphemy

Andrew Frank

TFNP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

Seattle comedian Andrew Frank delivers a hilarious set about growing up as a pastor's kid, finding queer joy beyond fundamentalist Christianity, and performing subversive stand-up throughout the Bible Belt.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-27 19:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Andrew O'Neill – Geburah

Andrew O'Neill

TFLP Alternative Comedy, Political Nonbinary whirlwind returns to the Fringe. Them off of Good Omens 2, Damned Andrew, Buzzocks, that sort of thing. SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Telegraph). SSSSS (Scotsgay). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

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Andrew Silverwood: I Really, Really, Really Want a Zig-A-Zig Ah.. and a Nap Andrew Silverwood N Stand-Up, Storytelling

'A must see' SSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'A stone-cold legend' SSSSS (FourthWallMedia.wordpress.com). How an eight-week working holiday for this Brit turned into three years in Australia.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

Andy Bucks and Low Effort Sketches: Combined Effort Low Effort Comedy

TFMP Sketch Show

Andy Bucks and Low Effort Sketches present a split hour of award-winning stand-up and sketch comedy! Silly and nerdy humour. Winners of Sketch Off 2022. 'Unfollowable. Hilarious' (Chortle.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-9 12:00(1h) £5.00

Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic Off The Kerb Productions

LP Stand-Up, Political

After 17 full-run Edinburgh shows, Andy hasn't done one for 17 years. He thought it was time to return. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week. 'Surprisingly ripped' (Rob Beckett).

Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 14 19:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 15-17,22-24 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

André

de Freitas:

What

If Show And Tell in association with PBJ Management

TLP Stand-Up

From living in a car, becoming a male escort, to being Portugal's biggest young comedy star: the story of how I ended up here on this page. 'So funny, he's a star' (Alan Carr).

Andy Roach – Laughing at Conspiracy Theories

Laugh Hard Comedy

TFM Musical Comedy

Laughing at conspiracy theories... That's it. Flat Earthers. Aliens. Instagram stalkers. The Titanic. Paul McCartney. YouTube wormholes. God. What's real? It will all be in there one way or another.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 20:10(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

XAug 3 22:20(45m) £7.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 22:20(45m) £8.00 (£7.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Anesti Danelis: This Show Will Change Your Life

RBM Comedy

TL Stand-Up, Music

Award-winning musical comedian and viral internet-hitmaker Anesti Danelis returns with a comedy concert that will change your life better than any self-help book can. SSSS (TheWeeReview.com). SSSS (Deadline.com).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 15:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 15:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Ange Lavoipierre: Your Mother

Chucks Rocks and Shells

RBM Comedy

TL Absurdist

A comedy-horror about The Exorcist and screen-lit insomnia, where it’s always 2am, Award-winning comedian Ange Lavoipierre will try everything to escape the hell of consciousness. Will it be fine? No, stop asking.

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 16:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy

K Stand-Up

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a whole new showcase of acts to Edinburgh – after seven sell-out years! Award-winning new comedians and the best new acts in town, every day.

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Angus Coutts – Short King

Angus Coutts / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Solo Show, Stand-Up

There’s a new king in town and his name is Angus Coutts! Fast-paced, energetic stand-up from one of the rising stars of the Scottish comedy scene. 'Infectious energy with proper jokes' (Chortle.co.uk)

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)

B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

Ania Magliano: I Can'tBelieve You've Done This Country Mile Productions in association with Avalon Management

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

This is a show about courage. About strength. About persevering in the most dire of circumstances. This is a show about a bad haircut. 'Will have you crying with laughter' SSSS (Guardian).

Pleasance Courtyard (Baby

Anita

Gilded

Wigl'it: Funny Gurl

Kids

M Drag

Get to know the star of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under in this kooky, hilarious and tell-all, one-woman show. Funny Gurl will give you belly laughs, make you cry and definitely make you Wigl'it!!

Gilded

Aug 3-27 15:00(50m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50

Angel Hodgson: Albatross

Angel Hodgson

TFMP

Experimental, Absurdist

An intimate and offbeat clown show that examines self-reflection, trauma, and resolution. Lonely gay bird Angel condenses their anxieties into the third person (well, third bird) following a therapist's advice. Fine family fun. No kids.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt

Annabel Bashford: Clink Clank Clonkerty Clonk

Annabel Bashford

LP Character Comedy, Alternative Comedy

Crime and punishment with jelly beans. Bashford is a dark, edgy and supremely innocent clown who finds comedy in the most unexpected places. Expect daft wigs and liberation. SSSS (Time Out).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 3-12 17:20(1h) £5.00

(Magical SpiegelYurt)

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Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Angela Bra: MicroRAVE

Angela Bra

NP Drag, Musical Comedy

Her daughter’s left for uni and Angela Bra is home alone. Time for a house party! Join Angela for a drag-powered musical comedy as she prepares for the ultimate kitchen disco. What could possibly go wrong...

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 19:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Angles of the North

Phil Henderson and Natalie Durkin /

PBH's Free Fringe

NP Musical Comedy

A split-bill comedy show. Phil Henderson combines mild shock value and wordplay, gently dark comedy making you laugh and think. Natalie Durkin is bubbly, anecdote driven with occasional musical outbursts and an unashamed love for gravy.

Aug 13-17 19:00(1h) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Annabel Marlow... is this okay??

Stamptown Proudly Presents

TMP Musical Comedy, Character

Comedy

Fertile mind, gentle spirit. Fresh from SIX the Musical, join Annabel's debut hour on the Fringe.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:30(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24 20:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Annie and Angela's Disco Divorce Party

Annie and Angela

N Drag, Musical Comedy

Forty, single and ready to mingle; join lifelong friends Annie Sup and Angela Bra for a drag-powered musical comedy celebrating friendship and new beginnings on a bar crawl full of memorable O-M-Gosh moments!

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider (Southsider)

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Aug 5-15,17-19,21-27 16:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 22:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Anthony Schuman: Failures in Fatherhood

Anthony Schuman

TFLP Storytelling, Solo Show

Mistakes are bound to happen. Come laugh and live through some of my parenting fails as I work at being a good dad. A continuation of Anthony's 2022 Fringe show and his ongoing fatherhood.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-12,15-19,22-26 19:30(1h) £6.00 (£3.00)

The Anti Self-Help Show

Alice Frick / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Solo Show

Good things will happen. Maybe not to you, but they will happen! Award-winning Austrian comedian, Alice Frick, has tried out every piece of self-help advice available and is now the (Anti) Self-Help expert!

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 20:15(55m) £2.50

Buy

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Anuvab Pal: The Department of Britishness

Mick Perrin Worldwide

LP Stand-Up

The British Government want to sell the idea of Britishness to India and hired a comedian for the job, there's trouble ahead. 'India's most intelligent comedian.' (New York Times)

As seen on Amazon Prime.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody

Any Suggestions Improv

Tj Improv, Family-Friendly

The improvised parody returns! Go on an adventure through time and space with a live radiophonic workshop.

Nominated for Best Improv Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. SSSSS (One4Review.co.uk). Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

Arguments! The Comedy Debate Show

Donal Vaughan Comedy

KP Family-Friendly, Game Show

Join master debater Donal Vaughan pitting two comedians against each other (and the audience) to resolve multiple great arguments. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Pineapple on pizza? Cats or Dogs? Every show is different.

Aug 13-16 21:40(40m)

Arkem Mark Walton: Fractal Bumhole!

Arkem Mark Walton

MP Cabaret, Clown

Journey into the metaf-arse with a plethora of maximalist characters. Arkem takes you through the hole story from the big bang via the origins of man in a comedic romp from the micro to macro.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Around the World in 80 Puns

Iain MacDonald / Free Festival

KP Stand-Up

Glaswegian Iain MacDonald takes you on a pun-venture around the world in this hilarious show where he has a joke for every country. You tell him the country – he'll tell you the joke!

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-4,7,10-11,14,17-18,21-27 11:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Arthur's Seat Comedy Extravaganza

Barry Fern

j Stand-up, Spoken Word

This is a show on top of Arthur’s seat at 2pm. Only a 35-minute walk from the Royal Mile (100% ventilated venue). 'These joyful life-affirming gigs somehow work wonders for the soul' SSSSS (Scotsman).

On Top of Arthur's Seat (Arthurs Seat (Top of))

B 07704 863 286 V 354 G E6

Aug 19 14:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Artificial Intelligence Improvisation Improbotics

TK Improv, Science and Technology

Award-winning Improbotics presents a 'groundbreaking' (FringeReview.co.uk), 'most innovative' (Paris Fringe) science comedy show. Human actors join bots on stage. Improvisers controlled by AI chatbots try to pass the Turing Test. Let's welcome our comedy robot overlords!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

XAug 2-4 18:00(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Arzoo Malhotra: First Degeneration

Arzoo Malhotra

TFM Stand-Up, Multimedia

Aug 21-27 13:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Ari Eldjárn: Saga Class

Mick Perrin Worldwide

L Stand-Up, International

Following his Netflix special, Iceland’s biggest comedian returns to Edinburgh. Explosive new show containing Nordic observations on drumbeats, sleep, parenthood and much more. As seen on Pardon My Icelandic (Netflix) and Mock the Week (BBC Two).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 21-27 15:35(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

In her second hour, Arzoo returns with more jokes and lots more to say. In this unique/irreverent show, this not-so-model minority shares her experiences as an immigrant and cartographer, bringing her world to you.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-4,7-11,16-18,21-25 12:00(1h) £7.50 (£5.00)

Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.50)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Ashley Barnhill: Texas Titanium (Show 'Bout Gettin' a New Skull)

Ashley Barnhill

FNP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Chappelle's opener. Texan Ashley Barnhill was hit by a car, in a coma and got a new titanium skull. Come-on this journey, but don't get hit by a car, y'all!

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 15-27 12:35(1h) £4.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

21:00(1h) £4.00

Ashley Barnhill: Skullduggery

Ashley Barnhill

FNP Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Warning: Chappelle's opener Ashley Barnhill takes you to the dark side with Skullduggery Scamps! 'She is the most diabolical b*tch I've ever seen' (Dave Chappelle).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal

Impatient Productions / Vivienne Clore

TKP Stand-Up, Family-Friendly

New stand-up show about raising children with special needs, from the star of BBC Radio 4's 6.5 Children. Countless therapists. Public humiliations. Failed playdates. Horrific hygiene. Dinosaur fixating. Surreal monologues. Occasional violence. SSSS (Daily Mail).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 17:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 17:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Ashley Haden: Genocidal Liberal

Ashley Haden / Free Festival

NP Political, Satire

Can we get better or should we just be wiped out? Darker, more honest, and still wearing a hat. Ashley is bringing his brand of caustic satire to watch over the world as it burns.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 21:15(1h) (Free

The Asian Comedy Showcase!

Bowtie Productions

LP Compilation, Stand-Up

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! Hosted by Sam See (Singapore), (SSSSS (OnTheMic, podcast)).

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

An Asian Queer Story: Coming Out to Dead People

Ricky Sim Comedy LLC

TFMP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

US comedian Ricky Sim (NY Comedy Festival) had to decide whether to come out to his Chinese-Malaysian mother after her cancer diagnosis, but found the hilarious meanings of acceptance and grief.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 13:55(1h) £8.00 (£5.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Atomic Comic Meltdown

Just the Tonic

N Compilation, Stand-Up

Just the Tonic bring the best line ups to our biggest venue for a late-night weekend brilliant mixed-bill show for only a tenner. 'Consistently boasting the most interesting line ups in the country' (Times).

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 22:15(1h30m) £10.00

Attack of the 36 Triple-G Woman

Natalie Perlin

TFNP Dark Comedy, Absurdist

Called a 'dark, hilarious, Jewish Dolly Parton', America's salacious sweetheart Natalie Perlin seeks revenge on every man who wronged her. From summer-camp crushes to Hitler. No man is safe! Kinky, provocative, brilliantly unhinged!

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-19 23:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 22:40(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)

Aude Lener

Aude Lener

– On Edge

TFjP Solo Show

For her first Fringe the French humourist Aude Lener tells her story in this intimate and hilarious tale and takes us into her world of unfiltered humour.

theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38

E5 2

Aug 4-12 21:40(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£24.00 F)

An Aussie, African and Englishman Walk

Into

Laugh Mob

a Bar...

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

A revolving door of different African, Australian and British comedians every show! Come support your home country's roots while learning about other cultures in the funniest way possible. Sold out 2022!

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 21:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aussies Abroad

Kyle Dolan, Anno Gomes and Jon Walpole / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Character Comedy

Come and see three rising stars of Australian comedy as Kyle Dolan, Anno Gomes and Jon Walpole perform a split hour of comedy! Aussies Abroad showcases three diverse comedic styles that will be sure to bring the funnies.

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)

B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3

Aug 3-13,15-20,22-27 15:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Show And Tell

TK Improv

The smash-hit West End comedy celebrates its 10th year at the Fringe! The all-star cast improvise a hilarious Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. 'Hilariously bold, wickedly funny' SSSSS (Times).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

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Aug 5-7,11-13 13:30(1h) £17.00 (£16.00) Aug 9-10 13:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Australia: A Whinging Pom's Guide

Dan Willis / PBH's Free Fringe

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

The funny side of Australia. Dan moved to Australia 11 years ago. He's got a bag of jokes, experiences and hangovers to share. 'Unpretentious belly-laughs-a-minute' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). '60 minutes of non-stop laughter' SSSSS (Plains Producer).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 96 G D4

Aug 5-8,10-15,17-22,24-27 13:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Avital Ash Workshops

Her Suicide Note

Avital Ash

TMP Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Since her mother leapt from a building when Avital was a baby, she's been 50/50 on being alive. But who wants to turn into their mother? Irreverent American stand-up from an ex-Hasidic queer Jew.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5

XAug 1-3 22:05(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 22:05(1h) £9.00 (£7.00 SDO)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Awake and Narcoleptic with

Sarah Albritton

Sarah Albritton / FutureHome

Productions

TFLP Solo Show, Disabled-led

Wake up! World Premiere show about the misconceptions, misdiagnosis, and misadventures of narcoleptic comedian, Sarah Albritton, called 'vulnerable and honest' by the Chicago Tribune. You don’t wanna sleep on this!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 4,7-10 14:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 5-6,11-12 14:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered + Scummy

Gilded Balloon and Klub Kids

L Drag, Character Comedy

Social-media sensation Bailey takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the scummiest parts of humanity, leaving you in stitches with their side-splitting character comedy. 'Raw, real and really f*cking funny' (Sam Smith).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Baked Shakespeare: As You Like It

Baked Shakespeare

N Interactive, Classical

Baked Shakespeare is performing Shakespearean comedy

As You Like It like you have never seen before... which performers will get baked?

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-24 21:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F) Aug 25-26 21:40(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00

Bald Man Sings Rihanna

Gary Sansome / PBH's Free Fringe N

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug

Baby Wants Candy Baby Wants Candy

TL Musical Comedy, Improv

Total Fringe sell-out 2015-2019. You shout the title, we make the musical. One of the world's most popular comedy ensembles returns. Buy now, will sell-out! 'Entertainment phenomenon... one word for them: Go!' SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (Time Out). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

XAug 2-3 21:05(1h) £12.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:05(1h) £17.00 (£16.00) Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 21:05(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Bad in Bed: Arthritis to Insomnia

Ian TC

TFNP Stand-Up

Ian TC brings you his new comedy show, exploring your world view when you don’t sleep well. 'Like a young Billy Connolly on speed' (The Stand Comedy Club). 'F*cking great' (Tom Stade). Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-13,15-27 13:30(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Bad Play

Big Tobacco

TFL Theatre, Alternative Comedy

What happens when four sketch comedians attempt to write the next great American Drama? You get Bad Play, an outrageous new comedy combining classic theatre with contemporary sketch for an off-the-walls good time. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4-5 19:05(55m) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 6-12,14-26 19:05(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Baga Chipz: Material Girl

Gilded Balloon and Klub Kidz

L Drag

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK and RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World finalist brings an hour of laugh-out-loud comedy and camp cabaret to the Fringe to make you feel MUCH BETTA!

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Scottish baldy Gary is fresh from performing at fringes across the world. 'Recommended for anyone who wants to laugh' (PelicanMagazine.com.au). 'An hour of pure entertainment and hilarity' SSSSS (BunburyMagazine.weebly.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Brewdog Doghouse (Upstairs Bar) B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2

BATSU!

BATSU! Moon in association with Underbelly

TNP Alternative Comedy, Immersive It’s the Japanese word for punishment. It’s also the one-of-a-kind underground hit where comedy warriors test their wits to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, giant chickens, and other jaw-dropping hilarious penalties. Who will win and who will receive BATSU!? Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

BattleActs!

BattleActs!

N

Improv, Alternative Comedy

BattleActs! is an award-winning, five-star, late-night improvised comedy show featuring some of your favourite TV faces as seen on Taskmaster, Mock the Week, The Mash Report and Stand Up Central.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Becky Fury: Identity

Becky Fury

MP Alternative Comedy, LGBTQ+ EdFest award winner presents a left-wing love letter to being queer-ish, mixed race-ish and British-ish. 'Finest sticks of comedy dynamite to be found for love or a suggested donation' (ScotsGay).

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 4-9 20:30(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

BeComedy UK Presents: No Limits

BeComedy UK / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up

Dark jokes only! An irreverent comedy show where comedians push boundaries, slice and dice edgy topics and are not afraid of taking a risk. If you get easily offended, do not come to this!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-20 23:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Becoming Virgin RobertInstonIs

NP Solo Show, LGBTQ+

Heavily influenced by his alter ego, Quentin Crisp, seasoned raconteur Inston charts family, career, education and domestic nightmares – aspects of how their lives converged and parted. As Quentin said: 'I'm not a dropout: I was never in'.

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Aug 4-27 18:15(45m)

Ben

Hodge:

It's a Boy? (WIP)

Ben Hodge / Free Festival

N LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity-led

It's a Boy? is the debut show from the wildly creative comic mind of Ben Hodge, a trans boy exploring trans joy.

Aug 3-27 17:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Bee Babylon: Cancer Culture

Bee Babylon / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Fresh from punching the big C in the face, though now barren and slightly menopausal, Icelandic comedian Bee brings her first hour solo. 'Bylgja Babýlons was assured, ambitious and distinctive' (Scotsman).

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)

Beehavioural Problems: Something Something Autism

Stephen Catling

TNP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist

Autistic alternative comedian brings you a show about bee-ing yourself in the workplace and other silly sketches.

Let's get ready to bumble! Luke Rollason Memorial Bursary shortlist and Stand-up for Cider Finalist 2023 theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Ben Ashurst: Three Cheese Straws for a Pound

Ben Ashurst

NP Stand-Up

Ben Ashurst is struggling. He should be growing up, but it's hard when the world doesn't make sense. He's going back to a simpler time, when three cheese straws were a pound. Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Porch)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4

Aug 15-27 20:50(45m) £5.00

Ben Fallaci: Shower Chair

Ben Fallaci

MP Dark Comedy, Work in Progress

Los Angeles-based comedian Ben Fallaci strips down and gets vulnerable in Shower Chair. A Cape Cod native, Fallaci tells a story about island life and the deal made with the devil to escape it.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13 23:40(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly

Weak Knees Ltd

TK Game Show, Interactive Monopoly is a terrible game. It ruins friendships and destroys families. Let's make a game that will ruin more friendships and destroy even more families. Love or hate Monopoly, this show is for you. SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2 X

Benji Waterstones: You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here

Benji Waterstones

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

A fly-on-the-padded-wall account of the mental health world by NHS psychiatrist and award-winning comedian Benji Waterstones. 'Perfect and hilarious' (BuzzFeed.com). Directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Jordan Brookes.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11,13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,22-24,28 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Bennett Arron: Loser

Bennett Arron / PBH's Free Fringe

MP Stand-Up

He's BAFTA shortlisted and star of the Radio 4 sitcom Alone, but life still laughs at him. Queue early to enjoy disappointment. 'Genuinely original' (Times), ‘a Welsh Seinfeld' (Guardian).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

Aug 5-27 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Bertie Hodd: Dad Jokes

Bertie Hodd

TFMP Drag, Character Comedy

Chuck the sudoku and gender binary aside and join Dad on a chaotic and ridiculous exploration of the rituals of life and how queer people navigate, reinvent and destroy them. BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Aug 3-7 20:20(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Best Comedy Show Edinburgh Fringe

Ben Clover MP Stand-Up

Woah...! Sheeeeeiiit! Here come dat Ben Clover! Veteran stand-up and award-winner Ben Clover presents his most eighth Edinburgh solo show yet. He got the zizzle-zazzles for ya! 'A delight' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Comedy gold' (Bruce Dessau).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-15 16:00(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 3-27 20:15(1h)

Best in Class

Best in Class / Free Festival

N Compilation, Stand-Up

Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize winners 2022. Working-class comedians sponsored by waste grounds, knock-off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, failed MOTs, failed GCSEs, bus stops, pay-day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment.

Impatient Productions proudly presents

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Best of Adelaide's Fringe Comedy

Last Dodo Entertainment

N Compilation

Constantly rotating line-up of the best comics at this year's festival. Handpicked from a crop of Aussie and international funny people who have treaded the Adelaide Fringe boards. A guaranteed night of laughter.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 16-27 19:45(50m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy: Late Show Art of Comedy

NP Stand-Up

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. 'A comedy smorgasbord' SSSS (GreatScott.media).

Aug 3-27 00:00(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Joss Jones for EdCom Productions

L Stand-Up, Compilation

Lunchtime comedy Showcase Show with line-ups hand-picked from across the Fringe, held in the lively Pleasance Courtyard Cabaret Bar. Great value, great venue and great fun. 'A brilliant way to discover new talent' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

Best of Irish Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Compilation

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 best mixed line-ups of Irish comedy talent.

Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 289 G E4

Aug 3-27 19:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The Best of Irish Comedy The Stand Comedy Club

TMP Stand-Up, Compilation

A Fringe institution since 1999... Ireland’s finest under one roof! Excellent value Celtic showcase returns for 2023 featuring four top comics for the price of one. ‘Wonderful line-up truly justifies show’s title’ (Edinburgh Evening News).

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)

B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

Aug 4-27 18:25(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Ashley Blaker

Shelf Sian Davies

Julia Masli Milo Edwards Olaf Falafel

Viggo Venn William Stone

The Company Gary Delaney

Mary O’Connell Matt Hutchinson

Pete Heat Shaparak Khorsandi

Aug 3-27 23:15(1h)

Best of Northern Irish

Ingenious Fools and William Thompson

LP Stand-Up

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 touch of Billy Connolly' (Chortle.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Stand Comedy Club

TNP Stand-Up, Compilation

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. At least four acts on every bill with seasoned headliners joining. Different line-up nightly!

Big Cuck, Little Cuck

Big Cuck, Little Cuck

FM Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

A high-functioning lunatic explores nihilistic absurdity before a middle-aged man presents a nervous breakdown in real time. Split-hour show.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 16-18 14:20(1h) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 19-20 14:20(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) Buy

#BigDerryEnergy with

Peter E Davidson

Peter E Davidson / Free Festival

M Storytelling, Alternative Comedy

Derry comic Peter E Davidson returns to the Fringe and takes a look at where he’s from, where he’s going and how much rosé wine he’ll drink before he’s asked to get off the bus. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 4-27 20:20(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Best of So You Think You're Funny?

Gilded Balloon

M Stand-Up

A line-up show featuring the top three acts from the 2022 edition of the UK's biggest new comedy competition. See the best up-and-coming comedians before they make it big!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 2-4,9-12,16-23,25-28 22:15(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Best of the Fest Assembly Festival

M Variety, Stand-Up

The perfect end to your evening of entertainment with the biggest and best comedy names in town! Head to AssemblyFestival.com to see line-ups for this festival favourite.

Assembly Hall (Main Hall)

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-26 22:55(1h15m) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 10,17 22:55(1h15m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Best of the Fest: The New Class Assembly Festival

M Stand-Up, Variety

The best place in town to catch rising comedy stars and your Fringe favourites. A different show every night! Head to AssemblyFestival.com to see line-ups.

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

Monkey Barrel Comedy

M Stand-Up, Compilation

Scotland's Best Comedy Venue (Chortle.co.uk) welcomes back its Fringe showcase for 2023! New line-up every night with the best acts from the Monkey Barrel line-up and elsewhere across the Fringe. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)

Aug

Aug

Big Smoke Comedy

Big Smoke Comedy

N Alternative Comedy

Big Smoke Comedy is stand-up comedy with a fully improvised finale! Come meet the characters, watch them play and help shape the acts with your warmth and laughter!

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Aug 15-27 12:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Big Value Comedy Show

Just the Tonic

TFM Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Longest running mixed-bill, star-finding show on the Fringe. Now, in its 27th year. Previous finds include Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican. This years it's Ricky Balshaw, Matt Bragg, Jon Pearson and act TBC.

Aug

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17

Better Paul Paul

Paul McDaniel

TFN Stand-Up

2

The Northern Irish comic is back with a brand-new show. Come along! As seen on Breaking the News and Scot Squad. Tour support for Susie McCabe. 'An inexplicable delight' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Paul McDaniel is f*cking brilliant' (Janey Godley).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-14,16-28 12:15(55m) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Old Foundry Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

XAug 3 21:00(1h20m) £5.00 Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 21:00(1h20m) £10.00

Aug 6-10,13,15-17,20-24,27 21:00(1h20m) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Big Zeus Energy

Big Zeus Energy

TFMP Clown

Masculinity is in crisis. The men's circle is calling and we're heading deep into the forest to find our Big Zeus Energy. Clown and physical comedy. Best Debut Show nominee, Leicester Comedy Festival, 2023.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 23:15(50m) £5.00 (£3.00) Aug 4-13 23:15(50m) £7.00 (£5.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Bilal Zafar: Imposter

Bilal Zafar

TKP

Bilal Zafar is back with a show about how his housemate tried to get him arrested five times. He has appeared on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Radio 4, etc. Has great reviews but no space left.

Bishops

Off Script Productions

TL Sketch Show, Absurdist

Chris and Noah aren't real Bishops, but what they lack in divinity they make up for with 'sensational sketches' (The Mancunian) and 'cracking pace' (Chortle.co.uk) which will leave you praying for more. Leicester Square Sketch-Off semi-finalists.

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

XAug 2-4 15:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 15:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Bill O'Neill: The Amazing Banana Brothers

Soho Theatre

TNP Clown, Absurdist

Edinburgh debut following two daredevil brothers attempting the impossible – slipping on 1,000 banana peels. A surreal exploration of loss, failure, masculinity, and death-defying pratfalls. Directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning Natalie Palamides (Nate, Laid). Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 22:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 22:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Billy

Kirkwood:

Billy Kirkwood

Buzzin (WIP)

TFMP Improv, Stand-Up

A new show of high-energy stand-up from one of the warmest, wildest, nicest guys in comedy today. Busting with positivity, Billy unleashes a funny, frantic, sometimes filthy show, with plenty of mayhem and unapologetic fun. (WIP)

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3 Aug 4-14,16-20,22-27 14:45(50m) £6.00

Billy Kirkwood: Show Me Your Tattoo

Billy Kirkwood / The Stand Comedy Club

TFM Improv, Stand-Up

The world’s only stand-up/improv/chat tattoo comedy show takes you down the fun, hilarious and sometimes filthy highway of human graffiti. Packed with energy, jokes and stories. Anything can happen and usually does.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

The Bite (A Mouthful of Fringe Madness)

Stags and Ettrick-Hogg M Compilation, Stand-Up

A varied slice of the Fringe in one crazy, bite-sized chunk! From stand-up to improv and more, with a changing daily line-up, you'll be talking about this show for years to come.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

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

Stags and Ettrick-Hogg

N Compilation, LGBTQ+

A chaotic slice of the Fringe in one wild, bite-sized chunk! From stand-up, improv, drag and more, with a changing nightly line-up, you'll be talking about this show for years to come.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Blackout

Kat Nip

FNP Stand-Up

It's The Hangover meets a boozy whodunit. Help Kat piece together the details of wild night out in Berlin and solve the mystery of who's apartment she wakes up in...

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 15-20 23:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

17:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Bipolar Badass

Mari Crawford

NP Dark Comedy, Disabled-led

Bipolar Badass is a one-woman show by Mari (like calamari) Crawford about the humour behind struggling with the illness. In between car crashes and apathetic psychiatrists lies an absurd perspective of this thing called life.

Paradise in the Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E5

Aug 5-12, 21-27 21:50(30m) (Free Ticketed)

Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show

The Biscuit Barrel

TL Sketch Show, Alternative Comedy

'An excellent comedy show' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

69 sketches in an hour – the Fringe's quintessential quickfire sketch show returns! However, a rogue bandit's broken into the production, stealing sound effects, characters, and even dialogue.

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Blimp

Avani Films

TLP Stand-Up, Theatre

A filmmaker's view of the world as she attempts to survive between the words action and cut. Join Anu for this comic tale of a full-time mom with part-time attempts at sanity, sewing and show business.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 19:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-19 19:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17 19:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Blind Mirth Presents: Your Mum (And Other Playground Insults)

Blind Mirth

FMP Improv, Interactive

The University of St Andrews' funniest improvised comedy troupe is taking you back to school! Join your class clowns 10 years on for unadulterated chaos and comedy, completely different every night.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 15:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 15:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 19:50(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 3-15,17-27 13:00(1h)

H E L E N P R I O R H E L E N P R I O R

Board Game Smackdown

James Cook / Free Festival

K Game Show, Improv

The cult hit is back! The funniest Fringe performers play board/card/party games live on stage. Hosted by award-winning comedian and UK board game champion, James Cook. See website for listings, video clips and more. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Bob

Doolally – Still Alive

Bob Doolally / The Stand Comedy Club

FN Stand-Up, Theatre

Legendary ex-footballer and non-recovering alcoholic returns with more ugly musings on the beautiful game. 'Uses football as a metaphor to examine the British psyche' (Guardian). 'Foul-mouthed and politically incorrect' (Scotsman).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

A Bookish Comedy Show

George Dimarelos

SSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au). The book-themed comedy compilation show returns! A show for people who have wanted to say 'the book was better' but don’t want to be the kind of person that says 'the book was better'.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Born in a Wheelchair

James Gardner

FMP Disabled-led

James grew up as a carer for his disabled brother Alexander. From DJing to foiling robberies together, this is a hilarious and heartwarming account of love, laughter and ludicrous experiences with disability.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

AUGUST 15th to 20th 19.00pm (1hr)

DRAGONFLY BAR (Edinburgh's oldest cocktail bar) 52 WEST PORT, EDINBURGH EH1 2LD

AUGUST 21st to 28th 12.00pm Midday (1hr)

Frankenstein Bier Keller 26 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EN

Aug

13:30(1h) £7.00

Braingystics: Sieze the Mind

Peyton Brown and Jared Jeffries / Free Festival

NP Alternative Comedy, Satire

You only use 10% of your brain! Who is using the other 90%?! Regain your brain from these Mind Thieves, and lease it back... for profit! Braingystics: The new science of Knowing without Thinking™.

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)

B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 18:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Breaking Up with Jesus

Joseph Richards

TFNP Solo Show, Storytelling

Getting out of a toxic relationship is hard, especially when you're dating Jesus Christ. Join Joseph Richards as they break up with Jesus nightly in this one-person show dealing with family, sexuality, religion and loss.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12,14-19 21:45(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Brian Gallagher: Something, Somewhere, Some of the Time

Brian Gallagher

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

A naive bearded Irishman swept up in a series of insane adventures. In a melting pot of races, religions and cultures, his openness and naivety nearly got him killed more than once!

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic)) B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

21:30(1h) £7.50 (£6.00)

Bridget Christie: Who Am I?

Little Wander / The Stand Comedy Club

FL Stand-Up, Solo Show

The Taskmaster favourite is hot, but not in a good way. It’s a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything. 'A mini-masterpiece' SSSS (Guardian). 'Consistently hilarious' SSSS (Telegraph).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2C Aug

The Briefing with Melissa McGlensey

Melissa McGlensey

TM Satire, Theatre

American comedian Melissa McGlensey (The Onion, Reductress) becomes conservative blowhard Sarah Huckabee Sanders for a journey of absurd political theatre, dark humour and nonsense. Don't forget to bring your questions! Directed by Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

XAug 2-3 20:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 20:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10 20:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Bristleburg Town Hall

Bristleburg Town Hall

TFKP Alternative Comedy, Interactive

Residents of Bristleburg: Meet at the bus to begin our exploratory Fringe Festival tour. Attendance is mandatory! Failure to comply will result in Night Patrol duty and three days in the Bad Spider Zone (BSZ).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

BriTANicK: Work in Progress

Stamptown proudly presents MP Sketch Show, Physical Theatre

Sold-out run: Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2022). Your favourite Emmy-nominated American sketch duo is back for a week of mucking about with their best bits and brand-new material. SSSS 'Dazzling mirth from two SNL sketch masters' (Guardian).

Broad Strokes Improv

Broad Strokes Improv / Free Festival

N Improv, Interactive

Fresh from the Emerald Isle, Dublin's hottest all-women improv troupe returns to Edinburgh with their surreal and whacky hour-long comedy special. Join these quipster queens as they improvise one epic story based entirely on your suggestions!

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 22-27 19:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Bronwyn Sweeney: Off-Brand

Mick Perrin Worldwide

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Are you looking to build your personal brand? Then lean in! Funny Women finalist Bronwyn teaches audiences how to build their own personal brand in four easy steps! 'Natural charisma and full of gags' (Chortle.co.uk).

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

Bruce Fummey: Stories of Scotland

Bruce Fummey / The Stand Comedy Club

FM Historical, Storytelling

Bruce Fummey will once again bring his chirpy, selfdeprecating, sometimes near-the-knuckle style of comedy to spice up stories from Scotland’s past. 'Put simply, he is a very, very funny man...' (Skinny). The

Bryan Berlin: Running Scared

Bryan Berlin

TFLP Storytelling, Stand-Up

After 10 years of being a runner, Bryan looks back at the love/hate relationship he's had with running and tries to figure out why he's still doing it.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5 Aug

Bryony Byrne: A Clown

Tries to Write a Play (WIP)

Bryony Byrne / PBH's Free Fringe

N Clown, Alternative Comedy

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Aug 21-24 19:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 25-26 19:45(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Brit-ish?

Ciara Jack and Ira Sylvester

KP Stand-Up

United in the comedy hotbed of Denmark, Ira was one of the first UK refugees to escape England and Ciara just went there as a woman with absolute notions. They pillaged Scandinavia for all its comedy just for you.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13 12:50(1h) £5.00 (£3.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Bryony's done with clowning. She's going to write a play. Plays get you noticed in the UK. After all, some of our greatest playwrights have written plays. SSSS (Telegraph). PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 16-27 13:30(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Bucket

Leah Renee

KP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Laugh, cry and cringe at American stand-up Leah Renee's Bucket – the comedy show about living before you die. Leah tries one thing on stage she's never done before and audience members can too. Each show is different. #yolo Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 11:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

XAug 3 20:15(1h15m) £10.00

Buffy Revamped

Brendan Murphy presented by James Seabright

TL Sci-fi, Compilation

Seven seasons. 70 minutes. One Spike. Cult 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one character who knows it all. Double award-winning show from Brendan Murphy returns after sell-out tour. www. buffyrevamped.co.uk.

Pleasance at EICC (Lomond Theatre) B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:15(1h15m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,22-24 20:15(1h15m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Bumble Me Tinders!

RGB Monster in association with Pantswise Media

N Interactive, Immersive

The original, biggest and best celebration of dating horror stories worldwide! Watch comedians share stories, lead audience games, provide good and bad dating advice and much more. Total sell-out 2017-2022.

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)

B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 20:00(55m) £10.00 (£6.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Burdwurld Dinner Daddies

L Sketch Show, Character Comedy

You're shipwrecked on a remote island inhabited by birds and entertainers from other doomed cruises. At the behest of the birds (who seem to control the island), the best and most stranded in showbiz are putting on a spectacle!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13 21:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to

Cabaret Impedimenta

Impatient Productions

M Absurdist, Alternative Comedy

An impossible variety show created by John-Luke Roberts. Amazing acts attempt to perform while confronted by obstacles and increasingly difficult circumstances, randomly chosen by spinning wheels. The late-night sensation of Edinburgh Fringe 2022. SSSS½ (RGM.press). Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Aug 17-20 20:55(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Cal Halbert – Calcoholic

Cal Halbert / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Storytelling, True-Life

We all love a drink, but nobody likes a drunk. Well, you’d drink if you were me, I can have one, you can have wine with a meal. Ever said that? I did. I completed drinking.

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)

B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

XAug 3 16:05(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 16:05(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Cam Gavinski: Bonheur

Cam Gavinski

TMP Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

Comedian Gavinski and his singing penis puppet expose the pains of puberty through the story of when Cam was blackmailed by an internet stranger over his privates going public. 'As funny as you can get!' (Gary Gulman).

The Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show

The Cambridge Footlights

TL Sketch Show

This year, 'the most renowned sketch troupe of them all' (Independent) will embark on another exceptional world tour. Join the Footlights for an hour of comedy written by the finest up-and-coming Cambridge comedians!

X

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 23-27 20:00(1h)

Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 18:30(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:30(1h) £15.50 (£14.00)

The Cambridge Impronauts

The Cambridge Impronauts

TM Improv

Join Cambridge's longest running improvised comedy troupe for one jam-packed hour of short scenes and games. Hilarious, varied, and always unexpected – you give the prompts, we perform the show, and everybody profits. Gilded

Cara Connors: Straight for Pay

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TNP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

As seen on Hulu, Just for Laughs and Apple TV. Cara Connors is a comedian and multifaceted homosexual with an ass that won't quit. Don't miss her unique brand of high-energy and fearlessly chaotic comedy. Pleasance Courtyard

Carl Donnelly – The Dead Dad Show

Carl Donnelly

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

Join multi-award winning Carl Donnelly ('Observational genius' (Guardian)) as he stands in the middle of a yurt unpacking the worst month of his life to date! 'Intelligently hilarious... genuine and heartfelt' (Herald Sun).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magic SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £7, £9, £11.

Caroline McEvoy: Street Smart

Caroline McEvoy

TFMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Northern Irish comedian Caroline is the dumbest smart girl you'll ever meet. In her highly anticipated first solo show, she shares uplifting and humiliating truths about how (not) to survive in the streets.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13 17:00(45m) £5.00 (£2.50)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Catherine Bohart: Work in Progress

Chambers Touring Ltd

MP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Catherine Bohart (Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Mock the Week, Trusty Hogs) is back with new ideas and big opinions for one week only! 'She keeps the laughs coming' SSSS (Times).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 2-3,7-9 12:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-6 12:00(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug

Catherine Cohen: Come For Me

Berk's Nest

MP Cabaret, Stand-Up

After her critically acclaimed Netflix special The Twist...? She's Gorgeous, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Catherine Cohen returns to the Fringe. 'Outrageously sharp and funny' SSSS (Guardian). 'Winningly funny' SSSS (Evening Standard). 'Fabulous' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Cerys Bradley: Not Overthinking Things 2019

Ingenious Fools

L Solo Show, Stand-Up

Did Cerys cause their parents' divorce? Did they just make that interaction really awkward? In this interactive stand-up show/birthday party, you get to decide. SSSSS (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). Directed by Elf Lyons.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Catnip! Greatest Hits Catnip!

TFMP Music

With his Edinburgh debut – an absolutely marmalade and jam-packed show. Has seen Live at the Apollo and House of Games. 'Good' (His Mum). 'Worth a watch!' (Your friend whose judgement you really trust).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 Aug

CCTV

Ella Milne

MP Character Comedy

A new one-woman show, written and performed by Ella Milne and directed by Alice Holmes. CCTV is a show filled with wit, theatrics and all the struggles of a modern-day drama graduate.

Aug 3-25,27 15:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2R

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Character Building Experience

Sasha Ellen

K Game Show

Dungeons and Dragons-style comedy game-show, suitable for experts, novices and the uninitiated but curious. 'Plenty of laughs and nerd camaraderie' SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Voraciously funny hour of unpredictable nonsense' SSSS (Indiependent.co.uk).

Shortlisted for Broadway World’s Comedy Award.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge) B

Charlie Lewin: Cockatiel

Charlie Lewin

TK Stand-Up, Cabaret

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Cecilia Delatori: Rock Spinster

Cecilia Delatori

TK Musical Comedy, Solo Show

Silver Stand-Up 2023 winner Cecilia Delatori throws away the knitting needles, buys a Fender guitar and enrols at The Berkshire School of Rock. Daft songs, Black Sabbath impressions and Britpop recipes. 'A joy' SSSS (Scotsman). Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

Celebrity Girlfriend Draft Bryan Stoops FL

Stand-Up

Bryan Stoops's (mostly) clean stand-up comedy show features material about his wife and kids, observational comedy, absurdism, and lots of movie references. Audiences leave thinking, 'I hurt from laughing – and I know something about that guy!'

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 Aug

Celya AB: Second Rodeo

Show And Tell in association with Dawn Sedgwick Management

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

As a child, all she wanted was to be an adult. Now she's at the table, she wants out. Celya returns following her sell-out debut. 'Superb' SSSS (Scotsman). 'UK's Parisian comedy star' (Guardian). Chortle Award winner.

The soaring debut of Australia's 'rising star of stand-up' (TheMusic.com.au). Winner of Best Newcomer at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Cockatiel is the hilarious and heartfelt snapshot of a queer kid from Melbourne finding his flock. Gilded

Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic

Charlie Vero-Martin

TMP Character Comedy, Sketch Show Scottish comedian Charlie Vero-Martin (Sketch Off 2023 finalist, BBC Scotland, Radio 4) offers a smorgasbord of surreal characters, puppetry and surprises. Just beware, this summer ritual could become a one-woman Wicker Man. 'Jam-packed with laughter' SSSS (EdFestMag.com).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Charlotte Fox: Ouroboros the Return

Charlotte Fox

MP Physical Theatre

'Astonishing!' (TheTung.co.uk). Comedian, character and feral Fox delivers you a fantastical world of delicious chaos. Prepare for transformational kaleidoscopic adventures in a visually epic, genre-bending display of physical theatre, comedy, music, dance and hysteria.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Aug 15-17,21-24 17:25(55m) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 17:25(55m) £11.00 (£10.00)

Cheekykita: An Octopus, The Universe 'n' Stuff

Cheekykita / Free Festival

LP Alternative Comedy, Clown

Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 19:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 19:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Multi award-winning, Cheekykita's one-woman, tour-de-force, nonsense trip through the universe with an octopus and silly stuff. SSSSS (FunnyWomen.com). 'Maddest, funniest hour I have ever spent' SSSSS (EdfringeReview.com). ‘A weirdo somewhere universe of Boosh' (Chortle.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

XAug 3-4 17:15(1h) Aug 5-8,10-13,15-20,22-27 17:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Aug 3-13 21:55(1h)

Chelsea Birkby and Jamie D'Souza: Good Girls

Jamie D'Souza, Chelsea Birkby / Free Festival NP Stand-Up

Jamie 'constantly amusing' SSSS (One4Review.co.uk) and Chelsea 'a real star' SSSS½ (Sunday Post) follow up Bad Boys with their new shared hour of stand-up (Seen on: Comedy Central, BBC, Mock the Week writers).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Chelsea Birkby: Silly Sausage (Pain)(WIP)

Chelsea Birkby / Free Festival N Stand-Up

Returning after her award-winning debut with this work-in-progress, expect one-liners, pop culture and... sincerity? 'Hugely promising and already accomplished, surely destined for greater things' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Sharply serious but still somehow silly.' SSSS (Fest).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Chelsea Hart – Damet Garm: How I Joined a Revolution

Chelsea Hart

TM Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

TikToker turned unexpected voice against the IRGC, Chelsea explores contrasts between the ground in Iran and our own political climate in the West.

Aug 14-27 21:55(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Childlike

Caitlin Jones

LP Character Comedy, Alternative Comedy

Straight out of college, antsy-yet-determined comedian Caitlin Jones tells all in a diary-like format – their journey through navigating teenage life and everything bizarre that has happened so far, alongside their own rather important philosophies. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3) B

510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Chloe Petts: If You Can't Say Anything Nice

Fresh from her smash-hit, sell-out debut, Chloe Petts returns with her follow-up show which asks whether it's better to be polite or right? Come along to find out, you bunch of virgins.

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Chloe Radcliffe: Cheat Strip Light Productions

TMP Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Chloe is a serial monogamist who's very bad at one of those words. In this electric debut, she admits a secret most people keep forever. Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, upcoming Steven Soderbergh miniseries. Pleasance Courtyard

The Chocolate Scot

Cyrus McQueen

TFMP Stand-Up

The Chocolate Scot! Black American Cyrus exposes himself to audiences, with his Scottish wife's blessing. In this rib-tickling hour of stand-up, our cultural similarities are laid bare. The audiences only complaint? They thought it'd be longer! Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 21:20(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 21:20(1h) £13.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Chris

Cantrill:

Chris Cantrill

SuPeRgEnIu$ (WIP)

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

Chris Cantrill (of twice Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated double act, The Delightful Sausage) returns with a work-in-progress show about his rude son, upsetting pensioners and party planning. 'One of the best voices on the circuit' (Chortle.co.uk).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 14 22:00(1h) £7.00

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 15 12:30(1h) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Chris Forbes: Court Jester

Chris Forbes

TFMP Storytelling, Stand-Up

Did you hear the one about a skinny 16-year-old Scottish kid that moved to America with dreams of becoming a professional basketball player? Forbes recounts the time he did just that back in 1999.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5 XAug 2-3 16:15(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 16:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 9-10 16:15(1h) £8.00 Buy

Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson

Chris Grace

TKP Solo Show, Artist(s) of Colour

Chris Grace, Chinese-American character best known for playing Jerry on Superstore, presents a loving comic biography of America's greatest Asian actor. 'You will love Chris Grace!' (Ed Gamble). 'Must see!' (Kristen Schaal). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2 XAug 2-3 13:40(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24,28 13:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Chris Kent: Back at It

Lisa Richards in association with Glorious Management

TMP Stand-Up

Having gone back to work as an electrician, Chris found himself with two jobs and the ridiculous notion of buying property... Something had to give. 'One of my favourite comedians working anywhere today' (James Acaster).

Christopher Hall: Self Helpless

PBJ

FM Stand-Up

Join Chris on his (un)wellness journey of discovery (of procrastination methods), personal development (of his anxious thoughts) and self-help(lessness), wading sarcastically through his experience navigating millennial-dom, the only way he knows how. Not bad actually tbqhwy.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 20:40(1h) £8.00 Buy

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd:

Scary Times

Off The Kerb Productions Limited TFLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

A new hour of stand-up from CMB. As seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Comedy Central, Enjoy An Album and Some Laugh. 'A master of observational comedy' SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). Tour support for Susie McCabe. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

Ciarán Bartlett: Machine Gun of Filth

TSW Management

TMP

Musical Comedy

Belfast's premier musical comedian – known for rapid-fire caustic punchlines, filthy songs and mad stories. Following a phenomenal 2022, 2023 is the year when Ciarán brings his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe.

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

XAug 2-3 19:20(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 19:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Chris Thorburn: Cineman

Chris Thorburn

M Stand-Up, Film

Jokes about films. As seen on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show, Breaking The News and Scot Squad. 'Superbly comedic look at cinema with a personal touch' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com). 'Very funny young Scottish stand-up comedian' (NPR).

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Chris Turner: Vegas, Baby!

AEG Presents

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Cirque du Soleil offered Chris a Las Vegas residency as the first comedian to perform with them; he brought his newborn baby along for the ride. 'Mind-bendingly flawless' SSSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSS (List). SSSS (Skinny).

SSSS (Herald).

Clive Anderson's My Seven Wonders

So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions / Curtis Brown

TL Podcast

The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Talks Back and Loose Ends returns to Edinburgh with a live version of his hit podcast with different guests daily. 'A complete delight' SSSS (Telegraph). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

Cobin Millage and Pete Carson: Touching Tips (with Friends)

Cobin Millage and Pete Carson

TFNP Stand-Up, Compilation

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 21:45(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 21:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Christopher Bliss: An Evening with... United

Agents

TLP Alternative Comedy, Character Comedy

Shropshire's worst novelist hosts an evening of dipping, chipping and sipping, as he dips into his oeuvre of two-page novels, chips away at life's big questions and sips hot Ribena. 'Deliciously Fun' (Guardian).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 3 16:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,10 16:45(1h) £10.00

£8.00

Aug 4-13,15-27 22:45(1h) £5.00

Cobin Millage and Pete Carson present an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy, joined nightly by some of the finest comics on the circuit. An exciting, unpredictable evening of Scottish comedy. Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug 3-13,15-27

Cobin Millage: Lewis Capaldi is Invited and Absolutely No One Else (WIP)

Cobin Millage / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Cobin Millage presents his debut show in a bid to gain Lewis Capaldi's approval (and yours, as well). An exciting show full of unpredictably hilarious, beautifully bizarre whimsy.

Comedians Beer Mat

Flipping Super Bowl

Comedians Beer Mat Flipping

KP Game Show, Event

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

(Free Non-ticketed)

Coffee Kid

Síomha McQuinn

TL Theatre, Alternative Comedy

Meet Beanie: the lovechild of George Clooney and a Nespresso machine. Join her as she discovers self-worth, love and what it means to be the unwanted child of a megastar. Settle in for a coffee break(down). Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer) B

510 0395

61 G D4 2

The Coil's Lament

Síomha Hennessy

TFMP Musical Comedy, Solo Show

Saoirse is happily in her celibate era... until one day, her idle contraceptive coil starts speaking to her. A musical comedy for anyone who has downloaded Hinge and then immediately googled: Am I asexual or just depressed?

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Colin Etches: Attention Deficit Sounds Proper Comedy

TFMP Stand-Up

Sorted by 44? Nope! Colin's ridiculous story about his peculiar existence, leaving home at 14, growing up unaided, literal interpretations, lateral interpretations, relationships, conspiracies, hedonism, leopard print, parenting, grandparenting, all through the haze of his neurodiversity.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Porch)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4

Aug 3-13,15-27 19:30(1h) £7.50 (£5.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Colleen Lavin:

Do the Robots Think I'm Funny?

Colleen Lavin

TFKP Stand-Up, Storytelling

AI freaks Colleen out, so she built a robot to determine if she is funny. Expect salacious gossip, baffling technology and unrelenting optimism. Come to laugh, stay to impress future robot overlords.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 4-12 12:35(55m) £6.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F) Aug 14-19 17:15(55m) £8.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 21-26 13:45(55m) £6.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Comedians and (Similar to but Legally Distinct from) Dragons

Stuart Kennedy / Free Festival N

Improv, Fantasy

Join three of the mightiest comedians in the land as they embark on an epic adventure, filled with dice rolls, glory and probably at least a few failed death saves!

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)

B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3

Eight top comedians compete to see who is the champion beer-mat flipper 2023! Sikisa, Bella Hull and Stuart Laws host comedy's premier sporting event, with eight guest comedians competing to take home the trophy.

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G

Comedians' DJ Battles

Off The Kerb Productions Ltd

NP Music, Cabaret

The competitive club night: the disco where winner stays on. Ivo Graham pits guests against each other on the decks to see who's got the best taste in music, as voted by you, the people dancing.

Aug 3-27 14:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Aug 3-27 14:00(1h)

Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

The Comedy Arcade

Vix Leyton / The Stand Comedy Club

TFL Spoken Word, Storytelling

Vix Leyton holds a ball of surprise subjects and invites four comics a night to compete with related stories and anecdotes to win points. The best fantasy dinner party you could ever imagine. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)

B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

Comedy Caper

Jade Gebbie / Variety of Comics / Free Festival

NP Compilation

Comedy Caper is a mixed-bill variety show featuring a variety of comedy styles. From stand-up to musical comedy, Comedy Caper will have it all – just bring the laughs!

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Comedy for corporates: work-life balance is for losers

James Clark FM Stand-Up

Brave corporate professionals of the world. Can't relate to the unemployment benefit collecting, ironic t-shirt wearing comedy from your differently tax-bracketed contemporaries? Then this show is for you.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (Just The Meeting Room ) B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Aug 15-20 21:50(1h) £10.00 (£7.50)

Buy

Comedy for the Curious

Robyn Perkins

N Science And Technology, Stand-Up

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. Hosted by award-winning comedian and [former] scientist Robyn Perkins.

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5

Aug 3-15,17-27 20:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Comedy in the Dark

Just The Tonic

TFL Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. Past acts include Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Shappi Khorsandi and Greg Davies. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out).

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Old Foundry Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

XAug 3 19:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26 19:30(1h) £12.00

Aug 6,9-10,13,15-17,20-24,27 19:30(1h) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Comedy in the Dark – Late

Just The Tonic N

A late-night version of the sell-out unique show. Similar to the earlier show, but "darker" and later. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out). More information at: www.justthetonic.com

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-6,10-13,17-20,24-27 22:40(1h) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Comedy Queers

Best in Class / Free Festival

N LGBTQ+, Compilation

A mix of outrageous queer comedians, cabaret and drag acts. Seen enough cis-straight dudes with the same haircut / t-shirt / jokes / toxicity? Party with the kings, queens and royal-thems of comedy. Fresh LGBTQIA+ line-up every night. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Communist Dad

Candace Bryan

MP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Raised in Memphis, Tennessee by a banjo-playing Marxist father, Candace has begun to realise how her unusual childhood has shaped her life. This show is a playful takedown of traditional families, American politics and life in 2023.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 15:20(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

A Complete Idiot's Guide to New Zealand

Sully O'Sullivan

MP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Award-winning Kiwi comedian Sully O’Sullivan provides all the answers to all the questions about New Zealand you didn’t know you were supposed to ask in the first place... 'Quintessentially Kiwi comedy' (NZ Herald).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 3-27 22:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Comedy Reserve at the Courtyard

The Pleasance TK

Catch four of the best up-and-coming comedians at the Pleasance Courtyard. Hand-picked by the Pleasance, this is your chance to discover the most exciting comedy newcomers before they become household names. Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C

XAug 2-3 20:45(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24,28 20:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Comedy Reserve at the Dome

The Pleasance TK

Catch four of the best up-and-coming comedians at the Pleasance Dome. Hand-picked by the Pleasance, this is your chance to discover the most exciting comedy newcomers before they become household names.

Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28C

XAug 2-3 21:40(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24,28 21:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Comedy Striptease

Laugh Mob

N Comedy, Burlesque

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must strip! Sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2019 and 2022.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 00:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 4-27 15:15(1h)

Pay What You Want in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Want in advance options are: £6, £8, and £10.

Comrie Sf: Ultramarine

Fountain Sound

FLP Alternative Comedy, Solo Show

Plunge into the strange world and grotesque characters of self-help culture with surreal Edinburgh-born comedian Comrie Sf. Stockholm Spirit of the Fringe 2022. 'Delightful' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Leading the way in a new movement for comedy' SSSS (List).

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Aug 15-27 15:30(55m) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Connor Burns: Vertigo

MZA

TLP Stand-Up

Following 2022's smash-hit Fringe debut, don't miss Scotland's fastest-rising comedy star's brilliant new show. 'Absolutely cracking... great material with fantastic execution' (Stand). 'Highlight of the night' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Mark him out as one to watch' (Scotsman).

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

Coor Cohen: Ignorant American

Coor Cohen

TFLP Solo Show, Stand-Up

Coor Cohen brings her signature intellectually silly style of stand-up to this year's Fringe with Ignorant American. The show is a safe-space however, it does contain profanity. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 Aug

Corona Daze

Alice Bragg

FK Character Comedy, Solo Show

It is March 2020 and the public is demanding action against the coronavirus. Nicky Parsons is one of them. At the start, she's got the lockdown nailed. But before long, life descends into chaos as Nicky loses control. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000

Stamptown Proudly Presents

TMP Clown, Absurdist

Sold-out run: Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2019). Courtney Pauroso returns as sex robot Vanessa5000, who (over the course of her product demonstration) grows increasingly conflicted about her very existence. Artificially intelligent. Genuinely stupid.

'Dangerously delightful' SSSS (Scotsman).

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 21:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24 21:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Craig Hill: This Gets Harder Every Year!

MZA and CHiLL Productions

TMP Stand-Up

Outrageously high-octane, cheeky and irreverent, Scotland's much-loved kilty pleasure unleashes another corker of a show title and a fun hour of uproarious stand-up! 'Riotously funny!' (Independent). 'Brilliant!' (Daily Record). 'Laugh-out-loud... Absolutely hilarious' (List). Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)

Craig Wilson: Comedy Ninja (WIP)

Craig Wilson

TFN Stand-Up

Craig Wilson has been trying to get people to remember who he is and this is his biggest test yet. As seen in BBC Scotland's #CancelKarenDunbar, The Skinny and The Scotsman. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

The Crisp Review: Live

Adam Evans

FK Alternative Comedy, Stand-Up

Comedian and crisp connoisseur Adam Evans showcases the rise, fall and rise again of a lockdown cult-classic, with free gourmet crisps for every audience member!

Nominated Best Newcomer and Best Theatre at Greater Manchester Fringe 2022.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

Aug 14-19,21-27 17:50(45m) £8.00

Crizards: This Means War

Georgia House Productions

TMP Musical Comedy, Sketch Show Crizards, the 'classic double act' (Guardian), are back with a wonky war epic. They say you're your own worst enemy... well, not during wartime. 'Essential Fringe viewing' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). As seen on BBC One and Dave. Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

The

No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! The hit improvised comedy murder mystery is back! Who? What? How? The choice is yours. 'The slickest and quickest improv at the Fringe' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.co.uk).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

B

A Cut Above

Art of Comedy

Crap Ballet

Chekhov's Gum

FNP Clown, Physical Theatre

Crap Ballet is a show about the best dancers in the world. Expect tight costumes, tighter asses, and the loosest of plot lines. Please stretch before you come.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 7-12,14-22 18:20(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)

Creepy Boys

Scantily Glad Theatre

TFM Theatre, Clown

Twin orphans, The Creepy Boys, are throwing their 13th birthday party. It will have everything. Games. Gifts. Possibly Satan. Probably cake. These horny little boys do whatever it takes to make their birthday dreams come true.

SSSSS (InDaily.com.au).

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 22:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 22:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 3-27 20:00(1h)

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

Hilarious, experienced comedians, Nik Coppin and Matt Price, host a variety of some of the best comedy acts from around the Fringe with new and established material. 'A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price' (FringeFeed.com.au).

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Aug 15-27 19:15(1h) £7.00

Dad,

Playboy

and Me... Not Your Average Slideshow

Not Your Average Slideshow

MP Cabaret, Storytelling

Dad, Playboy and Me... Not Your Average Slideshow. Featuring documentary-style unseen photographs taken at the Playboy Club back in the 70s and anecdotes from the bunnies that served there.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Dahn Rozario:

White People Need to Relax

Dahn Rozario

TM Stand-Up

TikTok sensation Dahn Rozario brings his very first full hour of stand-up to Edinburgh. He's breaking down the stereotypes and showing people just how loud Indians can be.

XAug 2-3 22:20(1h) £7.50

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 22:20(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

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Dan Jones: This Seems Ambitious

Dan Jones TLP

The debut offering from Amused Moose Breakthrough Comedian of the Year Dan Jones in which he attempts to prove that love exists. One completely unique hour of stand up. One completely stable comedian. Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 21:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:15(1h) £12.00 (£9.50)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24,28 21:15(1h) £10.00 (£7.50)

Dan Lees: The Vinyl Countdown

Dan Lees / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Alternative Comedy, Clown Award-winning alternative comedian Dan Lees brings forgotten album covers back to life. Winner, Malcolm Hardy Award for Comic Originality 2022. 'We laugh and laugh and don't stop... an absolute riot' SSSSS (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).

'Comedy genius' (FringeReview.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20 22:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Dan Rath: All Quiet Carriage

Along the Inner Western Line

Dan Rath

TM Stand-Up, Solo Show

If you do meal prep and watch Ted Lasso you're typical. Neuro-f*king-typical. This is for folks who get so bored they develop schizophrenia for entertainment.

'Hilarious' SSSSS (Scotsman).

Aug 4-27 14:00(1h) £6.00

Daniel Downie: Jacobite

Daniel Downie

TFMP Historical

An eccentric Highlander taking on the British comedy establishment to try and impress his dad: Daniel Downie is a Jacobite! Award-winning Scottish comedian and historian Daniel Downie presents a show about history's greatest romantic failures, the Jacobites.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Daniel Foxx: Villain

Off The Kerb Productions

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Sensational stand-up debut about childhood, bullying and how Jafar was a gay icon, actually. Seen on BBC One, BBC Three, Comedy Central. Tour support for Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones, Sofie Hagen and Judi Love. 'Fabulous' (Nigella Lawson).

Daniel Muggleton: How the Whitey

Have Fallen

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 20:20(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Dan Tiernan: Going Under Show And Tell in association with Blue Book Artist Management

TMP Stand-Up

He's 27 years old, gay and riddled with dyspraxia. Reigning BBC New Comedy Award winner and British Comedian of the Year, and Micky Flanagan tour support. A gag-heavy, high-energy debut hour. 'Raucously entertaining' (Guardian). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

Dane Baptiste: Bapsquire

Dane Baptiste in association with Insanity and UTA

FKP Stand-Up, Artist(s) of Colour

It’s been a long time since he was the first black British act nominated for an Edinburgh award. But post-pandemic, he's now back and more mature with his adult alias: Bapsquire. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5

Aug 14-17,21-24 16:15(55m) £10.00 Aug 18-20,25-27 16:15(55m) £12.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Dane Simpson: Didgeridoozy

Aborigi-LOL

TM Stand-Up, Storytelling

Straight outta Wagga Wagga, Australia – the star of hit show Aborigi-LOL makes his Fringe debut with a swag of big laughs. Bonus didgeridoo. 'A masterful storyteller and infectiously upbeat presence' (Chortle.co.uk).

SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

Australian comedy's foul-mouthed prophet, Daniel Muggleton, is back with a new, already award-winning show and a newer tracksuit. Don't miss it. 'Will have you laughing and then hating yourself for it' SSSS (HiFiWay.live).

Daniel Sloss: CAN'T MZA and Get Slossed M Stand-Up

Don't miss the smash-hit show from Scotland's international comedy star. After 2008's Fringe debut, he's now hailed as one of stand-up's biggest names. Netflix, HBO, six comedy specials, eight sold-out off-Broadway seasons, 12 tours across 54 countries.

Edinburgh Playhouse (Auditorium)

B 0333 009 6690 V 59 G B5 28B

Daniel-Ryan

Spaulding: Power Gay!

Presented by Heavy German Shit

TMP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

European-Canadian comedy star Daniel-Ryan Spaulding quit drinking, overcame depression, lost 100kg with gastric sleeve surgery, and is bringing his Power Gay energy to Edinburgh with a sassy, provocative and thoughtful show about living your best life!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13 20:00(1h) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Danny Bhoy – Now Is Not a Good Time

Danny Bhoy with arrangement by Lisa Thomas Management

LP Stand-Up

Danny Bhoy returns to the Fringe with a brand-new show. Don’t miss this internationally renowned comic with his unique brand of observational storytelling. ‘Danny Bhoy is at his brilliant best’ (Herald).

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

XAug 2-3 22:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 22:30(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Aug 9-10 22:30(1h) £9.50 (£8.50)

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 20-27 19:30(1h) £17.50

Danny O' Brien: Sweet Child O' Brien

Danny O' Brien

TMP Stand-Up

After a sell-out run at last year's Fringe, multi award-winning Irish comedian Danny O' Brien is back with a nostalgia-packed high-energy stand-up show bringing the big laughs to this year's Scottish Comedy Festival!

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge)) B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-27 17:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24 17:15(1h) £7.00 Buy

Danny Ward: A Ward Winning!

Danny Ward / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

Mark Simmons' tour support, co-host of the Jokes podcast, BT Sport personality, award-winning comedian and documentary filmmaker, Danny is the undisputed champion of the Ward! A brand-new show.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Darius Davies: Charmingly Offensive

Darius Davies

FNP Stand-Up, Satire

Charmingly Offensive is a must-see show for anyone who loves fearless, thought-provoking comedy. 'Darius is the most underrated comedian in the UK today. A major star, who you just haven’t heard of yet' (OnTheMic.co.uk).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)

0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5

Darran Griffiths: Inconceivable

Darran Griffiths in association with PBJ Management

TLP Stand-Up

This show, comically and candidly, details the journey of tackling infertility and IVF in the pursuit of becoming a dad, a better husband and (maybe) a better person. BBC New Comedy semi-finalist.

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)

Darren Harriott – Roadman

Blue Book Artist Management

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Darren’s new show is about how his life has changed for the better... or has it? Double Edinburgh Award nominee, appearances on Amazon, BBC, ITV, C4, Comedy Central, Dave and podcast Shame Is Delicious. SSSS (Times).

Dave Bibby: Baby Dinosaur

Dave Bibby / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Dave Bibby, 'madcap musical-character sketch-comedy pioneer' (BroadwayWorld.com), is back with a show about parenthood and dinosaurs. Songs, sketches and award-winning stand-up. 'Could develop cult status' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com.) A comedy show 65 million years in the making.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Dave Chawner: Freelosophy

Dave Chawner

KP Stand-Up, Historical

The history of Western philosophy but fun! Think Horrible Histories for philosophy. Big concepts told through little stories by award-winning comedian, best-selling author and presenter Dave Chawner. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship

Mick Perrin Worldwide Management / The Stand Comedy Club

Stand-Up

New York City based cult comedian Dave Hill explores life, death, love and various snack foods in a futuristic world while ripping sweet guitar solos whenever appropriate, which is always. ‘Brilliant’ (New York Magazine).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

David Ian: (Just a) Perfect Gay

David Ian

TFNP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

Too gay? Not gay enough? The Spice Girls, Cher and too much sex feature in David's journey to fit in, which everyone can relate to. 'Totally engaging, full of character. Superb stand-up, infectious.' (Boyz).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

David Kay 106%

David Kay / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Quirky, surreal, highly original stand-up. 'Roaring onto the stage at a maximum of 1mph will be the UK's premier – or only – purveyor of often scone-based comedy for another meander through his mind.' (Comedy.co.uk).

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

XAug 2-3 19:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 19:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

N Improv

Some of Scotland’s best improvisers and special guests will use audience members' dating profiles to inspire their scenes. One-off Fringe special worth swiping right on. 'Like a good first date, this leaves you wanting more' (TheWeeReview.com).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 7 23:20(1h10m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

David McIver: Small Boy Trapped in a Wellness Retreat

David McIver / PBH's Free Fringe

N Stand-Up, Multimedia

Put on your nicest dressing gown, throw your phone into the nearest lake, sit in a comfortable position and gently rest your attention on this joke-based relaxation experience. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-27 12:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

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David O'Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

Lisa Richards in association with Chambers Management

L Stand-Up

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. It's gonna be a big one. Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)

David Quirk – Astonishing Obscurity

David Quirk / The Stand Comedy Club

TFNP Storytelling, Stand-Up

David Quirk quit comedy. He'd had enough. Four years later, he emerged, telling a story about the day he ended a 32-year-old family vendetta... and it was nominated for the biggest comedy prize in Australia. The Stand Comedy Club

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David Sands Stand-Up Comedy

David Sands

K Character Comedy, d/Deaf-led

A stand-up comedy show in BSL by the funniest deaf actor in the world, David Sands (aka Chris Baker from Small World).

Action (Blackwood Bar)

28B

Davidson and MacArthur

– The Odd Couplet

Davidson/MacArthur Productions

TFMP Poetry, Music

Davidson and MacArthur – The Odd Couplet. A hilarious sequel to their year 2000 sell-out show, the finest comedy poets of their generation return with their unique brand of clever wordplay.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 14:00(50m) £10.00 (£9.00)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 20:40(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Dead Dad Show

Simon David

TM Theatre, Musical Comedy

Laugh! Cry! Applaud! Future Olivier, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Simon David performs the greatest dead dad show literally ever seen. 'It's honestly fantastic' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Fully aware of the "dead dad" Fringe show cliché' (Guardian). Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 20:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 20:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

The Dead Ducks

The Dead Ducks University of York

Sketch Troupe

TFMP Sketch Show

Coming back from their five-star run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, The University of York's premier sketch troupe has created a hilarious new show of absurd sketches. 'A highlight of the Fringe' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com). theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4 13:15(50m) £6.00 (£4.00) (£12.00 F) Aug 5-12 13:15(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug 14-19 13:15(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug

Dead Inside

Jane Japes

FN Stand-Up, Theatre

Join Jane Japes on a rollercoaster ride through the hilarious topics of cancer, suicide and whether it's possible to overdose on potatoes. Find out if you’re Dead Inside or Loving Life.

Dirty Laundry: Spin Off

Meat and Two Veg / Cambridge Footlights

TFLP Sketch Show, Absurdist

Just when you thought they'd wrung dry the laundry puns, the 'ridiculously funny' (BingeFringe.com) former Footlights

Aug

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

£10.00 (£7.00)

Deaf Action Presents: The Gavin Lilley Show

Gavin Lilley

N d/Deaf-led, Stand-Up

Essex-born Gavin Lilley, through his masterful use of sign language, has brought laughter to many deaf and hearing people with his unique perspective on our world today.

Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)

B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4

£12.00 (£10.00)

28B

Deage Paxton: Impersonable – Free

Deage Paxton

NP Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Debut show from an established act on the UK circuit. His acerbic wit, use of non-sequitur jokes and unique brand of dark humour has resulted in a show compiled of jokes not for the faint-hearted.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Deepu Dileepan: American Alien

Deepu Dileepan / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

A wildly hilarious show about life in America as an outsider, featuring subway rides, sex toys and a grand jury. Deeply personal and flippantly political all at once. 'Original and Refreshing' (Luxembourg Times).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5

Dickie Richards: Sexual Tyrannosaur 2023

Dickie Richards / PBH's Free Fringe

N Absurdist

Now in it's glorious second year! Dickie Richards: Sexual Tyrannosaur 2023 returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for another month of stupidity!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar (Globe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 161 G D5

Aug 3-27 17:30(1h)

Emily, Robbie and Maddie have squeezed out another mixed load of sketches, characters and comedy songs.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Disabled Cants Ingenious

Fools

L Disabled-led, Stand-Up

A revolving lineup of disabled comedians and friends present an irreverent comedy show for your enjoyment. We're not brave, we're not inspiring, we're just here to make you laugh and park in the disabled bays.

(Free

Dinesh Nathan: Nathan Knows Nothing (WIP)

Dinesh Nathan N Stand-Up

Having negotiated quite the challenging childhood, Nathan Knows Nothing goes about bringing up his own kids. Laughing or crying are the only options.

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

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Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2R

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The Disney Delusion

Leif Oleson-Cormack

TM Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

An (unfortunately) true story about a cringeworthy attempt to double-down on unrequited love through a disastrous trip to Disneyland. 'Leif Oleson-Cormack shows us where the future of stand-up comedy should lie' (View Magazine).

SSSS½ (Edmonton Journal).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) B 0131 510 0395 V 302

Dolly Diamond's Rather Large Variety Night Social

Convention

FM Cabaret, Variety

An hour of sharp-tongued humour, risqué songs and jaw-dropping physical feats. It’s camp comedy, lip-syncing and burlesque at its best. Dolly 'will make you laugh so hard your ribs hurt' (BroadwayWorld.com).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Dominique Salerno: The Box Show

Alchemation

TLP Theatre, Sketch Show

One woman. 25 characters. All inside a tiny box. Think SNL... in a cupboard! Dominique creates hilarious new realities each time the doors swing open. 'Purely delicious... a paragon of Fringe form' (New York Times). Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 15:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:00(1h) £13.50 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24 15:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)

Don Biswas – The Revolution Will Be Disorganised

Don Biswas / A Rush Of Laughter

TMP Political

Politically charged gag merchant Don Biswas returns to the Fringe to take on the status quo. As seen/heard on BBC Asian Network, Rosie Jones's Box Ticker, and BBC Radio 4 special Neurotypical.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 21:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 21:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:40(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 11-13 15:00(1h)

Dorks 'n' Orks – Live!

Monkeys Blood Productions

KP Game Show

The comedy panel show for goblins 'n' geeks. Imagine Dungeons & Dragons. But funny. Imagine Game of Thrones but without the nudity. Or budget. With top comedian guests.

Dru Cripps: Pickle Bin

Dru Cripps

TFMP Clown, Character Comedy

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Drag Queens vs Vampires

Haus of Dench

TM Drag, LGBTQ+

The queens of camp comedy horror return following their award-winning Fringe hit Drag Queens vs Zombies. Kate Butch and Crudi Dench face off against Dracula while in Transylvania for Eurovision.

'Bloody brilliant' SSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 22:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 22:10(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Drag Queens vs Zombies

Haus of Dench

M Drag, LGBTQ+

Two feuding drag acts fight off an onslaught of zombies during an unforgettable cabaret night. The monstrous, award-winning Fringe hit returns for two nights only!

'Fast-paced entertainment delivered on every level' SSSSS (LondonTheatre1.com).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Aug 25-26 23:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Drag Stars of Comedy

Gilded Balloon and Klub Kids

MP Drag, Stand-Up

Stand-up from four of the UK's most iconic drag stars. Hosted by Louis Cyfer with RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney, Canada vs The World's Victoria Scone and All Stars 6 legend Trinity K Bonet.

Gilded Balloon @ The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 72 G F5 2

Aug 14-16 20:00(2h) £23.00 (£22.00)

VIP Meet and Greet ticket: £38.00

Includes a seat in the front two rows, and a meet and greet pre-show (starts 19:00) including photo and signing opportunities with all four drag stars.

The Dreams of You: A Volunteer Sleep Study

October Brian Sketch Comedy

TFMP Sketch Show

Chicago’s award-winning sketch group analyses the dreams of one lucky audience member using their patented Sleep-to-Sketch technology, revealing personal truths about the dreamer and themselves along the way. Volunteer if you dare!

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-8,10-12 16:10(55m) £7.00 (£5.00)

Drew Michael: Drew's Adventures

Stamptown and Rotten Science proudly presents

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Twice-nominated for the Writer's Guild Award. A former Saturday Night Live writer with two HBO comedy specials,

Emmy-nominee Drew Michael makes his Edinburgh debut!

'One of the best specials I've seen' (New York Times).

Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 17:40(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24 17:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug

What is a 'hilarious' (BroadwayWorld.com) unemployed clown supposed to do, when a magical bin outside of his house keeps spawning gifts? 'Unafraid' (BBC Shropshire). 'People are booking it' (Romesh Ranganathan). As seen on Dave.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt

(BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

The Drunk and Heckle Show

David Tsonos

N Stand-Up, Compilation

Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler. Once the sun goes down in Edinburgh they come out, and since he can't beat them, he is inviting them.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-26 23:55(1h)

Pay What You Want in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Want in advance options are: £6, £8, and £10.

Drunk Women Solving Crime

So

Comedy and Broken Robot Productions

TM Podcast

Following their 2019 and 2022 sell-out runs, join your boozed-up hosts and guests as they test out their drunk detective skills in the true-crime podcast with a twist... of lime. Only 10 dates – book early!

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Dubai Fling: Ali Al Sayed and Mina Liccione

Dubomedy

TFMP Stand-Up

The UAE's King and Queen of Comedy: Ali from Dubai, and Mina originally from New York, deliver powerhouse punchlines about life in the Middle East through a unique mixed-cultural lens.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-26 21:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

The

Duncan

and Judy Murray Show

Chris Forbes and Judy Murray / The Stand Comedy club

M Sketch Show, Variety

Legendary tennis coach, Judy Murray and her son Duncan (the other Murray brother) return with another unique show featuring special guests, Q&As and a desperate attempt from Duncan to win his mum's approval.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 19 21:20(1h) £15.00 Aug 20 15:50(1h) £15.00

Dungeons 'n' Bastards: An Adam Riches Gameshow Show And Tell MP Game Show, Interactive

Join Lord Sean of House Bean as he challenges you to quests, questions and qaudience quinteractions. 'A unique experience' SSSSS (Scotsman). 'An uproarious night of interactive tomfoolery' SSSS (Guardian).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 17-27 22:40(1h) £10.00 Buy

or Pay What You Want at the

The Durham Revue: Death on the Mile

Durham Revue

TK Sketch Show

The Durham Revue presents: Death on the Mile. The award-winning sketch-comedy group return with a new troupe and 100% new material. 'Raucously funny with sublimely clever writing' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).

Ed Gamble: Work in Progress

Ed Gamble

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2

XAug 3-4 14:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 14:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Dylan Rhymer: The Dark Side of the Room

Dylan Rhymer

LP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Time. Money. War. Madness. Death. It's all pretty funny when you think about it. Stand-up comedy inspired by Pink Floyd's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon. But funny.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 20:05(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Early Late Show

Laughing Horse Comedy / Vladimir McTavish / Free Festival

M Compilation, Revue

Stand-up, guests from around the Fringe, festival chat, silly games and the latest Fringe and world news. A riotous hour of funnies from a top line-up of comedians with host Vladimir McTavish. Sell-Out Fringe 2022.

Co-host of Off Menu, Taskmaster champion and seen on stand-up special, Blood Sugar. Join 'eye-wateringly hilarious' (i Newspaper) Ed Gamble for an hour of new material. 'Masterful comedy' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). 'Mesmerically funny' SSSS (i Newspaper).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5 Aug

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath

Ed Patrick/ The Stand Comedy Club

FMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed injects the Fringe with a gut-punch show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. ‘Brilliantly funny’ (Matt Lucas). The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Ed: The New, Totally Unofficial, Ginger-Inclusive Parody Sketch Show

Not Yet Home Productions

TNP Musical Comedy

Accompanied by a glittering live band and fresh from two sold-out London and Cambridge runs, Ed charts the story of a ginger pop sensation.

Aug 4-27 14:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The Early Word

John Hegley

TjP Family-Friendly, Spoken Word

The Early Word includes the anxiety of a slug and the four simple rules of Mister Galimore for marking your neighbour's French vocabulary test. 'Awesomely mundane' (Independent). 'Delightfully inventive' (Observer). Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre) B

2

eBae: Ruby Carr (WIP)

Ruby Carr / Free Festival

N Stand-Up

Deep-dive into the weird and wonderful world of eBay! Ruby will lead you down the rabbit hole and introduce you to some of the bizarre eBay subcultures. Joined by a special comedian guest each day.

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Aug 14-27 13:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Ed Byrne:

VSM

Tragedy Plus Time

LP Stand-Up

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Watch Ed test that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

SSSSS (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).

SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

ZOO Playground (Playground 2) B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5

Eddy and Paul: Comic Stands

Comic Stands

FLP Stand-Up

Two comedians. One is a storytelling, working-class guy from Hull. The other is a short round man with a small guitar and big loud voice, who wants to make you boogie!

Eddy

Hare:

Leave It With Me

Eddy Hare / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

Eddy Hare (BBC New Comedy Awards nominee) presents a relaxing show. Half of comedy duo Crizards. 'Expect to be laughing regularly at him in future' (Evening Standard). As seen on BBC One and Dave.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar (Globe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 161 G D5

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-26 15:30(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Eddy MacKenzie and Liam

Farrelly: Little and Large

Eddy MacKenzie and Liam Farrelly / The Stand Comedy Club

TFNP Stand-Up, Music

BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalists. Eddy, an energetic musical comic, appearing on TV within a year of starting stand-up. Liam, a stand-up fresh from his debut on Live at the Apollo.

The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2 b

Aug 3-13,15-27 21:30(1h) £20.00 (£19.00)

XAug 3 21:20(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 21:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Eden Sher: I Was On A Sitcom

Eden Sher

TLP Solo show, Storytelling

A show about finding out who you are when your TV show ends and your "life"... begins? Debut Fringe show from the star of ABC's The Middle.

Eleanor Morton: The Ill Advised Character Show

Eleanor Morton / The Stand Comedy Club

MP Storytelling

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Turret)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 20:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,16-17,21-24,28 20:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Art of Comedy in association with Morgwyn's Marvellous Media

L Stand-Up, Compilation

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 titters.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug

Aug

Stand-up, writer and actor Eleanor Morton presents a brand-new one-off character show, displaying a full range of accents and coats for one night only.

The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

Aug 14 18:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Eleanor Morton: Work in Progress

Eleanor Morton

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

Stand-up Eleanor Morton presents new ideas as she works towards her next show. 'She quietly commanded her hour with all the skill of the internet famous star she has become' SSSS (One4Review.co.uk).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 3-27 17:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Edinburgh Comedy Allstars

Underbelly Productions N

Stand-Up

The biggest, brightest comedians at the Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. A one-stop shop for your comedy fix right in the Festival's beating heart. Every show sold out since 2017!

Elf and Duffy: Heist

Elf Lyons and Duffy

TFNP d/Deaf-led

A ridiculous bank heist conducted in Visual Vernacular, British Sign Language with very silly and violent live sound foley. 'Praise her genius and go' SSSSS (Telegraph for Elf Lyons' Raven). Edinburgh Comedy Best Show nominee. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5 B

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

XAug 4 23:15(1h) £13.00 Aug 5,11-12,18-19,25-26 23:15(1h)

Egg: Absolutely Fine

Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management

LP

Sketch Show, Artist(s) of Colour

A fresh new show from two fresh young gals who, honestly, are absolutely fine. EGG are Anna Leong Brophy (Shadow and Bone, This Is Going to Hurt) and Emily Lloyd-Saini (Code 404, Catastrophe). SSSS (Fest). SSSS (List).

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Eleanor Conway: Oversharing with Strangers

Eleanor Conway

Improv, Interactive

With over 100 million views online for her off-the-cuff street interviews, join this award-winning stand-up in an hour's worth of improvised, unhinged crowd work. Never the same show twice. Oversharing guaranteed.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

X Aug 3-5 21:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 6,8-13,15-20,22-27 21:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty to Me

Eleanor Conway N Stand-Up

An award-nominated show about being a child-free badass on the search for orgasm equality, from the internationally touring comic with over 100 million views online.

Aug 2-15 20:40(1h) £10.00

Eliott Simpson: (A)Sexy and I Know It

Sockface Productions / Free Festival

N LGBTQ+, Solo Show

Eliott is asexual. Through gender, stakes, queerness, and cakes, he will widen your eyes to the bizarre life of not wanting sex in a sex-obsessed world! As seen on BBC Scotland. Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room )

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 27 22:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Elliot Steel:

Love and Hate Speech

Off The Kerb Productions

TLP Solo Show, Stand-Up Comedy's best nepo baby (and there's a lot) returns to the Fringe with a new hilarious show. 'He is confident... his observations are sharp... and his delivery skills are excellent' (FringeReview.co.uk).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 21:55(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 21:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Eme Essien: Fine Print

So Comedy and Broken Robot Productions

TMP Solo Show

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

XAug 3-5 19:00(1h) Aug 6,8-13,15-20,22-27 19:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

In this hour of captivating storytelling and hilarious sketches, Eme explores where we’re all going wrong, and how we level up? ‘With charm and talent... Essien’s one to watch’ (VoiceMag.uk). ‘A bright, lively presence' (Chortle.co.uk).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 16:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 16:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Emily Walsh: Dad Girl

Emily Walsh

TFMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Emily doesn't know if she wants kids, but given the choice she'd be the dad. Join her on a hilariously dark journey through gender norms, supportive partners and parenting herself while she figures it out.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (Just The Meeting Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Aug 3-13,15-27 17:50(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket

to

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae

Brett Vincent for GetComedy

TLP Stand-Up

The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2022 is back with a new show taking us through the life he led that brought him to the stage, via his work history. 'Side-splittingly funny. Roaring laughs' (Independent).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 18:10(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:10(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 18:10(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman...

Rick Molland, Danny O'Brien and Billy Kirkwood

TMP Stand-Up, Compilation

A triple-headline show from an Englishman, Rick Molland 'comedy genius' (MumbleComedy.net), an Irishman, Danny O'Brien 'uproariously funny' (Independent), and a Scotsman, Billy Kirkwood 'Glaswegian Peter Kay' (Chortle.co.uk).

Guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious banter.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 19:45(50m) £10.00

Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24,27 19:45(50m) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Eric Rushton: Not That Deep

Ingenious Fools and InterTalent

L Solo Show, Stand-Up

Best New Show Nominee 2023 (Leicester Comedy Festival). The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year returns to the Fringe. Less about death than his first show and more about dolphins. 'Reminiscent of Sean Lock' (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 15:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Eric's Tales of the Sea – A Submariner's Yarn Eric

TFK Storytelling, True-Life

Award-winning Fringe favourite since 2008. Insider's view of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Poignant and unique. 'Mesmerising' (Guardian). 'Quietly wonderful show' SSSS (Times). 'One in a million show' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 4 14:50(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 5-6 14:50(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)

Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 14:50(1h) £9.50 (£7.50)

Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 14:50(1h) £10.50 (£9.00)

Erin McKinnie and Fearghas Kelly: Stragglers

Erin McKinnie and Fearghas Kelly

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Don’t go home yet, stay out with two of Scotland’s hottest rising stand-up stars in this spectacular split-bill of award-shortlisted comedy! ‘Emerging talent’ (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)

B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5

Aug 4-13,15-27 23:15(45m) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug 4-12 21:15(50m) £10.00

Escape Velocity

Pete

Glismann

Escape Velocity: an anecdotal, confessional, funny story of a rocket scientist's journey through sex addiction.

Ew Girl, You Nasty

Katharyn Henson / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

Aug 3-27 21:00(1h)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Europe's Most Wanted! East-West Comedy / Free Festival N

Stand-Up, Compilation

After a sold-out run in 2022, the showcase of European comedy talent is back! Featuring top comedians from Europe, comedians who have been to Europe, comedians who know where Europe is on the map... and some Americans.

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Eva Bindeman: Semi Killer

Eva Bindeman

TFM Solo Show, Alternative Comedy

Eva Bindeman has made it to every comedy semi-final and no further. This semi-professional comedian has one last attempt to become a winner – putting on her own show with only one contestant: Herself.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Take a gonzo dive into a world of sex dungeons, meth and more with NYC comedian Katharyn Henson. Described as 'brilliant brutality' by The Scotsman, you won't see many shows this scandalous, smutty and smart!

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 4-14,16-27 19:30(1h) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Faces of Glasgow

Faces of Glasgow / PBH’s Free Fringe

N Dark Comedy, LGBTQ+

Vile, vulgar and scabrous, there is an indefatigable sense of humour that accompanies the Glasgow city life queer and outrageous: this is a show whose satiric scope is as wide as the gap in Scottish Education.

PBH’s Free Fringe @ The Street (The Street) B 0131 226 0000 V 239 G C5 Aug

Failed by Design

Failed Theatre

TK Theatre, Interactive

Help award-winning comedians build a new invention to save the world in this chaotic show. After selling out Dublin Fringe and appearing on Virgin Television this is 'a masterclass in comedy' (FringeBiscuit.com).

'Visionary storytelling' (Lisa McGee).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2

XAug 3-4 16:10(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

XAug 3 13:20(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 4-13,15-19 13:20(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) Buy

Eve Ellenbogen: Dead Mom Stuff

Eve Ellenbogen / Free Festival

FMP Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Eve would tell you almost anything, unless you asked about her dead mom. After 30 years, she's finally aiming her comedic lens at the past, using humour to face the pain and tell the truth.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 16:10(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Fake Jews

James Regal and Luke Meginsky

N Stand-Up

When is a Jew not a Jew? Luke Messina Meginsky and James Regal struggle with their cultural identity for your amusement. Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Aug 3-13,15-27 16:35(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

An Evening of Mayhem with Megan Stalter

Soho Theatre

M Stand-Up, Solo Show

Megan Stalter (incredible comedian, curious author, plus-size model) invites you for an evening of mischief and play.

Megan delights every crowd and leaves them saying, wait is she okay?

Aug 16-27 18:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The Fannies One Night Stand!

Jojo Sutherland and Susan Morrison / The Stand Comedy Club

FN Stand-Up

Jojo Sutherland and Susan Morrison – two grand dames at the top of their games take on life from PMT to HRT. You’ll deepen those laugh lines but who cares?! Not this pair.

The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

XAug 12-13 20:30(1h) £12.00 Aug 14-17,21-23 20:30(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)

Aug 18-20,25-27 20:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)

An Evening with Michael Fry and Killian Sundermann

The Collaborations Agency LTD

M Musical Comedy

Experience a unique and occasionally surreal evening of laughter from Ireland's favourite internet comedians Michael Fry and Killian Sundermann, bringing their jokes, sketches and tunes live on stage.

Fast Fringe

Chortle in association with Gag Reflex

TM Stand-Up, Variety

So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts handpicked by leading comedy website Chortle, perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. A gloriously entertaining festival smörgåsbord!

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome)

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Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room)

28

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Aug 15-17,21-24,28 16:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 16:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 10-15 15:00(1h)

Fat, Femme and Crippled

Alex Gibbon / Free Festival

MP LGBTQ+

Fat, Femme and Crippled sees Alex driving their mobility scooter on the intersection between disability and queer culture. Come and see the new media darling for queer disabled negligence and leave feeling delighted, disgusted, and titillated.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Femme Natale Theatre

Iona Productions

FMP Sketch Show

Hilariously truthful, this NZ comedy sketch show is an unapologetically comic peek into the world of parenting. What comes before, during and after in this rambunctious mix of original songs and sketches. The best contraceptive in town! Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

220 1212 V 288 G

Fever Peach: Intense Goblin

Nightmare Woman

Sweet Productions

TFN Poetry, Music

Dundee's loudest band per capita, bringing freshly squeezed and off-beat surrealist comedy, heartfelt poetry and juicy jams. Intense Goblin Nightmare Woman summons tear jerkers, floor-fillers, and genre-bending bops to shake your peach too.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 20:10(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Film Club: An Improvised Comedy

Film Club: The Improvised Comedy

L Improv

An improvised sketch show recreating the high-stakes scenes from your favourite movies. See us light up the stage with "authentic" drama... and then subvert it in a way only improv comedy can!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Fiona Allen: On The Run

Strip Light Productions

TKP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Fiona has two Emmys and three kids, she loves them all equally, but the Emmys were there first... Star of groundbreaking sketch group Smack The Pony brings her debut hour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Aug 3-13 12:50(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Filthy Funny Females

Katharyn Henson / Free Festival

N

Stand-Up, Storytelling

An outrageous hour of comedy served to you by a selection of female comedians from across the globe. NYC comedian Katharyn Henson presents a filthy frenzy of the funniest female voices at the Fringe.

Aug 4-14,16-27 21:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Finlay and Joe: Past Our Bedtime

Finlay and Joe

TKP Sketch Show

Finlay and Joe are tired. Tired of the world and its injustices, but mainly of performing sketch comedy. So they're off to bed, if only they could stop dreaming up hilarious brand-new sketches together.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)

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XAug 2-4 14:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 14:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20 16:15(1h) £12.50 (£11.00)

Fiona Ridgewell: No-Nonsense

Fiona Ridgewell / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Debut hour. Expect laughs, revelations, the solution to fracking... OK, not the last one but Fiona is an optimist! A Funny Women finalist, her 2020 show Contender was nominated at LCF. 'Direct cheeky sense of humour' (Chortle.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5 Aug

First Thing (Work in Progress by Daniel Kitson)

Daniel Kitson

TMP Theatre, Storytelling

Daniel Kitson returns to Roundabout with the first steps towards something. It’s barely April when writing, so he’s not had the idea yet but it will definitely be all done by noon. ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C

First World Eyebrows

Alvin Liu

NP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

London-based Chinese comedian Alvin Liu's highly anticipated debut show delivers distinctive cultural humour with his playful views on China and the UK. 'Potent imagery, authenticity, perverse logic and volatility' (Bobby Carroll, Comedy.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)

B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3

Aug 3-16 19:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Five Mugs, No Tea

Emma Corbett, Dan McKenna, Andrew Burnett, Calvin Jones

NP Stand-Up

We learned together, we laughed together and now we are doing the Edinburgh Festival Fringe together. An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman, finally in the same bar as a therapist. Special guest daily.

Leith Depot (Leith Depot)

B 0131 555 4738 V 214 G LEITH C2

Aug 15-27 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 17,21 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Flat and the Curves: Divadom

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TM Cabaret

The Chortle Award 2023 nominees bring you their glittery comedy cabaret of unbridled fun. The powerhouse quartet bring you original songs celebrating sex and sisterhood in this bra-burning hour of mischief. 'Electrifying' (Sunday Express).

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome)

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XAug 2-3 21:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:50(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 21:50(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Go ahead and #FillYerBoots

Comedy Follow us @edfringe

Foil Arms and Hog: Hogwash

Aviary Talent

L Sketch Show

The top-selling show of 2022 is back for five nights only! Hogwash returns as a full tour-length show (two hours, including interval). 'Cracking sketches with performances to match' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Very funny' (Rowan Atkinson).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Folk’n’TikTok

Eric Gudmunsen

NP Folk, Music

Imagine the trauma of becoming a sexagenarian TikTok sensation. A blend of stand-up, original folk songs to make you think, and original comedy songs to make your belly laugh. Starring the late great celtic troubadour extraordinaire, Eric Gudmunsen.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Footlights: Leftovers

Cambridge Footlights

TFLP Sketch Show

Leftovers is an exciting and eclectic ensemble sketch show that spotlights some of the very best sketches from an all-Footlights cast. Featuring the Coldplay tribute band Fourplay, Paddington (but he’s a sloth), and... meatloaf. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Found Our Funny Find Your Funny

FM Stand-Up

Barcelona's hottest new comedians have Found their Funny, packed it in a bag and brought it all the way to the Fringe for a unique hour of hilarious stand-up comedy with a truly international flavour!

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Four Big Cs Simon Says Productions M Dark Comedy, Stand-Up

Simon’s journey into stand-up has been far from easy. Hear all about it in Four Big Cs: A tale of comedy, Covid, cancer and some complete and utter c*nts! 'A genuinely funny bloke' (Geoff Norcott).

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 Aug

Foxdog Studios: Robo Bingo

Foxdog Studios

TLP Interactive

Bingo meets tech. Join IT consultants Lloyd and Pete in this interactive show for introverts. Expect robots, comedy and chaos. Play along on your charged phone (but in a fun way).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Francis Breen: White

Beard in Jar Productions

TFMP Stand-Up, Absurdist

The year is 2023, a white man does stand-up comedy?

What?! In this case he's a man in a cheap white suit daubed in white paint. For lovers of the absurd.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 7,12-13,19-20,26-27 16:40(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 8-11,15-18,21-25 16:40(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.

Frank Lavender: Be Funny

Frank Lavender

TFNP Character Comedy, Cabaret

Club-comic Frank Lavender springs forward from the smoky concert halls of yesteryear offering modern audiences one promise: a laugh a minute or their money back. The pressure is on! 'Pin-sharp material' (Scotsman).

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)

B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5

XAug 3-6 17:00(1h) £4.00 Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 17:00(1h) £5.00

Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 17:00(1h) £6.50

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Frank Sanazi's Comedy Blitzkrieg

Peter Perké Productions

FN Character Comedy, Dark Comedy

Experience a full-on comedy attack of the senses as Frank brings his unrelenting mix of dark humour and extreme renditions back to Edinburgh, to mock dictatorship through satire and hilarious musical numbers.

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 8-10,13,16-17,23-24 21:00(55m) £12.00 (£10.00 SDO)

Aug 11-12,18-19,25-26 21:00(55m) £15.00 (£12.00 SDO)

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt

Frank Skinner

LP Stand-Up

A highly anticipated brand-new hour from comic legend Frank Skinner ('king of stand-up' (Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard)), following his sell-out hit Showbiz. 'Real stand-up, real lightness of touch, real joy...' (Times).

Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623

Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame

Lisa Richards

M Stand-Up

These are the final performances of last year's show! Frankie Boyle suppresses his overarching sense of futility and horror to tell jokes for an hour in the final days of organised human life.

Rooms (Music Hall)

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Free Footlights

Cambridge Footlights

TFL

Returning for another year, Free Footlights brings the group for an hour of stand-up, songs, sketches and more. Catch these rising stars of the comedy world for free before they hit our screens!

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Porch)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4

Aug 3-13,15-27 22:10(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Free Medical Advice

MDs Comedy Revue

MP Dark Comedy, Sketch Show

An NHS staff room. Another normal shift. What could possibly go wrong? UCL's funniest medical students are back with a show inspired by real-life NHS stories. Laugh, cry, and most importantly, receive some Free Medical Advice! Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

French Bashing by a Frenchman!

Francis Renaud

TFNP Storytelling, Solo Show

Stop the virus! The English invented baked beans as a welcome addition to an overcooked, cold toast breakfast... while the French invented the proper approach to love – the tongue! Come and learn more.

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4

Freya Parker: It Ain't Easy Being Cheeky

Show And Tell in association with Curtis Brown

TLP Stand-Up, Solo Show

It's hard to be a little cheeky guy when it's raining trauma! Hehehehe. Debut show from 50% of sketch duo Lazy Susan. As seen in The Mash Report (BBC) and Jurrassic World: Dominion. Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 17:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

£13.00 (£12.00)

Friend (The One with Gunther)

Brendan Murphy's Worldwide Comedy Award Winner presented by James Seabright

TK Compilation, Character Comedy

One barista, 10 seasons, 70 minutes! All 236 episodes of Friends retold through the eyes of Gunther, Central Perk's own "seventh friend". 'Must-see for old and new fans' SSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Riotously funny' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28

X Aug 2-4 16:00(1h10m) £10.00

Aug 5-6,10,14-15,17,21-22,24 16:00(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

The Friendship Recession

Paul Johnson

TFKP Storytelling

One in six men don't have a close friend. Father and son comics Paul and Paul examine the decline of male friendship from a Gen X and Z perspective, and look at famous friendships.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 4-13,16-20,22-27 19:20(1h) £8.00

Funny Cluckers – Best of the Fest

Some Funny Cluckers

N Compilation, Stand-Up

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. Cockmungously not suitable for the family.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 5-19 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Furious Emily Fury Daly

FNP Storytelling, Solo Show

Hello! Hi! Over here! You are invited to a fast-paced, zany, and wildly funny 45 minutes all about generational female fury. 'Funny and charismatic... it feels like you're catching up with an old high school friend' (RNDYoungHowze.tumblr.com).

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19,21-26 17:15(45m) £5.00 (£3.00)

Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble

Mr Tit aka Piotr Sikora

NP Clown, Alternative Comedy

A solo punk-rock comedy of Furiozo, aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. A spectacle of rage and fury without a single word. Original work from Polish clown – Piotr Sikora.

Live fast. Die. '9.5/10' (Kicket.com).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-13,15-20,22-27 01:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Gabby Killick: Conversations With My Agent

Gabby Killick

TNP Character Comedy, Stand-Up

'Don't joke about that, you don't want to be cancelled!'

Gabby's agent hissed down the phone. Gabby certainly won't be muzzled though. Hilarious comedy, edgy characters and some uncomfortable truths.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge)

Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn and Portered

Gail Porter

TLP Neurodiversity-led, Stand-Up

She's been famous, she's been homeless, she's been sectioned with two guys who both claimed to be Jesus. Now she's won a BAFTA for "being mental"

(Being Gail Porter 2020) it's time to laugh. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

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Gareth

Mutch: Belter

Gareth Mutch / Blue Jeans Management / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Stand-Up

Clinging onto his 20s, the Scottish powerhouse reflects on millennials and what his generation have been up to (vaping, mostly). Stories of misplaced tattoos, random encounters, a change of identity and being fat-shamed by his own clothes.

The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

Gareth Waugh – Wouldni Be Me

Gareth Waugh / The Stand Comedy Club

TFLP Stand-Up, Solo Show

The adventures and hilarious mishaps of a new dad. Opened for Daniel Sloss, Katherine Ryan and John Bishop. 'Loads and loads of laughs' SSSS½ (One4review.co.uk). 'This is proper stand-up... Excellent!' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Smart, witty... very funny!' (Scotsman).

The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

The Gargle: Live Alice Fraser and friends – The Bugle / The Stand Comedy Club

FMP Political, Satire

The hit news podcast from The Bugle, hosted by Alice Fraser, comes to The Stand for two live shows with topical comedy and brilliant guests, with one special rule: No politics!

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Garrett Millerick: Never Had It So Good Strip Light Productions

I’m sick of everyone moaning, so I’ve written a show about how bloody great everything is. I’m very good at stand-up, I’m actually one of the best at it. Seriously, Google me. Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

Just the Tonic

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! For two nights only! Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the

Gary Little Still Here

Gary Little

TFMP Storytelling

If you've seen Gary before you know what to expect. If not then you're in for a treat! 'A master storyteller. Runs rings round his comedy peers' (Herald). 'Born raconteur' (Scotsman). 'A f*cking riot' (Bill Burr).

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Gary: Tank Commander – Gary Talks (Yous Listen)

Mick Perrin Worldwide

LP Character Comedy, In Conversation

Hiya! It's me, Gary, and I've listened to fans sayin', 'Gary, you're amazin', dae a chat show!' Sooo... ah huv! It's gonna have brilliant guests, and me! Ah love chattin'! Yous listen!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall) B 0131 622 6552 V 14

2 Aug

Gaslighting Is My Love Language

Fielding Edlow

TFLP Solo Show, Stand-Up

Comedian Fielding Edlow (Bojack Horseman) is an intimacy-avoidant woman who just wanted a boyfriend but ended up in a 13-year marriage/light hostage situation. 'Virtuoso material' (Variety).

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre

(Just The Meeting Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Aug 3-13 19:10(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Gavin Webster

TFNP Stand-Up

Gavin Webster: Proper Jokes. A stand-up show punctuated with jokes, routines, set pieces and crash-bang-wallop gags. Also surrealism, hard-hitting satire, filth and comedy songs, it's got the lot.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)

Aug 4-13,15-28 13:30(55m) £5.00 Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay

What You

Gavin Webster / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Stand-Up, Satire

Remember the good old days when you were allowed to say anything you liked and got no trouble for it? Me neither. ‘Funny, clever, brilliantly observed’ (Scotsman). The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2)

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Aug 3 17:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-13,15-27

FitXander NP LGBTQ+, Stand-Up

If you can’t hate yourself, how the hell you gonna hate anyone else? Makes you laugh. Makes you think. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

4-12 19:15(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

The Generation Gap (WIP)

Ryan Mold / Free Festival

N Stand-Up

A show about growing up with grandparents as legal guardians. In the mid-80s, from six months old I was guided into adulthood by two 70 year olds with no understanding of modern living or technology.

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

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Gentrif*cked (Work in Progress)

Backbone TFC

TFNP Stand-Up

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Aug 15-27 18:00(45m) £10.00 (£5.00)

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke

Live Nation in association with Sophie

Chapman Talent

MP Stand-Up

Star of HIGNFY, Live at the Apollo, The Last Leg and more.

Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. SSSS (Times).

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Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 14-16 17:20(1h) £13.50 (£12.50) Aug 17,21-24 17:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Forth Bridges Crail, East Neuk of Fife

on our website Comedy For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000 87 Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details

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The George Lucas Talk Show

The George Lucas Talk Show

L In Conversation, Film

Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) is George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, interviewing guests like a "normal talk show". He's joined by sidekick Watto (Griffin Newman) and producer Patrick Cotnoir. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

George Zacharopoulos: Wonderland

Mick Perrin Worldwide

TMP Stand-Up

George found himself falling head over heels for Alice, straight down a rabbit hole of fantasy and delusion. As seen on ITV, BBC One, Sky and Dave. 'Truly terrific' SSSS (Melbourne Herald). SSSS½ (Perth Fringe). Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 20:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

George-prov: An Improvised Theatrical Experience

The George Lucas Talk Show

LP Improv

Retired filmmaker George Lucas (seen in the long-running cult show, The George Lucas Talk Show) performs a partially interactive, fully improvised one-person theatrical experience using a digital avatar with help from analogue performer Connor Ratliff.

Geraldine Hickey: Of Course We've Got Horses

Geraldine Hickey

TL Stand-Up, Solo Show

Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Best Show Award. Filled with stories acknowledging and enjoying new-found privileges, like getting married and being able to buy a nice camera to take photos of birds.

George Square (The Box)

Gerry Carroll – Young

Gerry Carroll

TLP Clown

Gerry Carroll – Young. Meet a wrinkly old man who made a solo clown play to understand how that happened to him. Gerry's an old Irish legend. Includes singing, dancing and laughter!

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:05(55m) £13.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-10,14-17,21-24 13:05(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Get Blessed!

Niamh Denyer

TKP Character Comedy

Put the fun back into funeral! Award-winning writer-performer Niamh Denyer is funeral celebrant Áine Reilly. Become Áine's student and learn to turn human ash into cash!

'Most natural comedic actress I've seen on the Irish stage' (Dublin Gazette).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 13:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 13:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Ginny

Hogan:

Ginny Hogan

TMP Stand-Up

Regression

Viral Twitter sensation, comedian and data scientist Ginny Hogan takes you on a decade-long drunken road trip as she attempts to crunch the numbers to get her dream life by the time she's 30.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

XAug 2-4 13:40(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 13:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Glass Crumpet's Sketch Show

Glass Crumpet

KP Sketch show

Glass Crumpet presents an all-new sketch show, based on the mishaps and foibles of a disgraced detective. With mystery, danger and suspense, can our disgraced hero navigate his way through life, turmoil and adventure?

Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Den)

B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3

Glass Crumpet's Stand-Up Show Glass

Glass Crumpet presents a triple bill of brand new stand-up from comedy graduates Will Rice, Tom Roberts and James Tangye. Featuring special guests, Glass Crumpet aims to promote comedy from the working class, to the working. Laughing Horse @ Eastside (The Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 164 G C3

Glenn Moore: Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn

I'm Sixty Moore

Avalon

TL Stand-Up, Solo Show

The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee, Mock the Week and Absolute Radio star's smash-hit 2022 show returns for just 14 shows! SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Glenn Moore: Work in Progress

Avalon

TLP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee, Mock the Week and Absolute Radio star is bringing brand-new material to Edinburgh with a work-in-progress show. SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSSS (Mail on Sunday).

226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 2-3 11:20(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 11:20(1h) £10.00

Aug 9-10,14-15 11:20(1h) £9.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Glenn

Wool:

The Tardigrades Picnic

Brett Vincent for GetComedy

TFNP Stand-Up

It's Glenn's 25th Fringe show. He's played every festival, done loads of telly, made people laugh professionally for 30 years and won't make you sad. You’ll laugh. That sound good? Pre-book now to avoid disappointment.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-14,16-28 20:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00 D)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

The Gong of Edinburgh: Comedy Gong Show

East-West Comedy / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Compilation

Legendary comedy format comes to Edinburgh! Comedians from all over the world will compete against the clock and the audience's patience! They have to be funny – or else they hear the gong!

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Greta Titelman's Exquisite Lies

AEG Presents in association with UTA

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

This delightfully deranged, desperate and slightly disgusting storytelling show thrillingly and intimately investigates the most dramatic person in Grace's life – herself. Star of Search Party, Shrill, Together Together.

Aug 3-27 23:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The GottaGo Room: An Escaping-a-Room Thingy

Jason Weitzman

L Immersive, Alternative Comedy

The GottaGo Room is a fake immersive escape room comedy show. It's the perfect show if you want to feel like you're being kidnapped and forced to do puzzles. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5

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Grace Campbell: A Show About More Me(n)

Mick Perrin Worldwide

M Stand-Up

Grace returns with her hit show, A Show About Me(n), with some brand-new material never heard before!

'We're watching a superstar in the making' SSSS½ (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Metro). SSSS (VoiceMag.uk).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 12-17 17:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)

The

Grand Return of the Edinburgh Revue

Edinburgh University Comedy Society: The Revue

FMP Stand-Up, Sketch Show

Edinburgh’s best homegrown student comedy show returns! Featuring Edinburgh’s finest up-and-coming comics, witness the Edinburgh Revue’s triumphant return to Fringe! Love stand-up, sketches, and performers with crippling student debt? We've got you covered!

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 14-19,21-27 14:00(1h) £3.00 (£2.00)

Great Sketchpectations Exeter Comedy

Society

FKP Sketch Show

The Exeter Comedy Society is back after last year's sell-out run to showcase the best and brightest in sketch performance! And if you still need convincing – the venue has a bar. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 16:00(40m) £5.00 (£3.00)

Gremlin Head

Andy Casper / Free Festival NP

Gremlin Head is a stand-up comedy show about OCD and intrusive thoughts and the guilt that they cause us. Andy Casper won the 2022 Clubbie for Most Dedicated to Nonsense. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 3-9,11-27 13:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Grotto

Notional Theatre

TM Character Comedy, Stand-Up

A legendary figure is in for out-of-season rehab. The real thing, or another unemployed actor between Santa gigs?

A cracker of salacious secrets and naff Xmas rapping zhuzhed with a bijou touch of drag. Seeing is believing. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

Grubby

Little Mitts:

Grubby Little Mitts

Hello, Hi

TL New Writing, Theatre

Traverse the perils of employment, friendship and love; be dazzled with ear-splitting music; try not to be sick if you see too much flesh. Biting sketch comedy at breakneck speed. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Gus Lymburn and Jay Lafferty: Club Sets

Watch This Space Productions

TFL Stand-Up, Compilation

In a festival that pours scorn on comedy without a poignant ending, one show dares to celebrate the purity of the undiluted, unadulterated and altogether far funnier club set. Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-21,23-27 16:30(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Gyles Brandreth Can't Stop Talking! Bound and Gagged Comedy

TKP Theatre, Storytelling

He won't stop talking! In his hilarious new show, the Celebrity Gogglebox, This Morning and Just A Minute star tries to work out why. Five-star reviews, sell-out shows. 'Absolute joy' (Scotsman). 'Wildly funny' (Daily Mail). Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 16:00(1h) £13.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £22.00 (£21.00) Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 16:00(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)

Hal Cruttenden:

It's Best You Hear It From Me

Blue Book Artist Management

L Stand-Up, Storytelling

Last year's critically acclaimed show is back and a year on after his wife left, there's still so much more to laugh about. A repair shop for broken hearts. SSSSS (Mirror). Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 17,21-24 17:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 17:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Harriet Kemsley: Work in Progress

United Agents

NP Solo Show, Stand-Up

Star of Live at the Apollo, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Hypothetical, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the surveillance camera when she forgot to pay for petrol.

SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Guardian).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

Harry Potter or My Girlfriend... Who Do

I Love More?

Aaron Simmonds / PBH's Free Fringe

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

Aaron Simmonds loves Harry Potter (but not the author) but has he fallen in love with a Muggle? Can he turn his back on Hogwarts for his relationship? Could you?

PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave)

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Harry

Stachini – Grenade

Harry Stachini

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Most of us are carrying honesty grenades. Pulling the pin on mine, destroyed an eight-year relationship, a mortgage, and a whippet. Stachini serves-up an hour of hilarious stand-up.

must see act’ (Spotlight Comedy).

Harun Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism

Harun Musho'd / PBH’s Free Fringe

M Stand-Up, Political

Harun Musho'd is an Arabic name. Bad news: I have a rucksack. If you don't like that joke, don't come along. 'Excellent show. Sharp and witty... a rising star' (FringeReview.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends (Downstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 96 G D4 Aug

Hate 'n' Live

Go Faster Productions

TFM Improv, Dark Comedy

The Edinburgh late-night institution and antidote to woke comedy returns. Four comedians hate on topics suggested by the audience. Different line-up every night. 'Brutally funny... absolutely brilliant!' (Scotsman). Warning: Not for the easily offended.

Aug 3-13,15-27 22:45(1h) £8.00

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Healing King Herod

Riss Obolensky and Eloïse Poulton

L Clown, Drag

King Herod, who Massacred the Innocents, now leads a self-development pyramid scheme. The audience transforms from ancient soldiers into modern clients in this drag-clown interactive therapy session. 'Funny, memorable, bold' SSSS½ (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Side-splitting laughs' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Aug 16-17,22-24 21:40(1h) £10.50 (£9.50) Aug 18-20,25-27 21:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Heidi Regan: Finding an Inner Peace That All Your Friends Will Envy

Heidi Regan / PBH's Free Fringe

nP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

I've used half my word count on the title so I'll just add that this is a silly show that will teach you the meaning of life.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-13,15-27 16:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 14-27 16:45(1h) £10.00

Helen

Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess

MP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Star of Live at the Apollo, brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Helen Duff: Lullabies

Helen Duff

MP Storytelling, Clown

A controlled implosion of chaotic beauty. Helen had a baby. Strap in. As seen on The Mash Report and The Emily Atack Show. 'Bold, subversive, very funny' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Shameless, boldly ridiculous, embarrassingly funny' SSSS (TheAustraliaTimes.com).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5

Aug 14 16:25(1h) £7.00

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5

Aug 15 15:20(1h) £7.00 Aug 16 16:45(1h) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut

Henry Ginsberg

NP Stand-Up

Henry Ginsberg presents a brand-new hour of stand-up, musing on toxic masculinity, loneliness and whether it’s possible for individual body parts to be racist? 'Hinting at emotional bleakness, but in a fun way' (Chortle.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-20,22-27 20:40(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can

options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Henry Ginsberg’s Hyper Masculine Cookery Show

Henry Ginsberg

Henry Ginsberg presents a guide to all things gastronomical. Topics covered will include the inner workings of pub kitchens, flirtations with veganism, buffet strategy and the frankly offensive state of store bought falafel.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-20,22-27 13:10(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Holly Spillar: Hole

Holly Spillar

TM Alternative Comedy, Character

Comedy

After a diagnosis of vaginismus (a condition preventing penetrative sex), Hole showcases the determination of one comedian to achieve the basic, beige sex life of her dreams, with only a little red loop pedal for company.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup) B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Hooked: Mr Sister

Hooked

TFMP Sketch Show, Character Comedy

Holly and Brooke are Hooked on each other. Watch the duo take you through the vows they've taken to be besties forever. Mix of sketch and character comedy that's truly a 'spectacle of imagination and comedy' (FunnyWomen.com). Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

13:05(1h) £7.50

Horatio Gould: Sweet Prince

Horatio Gould

MP Satire, Stand-Up

Join viral sensation Horatio Gould (50 million views online) for his hotly anticipated debut hour. Tour support for Frankie Boyle. ‘The most exciting comedic mind this country’s seen since Chris Morris’ (Fin Taylor).

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 20:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

How (Not) to Cope – WIP

Isaac Kean

TFM Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

How (Not) to Cope is a stand-up comedy show about grief, how it can be better or worse and, most importantly, how it can be very funny.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

How to Cheat on Your Husband

Luana Elena Matei

TFNP Dark Comedy, Storytelling

A cheater's guide to love. Jokes on family, therapy, love, sex, marriage, divorce, cheating and death. Luana will make you laugh, rethink your marriage and act like the anti-Cupid. Be prepared!!

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

Aug 3-4 13:50(50m) £5.00 Aug 5-12,15-27 13:50(50m) £7.00 (£5.00)

How to Eat a Bear

Crafty McVillain

FL Theatre, Alternative Comedy

Mark and Dave set out to prove they are adults by doing the most obvious thing: eating a bear. Will they succeed? Will society accept them? Well, you'll laugh at them, that's for sure.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

How to Flirt: The TED XXX Talk

HÄUS OF DONS

TNP Alternative Comedy, Drag

How to Flirt with Steve Porters (Lock Up Ur Daughters). Wanna learn to be the ultimate ladies man? Wanna practice going to the next base? Wanna spoon? Don't panic. Steve's got you.

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139

How to Live a Jellicle Life: Life Lessons

from the 2019 Hit Musical Cats

28

How to Write a Eulogy That Kills

Angela Beevers

TL Solo Show, Storytelling

From a producer on Silicon Valley and Beavis and Butt-head comes an irreverent true story about belly dance, cancer, beekeeping, and a psychotic deathbed wish. Winner Encore Producer's Award Hollywood Fringe.

Huge

Davies: Whodunnit

Stamptown Proudly Presents

TMP Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

From Cats Does Countdown, Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominee returns with his highly anticipated second show about murder. Wearable keyboard? Check! Deadpan delivery? Check! Murder? Read the first sentence. No. 1 show in Time Out London. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun!

80s Spectacular

Hypnotist Matt Hale

Tj Magic, Cabaret

Joyful. Crazy. Fun! The unmissable international smash-hit comedy hypnosis show with 80s party vibes. Laugh along, sing along or even star in the show. You choose! All-ages friendly, grab tickets now!

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5

Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 17:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Hysterical Artefacts

Shellshock! Improvised Comedy

FKP Improv

From deep within their museum of curiosities, Shellshock! unveil a hilarious brand new exhibit based on your suggestions! Join us for our 50-minute improvised show to discover the funniest stories that time forgot (because they never really happened)!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-5,7-12 22:15(50m) £7.50 (£6.00)

I Consent

Aunty Ginger

TNP Drag, Cabaret

Do you consent? I Consent is a one hour 18+ Drag comedy and cabaret show starring Aunty Ginger. Expect filth, relationship advice, sex-gone-wrong stories and lessons in glory hole etiquette. Highly interactive, not for the faint hearted!

I'm Sexy and I Know It

Anna Friend

TFMP Character Comedy, Stand-Up

Anna is sexy and she knows it. Or is she? Laugh, cry and dance your arse off as she recounts growing up, coming out and living in a world that judges everything we do.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Ian Smith: Crushing

Strip Light Productions

TNP Stand-Up, Comedy

Multi award-winning comedian Ian Smith (Radio 4’s The News Quiz and Northern News podcast co-host) presents a new show about stress, love and driving a tank with your hairdresser. 'An effortlessly brilliant stand-up show' SSSS (Scotsman). Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Ian Stone Will Make It Better

Ian Stone

MP Satire

Feel like life is getting you down? Ian Stone will make it better. 'Seriously funny' SSSS (Guardian). 'One of the top ten comedians in Britain' SSSS (Independent). Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-13,15-27 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Ibrahem Al Hajjaj: From Riyadh to Edinburgh

Ibrahem Al Hajjaj

TFKP International, Stand-Up

Award-winning Saudi stand-up, actor and musician Ibrahem starred in the film Sattar, premiering in Britain to positive reviews. He also co-founded one of Saudi’s first comedy clubs. This is his first UK gig. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug 8-12 22:55(45m)

Ignacio Lopez – Nine Ig Fails

Ignacio Lopez / A Rush Of Laughter

M Musical Comedy

Following on from his Live at the Apollo debut, Ignacio returns to the Fringe ahead of his UK tour with his latest show Nine Ig Fails.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

I'm Having Distressing Thoughts

Sadia Gordon

FKP New Writing, Dark Comedy

What happens when you love your life and want to be dead? I’m Having Distressing Thoughts is a one-woman dark comedy about asking for help and why adult colouring books are the devil herself.

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 14-26

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

The Impro All Stars

The Impro All Stars

TFKP Improv

After another sell-out run, they're back and still the best in the business! Stephen Frost, Ian Coppinger, Andy Smart and very special guests provide an hour of laughter based on your suggestions.

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Impro Poet Presents: What If History?

CJ Hooper – Impro Poet / PBH's Free Fringe

KP Improv, Historical

Impro Poet Presents: What If History? Does history repeat itself? Not in this show as we take you through possibilities that could have been, suggested by you, performed in rhyme by CJ Hooper.

PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Lothian Rd (The Garage)

B 0131 226 0000 V 102 G E2 2

Improv Cage Match

Glasgow Improv Theatre / PBH's Free Fringe

N Improv, Compilation

Improv Cage Match pits two improv teams against each other, with the audience declaring the winner. Previous teams include Baby Wants Candy, The Free Association and the Glasgow Improv Theatre. An improv show you haven’t seen before.

B 0131 226 0000 V 56 G D4 2 Aug

PBH's Free Fringe @ Subway (Main Room)

Improv Comedy with Box of Frogs

Box of Frogs

FMP Improv

Box of Frogs – improvised scenes, songs and silliness from Birmingham's premier improv-comedy group, based entirely on your suggestions.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Improv Therapy

Megan McCaleb and Jeanette Cerami of Improv Team Culture

TFLP Improv, Variety

This performance is an improvised vaudeville infused with input collected from the audience's true anecdotes. It's a whimsical whirlwind of humour, heartache and the laughtermath that makes up this thing called humanity. theSpaceTriplex (Big) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

In the Sh*t

SEASONS ONE SPIKE ‘A

ROMP THROUGH BUFFY’S LIFE

20:15

3 - 27 Aug (NOT 9/16/21)

SEVENTY Comedy Follow us @edfringe 94

MINUTES Go ahead and #FillYerBoots

Join the Watch This Improv Troupe as they take you on an improvised movie adventure! Featuring live musical accompaniment and buzzers to control the performers, you choose the genre, setting and title and they will do the rest.

Aug 3-15 18:30(1h)

N Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

An anti-coming-of-age stand-up special featuring two quirky gals who’ve found themselves in the sh*t – failed situationships, quarter-life crises, and (traumatic?) childhood memories – infused with ukulele tunes and poetry about poo. Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

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Indonesia Presents (Far) East

Mo Sidik and Guests

FNP Stand-Up, Compilation

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Initial Consult

Sydney actor and comedian Charlotte Grimmer uses musical comedy to unpack the intricate world of a psychology session. 'The show is a genre of its own' (Dad).

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G E5 Aug 4-12 20:45(1h) £13.00 (£9.00 UDOC) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Iraqnophobia (Work in Progress)

FN Stand-Up, Storytelling

It's 20 years since the Iraq War and BBC New Voices winner, Jenan Younis, wants to talk about it plus the 1001 microaggressions she's accumulated over the years. 'Smart comedian... not to be missed!' (List).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2R

XAug 4-5 18:50(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F) Aug 7-12,14-19,21-26 18:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

The Improverts

TFM Improv

The Fringe’s longest-running improvised comedy group returns to its home at Bedlam Theatre for the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe! Expect one hour of fast-paced, witty, and consistently enjoyable short-form comedy, based entirely on audience suggestions! Always different, always funny.

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 23:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 4-27 23:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

In Like Flynn

LP

Jeremy originally wrote a moving show about being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, unfortunately he made a full recovery. So now he's just doing an hour of top quality stand-up and can you put top quality in bold?

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 21-27 23:15(1h) £5.00 (£4.00)

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Aug 22-26 14:20(1h) £6.00 (£4.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Irish Comedy Headliners

FM Stand-Up

Quality stand-up from the Irish comedy scene and beyond. The host will present a selection of established club circuit and breakthrough acts that have just popped over to the Fringe or have their own show.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 10-13,15-27 16:00(55m) £6.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Irish Comedy Invasion

M Compilation, Musical Comedy

Irish Comedy Invasion – 3/4 of Ireland's best festival and circuit acts with their own shows at the Fringe will perform their best sets. Guaranteed carnage.

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-27 13:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Irish Comedy Showcase

Gary Lynch / Free Festival

N Compilation, Dark Comedy

The best Irish comedians, performing their own solo shows, will be doing their very best club sets and will be taking advantage of the very late timeslot to perform comedy that is very un-pre-watershed.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 00:05(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

An Irish Roast

Eddie Mullarkey

NP Storytelling, Stand-up

After a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run last year, Mullarkey brings you a new, frank and very funny hour of observations and adventures. 'Mullarkey certainly knows how to work a crowd' (ThreeWeeks).

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Aug 3-14,16-27 17:00(50m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Is It Just Us?!

MEELAGOOLA / Free Festival

N Sketch Show, Satire

Jaysus, the world’s gone a bit serious lads! Or Is It Just Us?!

A platter of unapologetic, slapstick sketches with outlandish characters. Expect a fast-paced, high-energy, satirical spectacle!

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 12:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

It Just So Happened

Mirth of Forth Productions

TFL Historical, Podcast

The alternative history show. Three stand-up comedians perform history-themed 'on this day' sets before discussing topics from Edinburgh's history with host Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019, 2021, 2022). Recorded for podcast. www.itjustsohappened.co.uk

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-12 10:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)

Italian Stallion Story

Mr Habana

N Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Palermo's candid tales of picking up tourists and getting laid in Rome set the stage for his fascinating life journey. Sex has always been part of his life and his anecdotes are told with rare ease.

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

Aug 3-11 17:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

It's All Gravy

Faux Fox Theatre

MP Stand-Up

It's Sunday. You're at the pub, nursing a stonking hangover and eating your weight in Yorkshire puddings. But... everyone's laughing. It's All Gravy is warm comedy for the salt of the earth.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13 22:10(50m) £3.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug

It's Christmas Time

PARKAS presents Ray Badran and Josh Glanc

FNP Alternative Comedy, Stand-Up

Come celebrate that special time of the year with Santa (Ray Badran) and his Elf (Josh Glanc). Join us and enjoy the Christmas presents, songs, comedy, and quite possibly some partial nudity.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

£10.00 (£9.00)

Ivo Graham: Organised Fun

Off The Kerb Productions

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

After dismantling a barge, doxxing himself in the Doubletree, and blanking on the 1992 Ipswich Town crest (Taskmaster, Off Menu, University Challenge), Ivo ropes his audience into more chaos against the clock. Best Show nominee 2019.

Jacob Hatton: Touchdown!

Jacob Hatton / Free Festival

MP Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Jacob Hatton is a dyspraxic, 30-something, British stand-up with one dream – to score the winning touchdown in the dying seconds of an American football movie. 'Endorphin milking titterfest' SSSS (MumbleComedy.net). Hastings Fringe Best Newcomer finalist.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-15 14:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Jake Baker: Alone Together

Jake Baker

TFKP Stand-Up

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 18:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 18:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

The follow-up to last year's critical indie hit. Expect wit, wisdom and whimsy aplenty. 'Quietly impressive... He has a talent that shouldn't be overlooked' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Endearingly offbeat, an engagingly whimsical mind' SSSS (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3 17:30(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 17:30(1h) £5.00

Buy

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

Aug 6,26 15:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 12,19 23:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Jack Docherty in David Bowie and Me: Parallel Lives

Gilded Balloon

TMP

The BAFTA-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely returns to the festival with a new show about... everything.

'A hugely talented comic performer (Sunday Times). '

A maverick genius' (Herald).

entry

The Jam Society

Jam With Humans

FN Alternative Comedy, Variety

A wild and chaotic alternative extravaganza fresh from Amsterdam's theatres, featuring a parade of smart, silly and sexy international variety acts. Presented by the ridiculous Daniel (by night) and accompanied by a live and high-energy improv band.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 20:30(1h) £9.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,22-24 20:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Jack Traynor and Daniel Petrie: Introducing Two of Scotland's Most Exciting New Stand-Up Comedians

Two undeniable future stars: Cumbernauld's comedy meteor Jack with killer punchlines, and brilliantly surrealist Daniel, 2023’s Leicester Comedian of the Year winner. 'Scarily good' (Daniel Sloss).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B

220

or Pay

V 88 G D5

Jackman and Bones: Framed

J&B Productions

TFLP Sketch Show

A lost masterpiece is being unveiled at the Jackman Art Gallery. But when disaster strikes moments before the big reveal, it's up to gallery attendants Ollie and George to save the day (and their jobs)!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-20 12:40(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug 23-24 01:00(1h45m) £10.00 (£8.00) Buy

Jamali Maddix: Work in Progress

IAM

TM Stand-Up, Solo Show

Jamali Maddix is working up a brand-new hour. Jamali is currently a regular on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and has been seen on Taskmaster (Channel 4) and his critically acclaimed series, Hate Thy Neighbour.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12 22:40(1h) £12.00 Aug 6,9-10,13 22:40(1h) £10.00

Buy

guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the

James Barr: Chains and WIPs

Excite Me

James Barr

M Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

After a five-star, sell-out run at Edinburgh 2022, James is popping to the Free Fringe for an out-of-control hour of work-in-progress jokes. Reviewers not welcome.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 16-27 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

James Cook: Anonymously Viral

James Cook / Free Festival

MP Stand-Up, Storytelling

James has been posting on social media for 15 years hoping that something would go viral. Then it did. So what happens when a tweet blows up and the worst people in the world start replying?

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-15,17-27 17:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

James Nokise: God Damn Fancy Man

James Nokise

L Stand-Up, True-Life

Returning for another year, God Damn Fancy Man is the critically acclaimed show from internationally award-winning comedian James Nokise. Joyful, daring and undeniably sharp, covering a thrilling whirlwind of topics with skilful ease.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

James Nokise – Right About Now

James Nokise / The Stand Comedy Club

TFL International, Political

An electric, joyful hour packed with fun and skewering takes on society, Right About Now is the brand-new show from the award-winning James Nokise. 'A joy to have on stage' SSSSS (Scotsman). The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

Janine Harouni:

Man'oushe

Show And Tell in association with Curtis Brown

TMP Stand-Up

Janine thought she knew her family. Then she took a DNA test and things got messy. The highly anticipated second hour from 2019 Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominee. 'Ready for her Netflix special' SSSSS (Times). SSSS (Scotsman).

Jarred Christmas: Silly Billy

Blue Jeans Management

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Award-winning New Zealand comedian; master of interaction, consummate raconteur. Numerous amazing reviews. Couple of rubbish ones. Heaps of stars. Guaranteed laughs and good times. If you miss this show, who's the real Silly Billy?

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JARUJARU: Arigato 2023

JaruJaru

jP Sketch Show

World premiere of JaruJaru's original sketch format, Two-Person Ensemble Piece Seamlessly playing Different Characters, which they have been experimenting since 2018. JaruJaru presents a silly, hilarious time beyond language barriers! May include highly acclaimed improv sketch from 2022.

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

Phil McIntyre Live by Arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management

TLP Stand-Up

Jason's officially Bionic – ironically of course – as the accident-prone, generally unfortunate gobshite (to no want of his own) is now half man, half machine. Don’t miss this six-million dollar/euro Irish prodigy. Assembly

28

Jay Handley – The White Jesus

Chronicles

Jay Handley / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

Jay Handley performs an hour of material cherry-picked from his last three shows in a deft response to being creatively bereft. 'Can go toe-to-toe with the best stand-up I've seen' (EdFringeReview.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-27 23:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie

Gilded Balloon and Watch This Space Productions

TLP Stand-Up

'One of Scotland's top stand-ups' (Herald). Star of BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking The News performs a new hour, packed with her signature warm wit and razor-sharp observations. Unique telling of a tail as old as time.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans) B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G

2

Jaz Mattu Emerges

Jaz Mattu

TMP Absurdist, Interactive

All Jaz wants is to entertain you. But will he have the courage to do things his way? Or will the pressure to succeed take him down a blind alley? Expect joyful absurdity in Jaz's debut hour.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Jazz Emu: You Shouldn't Have

London Limelight

M Character Comedy, Music

Returning after two sell-out runs at Soho Theatre, global sensation Jazz Emu is back with his virtuoso musical spectacular. 'This is a work of genius' SSSSS (Telegraph). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Jazz Emu's Pleasure Garden

Country Mile Productions

M Musical Comedy, Live Music

Jazz Emu and The Cosmique Perfectión invite you to a concert in their Pleasure Garden. Each night they'll be performing a series of Jazz Emu's finest songs, along with some special guest comedians. Dancing is advised.

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2 Aug

Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

Jazz or a Bucket of Blood

Ange Lavoipierre and Jane Watt

TLP Absurdist, Sketch Show

Yes, obviously, jazz is funny. Then again, so is this bucket of blood we put on the stage. Childhood frenemies Jane Watt and Ange Lavoipierre compete to decide the dominant theme of this farce. Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)

300

jD Shapiro:

If It Ain't Woke Don't

Fix It – Stories from the Hood to Hollywood

Mirth Control

TFLP Storytelling, Stand-Up

jD mixes stories, celebrities and stand-up, and talks about religion, marketing and why he believes wokeism is dangerous. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Jenn Brown: If Truth Be Told

Fringe Management, LLC / Free Festival M Storytelling, Solo Show

Rollicking evening of stories by acclaimed actress and comedienne Jenn Brown examining how truth can play out in a variety of ways. When you're asked to tell the truth, whose truth do you tell?

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

See page 17 for more information

the new, totally unofficial, ginger-inclusive parody sketch show

“A reminder of the comedy songs of Bo Burnham... Hilarious lyrics... Instantly in stitches”

— Varsity

See page 79 for more information

Aug 17-19 15:00(30m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Jeremy Segway: A Life Out of

Balance

The Duncan Brothers

TLP Clown, Theatre

A show dedicated to Mr Segway, the man who invented the Segway, all performed entirely on Segways. 'Incredible... brilliantly, intelligently stupid' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Something extraordinary' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Spirit of the Fringe' (Chortle.co.uk).

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Aug 4-13 20:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Experience the goosebump effe ct!

A study undertaken by Barclaycard and Harvard University* investigated the science behind the ‘goosebump’ effect when watching a gig.

The research found that more than half of the 100 festival goers who wore monitoring devices were susceptible to experiencing goosebumps during live entertainment, with a chill inducing moment most likely to occur within the first minute of a performance. A total of 126 goosebump moments were experienced during the study, averaging at 2.8 per minute.

Collective crowd experience, such as singing and dancing along was also a key factor for delivering the shivers.

If a venue is hosting events containing live music, recorded music or both, they will probably need TheMusicLicence.

After our business costs, music licence fees are distributed to all those involved in making music via our parent companies PPL and PRS for Music. This means that those people who write, perform, compose, record or publish music are fairly paid for their work.

Enjoy your goosebump moments at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year!

Visit p pplprs.co.uk/get-themusiclicence for more information today. 0800 086 8821

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Aug 3-12 20:00(55m) £5.00

Jeromaia Detto: MUSH

Jeromaia Detto

TFM Clown, Sketch Show

Jeromaia Detto (Aus) once believed he could run faster by "swimming" through the air. This is a journey of absurdity exploring the Mush in his brain! Nominated Best Comedy, Sydney Fringe. SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au). SSSS½ (PerthHappenings.com.au).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Aug

Jerry Sadowitz proudly presents...

Last Year's Show!

Jerry Sadowitz

N Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Not For Anyone returns! Please note I might just do card tricks and say nothing for a whole hour or I might just do the usual 'screaming fascist' schtick. Or both. No refunds.

The Queen's Hall (Queen's Hall)

B 0131 668 2019 V 72 G F5 2

Jessie Cave: Work in Progress

Curtis Brown MP Storytelling

Jessie Cave works up a new show about the complexities of motherhood, social anxiety and heartbreak. Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

Jessie

Nixon: Damsel

Jessie Nixon

N Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Jessie Nixon makes her mark with new work-in-progress show, Damsel. A sexy and bombastic new stand-up show from a rising star with an impressive roster of awards and tour support under her belt.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 23:45(50m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

The Jew Rogaine Experience with Josh Edelman

Josh Edelman / PBH's Free Fringe

Stand-Up

This hilarious one-man show from Josh Edelman that tells the story of his experience trying to become a balding, Jewish comedy superstar. 'Best comedy of 2021' (New York Times).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim (Back Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 100 G D5

Aug 5-27 15:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Jim Smith – The Hills Have Ayes

Jim Smith / The Stand Comedy Club

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

Jim Smith returns with his hit comedy show. Whether you live out in the sticks or embrace city life, there’s something for everyone. ‘He is nothing short of superb’ (Scotsman).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall) B 0131 558 9005

JJ Whitehead – White Noise

JJ Whitehead / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Stand-Up

Canadian comic JJ Whitehead's back working with The Stand Comedy Club where his career started. SSSS (List). SSSS (Toronto Sun). SSSS (Edinburgh Evening News). SSSS (Scotsman). 'Blistering, hysterical... the audience lap up every word' (Metro).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Jo Caulfield: Razor-Sharp

Jo Caulfield / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Stand-Up

Pick of Fringe 2022. Comedy award winner 2021. Scathing. Scandalous. Sarcastic. Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, John Bishop Show, Royal Variety Performance.

‘An hour of perfect comedy’ SSSSS (Herald). SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (Observer). Perfect Fringe experience!

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 3)

0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

Jo Griffin: The Power Hour

Jo Griffin

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Reformed people-pleaser Jo is ready to take on big-boy topics, from the world melting to chin-hair plucking. Seen on Channel 4, BBC Three, Dave. Half of Lola and Jo. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (List). SSSS (Fest). Assembly George Square (The Box)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Jocks, Geordies

and Aussies

Dan Willis and Obie / PBH's Free Fringe N Stand-Up, Storytelling

The finest Geordie, Scottish and Australian comedians come together for a fantastic hour of stand-up comedy. Top stars from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. As seen on stage and screen. 'Unpretentious belly-laughs-a-minute' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)

Jodie Mitchell: Becoming John Travulva

TMP LGBTQ+, Stand-Up

Award-winning ‘brilliant... natural comic’ (Guardian) John Travulva joins his tick-box protégé Jodie Mitchell (Comedy Central Live). ‘John’s set is so funny it makes all the comedy in my life up to this point redundant’ (TheatreBubble.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

Jody Kamali: Things We Do for Love

Jody Kamali

TMP Storytelling, Character Comedy

50% Bristolian. 50% Iranian. 103% stupid. A high-energy, physical, bittersweet story about the complexity of Kamali's dual heritage, mixed with the absurdities of love and parenting. 'Demands applause' (Scotsman). 'Unquestionably entertaining' (Chortle.co.uk).

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

2

Joe and Rory: Television 1

Joe and Rory

TMP Sketch Show, Character Comedy

National broadcaster Television 1 has been a proud British institution for 100 years. Join sketch and character comedians Joe and Rory in exploring a centenary of bizarre shows.

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2 X

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)

Joe Jacobs – TurboFleshSuck5000

Joe Jacobs, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions

FNP Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

All new and all Jew. Jacobs is back with a sex-positive, carbon-neutral, HIV-negative comedy hour. Featuring fresh gags and an exciting product launch. As seen on Channel 4. 'The Stormzy of Stand Up' (Chortle.co.uk).

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4 Aug

£10.00

Joe McTernan: Life Advice That Won't Change Your Life

Brett Vincent for GetComedy

TKP Stand-Up

Hugely anticipated debut hour from the Scottish viral sensation who's amassed over 30 million views online. Expect high-energy observational stand-up that's 'sure to delight with amusing frustration' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).

John Hastings: The Times

They Are A John Hastings

Brett Vincent for GetComedy

TFLP Stand-Up

John Hastings, the AGT standing-ovation recipient and God's favourite comedian is back with a hysterical hour about his stupid existence, stupid America and stupid authority figures. SSSSS (Mirror).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

John

Kearns: The Varnishing Days

John Kearns M

I won the Best Newcomer Award at the Fringe ten years ago. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

John Otway

John Otway / PBH's Free Fringe

N Music, Rock

An English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. He has just played his 5,000th gig at The Shepherd's Bush Empire. PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 X

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Buttercup)

£7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Joe Wells: King of the Autistics

Joe Wells / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Neurodiversity-led

Rise up against your neurotypical overlords! 2.5m views for 'having a non-autistic brother'. 'One of my favourite comics' (Frankie Boyle). As seen on BBC Two, BBC Three, Channel 4 and Dave. SSSS (Chortle.co.uk) SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com) SSSSS (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

Joe White: Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry

Tilahun Hailu

TMP Stand-Up

With thousands of tickets sold worldwide and winner of a Best Comedy Weekly Award four years in a row at Fringe World, Joe White is an act not to be missed!

John Robertson's The Dark Room

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TL Game Show, Improv

The crowd is trapped in a live-action videogame! Will you: A) Find light switch? B) Go north? C) Abandon hope?

'Not to be missed' (Guardian). 'Irresistibly dangerous' SSSS (Stage). Winner: Chortle Award.

ThreeWeeks Editors' Choice.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

John Robins: Howl

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd

TLP Stand-Up

Still screaming after all these years. Edinburgh Comedy Award winner. 2023 tour tickets available at JohnRobins.com.

'A masterclass in tempo, tone and character' (Guardian).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 21:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24,28 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

John Franklin: My Dad's Advice

John Franklin

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

A beautifully hilarious stand-up about the memories of his dad's best stories, Netflix star John Franklin intends to keep you laughing as he weaves tales of his father's life advice into his own experiences.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 Aug

20:40(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

'A goosebump-inducing show that lays bare the limits of comedy' (Telegraph).

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5

John Robins: Work in Progress

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd

TLP Stand-Up

Notes on stage? Tick! Breathtaking riff-scenarios? Tick! Bits that don't work? Tick! Witness some progress from Edinburgh Comedy Award winner / fabled digital DJ ahead of his new tour starting September. Tour tickets from JohnRobins.com.

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

John Tothill: The Last Living Libertine

Country Mile Productions

TLP Stand-Up

Join John Tothill for an evening of exaggeration, emancipation and (yes!) dense theoretical speculation in a comedy show all about pleasure. Winner of the 2Northdown New Act Competition 2022. As seen on Hinge. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

0131 556 6550 V 33 G

Johnny White Really-Really: Catland

Johnny White Really-Really

TFU Alternative Comedy

I used to be the best blurb writer in the business, but I'm losing my touch. Now it's all I can do to say 'come see this show,' and even that takes me half the morning.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5

Aug 2-13 13:55(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)

Buy

JoJo

Pat

JoJo Pat

is Sober and Alive

NP Solo Show

Australian comedian white-knuckling sobriety. Often spotted running through the woods at 2am with an estrogen prescription. Did this so you don't have to. Was not paying attention for 39 years.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome

So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions / Siren Talent TMP

The star of BBC's Dead Ringers and The Impressions Show returns to the Fringe with a brand-new hour of comedy. 'Culshaw delivers impressions of extraordinary variety and skill' (Times).

Aug 15-20 22:00(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Jokers in the Pack

The Jokers in the Pack / Free Festival N Stand-Up

Three of the best comedians are hand-picked from the Fringe pack to create a show that is flush with fantastic acts. Every day the deck is shuffled so you're always sure of an ace deal!

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar (Basement)

B 0131 226 0000 V 106 G F3

Aug 3-27 16:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Jon Courtenay: Mental Flavour

So Comedy and Broken Robot Productions

TLP Musical Comedy

Join the BGT winner for an hour of unflinching honesty, comedy and music as he lays back on the couch of Edinburgh, attempting to keep his sanity intact for your entertainment. ‘Show stopping comedy’ (Sun).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 17:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-23 17:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

Jonny & The Baptists: Ten

Thankless Years

Impatient Productions

LP Musical Comedy

The country's best (not most popular) musical comedians present their greatest hits, from a decade of being wildly underappreciated. 'A must-see' SSSSS (Sunday Post). SSSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info).

Jonny

Pelham: Optimism Over Despair

Avalon / Strip Light Productions

TNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Jonny told the nation his biggest secret. He’s pretty sure it was a mistake. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week. SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Times). SSSS (Telegraph).

Jordan Brookes: Snakes for Cats to Watch (Work in Progress)

IAM TM Stand-Up, Solo Show

Some new ideas from the Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2019. 'Sublime lack of self-awareness' SSSSS (List). 'A performer teetering on the brink of sanity' SSSS (Scotsman).

Josh Baulf: Bulldog

Josh Baulf

TMP Stand-Up

Highly anticipated debut from comedian and TikTok star Josh Baulf. Bulldog tackles turning 30, relationships and dogs. 'Very funny' (David Walliams). 'A cross between Micky Flanagan and Russell Howard' (Chortle.co.uk). As seen on BBC Three and ITV.

Cowgate

5-8,11,18-20,25-27 19:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 19:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Josh Elton: Mountain Jew (Plus Support)

Josh Elton / PBH's Free Fringe

MP Stand-Up

Josh Elton's brand of barnstorming comedy is the perfect show to start the day. Razor-sharp jokes, unshakeable confidence and an award-winning comedy mind.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Brewdog Doghouse (Upstairs Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2

Aug 5-8,10-15,17-22,24-27 13:45(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Josh Glanc: Collections 2023

Josh Glanc

FKP

Completely sold out last year, now Aussie oddball Josh

Glanc is back with his best bits for a limited run. 'Master of craze' SSSS (Guardian). 'An extraordinary talent' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Absurd and dynamic’ SSSS (Fest).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 9-10,14-17 15:35(1h) £7.00 Aug 11-13,18-20 15:35(1h) £9.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Josh Jones: Gobsmacked

Off The Kerb Productions

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Brand-new show from everyone's favourite gobby Manc princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards' Best Newcomer nominee. Seen on The Jonathan Ross Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 'Hilarious' SSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).

Julia Masli: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Impatient Productions

MP Clown, Absurdist hahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hihihi hahahahahahahaha hoho hahahhahahaha hehe hahahahahahahahahaha.'Ha' (Guardian). From the legs behind the sell-out hit shows Legs, Logs, and Choosh! SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Skinny). SSSS (List).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug

Julia Stenton and Firuz Ozari: Wolves

Julia Stenton and Firuz Ozari / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 20:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Josh Pugh Parkas presents Josh Pugh

LP Stand-Up, Solo Show

New show from Best Show nominee and as seen on BBC, Channel 4 and Dave, Josh Pugh. 'A stealthy, clever and heartwarming show' SSSS (Guardian). 'Inarguably five stars, destined for the big leagues' (Comedy.co.uk).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

What You Want at the venue

The world insists on underestimating Firuz and Julia, but appearances can be deceiving. Inside them is a hidden darkness they can no longer contain. Expect an hour of acerbic storytelling and cutting jokes.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends (Upstairs)

Julian Stern Keeps Trying

Julian Stern

TFM Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

Julian Stern (Fringe 2022's Absolute Friendship, McSweeney's, Maxim Magazine, Playstation) returns to Fringe with an hour of stand-up and musical comedy about obsessive joy's perseverance over irrational fear. (Don't miss his crowd-favourite songs!) Hill

Juliette Burton: No Brainer

Josh

Weller: Age Against The Machine

Strip Light Productions in association with Avalon Management

TLP Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

Young, dumb and desperate, Josh came to London to “make it big” in music. And then... he didn’t. A love letter to music and a fantastic hour of comedy from an exciting new stand-up.

Ingenious Fools

L Solo Show, Stand-Up

In fixing her broken brain, award-winning comedian Juliette learned lots. Come learn and laugh too. Sold out: Fringe 2015 to 2018. SSSSS (Mirror). SSSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk). 'Joyous' (Times). 'Fringe favourite' (Guardian).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 19:10(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:10(1h) £11.00 (£9.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 19:10(1h) £9.50 (£8.00)

Joy's Bed and Breakfast

Joy's Bed and Breakfast

TM Character Comedy, Absurdist

Welcome to Joy's Bed and Breakfast! Make yourself at home amongst the mess as you join Joy, your batty hostess and her surly butler on their misadventures. There's clown, dance, and endless pillow mints!

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 13:05(55m) £7.00 (£5.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Julia Masli: CHOOSH!

Impatient Productions

K Clown, Absurdist

Edinburgh Fringe 2022's best-reviewed, most in-demand debut returns for a limited run. An absurd homage to migration, a hungry Eastern-European clown voyages to America for a hot dog. SSSSS (LondonTheatre1.com).

SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

B 0131

Karen

Sarah Cameron-West

FMP Theatre, New Writing

Join our heroine on a hilarious rollercoaster of emotions through heartbreak, societal pressure, and office politics which leads her to an explosive finale against her arch-nemesis Karen.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000

Kate Dale:

2

Up to Scratch

Queer Comedy Club

TFNP Stand-Up

Fingering her way through menopause, discovering she's bisexual at 50, facing challenges and joys of age, embracing invisibility, and beginning again. Enjoy a hot flush with Kate while she works it out.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Kate Hammer: Wide Set

Kate Hammer

FM Stand-Up, Storytelling

Through stand-up, stories, bits, jokes and gags (with a minimum of three goofs), Kate will talk about being a weird lady with the heart of a lad and the wide-set V of a fjord.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 15,22 18:30(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 SUD)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Kate Smurthwaite: Fire Snake

PBH's Free Fringe

NP Political, Satire

Kate Smurthwaite invites us to contemplate whether being foot soldiers in the death march of disaster capitalism is really as much fun as we hoped. Join the comedian and activist for a brilliant (achievable) alternative future.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 19:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Kathleen Hughes: One of the Girls (WIP)

Kathleen Hughes

TFNP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

A work-in-progress show about independence and identity from the pretty little head of Kathleen Hughes, 'one of the fastest rising comedy stars' (Jay Lafferty).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)

B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5 Aug

Kathy Maniura:

Objectified

Gilded Balloon and PBJ Management Ltd

TKP Character Comedy, LGBTQ+

Sketch Off winner and So You Think You're Funny finalist

Kathy Maniura brings inanimate objects to life in her debut comedy hour including an annoying paper straw, a desperate electric scooter and a sexy airpod. Pure silliness.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G

£11.00 (£10.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Katy Berry: Diamond Goddess Crystal Pussy

Potential Productions

TFMP Cabaret

Katy Berry has always felt... different. But after learning that her mom slept with Poseidon in the 80s, it all makes sense: she's a demigoddess! Now she's ready to unleash her repressed magic.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3-4 14:10(1h) £4.00 Aug 5-13,16-21,23-27 14:10(1h) £8.00 (£4.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Kelly McCaughan: Catholic Guilt

Kelly McCaughan

TN Solo Show, Clown

Does Jesus’s naked body on the cross make you wet?

*Spoiler alert* So will this show! (No, seriously). All that and more such as: losing our virginity, abortion, bowling trips that lead to impure behavior...

Kenya Handle It?

Vincent Tshaka / Free Festival

NP Artist(s) of Colour, Stand-Up

Kenya handle it?! This show is Kenyan, it's irreverent. Candid. Fresh. Politically incorrect. A glimpse into the absurdity and joy of Kenyan life. This is his life. An uncanny comedy of errors across two countries.

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull (Cellar)

B 0131 228 5558 V 332 G E2

Aug 3-27 23:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50

Keroseno and Finito: Cock O'Clock

Pao Ramirez, Mario Ramirez

NP Absurdist, Character Comedy

A transgressive tragicomedy based on true events that follows two LGBT+ siblings Keroseno and Finito, in the prevention and visibility of suicide after their mother's suicide. The characters confront self-acceptance in the face of tragedy.

Leith Depot (Leith Depot)

B 0131 555 4738 V 214 G LEITH C2

Aug 4-27 12:00(45m)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 14-16 15:00(45m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your

options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Kevin Precious: The Reluctant Teacher

Kevin Precious / Barnstormers Comedy Ltd / Free Festival

One-time teacher leaves, in order to get his life back. Join Kevin Precious as he explores the foibles of his former profession including the odd pedagogical swipe (phew!) in the process.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Kieran

Hodgson:

Big In Scotland

Berk's Nest in association with United Agents

The three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee commutes from his new home of Glasgow for a month. Star of Two Doors Down, Bad TV Impressions, and three Channel 4 specials. SSSSS (Guardian). SSSSS (Telegraph). Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

King of the Table Ray Badran N

Little Ray Badran is putting on a table tennis tournament featuring some of the best comedians of the Fringe.

Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 22:15(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 22:15(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

The Kinsey Sicks:

Drag Queen Storytime Gone Wild!

The Kinsey Sicks

TN Drag, A cappella

America's favourite potty-mouthed and politically outspoken drag quartet dodged the morality police – to inflict their Dragapella parodies on the UK! Shamelessly inappropriate in delicious four-part harmony. What can possibly go right?

Gilded

the

Kiran Deol: Joysuck

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex M

Stand-Up, Storytelling

Emmy-nominated comedian Kiran Deol needs to recapture her joy after an unprovoked assault. In Joysuck, Kiran explores getting back to the joy of childhood in her stand-up and storytelling hour. Come, laugh, and reclaim your joy!

Gilded

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Work in Progress

FM Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a work in progress of her 2024 tour show – yep, she's that much of a keeno. SSSS (Guardian).

Kirsty Mann: Skeletons United Agents

TMP Storytelling, Stand-Up

Kirsty (Funny Women Awards finalist) has a secret: she's living a double life. A ridiculous true story from award-winning writer, 'smart character comic' (Scotsman) and undercover doctor. 'Excellent' (Metro). 'Phenomenal' (Entertainment-Now.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 9,14,16,21-23 17:50(1h) £10.00 (£8.50)

£11.00 (£9.50)

Knock, Knock theFound supported by TikTok

TM Stand-Up, Character Comedy

Knock, Knock will showcase TikTok’s biggest comedy stars as they bring their hilarious online content to the live stage. An hour of stand-up, hosted by Coco Sarel and starring Henry Rowley, Steven McKell, Ayamé Ponder plus special guests. Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Kosher Russian

Ivan Yavits / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up

A former famous TV comedian from Russia, Ivan Yavits has now fulfilled his lifelong dream of working as an English teacher in Israel. Kosher Russian is a hilarious hour of stand-up about immigration, identity, and the KGB. Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 17:50(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Krystal Evans: The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp

Impatient Productions

TMP Stand-Up

Krystal's sizzling debut hour finds the humour in escaping a house fire, death, tragedy and mental illness. As seen on BBC’s Comedy Underground. Leicester Mercury New Comedian finalist. ‘Just perfect’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)

Kuan-Wen Huang: Ilha Formosa

So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions / Bluebook AM

TMP Stand-Up

The 'Taiwanese force of nature' (Chortle.co.uk) tells how he traded his beloved island for the British Isles. Debut from Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee. As heard/seen on BBC Three, BBC Radio 4 and Comedy Central.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge) B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 XAug 2-4 17:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24 17:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Lachlan

Werner

Lachlan Werner

– Voices Of Evil

TLP LGBTQ+, Horror

The horrifying debut from the award-winning poof prince of puppets. Sell-out hit and 'must-see... flawless and laugh-out-loud funny' (TheReviewsHub.com) occult ritual. Ventriloquist/clown Lachlan Werner presents 'the definitive queer puppet show' (LostInTheatreland.co.uk).

Larry Owens Live

AEG Presents in association with UTA

TMP Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

Original music and sharp stand-up epically combust in this Edinburgh debut. Known stateside to theatre fans for A Strange Loop, concert goers for headlining Carnegie Hall and TV watchers for Abbott Elementary. 'Celestial object in human form' (New York Magazine).

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 X

Aug

Las Vegas in Edinburgh

Siegfried and Joy

RP Magic, Family-Friendly

At this show, a sleight-of-hand spectacle bringing a little Vegas to Edinburgh. Marvel at the two magicians’ mind-bending illusions, brilliant comedy and incredible stage presence at the Fringe premiere on a stunning night of entertainment. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

Laser Kiwi: Rise of the Olive

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TMP Circus

Join the world's only surreal sketch circus troupe on a wild ride as they bring people closer together, one olive at a time. 'Fall-down funny, absolutely top shelf' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

Assembly Roxy (Central)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2

Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 22:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-22,24 22:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Lara A King

–

Midlife at the Oasis

Lara A King / The Stand Comedy Club

TFNP Stand-Up, Music

In a desert of hot flushes. Refreshing repartee from award-winning, climacteric comedian. Still kicking... just not as high. Fast, feisty, furiously funny and most likely improvised, due to brain fog. www.laraking.co.uk @laramusing

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)

B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

Lara Ricote: A Work in Progress!!!

IAM

M Stand-Up, Solo Show

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Lara Ricote comes back to Edinburgh to work out her next silly siiiiillllly show. Come see her work it out for six days only!! SSSSS (Time Out). SSSS (Guardian).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 11-13 16:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 14 18:10(1h) £10.00

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 15 18:25(1h) £10.00 Aug 16 19:50(1h) £10.00

Buy

Larry Dean: Work in Progress

Chambers Touring Ltd

MP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee tries some new jokes. As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre's Big Show and Shared Baggage. SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSSS (Independent).

SSSSS (Herald).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 7 17:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 8-9 14:50(1h) £8.00

Aug 10,14-16 12:00(1h) £8.00

Last Stand on Honey Hill

Liz Cotton

TM Storytelling, Musical Comedy

Can comic songwriter Liz Cotton and two small villages fight the might of a huge sewage company... with just one song? 'Cotton may have given me my Fringe experience of 2022' SSSS (Scotsman).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans) B

The Last Stop

New Century Dogs / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Satire, Absurdist

New Century Dogs present The Last Stop. A partially scripted comedy that takes place in a New York City train cart that gets stopped for four hours on a hot Friday afternoon.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

Aug 12-18 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Late Great Rompers x Cowtools

Matthew Murphy

MP Sketch Show, Absurdist

Sketch duos Rompers and Cowtools present a split hour of sketch comedy. Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

Aug 10-13,15-20 23:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 3-13,15-27 23:45(1h)

Late Night Comedy Death Camp

Henry Ginsberg

N Stand-Up

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 from the Fringe. Hopefully, everybody makes it out alive!

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival

M Stand-Up, Compilation

The best comedians selected from across the Fringe. Different line-ups every show. The best way to see Fringe comedy and it's Pay What You Can! Sell-out shows

2004-2022. SSSS (List). SSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Late with

Kate

Kate Smurthwaite / PBH's Free Fringe

N Cabaret, Variety

It's not a late show, it's a cult. Kate Smurthwaite hosts the most civilised post-midnight happening at Fringe. Completely different every night, behind-the-scenes Fringe gossip, games and carefully selected comedy and cabaret guests. Don't tell the others.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Halfway Down)

B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5

Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-26 00:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Late'n'Live

Gilded Balloon

TN Stand-Up, Compilation

The Fringe's #1 late-night show returns with stellar line-ups of your favourite acts from across the festival, hosted by the best MCs in the country. 'The best late night show on the Fringe' (Scotsman).

Aug 4-27 18:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5

Aug 4-27 21:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 4-27 18:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 4-27 17:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 4-27 16:15(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 4-27 00:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Laughing

Horse

Pick of the Fringe

– Family Friendly Edition

Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival

KP Family-Friendly

The family-friendly version of the sell-out hit Pick of the Fringe comedy show. Top stand-up comedy, the best acts from around the Fringe, minus the rude bits!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 4 23:30(2h) £12.50 Aug 5,7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26 23:30(2h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Aug 6,9-10,13-17,20-24,27-28 23:30(2h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Laufey Haralds: Pip

Laufey Haralds

TL Stand-Up, Storytelling

Whimsical hour of stand-up from Icelandic comedian Laufey Haralds. 'A joy to watch' (Scotsman). Nicknames, curses and a conversation with a mugger all come up as she recounts tales of her alter ego: Pip.

Aug 4-27 15:15(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50

Laughing Stock

Laughing Stock

TM Stand-Up

Back again after their smash sold-out Fringe 2022 run, a comedy revue featuring some of the hottest new voices in American independent stand-up comedy. Civilisation is crumbling. The world is on fire. Time for a joke.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 16:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-15,17,21-24 16:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Comedy / Free Festival

M Stand-Up, Compilation

See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside some of the UK's best newcomers at this top-rated comedy selection show. Different acts daily, and Pay What You Can! Sell-Out Fringe shows 2004-2022. SSSS (FestivalReview.com).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 22:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24,28 22:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7-8,11-12,18-20,25-27 22:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Laura Davis:

Well Don't Just Stand There Dancing

Chambers Touring Ltd

TFM Stand-Up, Solo Show

Cult-comedy favourite and Most Outstanding Show nominee at MICF 2023, Laura Davis brings a new show about parties, spiders and the spectre of fascism which stalks us all. SSSS (Time Out).

Aug 4-27 19:15(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 3 14:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:55(1h) £9.00

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Aug 4-27 21:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50

Aug 7-10,14,16-17,21-24 14:55(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Laura Ramoso: FRANCES

Mick Perrin Worldwide

TMP Sketch Show, Stand-Up

Online sensation Laura Ramoso makes her highly anticipated Fringe debut featuring popular characters like Italian Dad, German Mom, Three Girls Who Just Got Back From Europe, and more! 'A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, tour-de-force' (SesayArts.com).

Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

Laurie Stevens:

Sticky Floors (Work

Laurie Stevens

FL Clown, Live Music

in Progress)

It's 2006, and David is preparing for the gig of a lifetime. But Steven's missed practice. Again. A mashup of character, clown and live music exploring the most emo emotion: teenage anger.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre

(Just The Meeting Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2 Aug

Lawrence Chaney – Overweight and OVER

Hamilton Hunter Live

FLP Drag, LGBTQ+

IT!

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's debut Fringe show!

Lawrence Chaney will talk everything from dating and exercise to having to buy two seats on a plane but only getting one meal!

Ian McKellen Theatre, Saint Stephens

Stockbridge (Ian McKellen Theatre)

Lee

Kyle: England's Best Comedian

Lee Kyle MP Stand-Up

Lee Kyle is very good but not marketable so he's rebranded as England's Best Comedian and will now have to back this up. Pressure creates diamonds? Full special Disco Twix is on YouTube now!

The Leeds Tealights: A Very Special Birthday Party

The Tealights

TFLP Sketch Show, Character Comedy Award-winning sketch comedy group The Tealights are back for A Very Special Birthday Party. Fresh from sell-out shows nationally, experience a party with these comedy veterans like you never have before...

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 16:50(1h) £7.00 (£6.00)

A Leftie's Guide to Why Everyone Hates Lefties

Jack Harris

N Stand-Up, Political

Jack is an unashamedly stereotypical left-wing, working-class, socialist comedian. But he's noticed that left-wing politics might be popular online, though not everywhere else in the world.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13 12:35(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Leila Navabi: Composition

Show And Tell in association with Wales Millennium Centre

TLP Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

The Welsh, brown, gay, Gen-Z comedian presents her debut hour: an audacious punk musical comedy about the ethics of artistically exploiting marginalised identities for social gain. BBC New Comedy Awards star. 'The actual future of comedy' (LMAOnaiseComedy.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 21:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,12-13,18-20,25-27 21:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 21:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Leith Comedy Festival Presents...

Leith Comedy Festival

M Stand-Up

Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians at the legendary Biscuit Factory in Leith. ‘You can guarantee the night will host a fantastic mix of top class comedians’ (STV). Sold out 2021 and 2022. Book early.

The Biscuit Factory (The Factory Floor (Seated)) B 01316290809 V 173 G LEITH C1 2

Leo Mohr: The Bilboquet Theory

Leo Mohr and Les Amis Savoureux

MP Clown, Alternative Comedy

His secret to happiness and felicity. Join him for an hour of meditation and self-discovery. The show includes relaxation, learning and need for validation. 'Nothing short of astonishing... a total joy to watch' SSSS (Fest).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Lindsey Santoro: Pink Tinge

Off The Kerb Productions

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Debut from one of the most exciting voices to come out of Brum. As seen on Comedy Central Live and The Joy of Missing Out (Channel 4). 'A star in the making' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Hysterical' (Joe Lycett).

Aug 18-22 21:40(55m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7 and £9.

Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom

Liam Withnail

TNP Stand-Up

Gifted comic storyteller with over 10million TikTok and Instagram views. He battles chronic illness and hilariously reckons with his new reality. Winner: Amused Moose Outstanding Show Award and Scottish Comedy Award. 'Consistently hysterical' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com).

Liars & Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show

Kyle Dolan

M Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

After a successful run in the Adelaide Fringe, Liars & Clowns returns to Edinburgh to showcase the best alternative comedy from around the festival in this comedic jam session. Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-26 21:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Lights Up! The Improvised Musical

Kaleidoscope

TFMP

Musical Theatre, Improv

It's Lights Up! on an improvised musical comedy! Join Kaleidoscope on this action-packed joyride of songs, raps, and harmonies, featuring unforgettable characters and stories. A Fringe debut that'll have you singing along by the end!

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

XAug 4-6 20:45(50m) £6.00 Aug 7-12,14-19 20:45(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 18:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

A Little More Conversation

a Little Less Action Please

Freya Mallard

NP

Rising star Freya Mallard is back with a hilarious work-in-progress stand-up show after her sold-out Edinburgh run in 2022. Catch them before comedy panel shows beckon! Laughing Horse @ The Three

Little Ward of Horrors

St George's Revue – Malignant Humours

FMP Revue, Sketch Show

Come and see the Malignant Humours perform 45 minutes of outrageous medical sketch comedy, written and performed by healthcare students. After selling out 10 years in a row, you won’t want to miss us!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Live Podcast Hour

Robyn Perkins and Lucy Frederick

K Podcast, Stand-Up

25 podcasts in 25 days! Come along for a live recording of a different podcast every day of the Fringe! Visit our site to see who is on, or just show up and be surprised.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Liz Guterbock: Geriatric Millennial Liz Guterbock

TNP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

Dual national. Bisexual. Halfway to death? In her debut show, California native Liz Guterbock (2022 Union JACK Radio Ones to Watch) explores belonging and whether we can stay in love with life as we grow old(er).

Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit

Pinch Punch

Tj Improv, Theatre

Locomotive for Murder is a fully improvised comedy murder-mystery where only one person onstage knows whodunnit, the murderer themselves! Help the detective crack the case and catch the culprit before they kill again! Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 X

LOLyamorous: A Live Speed-Dating Comedy Show

James Regal

TFNP Interactive

Choose to sign up for a one minute date on stage with another audience member. Then tell two comedians about your love lives. All orientations, genders and relationship statuses welcome!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3 20:50(1h) £3.00 Aug 4-8,10-13,17-20,24-27 20:50(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 9,15-16,21-23 20:50(1h) £5.00 (£3.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Lorna Rose Treen: Skin Pigeon

Country Mile Productions

TLP Character Comedy

The debut character comedy hour from Chortle's Best Newcomer 2023. Redditch's greatest export since the fishing tackle. Double Funny Women Awards winner 2022.

'I laughed so much I violently bit my tongue' (Independent).

Louise Atkinson: Mates

Louise Atkinson

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Love your mates but they're a drunken liability? Same, mate. Listen as Louise tells us about her mates. The good, the bad and the ugly – though the less said about Pete, the better. Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) B 0131 622 6552 V 14

Louise Young: Feral

Off The Kerb Productions

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Debut hour from Geordie rising star with a show all about class, chaos and coming out. Tour support for Alan Carr and Tom Allen. Seen on Comedy Central Live and Channel 4's Original Comedy shorts.

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:35(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 16:35(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Lorraine Hoodless: Fuzzy Duck

Lorraine Hoodless / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Party girl Lorraine is the first to order shots, start drinking games and make cocktails in the kitchen. Laugh along to her light-hearted love letter to boozing and hangovers. It's hard maintaining a party animal reputation!

Lucas O'Neil: Emotional Man Lucas

TFKP Stand-Up

Lucas (Comedy Central) built his career talking about his family. Now, they'd like him to stop. And, he will – after this show. Watch the US comedian's final public examination of family, privilege, grief and hope.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider (Southsider)

B 0131 226 0000 V 148 G E5 2

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 19:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

FM Stand-Up

A hilarious stand-up show from Barcelona about communication, culture and... confusion! Laugh along as international comedians try to make some sense of a bewildering world where we are all lost in translation. 100% in English (we hope)!

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 14-19,21-26 20:45(55m) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Lots of Feelings: Most Improved Award

Bobby Cohoat and Elizabeth Leff

FNP Sketch Show, New Writing Washington DC’s iconic sketch duo, Lots of Feelings, finds meaning amidst the chaos of life through mouth and eye-watering sketches. Will they finally figure out what the hell is going on? Probably not.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19 22:00(50m) £8.00 (£6.50) (£26.00 F)

Lou Wall vs The Internet

Lou Wall

TL Cabaret, Theatre

An action-packed story about the Wild Wild West of the World Wide Web, told by a Gen Z who would rather reveal their pin number than daily screen time.

'The voice of a generation' (Chortle.co.uk).

Lucinda Spragg:

An Additional Evening With

Grace Millie

TM Character Comedy, Political Leader of the Regain Party, freedom fighter/icon and professional feather ruffler, it's... Lucinda Spragg. 'A fabulous piece of character comedy' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

Luck

Court: Exclusive Screening of Sitcom Pilot

Rough Diamond and Seriously Funny Productions (Clare McCartney)

NP

Clare McCartney's Luck Court is a 25-minute sitcom pilot. A working-class woman in her 40s has been recently divorced. She has been left with nothing and has to start again. Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube) B 0131 226 0000

Luisa Omielan: Bitter

Luisa Omielan

TFNP Stand-Up

From the woman who brought What Would Beyonce Do?!, Am I Right Ladies?!, Politics for Bitches, and God is a Woman. This is Bitter. ’A mystery she’s not a household name’ (Evening Standard).

Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

XAug 2-3 19:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:50(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 19:50(1h) £9.50 (£8.50)

Luisa Omielan:

God is a Woman the Musical

Luisa Omielan / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Musical Theatre

Luisa loves Sister Act 1 and 2. She can't sing or play music but brace yourself for your new favourite Fringe show. My musical pitch. My female Book of Mormon. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug

20:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Luke Kempner in Gritty Police

Drama: A One-Man Musical

Avalon

TLP Impressions, Musical Comedy

Star of Spitting Image and Steph's Packed Lunch, impressionist Luke Kempner brings his one-man British Police Drama to Edinburgh. With 60 impressions all played by one man. Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

£9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.50)

Luke Manning: One Manning Show

Luke Manning

FMP Character Comedy, Solo show Sharp, silly, character comedy from Luke Manning of sketch duo In Cahoots and TikTok sensation @shootimpro. 'The laughs come thick and fast' SSSS (Mirror). SSSS (List). 'Side-splitting quick wit' (Evening Standard). Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Lulu Popplewell: Actually, Actually

Impatient Productions

TMP Stand-Up

Lulu Popplewell is a recovering drug and alcohol addict, failed Love Actually child actor, and now successful comedian. A sensational debut solo show about crack, sunburn, and a Christmas classic.

Mad Ron: Crime School

Mad Ron TM Stand-Up, Character Comedy

Leicester Comedy Festival nomination for Best Show 2023. Take matters into your own hands and turn to a life of crime. Learn the tricks of a dishonest day's work.

Assembly George Square (The Box)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G E4 2 X

MADE IN AMERICA

Teruko Nakajima

TN Drama, True-Life

Winner, Best Solo Show at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2022. Off-Broadway debut at Soho Playhouse, New York City. MADE IN AMERICA is a funny yet shockingly raw autobiography by Japanese-born artist Teruko Nakajima. Her dog Titi performs too.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Madeleine

Hamilton:

Madeleine Hamilton

Piping Hot

TFMP Solo Show, Stand-Up

In an unconventional first-timer's bagpipes lesson, Madeleine uses stories of her sexual escapades to teach you about the world's most polarizing instrument. Come for tales of love, lust, and the bagpipes. Stay because she's Piping Hot.

Maggie

Crane:

Maggie Crane

Side by Side

TK Solo Show, Stand-Up

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Lunch with a Cyclopath

Dion Owen

M Stand-Up, Political

Dion Owen is a professional comedian now living in the UK. The show consists of material honed from years working as a stand-up and a passion for bikes. It's at noon so we can grab lunch!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-27 12:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Lynn Ferguson: Storyland

Gilded Balloon and PBJ Management

K Storytelling, Spoken Word

Award-winning writer, performer, Moth host, show-off and Mac in Chicken Run 1 and 2, Lynn shows how the casual tales we tell, reveal who we really are. 'Ferguson performs faultlessly' (Sunday Times). 'An easy five stars' (DeadlineNews.co.uk).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 Aug 14-17,21-24,28

Maggie Crane's older brother had it all: a purple sparkly wheelchair and everyone's attention. This darkly funny show is an autobiographical coming-of-age story about disability, death, and Dunkin' Donuts.

510

Aug 2-4 17:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 17:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

The Magic of Terry Pratchett

Marc Burrows

TjP Fantasy, Storytelling

Celebrate 40 years of Discworld with a journey through the life and work of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Officially endorsed by the late author's estate. Includes bad puns and footnotes.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 17:30(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24,28 17:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Tickets including an additional Q&A are available for an extra £5 on all performances. The Q&A will take place at 19:00 in the Lounge, Gilded Balloon Teviot.

Mamoun Elagab:

Why I Love White People

Impatient Productions / United Agents

TMP Artist(s) of Colour, Stand-Up

Mamoun is taking stand-up by storm. Finalist of BBC New Comedy Award, Chortle Award and Leicester Square Comedian Of The Year. His time has come. 'A mischievous way of tweaking liberal guilt' (Chortle.co.uk).

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 18:10(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:10(1h) £11.00 (£9.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 18:10(1h) £10.00 (£8.50)

Man of the Century

Jay Sodagar

MP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Jay Sodagar returns with his brand-new stand-up show. He's 50 and wise and embarrassing to his kids, What has got him to 50? What will the next 50 years be like?

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Marc Jennings: Away From Here

Marc Jennings

TMP Stand-Up

Following a sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe run in 2022, Scottish Comedian of the Year winner and Some Laugh podcast host Marc Jennings returns with his most personal show to date. 'Killer Lines' (Scotsman).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5

Aug 4-20 18:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50

Manbo

Samuel Dugmore

TK Theatre, Clown

Step aside Stallone! Sam Dugmore is locked and loaded as the greatest action hero of all time. Extremely camp, extremely silly, extremely entertaining, extremely Manbo. Edinburgh Fringe Award winner, Adelaide Fringe 2022.

SSSS (Scotsman).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 21:40(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-7,11-13 21:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 8-10,14 21:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Manchester Revue's Lonely Hearts Sketch Club

The Manchester Revue TMP Sketch Show

This isn't a tribute act. This show is about youth, gender, society, pop culture and everything in between. It uses the blunt, rusty implements of contemporary satire: inane dancing, low comedy and blatant plagiarism.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 4-6,18-20 20:20(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 S)

Aug 7-10,14-17,21-22 20:20(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

The Many Colours of Comedy: A Prism Comedy Variety Show

Prism Comedy / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Immersive

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. Pay What You Can.

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 18:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Marc Adams:

BMW Bavarian's Most Wanted

Marc Adams

L Variety

Multi-talented Marc Adams is a stand-up guy. He also acts, sings, does magic with cards and salamis. Packed with off-beat humour, visual gags and Kraut-work. See for yourself why he is Bavaria's most wanted.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 20:35(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug 4-13,15-27 20:35(1h) £7.00 (£6.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Marc Burrows in the Glom of Nit

Marc Burrows

NP Alternative Comedy, Storytelling

Comedian, author, and journalist (New Statesman, Independent) returns from the culture wars with an hour of nerdy jokes about who we are and why modern life is rubbish. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

SSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27,28 23:15(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Marcus

TLP

There are no problems that cannot be improved by eating cheese. Fact. Award-winning comedian and International Cheese Judge guides you through the subtle art of pairing the best cheeses with a fine whine.

Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X

Marcus Ryan – Eat, Pray, Walk World Laughs / Free Festival

j Storytelling, Stand-Up

An epic tale of an Aussie vagabond's gruelling 1,000km+ Camino de Santiago walk enduring blisters, snorers and dodgy WiFi in search of life's answers and free wine! SSSSS 'Born performer' (FreshAir.org.uk).

Sold-out worldwide.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-27 13:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Marjolein Robertson: Marj

Marjolein Robertson / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Stand-Up

A new hour from BBC New Comedy Awards and Funny Women finalist. After her sold-out, five-star, 2022 Fringe blah blah bl... If you're reading this, the treasure's buried under McEwan Hall. Hurry. Before it dies.

The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

Mark Black: Chindiana Jones

Mark Black

TMP Stand-Up

Mark visits the doctors seeking a diagnosis. He takes us through the chaos with a set written by ADHD itself. So You Think You're Funny? 2022 runner-up. 'A comic who already knows what he's doing' (Chortle.co.uk). Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge)

0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

£8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10 21:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7,11-13 21:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Mark Dean Quinn: Is This Enough

Mark Dean Quinn / PBH's Free Fringe

N Alternative Comedy, Clown

Is this enough? 'A fascinating, poignant and extremely entertaining study in deadpan tragicomedy' (ExeuntMagazine.com). 'Unlike anything else on the Fringe' (TheReviewsHub.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5,7-12,14-19,21-26 01:50(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Mark Nelson: Bits & Pieces

Mark Nelson

TFNP Stand-Up

In his 10th solo show, the multi award-winning Scottish stand-up returns with new stuff, greatest hits, and bits and pieces of his 10 years at the Fringe.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5

XAug 1-3 19:05(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26 19:05(1h) £10.00

Aug 6,10,13,17,20,24,27 19:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 9,15-16,22-23 19:05(1h) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Mark Pleases You

Mark Vigeant (California, USA)

TFM Alternative Comedy, Storytelling

A high-energy, deeply personal, extremely silly exploration of people-pleasing. In order to reckon with his past, Mark goes face-to-face with his 12-year-old self in a breakneck-paced time-travelling comedy show that is tightly choreographed and joyfully vulnerable.

Aug 2-4,14,21-22 18:35(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:35(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 18:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Mark Ritchie: As Seen Near a TV

Mark Ritchie

FjP Stand-Up

What could I honestly put here that would encourage you to come to my show?

Aug 14-19

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Mark Simmons: New Jokes

Mark Simmons / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

New jokes from the UK Comics' Comic Best Act 2022, Mark Simmons (Mock The Week) whilst taking a break from his sold-out national tour. If you like one-liners you'll love this show. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Mark Thomas / The Stand Comedy Club

NP Stand-Up, Political

Mark started performing stand-up 38 years ago... blahblah... some telly... blah... some radio... some weird stuff... blahblah awards. You know the score. Show's not written yet but if you like my stuff it will be good. The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4 Aug 13-17,20-24 22:15(1h) £12.00

Mark Watson and Mat Ryer: The Company

Impatient Productions

FK Interactive, Multimedia

Live, feature-length version of the cult interactive game born at the festival two years ago. You're on a company awayday to Edinburgh. Your votes decide what happens. Follow @MarkWatsonCo. New employees welcome.

Aug 21 18:00(1h) £6.00

St Peter's Church (The Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 439 G F6 2

Mark Watson: Search

Impatient Productions

TLP Stand-Up

Mark's 12-year-old son just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad's just been through life-changing horrors. Multiple award-winning Taskmaster star considers the search we're all on, with or without Google. SSSSS (Telegraph).

SSSSS (Time Out).

Martin Mor Is a Deadly Eejit

Martin Mor

N Storytelling, Stand-Up

After almost 40 years as a professional performer, globe-trotting Irishman Martin Mor has a lot to talk about. A new hour of jokes and storytelling. 'An adorable master of feel good comedy' (TheClothesLine.com.au).

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

XAug 2-3 21:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16,23-24 21:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Mark Watson's Churchfest

Impatient Productions

KP Alternative Comedy, Experimental

Mark Watson performs in, and curates, a day of unusual old-school Fringe activities. Full listings at ImpatientProductionsUK.com.

St Peter's Church (The Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 439 G F6 2

Aug 3-20 20:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Martin Urbano: Apology Comeback Tour

Stamptown Proudly Presents

TMP Stand-Up, Absurdist

Official Selection: Vulture Top Comic To Watch (2019). In his controversial comeback show, Martin briefly shares mildly personal insights regarding the allegations against him, then offers a ton of hilarious takes on wokeness, and family. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

Aug

Marmalade

Thao Thanh Cao

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Marmalade is a comedy show from multi award-winning comedian Thao Thanh Cao. Jam-packed with all her best jokes and funny stories this show is sure to bring sweetness and zest to your life.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

Aug 3-27 18:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Married at First Fight

Mark O'Keeffe and Katharyn Henson / Free Festival

MP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Comedians and married couple Katharyn Henson (NYC) and Mark O'Keeffe (IRE) are at the Fringe to banter about marriage, receive relationship advice and each perform a comedy set. Audiences decide who is the funniest each night.

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Mary Bourke: 200% Irish

Mary Bourke / The Stand Comedy Club

Mary Bourke and guests present a truly delightful hour about the joys of being Irish. There will be storytelling, music and lots and lots of jokes. 'One of the best female comics in the country' (GQ).

Mary O'Connell: Money Princess

Impatient Productions / United Agents

TMP Artist(s) of Colour, LGBTQ+

Mary O'Connell is conflicted: she hates capitalism but loves to shop. Debut from a disturbed perspective of observational annoyance and mischief. As seen on BBC Three, Comedy Central. Funny Women runner-up 2020. OnlyFans Creative Fund winner.

Aug 4-14,16-27 16:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Married at First Sleight

Hudson and Hudson

TLP Magic

What happens when two magicians get married? Alan and Kat Hudson (Britain's Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us) join forces in a magic comedy show that could lead to fame and fortune. Or divorce.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 15:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 15:40(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Martha McBrier: Story-tastic

Martha McBrier

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

The 'storytelling genius’ SSSSS (Scotsman) returns with a greatest hits compilation featuring the best and funniest stories and routines from her best Fringe shows. This is a laugh-tastic hour from the First Lady of stand-up storytelling.

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room )

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 17:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Mat Ewins: Mr TikTok

IAM

TMP Ventriloquism, Flamenco

With nearly 1,000 TikTok followers (at the time of going to print), be sure to book early to catch "the king of online" as he surfs cyberspace and reveals the World Wide Web's silliest internet videos.

21:15(1h) £10.00 Aug 14-15,21-22 21:15(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

MATES: The Improvised 90s Sitcom

Mates Improv

TFK Improv

The one with the improvised comedy! Inspired by classic sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Frasier and Friends, could this show BE any funnier? Named Best Improv Show at the Fringe 2022 by TheatreWeekly.com. 'Sheer joy' (AYoungerTheatre.com).

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 16:30(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 7-9,11-19 16:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Matt Forde: Inside No. 10

Avalon

TLP Stand-Up, Impressions

Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) explores the comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices. 'Possibly the best political comedy show on the Fringe' SSSSS (Telegraph).

Matt Storer: Hot Nonsense

Matt Storer

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:00(1h) £17.00 (£16.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 20:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

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

So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions / United Talent

MP Stand-Up

Join the Emmy winner and Late Night with Seth Meyers writer/performer as he takes a light-hearted look at the ways he's failing. And how failure can actually be freeing.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

Matt Green: That Guy (Work in Progress)

Matt Green / Free Festival

MP Stand-Up, Satire

New show from that guy (@mattgreencomedy) you've seen on Twitter being funny about politics, featuring jokes about politics and jokes not about politics. That probably covers it.

'Really funny' (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 16-20 12:50(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Matt Hobs: Moontalker

Matt Hobs / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Science and Technology

This is one small set for Matt, one giant leap for Matt's kind (ie science geeks). Matt Hobs brings you a stand-up comedy show about the moon landings (yes, they did happen).

'Simply spectacular' (DailyInfo.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5 Aug

Matt Hutchinson: Hostile

Impatient Productions / Hannah Layton Management

TLP

Artist(s) of Colour, Political

Hotly anticipated debut by Leicester Square and Hackney Empire New Act finalist. An NHS doctor and the son of Jamaican and English parents, rising star Matt asks: who is welcome in the UK?

TM Musical Comedy, Interactive Viral sensation, maestro of mayhem and lord of lyrical miracles, Matt Storer presents an award-winning, audience-directed musical comedy concert. 'A must' SSSSS (PerthHappenings.com.au). 'Incredibly funny' SSSS½ (FourthWallMedia.wordpress.com).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

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Storrs:

Portly Lutheran Know-It-All

FL Solo Show, Stand-Up

Growing up, Matt was a Portly Lutheran Know-It-All. Faced with attending a religious primary school, he rebels in the most hilarious ways. Clashes over religion and sexuality ensue. Will he ultimately inspire a new reformation?

Just

Matty Hutson: Don't Hold Back

Georgia House Productions TMP

Leicester Square New Comedian finalist, Matty Hutson bares his sensitive soul in this highly anticipated debut hour, accompanied by as many instruments as he can fit into his suitcase. 'Emotional but hilarious' (Comedy.co.uk).

Pleasance

Mawaan: Songs About Birds (WIP)

Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management

MP Musical Comedy, Work in Progress

Think guineafowl. Think mangos. Think existential dread. Taskmaster's 'sneaky pasta snake' tries out brand-new songs and a couple of classics for good measure. As seen on Live at The Apollo and Friday Night Live. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

Max & Ivan: Life, Choices

Berk's Nest TLP

The 'essential' (Telegraph) Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominees return with a show about fatherhood, friendship, and the future. Creators of The Wrestling, Radio 4’s Casebook of Max & Ivan and ITV2’s Deep Heat. ‘Astonishing’ SSSSS (Times).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 14:30(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 14:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Matt Price: As Seen on CCTV

Mirth Control

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

A hilarious and life-affirming show about how one free session with a life coach and a death threat changed Matt Price's perspective on everything. 'Extraordinary' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk). 'Fearlessly funny' SSSS (Scotsman).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3 18:20(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 18:20(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

X Aug 2-3 17:20(1h) £8.00

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 4,6-8,10-11,13,17-18,20,24-25,27 17:20(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9,14-16,21-23 17:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Max Norman: A Pirate's Life For Me

Max Norman

TJP Character Comedy, Storytelling

Join the crew of a ship and unleash your inner pirate in this absurdly playful adventure comedy quest bursting with nautical nonsense, ludicrous characters and 90s nostalgia. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 13:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 13:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug

MC Hammersmith: Straight Outta Brompton

MC Hammersmith

TFMP Improv, Hip Hop

MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. ‘Stomach-achingly funny raps' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

The Meaning of Wife

Dan Willis / PBH's Free Fringe

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

Celebrating the highs and lows of marriage. Dan sets out to make married people happy and single people happier. The perfect "date show", just let Dan do the talking. '60 mins of laughter' SSSSS (Plains Producer).

Men in Quilts

Featuring Ronnie Black, Graham Stewart and Kenny Sinclair

MP Stand-Up

Introducing Men in Quilts, the side-splitting show putting a hilarious twist on the iconic Men in Kilts. Our once hot-bodied men in kilts, now warm-bodied men in quilts, navigate the challenges of getting older, not necessarily wiser. Boteco do Brasil (Boteco do Brasil (Seated))

B 0131 220 4287 V 516 G E4

Men Who Are Being Preserved in Oil (with Nate and Ed)

Nate and Ed

TFMP Musical Comedy, Sketch Show NYC comics Nate and Ed have come to vent their obsession with early 2010s masculine archetypes (and some other stuff). How? By singing really dumb songs. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12,14-19 23:15(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 22:45(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)

Men With Coconuts

Men With Coconuts / PBH's Free Fringe

L Improv, Musical Comedy

The award-winning Scottish improv troupe are back! Men With Coconuts use audience suggestions to create an hour of emotional balladry, lyrical wizardry and musical husbandry. Always hilarious, always musical and always different every time. Unplanned, unscripted, unbelievable! PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room

Annexe/Warehouse (Warehouse)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe

Mervyn Stutter

TL Variety, Compilation

90 minutes of top talent in this legendary daily showcase. Comedy, theatre, music, cabaret, dance, circus and the indefinable, carefully researched by Merv's dedicated team. Line-ups: www.mervspotfringe.com. 'Vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent' SSSSS (Scotsman).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5

Aug 5-16,18-20,22,24-26 12:40(1h30m) £15.00

Mervyn's 30th Year Charity Gala

Mervyn Stutter

L Compilation, Variety

Join Merv and a host of top talent in a huge Charity Variety Gala to celebrate the 30th year of the legendary Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe showcase. Proceeds to Imibala Trust. www.mervspotfringe.com.

Micky Bartlett: Let Me Start from the Start

TM Stand-Up

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 Aug

Method Vs Madness

Kyle Bedder and Emerson Young / Free Festival

NP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist

Conversational improvisation and carefully crafted comedic bits are intertwined in this mic-bump style, stand-up collaboration between Kyle Bedder and Emerson Young. Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

Michael Shafar

– Well Worth the Chemo

Michael Shafar / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Solo Show

Your favourite Australian, Jewish, testicular cancer survivor, lawyer-turned-comedian is in Edinburgh to prove why he was well worth the chemo. 'Circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' SSSS½ (TheAge.com.au).

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Michael Welch:

Michael Welch

Ethnic Reveal Party

TNP Stand-Up, Artist(s) of Colour

Which ethnicity will he be? Come join us to see! You are invited to Michael Welch's Ethnic Reveal Party. 'Attracts considerable laughs... has an impulse to push boundaries' (Scotsman). 'Charming... strong stage presence' (The Stand).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug) B

Michelle Brasier: Reform

Stamptown, PBJ and Century Proudly Presents

TM Musical Comedy, Character Comedy

Nominee: Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne Comedy Festival, 2021. Fresh off her hit comedy special Average Bear (Paramount+), Michelle returns with a true story (unfortunately) about befriending her online scammer. SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk). SSSSS (TimeOut). SSSSS (Sydney Morning Herald).

Northern Ireland's comedy superstar brings the noise with his all-new brilliant show. Razor-sharp and hilariously embarrassing anecdotes to make psychiatrists blush. 'Funny' (Adam Hills). 'He killed, opening. I didn't watch' (Kevin Hart). Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393

Micky Overman: The Precipice

IAM

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Join Micky as she contemplates love, robots and, possibly, motherhood. As seen on ITV2 and BBC Three, and with over 12 million views online. SSSSS (FunnyWomen.com)

The Midnight Show

Just The Tonic

N Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

'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. Best way to laugh away those last hours. More information: www.justthetonic.com.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 00:00(1h30m) £10.00

Mike Rice – Hand of a Sinner

Mike Rice

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Irish comedian Mike Rice returns to Edinburgh with his hilarious new show, where he explores how a once good Catholic boy has taken the devil as his dance partner.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 5-13,15-27 22:15(50m) £7.50

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Millwall Jew

Ivor Dembina

MP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 19:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-15,17,21-24 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Mick McNeill: Taking the Michael

Mick McNeill

TFN Stand-Up

Mick McNeill’s rapid climb up the Scottish stand-up ladder has seen him become a favourite at every club in the country, whilst being hailed by the Daily Record as ‘a rising star of Scottish comedy’.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 23:30(45m) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

New show from the UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian. South Londoner, Ivor Dembina, tired of people assuming he supports "Jewish" football team Tottenham Hotspur, decides to swear allegiance to his local club instead – Millwall FC.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 14:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Milo Edwards: Sentimental Impatient

Productions

TNP Stand-Up

Milo is a 30-year-old orphan but why does that matter?

In the bigger picture it’s probably a small thing. Still, he’s sentimental about it, and a few other subjects. Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee, 2023.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron)

B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5

12:10(1h) £10.00

Mitch Benn: The Point

IMWP (UK)

TLP Musical Comedy

Mitch Benn ('the country's leading musical satirist' (Times)) has been having a think about what the point of comedy – and everything else – might be... The good news is he reckons he's figured it out.

Moses Storm: Perfect Cult

Stamptown Proudly Presents

TMP Stand-Up, Absurdist

Official Selection: Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch (2022). Fresh off his HBO Max stand-up special Trash White produced by Conan O’Brien, Moses Storm makes his Edinburgh debut with a brand-new show.

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 22:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Daniel Downie

M Historical

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 XAug 2-4 16:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 16:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

The Moira Monologues – Alan Bissett

Alan Bissett

/ The Stand Comedy Club

TFL Storytelling, Theatre

Join writer-performer Alan Bissett as Moira: cleaner, single mum, the hardest woman in Falkirk and ‘the most charismatic character to appear on a Scottish stage in a decade’ SSSS (Scotsman). Hilarious, straight-talking, observational comedy.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug

The Mountebank Comedy Walk (TripAdvisor's Top Ten Things to do in the UK and Best of the Best Award winner 2022) is the hysterical, historical tour of Edinburgh led by award-winning comedian Daniel Downie. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

0131 226 0000 V 515

Mr Chonkers

John Norris

FM Absurdist, Food and Drink

Si Papa! It's back! SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (Skinny). SSSS (Fest). :( (Chortle.co.uk). Stamptown proudly presents: A show. Simple. Stupid. Fun. It’s bad. An important waste of your time. It’s great. Please consider this information before coming. Monkey

Aug

15:10(1h)

The Moira

Monologues

2:

More Moira – Alan Bissett

Alan Bissett / The Stand Comedy Club

FL Storytelling, Theatre

Moira’s back in this Fringe First-winning sequel. Now a gran, but still delivering home truths about cleaning posh folk’s hooses, her estranged sister and dating. ‘Howlingly funny, unnervingly sharp’ SSSSS (Scotsman).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

The Moira Monologues 3: Moira in Lockdown – Alan Bissett

Alan Bissett / The Stand Comedy Club

FL Storytelling, Theatre

Falkirk’s hardest woman faces her greatest challenge: surviving a pandemic with only vodka, fags and her BFF Babs on Zoom. Take that, Bear Grylls! ‘Heart-stoppingly funny and heart-warming’ SSSSS (TheQR.co.uk).

Monkey

Mr Chonkers Presents: Piggy Time

PiggyTime Entertainment Corporation

FMP Alternative Comedy, Clown

An unhinged variety show all the way from Los Angeles. Featuring the most insane and gorgeous acts in the world. A stunningly beautiful disaster of a miracle.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 17-19 23:55(1h30m) £7.00

Buy

The Mr Thing Show

So Comedy and Broken Robot Productions M

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 6,9 15:10(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Monét X Change: Life Be Lifein'

AEG Presents

TNP Drag, Stand-Up

With sex, Siri, and the familiar mundane top of mind; operatic bass-baritone, comedienne and star of RuPaul’s Drag-Race shares her anecdotal, intrusive opinions on how life continues to perplex her at every turn.

The cult comedy TV-show show is back for two nights only with their best bits from five years. 'What might happen if the Muppets threw a house party in a NASA control centre' SSSS (Scotsman).

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

Aug 26-27 21:40(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

A Multitude of Sins:

A Dog Gone Mystery

Jen Hyatt

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2B

XAug 2-3 21:15(1h) £12.00 Aug 4,10,14-15 21:15(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 5-8,11-13 21:15(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

LP Character Comedy, Interactive

The dog's gone! Jen plays six sinful characters who seek him. Can you guess why? Can you save the dog? Jen Hyatt: author, TEDtalker, Red Woman of the Year. Proceeds: Trussell Trust. Leith Depot (Leith Depot)

B 0131 555 4738 V 214 G LEITH C2

Aug 4-19 13:15(1h) (Free Ticketed)

Murder Inc

Murder Inc Improv

FMP Improv

Every night it's a raucous, improvised, made-to-order murder with Murder Inc – where the audience chooses the setting, characters and even motives. After eight years of sold-out shows, Manchester's funniest criminals come to Edinburgh for the first time.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5 Aug

19:45(1h) £10.00

What You Want at the venue

Murder, She Didn't Write Degrees of Error

L Improv, Theatre

A classic murder mystery is created on the spot from audience suggestions in this ingenious show from Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error. 'Laugh-out-loud funny' SSSSS (VoiceMag.uk). 'Hilarious... The show is a riot' (Scottish Daily Mail).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

My Last Two Brain Cells

My Last Two Brain Cells

TK Character Comedy, Clown

When disaster strikes in Gary's brain, it's up to his brain cells to try and fix everything. Unfortunately, they've all jumped ship and we're stuck with these two idiots.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 21:40(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 21:40(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

My Name Is Bobby Davro

Bobby Davro

NP Cabaret, Stand-Up

One of the biggest television comedy names of the 80s and 90s performs his Fringe debut. Expect joke after joke and brilliant impressions from a master of his craft with the energy of a thoroughbred!

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4 Aug 4-5 21:00(1h) £18.50 (£17.50)

Myles and Dan Just Might Break a World Record Tonight

Myles and Dan

TFMP

Sketch Show

Witness the impossible as Myles and Dan attempt to complete the most live comedy sketches in a single live sketch-comedy show in live sketch-comedy history. Live. Do your own research.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 19:45(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Myq Kaplan: ImPerfect Brett Vincent for GetComedy

TMP Stand-Up

In ImPerfect, Myq offers his past self advice on: relationships, psychedelics, quantum entanglements, everything, and more. Kaplan's acclaimed 2018 Edinburgh debut landed him on many comedy connoisseurs' 'to see' lists. Don't miss his latest, more perfect performance.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 19:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 19:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Myra DuBois: Be Well

Phil McIntyre Live in association with Corrie McGuire Management

TNP Cabaret, Stand-Up

Myra DuBois calls out to you, the disadvantaged, downtrodden and tyrannised of the world, with her manifesto for mental health: AdMyrism! But are you ready to receive the call?

Pleasance

Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill

Chambers Touring Ltd

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman. Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this 'unapologetically funny' (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction.

Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Name of the Dame

Sugar Punch

TFLP Theatre

Dames, detectives, stylish hats, "car chases"...this parody of the noir genre has a gag rate that fires faster than a Tommy gun and is marginally less painful. Catch this gut-busting play in its debut year.

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

Nathan Cassidy: Amnesia

The Rat Pack Productions Ltd

N Stand-Up

Multi award-winning comedian Nathan Cassidy has been told he must make his stand-up “TikTok ready”. So here are 29 bits with no connections that are instantly forgettable. Swipe up morons. ‘Star-in-waiting. He is untouchable’ SSSS (Times).

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug

Nathan Cassidy: Fifty

The Rat Pack Productions Ltd

N Stand-Up

Multi award-winning comedian Cassidy wanted to perform the show of his life for his grandma's 100th birthday, but must make his stand-up "Instagrammable". So instead here are 50 jokes. ‘A classic fringe hour' SSSS (Times).

Aug 3-13,15-26 20:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50. M

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: Present/Tense Strip Light

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

In his exciting, sophomore show, Nathan (writer for Horrible Histories, The Emily Atack Show, winner of the BBC's Felix Dexter Bursary) takes on the vital contemporary issues: modern masculinity, racial identity and bizarre McDonald's song choices.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

XAug 2-4 16:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 16:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 18-27 18:40(1h)

Neil Frost: The Door

Neil Frost / Mad Etiquette

MP Clown, Character Comedy

Stumbling upon old photos, Neil Frost unravels the past. Childhood dreams and final goodbyes in a heartfelt clown show about growing up with your grandparents. 'Silliness as an art form' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Comic genius' SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7 and £9.

Neil Harris: Codebreaker

Neil Harris

FLP Historical, Stand-Up

Neil is a comedian, animator and computer programmer who utilises his skills to look back on history. This year, along with Helpy, his animated sidekick, he takes a look at the Enigma machine.

Nicola Macri: Single Entendre

Nicola Macri

TFM Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

Australia's premier asexual comedian just really likes eggplant as a vegetable and she's sick of your sordid euphemisms. Perfect for wordplay enthusiasts and/or prudes. Fringe World Comedy Weekly Award 2023. 'A constant stream of laughs' (OutInPerth.com).

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 X

Nicole

Travolta is Doing Alright

Nicole Travolta

FM Solo Show

Bad with money. Great with a (spray-tan) gun. A one-woman show about a compulsive shopper who freed herself from debt and shame one spray at a time. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 10:30(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

NewsRevue

NewsRevue

TLP Satire, Sketch Show

In 1979, the late Professor Michael Hodd launched a news-based song and sketch show. 43 Guinness World Record-breaking years later, NewsRevue continues to 'skewer the more ridiculous elements of society with unforgiving linguistic brilliance' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

A Night of the Mind

The Albino Hypnotist

FLP Variety

A Night of the Mind – quoted as 'Scotland's answer to Derren Brown'. International performer, Fraser Penman's hilarious headline comedy hypnosis show fused with mind-blowing mentalism leaves audiences roaring with laughter. Outstanding and mesmerising!

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele) B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 17:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-8,10-13,17-20,24-27 17:30(1h) £19.50 (£18.00)

Aug 9,14-15,21-23 17:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.50)

Nick Doody – The Difficult Twelfth Album

Nick Doody / PBH's Free Fringe

MP Stand-Up, Spoken Word

Nick Doody returns to the Fringe with his twelfth solo show, a blistering hour of stand-up about life in Happy Valley, AI, dogs, politics and which is the best minority group to offend.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room

Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

Aug 5-14,16-21,23-27 17:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Nick Helm's Hot 'N' Heavy Weekend

Plosive Live M Music

Join the legendary Nick Helm to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his first album Hot 'N' Heavy, performing the whole damn thing. Beginning. To. End. 'A true mastermind'

SSSSS (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).'Terrific'

SSSS (Times).

Aug

Nightwatchman

Half Time Orange

TFMP Alternative Comedy, Character Comedy

Oi Oi! Nightwatchman is a 55-minute split-bill from Kit Loyd and Ollie West. A mixture of clowning, physical comedy and character comedy. Leicester Comedy Festival Award nominees. 'Best pieces of comedy I've seen in ages' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Nikki Osborne is Bad Barbie

More Talent

LP Stand-Up

Imagine Margot Robbie mixed with Steve Irwin, this Aussie controversy queen is the host of JFL's Australian series. 'F*cking hilarious' (Bert Kreischer). 'Funniest stand-up seen this year' SSSSS (Greg Burns, CapitalFM).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 11-12 23:00(1h) £17.50 (£17.00)

Nick Pupo: Addicted

Nick Pupo

TFNP Storytelling

Nick used to have a best friend until he ruined it with his heroin addiction. Join him as he explores his shocking past and the fine line between addiction and identity.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Njambi McGrath: OutKast

Njambi McGrath

TLP Stand-Up, Satire

Njambi McGrath is an OutKast. Lured by British colonial PR, Njambi studied prose, poetry, Shakespeare and watched Downtown Abbey. Then she arrived in Staines. The rest is her-story.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Turret)

B

Noam Shuster Eliassi: Coexistence My A**

Noam Shuster Eliassi

LP Solo Show

After her failed attempt at diplomacy through the UN, Noam turns to the mic to talk about her Palestinian best friends, Iranian family, and viral marriage proposal to the Saudi Prince. Confused? Her too.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 16:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

North Americ*nts

Dion Owen, Harrison Weinreb, Zak Kik, Oren Shbiro

NP Compilation, International

Home of the hilarious, land of the funny! Either way our continent is better than yours. We're North Americ*nts. Catch the stars of today and the heart-wrenching biopics of tomorrow!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

The Northern Irish Comedy Protocol

Peter E Davidson / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

The Northern Irish Comedy Protocol is a showcase highlighting the best brand-new comedy talent from the new explosion in Northern Irish comedy (that may be a triggering phrase to be honest).

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5

Not Another Quiz Night Not Another Quiz Night

N Interactive, Game Show

A quiz night like nothing you've ever seen before... This is the ultimate Fringe afterparty with prizes, surprises and "celebs" in disguises. Bring a team, or make friends on the night!

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0

Nurse Georgie Carroll

TL Stand-Up

Fresh from multiple sold-out Australian tours, viral Nurse Georgie Carroll's gloves are off for this award-winning hour of stand-up. Over 10 million views online. Winner: Best Comedy Show, Adelaide Fringe.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Off With Your Head

Bowtie Productions

LP Game Show, Fantasy

How long can you survive as ruler? Find out in this one-of-a-kind interactive comedy video game! Part comedy, improv, video game and choose your own adventure – a unique experience every show!

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

Olaf Falafel:

Look

What

Olaf Falafel

Fell Out Of My Head

KP Absurdist

Olaf Falafel WAS the holder of Dave's Best Joke Of The Fringe. More importantly he IS the holder of Person Whose Show You Are Currently Considering. Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)

0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5

Old Dog, New Tricks

Viv Gee

TFNP Alternative Comedy

50 years on the planet. 25 years on the circuit. 7 years on the biscuits. See me do jokes you’ve never heard and jokes I’ve never said. Sit. Stay. Laugh. ‘Simply a genius’ (Scotland on Sunday).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2 Aug 17-19,24-26

Not My Audience! The Interactive Panel Show You Control with an App!

RGB Monster

M Stand-Up, Game Show

The Fringe's cult-hit stand-up comedy panel show that you influence in real time is back!

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-13,15-20,22-27 15:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Not My First Rodeo...

Bob Stevenson

FLP Solo Show, Storytelling

A Pom’s story of fun and adventure as an immigrant to Australia in 1989. Tales of a journey of 35 years worth of strange and comical things and the weird, wonderful people met along the way.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

XAug 21-22 18:30(30m) £6.50 (£5.00) Aug 23-26 18:30(30m) £12.50 (£7.50)

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Leith Depot (Leith Depot) B 0131 555 4738 V 214 G LEITH

Old Jewish Jokes

Ivor Dembina

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

10th great year! Edinburgh's funniest, and most successful ever kosher comedy show. A Pick of the Fringe award winner overflowing with priceless Jewish gags. Great jokes! Great stories! Great humour! SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). SSSS (Mirror) SSSS (Scotsman) Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Aug 3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 18:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Old Movies Saved My Life: 2

Mel Byron

FK Storytelling, Stand-Up

Mel Byron returns to her favourite subject and shows how old movies can save your life too. Come for the laughs, stay for the glamour and the life advice in black and white.

Aug 21-27 14:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Wee Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail

IAM

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Olga turned 30 and went on an adult gap year. Think less Eat Pray Love and more Shake Scream Cry. As seen on Mock the Week and QI. SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Telegraph). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XJul 31-Aug 1 19:35(1h) £6.00 XAug 2-3 19:35(1h) £7.00

Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26 19:35(1h) £12.00

Aug 6,9-10,13,16-17,20,23-24,27 19:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 14-15,21-22 19:35(1h) £8.00

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Olivia Xing: Party School

Olivia Xing

TFKP Stand-Up, Satire

Olivia Xing, made in China and based in LA, spits facts about the censorship and dictatorship in China and pokes fun at the political nonsense she's come across in the West.

Ollie Horn: Not Much

RGB Monster

TFKP Solo show, Storytelling

Ollie Horn reflects on ten years of performing stand-up around the world. 'A natural' (BroadwayBaby.com). Just

at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

On The Tiles

All the way from the land of sun, sand and camels, KC Productions presents a hilarious look at life, the universe (well not quite this time) and everything. Audience participation actively encouraged!

One Billion Songs Please!

David Hoare

TFMP Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

After his sell-out Edinburgh 2022 show 100 Songs in an Hour, the award-winning David Hoare returns with another bumper show bursting with hilarious songs and jokes.

'An annoyingly funny young man' (Gary Delaney). Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-14,16-27 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00 SUDO)

One-Man 12 Angry Men

Alexander Richmond / Free Festival

M

Absurdist, Character Comedy

In a world where one man can be one character, Alexander Richmond dares to be twelve of them. An interactive comedy show where you pick who you get to see.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 14:25(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

One Night Stand Baby

Thor Stenhaug / Free Festival

M Stand-Up

A show about carrying the name of two Norse Gods, being a late bloomer and having to introduce your mum and dad to each other.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5 Aug

One Room Sleep One Night

Gravin Productions

TNP Solo Show, Storytelling

With no phone and four of his five senses slowly failing him, follow Grant Lancaster on a week-long, stranger than fiction journey home, as he contracts an extremely rare and unheard of neurological disease. Gilded

One's a Musical Comedian

and

One Isn't

Emily Cairns and Callum Mackenzie

KP Musical Comedy

Like musical comedy? Like non-musical comedy? Don't care, as long as it's good? Then come enjoy the first half, second half, or even all of our show!

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (Just The Meeting Room ) B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Aug 3,7,9-10,15-17,21-24 16:30(1h) £5.00

Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h) £8.00 Buy

Orange Juice

Catherine Cranfield and Ronan McCabe

NP Stand-Up

Orange Juice is freshly squeezed stand-up comedy from Soho Theatre Stand-Up Lab alumni, Catherine Cranfield and Ronan McCabe. Comics navigate heartbreak, health and hilarity, through playful anecdotes and astute observations. Comedy, with the juicy bits left in.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Porch)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4

Aug 3-10 20:50(45m) £7.00 (£5.00)

Buy a ticket in advance

guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Our Place in the World

Luke Connell / Free Festival

Stand-Up

Sure, Britain’s got talent, but has it got any friends? Luke Connell (heard on BBC Radio 4) tackles our plonkers, princes and pickled eggs. Expect puns, parody and a song about all eight King Henries.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

The Oxford Revue Did It!

The Oxford Revue

TFLP Improv, Sketch Show

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Oxford Revue brings you an improvised murder mystery where you decide whodunnit! Will the onstage detective solve the case? With a different mystery every performance, anything can happen...

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk) B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Aug 3-13,15-27 16:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

The Oxford Revue Will See You

The Oxford Revue

TFLP Stand-Up, Sketch Show

Now

The Oxford Revue turns 70! Join Oxford's premier comedy troupe for an hour of stand-up, sketches and music! Jokes will be told! Laughs will be had! Mirth will be distributed amongst the populace!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs) B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Pablo Escobar Doesn’t Need a Second Job

Alexander Cabana

N Stand-Up

The show, performed in an under an hour, explores trading horses for sexual favours, breaking up America, and tech billionaires. You know, normal stuff.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk) B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Paddy McDonnell – Live TSW Management

TMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Paddy McDonnell is well known for his hilarious stories and viral clips from podcast appearances. His new show is full of tales of everyday life and people he has met along the way. Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

Paddy Young: Hungry, Horny, Scared Paddy Young

TMP Alternative Comedy, Stand-Up

He's hungry, he's horny, he's scared. He's in the gutter but looking down on all of you. Join Northern powerhouse Paddy Young for his unmissable debut. 'One of the most exciting new comics' (Joe Lycett).

Aug 3-14,16-27 15:40(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

The Oxford Imps

The Oxford Imps

Tj Improv, Family-Friendly

Returning with their sell-out comedy extravaganza, Oxford's premier improv troupe hits your funny bones again! Imps attack the stage with energetic Whose Line?-style games, songs, Shakespeare, musicals, raps – bring your wittiest suggestions! Suitable for families.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 12:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-15,17,21-24 12:20(1h) £9.50 (£8.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Courtyard (Baby Grand)

556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 21:35(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:35(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 21:35(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Padley, Strauss and Woolf: Blue Peter (Bloop Eater?!)

The WRöNG Productions

KP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist Come enjoy this surreal adventure... we might learn some things and discover who is Blue Peter...?! And what made him blue...?! An absurd experience open to the child in all of us!

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 13-17 16:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7 and £9.

Painspotting! Choose Life, Choose Laughter!

Painspotting

NP Stand-Up

Painspotting! Choose Life, Choose Laughter! When life deals you a grim hand, it’s easy to choose oblivion. We chose somethin’ else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you’ve got comedy?

Leith Depot (Leith Depot) B 0131 555 4738 V 214 G LEITH C2 Aug

Palatable Gay Robot

Stephen Brower

FMP Theatre, Stand-Up

>>> print(billie_bowtie, + in an edgy amalgamation of stand-up and theatre) Experience an array of perfected prototypes as one comedian recalibrates his queerness for optimal effect. Singing, dancing, butt stuff. 'Likable and disarmingly funny' (San Diego Union-Tribune).

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19,21-26 19:50(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) Buy

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Palindrome Fight!

Mark Saltveit and Friends plus Audience / PBH's Free Fringe

N Improv, Spoken Word

Improvised palindromes from audience suggestions. Punters welcome! Each show's winner gets a genuine Roman coin. Plus stand-up comedy and lurid palindrome history. Ultra geeky! 'Wonderfully wacky – quintessentially Fringe offering. Saltveit sure knows how to entertain...' (FringeReview.co.uk).

PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Lothian Rd (The Garage)

B 0131 226 0000 V 102 G E2 2

Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 16:55(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Pam Ford Don't You Dare!

(Put Me in a Care Home)

Pam Ford Stand-Up Comedian

L True-Life, Solo Show

A great way to start your day. Hilarious heartwarming insight to what goes on in a care home. Wanna feel young get a job with "oldies". SSSS (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 21-27 12:50(55m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Parsons and Emslie: Always a pleasure, never a chore, be good to yourself, alright?

Joseph Emslie and Joseph Parsons / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

A split hour of friendly, high energy comedy with Joseph Emslie (Runner Up Leicester Mercury Comedian 2021) and Joseph Parsons (BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted).

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 21-27 20:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Party Party N

The ‘queer as f*ck’ (Travis Alabanza) trans/non-binary/ female mixed-bill comedy show is bringing the party every Friday night. Expect a guaranteed star-studded line-up and sick themes! Hosted by the UK's very own scrap queens

Pravanya Pillay and Imogen Trusselle.

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Aug 4,11,18,25 23:50(1h30m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Patrick Susmilch: Texts from My Dead Friends

Patrick Susmilch

TFNP Multimedia

Los Angeles comedian Patrick has many dead friends. Thanks to the Internet, every message those dead friends sent is accessible! Join Last Comic Standing alum, Patrick Susmilch for a wry, poignant, hilarious hour.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

0330 220 1212

Patti Harrison: My Huge Tits Huge Because They Are Infected Not Fake!

Soho Theatre

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Cult-comedy icon Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave, The Lost City) returns with an hour of comedy that refuses to be categorized. Expect pure, chaotic fun.

Paul Black: Nostalgia

Gilded Balloon

M Stand-Up, Sketch Show

Following a string of sell-out performances, accumulating over half a billion views online and cementing himself as one of Scotland's most exciting comedy talents, viral sensation Paul Black returns to the Fringe.

Patrick Hastie

– My Grandpa's Grandpa's Dad

Patrick Hastie

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Ancestry takes an unexpected turn when a DNA test, a trip to Ellis Island, and some late-night googling leads American stand-up comedian Patrick Hastie to question the truth about his heritage.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 20:00(1h) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Patrick Monahan: Exclusively

Vivienne Smith Management

TKP Stand-Up

Performed in over 1,000 cities, towns and countries! Travelled more miles than the total of NASA's space flights! Come see him now before he does his Mars stadium tour 2024! Exclusively yours! SSSSS (One4review.co.uk).

SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Following a complete sell-out, extended national tour, star of global hit Live Innit, Taskmaster and the first British-Asian stand-up to sell-out London's Wembley Arena returns to Edinburgh for the first time in almost 10 years!

Courtyard

Bar)

Paul Currie: Shtoom

Paul Currie

L Alternative Comedy, Clown

Shtoom is a unique, surrealist, dada punk non-verbal stand-up comedy show from award-winning Belfast comedian Paul Currie. 'The best comedy I saw was Paul Currie' SSSSS (Stewart Lee). 'Incredible!'

SSSSS (Scotsman).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Big Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5 2

Aug 4-8,10-13,15,17-22,24-27 21:00(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 21:00(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-15,17,21-24 21:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Patrick Spicer: Yes Haha What

Patrick Spicer / PBH's Free Fringe

LP Stand-Up

In my opinion, comedy is the art of making people laugh. 'Masterclass' SSSS (MumbleComedy.net). 'Natural storyteller' SSSS (Skinny). As seen on BBC Two, BBC Three and Channel 4. PBH's Free Fringe @ Brewdog Doghouse (Upstairs Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 603 G D5 2

Aug 5-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Paul F Taylor: Head in the Clouds

Paul F Taylor

TFMP Solo Show

Wonderfully absurd stand-up from a fool's thinking man. As seen on Harry Hill’s Club Nite, Channel 4, BBC Radio 4. 'Wildly entertaining and absolutely funny’ (Chortle.co.uk).

'Required viewing for all wannabe surrealists' (Skinny). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26 23:25(1h) £10.00

Aug 6,9-10,13-14,17,20-24,27 23:25(1h) £7.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Paul Foot: Dissolve

Paul Foot

TLP Stand-Up

Multi award-winning and trailblazing comedian, Paul Foot, returns with his most personal, surprising and groundbreaking show ever. As seen on Would I Lie To You?, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Cats Does Countdown.

'Sublime, original, brilliant' (Independent).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2

XAug 3-4 19:20(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 19:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Paul Merton's Impro Chums

Mick Perrin Worldwide

L Improv

Impro Chums are wonders of nature, taking audience suggestions and creating cascades of laughter. 'You could see this every night and never tire of it, they continue to be the finest exponents of improv' SSSSS (Mirror).

XAug 2 17:40(1h)

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

£17.50 (£15.50)

Paul Sinha: Pauly Bengali

Paul Sinha / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP LGBTQ+, Stand-Up

Acclaimed comedian, daytime TV star and global TikTok sensation, Paul Sinha is at least two of these. ‘Easily the funniest and most gratifying stand-up I have seen in two decades’ SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com, 2022).

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Pear: But Braver

Indigo Productions

TLP Sketch Show

Winner – Critic’s Choice Award, Perth Fringe 2023. Last year, 6'7" identical twins Patrick and Hugo McPherson debuted their blistering sketch comedy show, Pear, which was 'relentlessly packed with jokes' (ThreeWeeks). This year?

The same. But braver.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Perrin Pang – Here Lies

Perrin Pang

TFMP Stand-Up, Musical Comedy

Full of energy, enthusiasm and entitlement, Perrin Pang attempts to pull off a one-man, stand-up musical comedy performance about the importance of lying down. That's it. That's all there is really. So... come watch!

theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug 4-12 20:35(55m) £10.00 (£7.50) (£30.00 F)

Pete Heat: Huge

Impatient Productions

TKP Stand-Up, Magic

Smart, surreal and joyously unhinged, this hilarious modern magic show will break your brain into cute little pieces. 'Would have given Jesus a run for his money' (Alex Horne).

'What the f*ck just happened?' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).

Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 19:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 19:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 3-27 12:30(1h)

Peter Flanagan: Meditations

Peter Flanagan

TFLP

Join rising Irish talent Peter Flanagan for his unmissable debut show. An hour of blisteringly funny, personal comedy about moving to London post-pandemic and the year of romance, booze and meditation that followed.

'High laugh count' (Chortle.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Petting Zoo Comedy

Michael Kandel and Charlie Sosnick

TK Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

The Brooklyn comedy sensation – stand-ups try to perform while handling live animals, alongside a professional wildlife educator. Whether a skink poops on a comedian or a dove poops on a comedian, anything can happen.

Phil Kay: Silent DiscoVery... (Walking Tour)

Walking Tour with Phil Kay

– An On-Foot Adventure

LP Walk, Cabaret

Are you ready to ramble! Take a stroll with Phil for an off-the-cuff, on-the-hoof walking tour. Talking cobblers on the cobbles. 'Emotionally charged and visceral storytelling from a true Fringe Legend' (Herald).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (The Bus Stop) B 0131 226 0000 V 212

Philipp and Phriends: A Late Night Comedy Show

Philipp Kostelecky / Free Festival

N Compilation, Variety

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

PG Hits! Stand-Up Comedy That's Everyone's Cup of Tea

RGB Monster

K Family-Friendly, Stand-Up

A professional stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out the really rude bits so everybody can enjoy the show. A great lunchtime choice for comedy fans of all ages!

Aug 3-27 22:50(1h)

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. It's time for crazy antics and big laughs!

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

options

£5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Philipp Kostelecky:

Daddy’s Home

Philipp Kostelecky / The Stand Comedy Club

TMP Stand-Up

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show

Phil Ellis

TFLP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist Like comedy? Like shows? How about excellence? If you like all three, come see Edinburgh Award-winning Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show. ‘Ellis as a character is both completely likeable and absolutely appalling' (Scotsman).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 313 G D5

Aug 2-3,6-10,13-17,20-24,27 12:30(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 12:30(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)

Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown

Phil Green / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

After attending four weddings from four different generations last year, Phil finally figures out the reasons behind his breakdown a decade ago. Amused Moose Best Show nominee 2022. As heard on BBC Sounds.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-15,17-27 14:40(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Phil Kay – Funny Walks

Phil Kay

LP Alternative Comedy

Join Phil in a tour of the moment and of his 25 Edinburgh Fringes! Hear actual stories told in the places they happened! Groundbreaking. A laugh a metre. We wear headsets for intimacy.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just The Rowantree Bar)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 12-13,15-26 19:00(50m) £10.00

After a sell-out European tour, Philipp Kostelecky brings his hilarious, imaginative, heartfelt stand-up show to Edinburgh. Expect high energy and big laughs in this 'pleasingly original' (Chortle.co.uk) debut hour from one of Europe's finest young comedians. The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2) B

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe

N Cabaret, Variety

An exclusive evening that presents the best of the year’s Fringe acts together in one evening of comedy and fine dining. The premier corporate event of the Fringe, perfect for client entertaining.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel (Edinburgh Suite)

B 0131 477 7755 V 229 G E2 Aug

Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing?

Avalon

TLP Stand-Up

Why do you enjoy this stuff? Does it matter? Uncertainty reigns! A mixture of high-brow and low-brow references from award-winning, hit-podcasting, Frank-Skinner-supporting Pierre Novellie. 'Tremendous' (EdFestMag.com). 'Exceptional' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Hilarious' SSSS (Times).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 2-3 19:05(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:05(1h) £12.00

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 19:05(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Pirates: You Wouldn't Steal a Boat

Spruce Moose Comedy

FL Theatre

You wouldn't steal a boat! Ok, maybe you would, but you wouldn't raid nearby ports! You would? Ah. In this high-energy, low-brow pirate adventure, gold is just a shot (of rum) away...

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

Aug 5 19:30(1h) (Free Ticketed)

Pleasance All-American Newcomer Comedy Gala

The Pleasance

KP

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 summer. Tickets are free!

The Power of Yep

Carter Lee Iddings and Lexi Ritter

TMP Character Comedy, Alternative Comedy

Dalton and Trip are kicking off the tour for their new book, sharing their bestselling advice. But what happens when the philosophy their empire is built upon gets put to the test?

Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C

Pleasance Newcomer Comedy

A one-off comedy extravaganza! Check out some of the most exciting new comedians at the Fringe as they make their Pleasance debuts in this late-night comedy party. Best of all, tickets are free!

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5

Police Cops: The Musical

Police Cops

TK Theatre, Musical Theatre

Award-winning Police Cops are back and bigger than ever with their reborn musical comedy blockbuster. Featuring brand-new original songs, their unique physical comedy mayhem is supercharged for their most ambitious show yet.

SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

XAug 2-3 19:00(1h30m) £10.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h30m) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28

A Political Breakfast

Jesters Dublin / PBH's Free Fringe

M Political Comedy panel show chaired by Chris O'Neill or Harun Musho'd involving up to four comedians and the audience. 'Great way to start the day if you are even mildly into politics' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). Breakfast available.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5 Aug

The Poor Rich

Gemma Soldati

TN Clown, Absurdist

Mother Greed comes in many forms, but here she's at her most unadulterated. Behold the mischief that runs our world in this examination of power, absurdly invented with the spirit of pure imagination.

Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

XAug 2-3 22:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 22:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Pottervision

Lawrinson and Kirkby M Sketch Show

The Potter parody show returns! With all-new sketches, spoofing scenes from those magical movies. DIY props and a shoestring budget, this is a wizarding show that’s not to be missed. Three sell-out years at the Fringe.

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 13:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Aug 3-27 23:00(1h)

The Prince Andrew Tate Appreciation Hour

Mark O' Keeffe, Richy Sheehy / Free Festival

NP Dark Comedy, Stand-Up

A compilation of some of the worst human beings doing comedy. Award-winning hilarious acts every night, top Gs and royal playboys, getting nasty and being messed up. Late-night, dark humour, diverse line-ups.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Priya Hall: Grandmother’s Daughter

IAM

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Rising star Priya Hall (BBC, Comedy Central) presents a joyful tribute to one old Welsh lady and the impossible standards she set, packed with queer joy, oversharing, and more jokes about sperm than Priya intended.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

B

Push, Mrs Johnson!

A variety of the Fringe's hottest stand-up and variety acts

NP Stand-Up, Variety

Push, Mrs. Johnson! is a comedy event which aims to showcase a different line-up of the Fringe's hottest acts every night, all while capturing the excitement and sheer chaos of a live birth.

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

Aug 3-27 19:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Queen and Sober

Jessica Karlén / Free Festival

NP Musical Comedy, Stand-Up

A raw and unfiltered musical comedy. Swedish comedian Jessica Karlén will be delving into the world of drugs, dicks and addiction, offering a relatable and hilarious take on the ups and downs of recovery and taboo subjects.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-16 00:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Quiz in My Pants

Nicola Bolsover / PBH's Free Fringe

N Stand-Up, Improv

The long-running panel show returns! Year 11 and still every show is different. We bring you hand-picked acts from the circuit and the festival. Previous guests include Tom Allen, Joe Lycett and Eshaan Akbar! SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Subway (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 56 G D4 2

Aug 5-13 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother

Rachel Creeger / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Whether it’s a relationship problem, how to word a sensitive work email or the best way to cook a brisket, this Jewish mother provides all the answers in a brand-new stand-up comedy show!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5

Aug 6-11,13-18,20-25,27 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Rachel Morton-Young: Organised Chaos

Rachel Morton-Young / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Raising kids is tough; add to the mix puberty, cultural differences and a complicated language, topped with questionable organisational skills and the comedy show writes itself! Award-winning comedian Rachel paints a picture of her expat life.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-14,16-27 22:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Rachel Parris: Work in Progress

Show And Tell in association with Sophie Chapman Talent

LP Stand-up, Musical Comedy

The BAFTA-nominated comedian and star of BBC’s The Mash Report presents a work-in-progress hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. 'This is classy, clever comedy – uproarious' (Scotsman). ‘Venomously witty’ (Evening Standard).

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up as He Goes Along

Raul Kohli

TFK Stand-Up, Improv

Raul Kohli returns with a completely improvised hour of crowdwork! SSSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Fest).

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-15,17-27 14:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Ray Bradshaw – Work in Progress

Ray Bradshaw

FNP Stand-Up

Ray Bradshaw is back with a brand-new show after his hit UK 2023 tour, Deaf Com 1. He'll be trying out new material every day and some of it will be good.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)

B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5

Aug 4-15,17-26 19:30(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in

Ray Fordyce and His Wonderfully Spiffing Variety Show

Ray Fordyce / Free Festival

NP Variety, Compilation

Ray Fordyce is back to host a wonderfully spiffing show full of comedy and entertainment. Featuring up to four acts every evening, this show is a must.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 9-10 17:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 11-13 17:40(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Ralph Brown: Ralpha Male

Ralph Brown

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist. Sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows. 'Rich in amusing detail and self-deprecation, exceptionally well-told stories' (Scotsman). Ralph Brown brings you his new show all about being a Ralpha Male.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley)

B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5

Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 22:00(50m) £5.00

Buy

Raul Kohli: Full Inglish

Raul Kohli

KP Stand-Up, Artist(s) of Colour

Raul Kohli asks in a brand-new hour, what does it mean to be British? SSSSS (Guardian). 'Powerful' (Scotsman). 'Insulting' (Nigel Farage).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 18:10(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Raymond Mearns is Alive in the Hive

Raymond Mearns

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Top Scottish comedian Raymond Mearns is back at The Beehive Inn, doing what he does best! This unstoppable comedy juggernaut just keeps rolling on! 'Improvisational genius' (Frankie Boyle). 'Funny and cathartic' (Scotsman).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(50m) £10.00 (£9.00 SUDO)

Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24,28 19:00(50m) £7.00 (£6.00 SUDO)

Buy

Raymond Mearns – Old Town Comedy Walking Tour

Raymond Mearns

TFL Historical, Walk

Aug 4-15,17-27 16:55(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Raul Kohli: Kohl and The Gang

Raul Kohli

L Stand-Up, Compilation

Raul Kohli returns with an evening compilation show featuring several of the best acts of the Fringe!

SSSSS (Guardian) SSSS (EdFestMag.com).

A fun-filled, historical walking tour in the company of Raymond Mearns! What's not to like? Educational and entertaining in equal measure! Wear comfortable shoes! Dress for all weather types. Stroll on.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3 Aug

The Recovery Through Comedy Show

RTC Company N Stand-Up, Compilation

Aug 3-15,17-27 20:00(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Poppyscotland are proud to host a refreshing, uplifting showcase of laugh-out-loud comedy created by Armed Forces veterans. All are graduates of the Royal British Legion’s Recovery Through Comedy programme.

Lady Haig's Poppy Factory (Remembrance Gallery) B 0131 226 0000 V 347 G A3

Red Flag(s)

Natasha Capp (Cappricielli Productions)

FMP Character Comedy

A young woman moves to LA, the city where magic happens, to become a movie star overnight. Things take an unexpected turn when she is faced with temptation... men!

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

Red Rum: Glue or Glory

James Murphy and Ryan Ward

NP Theatre

Saddle up and hit the racetrack in this irreverent retelling of the classic British tale of Red Rum. The road to glory isn't always paved with gold, sometimes it's paved with horseshit.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Shit

– A Work In Progress

Mick Perrin Worldwide

NP Stand-Up

Lucille Hunter proclaimed: 'It's easy to see through shit, the hard part is acting like you ain't'. Reginald D. Hunter explores this phenomena. SSSSS (Times).

Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)

The Retreat

Rebekka Johnson, Anne Gregory, Kate Nash

TN Variety, Alternative Comedy

An alt-comedy variety show that mimics an overenthusiastic kick-off event for a corporate retreat. Hosted by comedians Anne Gregory and Rebekka Johnson and featuring a rotating cast of Fringe performers and (occasionally) including the iconic Kate Nash! Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

A Retrospection

Claire Woolner / PBH’s Free Fringe

NP Alternative Comedy, Performance Art

A retrospective no one asked for from a performance artist no one knows. Claire Woolner, LA-based absurdist comedian and award-winning studio artist, plays in silly comedic bits, surrealist performance pieces and authentic breakdowns for brilliant tragicomedy.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-14,16-27 23:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back

Chambers Touring Ltd

M Cabaret, Stand-Up

The 2022 global hit returns! Fast, on the edge and brutally funny. Australia's favourite comedian Reuben Kaye is back to tear apart the world and put it back together.

'Colossally fabulous!' (Scotsman).

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Aug 15-17,22-24 19:50(1h) £15.50 (£14.50) Aug 18-20,25-27 19:50(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

Fill yer boots!

Reuben Solo: Palindrome

Reuben Solo

TFM Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Winner: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Weekly Award, Best Comedy. In his Edinburgh debut, Reuben Solo bounds onto the scene and immediately sprains an ankle. He recovers (a miracle). A show about paradoxes and parachutes and other crazy stuff.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 18:40(55m) £9.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 18:40(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Buy

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

RGB Monster's Format Factory

RGB Monster

MP Compilation, Work in Progress

Panel-show, game-show and format-show nerds, RGB Monster are presenting a different comedy format every day for a whole week. Find out on our website

RGB.monster what we have in store for you today!

Richard

Duffy Is Asleep!

Richard Duffy / PBH's Free Fringe

MP Alternative Comedy, Performance Art

A fascinating retrospective on the career of a man who entertained thousands simply asleep on stage. Famed documentarian Julio Hotwaterbottle reveals all.

'A sleeper hit!' (The Sleepy Times). One third of acclaimed sketch group Planet Caramel.

PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)

B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5

Aug 19-27 11:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Richard Pulsford: Short Joke Teller

Mirth of Forth Productions

TFL Stand-Up, Solo Show

Quality one-liners, puns and light-hearted jokes! UK Pun Championships winner 2022. Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up 2021. Dave's Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. ‘Quick, original and funny’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Aug

Aug 3-13,15-21,23-27 19:25(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Rhiannon Shaw: Wedding Night

Rhiannon Shaw

FMP Character Comedy, Stand-Up

Character comedian and stand-up Rhiannon Shaw ('a cunning comic mind' (Chortle.co.uk)) presents her Fringe debut in the form of her very own wedding. As seen on TV in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2022.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Attic))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

XAug 4-6 12:45(50m) £6.00 Aug 7-15,17-27 12:45(50m) £6.00

Richard Stott: Dear Lord…

What A Sad Little Life

Ingenious Fools

LP Solo Show, Stand-Up

The star of ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live is just doing a breezy hour of stand-up and is in no way obsessing about people liking him.

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Rhod Gilbert: Work in Progress Blue Jeans Management

M Work in Progress, Stand-Up

He has been away having cancer; now he's back with a work-in-progress show. Expect some dark but funny shit. 'Unflaggingly brilliant' (Scotsman). 'Uproariously funny' (Guardian). 'Darkly hilarious' (Times).

Aug 3-13,15-27 20:45(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Rick Molland: Natural Born Dickhead

Rick Molland

TMP Stand-Up

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

Rhys James: Spilt Milk

Show And Tell in association with United Agents

LP Stand-Up

Rhys James is right back in Edinburgh for a limited time only. Mock the Week's final regular, House of Games bottle-job and tuxedo'd Pointless loser. 'Lightning-paced, gag-dense, precision delivered' (Guardian). SSSS 'Scintillating stand-up' (Times).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Richard Cobb: Couple's Massage

Richard Cobb / Free Festival N Stand-Up, Storytelling

The debut show from Scottish comedian/author/guy that will literally try anything to be famous, Richard Cobb. It's basically about love, doubt, guilt, family holidays, football, near-death experiences and pugs. Oh, and it's got a happy ending.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Nineties)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Rick Molland delivers an insightful and hilarious exploration of what it means to be your average, everyday dickhead in today's modern world. 'A machine of perpetual comedy motion... Comedy genius' (MumbleComedy.net). 'Side-splitting banter'(One4Review.co.uk).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Aug 4-7,9-14,16-21,23-27 18:30(50m) £7.00 Buy

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Rik Carranza Presents

Clash of Fandoms

Rik Carranza

L Game Show, Stand-Up

Clash of Fandoms returns! Hosted by Pure Radio Scotland's Rik Carranza. See different comedians every day battle between Star Trek vs Star Wars and Marvel vs DC! Who wins? You decide!

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 3-15 19:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Rizal Van Geyzel: Arrested

RGB Monster

MP Solo Show

Malaysian comedy star Rizal Van Geyzel was put in jail for telling jokes about his Islamic heritage. Hear the hilarious and shocking story of how it happened, and what it means for freedom of speech.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-27 21:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Rob Auton: The Rob Auton Show

Avalon

TLP Stand-Up, Spoken Word

The Rob Auton Show is a comedy, theatre, spoken word show about writer/performer Rob Auton. 'A genuine original' (Guardian). 'Makes laughter out of wonder. We need him' (Scotsman). 'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee). Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 XAug 2-3 14:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 14:25(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

9-10,14-17,21-24 14:25(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Rob

Duncan: Baby Trains

Rob Duncan / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Clown, Solo Show

Rob Duncan (from Legs, Logs and Jeremy Segway) presents an hour of professionally researched nonsense, featuring relatable topics including trains and babies. Winner: Malcolm Hardee Award, 2019. 'Irresistible force' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Absurdity at its finest' (Chortle.co.uk).

Robbie McShane:

It's All This These Days

Robbie McShane

TNP Stand-Up, Comedy

A show about the times*. BBC New Comedy Award finalist, 2022. Fringe Monkey's Talented but Ignored Award winner, 2019. Ireland's Breakout Act of the Year runner-up, 2019. *not the paper.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Robin Boot's Rockomedy: Seventh Pun of a Seventh Pun

Robin Boot

NP Musical Comedy

The harbinger of rock'n'drole returns to Edinburgh for the seventh time with his unique brand of axe-wielding wordplay and silliness. This is musical comedy turned up to 11!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5

Robin Grainger: An Audient with Robin Grainger

Robin Grainger / The Stand Comedy Club

TFNP Stand-Up, Solo Show

With only one ticket sold on opening night last Fringe, 'it was every good thing it should be' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). Within a week the story was globally viral. Sell-out, Fringe 2022.

The Stand Comedy Club 2 (Stand 2)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

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

Robin Ince / The Cosmic Shambles Network / The Stand Comedy Club

TLP Spoken Word, Solo Show

Robin’s first show was a disaster that ended with him punching a melon before singing Mustang Sally. MELONS is Robin’s love letter to stand-up after 30 years.

Robin Ince – Weapons of Empathy

The Cosmic Shambles Network

TK Stand-Up, Spoken Word

Comedian and bibliomaniac Robin Ince takes audiences on a celebratory tour of the wondrous places books can take us. Expect a chaos of words, ideas, love, delight and a very long reading list.

Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28

Robin Tran: Don't Look at Me

Strip Light Productions

TLP Stand-Up

Robin is an Asian transgender lesbian (as seen on Comedy Central and Netflix). Her musings on gender and depression will have you laughing so hard that you won't notice how sad her life is.

George Square (The Box)

623 3030

Ron Placone

– Balding is Punk Rock

Ron Placone / Free Festival

LP Political

A survival guide! How cats, marriage, rock'n'roll and pizza help one LA-based comic manage the contemporary political scene and capitalist ruckus of the USA. Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

Ronnie Golden: Allo Keith!

Remembering Barry Cryer

Ronnie Golden

FLP Musical Comedy, Music

A celebration of the last two decades when Ronnie wrote and performed alongside the much-missed comedy legend. Comic songs, ribald tales and parrot jokes aplenty. 'Genuinely funny musical virtuoso' (Leicester Mercury).

Le Monde (Shanghai)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4 Aug

Rope-A-Dope

Terry O' Neill

LP Theatre

Rope-A-Dope: Terry O'Neill was once a boxer, now turned award-winning actor/comedian. Take to the ring for a hilarious and heartfelt few rounds! 'Terry is the real deal' (Irish Independent). 'The actor/comedian to watch' (Irish Examiner).

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

Aug 3-27 21:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Rory o Hanlon – Happy Hour

Rory o Hanlon / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

XAug 2-3 20:35(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-14,16-27

Award-winning Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon is a firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Back again this year with a hilarious new show, Happy Hour. Rory's rapid-fire delivery has audiences crying with laughter.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 96 G D4

Aug 5-13,15-26 16:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 16-27 11:20(1h) £7.00

Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine

Rosalie Minnitt

TL Character Comedy, Musical Comedy

Lady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. With neither sense nor sensibility, will our heroine find love in time? This is a story about sickly sisters, self-love and Sylvanian Families. 'Bridgerton-meets-Gen-Z-Jane-Austen-on-Adderall' SSSSS (FringeBiscuit.com).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

Rosco McClelland: Bring Out Your Dead

Rosco McClelland

TFNP Alternative Comedy

A show about taking chances, even when the consequences are certain death. 'Sheer delight, I haven't been able to get it out my head since' SSSS (Telegraph). 'Joyously weird' SSSS (Times).

Rose Matafeo: Work in Progress

Rose Matafeo LP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and creator of hit-sitcom Starstruck (BBC One/HBO Max) Rose Matafeo returns with an hour of work-in-progress stand-up. Results will vary. 'A near perfect comedian' SSSS (Guardian).

SSSSS (Telegraph).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Rosie Holt: That's Politainment!

So Comedy / Broken Robot Productions / Sophie Chapman Management

TMP Solo Show

The worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities. So, can Rosie's viral hit MP follow Dorries, Farage and Rees-Mogg in leaping from Hansard to Heat? 'A character comedy treat' SSSS (Time Out).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:00(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Rosie Jones – Triple Threat

Off The Kerb Productions

LP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Join Rosie as she ponders whether she is a national treasure, a little prick, or somewhere in between! Guaranteed to be full of unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fun and unadulterated joy from the triple threat herself. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 c

Ross

Leslie:

Unfit for a King

Scotland's Best Comedians

TFMP Stand-Up

Five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ross Leslie, brings his fourth show to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. SSSS (One4Review.co.uk). SSS ½ (@FringeMonkey).

Seen on BBC Comedy Underground.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Ross McGrane: Get Rich or Cry Trying

Ross McGrane / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up

Forty-minute stand-up show. 'Ross lights up the room like an arsonist with a can of petrol' (Russell Kane). 'Nobody on this planet makes me laugh as hard as Ross McGrane' (Jordan Gray).

SalFUNNI's Laughterparty

SalFUNNI

N Alternative Comedy, Experimental SalFUNNI returns to the Fringe with a new group of comedians, and it's time for a Laughterparty! Previous years have included award-winning student comics before they got famous. Catch the top talents of tomorrow... today!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Subway (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 56 G D4 2

Aug 5-16,18-27 13:15(40m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Ruby McCollister: Tragedy

Avalon

TLP Dark Comedy, Cabaret

'New York downtown legend' (Time Out) Ruby McCollister (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Search Party) presents Tragedy, her one-woman show exploring her life-long addiction to making her life as tragic as possible. UK/US tour support for Sarah Sherman.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5 Aug

Salma Hindy and Danielle Deluty: Parallel

Salma Hindy and Danielle Deluty

TNP Stand-Up

Comedians and friends Salma and Danielle explore their parallel upbringings in their respective religious Muslim and Jewish households and how their path of self-righteousness brought them together today.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 2 X

£8.50 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

17:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Ruth Hunter: The Ruth is on Fire

Ruth Hunter / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Alternative Comedy, Absurdist

Ruth Hunter (So You Think You're Funny first runner-up, skin owner and Irish person) presents a new show of fun, spooky and very good stand-up comedy. SSSS (Skinny).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

XAug 5-6 17:10(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 8-13,15-20,22-27 17:10(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

RVG's International Comedy Club

RGB Monster

NP Compilation, International

Imagine if the UN started a comedy club. Rizal Van Geyzel introduces the most talented and hilarious international acts at the festival in an inclusive, lively, and welcoming late-night comedy club environment.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B

Sam Coade and James Trickey: Floorfillers

Sam Coade and James Trickey / Free Festival

N Stand-Up

Join rising stand-up comedy chart-toppers James (Chortle Student runner-up, BBC New Comedy Award shortlist) and Sam (West End New Act runner-up, SYTYF semi-finalist) as they fill that floor with jokes!

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 14:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF

Sam Lake

TFMP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

Aug 3-27 22:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Ryan Lane: Garbo!

Ryan Lane

TFKP Character Comedy, Clown Absurd character comedy. Stories of Hollywood hasbeens, idols, idiots and the infamous. 'The funniest show I've seen on the Fringe' SSSSS (BritishTheatre.com).

'Ryan Lane does strange beautifully' SSSS (Skinny).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 8-12 18:40(50m) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Sachin Kumarendran: Deceit

Mirth Control

TFMP

Award-winning stand-up and comedy writer for Labour's 2017 general election campaign, Sachin Kumarendran recounts how his outlandish lies landed him a coveted BBC One prime-time TV slot, but also nearly marooned him on a desert island.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 18:00(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

After his 'gut bustingly funny' (DeadlineNews.co.uk) debut show last year, Sam Lake is back and he is Daddy. Well... he’s trying to be. A brand-new show all about Sam’s journey to Daddyhood.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 2-3 12:05(1h) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:05(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 12:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Buy

Sam See: Government Approved Sex

Sam See M LGBTQ+, Stand-Up

SSSSS (OnTheMic, podcast) SSSS (FestMag.com).

Government Approved Sex returns after a critically acclaimed run in 2022. Love, BDSM, the sex education you wished you had. Don’t worry, it’s all government approved.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

(Free Non-ticketed)

Sam Williams: Himbo (WIP)

Sam Williams

TFL Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Part-time naked butler, full-time Ariana Grande superfan Sam Williams seeks to answer the great existential question of our time: what does a himbo have to say? 'Vivid, inventive, a winning personality... the complete package' (Chortle.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Samantha Day: The Booby Trap

Samantha Day

NP Stand-Up, True-Life

Breasts loom large in our culture – but why? The New Comedian of the Year 2022 and King Gong winner gets her tit jokes out and exposes some big... issues. Sophisticated, interesting and funny.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5 Aug

19:05(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Sameer Katz: Love Is a Lie

Sameer Katz / Meerkat Media

LP Stand-Up

Cambridge PhD dropout Sameer examines the ups and downs of family, friendship and relationships. 'A laugh-packed way to spend an hour' (Scotsman). 'A Seinfeld-lite line in relatable observational comedy' (Chortle.co.uk). SSSS (DeadlineNews.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

(Free Non-ticketed)

Sam's

Scriptz!

Sam Jacobsen / Free Festival

K Absurdist, Sketch Show

A brilliantly absurd one-man sketch show. Sam Jacobsen is an acclaimed writer, penning award-winning scripts for the three S's... stage, screen and school assemblies. Now, he's here in Edinburgh to share some exciting new script ideas!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Sandy Not Just on Sunday!

Sandy Brechin

FQP Impressions, Live Music

Legendary Scottish accordionist, Sandy Brechin, brings his successful weekly Facebook music and comedy lockdown show, Sandy on Sunday, to the live stage for the first time, with impressions, costume changes, stand-up and some loony tunes.

The Saltire Society Headquarters (Common Room) B 0131 556 1836 V 456 G D5

Sapan Verma: Shame on Me

Soho Theatre

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Catch India's stand-up star Sapan Verma (Amazon Prime's One Mic Stand) live for the first time in Edinburgh. A veteran of shows across the globe, Sapan's killer observations and hilarious storytelling aren't to be missed.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Sara Pascoe: Success Story

Show And Tell in association with Dawn Sedgwick Management

L Stand-Up

Sara’s career highlights include auditioning for Barrymore, ruining Hugh Grant's birthday and suffocating inside a Pokémon. But she’s also been stuck in a room with Nigel Farage so it’s not all glamour. ‘Beautifully constructed’ (Evening Standard).

Sara Schaefer: Going Up

Sara Schaefer

M Stand-Up, Satire

In her new show, Sara Schaefer, comedian, writer and artist, teaches you how to unlock your potential. No matter your walk of life, you can make your dreams come true simply by Going Up!

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Sarah

Keyworth: Work in Progress

Chambers Touring Ltd

MP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Sarah Keyworth (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown) delivers brand-new comedy, building their new show. Come join in! 'Outrageously silly' SSSS (Skinny). 'Achingly funny' SSSS (Herald). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515

Aug 18-20,25-27 12:00(1h) £8.00

Pay What You Want

Sarah Roberts: Worm in Progress

Sarah Roberts / Free Festival

M Stand-Up

An adorable work-in-progress from the world’s youngest, smallest, most normal comedian. Komedia New Comedy Award finalist 2023. Leicester Square New Act runner-up 2022. BBC New Comedy Award nominee 2022. 'Utterly self-absorbed' (Chortle.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 20-27 12:30(45m) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Sascha LO: Brat

Sascha LO / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Notorious spoilt brat and 'mild-mannered monster' (Chortle.co.uk), Sascha LO, presents a very silly stand-up comedy show featuring 45 minutes of massive ego, self-entitlement and Gen Z feminism. BBC Comedy Award nominee 2022 and Funny Women's One To Watch 2022. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Attic)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-14,16-20,22-27 21:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Sasha Ellen: When Life

Gives You Ellens Make Ellenade

Sasha Ellen LP Stand-Up

Stand-up from hilarious and adorable Sasha Ellen. 'Comedian you need to keep an eye out for' SSSS (ThePhoenixRemix.com). Heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Best New Show nominee, Leicester Comedy Festival. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Aug 3-24 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Scandinavian Jesus

Tomas Ahlbeck

NP Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Scandinavian Jesus – a dark, satirical and terrifyingly funny introduction to life in the new dark ages, on the northern outskirts of Europe.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-14 17:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up

Mick Perrin Worldwide

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

As seen on Netflix and Comedy Central: Schalk feels older, wiser and much more mature (possibly), but all he wants is to stay "hip with the youth". Can he do it? Can he Keep Up?

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans) B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 2-4 17:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Scotland's Best Comedians at the Fringe

Scotland's Best Comedians

TFNP Stand-Up

A selection of Scotland's best comedians hosted by five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ross Leslie. Sold out at Glasgow Comedy Festival 2023. Fresh and exciting line-ups every night.

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)

B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe

Scottish Comedy Festival

TN Stand-Up, Compilation

Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for an 11th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across the Fringe. 'A mustsee for Scottish comedy lovers' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn

1 (The Lounge))

Scotland's Pick of the Fringe: Early Edition

Scottish Comedy Festival

L Stand-Up, Compilation

Scottish Comedy Festival’s official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for an 11th hilarious year with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from the Fringe. Perth Fringe Comedy Award nominee. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 1 (The Lounge))

B 0131 226 0000 V 178 G E3

Seann Walsh: Heard It

Off The Kerb Productions Limited / The Stand Comedy Club

TFLP Stand-Up, Compilation

Join Seann for an hour of stuff you may or may not have already heard... it's a 'best of' show. Chortle Award-winning comedian. 'Hugely funny... deliciously entertaining' (Times). SSSS (Evening Standard). SSSS (Independent). SSSS (Guardian).

The

New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

Seann Walsh: I'm Just Trying To Get Through The Day (Work in Progress)

Off The Kerb Productions Limited / The Stand Comedy Club

TFLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Returning after a sell-out Edinburgh Comedy

Award-nominated run. Star of the jungle, Live At the Apollo (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4). SSSS (Guardian).

The

Second Chancers

Lucy Barnfather / Maria Hemming

MP Theatre, Character Comedy

A mad mix of characters apply to a dating show for over 35s and end up in a trash-reality nightmare! This hysterical show is guaranteed to give you the feel-good vibes. Love Island on steroids.

Laughing

Aug 4-27 16:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6, £8 and £10.

Scott McPherson: Life

Scott McPherson / Free Festival

NP Stand-Up

Scott McPherson: Life is an intimate window into the inner-workings of Scott’s mind on the often bewildering nature of modern life.

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 15-20 22:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Scott Murphy: About a Buoy

Beard in a Jar

TL Character Comedy, Clown

Scott Murphy – 'Hilarious' SSSS (FourthWallMedia.wordpress.com); SSSS (GutterCulture.com) – is back, and ready to rock the boat (a little bit). Come on a sailboat adventure... about love and buoys.

Aug 3-10 15:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Serena Terry – Socially Needier

Serena Terry / The Stand Comedy Club

L Stand-Up, Multimedia

The debut show from the creator of viral social media star Mammy Banter. Serena takes audiences on a journey through her teens and twenties, coping as a mum and how social media has affected her.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 23-25 15:10(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Seriously Funny Comedy Show

Seriously Funny Comedy Show

FNP

We are a touring comedy troupe, together we are The Seriously Funny Comedy Show, we are based in the Highlands of Scotland and we travel all over to put on our shows.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19 22:35(1h5m) £10.00 (£7.00)

Sex, Art and the Art of Survival

Helen Prior, Performer and Author

NP Solo Show, Stand-Up

A unique show that brings laughter and art together, reflecting on a hilarious life story of a Ukrainian-Russian cancer survivor turned comedian. An hour rollercoaster of exciting adventures, inspiration and laughter.

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 17:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 17:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 15-20 19:00(1h)

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 21-28 12:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Aug

Sex-Ed Revisited

Holly Delefortrie

N Interactive, Clown

Sex-Ed Revisited is a five-star interactive comedy uncovering missing gaps in knowledge when it comes to female-focused sex education and our relationship with pleasure. A theatrical quest for climax that takes its audience on a Kylie-inspired sex-pop adventure.

ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show

ShakeItUp Theatre

TK Improv, Theatre

Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so we thought we'd give him a hand... Using his language, your audience suggestions, and our overactive imaginations, we create a brand-new Shakespeare play live on stage.

£7.00 Aug

ZOO Playground (Playground 3)

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

Sex Job

Lane Kwederis

TNP Theatre

Get an inside look into the life of a financial dominatrix. How does it work? What even is financial domination!?

Peek into the life of a sex worker: the good, the bad and the shockingly hilarious!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

XAug 2-4 15:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13 15:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

The Shambles

Shambles Improv University of York

TFKP Improv

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

14:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Leave your sewing behind – The Shambles return with improv that'll leave you in stitches! Based on your suggestions, no scene has been seen before – we guarantee giggles, guffaws and garibaldis (*subject to change...). 'Laugh-an-every-three-seconds experience' (BingeFringe.com). theSpace

2

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 14:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Sex Talks

Emma Louise Boynton and Jimmy Jewell present

TMP Talk

Let's talk about sex, baby. From the sell-out event series in London, New York and LA, sex columnist Emma Louise Boynton hosts discussions exploring all things taboo from sex to pleasure to the future of intimacy.

Shamilton!

The Improvised Hip Hop Musical Baby Wants Candy

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:00(1h) £11.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 20:00(1h) £17.50 (£15.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15 20:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.00)

Seymour Mace Does Drawring

Seymour Mace / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Visual Art

Sausages on the moon. Fancy-pants chickens. A sombre grey banana smoking a rolled-up cigarette. Come and see what draws I do and don’t do. SSSSS (Times).

SSSSS (One4Review.co.uk). SSSSS (Gigglebeats.co.uk). 'Comic genius' (OnTheMic.co.uk).

(Stand 2)

Shagadelic: The Origins of Slang Words for Doing It

Fringe Management / Free Festival

N Character Comedy, Stand-Up

Professor Richard Fondler returns to Edinburgh to deliver another acclaimed lecture on the origins of euphemisms for making love. For Spanking the Monkey: The Etymology of Onanistic Euphemisms: SSSS (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap (The Wee Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 259 G C3

TL Musical Comedy, Improv Hit Hamilton homage returns! Choose the celeb (Paul Hollywood, Kim Kardashian, anyone!). We'll make up the musical. 'Absolute extravaganza. Freestyle lyrics rivalling Lin-Manuel himself... Funny to the point oxygen becomes a luxury' SSSSS (Entertainment-Now.com).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)

Shane Daniel Byrne:

Shane Daniel Byrne

TLP

But He's Gay...

Shane Daniel Byrne is Irish comedy's new wonderkid (in his mid-30s). Join him for his fierce and fiery début hour about whatever is wrong with him. Runner-up, SYTYF 2019. Gilded Balloon Teviot (Turret)

17:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Shaparak Khorsandi: ShapChat!

Impatient Productions

LP Stand-Up

Somehow Shaparak has clocked up 50 years on this planet, half as a comedian. What would 25-year-old Shaparak think of this incarnation? Two dogs: very good. Tory friends: what?! 'More passion, relevance and urgency than ever' (Chortle.co.uk).

Aug 17-27 15:45(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Shaggers Art of Comedy N

Stand-Up, Storytelling

The hit show at festivals and theatres worldwide returns with a revolving line-up of great comedians and their hilarious material based around sex and relationships. 'The perfect way to close a night at the festival' SSSSS (Funny Tonne, ComedyFestival.com.au).

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Aug 3-27 22:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Aug 3-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 15:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 16-17,21-24 18:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 18:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

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Trevor Lock / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Alternative Comedy, Improv Think group therapy with Salvador Dali: a seance with Lock relays messages from the living... to the living!

Transgressing, unpredictable and hilarious, it redefines social relationships, turning human interaction upside down, shaking it and seeing what falls out!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 2

Aug 5-27 14:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

A Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me

Laser the Transboy / Rhymes with Purple

TKP LGBTQ+, Musical Comedy

A one-person musical about trans men through history!

From the first gender surgery for Alan Hart to Samuel Bundy and the shark. JK Rowling is mentioned too (for reasons).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Sheila's Sister and Her Musical Cousins

Sheila Theater Group

TFL Improv, Music

Chicago duo, 'true masters of improvised comedy' (List), 'know how to use their unrivaled familiarity to brilliant comedic effect' (CenterStageChicago.com). Scenes are based on spontaneous songs created by multi-instrumentalist musicians responding to audience suggestions. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 XAug 4-6

Sheldrake

on Shakespeare:

James Sheldrake

TFMP Stand-Up, New Writing

Live!

What Keith Floyd was to food, this show is to Shakespeare. Much more comedy gig than lecture, James Sheldrake brings the spirit of his podcast to Edinburgh for an hour of anecdote, insight, performance and laughter. Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V

Shelf: Teenage Men

Impatient Productions / United Agents /

PBH's Free Fringe

NP Musical Comedy, LGBTQ+ New show from 'easy to fall in love with' (Scotsman) double-act, Shelf. With anecdotes, songs, jokes about performing for kids, the Instagram algorithm, confronting your toxicity, and more. 'Nuanced and fresh' SSSS (Guardian). SSSS (Scotsman).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-15,17-27 15:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Shiny Things – Improv Party

Shiny Things Comedy

NP Improv

An uproarious and uplifting improv party, with prizes, songs, a clown and plenty of chaotic hilarity, not to mention the UK's top improv talent. This will be one party you will never forget!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13 22:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Shit Kid

Sarah Harpur and A Mulled Whine

TFM Theatre, International

Sibling rivalry. Mark Todd fever dreams. A sexy horse.

A mediocre person on a rocky road from rural NZ to the Olympics. All that stands in Sharni's way is a baby, lack of cash, and shitty temper.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Wee One)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3 12:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 12:10(1h) £13.00 (£10.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare

TMP Improv, Theatre

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out Fringe phenomenon is back with their hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with an entirely sh!t-faced actor. Please remember to... enjoy Shakespeare responsibly.

Shoot From The Hip Shoot From The Hip

Improv

Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improv comedy to the Fringe – featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

A Show for Gareth Richards

Friends of Gareth Richards / PBH's Free Fringe

N Stand-Up, Compilation

Comedy stars, including Iain Stirling and Nick Helm, return to their roots in a mixed-bill show. Raise your glasses, as they raise the roof, to the hugely loved, and horribly missed, Mr Gareth Richards.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5 Aug

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

The Showstoppers / Something for the Weekend

TK Musical Theatre, Improv

The Olivier Award-winning masters of musical improv are back! Audience suggestions become hilarious musical comedies in this West End and festival favourite. 'So polished, it defies belief' SSSSS (Telegraph). SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Achingly funny' SSSSS (Time Out).

Sian Davies: This Charming Man

Impatient Productions

TMP Stand-Up, LGBTQ+

Where do you go when 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 Club.

Siblings and Family Friends

Impatient Productions

MP Variety, Cabaret

Critically acclaimed IRL sisters, Siblings present their hugest variety nights yet, starring their family friends (who also happen to be the best comedians at the Fringe). Different line-up each show! 'Ferociously funny' (Guardian).

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

Aug 9,16,23 23:20(1h40m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Sid Singh: Table for One

Sid Singh

LP Stand-Up, Artist(s) of Colour

Award-winning lefty comedian/human-rights advocate Sid Singh takes you on a hilarious journey as he figures out how to fight the good fight... as far from home as possible! 'Big laughs from unlikely places!' SSSS (Scotsman). Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-27 16:15(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Sigmund the Viking: Valhalla Calling Sigmund the Viking

TK Clown

The Viking suffers from a spiritual awakening. Changing his Viking ways, he decides to spread teachings of love as a yoga teacher. But the past catches up and forces him to find his true purpose.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 20:45(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Sikisa: Hear Me Out

Berk's Nest in association with Ebdon Management

TFMP Stand-up, Artist(s) of Colour

Sikisa brings her second stand-up hour to the Fringe and this time it’s personal. As seen/heard on Live at the Apollo (BBC) and the Off-Menu podcast. 'Uproariously hilarious' SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Funny Women). SSSS (Telegraph). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5 X

Aug 9,14-15,22-23 19:50(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

19:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Silent Disco Dance Tours by Silent Adventures

Silent Adventures

TFR Music, Dance

Assembly George Square (The Box)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 15:45(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 15:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Siân Docksey

Pole Yourself Together!

Siân Docksey

TMP Stand-Up, Dance

Pole-dancing comedian Siân Docksey (SSSS (Skinny)) cheerfully ignores climate disaster, another recession and the steady creep of fascism to see if hanging off a stick can make you stop thinking about death.

Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 19:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 10,16-17,23-24,28 19:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Sing and dance your way around the streets of Edinburgh with the capital's legendary resident silent disco team. An hour of pure, unadulterated fun! Your moves are awesome... you just don't know it.

Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop (Meeting Point)

B 0131 226 0000 V 298 G F4 2

XAug 3 18:00(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) Aug 4-28 18:00(1h) £17.50 (£13.00) (£56.00 F)

Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 15:00(1h) £17.50 (£13.00) (£56.00 F)

Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 16:30(1h) £17.50 (£13.00) (£56.00 F)

Aug 5,11-12,18-19,25-26 19:30(1h) £17.50 (£13.00) (£56.00 F)

Aug 5,12,19,26 13:30(1h) £17.50 (£13.00) (£56.00 F)

Aug 11,18,25 15:00(1h) £17.50 (£13.00) (£56.00 F)

Silent Disco Walking Tours

Edinburgh: Boogie Shoes

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tours

FR Walk, Immersive

Over 1,000 five-star sell-out Fringe shows in Edinburgh and around the globe under our kilts. Join Roo and her Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party through the historic streets of Edinburgh. Uplifting Fun.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Courtyard) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 4,11,18,25 17:00(1h) £17.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

Aug 4,11,18,25 18:30(1h) £17.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

Aug 5,12,19,26 13:00(1h) £17.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

Aug 5,12,19,26 14:30(1h) £17.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

Aug 5,12,19,26 16:00(1h) £17.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

Aug 6,13,20 13:30(1h) £17.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

The Silliad: Improvised Myths and Legends

The Silliad TFK Improv, Storytelling

The Silliad weaves a brand-new Greek, Norse or Egyptian myth to answer questions about life, the universe and where you left your keys. Think Horrible Histories meets Whose Line is it Anyway?!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3-5 15:30(1h) £5.00 Aug 6-13,15-27 15:30(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Simon Brodkin: Xavier

Avalon

TLP Stand-Up

After a sold-out 120-date international tour, world-famous prankster and most-viewed British comedian on TikTok brings his outrageous stand-up show about God, guns, Ayatollah Khamenei and a man called Xavier. 'No show has made me laugh more' (Times).

Six Chick Flicks... Or a Legally

Blonde Pretty Woman Dirty Danced on the Beaches While Writing a Notebook on the Titanic

KK Apple and Kerry Ipema

TL Theatre

Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody. Fresh from Off-Broadway!

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

Sketch Up!

Rachel E Thorn

L Sketch Show

A smorgasbord of radio sketches, performed live. As heard on BBC radio. 'Deliciously witty. Rachel is a brilliant writer.' (Alistair McGowan). 'Intelligent, funny and very accomplished... quintessential fringe' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'A delight... with bite!' (ThePhoenixRemix.com).

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5

Aug 3-9,11-19 12:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Skye Scraper: The Life and Times of a Drag Queen Accountant

Skye Scraper Entertainment

TL Drag, Storytelling

Australia's campest drag queen bares all in this chaotic cabaret about her double life as a drag queen accountant. Straight from a sell-out, five-star, award-winning festival season.

Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)

XAug 2-3 20:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

Off The Kerb Productions Ltd

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

In Greek mythology, the Muses were the daughters of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, by her nephew, Zeus. (Awks.). A brand-new hour. 'A masterclass' SSSSS (Scotsman). 'Outstanding' SSSS½ (Chortle.co.uk).

'Dynamite' SSSS (Times).

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 21:30(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

So You Think You're Funny? Competition Heats

Gilded Balloon

TL Stand-Up, Compilation

The search for comedy's next big star continues as contestants battle for a place in the final of the UK's biggest newcomer competition! Previous winners include Peter Kay, Aisling Bea and many more.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

(Free

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Assembly Rooms (Bijou)

XAug 4-5 19:00(1h) £10.50 Aug 6-8,11-13,18-20,25-27

Simon Jay: Permacrisis

Simon Jay

NP Stand-Up, Neurodiversity-led

Looking for something to dispel that crippling anxiety around our imminent societal collapse? Join Mx Jay for a queer, autistic odyssey of filthy silliness. Guaranteed bliss or your money back!

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 338 G D5 CR ab

Simon Munnery's Jerusalem

Show And Tell / The Stand Comedy Club

TFLP Stand-Up

Using William Blake's poem and The Fall's song as a springboard, I endeavour to serve up satire, comedy and poetry. Clearly a recipe for disaster, but what's wrong with that? 'Perennial Fringe maverick' (Guardian). SSSSS (Scotsman).

The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 5-8,13-15 22:15(1h15m) £12.50 (£11.50)

So You Think You're Funny – Grand Final

Gilded Balloon

M Compilation

Finalists battle it out to take the crown in the climactic stage of the UK's most prestigious comedy newcomer competition! Previous winners include Peter Kay, Aisling Bea and many more.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 24 19:30(2h30m) £15.00 (£14.50)

Sofa SoFunny So Fringe

Leslie Gold, Nick Kirk and Guests / PBH’s Free Fringe

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

‘An aggressively inclusive experience’ (Stuart Goldsmith). Fringe version of the five-star hit comedy show by Leslie Gold (American) and Nick Kirk (not), with a different guest comedian each performance. Stand-up, storytelling and character comedy.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin (Kilderkin)

B 0131 226 0000 V 227 G D6 2

Aug 5-15,17-27 19:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Sofie Hagen: Banglord

Sooz Kempner: Y2K Woman

So Comedy and Broken Robot Productions

The viral sensation returns following a sell-out 2022 run, with a show for anyone who remembers the year 2000 or had big dreams as a kid. ‘Kempner has funny bones' SSSS (Scotsman). ‘Brilliant’ (LA Times).

Sophia

Cleary: It Gets Worse

Sophia Cleary

TMP Solo Show, Stand-Up

It Gets Worse: a comedy written by a (dramatic) performance artist. A stand-up hour performed by a clown. It's a portal, it's shadow work. It's a way to find out: 'Who here would f*ck me?'

Sophie Santos… is Codependent

Kimberly Peirce and Wildpark Entertainment

TLP Musical Comedy, LGBTQ+

After going through a break-up, Sophie Santos faces the one person they've never faced before: themself. Roadtrip across the country with Sophie and their personified OCD, as Sophie discovers how to be alone.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)

XAug 2-4 19:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 19:00(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Sophie Sucks

Sophie Zucker

Face

TM Musical Comedy

From The Daily Show's Sophie Zucker comes a one-woman musical about cheating, death and incest. When Sophie accidentally hooks up with her cousin, she must decide to shun him or seduce him at the next family gathering.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 22:15(1h15m) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:15(1h15m) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 22:15(1h15m) £10.00 (£9.00)

Sounds Like...

Bust-A-Gut and United Agents present MP Game Show, Improv

Doc Brown presents a panel show based around rhyme, putting comedians and rappers on the spot, creating intricate rhymes against the clock. It's funny, clever, competitive, totally addictive – actually, it’s the smartest dumbest show you’ll ever see.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4

Aug 21-24 22:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 25 22:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Sounds Proper Comedy's Hot Picks

Sounds Proper Comedy's Hot Picks

TFNP

Hot Picks: a one-hour show featuring a range of comedians you may not have heard of, but soon will, all given seven minutes to convince you why the next show you see should be theirs!

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 11:30(1h) £7.50 (£5.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Soup Group: Art Show!

Soup Group

FRP Clown, Family-Friendly

Visual jokes and creative messing about from this absurd double act. Surrealism, realism, clowning and fun for the whole family. 'Joyously silly' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Somewhere between Spencer Jones and Tommy Cooper' (Telegraph).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

X

Spontaneous Potter:

The Unofficial Improvised Parody

The Spontaneous Players / The Stand

Comedy Club

TFM Improv

An entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fan-fiction title. With live musical accompaniment! 'Improv at its very best' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Aug 8 12:30(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

A Spaniard's Guide to Learning

Shakespeare

Instant laughs / Free Festival

KP Character Comedy, Clown

Ever wondered what would happen if Alejandro Murrieta (aka Zorro) decided to become a Shakespearean actor at the Globe in London? Well, imagine if his son decided to do a show on this.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Main Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-27 12:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Spark Project

Frenchie's Theatre Company

co-managed by Madi French Rebecca

Keogh Juliette

FLP Experimental, Physical Theatre

Francesca is a 20-year-old woman who is able to time travel to speak to her younger self. A multi-genre devised piece about the different stages of growing up and its consequences.

@ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

Spencer Jones: Making Friends

Soho Theatre and United Agents

MP Music, Variety

The double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns with a brand-new show. There will be aggressive chickens, weird songs from Devon, latex masks and lots of talking. It will be funny. You should buy a ticket.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 3)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 14-15 16:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 16-27 16:15(1h) £12.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Spontadeity: Whomst Let the Gods Out?! (Improv)

Stags and Ettrick-Hogg

M Improv, Absurdist

Improvised comedy extravaganza of tales of gods and monsters, heroines and heroes, mundane and mythological beings all made up on the spot each day from audience suggestions. Come witness the birth of legends!

Aug 3-14 13:45(1h)

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

18:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Spring Day: Exvangelical (Work in Progress)

Spring Day / Free Festival

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

As seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, American transplant Spring Day provides dark comedy for nice people. Expect outrageous stories and sharp punchlines as Spring explores the nature of cults in everyday life.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

The St Andrews Revue

The St Andrews Revue

TFMP Sketch Show

The St Andrews Revue presents Whatever the Hell We Want, an original sketch comedy show confronting such hot topics as seagulls, chickens and even a few non-avians.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

St Doctor's Hospital

Mick Perrin Worldwide

TLP Improv

A painfully funny improvised medical drama from The Free Association (created by Graham Dickson co-founder of Austentatious). Inspired by TV medical dramas – from Grey's Anatomy to ER. 'The FA know how to find the funny' (Guardian).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)

Stamptown Comedy Night

Stamptown Proudly Presents

N Variety, Clown

Winner: Top Comedy Pick, NY Times (2022). A raunchy, chaotic and full-on Fringe experience, Stamptown is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance from around the world! SSSSS (Funny Tonne, ComedyFestival.com.au). SSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSS (Fest).

Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 5,10-12,17-19,24-26 23:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)

The

Stand Late Club

The Stand Comedy Club FN

The Stand Late Club. 'This is late-night comedy at its finest' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Late night comedy at its best. Eight superb showcases from Scotland’s favourite club. Four comics, two hours, late bar. Different selection nightly. The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2 Aug 3-27 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

Aug 4-6,10-12,18-19,25-26 22:30(2h) £15.00

The Stand-Up Horror Show

Hot Storm Productions

TFMP Horror

Occult cabaret-horror stand-up show but no acts have arrived!

Host Tom Short (2019 Chortle Student Comedian runner-up) must recount scary stories, fortune tell and channel spirits to make it to the show's end.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 15:40(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Stand-Up

Philosophy

Stand-Up Philosophy

M

Stand-Up, Seminar

Comedians explore big ideas through stand-up comedy and discussion. 'Ingenious' (BingeFringe.com). Hosted by Alex

Farrow: 'Packs a philosophical punch' SSSSS (Student).

'Perfect' SSSSS (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Stay Big and Go Get 'Em

Maggie Widdoes

TFN Storytelling, Solo Show

From womb to big-naturalled woman, Maggie takes account of her life lived as a diagnosed dick-hungry, dead-ass too-many-feelings-having human. It's time to discover the step beyond awareness, and learn how to alchemize.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Snifter Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 3 21:55(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 21:55(1h) £7.00

Buy

Stefania Licari: Medico

Stefania Licari

TM Stand-Up

Stefania Licari returns with her updated hit show that marries stand-up and physical comedy. Join her on a journey into the world of medicine and what it means to be a female Italian doctor in the UK.

Aug

Stand-Up Science

Jericho Comedy / Free Festival

N Compilation, Science and Technology

A compilation of fantastic science comedy returns to Edinburgh for a second year. Hosted by Matt Hobs, featuring Alex Farrow and many great guests. 'Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original' (DailyInfo.co.uk).

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 257 G E5 Aug

The Stand's Pick of the Fringe

The Stand Comedy Club

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. A different line-up every night.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

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Stanley Brooks: I Can Make Me Rich

Lewis Dunn L Stand-Up, Satire

Why aren't you rich yet? Nearly award-winning comedian Stanley Brooks (Best Debut Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023) teaches you how to make money in this hilarious satirical seminar. Bring cash. 'Comic genius' (TheScribeTheatreReview.wordpress.com).

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

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Aug 3-13,15-27 14:00(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

A Star is Re-born!

Ben Roberts

TFLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

He was a household name... in every house on his street. Think Billy Elliot or the kid who saw dead people. Then he disappeared... but he's making the greatest comeback since QR Codes/the country of Germany!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

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Aug 21-27 12:15(45m)

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter)

Steph Aritone:

Excelf-esteem

Steph Aritone / Free Festival

L Multimedia, Stand-Up

Steph (Roast Battle UK finalist 2022) is a really chill girl... who needs her life excel spreadsheet to function. Will Steph break... the formula to calculate her excelf-esteem? The answer is #N/A.

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs) B

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Stephen Buchanan: Charicature

Stephen Buchanan

TLP Stand-Up, Sketch Show

BBC New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan melds his unique style of stand-up, sketch and character comedy into an hour of chaotic fun. As seen on Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV). SSSS (Sunday Post).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 2)

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XAug 2-3 13:30(1h) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 4-8,10-13,17-20,24-27 13:30(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) Aug 9,14-15,21-23 13:30(1h) £7.00 (£6.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Stephen Mullan: Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

Lisa Richards

TMP Stand-Up

Childhood heartbreak and Bridget Jones movies in a busted macho world, sensitive Stevo is exploring how he got here while figuring out what love is. A new charged-up hour from Ireland's favourite cheeky son.

XAug 2-3

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

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Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I think)

Strip Light Productions

TFLP Stand-Up

The creator and star of ITV2's hit sitcom, Buffering, returns with a brand-new show discussing babies, eye tests and the time he went on holiday with 20 women. ‘Packed with gags’ (Sunday Post).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

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Steve N Allen: Alzheimer's? I Can't Even Remember How to Spell It

Steve

N Allen

TLP Stand-Up, True-Life

Dementia isn't a laughing matter. Neither is losing your parents during the pandemic and the tricky birth of your child. Yet that's what Steve has to play with.

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XAug 2-4 21:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24,28 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

Stewart Lee

L Spoken Word, Stand-Up

70 minutes of highlights from the current touring show. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the on-stage one breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. 'The world's greatest living stand-up' (Times). The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

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Soho Theatre and Country Mile Productions

MP Musical Comedy, Character Comedy

A kids party... but for adults. Soho Theatre's smash-hit musical comedy about two rival children's entertainers, starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster, Stath Lets Flats) and Ed MacArthur (Bad Education, Dreamland). 'Ingenious' SSSSS (Independent). SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

SSSS (Guardian).

Aug 18-20,25-26 20:00(1h)

Stuart McPherson: Love That For Me

Stuart

McPherson

TFMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Stuart puts himself back together. Seen on BBC's Scot Squad, co-host of Some Laugh podcast. 'An hour of perfectly crafted stand-up' SSSS (List). 'Relentlessly funny' SSSS (Sunday Post). Support for John Kearns, Larry Dean. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel

Stuart Mitchell: Cost of Living (WIP)

Stuart Mitchell

TFMP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Join the longest-running panellist from BBC Scotland's Breaking The News following the incredible announcement that BBC Radio 4 have commissioned his very own series! Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar (The Waverley) B 0131 226 0000 V 438 G D5

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 20:45(50m) £10.00

Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24,27-28 20:45(50m) £8.00

Pay What You Want at the venue

Su Mi: Banana Beard

NP Alternative Comedy, Stand-Up

Think it’s a solo stand-up show? Think again. This immersive comedy invites you all on a surreal misadventure of absurdist sketch, untamed thrash metal guitar solos and imaginary costumed personas.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

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Stu Murphy: Debut

Stu Murphy

TFNP Stand-Up

Improv King Stu Murphy has decided to do his first solo stand-up at the Fringe after many years of making it up as he goes along. No teammates, no improv, all scripted. Comedy with a safety net.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) (The Tron) B 0131 226 0000 V 51 G D5

Stuart Goldsmith: Spoilers

Chambers Touring Ltd

TFNP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Stuart is terrified of the climate crisis, but no-one he knows ever mentions it, so it must be fine. Hilarious, hopeful, and vaguely educational 'expert stand-up' (Sunday Times).

SSSSS (Independent). Winner: Best Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

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XAug 3 15:20(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:20(1h) £10.00

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24 15:20(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)

Stuart Laws? Is That Guy Still Going?

Stuart Laws?

TLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Stand-up comedy about getting married, being middle of the road and trying to be more honest. 'You'll struggle to find a comedian with a better jokes per minute rate' (Fest).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 2)

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Aug 13-17 20:20(50m)

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7 and £9.

Such an Inspiration

Anna Piper Scott and House of Oz

TFM Stand-Up, Storytelling

SSSS½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Genius-level... a masterpiece' (Saturday Paper) Comedian. Trans woman. Voice of a generation. Anna Piper Scott makes her UK debut in a show that asks 'how do you be funny without being stuck as the punchline?'

House of Oz (The Great Indoors)

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Aug 10,15-17,22-24 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

20:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Suggestions of the Unexpected

Any Suggestions Improv

MP Improv

An improvised anthology found in the darker corners of your mind. From the creators of Any Suggestions, Doctor? (Best Improv Show nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2023) comes a creepy comedy guaranteed to give you Goosebumps.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

XAug 1-3

Aug 21-27 19:45(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Sunanda Loves Britney

Sunanda

U LGBTQ+, Artist(s) of Colour

MICF's Best Newcomer nominee, Sunanda, loves Britney (Spears, duh), but it took them till 30 to realise they never wanted to be Britney so much as do Britney. How was a 90s queer Punjabi-Thai kid to know?

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus) B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Susan Morrison Is Walking Funny

Susan Morrison / The Stand Comedy Club

TFMP Historical, Walk

Laugh and stroll on this hilarious history tour through the seriously skanky past lurking behind the "posh" New Town façade. Discover sex, drugs and Scotland’s first purpose-built comedy club (not that one).

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4)

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Aug 4-13,15-27 15:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Susan Riddell: Wonder Woman

Susan Riddell

TMP Stand-Up, Sketch Show

As seen on Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, join Susan as she wonders about important things like Turkey teeth and air fryers. Thirty million TikTok views, tour support for Fern Brady and BBC Breaking the News regular.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Turret)

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£9.00 Aug

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

19:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Suse Steed Presents Magic Numbers

Suse Steed

NP Stand-Up

Join Suse Steed for a stand-up show about economics, magic, and making things disappear. NATYS finalist, Funny Women Regional finalist, CAN Comedy finalist, as seen in The Spiders Web (Netflix).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

Talkies: Improvised Classic Hollywood Comedy Ghostwriters

FKP Improv, Farce

Inspired by the greatest rom-coms and love songs in history, Talkies conjures the golden age of Hollywood, improvised live before your eyes by an award-winning improv supergroup! Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

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Tamsyn Kelly: Crying in TK Maxx

Tamsyn Kelly

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

After she unexpectedly stumbles upon footage of her estranged father on All 4, Tamsyn is forced to re-examine the relationships with the men in her life. 'A fast, brutal, captivating comic' (Entertainment-Focus.com).

Aug 18-22 16:00(45m)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7 and £9.

Susie McCabe: Femme Fatality

Off The Kerb Productions Ltd.

TL Stand-Up

With her razor-sharp punchlines, Susie is 'the best storytelling comic in the UK right now' (List). 'She should be considered a national treasure' (Herald). Seen on BBC One’s Frankie Boyle’s New World Order. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

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XAug 2-3 20:35(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:35(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 20:35(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Table for Two?

Will Tredinnick: Professional Idiot

TK Physical Theatre, Theatre

Multi award-winning physical comedy that will whisk you off your feet. Monty Python meets Mr Bean; escape into the nonsensical with good laughs, terrible table service, and a melting pot of characters. SSSSS (PerthHappenings.com.au).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge)

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XAug 2-4 12:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24,28 12:20(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Aug 7-8 12:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 12:20(1h) £12.50 (£10.50)

Tadiwa Mahlunge: Inhibition Exhibition

Show And Tell in association with Ebdon Management

TMP Stand-Up

One of the country's top new stand-ups presents their debut hour. 'Fearless comedian on the rise' (Daniel Kaluuya).

Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee. 'Very bloody funny' (Aisling Bea). As seen on BBC One and Dave.

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

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XAug 2-3 21:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 21:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 2-14 12:45(1h) £7.00

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)

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Tania Lacy:

Everything's Coming Up Roses

Tania Lacy Inc

TFM Stand-Up

After surviving six years in Berlin, getting through menopause without spontaneously combusting and raising a teenage boy in lockdown, Tania's convinced the worst is behind her. Bahahahaha!

Just

Tarot: Hive Mind

Berk's Nest, Tarot and Kiri Pritchard-McLean in association with PBJ

MP Game Show

From the minds of Tarot and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Hive Mind is a loose late-night gameshow where contestants have to crowdsource their way to victory. 'Bark out loud funny... the whole show is startlingly live' SSSS (Guardian).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 Aug

Tarot: Work in Progress

Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management

TFMP Sketch Show, Work in Progress

The best show of 2019 according to Chortle. The sixth-best show of 2022 according to The Guardian. Come watch us continue our slow descent into mediocrity in 2023. SSSS (Guardian). SSSS½ (Chortle). SSSS (Evening Standard).

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

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Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit Pleasance K

The best night of comedy on the Fringe! Join us for a raucous night of laughter, raising funds for Waverley Care. Line-up to be announced, but previous acts include Michael McIntyre, Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan.

Aug

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Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragons Comedy: The NeverEnding Quest (Ends Aug 27th)

Tartan Tabletop

TjP Alternative Comedy, Improv

25 shows, one never-ending quest – expect improvised D&D shenanigans from Scotland's must-see improv team, with special guests as Noblin the Goblin!

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip)

Tatty Macleod: Fugue

Strip Light Productions

LP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Tatty has spent her life vacillating between cultures. In her debut hour, she unpicks that process of cultural adaptation whilst trying to get to the bottom of what makes us who we are and where we belong.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4) B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

XAug 2-3 14:10(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-6,10-13,17-20,24-27 14:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-9,14,16,21-23 14:10(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Teardrops on My Dildo

Vanessa Larry Mitchell

TNP Stand-Up

Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourself for a wild ride, as this modern day queen of sass takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female. Bedlam

Ted Hill: Tries and Fails to Fix Climate Change

Impatient Productions

TLP Stand-Up, Alternative Comedy

Multimedia comedian Ted Hill unsuccessfully tries in several silly, outlandish ways to fix humanity's greatest problem using jokes and stupid graphs. 'Joyfully quirky... effortlessly entertaining' (Scotsman).

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

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XAug 2-3 14:50(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

The Temp

Written and Performed by Kristina

DeGiovanni, Directed by Alexandra Scordato

TL Theatre, Satire

Are we all faking it at our jobs? Or is that just The Temp, a pretentious ingenue coming clean on her undercover acting role at a dysfunctional NY office. A twisted Office-Spacemeets-Fleabag solo play by comedian Kristina DeGiovanni.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug)

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XAug 2-4 13:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24 13:40(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7-8,11-12,18-20,25-27 13:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

A Terrible Show for Terrible People

Bonnie He

TL Clown, Burlesque

Winner: Best Comedy, 2022 (Hollywood Fringe). Raunchy, absurdist physical comedy with two spoken words. Suitable for perverts, feminists and your mom (not mutually exclusive). 'Hilarious, irreverent...' (StageRaw.com). 'Great, clean, dirty fun' (TheTVolution.com). www.aterribleshow.com

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

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XAug 3-4 23:10(50m) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 23:10(50m) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 23:10(50m) £10.00 (£9.00)

Thenjiwe – The Mandela Effect

Mirth Control

TFNP Stand-Up

Thenjiwe discusses how the world has collectively misremembered facts and events that have led to Africa being in the state that it's in. She also shares her experiences of adjusting to life in the UK.

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room)

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Think

'n' Grin:

A Solo Improv Comedy Show

Hadley Singer / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Improv, Absurdist

Think 'n' Grin is a solo improv comedy show that explores the absurd, yet honest lives of three new characters in every performance. Performed by Hadley Singer (they/them).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Strathmore Bar (Back Room)

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Thinky Winky

Kate Feeney / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Storytelling

Thinky Winky explores the comedy and psychology of how we make up, and change our minds. Top Irish comedian, Kate Feeney, shares her lessons learnt from coming out at 30 and studying psychotherapy in this hilarious storytelling stew.

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This Is the Last Goldfish That I Am Going to Eat for You

Grace Jarvis

TM Stand-Up, Dark Comedy

Grace has done a lot of weird things to try and make friends. Do not attempt these methods for yourselves. Directed by Laura Davis.

Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo) B

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Charles Dundas and Steven Millar / PBH's Free Fringe

L Improv, Drama

Everyday niggles and annoyances inspire Steven and Charles to improvise a unique silly world of characters, stories and situations answering the eternal question 'why can’t we have nice things?'

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

This Is Your Trial

This Is Your Laugh

L Improv, Interactive

Guilty or innocent? You decide. The award-winning, critically acclaimed courtroom roast returns for a 10th Fringe. You submit accusations against friends. Top comedians as judge, prosecutor and defence argue the cases. Everyone else is the jury!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170

E5 Aug 3-27 17:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

This Isn't Working FaceOddity Productions

TFKP Sketch Show, Absurdist

MI5. Chancellor of the Exchequer. Grimswald Town Cryer. Navigating a series of eclectic trial shifts, Sandy Surname has rethought, reskilled, rebooted. Can he rely on the crack team at the job centre to solve his unemployment woes?

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

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XAug 4-5 23:05(50m) £5.00 (£4.00) (£16.00 F) Aug 7-12,14-19 23:05(50m) £9.00 (£8.00)

This Time Next Year

Cairine MacBrayne

TFMP Theatre, Solo Show

But, what if next year never comes? From internationally acclaimed personal assistant and actress who has never actually acted (for money), a comedy about being on the cusp. Oh, and Showbiz.

Tiff Stevenson: WIP

Tiff Stevenson

FMP Stand-Up, Work in Progress

Tiff Stevenson: WIP. Musings on age acceptance, science, culture wars, real wars, gout bracelets and slut drops from the woman you have seen on Mock the Week and People

Just Do Nothing and heard on The Bugle.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) (Hive 1)

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Aug

Tim Murray: Witches

Wildpark Entertainment

TL Cabaret, Musical Comedy

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

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Aug 4-12,14-19 22:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

From The Craft to Wicked to Hocus Pocus, Murray will have you howling at the moon in this musical comedy tribute to queerness and how we discover our powers once we find our coven. Underbelly, Bristo

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

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Aug 21-26 21:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Those Who Can't Do

Ty Gray / Free Festival

N Stand-Up

Ty juggles a double life between being a respectable teacher during the week, and a fun-loving party animal on the weekend. Hiding this from the students is hard.

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Games Room)

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A Tinderella Story: Swipe, Wince, Repeat

J Murphy

TFNP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Acclaimed Canadian comedian J Murphy’s TED talk about the chaos of modern dating. Money laundering, crypto scams, attempts to “blow her pants off with steak.” True tales of love, laughter and pansexual dating challenges. Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk)

Aug 3-27 11:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

The Three Golden Hairs

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Hickory Ridge High School

R Adaptation, Family-Friendly

A commedia twist on a Grimm's classic, this high-energy, PG-ish show features traditional commedia characters and masks in a fractured fairy tale that's fun for the whole family!

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

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Tom Ballard: It is I

IAM

TMP Stand-Up, Solo Show

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and Best Show nominee. As heard on BBC Radio 4 and The Bugle. One of Australia’s hottest comedians (not physically) delivers a brand-new show about robots, the monarchy and death. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 1)

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Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26

Aug 6,9-10,13,16-17,20,23-24,27

£10.00

Aug 4,6-7,9 16:15(45m) £5.00

Ticked-Off Einstein Telling Jokes

Jack Dennis

TFKP

E=mc² – no one gives a toss! Self-proclaimed 'smartest man alive' wants you to have a laugh because everything else is stupid. Comedy legend! 'His mad style instantly connects with the audience!' SSSSS (Comedy Store London).

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Porch)

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XAug 3 18:10(1h) £6.00 (£4.50) Aug 4 18:10(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)

Aug 5-6 18:10(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) Aug 7-10,15-17,21-24 18:10(1h) £9.50 (£7.50)

Aug 11-12,18-19,27 18:10(1h) £10.50 (£9.00) Aug 13,20 18:10(1h) £10.50 (£7.00)

Aug 25-26 18:10(1h) £12.00 (£10.50)

Tied for Second

Zoe Brownstone and Dominic McGovern

TFMP Stand-Up

A split-bill hour of fast-paced jokes from Dominic McGovern and Zoe Brownstone – two rapidly rising stars of the UK Comedy Scene from different religious backgrounds who somehow share the same God complex.

B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2 Aug 3-13,15-25 16:30(55m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

Aug 15,21-22 18:10(1h) £8.00

Buy a ticket in advance

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Tom Crosbie: Actions Speak Louder Than Nerds

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex

TjP Variety, Spoken Word

Tom solves Rubik's cubes and he remembers things. It's better than it sounds... Join Tom for a collection of useless skills, gentle humour and his iconic mustard nerdigan... Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

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X

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Tom GK: Chemodian

Tom GK

TLP Solo Show

Think there’s no humour in tumours? Tom GK (BBC Radio 4 Extra) is celebrating a decade of treatment at Guy's Hospital Chemotherapy Ward with this hilarious and heart-warming all-new show.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy)

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Tom Houghton – Work in Progress

Tom Houghton LP

Honourable Tom is back, hot off his starring role in The Circle (Netflix) to work through a bunch of new ideas for his upcoming tour of the UK, Europe and America. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (The Ballroom) B 0131 226 0000 V 170 G E5

Tom Lawrinson: Hubba Hubba

Tom Lawrinson

TMP Stand-Up

Debut hour from the weird and wonderful Tom Lawrinson. Expect big laughs, mad jokes and a cheeky atmosphere. 125 million+ views online. Shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award 2022. 'Wonderful, if slightly horrific!' (Jon Ronson).

Bristo Square (Clover)

Tom Little: The Reliably Funny

Comedian You Want To See

Tom Little / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Stand-Up, Storytelling

‘A huge talent’ (Scotsman). ‘Could end up in movies’ (Spectator). 'Can't remain a hidden treasure for long' (Chortle.co.uk). 'An unashamed crowd-pleaser' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Gut-wrenchingly funny' (FringeReview.co.uk). PBH's Free Fringe @ Subway (Main Room)

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Aug 5-27 17:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Tom Mayhew: This Time Next Year, We'll Be Millionaires!

Tom Mayhew

N Stand-Up, Storytelling

A show about working-class dreams and endless hope. As heard on The Alexei Sayle Podcast. 'Passionate, articulate and hilarious' SSSS (Skinny). 'The acceptable face of class war' (Mark Watson).

B

Troll Marie Kallevik Straume, Anna Marie

Simonsen and Cecily Nash

TMP Clown, Physical Theatre

A two-troll clown show about friendship, scape(goat)ing and being misunderstood. Fed up with years of misrepresentation, villainization and exclusion, two trolls find themselves in a theatre, desperate to tell their side of the story about those three goats.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)

Troy Hawke: Work in Progress

Curtis Brown

L Character Comedy

WIP show from multi award-winning comedian and CEO of the Greeters Guild, Troy Hawke. Perfect if you enjoy watching your finesse be applied in the moment. SSSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Tonic's Atomic Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 393 G E5 2

Troy Kinne – Made Wrong

Troy Kinne

Troy Kinne returns to Edinburgh with a new show that features all of the things wrong with him so that you can leave feeling better about yourselves. 4042. (4042 Bar)

0131 226 0000 V 555 G E2

Twenty Hamsters

Jamie Keddie

FMP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Twenty five years ago, Jamie Keddie was banished from Scotland for the unspeakable crime of being born in England. Now, with 20 hamsters under his belt, he's back for 60 minutes of unforgettable comedy-infused storytelling. Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Attic)

0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Aug 3-27 18:30(1h)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer

Tom Stade / Blue Jeans Management/ The Stand Comedy Club

TFNP Stand-Up

The Canadian superstar's killer new hour! He's been taking audiences by storm for the past two decades. Serially hilarious, join him as he muses on progressiveness, pronouns, marriage and kids who refuse to respect him.

The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1)

B 0131 558 9005 V 5 G C4

XAug 3 20:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-13,15-27 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Trash Salad

Rosa Garland

TN Burlesque, LGBTQ+

Sex. Love. Lettuce. Join gorgeous clown Trash Salad on a genre-bending burlesque adventure, that's made audiences 'laugh, cry, and nearly piss'. Birthed by VAULT Festival Innovation Award nominee Rosa Garland. 'A queer masterpiece' SSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

Two Little Dickheads: Slot Fillers

Two Little Dickheads

FLP Clown, Improv

We're getting loose, philosohphcial and somewhat groovy. It's undefined, unhooved and unbelievably unnecessary. Content warning: dickheads may appear propless. 'You'd have to be a real dickhead to not love this' SSSS (Fest).

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 18-27 21:20(55m) £5.00

Buy

Twonkey’s Greatest Twitch

Paul Vickers, Voodoo Rooms and Blond Ambition Productions

TFN Cabaret, Variety

Like an electrocuted Tommy Cooper in a car crash with Frank Sidebottom, 'being in his presence for an hour is delightful' SSSS (Times). An award-winning Fringe legend, 'he creates wonderlands of weird' SSSS (Scotsman). The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 r

XAug 2-3 23:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-6,8,11-13 23:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15 23:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 18:30(1h) £10.00

UK Pun Off

UK Pun Off / Free Festival

K Compilation

Four comedians are given topics and have to come up with three jokes on each. The audience decides who wins each round and a winner is crowned at the end of the show.

Audience prize too!

Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Upstairs)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5

Aug 3-4,7,10-11,14,17-18 13:30(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

The Umbilical Brothers: The

Distraction

A-List Entertainment

TK Theatre, Physical Theatre

The legendary Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smash them together into a new show performed simultaneously on stage and the big screen. Winner: Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe.

Victoria Scone: Jam Packed

Gilded Balloon and Klub Kids

M Drag

The history-making queen from RuPaul's Drag Race UK brings her Jam-Packed show to Edinburgh. After a fantastic run on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs the World, enjoy an unforgettable night of comedy, cabaret and much more.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Vida Slayman in Comedy of Terrors

Vida Slayman

FM Stand-Up, Storytelling

Sold out at the Adelaide Fringe, now in Edinburgh! After fleeing two wars, Vida Slayman was prepared for anything life could throw at her. But then she faced a battle she couldn't flee.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Assembly Roxy (Central)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2

XAug 2-3 18:10(1h) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:10(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24,28 18:10(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Underbelly's Big Brain-Tumour Benefit

Underbelly and The Brain Tumour Charity

M Stand-Up

Join the biggest names at Fringe for a stupendous night of comedy. Help in the fight against brain tumours. Previous line-ups included Jason Byrne, Nina Conti, Iain Stirling, Jessica Fostekew, Rhys Nicholson and Russell Howard.

Aug 15 19:15(1h) £22.50 (£21.50)

Viggo Venn: British Comedian

Impatient Productions

M Stand-Up, Clown

Norwegian clown Viggo Venn moved to London pursuing his life-long dream of becoming a British Comedian. New Act of The Year 2022 winner. 'Viggo is Norwegian' (EdFestMag.com). 'Viggo is Norwegian' (Scotsman). 'Viggo is a... Norwegian' (BroadwayBaby.com). Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

B 0131 226 0000 V 515 G D5

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Urooj Ashfaq: Oh No!

Soho Theatre

TM Stand-Up, Solo Show

Urooj is a stand-up from Mumbai. She has a degree in psychology and later went on to be in therapy herself. Her show's about everything that's ever happened to or around her. Please come, love you.

Viggo Venn: Clown (Clown in Progress)

Viggo Venn

FNP Clown, Circus

There will be a clown car, Big Shoes, an amazing balancing act, red balloons and a squirty flower. 'Nordic prince of alternative clowning' (Fest). Five shows only! Clown in progress. No press allowed.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 20:50(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:50(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 20:50(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Vanlord

Matt Watson

M Storytelling, Stand-Up

Vanlord is a lens into the intriguing world of van life told by a guy who's got wheel estate all around the world. Don't miss this uplifting comedic journey that reminds the audience their own passions are worth chasing.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Front Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think

You Are? I Am!

Vittorio Angelone

TLP Stand-Up

Following his five-star, sold-out, award-nominated debut show in 2022, Vittorio Angelone returns to the Fringe in 2023 with his difficult second album. He hopes you like it. Monkey Barrel Comedy (Monkey Barrel 4)

Aug 3-27 21:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Very British Problems: Live

Fingers & Fringe / The Stand Comedy Club

FMP Sketch Show, Stand-Up

Feel like you're the only one struggling with British social etiquette? Join us for a hilarious mix of stand-up and sketches from top UK comedians that will have you laughing at the absurdity of it all.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Vix Leyton: Antihero

Vix Leyton / The Stand Comedy Club

TLP Solo Show, Stand-Up

Welsh stand-up and podcast host Vix delves into the human psyche, exploring her addiction to people pleasing. Can you be the main character in your life without being the hero? You should come... no worries if not.

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 (Stand 4) B 0131 558 9005 V 12 G C4

£12.50

Wage Against the Machine

Matt Harvey / PBH's Free Fringe

M Stand-Up, Storytelling

Sex shops, Robodebt, and roller-coasters! 'Unfailingly funny' SSSS (Artshub). 'Bursting at the seams with extraordinary stories' (TheatreThoughtsAus.online).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait (Halfway Down)

B 0131 226 0000 V 78 G D5

Aug 5-27 20:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

War on Woke

The WTF?! Show (Australia)

FM Stand-Up, Sketch Show

Political correctness is ruining livelihoods and creativity. Woke is the enemy of humour. Enough is enough. Therefore Mick Moore, JNewtz and Milton White are declaring war! A fast-paced show of stand-up and sketches. Adults only.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 17,23-24 21:30(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 21:30(55m) £13.00 (£11.00)

Watch List

KEITH.

FMP Comedy, Sketch Show

Join KEITH. for a night of sketch comedy, and find out why we're on a watch list*. Hint: think witty, intelligent and bizarre, dialled up to 11! *Not that kind of list... theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

The Weegies Have Stolen the One O'Clock Gun!

Robin Cairns

FL Solo Show

When Edinburgh's iconic gun is stolen by shady Glaswegians only Morningside Malcolm, quiet resident of the douce suburbs, can prevent aggro between the two cities. 'A wee gem of a show!' (FringeReview.co.uk). St

by the Castle (Hall)

226 0000 V 367 G D4

Werewolf: Live – Charity Spectacular! Treehouse

L Game Show, Horror

All-star comedians backstab, manipulate and fight for survival in a charity edition of game show Werewolf: Live! One night only! Expect chaos. Proceeds to Kidney Research UK. Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

Wet Hot American Stand-Ups

Stef Dag, Zack Signore, Gabby Bryan and Jenny Gorelick

TFNP Stand-Up

Join us for a horny hour of stand-up comedy featuring an electric lineup of NYC’s premier comedians and a rotating slate of special guests. Sexual tension guaranteed. The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

4-13 22:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Wham Bam Thank You Mam (Work in Progress)

Wham Bam Thank You Mam

N Stand-Up

Behold! This is, Wham Bam Thank You Mam! Expect nothing short of absolute mayhem, dynamic, exciting punches and rolling variation, delivered with the confidence of comedians who've been going beyond their years!

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre

Aug 3-13 21:50(50m) £6.00

(Just The Meeting Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

What Would You Do If That Was You?

Andy Casper / Free Festival

NP Absurdist, Game Show

Wwyditwy? Is a comedy game show in which contestants are judged on their creativity and ability to improvise when presented with absurd, morally dubious situations. It is ridiculous, nonsensical, stupid and glorious.

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

Aug 3-9,11-27 21:00(1h)

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

What're You Looking At!

Declan McGilloway

NP Alternative Comedy

A show all about the tales of the disabled. People like to judge and speculate on what's wrong with people who are different. I, personally, think that making fun of people's ignorance is so much fun.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Las Vegas)

B 0131 226 0000 V 85 G D5

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

MZA

TFMP Stand-Up

WPB are six of Scotland’s rising comedy stars: Jack Traynor, Amanda Hursy, Eddy Mackenzie, Paddy Linton, Mikey Motion and Tattoo Dave. Hilarious, no-holds-barred stand-up, from the Big House to the Fringe.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Old Foundry Room) B 0330 220

The

Wild Geeze

Breda Larkin and Laura Lavelle

MP Cabaret, Burlesque

If you're into dark humour, striptease, enchanting harmonies, vagina puppets and talks of dismantling the agricultural patriarchy, then The Wild Geeze are for you! Check out their rap song about trees, Any Oaks?

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Turret)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 23:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 14-17,22-24,28 23:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Wild Things

Just Improv

FK Science and Technology, Improv Conservation and comedy collide in this improvised play about endangered species. Explore an invented animal’s habitat and a community's journey to save it, all made up on the spot. You create the animal, we’ll fend off extinction! Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

Aug 14-19 13:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F) Buy

Will BF: The Last Gun

Will BF

TLP Sketch Show

In a world with only one gun, one man stands in the way of world peace. His name... Sketch Comedian Will BF, his weapon: being silly. 'Supremely put-together tosh' (Scotsman). 'Preposterous characters, restrained stupidity' (Chortle.co.uk).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

£11.00 (£10.00)

Will Hall: Mild Peril

Typeface Comedy

TFLP Stand-Up, Storytelling

Will Hall: Mild Peril – As seen on BBC Three and Channel 4, a 45-minute show from a rising star. Writer for Have I Got News For You and BBC New Comedian nominee. 'Stand-out lines' (Chortle.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5 XAug 3-4 16:50(45m) £4.00 (£3.00) Aug 5-13,15-27 16:50(45m) £5.00 (£4.00)

What You Want at the venue

William Stone: Lofi Jokes to Study/Relax to Impatient Productions / Hannah Layton Management

TMP Stand-Up

Put your feet up and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at this joke-packed debut show from BBC New Comedy Award finalist and Moth Club star, William Stone.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 20:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:00(1h) £11.00 (£9.50)

William Thompson: The Hand You're Dealt

Ingenious Fools

TLP Solo Show, Stand-Up

BBC New Comedy Awards finalist. Seen on Dave, Channel 4, BBC Scotland. Growing up disabled on a Belfast council estate, people weren't sympathetic; William learned not to complain and play the hand you're dealt.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 17:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,10-13,17-20,24-27 17:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 9,15-16,21-23,28 17:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

The Woke Box

Narin Oz and Yasser Kayani

NP Satire, Dark Comedy

A parody Gogglebox about two slobby Pakistani brothers getting brainwashed by an evil TV. This satirical semi-animated show is dangerously non-PC: it’s the wokest non-woke satire you’ll ever watch. Created by Narin Oz and Yasser Kayani. Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Women Reincarnated

Yellow Poppy Film and Theatre

TFKP Storytelling

In a next-day delivery, deskilled world, where social media answers everything, has direct communication gone out of fashion? Not quite! Female voices reveal life's current struggles and absurdities.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk)

Aug 3-13 18:00(40m) £5.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

19:30 // 3rd - 27th (not 14th)

The Grassmarket Community Project

NEW addition for 2023

Same idea, but later in the Caves

Aug 3-27 14:45(1h)

You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful Richard Wheatley

TFKP Stand-up, Storytelling

Comedian Richard Wheatley returns to the Fringe with his new show, as he ridicules the perplexing paradoxes of a blind man living in a sighted world, exploring the world of dating! www.richardwheatleycomedy.com

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

14:30(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

The Young-ish Offenders

Richy Sheehy and Mark O'Keeffe / Free Festival

NP Stand-up, Alternative Comedy

Two biys from Cork. They're not that young but they've committed crimes. Richy Sheehy (viral sensation as seen on Soccer AM) and Mark O'Keeffe (Show Me the Funny Winner, 2019) bring you their best, wildest hour.

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Yuriko Kotani: This Is My Work

Yuriko Kotani / PBJ Management

FL Stand-up, International

Thursday - Sunday

22:40 // 3rd - 27th

The Caves

Wrestling with The Champ: Smiledriver

Damien St John and Ant McGinley / PBH's Free Fringe

M Character Comedy, Podcast

The funniest ride in wrestling returns to Edinburgh but it's the end of the road for the Pub Wrestling Federation champion. What does he do next? Show up and find out.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5 Aug

17:00(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Yassification of Jesse James by the Coward Samantha Clementine

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents WTW Drama

FKP Historical, New writing

With cowboys, karate, a Time Lord, ridiculous slang, and biting social commentary, The Yassification of Jesse James by the Coward Samantha Clementine has something for everyone!

Central Hall (Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28 Aug

Yoshi Obayashi's

Yoshi Obayashi

Adult Content

TFNP Storytelling

Yoshi Obayashi's Adult Content is a show that presents various life stories in and out of the world of sex work and shows the humanistic, funny and touching side of the industry.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

or Pay What You Want at the venue

BBC New Comedy Award winner, UK-based Japanese comedian. Seen on: Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Pls Like (BBC Three), Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Channel 4), Mandy (BBC Two) and Sorry, I Didn’t Know (ITV). Monkey

Aug 14-17,21-23 13:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 18-20 13:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Zach Zucker: Spectacular Industry Showcase

Stamptown Proudly Presents

M Clown, Absurdist

Winner: Comedian's Comedian Award, Chortle Awards 2020. The bad boy of clown returns with another dazzling display of comedic firepower! 'A true showman' SSSSS (MumbleComedy.net). 'A master of his craft' SSSS (Evening Standard).

Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 22-26 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

‘The most fun you can have with the lights off!’

2Flamenco TuFlamenco

TNP Flamenco, Live Music

Uplifting, moving and highly entertaining trip into the essences of Flamenco. Guitar, singing and dance coordinate spontaneously with humour and complicity in a fresh twist without forgetting its pure roots. Produced by TuFlamenco.

Guarantees you are in for treat.

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality

Underbelly and The 7 Fingers

TjP Circus, Acrobatics

The world premiere of Duel Reality bursts into Circus Hub from The 7 Fingers, the company who created the hit show Passagers – 'wondrous acrobatics from Cirque du Soleil spinoff' SSSS (Guardian).

AFTER ALL

Solène Weinachter

LP New Writing, Dance

A celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence, Solène attempts to conjure a better space to be with death, dying and loss. Melding dance, comedy, storytelling and theatre to ask – what happens in the end?

MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3

Aloft Presents Sanctuary

Aloft in association with Underbelly

TKP Cabaret, Family-Friendly

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 4,10,15-17,22-24 20:30(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 20:30(1h) £21.00 (£20.00)

8:03

Scherzo Theatre Company (California, USA)

TFj Physical Theatre, Clown

Ding! It is 8:03. Original, non-verbal physical theatre, with clown, farce and absurdism. An unusual world gives way to flying gloves, cookie jars and a storm at sea. A touching story of encountering the unknown. Hollywood Fringe award-winner. www.scherzotheatre.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,14-15 12:05(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19 12:05(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9-11,16-18 12:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

360 ALLSTARS

Onyx Productions

TR Circus, Family-Friendly

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics and drumming, all together in a supercharged urban circus!

Seen by over one million people worldwide, the international smash hit returns to Edinburgh as part of their 10-year anniversary world tour!

An Act of Seven Ages

Klouns Theatre Company

FUP Clown, Devised

Klouns Theatre Company presents an intimate one-act inspired by the 'seven ages' from As You Like It. A clowning escapade of vignettes focused on a multitude of influences endured from birth until death.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Afrique en Cirque

Cirque Kalabanté TR Acrobatics, Music

Afrique en Cirque shares the beauty and artistry of African culture. Experience acrobats executing gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, all to the contemporary sounds of African contemporary music. Enjoy the world of Kalabanté!

An underground circus cabaret with a punk-rock soul, where all are welcome. Direct from Chicago, a revolving line-up of internationally renowned circus artists combine to showcase their most personal and prized acts, complimented by stunning live music.

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2 Aug

17:15(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

A/lone Project Connect

TFLP Contemporary, Physical Theatre

In the experience of profound disconnection, with no more floors to crash through, the only way out is in. This dynamic Australian work explores the painful depths of loneliness and the profound joy of aloneness. Featuring live original music.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

X

Angel Monster

Phluxus2 Dance Collective

TL Dance, Physical Theatre

Powerful full-femme, full-bodied dance from one of Australia’s most prolific award-winning dance-theatre artists, Phluxus2 Dance Collective. The acclaimed Angel Monster is a crash-tackle, a requiem, a call to arms for sisters, mothers, angels and monsters alike.

The Art of Falling

National Youth Dance Company of Scotland and Koolitantsu Kompanii, Estonia

R Dance, Contemporary

YDance presents National Youth Dance Company of Scotland and Estonia's Koolitantsu Kompanii in The Art of Falling: an exciting triple bill of contemporary dance. Each company performs individual piece before coming together for a joint premiere.

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3 28

Aug 4-6 13:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

At the Intersection

ICTF by WorldStrides presents Union College Dance Ensemble

FU Contemporary, Devised

Dancing engineers, moving mathematicians, kinetic explorations of the liberal arts and science. Union College Dance Program's At the Intersection. Curiosity meets innovation through the dancing body, celebrating empathy, wisdom, compassion, and community.

Assembly Hall (Main Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28 R

XAug 3 17:05(1h) £12.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:05(1h) £18.50 (£17.50)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 17:05(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295

28

INSOMNIAC'S FABLE

Baklâ

Max Percy and Friends

TFNP Contemporary, LGBTQ+ Tagalog. 1) homosexual; 2) unable to reproduce; 3) f*ggot. 1521; the arrival of the Spanish and loss of my ancestral homeland sends ripples through time, emitting a cultural amnesia. But is sex the best cure for a headache?

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 Rb

Beats on Pointe Masters

of Choreography

TR Dance, Family-Friendly

From Australia to London's West End, this high-energy fusion of commercial dance intertwines ballet and street with contemporary and breaking, delivering non-stop five-star entertainment for all ages. 'Highly recommend this amazing dance experience' SSSSS (One4Review.co.uk). Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Bird

Amina Khayyam Dance Company

Fj Dance, Physical Theatre

Bird explores 'What happens when you run away from domestic abuse?', a question posed in fear of the cultural stigma at those who escape it, or try to.

The Black Blues Brothers

Mosaico Errante

TU Circus, Acrobatics

After garnering critical acclaim at the Royal Variety Performance and Montecarlo Circus Festival, the 'best physical theatre show 2022' (TheatreWeekly.com) is back! An acrobatic celebration of rhythmic music. Breath-taking jumps, somersaults, human pyramids and more!

Brave Space

Aloft in association with Underbelly

TU Circus, Immersive

Starting as a puddle of fabric on the floor, Brave Space grows into a magical blanket fort, enveloping the audience within a dreamlike world of circus. 2022 Fringe hit returns. SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (Scotsman). Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty)

0131 510 0395

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 11:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 11:00(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Bubble Show for Adults Only 2

Bubble Laboratory

TFMP Comedy, Theatre

New show! Continuing the bubblesque that audiences have come to expect. Beautiful and naughty bubbles that do things that Fairy Liquid adverts never dreamed of. Weekly Award Best Circus 2023 (Perth). Australia's Got Talent. theSpaceTriplex (Big)

by Agit-Cirk Summerhall ( 11:00 )

CHEVALIER Hobbyhorse Circus

by Race Horse Company Assembly George Square Studios ( 12:00 )

by Spindrift Theatre Pleasance Dome ( 12:00 )

by Tsuumi Dance Theatre Summerhall ( 16:05 )

Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing)

Edinburgh Ceilidhs

R Folk, Interactive

With dance teacher and caller, Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and bar. All dances walked through and called. Fringe groups welcome – you can promote your show. Good exercise, great fun. 'It's so joyful' (Audience review).

www.edinburghceilidhs.net

9 Queen Street (Great Hall)

B 0131 339 5374 V 74 G C3 2

Aug 5-18,20-23,25-26 21:00(2h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

The Centrepiece Global Sacred Circle Dance, Lighting up the World with Dance

The Centrepiece Sessions

K Dance, Folk

Discover and enjoy traditional dance from around the world with our experienced teachers. Experience sacred, circle and traditional dances which bring communities together.

Beginners welcome.

Common Dissonance

House of Oz and Na Djinang Circus

TFK Artist(s) of Colour, Acrobatics

For thousands of years in Australia, our understanding of the world came from Dreamtime stories, song lines and oral histories. How can we navigate the complex dialogues of contemporary culture to find a Common Dissonance?

House of Oz (The Great Indoors)

B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F6 2

XAug 4 16:30(50m) £11.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(50m) £14.00

A Couple of Humans

From Start to Finnish in association with Tsuumi Dance Theatre

TFjP Physical Theatre, Dance

Visually stunning piece combining physical theatre and dance. Reflecting humanity from the perspectives of encounter, communication and interaction, the piece poses the questions: 'who am I?' and 'who are we together?'

Summerhall (Main Hall) B

2

B 0131 226 0000 V 638 G H6 2

Craigmillar Park Church (Church Hall)

Aug 19 09:30(3h30m) £18.00 (£14.00) Aug 19 14:00(4h) £18.00 (£14.00)

Aug 19 19:15(1h45m) £15.00 (£12.00)

The Change

Estonian Dance Agency

Tj Dance, Hip Hop

Change invites the viewer into their world. Dedicated to hip-hop culture since childhood, four male dancers bring their years of experience to the stage. Their encounter with contemporary dance space creates an extraordinary change. Assembly

28

Chinese Art Show

UK China Performing Arts, Chuyi International Art Centre QP

Immerse yourself in the richness of Chinese culture with a showcase of exceptional young dancers from China, featuring traditional and contemporary Chinese dance. Experience the creative expression and embodiment of Chinese culture at the Chinese Art Show. Venue150 at EICC (Pentland Auditorium)

28

Circa's Peepshow (Club Remix)

Underbelly and Circa Contemporary Circus

TK Circus, Theatre

Joined by a live DJ and featuring some of the best acrobatic talent on the planet, this hot hour of big beats, playful acts and thrilling acrobatics is outrageously skilled, delightfully funny and razor sharp.

Dances Like a Bomb

Junk Ensemble K

A powerful, uplifting duet exploring ageing and care from multi award-winning Dublin-based Junk Ensemble. Blending visceral imagery, dance and music to reclaim the ageing body with acclaimed performers Mikel Murfi and Finola Cronin.

Deaf Action Presents: Fàilte Gu BSL/ Welcome to BSL with Evie Waddell

Evie Waddell

KP d/Deaf-led, Storytelling

An immersive showcase of Gaelic and Scots signed-songs celebrating different aspects of traditional culture. Combining stories, dance and signing to explore creative connection and isolation for diverse cultural Scots. Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)

B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28B

Aug 12 16:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28B

Aug 13 16:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Diary VII: The Story of…

TS Crew (Hong Kong)

TFR Dance, Contemporary

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

XAug 4 18:20(1h) £15.50 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,24-26 18:20(1h) £21.00 (£20.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-23 18:20(1h) £18.00 (£17.00)

Circus Abyssinia: Tulu

Underbelly and Bibi and Bichu Ltd

TU Circus, International

Returning after a dazzling 2022 season, Tulu celebrates the the first African woman to win Olympic gold. This unmissable showcase of superhuman strength blends contortion, acrobatics and fire juggling. Perfect for the whole family.

One of Hong Kong’s most iconic dancers and choreographers presents the latest instalment of her Diary project. Chronicling stories with stray cats through agile movement, text, images and sounds, Mui reflects societal change since 1986.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4 14:40(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-6,8,12-13 14:40(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9-11 14:40(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Dibubuísmos

Marise Maués / Voices from the South Showcase

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 14:05(1h) £18.00 (£16.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 14:05(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)

UP Performance Art, Solo Show Dibubuismo, by poet Paes Loureiro, is letting the spirit work in its daydreams, while the body rests floating. Developed from this concept, presenting a female body that throws itself into the river and lives a flanerie in Pará Amazon.

Available On Demand From Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (30m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

Double Goer Foster

Group Dance

TNP Dance, Contemporary

Double Goer is a surreal and physically gruelling new dance work, chronicling the birth, battle and transcendence of two strikingly similar women.

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3 28

Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:25(50m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 14:25(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)

Eat Me

Snap-Elastic

L Experimental, Horror

A story of two women who use the dark web to find one another and together commit an act of "consensual" cannibalism, Eat Me is a luscious, incendiary dance-theatre performance about hunger, isolation and unconventional love.

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube) B 0131 226 0000

Emptiness

Tong and Jacob

TUP Dance, Physical Theatre

Sometimes emptiness is a limitation that prevents us from feeling other possibilities – peace, or frustration. This contemporary dance theatre work uses familiar objects and abstract physicality to explore the empty space between existence and nothingness.

C

EN-PERFECIÓN

Domiziano Cristopharo, Jose Luis Lemos Páez

MP Performance Art, Experimental

The performance traces its roots back to the Ankoku-Butoh movement active in Japan from the 1950s, mixing it with contemporary dance and experimental theatre. The performers' painted naked bodies create a veritable chain of metamorphosis.

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Film Freeway) B 0131 226 0000

Escalate

Lauren Eisinger Productions, Throw Catch Collective in association with Underbelly

TR Circus, Physical Theatre

Virtuosic juggling, innovative lighting and relentless energy collide in this daring new show from Throw Catch Collective. Put your preconceptions through the shredder. This is juggling elevated to an entirely new plane.

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

XAug 2-4 16:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 16:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Fall and Flow Theatre de la Feuille (Hong Kong)

Tj Physical Theatre, International

Take a breath as Hong Kong’s award-winning physical theatre company dives into the depths of war, the power of love and hate as the futility and sorrow explode in front of you in six short stories.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 12:30(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 12:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Fanti Acrobats International

Fanti Acrobats International

FQP Traditional, Performance Art

African traditional acrobatics and cultural display: contortion, bowl balancing, juggling, man in a bowl, lowest limbo and more.

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

XAug 16-19 11:25(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 D) (£40.00 F)

Aug 21-26 12:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 D) (£40.00 F)

Flamenco Fiesta

Alba Flamenca

TFQP Flamenco, Dance

The Edinburgh Fringe flamenco show that transports you straight to Spain. Powerful, heartfelt, memorable, exciting and bursting with festive energy. The intimate venue adds a level of charm to the whole occasion making you feel part of it!

Alba Flamenca (Alba Flamenca)

B 07540 335270 V 237 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£38.00 F)

Aug 4-27 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£38.00 F)

Flamenco Fringe

Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company

TU Music, Flamenco

Award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company returns with the stunning flamenco they are well known for. Each week, world-class flamenco dancers from Andalucia will be joining these incredible musicians. Choose the option to add a tapas and drinks package!

Yotel Edinburgh (Imaginex)

B 0131 226 0000 V 572 G C2 2

Aug 4-5,7-12,14-18,21-28 19:00(1h10m) £14.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)

Additional ticket type: Show, Tapas and a Drink – Selection of tapas and one glass of wine, beer or soft drink: £31

Flamenco in Scotland

TuFlamenco

Q Flamenco, Live Music

Flamenco in Scotland is back, full of bravery, heart, spirit and plenty of home-grown performers. Whether you are a flamenco aficionado or not, the new repertoire will enchant all music and dance lovers. Dinnae miss oot! Ole!

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 13,20 16:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£30.00 F)

For you: wicked Fimbo Butures

N Dance, LGBTQ+

What does it mean to be Not Safe For Work? Drawing from experiences in camming, life modelling, stripping and formal dance training, For you: wicked conjures a realm somewhere between online/offline, girl on girl, sight and site.

Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Aug 17,22-24 19:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 18-20,25-26 19:45(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Forests

RoguePlay Theatre

Tj Storytelling, Circus

A willow tree, fiery acrobatics, dance, and a flock of origami birds feature in this highly visual family-friendly show. Forests packs a powerful punch, challenging forestry practices, over-consumption of timber, rainforest loss and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. www.rogueplay.co.uk

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,15,21-22 17:45(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 17:45(50m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 17:45(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Fruit Salad

Moonlight Theater Company

M Clown, Comedy

Fruit Salad is a clown comedy of fruit-based stupidity by two Gaulier-trained comedians. It's a wild night of long-lost love, dancing, pelvic thrusting, muscles, pineapples, heartbreak and audience interaction. Warning: surprisingly sexy.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 15 22:00(45m) £10.00 Aug 16-20,22-26 22:00(45m) £10.00 Buy

Groovicle

Elliot Minogue-Stone

TLP Cabaret, Physical Theatre

A 21st-century contemporary-dance cabaret. Underneath twisted dance numbers, physical challenges and funny, fragmented conversations is my desire to be cool and groovy. A collective discovery about who we are, what we like and how we coexist together.

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

XAug 4 15:45(50m) £9.00 Aug 5-13,15-27 15:45(50m) £10.00

Guru Dudu's Silent Disco

Walking Tours

Guru Dudu Productions

TFQ Walk, Interactive

Guru Dudu and the team return. Dance-walking, spontaneous flash mobs and hilarious commentary. Uplifting dance tracks from 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Check the website for roster and theme tours. The original and best!

Meeting point at Appleton Tower, Crichton St

B 0131 226 0000 V 636 G E5

Aug 3-5,9-12,16-19,23-26 18:00(50m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

Aug 4-5,10-12,17-20,24-27 19:15(50m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

Aug 4-28 15:15(50m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

Habitat

Petrikor Danse

j Dance, Contemporary

Habitat is a multidisciplinary solo inspired by the life cycle of hermit crabs; a metaphor about Bettina's process of emigration to Canada. This multidisciplinary piece combines movement, voice with live electronics, a paper sculpture (Hermes) and lighting.

XAug 3-4

Havana Street Party Underbelly and World Festival

TjP Music

Spectacular summer dance show from Cuba. Sexy salsa, sizzling rumba, thrilling street dance from the world's best dancers. An urban dance explosion. Featuring Latin hits and classics from Los Van Van, and Buena Vista. Join the party! Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Hello, The Hell: Othello

Creative Jakhwa / Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd

TLP Theatre, Physical Theatre

Does Hell exist? What punishments await us there? If we had another chance, would humans make the same mistake again? A new interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Assembly Rooms (Ballroom)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

The (Hong) Kong Girls

Wong Pik Kei, Alice Ma and Justyne Li

Contemporary, Dance

A triple-bill of three female Hong Kong choreographer-dancers: PK Wong, Alice Ma and Justyne Li. Three female choreographers use totally different approaches to tell their stories and to show their identity of being a "Kong Girl".

Horizon Showcase: TOM

M Live Music, LGBTQ+

In a holding room, participants wait. A pageant is about to begin. No call time, perpetual purgatory. Tom is a vertigo-inducing pop-culture collision of working class, queer expression, deconstructing the price of existing in a demanding world.

ZOO Southside (Main House) B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3 28

Aug 15-17,22-24 13:00(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 18-20,25-27 13:00(50m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Hallucinations of an Artifact

Mandeep Raikhy / Voices from the South Showcase

KP Contemporary, Dance

As a way to dialogue with the inherently political act of history-writing, this work brings the artifact of the Dancing Girl from Mohenjo-Daro (c 2300-1750 BCE) to life through dance and artificial intelligence.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 10 (1h) Pay

£5, £8, £10 or £13

Harvest

Recoil Performance Group

TK Dance, Flamenco

Choreographic piece with a reverberating floor as a giant loudspeaker. Soil and grass onstage. Two dancers from different traditions: neo-flamenco and contemporary. Two trades side-by-side: farming and dancing to explore the notion of working bodies. Part of #DANISH Showcase.

ZOO Southside (Main House)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-19 18:30(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)

Aug 7-8,10,14-15,17 18:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

I Am Not Just Me in Me –State of Nature – Procedure 01

Grupo Cena 11 / Voices from the South Showcase

N Dance, Multimedia

An anarcho-choreographic counterpoint to the concept of "Brazilian People" in Darcy Ribeiro's work, modulating the relationships between alterity, identity, behavior and language in dance and choreography.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 19 (45m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

Scheduled Online Performance at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Aug 25 19:00(45m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

An Ice Thing to Say

Vertebra Theatre Company

FK Devised, Experimental

In an icy land of ruins, a human being and a polar bear are meeting in an encounter of surviving the Anthropocene Era.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 19:35(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

I'm Muslamic – Don't Panik

Bobak Champion

K Hip Hop, Solo Show

I'm Muslamic, Don't Panik – stories of a British, Iranian, hip-hop head – spoken word meets dance, live music meets clowning. An intimate spectacle of identity, where being British, Iranian and a hip-hop head collide. Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3 28B

Aug 22-24 17:05(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 25-27 17:05(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

IMA

Recirquel Cirque Danse by Bence Vági

Tj Immersive, Circus

IMA (Pray) is an immersive circus experience taking the audience into the unknown territories of the human mind. In the infinity of IMA's magical space reminiscent of sacred places we take a flight into the depth of the universe. Assembly Murrayfield Ice Rink (The Ice Rink)

B 0132 623 3030 V 388 G E1

Kyiv City Ballet

Kyiv City Ballet

TRP Ballet

A Tribute to Peace. Celebrated Kyiv City Ballet remain in exile due to the ongoing war. We are privileged to welcome them to Assembly for their first Edinburgh performance, showing support for the people of Ukraine.

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27

Performance start times: 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:30 (40m) £16.00(£15.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24

Performance start times: 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:30 (40m) £15.00(£14.00)

In/Outside: Visible Things

I/O Multimedia Performance Company (Japan)

TFjP Visual Art, Multimedia

There are things that are visible and invisible in this world. Combining aspects of dance and calligraphy, Chiharu Kuronuma expresses that the visible is not everything –there is beauty in the invisible as well. www.io-multimediaperformance.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,15,22 11:00(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 11:00(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 11:00(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Insomniac's Fable

From Start to Finnish in association with Agit-Cirk

TFj Circus, Dance

A delicate love story with a Hitchcockian glint in its eye, this evocative performance chronicles the pursuit of idealised love. But as with all dreams, things can take a surreal turn at any moment…

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 R

XAug 2-3 11:00(50m) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 11:00(50m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Joshou

Maru Batsu Sankaku (Japan) UP Dance, Music

Let's get back to live performance! A new dance work that fuses a Japanese live music club and arts. Remember your passion for what you love. Keep on moving. Everything has a beginning...www.facebook.com/marubatsusankaku2020

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (50m)

This show is offering Pay What You Can pricing with ticket price options at £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50

Katherine and Pierre

TalkSmall

TL Drag, Comedy

Built around a musical playlist of Katy Perry, Katherine and Pierre is a gender-bent love story. Combining elements of drag with comedic dance choreography, the pair find themselves overcoming constant relationship problems.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 21:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9,14-16,21-23 21:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Assembly Hall (Main Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28

XAug 3 19:00(1h) £12.50 Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £25.00 (£24.00) Aug

Los Guardiola –The Comedy of Tango

Giorgia Marchiori and Marcelo Guardiola

K Mime, Dance

Internationally renowned artists, Los Guardiola lead you into their fantasy world of TangoTeatro, where tragedy, comedy, poetry and humour collide. 'Tango is transformed into brilliant theatre' (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). 'Extremely clever and humorous' (TheatreReviews.design).

theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On)) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Lucky Pigeons

BrainFools in association with Underbelly

TQ Circus, Theatre

A treat for the whole family, BrainFools' Fringe debut defies gravity to conjure a surreal world where a flock of energetic, curious pigeons dwell. Journey with us to a magical space created through incredible contemporary circus skills. Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 13:05(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 13:05(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Magnetoreception

Odyl Creations by Sarah Hirsch and Philip McDermott

FKP Dance, Contemporary

Humans, like objects, produce and emit energy that attracts both positive and negative connections. In exploring these connections we provide ourselves with valuable self-discovery opportunities.

Dance, physical theatre and circus

Aug

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

The Maids

MOO SOO Theatre group / Korean

Season presented by AtoBiz

TM Theatre, Physical Theatre

A play that stimulates the imagination, The Maids is a bold story of domination through domestication. The actors flow ceremoniously around the stage, using water and props not to clean, but to destroy their Madame’s house.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

XAug 2-3 13:05(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:05(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 13:05(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Marie Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre

FjP Dance, Theatre

Marie is a captivating recount of Marie Antionette's existence. Told through Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre's powerful emotion and movement, the audience will witness an opulent interpretation of Marie Antoinette's fate.

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Aug 15-19 17:00(55m) £20.00 (£15.00)

For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000

Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details

Mass Effect

Himherandit Productions

FM Dance, Performance Art

With high energy and intensity the dancers drive into the mind and body of the audience, leaving you pulsing in blissful euphoria. A uniquely compelling and engaging display of physical resilience and the motivational power of community. Summerhall (Main

B

Matador

Bass Fam Creative

TM Cabaret, Burlesque

An emotionally charged journey through love and its many faces; passion, sex, lust, heartbreak, pain and infidelity. Matador is an award-winning international box office hit, celebrating love, friendship and the bonds that hold us together.

Assembly Hall (Main Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28

XAug 3 22:20(1h) £12.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:20(1h) £21.00 (£20.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24 22:20(1h) £20.00

The Messenger

Creative Group Geo-gi-ga-myeon / Korean Season presented by AtoBiz Ltd

TRP International, Drama

Experience a touching and poignant story for all ages. In this non-verbal and unique mask play; slapstick, comedy and magical masks convey a world of brilliant imagination, as an old couple face the moment of separation.

Mother Courage and Her Children

Theatre SanTuoQi

TFK International, Adaptation

A powerful new adaptation of Bertold Brecht’s classic play, interpreted by one of China’s leading directors of physical theatre and Edinburgh Fringe veteran Zhao Miao. Chinese dialogue, with English surtitles.

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug

£12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00

No Dragon No Lion

TS Crew (Hong Kong)

TFR Circus, Physical Theatre

Re-creating the Lion Dance and Chinese Opera from the classical form to a contemporary style of performance, this exciting new circus breaks the traditional arts into pieces – incorporating beat-boxing, martial arts, tricking and parkour. www.hongkongsoul.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4 13:30(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-6,8,12-13 13:30(50m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 C)

Aug 9-11 13:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Nomad

Tucan Riot and Mimosa

Theatre Company

KP Clown, Mime

Nomad is a funny and heartfelt story of migration, bureaucracy and the powers behind it. A woman arrives in Europe and her journey to become a legal citizen. Physical theatre/non-verbal.

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Aug 15-20,22-27 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

N.Ormes

Agathe and Adrien in co-production with Acting for Climate Montréal

TjP Circus, Acrobatics

Provocative, dysfunctional and tender, N.Ormes is a circus show where the acrobats push the limits of the gender norms and expectations of their own bodies. The piece overthrows all preconceptions with never seen before acrobatic exchanges.

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 XAug 2-3 17:25(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:25(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 17:25(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Oat Milk & Honey

Mo-Ko Piano & Circus

TU Contemporary, Physical Theatre

An avant-garde, multi award-winning international premiere by two of Australia's leading performers. Oat Milk & Honey elegantly reflects on the raw human experience of anxiety, offering a safe space to laugh, cry, breathe, and heal.

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 X

Oddo the Starless

David Sands

MP Comedy, d/Deaf-led

A dark visual story from an unknown dimension far away, by the thing called Oddo. Although being language-less, Oddo expressed itself loudly physically. Quirky and abstract. Will you love him? Will you hate him?

Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)

B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28B

Oriental Youth Culture and Art Week

Shanghai Owen Culture Communication Co Ltd

UP Children's Show, Dance

A children's art show with the theme of Impressions of the East and the core of eastern culture, including song and dance, instrumental music, drama, and creative expression of picture books and paintings.

Ashton Hall, Saint Stephens Stockbridge (The Ashton Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3 Aug

(Free Non-ticketed)

Origins

Fiona Henderson School of Dance

RP Dance

Origins is a dance show especially created for the 2023 Festival Fringe and is performed by the award-winning Fiona Henderson School of Dance from the Scottish Borders. theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 14 11:45(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Papillon

Helen Simard and We All Fall Down

Interdisciplinary Creations

TFj Hip Hop, Experimental

Street and contemporary dance collide as three dancers weave in and out of sync through a complex choreographic partition, supported by a live, hypnotic musical soundtrack that blends the sounds and rhythms of jazz, hip hop and drum'n'bass.

Summerhall (TechCube 0)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 19:20(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-6,8-13,15-19,22-27 19:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

ICON GUIDE

$ Audio description

C Captioning

r Relaxed performance

B BSL signed/interpreted performance

@ Wheelchair access Touch tour

Party Ghost

Double Take

TK Comedy, Physical Theatre

Cirque, theatre, death, and drag come together in this exquisite macabre production. Fans of high-level circus and dark comedy will find Party Ghost refreshing, jaw-dropping and hauntingly hilarious. Winner: Overall Best Circus and Physical Theatre, Adelaide Fringe 2023.

Perfect Pairing: A Wine Tasting Dancegustation

TFNP Tasting, Food and Drink

Enjoy four wines paired perfectly with four dance pieces in this unique Australian production. Don’t think about it too hard, drink some well-crafted wine alongside a showing of some delicious dancing!

Reclaim

Théâtre d'un Jour

TK Circus, Live Music

This is not a show, but an act of resistance. Drawing the audience close, two cellists and an opera singer interweave with beautiful circus and acrobatics. Reclaim is a powerful ritual: re-imagining life, humanity and a sustainable future.

15:10(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

The Revel Puck Circus: The Wing Scuffle Spectacular

The Revel Puck Circus in association with Underbelly

TU Circus

A collective of the brightest fresh talent from the London circus scene, the Revel Pucks encourage audiences of all ages and abilities to dive into their exhilarating world of contemporary circus.

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,24-26 16:10(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-23 16:10(1h) £15.50 (£14.50)

Right Here, Right Now

Dessert Theatre Studio

TFKP Physical Theatre, International Here's a mini crew, a lovely show with just three actors, on stage for one hour to play an ordinary day. If you have leisure time, welcome! It's our pleasure.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 14:10(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 UDC) (£26.00 F)

Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St Vincent's Chapel Undercroft

Green Shoots Youth Theatre under the direction of Faith Sutherland

RP Drama, Traditional

The Mysteries – Reimagined by Peter Holloway: The Green Shoots Youth Theatre directed by Faith Sutherland brings to vibrant life five Medieval guild plays. A warm, funny, yet gritty production.

St Vincent's (The Undercroft) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3

Aug 13 15:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£5.00 C) Aug 13 19:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£5.00 C)

Sense

DanceSyndrome

FU Contemporary

In a Big Brother world where it’s easy to feel as though we are constantly being watched, are we ever truly seen?

DanceSyndrome’s inclusive dance company explores humanity’s need to be seen, felt and heard.

Aug

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

£10.00 (£7.50)

Shoot the Cameraman

AWA – Baptiste Hilbert and Catarina

Barbosa

TK Dance, Visual Art

Shoot the Cameraman. Blend the instinctive and spontaneous quality of live performance with the possibilities of the seventh art by joining camera operators with live dancers on stage.

Assembly Roxy (Central)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2

XAug 2-3 15:00(1h) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 15:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

SKETCHES/GLISK

Katie Armstrong

j Dance, Music

Outstanding choreographer Katie Armstrong presents double bill SKETCHES/GLISK as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase. Straddling art, sound and movement, this whirlwind and impressive performance features a string quintet, a DJ and four dancers. MadeinScotlandShowcase.com

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base) B

28

Släpstick: Schërzo

Amsterdam Artist Management

TjP Musical Comedy, Family-Friendly Spirit of the Fringe Award winner Släpstick is back. Bringing their unique brand of mischief to Schërzo, a clown-esque concerto for the ages where a seemingly highbrow classical concert glissandos into a bacchanal of comical mishaps and absurdity.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 15:10(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:10(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21,23-24,28 15:10(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

A Snake in the House Means the Family Will Never Want

Monica Tolia, in collaboration with Ting-ning Wen

M Artist(s) of Colour, Visual Art

An immersive performance of live electronica, dance and sculptural costuming, on intergenerational healing and transformational futures.

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (25m) £5.00

Sophie's Surprise 29th Underbelly and Three Legged

Race Productions

TMP Circus, Cabaret

Get ready, we’re celebrating. This interactive circus and cabaret show is stumbling into Circus Hub with its Fringe debut, featuring world-leading performers from Cirque du Soleil, Britain's Got Talent, Gogglebox, and more.

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty)

B 0131 510 0395 V 360 G F4 2

Aug 4,9-10,15-17,22-23 21:45(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,24-26 21:45(1h) £17.50 (£16.50)

See page 161 for more information

See page 168 for more information

Flamenco Fringe

Daniel Martinez

Inma Montero

Danielo Olivera

Angel Reyes week 1

Ray Benitez week 2

Cristina Aguilera week 3

Spark of Madness

Unearthed Dance Company

TFKP Contemporary

Returning with their highly anticipated 2023 run, Edinburgh's Unearthed Dance Company are ready to take Fringe audiences on a journey. Delve into some innovative creations and choreography with the company's new mixed bill of works.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

0131 226 0000 V 236

A Spectacle of Herself

Laura Murphy, Contra and Carré Magique

TMP Theatre, Contemporary

A cinematic, (in)appropriately acrobatic ride through mental health, queerness, rage and 21st century space race. ‘Blistering’ SSSS (Fest). ’A complex new form of solo-theatre’ (Scotsman). ‘Murphy’s ability as a circus performer is mesmerising' SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).

Summerhall (Main Hall)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 � X

Spirit of Ireland

Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland

TK Dance, Music

Incredible night of music, comedy, dancing set in greatest pub in Ireland. Authentic five-piece live band from Dublin. Finest dancers, choreographers from Riverdance and LOTD. Journey to the Emerald Isle for an enchanting theatrical experience.

28 Aug

Aug 4,8 18:35(45m)

Pleasance at EICC (Lennox Theatre)

Still Life: A Gallery in Motion

ICTF by WorldStrides presents The Canyon Collective

FKP Devised, Multimedia

Inspired by classical and contemporary paintings, and supported by a variety of pre-recorded and live music, Still Life: A Gallery in Motion is an exploration and interpretation of the human condition.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Stone – Face – Book

Palle Granhøj

TK Dance, Performance Art

Stone – Face – Book. Having stones as passion, as obstructer and as friends – Mikolaj is guiding us through a live story. This poetic pearl is opening up my heart of stone.

SSSSS (Kulturnyt.net)

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base) B 0131 226 0000 V 22

28

Stuck in Free Fall

Nicola Bullock Dances / NB(D)

TK Dance, Performance Art

In this wild, experimental and thought-provoking solo performance, Nicola utilises dance, poetry and song to celebrate the contribution that “Nothing”– a feeling, state, need, or otherwise – makes to our individual psyches and the collective unconscious. ZOO

Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company

Stuntman SUPERFAN

TFL Devised, Contemporary

Explosive physical performance by two men wrestling with their relationship to violence, fusing high-octane fights with stories from the performers’ lives. A show for anyone who’s enjoyed a violent action movie (but felt weird about it).

MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Summerhall (TechCube 0)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 17:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 17:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Sufiana: A Contemporary Kathak Presentation

Lok Chhanda (India)

UF Classical, Music

An abstract representation of the philosophy of Sufism in thrilling choreography. Internationally acclaimed professional Indian classical dancers form intricate geometric patterns in atmospheric lighting, with music on the path of enlightenment, unconditional love and salvation.

Tanken

Projekt.Vakuum (Switzerland)

TK Performance Art, Physical Theatre

In an abandoned petrol station in 7100, a descendant of Esso and Shell goes to find traces of their ancestors from 2100. This show takes the audience with them into their past – and our potential future.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,14-15 16:55(40m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 16:55(40m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9,16-17 16:55(40m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Tourist DON GNU

TL Physical Theatre

Travellers! Come along the journey of your life to the land of holiday wishes, dreams... and nightmare scenarios! An action-packed, physical comedy about life as a tourist raising the question: Do we have to travel far to come far?

ZOO Southside (Main House)

physical theatre and circus

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 16-18 15:00(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 19-20 15:00(45m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£11.00 C)

Sun and Crystal

Art Group Seigai (Japan)

FL Performance Art, Physical Theatre

Based on Japanese folktales, Noh, and butoh that reveal the human unconscious, a poetic dramatic telling of a universal contemporary myth that transcends time and borders. This show is a story about an apocalypse of modern civilisation.

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

The Unknown Soldier

Alison Ray Company

U Dance, Contemporary

A compellingly captivating ode to Black British war veterans, telling hidden stories of men and women of Black British heritage who fought in WWI and WWII using dance, text, live music and visuals to capture their contribution.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 14-15,21-22 14:35(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 16-18,23-25 14:35(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 19-20,26-27 14:35(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Taiwan Season: Duo 0471 Acro Physical Theatre

TR Circus, Physical Theatre

This dance-infused acrobatic circus performance artfully and eloquently charts the twists and turns of a fluctuating relationship. Seamless grace and strength meets emotional vulnerability, and all expressed through the poetry of the body.

Army @ The Fringe (Drill Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 358 G A4

Unstuck With You

Yonder Contemporary Dance Company

TFK Dance, Contemporary

An inspired performance that looks to the farthest reaches of the universe to see deeper into ourselves. Writer Jessica Lee Richardson lends her voice to this contemplative exploration of the similarities between interpersonal relationships and deep space.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre) B 0131 226 0000

2

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3 28

Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:15(50m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 20:15(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)

Taiwan Season: #Since1994

Eye Catching Circus

TjP Physical Theatre, Artist(s) of Colour

This skilful, sophisticated and alluring female-led circus performance focuses on a cast of women, all under 30 and each trying to maintain her balance in a society loaded with expectations. A rite of passage and self-discovery.

Verse I/O Multimedia Performance Company (Japan)

jP Visual Art, Multimedia

A quadruple-bill from calligrapher and choreographer Chiharu Kuronuma and juggler Teruki Okamoto (Asian Arts Award winner). Together they investigate choreography as a part of a research process uniting dance and juggling with calligraphy and digital programming. www.io-multimediaperformance.com

Assembly Roxy (Central)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2

XAug 2-3 13:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 13:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Tandava

Simon Thacker and Piah Dance Company

QP Live Music, Dance

Primal rhythmic energy and the impossible union of opposites: Tandava sees the coalescence of Scottish guitarist Simon Thacker’s startlingly passionate sound-worlds with the infinitely expressive physicality of three gifted dancers from India’s Piah Dance Company. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal) B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h) £17.50 (£14.00)

This show is offering Pay What You Can pricing with ticket price options at £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50

Weathervanes

Jian Yi

U Performance Art, Installation

This mesmerising performance-installation by Jian Yi tunes into the collective psyche to create an architecture of queer futurity – and features an ensemble of dancers with a live musician and multimedia/FX created by Cryptic artist Heather Lander. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000

Summerhall (Lower Cafe Gallery)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 18-20,22-26 20:25(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Aug 3-6,10-13,17-20,24-27 19:30(30m) £12.00 (£8.00)

Aug 3-6,10-13,17-20,24-27 21:00(30m) £12.00 (£8.00)

Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details

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What Does Stuff Do?

Robin Boon Dale

TK Circus, Comedy

Juggler, water-bender, and part-time deep-thinker Robin Dale presents his award-winning debut. Featuring performance ping pong and a motivational speech delivered by a man in swimming trunks, this eccentric renegade philosophy lecture flourishes into an astounding circo-odyssey.

ZOO Playground (Playground 1)

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

What Draupadi Said to Penelope

TaalTales

FKP Spoken Word, Artist(s) of Colour

Had Penelope ever met Draupadi, what would they say to each other? What stories or dreams might they weave? In this contemporary feminist reimagining, Indian classical dancers and musicians explore characters from the Mahabharata.

LifeCare Centre (George Young Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2 Aug

Why English?

Vibhinna Ramdev

TMP Dance

Why English? This simple question made me dig deep, transported me to places I never imagined. What it means in my country, India, is not a simple answer. Join my journey of revelations through theatre and contemporary dance. ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Woodhill

LUNG in Association with The North Wall MP Verbatim, Political

Woodhill: ‘I dance in the horror of grief.’ Three men at Woodhill prison are dead. Their families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons. An explosive true story by multi-award winning LUNG.

Summerhall (Main Hall)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

You and Me

Amina Khayyam Dance Company

TFK Dance, LGBTQ+

Man meets man... discovering a state of happiness he has never felt before; but he has a wife and family at home... A dance piece choreographed from a south Asian feminist perspective.

Summerhall (Old Lab)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

YUCK Circus

YUCK Circus

TK Comedy, LGBTQ+

YUCK are back with their sell-out show. High-flying acrobatics, absurd confessions and groovy dancing – all smashed together with their trademark ripper comedy. Get ready to witness a powerhouse of female circus performers kick art in the face.

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 X

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

Ballroom

Creative Group Geo-gi-ga-myeon Korean Season presented by AtoBiz & Assembly

The A Club Whisky Experience

Arbikie Distilling Ltd

N Tasting, Talk

The Merchants Hall will be open for the complete whisky experience, with open tastings and talks about this wonderful industry. Exhibitors from across the whisky industry will be showcasing classic and special-release drams.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2 Aug

17:00(4h) £50.00 (£40.00) Aug 5 12:00(4h) £50.00 (£40.00)

Adam Smith Tercentenary Celebration Lecture Series

Adam Smith's Panmure House

KP Spoken word, In Conversation

These sessions, kindly funded by The Friends of Panmure House, are delivered by leading experts exploring less commonly approached aspects of Smith's life and works.

Amazing Two Curries (Red Curry and Panang)

Masterclass

Krua Thai Cookery School

L Food and Drink, Workshop

The best Thai red curry – the national dish of Thailand. Treat yourself to superior, extraordinary, delicious cuisine. Join a spectacularly entertaining cookery workshop and demonstration with Executive Chef Rujira Herd.

Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School) B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6

Arbikie Gin Tasting

Arbikie Distilling Ltd

FN Tasting, Talk

The Arbikie team will guide you through their world-class spirits, distilling process and perfect serves. As part of your ticket you will get to try our delicious award-winning gins and create your own perfect serve.

Panmure House (The Reading Room)

B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2

Aug 9,15,17-18,21-22,24,26 18:00(55m) (Free Ticketed)

Amazing Bangkok Thai Cookery Workshop

Krua Thai Cookery School

L Food and Drink, Workshop

Educational, informative, invaluable and eye-opening session. A hands-on masterclass. Executive chef Rujira Herd will reveal her trade secrets and reveal the essential ingredients used in professional Thai kitchens. Learn how to master three delicious dishes.

Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School)

B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6

Aug 5-6,15,20,23 11:00(2h) £99.00 Aug 7,9,19,21-22,27 19:00(2h) £99.00

Aug 8,10,17,25 14:30(2h) £99.00

Amazing Bangkok Thai Street Food Masterclass

Krua Thai Cookery School

L Food and Drink, Workshop

Exclusive hands-on demonstration. Master three delicious dishes. Executive Thai chef Rujira Herd will reveal the best-kept trade secrets she uses for her topflight clients. You will learn perfect blending techniques. Excellent for the adventurous.

Amazing Green Curry with Coconut Rice Masterclass

Krua Thai Cookery School

L Food and Drink, Workshop

The best Thai green curry served with coconut rice – one of the national dishes of Thailand. Treat yourself to superior, extraordinary, delicious cuisine with free-range chicken. Join a spectacularly entertaining cookery workshop.

Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School)

B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6

Aug 5,7,12,16,28 14:30(2h) £120.00 Aug 10,19,27 11:00(2h) £120.00

Aug 17,24 19:00(2h) £120.00

Amazing Pad Thai and Thai

Dumpling Masterclass

Krua Thai Cookery School

L Food and Drink, Workshop

Thailand's world-famous noodles dish. There's a lot more to pad thai than noodles, beansprouts and peanuts. Executive Thai chef Rujira Herd will reveal the trade secrets she uses for her topflight clients.

Krua Thai Cookery School (Krua Thai Cookery School)

B 0131 226 0000 V 376 G H6

Aug 5,11,13,26,28 19:00(2h) £99.00 Aug 9,12,21-22 11:00(2h) £99.00

Aug 14-15,20,24,27 14:30(2h) £99.00

Aug 11,18,25 15:00(1h15m)

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Arbikie Whisky Tasting

Arbikie Distilling Ltd

FN Tasting, Talk

Producing the first single grain rye whisky in Scotland for over 100 years, Arbikie's master distillers have been creating some amazing expressions of this spirit. Join the Arbikie team to learn and sample three drams.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G

Better Results with Yes, And

Megan McCaleb and Jeanette Cerami of Improv Team Culture FMP Workshop, Comedy

Become proficient in the principles of improvisation as you apply them to leadership development milestones, personal growth, creative business strategies, and unparalleled communication skills.

Book Lovers' Tour

Allan Foster

L Storytelling, Walk

A guided walking tour visiting the sites and haunts of Edinburgh's literary legends; Burns, Scott, Stevenson, Conan Doyle, JK Rowling and others, with Allan Foster, author of Book Lovers' Edinburgh. 'Not to be missed' (National Geographic).

Book Lovers' Tour Departure (Departure Point)

B 0131 226 0000 V 361 G D4

Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 11:30(1h30m) £20.00 (£19.00)

Charles Maclean Whisky Masterclass

Charles McLean

FN Tasting, Talk

A whisky masterclass with the legendary Charles Maclean who has been researching and writing about whisky for over 35 years. Your chance to learn from a whisky legend and to taste a selection of Scottish whiskies.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall) B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 19 15:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

Aug

The Charmed Circle – Brewery and Distillery Walking Tour

Holyrood Distillery

FN Tasting, Historical

Join us on this guided walk through the city for a glimpse of an Edinburgh rarely seen! Two half-pints and two drams included in the price.

Holyrood Distillery (Holyrood Distillery)

B 0131 285 8977 V 472 G F6

14:00(2h) £35.00

City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour

Black Hart Entertainment

K Horror, Walk

Humour, history and horror on these world-famous, award-winning walks. Plus sole access to the Covenanter's Prison, lair of the Mackenzie Poltergeist, the world's best-documented supernatural case.

The Tree of the Dead (Outside St Giles Cathedral) B

Colorhythm Painting Show

Colorhythm Risa

FU Performance Art, Painting

Colorhythm Risa uses her hands, sponges, sometimes her entire body, to apply colour across the canvas from end-to-end. Her physical and facial expressions of various human emotions and feelings add further layers of depth to her performances.

The Eazy Club

C presents

FK Contemporary, In Conversation

Discussion, conversation, political debate, with a smattering of showbiz. Inspired by the diversity of C’s 2023 programme, topics, guest speakers and artists will differ daily, but always provoke thought and further chat. Listings:

www.cthefestival.com/easy-club

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Edinburgh – A Tale of Two Towns

Edinburgh Saints and Sinners Walking Tours

TM Historical, Storytelling

This Fringe favourite informs and entertains, giving you a real sense of Edinburgh old and new, revealing some of the people, events and stories that have shaped the city.

Edinburgh's Greatest Hits

Music Walking Tour

Edinburgh Music Tours

TFK Walk, Music

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 15:50(40m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

Explore the stories of the musicians who have stayed, played and made music in Scotland’s capital city with these entertaining guided walking tours. Great way to see the city in a different light.

Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre

(Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door)

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 11:05(40m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

Darren McGarvey’s Common People

Darren McGarvey / The Stand Comedy Club

FLP Talk, Political

The brand-new podcast from the Orwell Prize and BAFTA-winning author – makes landfall at the Fringe for a week of live recording with special guests, Q&A and the usual blend of politics and humour.

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Edinburgh's Quickest Pub Quiz

Johnny Collins

NP Interactive, Comedy

Fan of a pub quiz? Test your knowledge under time pressure with this exciting, entertaining and at times farcical format, it's already a hit at Gleneagles Townhouse. A perfect way to kick off your evening!

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 245 G D2

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 12-19 19:30(1h) £15.00 (£8.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Darwin in Edinburgh

Jane Westhead

TFj Theatre, Walk

In 1825 Darwin arrived to study Medicine. In 1831, he set sail on HMS Beagle, a journey that changed history. Retrace his steps to explore the locations and characters that influenced Darwin's own evolution here in Edinburgh.

Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass (Lothian Street Side) (Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass)

B 0131 226 0000 V 583 G E5

Aug 4-13 14:00(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Drag & Draw Drag & Draw

MP Visual Art, Drag

Drag & Draw is an art class with a difference! A life-drawing session with a drag queen model, fast and slow-paced drawing exercises, lip-syncs and audience interaction

– a drawing session with heels and heart!

Aug 7,14,21,28 18:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Eliminate the Impossible

Eliminate-The-Impossible.com

LP Immersive, Site-Specific

Sherlock Holmes has gone missing; we need your help to find him! Using the Worldwide Automated Tracking System Online Network (WATSON), you will go on an immersive adventure solving puzzles across the festival. Solve the mystery. www.eliminate-the-impossible.com

Laughing Horse @ EliminateTheImpossible.com

(EliminateTheImpossible.com)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand from Aug 5-26 (1h)

This immersive game can be played at your own pace; you can drop in and out of the mystery over the course of the festival, or try to solve it all in one day. You will need to travel to multiple places in the festival, and will need to access Eliminate-The-Impossible.com.

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Experts Radio Lab

Alice Mary Cooper and Company

R Children's Show, Family-Friendly

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

XAug 4 17:20(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-8 17:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Are you an expert at something? Want to share advice?

Come to Experts Radio Lab and join our live radio show. Whether it's how to make a mud pie or tips on playing Hide and Seek. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

National Museum of Scotland (Hawthornden Court)

B 0300 123 6789 V 179 G E4

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 11:00(2h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 14:00(2h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Free Royal Mile Tours

Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides Association

R Walk, Historical

As seen on TV in 2022, Edinburgh’s Old Town has many fascinating historical sites. Local guides lead small group tours. See the sites, hear about colourful characters. Our five-star reviews suggest you won’t be disappointed!

Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point) (Courtyard)

B 0131 226 0000 V 199 G D4

Aug 6-27 10:30(1h30m) (Free Ticketed) Aug 6-27 14:00(1h30m) (Free Ticketed)

Freedom Walk

The Salvation Army j Storytelling, Walk

A fun, guided walk filled with fascinating and moving historical and contemporary stories through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Discover answers to questions like, 'where is World's End?' and 'is slavery a thing of the past?'. Wear comfy shoes!

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps (Foyer)

B 0131 667 4313 V 405 G D5

Aug 14-15,17-18,21-22,24-25 11:30(1h15m) (Free Ticketed)

Aug 14-15,17-18,21-22,24-25 14:30(1h15m) (Free Ticketed)

The Fringe at Prestonfield:

Hosted by Christopher Biggins

CDJ Entertainment in Association with Prestonfield House Hotel

KP Cabaret, Music

Christopher Biggins requests your pleasure for our inaugural season of cabaret and chat at this illustrious venue. A variety of guests will be joining, including Sir Cliff Richard and Gloria Hunniford.

The Stables at Prestonfield (The Stables)

B 0131 662 2310 V 105 G G6 2

Aug 18-22 19:00(1h30m) £25.00 Aug 23-25 19:00(1h30m) £50.00

Aug 26 19:00(1h30m) £75.00 Aug 27 17:00(1h30m) £75.00

Green Home Festival

Construction Industry Collective Voice

N Seminar, Talk

The climate emergency, Net-Zero and soaring energy prices are the driving factors behind the Green Home Festival. For details about the topics of each show, and how to book places, please visit https://greenhomefestival.co.uk/ or email info@greenhomefestival.co.uk

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland Office (Boardroom)

B 0131 226 0000 V 615 G D2 2

Aug 14-18 10:00(1h30m) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Haunted Vaults Tour

Auld Reekie Tours

TFK Site-Specific, Storytelling

A walking tour that will enlighten you on the dark history of Old Town Edinburgh's most extensive underground vaults that date back to the 1700s. Visit our torture exhibition and hear how the items were used.

Welcome Edinburgh Tourist Information Booth Outside of the Bank of Scotland (Auld Reekie Tours Haunted Underground)

B 0131 557 4700 V 306 G D4

Aug 4-27 17:00(1h) £18.00 (£60.00 F) Aug 4-27 19:00(1h) £18.00 (£60.00 F)

Aug 4-27 21:00(1h) £18.00 (£60.00 F)

Hiding Behind the Mask:

Jesters, Jokers and Clowns

Rosemary George (New York, USA)

L

Talk, Historical

The mask has preoccupied theatrical traditions since ancient times. From commedia dell’arte to slapstick and vaudeville, Professor George probes hidden identities in human behaviour through the masks of fantasy and reality.

www.rosemarygeorge.com

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Online On Demand From Aug 4 (1h20m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

Aug 23,25 11:30(8h)

Horizon Showcase: Always Already

Haranczak / Navarre Performance Projects

U Installation, Performance Art

Karen Christopher (Goat Island) and Tara Fatehi Irani work together for eight hours to construct a machine of wood, rope, sheep wool and 100 forgotten questions. Audiences may come and go throughout the working day. Summerhall (Offsite) @ The LifeCare Centre, Stockbridge (Horizon Showcase)

B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2 Rb

Installation Only Ticket: £10.00 (£8.00)

Installation Plus Performance Ticket: £15.00 (£13.00)

Installation is open from 11:30 until 19:30, and ticket holders may come and go throughout the day as they please.

Only Installation Plus Performance ticket holders may attend the one-hour performance between 17:30 and 18:30.

Horizon Showcase: Bodies

Ray Young

M Immersive, Interactive

Young and collaborators transform a swimming pool into a unique immersive environment for bodies – an interactive performance exploring the essential character of water, its universal presence and the importance of collective action in achieving climate justice.

Summerhall @ Deans Community High School (Horizon Showcase)

B 0131 226 0000 V 386 G H1 2

Aug 22-26 18:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Japanese Boro-Inspired Slow-Stitching Workshop

Sue at Sunshine Designs

KP Workshop, Craft

Sue will guide you to create a Boro-inspired textile artwork, by slow stitching with beautifully curated blue fabrics. Fabric starter kit, thread and all equipment supplied. No experience required. Suitable for all.

The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug 7-11 13:00(1h45m) £25.00 (£22.00)

Late Night Drams

Tipsy Midgie

N Food and Drink

Join Colin “WhiskyForager” every night at 11pm for an extra-special flight of three fantastic single malts from his private reserve collection.

Tipsy Midgie (Whisky Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 611 G F6

Aug

Leith Food and Drink Walking Tour

Edinburgh Food Safari

NP Food and Drink, Walk

Sunshine on Leith: Hop on a tram and enjoy a walking tour of this historic port. Danish pastries, fresh coffee, muscovado-grilled goats cheese, sangria, fish soup, ginger beer and scones with jam and cream.

Williams and Johnson (Meeting Point)

B 0131 226 0000 V 418 G LEITH A2 Aug

Living Proof: Stories of Hope and Recovery from Chronic Pain

Living Proof

NP Storytelling, True-life

Living Proof is a Scottish non-profit organisation. This show tells the personal inspirational stories of recovery from "incurable" chronic pain and promises to be an informative, engaging and fun evening.

Aug 9 19:00(1h30m) £12.50

Eric Liddell Community (South Wing)

B 0131 447 4520 V 235 G H2 2

Luminescence

Maria Rud and Tommy Smith

FQ Live Music

Spellbinding audio-visual improvisation by internationally acclaimed artists Maria Rud and Tommy Smith. Solo saxophone and live painting, projected onto St Giles' 12th century interior. A truly unique experience presented by St Giles’ Cathedral and The Pleasance.

St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)

B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2

A Midsummer Night's Dram

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

TFN Food and Drink, Tasting

Creating the world's most colourful whisky experiences. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Oval Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 182 G C3 Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 12:30(1h) £30.00 Aug 1-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 15:00(1h) £30.00 Aug

19:30(1h) £30.00

Museum Late: Fringe Fridays

National Museum of Scotland

N Cabaret, Comedy

Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore the museum after hours. From comedy and cabaret to music and magic, across two exhilarating party nights.

Nightpiece Film Festival

Nightpiece Media

FKP Film, Visual Art

10th consecutive season since 2014. Nightpiece has screened over 300 short films from directors across the globe. An eclectic, thematically programmed selection alongside the opening night premiere of director Al Carretta's latest indie feature Twenty Two Presence. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 22 22:40(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 23-26 22:40(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00)

The Pop Bingo Disco

The Pop Bingo Disco

NP Game Show, Music

Join us in The Live Room every Tuesday in August for our free evening of bingo with a musical twist. Enjoy banter, beats and bawless bingo! 10pm until late.

The Three Sisters (LIVE room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4

Sacred Arts Festival Film at St Vincent's Undercroft

Nadège Druzkowski, director

j Film, Historical

The Desert at the Heart of the World: a filmic study of the impact of the Carthusian monastic movement on the French landscape by director Nadège Druzkowski.

St Vincent's (The Undercroft)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3

Sound and Vision

Catalyst – The Immersive Painting Experience

NP Immersive, Painting

Calling all you Pretty Things and Diamond Dogs. Guided by award-winning painter Denise Harrison, you will create acrylic paintings based on Bowie's cut-up technique whilst immersed in his music. Dressing up encouraged. Materials provided. Bring packed lunch.

Aug 11,18 19:30(3h)

B 0300 123 6789 V 179 G E4 2

National Museum of Scotland (Grand Gallery)

LifeCare Centre (Gallery)

B 0131 226 0000 V 524 G B1 2

Stramash Daily Ceilidh

Stramash

TFL Live Music, Dance

Learn traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing in the heart of the Old Town! Live ceilidh band with dance caller to talk you through all the dance moves. Suitable for first time or experienced ceilidh dancers age 14+. Stramash (Stramash) B 0131 623 4353 V 342

The Style Shanghai Cheongsam Show

Shanghai Promotion Center for City of Fashion

Fj International

A fashion show produced by a Shanghai-based female fashion club for women over 40, this gorgeous, colourful presentation features exciting new designs based on the elegant and traditional Cheongsam.

Ashton Hall, Saint Stephens Stockbridge (The Ashton Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3 Aug

Aug

Summerhall

Distillery:

Samples at the Still Room

Pickering's Gin and The Broody Hen Scotch Whisky

Our Still Room is found in the heart of Summerhall nestled in the old dog kennels of the Old Royal Dick Vet School. Becoming Edinburgh's first exclusive gin distillery for over 150 years. Summerhall (Summerhall Distillery)

V&C Festival Sparkling Wine Tasting

Francesco Cardinale DipWSET N Tasting, Food and Drink

Celebrate the arrival of the Festival Fringe in style at Valvona & Crolla with this relaxed tasting of delicious Italian sparkling wines, tutored by Francesco Cardinale DipWSET. Plus a selection of crostini to taste.

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)

B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Summerhall

Distillery: The Speakeasy Experience

Pickering's Gin and The Broody Hen Scotch Whisky

Hidden within our secret workshop and tucked away from the courtyard in Summerhall you will find The Speakeasy Experience. Summerhall (Summerhall Distillery)

The Terror

Tour

Auld Reekie Tours

TFN Site-Specific, Horror

Your guide will take you to visit our medieval torture exhibition and then through our haunted underground vaults dating back to the 1700s; the most extensive set in Edinburgh's Old Town. Are you brave enough?

Welcome Edinburgh Tourist Information Booth

Outside of the Bank of Scotland (Auld Reekie Tours Haunted Underground)

B 0131 557 4700 V 306 G D4

Tofgam Card Game Championships

Tofgam Board Games Limited

FjP Family-Friendly, Game Show

You're welcome to join the Tofgam Team for our first event at the Fringe. A card game championship fit for everyone with superb prizes for the winner at the end of the event.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall (The Cutting Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 195 G LEITH D2 2

Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Auld Reekie Tours

TFK Site-Specific, Storytelling

A guided walking tour that will visit the iconic Greyfriars Graveyard before heading on to the vaults below Edinburgh's South Bridge where you will hear of their history and paranormal happenings.

Welcome Edinburgh Tourist Information Booth Outside of the Bank of Scotland (Auld Reekie Tours Haunted Underground)

B 0131 557 4700 V 306 G D4

Aug 4-27 17:30(1h30m) £20.00 (£60.00 F) Aug 4-27 18:00(1h30m) £20.00 (£60.00 F)

The Vaults Tour

Auld Reekie Tours

TFR Site-specific, Storytelling

Each vault tells a story of death, disease, crime and corruption. Your guide shall enlighten you with all the grim details. Although merchants originally used them, these vaults eventually descended into slums and criminal dens.

Welcome Edinburgh Tourist Information Booth Outside of the Bank

WanderWomen Mindfulness and Adventure

Anna of WanderWomen Scotland

FNP Walk

This is an experience with a difference: find calm, peace and grounding in a unique mix of mindfulness, adventure and ecotherapy, connect with nature on Edinburgh's vulcano, Arthurs Seat, enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh. Meeting Point at Main Entrance to Scottish Parliament

B 0131 226 0000 V 454 G D6

West End Fair

3D2D Events Limited

j Craft, Visual Art

This year’s fair runs from the 31st July to 27th August in the grounds of St John's Church. 120 artists, designers and makers selling only their own work, in a unique central location. St Johns – West End Fair

(Outdoors in the Grounds of St John's Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 127 G D2 2

World Famous Underground

Ghost Tour

City of Edinburgh Tours

j Storytelling, Walk

Famous for a reason... Old Town graveyards and underground. Experience them on our unstoppable scare-fest through Edinburgh's most horrifying secrets. Are you brave enough?

City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box (Old Police Box)

B 0131 220 6868 V 157 G D5

159th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography

Edinburgh Photographic Society

L Photography, International

Edinburgh Photographic Society held its first international exhibition in 1861. This year will be the 159th running of this prestigious international print exhibition. Only a few photographic prints are chosen from several thousand entered.

Edinburgh Photographic Society (Exhibition Hall)

B 07846 476494 V 130 G B3

Beyond the Little Black Dress

National Museum of Scotland

– Supported by Baillie Gifford Investment

U Historical

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.

Aug

Addicts and Those Who Love Them

Antonia Rolls

L Visual Art, Exhibition

Behind every addict is someone traumatised by loving them. And still we love, a strong, difficult, hard love. Portraits and words from people in addiction, in recovery, and working to help.

Whitespace 76 (Whitespace76)

B 07814 514771 V 375 G E5 2

Aug 11 18:00-20:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 12-17 12:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aglow

Robert McGilvray (painting) and Alison Jardine (glass)

jP Visual Art, Painting

A passage of light or striation of colour that glows within the main body unites the works by painter Robert McGilvray and glass-artist Alison Jardine. 'There is a crack in everything... that’s how the light gets in.' (L Cohen).

Birch Tree Gallery (Gallery)

B 0131 556 4000 V 525 G B3

XAug 3 17:30-19:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 4,8-11,15-18,22-25 10:15-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 5,12,19,26 10:15-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Alison Kinnaird: Art in Glass

The Flitting

Alison Kinnaird MBE jP

With an international reputation as an artist and musician, this solo show takes place in the spectacular surroundings of her studio – a converted church in the historic village of Temple. Shillinghill Studios (Gallery)

B 0187 583 0328 V 244 G H6

Aug 1-28 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Artists' Open Studios and Exhibition

Coburg House Art Studios

U Visual Art, Craft

The 70+ artists/makers of the buzzing Coburg House open their studios to the public. Four floors of quality contemporary visual art, jewehllery, metalwork, textiles and more. More information: CoburgHouse.co.uk

Coburg House Art Studios (Coburg House Art Studios)

B 0131 226 0000 V 69 G LEITH B2

Aug 5-6 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aspects of Edinburgh (The Dene)

Davy Macdonald

UP Painting, Visual Art

Contemporary Edinburgh artist Davy Macdonald showcases a stunning new collection of abstract, conceptual and fine art oil paintings. A diverse and unique exhibition not to be missed. Dundas Street Gallery (Exhibition Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 256 G C3

Aug 19-28 10:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

National Museum of Scotland (Exhibition Gallery 1)

B 0300 123 6789 V 179 G E4 2

Aug 1-28 £13.00 (£11.00) (£8.50 SUDC)

Tickets are sold at 15-minute intervals between 10:00 and 15:45. Exhibition opens at 12:00 Aug 6. Visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they wish. Under 16s go free.

C digital performance and film C presents U Performance Art, Film

Hand-picked shows from our award-winning digital performance programme and highlights from our critically acclaimed short film programme. Features curated work from independent artists worldwide. The destination for discerning audiences. 'Spectacular’ (Scotsman). Listings at: www.cthefestival.com/digital

A Carrying Stream

University of Edinburgh Heritage Collections

U Immersive, Music

Drawing on the sound archive of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish Studies Archives, this deep listening experience features commissions by artists Blair Coron, Fraser MacBeath and Carla Sayer, offering visitors a sensory journey around Scotland.

Aug

University of Edinburgh Main Library (Exhibition Gallery)

B 0131 226 0000 V 126 G F4 28

Causey Lines

Irene Campbell, Kate Henderson and John Nowak

UP Contemporary, Visual Art

The exhibition brings colour with a dash of monochrome to the historic East Crosscauseway in an eclectic mix of contemporary paintings, prints, stained glass and textiles. For information about the exhibition's free stained-glass demos go to Instagram.com/causeylines.

Whitespace 76 (Whitespace76)

B 07814 514771 V 375 G E5 2

Aug 5-9 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 10 11:00-14:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Clay 2023

Stockbridge Ceramics

j Visual Art, Craft

A vibrant show of contemporary ceramics by our resident and guest artists celebrating the versatility of clay. This selling exhibition covers an imaginative spectrum of concepts and working methods. Our studios are also open to visitors.

Stockbridge Ceramics (Gallery)

B 07769 580877 V 135 G B2

Aug 5-12,14-19,21-26 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Correspondences

Benet's Gallery

Q Painting, Visual Art

Correspondences is a show of artworks on paper and other media by Benet Haughton at Benet's Gallery running from Saturday 12th to Saturday 26th August. The work is colourful, enigmatic and questioning. Entry is free. Benet's Gallery (Gallery Space)

B 0131 226 0000 V 312 G F6 2

Aug 12-26 11:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Created to Be Creative

The Salvation Army

UP Craft, Visual Art

Salvation Army artists from across the UK explore what it is to be creative in expressing their Christian faith. What does religious art look like in the 21st century?

Islam Festival Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Mosque R

Jul 31-Aug 28

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps (Main Hall)

B 0131 667 4313 V 405 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery

Exhibition

Dazzle Exhibitions

U Contemporary, Craft

Dazzle is a curated selling show with over 50 contemporary jewellers showing over 2,000 pieces in a variety of materials, plus a leading print and scarf maker. This is Dazzle's 40th year at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Every year at Fringe time, Edinburgh Central Mosque opens its doors to host the Islam Festival. Come and visit the exhibition, explore the iconic mosque, and enjoy a cuppa and a conversation with our friendly volunteers. Edinburgh Central Mosque (Exhibition Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 48 G E5 2

Jamie Primrose: Visions of Edinburgh – 20th Anniversary Showcase

Jamie Primrose Fine Art

UP Visual Art

B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2

Dovecot Studios (Ladies Baths)

Flyers are Rubbish

Edinburgh Napier University and Farmingdale State College

UP Science and Technology

A design exhibition from the State University of New York and Edinburgh Napier University. They have used mixed-reality technologies to solve human-centred problems for the Fringe. Enjoy a free glass of wine with us!

Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus

Best-selling Scottish artist's eagerly anticipated retrospective of over 50 stunning oil paintings, inks and prints. Evocative Meadows' sparkling light, atmospheric Old Town, plus sunset skylines from Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill.

Jewellery of the World

Galerie Mirages

QP Craft, Family-Friendly

(Upstairs at the Apex)

B 0131 226 0000 V 373 G H1 2

Grayson Perry: Smash Hits

National Galleries of Scotland

UP Visual Art

Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry makes art that deals with difficult and complex ideas in accessible and funny ways.

One of Britain's most celebrated artists and cultural figures, this is the biggest ever exhibition of his work.

Our Designer Glass collection features 2,000-year-old Roman glass beads and antique trade beads from Venice, Bohemia, India and Central Asia. We also showcase an outstanding collection of rings, gold-plated jewellery and Tuareg jewellery. Galerie Mirages (Galerie Mirages)

B 0131 226 0000 V 149 G B1

Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-26,28-29 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 6,13,20,27 11:00-17:00 (Free

Leith Makes Good

Leith Community Pottery CIC

U Visual Art, Craft

National (Royal Scottish Academy)

B 0131 624 6200 V 222 G D3 28

£19.00 (£17.00) (£5.00 U)

Tickets sold at 15-minute intervals between 10:00 and 15:45. Ticket bookers have to arrive within 60 minutes of their start time, but it does not limit the amount of time you can spend within the exhibition. A minimum of one hour is recommended.

If Walls Could Talk: The VAB Lab® HQ

The VAB Lab®

K Contemporary

The VAB Lab® urban-contemporary art collection comes from our new headquarters in Auchendinny, by Roslin, alongside a full 24-hour viewing experience in partnership with the CyanSub™. www.vablab.com

Leith Makes Good. An exhibition of contemporary reduction-fired ceramics, jewellery, prints, drawings and paintings from Leith-based artists and makers, Andy Lang (The Potter of Leith), Sarah Collins, Alex Staerck (Itinerant Treasure) and Liana Moran (Edinburgh Illustrations). Leith Community Pottery (The Gallery)

B 07505 113836 V 372 G Leith C3

Aug 6-27 12:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Mali

Galerie Mirages

QP Craft, Family-Friendly

For our 37th festival exhibition we celebrate the ancient and outstanding culture of Mali, West Africa in a stunning exhibition of bronze sculptures from the Dogon and Lobi people, Bogolan mudcloth textiles, unique masks and Tuareg jewellery.

The VAB Lab® HQ (Main Gallery)

B 0131 226 0000 V 261 G H4 2

Aug 4,11,18,25 15:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Immrama: Columba's Journey, Your Story

St Columba's by the Castle

K Exhibition, Visual Art

Immrama were ancient Celtic voyage tales, allegories of our journey through life. Stories, contemporary art and reflective questions combine to explore Columba's story and its resonances in today's world and our own lives.

Galerie Mirages (Galerie Mirages)

B 0131 226 0000 V 149 G B1

Aug 1-5,7-12,14-19,21-26,28 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 6,13,20,27 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Old Town – New Perspective

Tête-à-Tête Photo

KP Photography

The exhibition, Old Town – New Perspective, is a collection of contemporary photographs of Edinburgh taken by Ewan Barry and Audrey Pinard, founders of Tete-a-Tete Photo. Téte-a-Téte Photo Studio (Téte-a-Téte)

B 0131 226 0000 V 348 G D5

St Columba's by the Castle (The Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2

Aug 7-21,23-24,26-28 14:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Paperwork

Marion Barron, Trevor Davies and Ruth Thomas

U Visual Art, Contemporary

New drawings, collages, prints and paintings on paper by three local artists. Last year visitors said 'thought-provoking and beautiful', 'lovely – inspiring' and 'fantastic, the best yet'. 'Another richly imaginative collection' SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com).

Edinburgh Ski Club (Exhibition Space)

B 0131 226 0000 V 208 G C3

Aug 18-28 10:00-17:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Phoebe Traquair Murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre

Friends of Mansfield Traquair Centre

j Painting, Visual Art

Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals at Mansfield Traquair Centre. Come and visit Edinburgh's Sistine Chapel, and see the beautiful mural scheme by celebrated Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St

Vincent's Stockbridge

1

Basia Mindewicz, Director of the Edinburgh School of Icon Painting

R Painting, Historical

The Art of the Icon. Icon painter Basia Mindewicz, Director of the Edinburgh School of Icon Painting, exhibits work in traditional and modern styles. Icons available for purchase. Donations invited.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197

B3 2

Scottish Art and Aperitivo – Thursday Lates

Dovecot Studios

FMP Visual Art

Mansfield Traquair Centre (Nave – Ground Floor)

B 07940 914140 V 262 G B4

Aug 6-10,13-17,22-24 10:30-12:30 (Free Non-ticketed)

Pottery of Morocco

The Nomads Tent UP Craft

2

A selling exhibition of classic and contemporary Moroccan pottery noted for its vibrant colours, intricate geometric patterns and utilitarian simplicity.

The Nomads Tent (The Nomads Tent)

B 0131 662 1612 V 142 G F6

Aug 5,8-12,15-19,22-26 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 6,13,20,27 12:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at Church of the Sacred Heart

Janet Graffius, Curator of collections at Stonyhurst College

jP Historical, Spoken Word

Sanctified Royalty: Jacobite Relics and the Divine Right of Kings. See some extraordinary artefacts as Janet Graffius, Curator of collections at Stonyhurst, explores the cult of Scottish royal divinity.

Sacred Heart Church (Sacred Heart Church)

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at Old Saint Paul's Church

Edinburgh Flower Guilds R Visual Art

In the Steps of the Master: Jesus and Landscape. A collaborative exhibition by Edinburgh Flower Guilds conveys the atmosphere of biblical landscapes at the time of Jesus. Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8

Aug 15-16 10:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St Michael and All Saints

Alex Anderson

R Visual Art

The Art of Vestment. An exhibition of liturgical vestments revealing the power of fabric art to create magnificent ceremonial garments that integrate visual beauty with spiritual meaning. Donations invited.

St Michael and All Saints (St. Michael and All Saints Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 95 G F3 2

Aug 14 10:00-16:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Discover new perspectives on Scottish art at the world-famous tapestry studio. Enjoy a complimentary aperitivo on arrival, followed by tours of Scottish Women Artists and Scottish Landscapes. Food and drink served until late. Dovecot Studios (South Gallery)

2

Scottish Women Artists

Dovecot Studios

TFUP Visual Art

Offering a fresh history of Scottish art since 1750, this exhibition spotlights key artists, all of whom are women. Complex artistic and personal identities are explored through painting, sculpture and tapestry. Featuring Joan Eardley and Alberta Whittle.

Dovecot Studios (South Gallery) B 0131 550 3660 V 198 G D5 2

Skin: A Layered History

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

MP Science and Technology, Historical

This free exhibition explores the history of skin, from tattoos to flaying. It brings together scientific illustrations, wax models, prostheses and sculptures by Jessica Harrison to uncover the social, cultural and medical history of skin.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (Physicians' Gallery)

B 0131 225 7324 V 314 G C3 2

The Sounds of Deep Fake Design Informatics

KP Experimental

Can you believe what you hear? In this exhibition bringing together artists working with sound and new technologies, works explore deep-fake audio and what it means to literally put words into others’ mouths.

Inspace (Inspace Gallery)

B 0131 226 0000 V 574 G E5 2

Aug 4-28 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Star Stripe Skyscape

Michael Worobec

KP Visual Art, Contemporary

An exhibition of past paintings, prints and drawings refreshed by the new series, Star Stripe Skyscape, ethereal skies brought under control by the symbols of army and power. Curated at home by the artist Michael Worobec. Crescent House (Crescent House Georgian Drawing Room) B 07768 270704 V 109 G A4

Still Connecting...

Faye Kabali-Kagwa / Voices from the South Showcase

LP Multimedia, Work in Progress

Join African students across the diaspora navigate time zones, rising data costs and perpetually loading screens in the name of connection. This is an ongoing investigation of the shifting political and social realities Africans navigate within digital spaces.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Under a Lime Sky

Blackflowersstudio

NP Visual Art, Solo Show

Blackflowersstudio gallery presents drawings, paintings and sculpture from I Jordan’s 'Crow' series. Influenced by the faerie realm in Scottish culture, poetry and more besides, Jordan’s art is a fusion of imagination and life.

Blackflowerstudio (Blackflowerstudio Gallery)

B 0131 226 0000 V 426 G F5

Aug 11-12,18-19 12:30-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

The Waiting Room

A debut solo show by Rowan Walker comprised of physical sculpture and digital works that explore the fragility of the human body, through an investigation of our relationship to the medical, and the power of pain.

Aug

Whitespace 76 (Whitespace76)

B 07814 514771 V 375 G E5 2

Wonder

Women

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Bodil Manz, Wendy Ramshaw

UP

Wonder Women features three exceptional artists who have each had outstanding careers – Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RA, RSA, RSW (1931–2021), Bodil Manz and Wendy Ramshaw CBE, RDI (1939-2018).

The Scottish Gallery (The Scottish Gallery)

B 0131 226 0000 V 308 G C3

Aug 1-4,8-11,14-18,21-25 11:00-18:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 5,12,19,26 11:00-14:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

World Press Photo Exhibition 2023

The Scottish Parliament M Photography

The World Press Photo Exhibition showcases the best and most important photojournalism from around the world. It invites viewers to step outside the news cycle and think critically about important topics in our world.

The Scottish Parliament (Main Hall) B 0131 348 5200 V 511 G D6 2

Aug 5,7-12,14-19,21-26 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Zimbabwe Sculpture

Assembly Festival U

Remarkable stone sculptures from new and established artists. Zimbabwe is renowned for some of the best work in the world. 'These sculptures have an immediate impact beyond their place of origin... brilliantly adventurous'

(Sunday Times).

Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Aug 4-27 10:00-18:00 (Free Ticketed)

Aug

007 Voices Of Bond Night Owl Shows

TFR Vocal, Live Music

Immerse yourself in the world of James Bond and the legendary voices that have accompanied six decades of the world’s most famous spy. Features Goldfinger, Skyfall, Diamonds Are Forever and many more.

‘Recommended’ (Metro).

3,300 Miles: New Jersey to Edinburgh

– A Transatlantic Songwriters' Circle

Dan Sheehan, Seán McLaughlin and Fifidiny

FU Acoustic, Pop

Award-winning songwriters Dan Sheehan (New Jersey, USA) and Scots Seán McLaughlin and Fifidiny perform their songs and tell the stories behind them in an intimate acoustic song-circle setting.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

2 Guys, 3 Drams: The Ultimate Live Blues and Whisky Experience

The Rhythm and Booze Project

N Food and Drink, Blues

Join duo The Rhythm and Booze Project as they play raucous blues music and serve three superb Scotch whiskies. Expect whisky, music, mischief. 2022 Fringe sell-out show. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

@ Venue 45)

5 Nights in Harperspace

Nick Harper

Fj Acoustic, Rock

Acclaimed guitarist/singer and double Fringe award winner plays from emotional to political, from singular to universal, from his extensive back catalogue. 'One of the finest guitarists, soaring vocals, epic songs' (Mojo).

'Acoustic Hendrix!' (Guitar Magazine).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

11th Year! John Hunt Four O'Clock

Afternoon Blues and Swing

21st Century Blues Legends

FK Blues, Vocal

'Fantastic!' (Jools Holland). 'Boogie-woogie slide-guitar master' SSSS (Scotsman). 'Like Seasick Steve in a science lab' (Ian Rankin). 'The Fringe's most unique, inventive and soulful blues performer, fantastic gig' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

The

30th Anniversary! Valery

Ponomarev: The Jazz Messenger

Valery Ponomarev Quintet

FN Jazz, Live Music

An unmissable exclusive performance from legendary Russian-American trumpeter and Jazz Messengers alumnus, Valery Ponomarev. This elite quintet celebrates one of jazz’s most influential institutions. This is the jazz event of the Fringe!

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug 23-27 22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)

100 Years of Disney

Octavoce

RP A cappella, Family-Friendly

Celebrating 100 years since the iconic Disney title sequence first graced our screens, award-winning ensemble Octavoce present a whirlwind a cappella trip through our favourite Disney tunes. Lion King, Jungle Book, Brave, Frozen and many more...

Leith Arches (The Mezzanine)

B 0131 226 0000 V 324 G LEITH C2

B 07391 10 12 76 V 138 G C6 2 Aug

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

A Cappella: Double Treble

Aca-Pocalypse and RadioOctave

TRP

Two of the UK's top 10 collegiate a cappella groups combine for the first time to bring you Double Treble: a fun, family-friendly show full of energy, excitement and crunchy chords!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5

A-Catastrophe!

Birmingham University A Cappella Groups

FU A cappella, Comedy

What’s your favourite disaster movie soundtrack? Birmingham University’s A Cappella Groups debate; do catastrophes need intense action music? Including songs from Adele, Imagine Dragons, Harry Styles and more, join us for A-Catastrophe movie album like you’ve never heard before!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V

Aaaah Look Who It Is:

Nicole Smit and Jed Potts!

Nicole Smit and Jed Potts

TFKP Live Music, In Conversation

The premise: two good friends, who happen to be two of Scotland's best blues singers and guitarists, want to spend time with you using great singing and top-notch banter.

Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

Abba Tribute – Voyage

Voyage – The Abba Tribute

FN Pop, Tribute

Voyage – a show with non-stop ABBA hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen, sensational singing and authentic costumes.

A Super Trouper tribute band!

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 8,22 21:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) Aug 11,18,24-25 18:15(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

Aug

21:30(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

Absolute Weller

Absolute Weller NP Rock, Pop

Songs from the entire and magnificent back catalogue of the legendary Mr Paul Weller. From the energy of The Jam, through the smooth musings of The Style Council, to his epic 30-year solo career. That's entertainment!

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall) B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2 Aug

Absolutely Fab Choir

Fab Choir RP

Fab Choir sings Simply The Best pop songs. Come along and enjoy our free, uplifting show. Sing along to Tina or dance along to Dionne. Whatever lights your fire, come along and join the fun!

Le Monde (Dirty Martini)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

Aug 19 19:00(50m) (Free Ticketed)

Acoustic

Blues

Malt and Rye

in the Afternoon

Fj Blues, Acoustic

The Scottish acoustic guitar and double bass duo’s fifth Fringe playing classic blues from the last 100 years by greats like Robert Johnson and Willie Dixon. Expect passionate playing and also some humour.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Brewhemia (The Beer Palace)

B 0131 226 9560 V 90 G D4 2

Aug 19 14:30(30m) (Free Ticketed)

Absolutely (Not) Free

An Evening of Zappa

Pygmy Twylyte

N Jazz, Rock

A smorgasbord of Frank Zappa classics hand-delivered by those finest purveyors of conceptual continuity, Pygmy Twylyte! Expect pickles, poodles, dental floss, snowballs and stinky feet! Two nights only!

Bannermans (Back Cave (standing))

B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5

Aca-sino Royale

The Rolling Tones

KP A cappella

The name’s Tones. Rolling Tones. Bringing an a cappella twist to the world of 007. Join the ICCA UK Finalists from Kings College London on their journey of power and betrayal through one-of-a-kind arrangements, beatboxing and outstanding choreography.

Acoustic Guitar Showcase

Tony Randle

TFQP Folk, Classical

Returning to the Fringe for the third time with a new show, please join guitarist Tony Randle on a journey through different shades and flavours of the acoustic guitar, with a mix of original pieces and classics.

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

Acoustic McCartney

Gus Boyd

K Acoustic, Rock

One guitar, one voice. Interpretations of Paul McCartney songs from The Beatles and Wings. Expect to hear: Yesterday, Here There and Everywhere, Fool on the hill, The Long and Winding Road, Let It Be, Hey Jude, and more.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 26 19:00(50m) £14.00 (£13.00)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 14:50(45m) £12.00 (£9.00)

Aca-ting Out

The Oxford Belles

jP A cappella, Pop

Oxford’s leading all-female and non-binary a cappella group return to Fringe with a riotous hour of feminist anthems. Using their voices to rebel against sexist stereotypes, the Belles are aca-ting out and you don’t want to miss it.

Acoustic Sting

Gus Boyd

K Acoustic, Rock

One voice, one guitar. Well-crafted interpretations of the great songs from back catalogues of The Police and Sting from Gus Boyd's sell-out shows at AMC since 2016. Roxanne, Fields of Gold, Every Breath You Take... and many more.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2 Aug

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

Aug 14-17 16:50(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£26.00 F)

Aug 18-19 16:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

Aca-Villa: The Love Island Musical

AcadePitch Productions

FRP A cappella, Comedy

When our young hopefuls enter the villa looking for love, they are faced with a whirlwind journey of romance. Watch the couples sing through their highs and lows through chart-topping songs, all performed a cappella. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

21-26 15:40(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£26.00 F)

Acoustic Blues and Roots

Derek Smith (Main Street Music)

K Acoustic, Blues

Following sell-out Fringe shows in 2022, acclaimed Scottish blues singer/guitarist Derek Smith (Main Street Blues), is back to perform a wide range of up-tempo classics and re-arranged original blues from his published CD recordings.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 7,9-11,13 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Adele Still Someone Like Me Fringe Management

TK Acoustic, Cabaret

Sarah Borges returns after her sell-out 2022 Fringe with Adele Still Someone Like Me. All the great songs.

Le Monde (Dirty Martini)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

Aug 3-27 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£46.00 F)

Afternoon Classics by ROSL

Recitals

Royal Over-Seas League

TFR Classical, Live Music

Escape the afternoon crowds and enjoy amazing classical music with a ROSL Recital. Performed by some of the finest young talent, in comfortable surroundings. Meet the musicians after, tea/coffee and biscuits included. www.rosl.org.uk/fringe

The Royal Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug

Alastair Savage and Alice Allen: Scotland and Beyond

Alastair Savage and Alice Allen

Fj Acoustic, Folk

Outstanding fiddle and cello duo perform a concert of classic folk melodies from Scotland and overseas. 'Exceptional mastery' (Living Tradition). 'Spectacular in simplicity, scope and delivery' (Folkwords.com). 'Panache, grace and affection' (Scotsman).

St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 2

18:00(1h10m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£26.00 F)

Alastair Savage and Laurence

Wilson: From Ayrshire to Orkney

Alastair Savage and Laurence Wilson

Fj Acoustic, Folk

This year, celebrating his 50th birthday, Alastair presents a unique series of concerts at the festival beginning with an overview of the Scots fiddle tradition. 'A master of the instrument' (ThreeWeeks).

St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 2

Aug 18 20:30(1h) £12.00

Allan Taylor: The Road Well Travelled

Allan Taylor

N Contemporary, Folk

Allan Taylor – a concert of songs, anecdotes and stories from his experience of 50 years on the road. As Allan says before each concert, 'sit back and enjoy the journey.'

Aug

18:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£26.00 F)

Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair Savage Trio

Fj Acoustic, Folk

Celebrating his 50th birthday this year, Alastair presents an extra-special concert of classic Scots fiddle music in the magnificent Canongate Kirk. 'A must for aficionados' (Herald). 'Panache, grace and affection' (Scotsman). Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

28

Alastair Savage:

The Fiddle and Robert Burns

Alastair Savage with John Shedden, Gregor Blamey and Ewan Robertson

Fj Folk, Spoken Word

Burns was inspired by fiddle melodies and used many for his most famous songs. Alastair's heartfelt renditions alongside words from Burns' notes, tour journals and letters read by legendary actor John Shedden.

St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 2

£13.00 (£11.00) (£26.00 F)

Ali Affleck Celebrates Nina Simone – Little Girl Blue

Ali Affleck

FL Blues, Jazz

The mighty Nina Simone's vast repertoire is lovingly and respectfully celebrated by award-winning Ali and all-star band.

‘Stunningly expressive’ SSSSS (San Diego Union-Tribune). 'Musical storyteller' (Scotsman). 'Gorgeous voice' (LA Times).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 22 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 26 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Le Monde (Dirty Martini)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

Aug 23-24 19:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and Anita O'Day

Ali Affleck and Bedlam Swing

FL Jazz, Blues

Vivacious award-winning vocalist pays homage to trailblazing jazz divas. ‘Stunningly expressive’ SSSSS (San Diego Union-Tribune). 'Musical Storyteller' (Scotsman).

'Such authenticity' (BBC Jazzhouse).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 21,24 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 25 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 10 12 76 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 27 17:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Allman Brothers Project by Safehouse

Stirling Vision

N Blues, Rock

Safehouse return for a 10th year playing tribute to the Allman Brothers Band. The set includes Allman favourites Jessica, Whipping Post, Soulshine, Ramblin' Man and Elizabeth Reed. A slash and burn blues/rock extravaganza. Stramash (Stramash)

B 0131 623 4353 V 342 G D5 2 Aug

Amalgamando

Alafia Ensemble

FU Acoustic, International

Alafia Ensemble play music from their upcoming album. This is an amalgamation of the group’s assorted cultural and musical backgrounds and makes twists and turns through Venezuelan, Palestinian, Balkan, Celtic, classical and brand-new music.

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Amanda Tovalin: Música Verde (Green Music)

Amanda Tovalin / Voices from the South Showcase

NP Live Music

Música Verde (Green Music) is a live looping concert where Mexican singer/songwriter Amanda Tovalin shares her views about nature in the cities with her sonic experimentation. Part of Voices from the South Showcase.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo) B 0131 226 0000

Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: The Road Trip

Ken Wood and the Mixers

TFKP Soul, Spoken Word

Come on a musical journey to discover the roots of soul music. This brand-new show features a riotous eight-piece band, with horn section, that brings the songs and stories to life. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

America the Epic – The Hot Jazz and Blues Roots That Changed the World

Ali Affleck and The Traveling Janes

FKP Jazz, Blues

Fresh debut! Award-winning vocalist and international all-star band (five women, four countries!) Celebrating wild roots of the jazz age. 'Masterclass in grassroots jazz/blues' SSSSS (Edinburgh49.org).

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Aug 16-19 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 16-20 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Le Monde (Shanghai)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

Aug 16-20 21:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 10 12 76 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 17 17:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Andalucia

Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company

TUP Classical, Flamenco

Award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents their long-awaited second album and production. The show premier sold out in Edinburgh's Usher Hall in February. Where the stunning beauty of a chamber orchestra meets the passion and fire of flamenco. Unmissable!

Yotel Edinburgh (Imaginex)

B 0131 226 0000 V 572 G C2 2

Aug 4-28 13:00(1h15m) £15.00 (£14.00) (£56.00 F)

Additional ticket type: Show, Tapas and a Drink – Selection of tapas and one glass of wine, beer or soft drink: £31

Andrea Carlson and the Love Police: Ab-so-lute-ly Jazzed!

Andrea Carlson and the Love Police!

TFU Jazz, Vocal

‘The first time I heard Andrea Carlson, I was in love!’ (Charlie Silvestri, UpCloseAndAcoustic.com). 21st-century speakeasy welcomes silken-voiced Andrea Carlson – multi award-winning Memphis, Tennessee-born singer/guitarist/ songwriter and her hot, hip, golden-age jazz!

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Aug 5,7,13 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 8,14-15 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Andy Miller: Michael Bublé and Rat Pack Tribute

Andy Miller

FN Music, Swing

With a wealth of experience, Andy takes you on a journey from the classics right through to the modern swing of today including songs by The Rat Pack, Bublé and Robbie Williams. The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2 Aug

Angels and Demons

Lorna Reid Sextet

FM Jazz, Live Music

Acclaimed Edinburgh singer Lorna Reid and virtuoso band perform swinging classic and original songs. A seductive journey of love and loss; darkness and light.

‘Smooth, soulful and sultry; simultaneously warm and very cool’ (ThreeWeeks).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 23-24 20:30(1h) £20.00

Anna Vanosi Jazz Trio

Anna Vanosi FjP

Anna Vanosi embodies the character of every song she sings (American and Italian popular songbooks), drawing imagination, passion and energy from the depths of her soul.

'Enchanting: A real life Italian diva' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug

Appassionato: Romantic Songs of Italy

Philip Contini and Anne Evans

K Folk, Vocal

Philip Contini (voice) and Anne Evans (piano) perform favourite Italian and Neapolitan 19th and 20th-century songs of love, laughter, longing and romance by Francesco

Paolo Tosti, Roberto Murolo, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Renato Carosone and others.

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)

B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Aug 9,16,22 13:00(55m) £12.00

See page 206 for more information

Appassionato Violin and Piano

Sheena Jardine and Stephen Doughty

R Classical, Music

This expressive Edinburgh duo return with another passionate programme of music for violin and piano including Schubert Duo Op 162, Debussy Sonata, Bartok Romanian Dances and other favourites by de Beriot, de Falla and Suk.

Arthur and The Scattered Notes

Arthur and The Scattered Notes

FK Vocal

Local band The Scattered Notes will perform songs from their continually expanding repertoire of Americana-Infused pop tunes. Their latest EP features four brand-new songs that have received positive reviews.

www.thescatterednotes.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

Aug 10 18:30(1h) £14.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C) (£36.00 F)

Aug 11 14:30(1h) £14.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C) (£36.00 F)

Aquapella

Aquapella UP A cappella

'Aquapella are the real deal!' (TheWeeReview.com). Bath's premier award-winning a cappella group return to the Fringe! With a passion for performing, Aquapella invite you to experience vocal music like never before through an eclectic range of new music.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Aug

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Artistry and Pianism

Stefan Warzycki

Fj Classical

In two recitals, Stefan Warzycki, a long-time Fringe favourite, this year will perform works by Bach, Bortkiewicz, Chopin, Moszkowsky and Saint-Saëns, and will showcase the contemporary Icelandic composer Thordur Magnusson's suite Scenes of Iceland.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug

12:00(50m) £12.50 (£11.50)

Archie Fisher

Archie Fisher

FK Acoustic, Folk

'One of Britain's finest song interpreters' (SingOut.org).

'Seems like Archie invented Scottish folk' (Boston Globe). With his soft, mellifluous voice, carefully constructed and executed guitar accompaniments, Archie has long been one of the best known Scottish singers.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug

The Aretha Franklin Story Night Owl Shows

TFR Soul, Live Music

Award-winning show celebrating Aretha’s phenomenal legacy returns to Edinburgh. High-energy versions of Think, Natural Woman and Respect, featuring the incredible performer Cleopatra Higgins. SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). Mervs Award 2019, Adelaide Fringe Music Award 2020.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug

£16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)

Armistice 1918 – British and French Airs of Death and Love

Jennifer Witton – Soprano and Ben-San Lau – Piano

j Classical, Vocal

A song recital of music by British and French composers – Hahn and Quilter. Devised by Ian McFarlane, produced and funded by McFarlane Productions. Encouraging Scottish arts. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Arrive Alive Blukat

UP Rock, Spoken Word

The poet Blukat has teamed up with music producer and DJ, Cream, along with musicians Dead Poets to produce a memorable experience. Immerse yourself in the night with the full pre-recorded concert for you to enjoy.

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (YouTube)

B 0131 226 0000

Available

(1h30m) (Free

Athena Perfect Forth

Fj A cappella, Vocal

Perfect Forth returns to the Fringe with their five-star show, Athena. Featuring a blend of original and existing popular songs inspired by Greek mythology, this is unlike any a cappella show the Fringe has ever seen. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre) B

2

Attila the Stockbroker's Early Music Show

Attila the Stockbroker / PBH's Free Fringe

LP Historical, Acoustic

Attila loves early music. He has taught himself to play crumhorn, cornamuse, rauschpfeife, recorders and written an album about the Levellers, Diggers and Ranters and the English Revolution of 1649. Street punk history!

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Aug 11,18 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Auld Lang Sing

Siobhan Argyle

TFRP Poetry, Storytelling

From Burns to R L Stevenson, a new take on old words. Told through new original music, song and drama, this is a brand-new show by Siobhan Argyle celebrating the history, poetry and folklore of Scotland.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 7-10 13:05(50m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

AXIOM: Fundamentals of A Cappella

AXIOM

FQP A cappella, Vocal

Group singing is good for you: fact. Fringe shows are better with singing: fact. AXIOM are 11 incredible singers ready to take your breath away at Edinburgh Fringe 2023. The truest fact of all.

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2R

Aug 21-26 17:00(50m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Aug

AYEbiza Live: The UV Neon Party Sessions

Trav SAXINGH

FNP Event, Live Music

An exciting new visual club experience taking you back to the 00s and 90s with singers, dancers, saxophonists, percussion, glow paint and good vibes.

The Three Sisters (LIVE room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4

23:00(4h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Bach and Brahms

Anne-Isabel Meyer (cello), Julian Jacobson (piano)

j Classical, Acoustic

Join this talented London-based cello/piano duo as they perform a series of three consecutive concerts of Sonatas by these musical giants in the Georgian splendour of St Andrew's and St George's West. Not to be missed. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Bach, Handel and Mozart

Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh

FRP Classical, Acoustic

John Cameron performs Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in Eb K.482 (chamber version). Soprano Electra Lochhead with Aaron Akugbo (trumpet) sings the Bach Cantata, Jauchzet Gott. A Handel Concerto Grosso completes the programme. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

Aug 17 19:30(1h20m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 SUDC) (£26.00 F)

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Night Owl Shows

TFR Pop, Live Music

Following sell-out runs at Edinburgh/Brighton/Adelaide Fringes, this award-winning show returns to Edinburgh, taking you on a moving journey through the career of a modern legend. Includes Valerie, Rehab and Back to Black. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug

£12.00 (£10.00)

Bach and Vivaldi

Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh

FRP Classical, Acoustic

Edinburgh cellist Robin Mason performs CPE Bach Cello

Concerto in A Minor. Jennifer Kelly plays Vivaldi Bassoon

Concerto in C Minor. Also featured: two four-violin concertos from Vivaldi L'Estro Armonico and JS Bach Brandenburg

Concerto No. 3. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28 Aug

Bach Cello Suites

Anne-Isabel Meyer

j Classical, Acoustic

This talented London-based cellist returns to the Fringe to give her annual recital of all the Bach Cello Suites over three consecutive days. Come and listen, and escape from the bustle of Edinburgh in August.

Aug

Barry Manilow Songbook

Elsa Jean McTaggart

FUP Pop

Barry Manilow is an American singer and songwriter. His hit recordings include Mandy, I Write the Songs and Can't Smile Without You. The show gives you the opportunity to sing along with some of his best-known anthems. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Beach Boys Sounds

The Beached Boys

TFK Acoustic, Pop

Aug

12:00(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)

St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)

UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute act The Beached Boys returns to the Fringe. Hear live hits including, Surfin' USA, California Girls and Barbara Ann. A session of Hawaiian shirts and Good Vibrations. Book early to avoid disappointment!

B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 28

£12.00 (£10.00)

Bach: Intimations of Genius

David Hamilton – Organ

jP Classical

A programme of organ music featuring works from Bach's youth including Ach, was soll ich Sünder machen, the Canzona in d, Chorales from the Neumeister Collection and the Prelude and Fugue in C (BWV 531).

Le Monde (Dirty Martini)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

The Beatbox Collective: What's Your

Sound?

The Beatbox Collective

Tj A cappella, Vocal

Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

Bach Six Solo Sonatas and Partitas

Wolfgang David, violin and David Gompper, piano

FRP Classical

Austrian violinist Wolfgang David will perform all six Sonatas and Partitas of Bach in three programmes, twice each. He will be joined by composer/pianist David Gompper, premiering Trois Répons for violin and piano.

Do not miss this unique performance of 100% vocal sound you never thought humanly possible! 'If you didn't think you were a beatbox fan before, they will prove you wrong' SSSSS (EdFestMag.com).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

Beefheart – Tropical Hot Dog Night!

Orange Claw Hammer

N Rock, Jazz

Orange Claw Hammer take the music of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band and bend it into shape for the 21st century, highlighting its experimental roots. Psychedelic-rock meets free jazz meets the blues!

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 5-6,9-10 16:30(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 14-15 12:30(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)

Bannermans (Back Cave (standing))

B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 Aug

Bessie Smith and the Blues Queens – 1913-1933

Ali Affleck and The Gin Mill Genies

FL Blues, Jazz

Party harder than Gatsby! Celebrate the strong blues queens who built careers during prohibition – including many forgotten divas. Sold out in 2022! 'Musical storyteller' (Scotsman). '5 Stars' (ArtsReviewsInEdinburgh.com).

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 20 17:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Le Monde (Shanghai)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47

Aug 22-27 21:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57

Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company

Andalucia

Flamenco accompanied by a Chamber Orchestra

Aug 23 17:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar) B 0131 226 0000

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Beth Nielsen Chapman

K Live Music, Pop

Two-time Grammy nominee, inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nashville-based Beth has released 14 solo albums, written seven no. 1 hits and songs recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson and Elton John.

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2

Between the Lines: Music, Poetry and the Spaces Between

Nicola Burnett Smith

FKP Acoustic, Poetry

Nicola Burnett Smith, with her ensemble of actor-musicians, explores how the written word ignites and inspires musical composition. The concert premieres provocative and intriguing vocal/instrumental compositions alongside Nicola’s 2019 Stabat Mater. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug

Big Band Swing

That Swing Sensation Big Band j Swing, Jazz

Be transported back to a time when swing was king with sensational songs and memorable melodies made famous by Ellington, Basie, Miller and the Rat Pack. If swing's your thing, don't miss it.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 26 19:30(2h) £12.50 (£11.50) (£10.00 U) (£40.00 F)

The Billy Joel Story Night

Owl Shows

TFRP Live Music, Pop

Showcasing the life and music of Billy Joel, enjoy Angus Munro and Night Owl Shows taking on the songs that have become cultural touchstones for millions, including Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Always a Woman and more.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 4-18,20-27 19:05(50m) £15.50 (£14.50) (£52.00 F)

Bits and Pieces for Cello and Piano

Rebekah Lesan and Jia Ning Ng

FjP Classical

Enjoy an hour of beautiful music from Beethoven Sonata No 3 Op 69, Schumann Fantasiestucke and Nigel Don Bits and Pieces played by Slovak-American cellist Rebekah Lesan and Singaporean pianist Jia Ning Ng.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 21 12:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00 S)

GRANADA HUELVA MALAGA ALMERIA JAEN SEVILLA CORDOBA CADIZ

The Blackbird

The Blackbird

FLP Spoken Word, Storytelling

If you ever wondered where mysticism and rock and blues meet, look no further. Come and meet The Blackbird, whose 1000-year-old redwood Telecaster grounds the timeless themes he invokes. In duo with Electric Bass.

www.meetblackbird.com

Blueswater Presents: Live at the Jazz Bar

The Blueswater

FN Blues, Rock

Award-winning band The Blueswater perform five raucous gigs in Edinburgh's best live music venue, The Jazz Bar. Expect a wild party. SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Wonderful' (Claire Cavanaugh, BBC).

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 21-23 17:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 24-26 17:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

The Blondie Story

Night Owl Shows

TFRP Pop, Live Music

A brand-new addition to Night Owl Shows' award-winning collection celebrating one of the architects of the Punk/New Wave movement. Reine Beau performs high energy versions of Heart of Glass, Atomic, One Way or Another and more.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug

Bob Marley

– How Reggae Changed the World

Duane Forrest

FL Storytelling

Duane Forrest will take you on a journey through the history of reggae, and in particular Bob Marley, with stories and acoustic versions of the songs that have reshaped countless lives.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-26 19:55(50m) £15.50 (£14.50) (£52.00 F)

The Blue Hour

Peaks and Valleys

FNP Acoustic

Peaks and Valleys is a four-piece band, performing original music in an intimate pub basement setting. With vocal harmonies, guitar, piano, violin and double bass, our songs combine folk, punk, gypsy and classical elements.

The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 309 G E5

Aug 6,9,13,16,20,23,27 18:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22,26,28 15:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

JazzMain

TFM Jazz, Swing

JazzMain honours the true pioneers of 50s and 60s American West Coast Jazz, when the Blue Note record label was home to iconic talent such as Horace Silver and Dexter Gordon.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 7,13-14,17,20

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Bonnie Bayou

Jennifer Ewan Band

TFj Blues, World Music

The Jennifer Ewan Band performs a stirring mix of compelling original songs, Louisiana blues and old-time Cajun dance music with a Celtic tint. 'Just brilliant... music of the highest quality... Scottish rising star' (Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

The Boys from Aboyne

Steve Garrett and Peter Lowit

Fj Jazz, Folk

Tasteful, melodic, attractive and readily accessible new music for guitar and double bass. Two perfectly contrasted instruments and players with some truly magical playing in a beautiful setting.

Aug

20:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Bluebell Swing

Bluebell Swing

KP Swing, Jazz

Bringing gypsy jazz on the wing – sparkling manouche renditions of great American show tunes and much more. The swingin' sound of the 1940s with luscious vocalist, Maria Townsley. Whether near or far, unforgettable is what they are.

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)

B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Aug 7,18 18:00(55m) £12.00 Aug 8-12,19,25 20:30(55m) £12.00

Aug 26 13:00(55m) £12.00

Blues Guitar Duo – Hot Tin Roof

Blues Guitar Duo – Hot Tin Roof

FN Acoustic, Blues

Hot Tin Roof are an Edinburgh-based guitar duo who play original bluesy songs as well as classic blues covers – including the B sides. Featuring Andy (rhythm guitar/vocals) and Gavin playing lead guitar.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 6,8,10 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Aug 7,14 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 21-22 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Brass Colours (Couleurs Cuivres)

Odyssée ensemble & cie

Fj Musical Theatre

Brass Colours presents the life of a brass quartet suddenly disrupted by a percussionist. Playing an eclectic repertoire, the five musicians of Odyssée lead us into a whirlwind of poetry and humour.

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

Brass Tracks

Brass Tracks Quintet

FjP Classical, Jazz

The 10th anniversary concert showcasing a selection of the finest themes from film soundtracks. A highly entertaining and professional ensemble – demonstrating the power, subtlety and range that brass do best, presented with style and wit.

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Breakfast Classics by ROSL Recitals

Royal Over-Seas League

TFR Classical, Live Music

Kickstart your Fringe day with a ROSL recital, and immerse yourself in amazing classical music performed by some of the finest talent, in comfortable surroundings. Meet the musicians after, tea/coffee and biscuits included! www.rosl.org.uk/fringe

The Royal Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Breakout! @ Bannermans

Figurines, Attic Days, Dazed and Confused, Canongate

FNP Rock, Pop

Wish you could've seen the Arctic Monkeys before they were famous? Breakout! is the highly anticipated show from the most beloved up-and-coming indie, pop and rock acts from Edinburgh. Come and give yourself a story to tell.

Bannermans (Back Cave (standing))

B 0131 226 0000 V 357 G D5 Aug

Brian Kellock and Dick Lee

– Swing Sessions

Brian Kellock and Dick Lee

K Swing, Jazz

This award-winning piano and reeds duo play swing classics, telling the stories behind the music with plenty of banter along the way. 'Fine playing' (Scotsman).

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)

B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Bruce Davies: The Times They Are A-Changin'

Bruce Davies

K Folk, Acoustic

Great folk songs of the 60s from Paxton, Dylan, Mitchell, Lightfoot, Collins, Baez, Denver, Simon and more from the Other Great American Songbook. Performed by 'one of Scotland's best singers' (Tom Paxton).

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)

B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Aug 12,18,23 13:00(1h) £12.00 Aug 25 15:00(1h) £12.00

The Burt Bacharach Songbook Night

Owl Shows

TFRP Pop, Live Music

A brand-new show in Night Owl’s award-winning collection celebrating one of music’s greatest composers, Burt Bacharach. Includes masterpieces such as This Guy’s in Love with You, Raindrops Keep Falling and What the World Needs Now.

Aug

Brian Kellock / Colin Steele

Play Oliver!

Colin Steele

jP Jazz, Live Music

Consider Yourself invited to Scotland’s premier jazz duo celebrating this classic. Who Will Buy tickets? After Reviewing the Situation you’d Pick a Pocket or Two to come.

A Fine Life guaranteed with Oom-pah-pah!

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Bridges Between Worlds

Alafia Ensemble

FU Acoustic, International

Alafia ensemble aims to build bridges between worlds of sound. The audience can expect a varied programme from large symphonic works to traditional music from the diverse cultures of its members.

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 6 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SUDC) (£32.00 F)

BrÒg

Gary West, Greg Borland and Sandy

Brechin

FR Folk

Featuring the legendary Gary West on pipes, whistles, vocals and guitar, virtuoso fiddler Greg Borland on fiddle and bass, and the sensational Sandy Brechin on accordion. Tunes and songs from the Scots tradition by three of Scotland's finest musicians.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 7-8,21 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£36.00 F) Aug 23-24 20:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£36.00 F)

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and Other Works

Shanghai PhilharmonicSongJiangOrchestra

Fj International, Classical

60 musicians perform one of the most popular works in the modern Chinese classical canon, in which Western orchestral influences combine with Chinese folk opera, conducted by its composer He Zhanhao. Ashton

Cadenza

Cadenza

Stephens Stockbridge (The Ashton Hall)

R A cappella, Pop

Singing everything from Beyoncé to Stevie Wonder to Glee, Cadenza returns for our third series of shows at the Fringe. Come and join Cambridge University's premier a cappella group for a show-stopping set of chart-toppers and great vibes!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 13:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Cadenza at the Fringe 2023

Cadenza

j Classical, Choral

Music by three women composers: a new choral work by Janet Wheeler, Thea Musgrave's The Voices of Our Ancestors, and settings of Vespers by early Baroque composer Chiara Margarita Cozzolani.

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28 Aug

California Dreams

Night Owl Shows

TFR Live Music, Folk

An immersive trip through California in the late 60s/70s when a collective of musical legends changed the world. Features hits from The Mamas and The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds. Sell out at Edinburgh 2022. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug

The Carole King and James Taylor Story Night Owl Shows

TFR Acoustic, Live Music

A nostalgic journey through the intertwined careers of two musical legends. Performed by Dan Clews and Hannah Richards, this sell-out show includes I Feel The Earth Move, Natural Woman, You've Got A Friend...

Celebrity Recitals 2023 – 1

Matthew Owens

FK Classical, Live Music

Matthew Owens, renowned recitalist, gives the Scottish premiere of Book Two of Howard Skempton's 50 Preludes and Fugues for Organ, following the rousing success of last year's Fringe premiere of Book One.

St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)

B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

£15.50 (£14.50) (£52.00 F)

Cathedral Celebrity Organ Recitals

Various Organists

K Classical, Live Music

Popular organ music on the mighty Father Willis organ of St Mary's Cathedral. Performed by Duncan Ferguson, David Goode, and Imogen Morgan St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2

Cathedral Choir Concert: Music for Royal Occasions Choir of St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh

K Classical, Live Music

The internationally renowned Choir of St Mary's Cathedral sings music from coronations and royal occasions past and present.

Aug

Celebrity Recitals 2023 – 2

Jordan English

FK Classical

Jordan English, Assistant Organist of St Giles’, puts the magnificent world-renowned Rieger organ through its paces in Vierne’s 2nd Symphony, Alcock’s Introduction and Passacaglia, and Judith Bingham’s Ancient Sunlight; stunning sounds in St Giles' Cathedral.

St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)

B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2

Aug

Celebrity Recitals 2023 – 3

Michael Harris

K Classical

Michael Harris, Organist of St Giles’ Cathedral, puts the world-renowned Rieger organ in St Giles' through its paces, with a programme including Kenneth Leighton's Introduction, Scherzo and Passacaglia, and music by Couperin, Bach and Mozart.

St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2

Aug 18 18:00(1h) £15.00 (£10.00 S)

Cathedral Coffee Concerts

John Bryden

U Classical, Live Music

John Bryden returns to St Mary's to give two piano recitals on the Cathedral Steinway. Coffee will be available. A morning of beautiful music.

Cello and Piano

Anne-Isabel Meyer (cello), Julian Jacobson (piano)

j Classical, Acoustic

2

St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2 Aug

Cathedral Lunchtime Recital Series

Various artists

U Classical, Live Music

A wide range of performers offering high-quality music every lunchtime. One of the hidden gems of the Fringe.

Aug

These London-based performers team up to perform a programme of music for cello and piano by Boccherini, Schumann and Richard Strauss. A delightful afternoon's entertainment to take you away from the bustle of the Fringe. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Cello and Piano Recital: Music of

Love

Christine Hurley – Cello, Nancy Crook – Piano

Fj Classical

St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2

Aug 3-5,7-12,14-15,17-19,21-26,28 13:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Cathedral Talk and Music: John Stainer – A Life in Music

Professor Jeremy Dibble and the Choir of St Mary's Cathedral.

K Classical, Spoken Word

Professor Jeremy Dibble reflects on the life of Sir John Stainer and his work, The Crucifixion. Illustrated talk with accompaniment by the Cathedral Choir. St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2

Beautiful music including the joyous Beethoven Variations, Cesar Franck’s passionate Sonata and the poignant Romance by Beach. A celebration of dramatic and stirring music. Photo: Jonathan Grove.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 18 12:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SC) (£24.00 F)

Celticana: Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie

Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie

Fj Acoustic, Folk

'Together, the Scottish pair has introduced a version of Americana music that raises the bar for everyone' (Texas Lifestyle Magazine, USA). Bold, eloquent songwriting combines with acoustic guitar, virtuoso harmonica and mellifluous vocals. www.steveandspider.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 11 20:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£11.00 SUD) (£44.00 F)

A Certain Edge A Certain Edge

FR Rock, Pop

Scything life’s absurdities and poignancy from the right side of 50, exploring musical forms from the wrong side of the 60s, this singer-songwriter, turncoat-musician collective channel Bacharach to Bach, Steely Dan to Dylan.

www.acertainedge.uk

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 14-16,18 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 17,19,21,23,25 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 20 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Chamberlain and Haywood

Paul Chamberlain and Michael Haywood

FR World Music, Classical

Performing their unique take on world music, Paul Chamberlain (accordion) and Michael Haywood (saxophone, violin, clarinet and whistle) return to present another thrilling, virtuosic musical journey crossing the boundaries of world music, classical, folk and jazz.

Chrysanths + C Duncan

Chrysanths (Emily Scott) + C Duncan

UP Pop, Classical Modern Studies frontwoman Emily Scott performs new melancholy folk-tinged record Leave No Shadow with lush string orchestra and band in a soaring chapel acoustic. Support from Mercury-nominated dream-pop superstar C Duncan (Bella Union). MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2 Aug

Chrysanths

+ Faith Elliot

Chrysanths (Emily Scott) + Faith Elliot

UP Pop, Classical Modern Studies frontwoman Emily Scott performs new melancholy folk-tinged record Leave No Shadow with lush string orchestra and band in a soaring chapel acoustic. Support from alt-folk lyrical genius Faith Elliot (OK Pal Records). MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 11 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£8.00 SC) (£30.00 F)

Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu

Fj Acoustic, Folk

Chloe is an award-winning singer/songwriter/harpist. Get drawn into her watery world as she draws from her experience as a Merchant Navy Navigational Officer lending a voice to modern-day seafarers through her songwriting, harp and entrancing stage presence.

www.chloematharu.co.uk

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2 Aug

Chrysanths + LT Leif

Chrysanths (Emily Scott) + LT Leif

UP Pop, Classical Modern Studies frontwoman Emily Scott performs new melancholy folk-tinged record Leave No Shadow with lush string orchestra and band in a soaring chapel acoustic. Support from Canadian prairie shining star LT Leif (Lost Map). MadeInScotlandShowcase.com.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2 Aug

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 18-19 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C) (£34.00 F)

Choir!Choir!Choir!

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd

TK Interactive, Vocal

They teach. You sing. Choir!Choir!Choir! is a show where the crowd is the star. There are no auditions. Show up and they'll have you singing in harmony in no time! Check out what they do, follow the QR code!

Classical Bagpipe Music

– Scotland's Hidden Treasure

The Piobaireachd Society

KP Traditional

In this concert you will hear a variety of piobaireachd, the classical music of the great Highland bagpipe, Scotland’s national instrument. The musicians are all leading exponents of this wonderful music.

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

Choral Kaleidoscope

Polymnia

FU Choral, Classical

Love hearing a choir? Polymnia are back with great music and beautiful singing. From Stanford’s Bluebird to Gershwin’s Summertime, songs by Esenvalds, Parry, Bruckner, Billy Joel and great Gospel songs – there’s something here for everyone.

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2 Aug

Classical Guitar Jonathan Prag

Jonathan Prag Classical Guitar

TFUP Classical, World Music

Jonathan brings music from Spain's greatest composers, Albeniz and Granados, a majestic Bach Prelude and Allemande, traditional Scottish music, passionate Schubert songs and thrilling South American rhythms. 'Beautiful sound, exquisite tone' (OntarioArtsReview.ca).

St Columba's by the Castle (The Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 367 G D4 2 Aug

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 7-9 12:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Chris Difford: What Happened?

50 Lyrical Years

Chris Difford

FLP Spoken Word, Solo Show

Difford formed Squeeze in London 50 years ago. His show reveals the journey he has taken with songs from Take Me

I'm Yours to Cool for Cats and Up The Junction.

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 14-18,21-24 18:00(1h) £15.00 Aug 16-17,22-23 22:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Claude Bourbon

Claude Bourbon

FR Acoustic, Blues

Guitar and songs... Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Bourbon is known for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.

www.claudebourbon.org

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 22 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£40.00 F)

Climb

Duane Forrest Presents

Tj Storytelling, Acoustic

Jamaican-Canadian singer/songwriter Duane Forrest shares his stories and songs about love, clarity and joy in this broken world. His soulful voice and samba/reggae vibes invite you to Climb.

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

XAug 4 16:50(45m) £8.00 Aug 5-6,11,18-20,25-27 16:50(45m) £13.00 (£10.00)

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 16:50(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Clive Gregson

Clive Gregson

FK Acoustic, Contemporary

Singer, musician and record producer of world-renown, Clive has featured on countless albums, had songs recorded by a variety of stars and toured with stellar musical line-ups. He's also featured on Guitar Player's 1000 Great Guitarists. www.clivegregson.com

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2 Aug

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

£12.50 (£10.50)

Colin Steele Quintet Play Miles Davis

Colin Steele

N Jazz, Swing

With thrilling empathy, phenomenal solos and driving musical energy, Steele’s trumpet fronts a quintet covering classic arrangements of Miles Davis’ seminal albums of the 50s and 60s, from Milestones to Kind of Blue. The

Corde InCanto Latin Hearts

Luca Rinaldo Villani and Silvia Mirarchi (Duo Corde InCanto)

FjP Classical, Flamenco

Refined soprano Silvia Mirarchi, accompanied by accomplished guitarist Luca Villani, interprets sparkling Spanish songs by Garcia-Lorca and Granados, witty traditional songs by Britten, poignant tangos by Piazzolla, epic love songs by Rodrigo, Brouwer and Villa-Lobos. Unmissable!

Aug

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G C2 2

The Countess of Fife

The Countess of Fife

L Rock

Insurgent alt-country outfit led by Rezillos' Fay Fife. Think of The Cramps meeting Johnny Cash in an unholy alchemy of country and punk. Full band, original songs and Fay's gloriously powerful vocals.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Craig on the Cliff

Craig Herbertson

FK Folk, Spoken Word

Craig Herbertson, Edinburgh singer and songwriter, presents a celebration in song and story of Edinburgh.

From Hauf Hangit Maggie to Mary Queen of Scots, it's a bagatelle of the loved and unloved of Scotland's capital.

St Cuthbert's Church (Lindisfarne Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 2

Aug 24-25 18:00(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)

Curmudgeon: Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon

R Acoustic, Traditional

Sell-out at AMC 2022. Popular folk trio Curmudgeon play (mostly) Scots songs and tunes on small pipes, fiddle, guitar, whistle and mandola and all three sing. Joiners-in on choruses encouraged! Sweetie packet rustlers less so! www.curmudgeonfolk.co.uk

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

The Diary of Anne Frank: Her Journey in Music

Girish Paul, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Concert Musician

FK Drama, Live Music

The Diary of Anne Frank: Her Journey in Music by British composer Girish Paul and his virtual orchestra features powerful storytelling via music and dramatic on-screen visuals. A masterpiece.

Aug

17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Cutting Edge

Full Score Barbershop Choir

FR A cappella

Returning for their third year, join Full Score for an unforgettable show that brings the best of barbershop to the Fringe. From soulful jazz to musical theatre and Disney classics, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone! theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 15:00(50m) £8.00 (£6.50) (£24.00 F)

David Rivera and La Båmbula

David Rivera

FLP World Music, Live Music

David Rivera and La Båmbula will make you dance with their Caribbean sounds from Puerto Rico and Cuba. The 13-piece band is the first-ever Puerto Rican band to perform at the Fringe.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 22-26 22:20(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

David Vernon and Dick Lee

David Vernon and Dick Lee

K World Music, Acoustic

This brilliant accordion and clarinet duo perform an eclectic mix of music with infectious enjoyment – French, jazz, Jewish, traditional, Balkan, tango, etc. 'They combine wonderfully, superb musicianship – a great double act' (Scotsman).

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla)

B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Aug 8,11,15,17 15:00(1h) £12.00

Dean Friedman – Words and Music

Dean Friedman

FKP Pop, Folk

Every song a classic! Catch this legendary singer-songwriter for an unforgettable evening of funny, profound, heartfelt songs and stories. Hear hits Lucky Stars, Lydia, Ariel, Woman of Mine, plus four decades of fan favourites.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 13-17 19:30(1h30m) £26.00 (£21.00) (£80.00 F)

Aug 18-20 19:30(1h30m) £28.00 (£23.00) (£88.00 F)

Dean Owens and The Sinners

Dean Owens and The Sinners

M Rock

Let award-winning troubadour Dean Owens and his Sinners big band, with special guest Kirsten Adamson, transport you to a sepia-tinged downtown Tucson cantina. A unique blend of Scottish roots and Americana, with added desert noir.

Aug 23 22:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

The Old Dr Bells Baths (Main Venue Hall)

B 07743 074770 V 177 G LEITH B2 2

Aug 18 15:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug 18 19:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

DJ Yoda’s Tarantino AV Show

DJ Yoda, Voodoo Rooms and Blond

Ambition Productions

FNP Multimedia, Film

DJ Yoda’s Tarantino AV Show explores the work of one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors. The multi award-winning DJ takes to the turntables for a new spin on Tarantino’s well-loved cult classics.

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

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

Grappelli

Matt Holborn Quartet

FjP Jazz, Folk

Internationally renowned group of swing musicians play a hard-swinging homage to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Music written by Django, played by Django and inspired by Django.

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Aug 20 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Aug 21-23 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Dust Bowl Blues with a Glasgow Kick

John Alexander

K Blues

A soul-grasping musical road trip from the Glasgow roots-and-blues man. Tales of lonesome desert highways to the Mississippi Delta, calling in at Glasgow shipyards and Scottish hills along the way. www.johnalexander.info

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 15,22 20:30(1h5m) £15.00 (£12.00)

The Easy Rollers: Drop Me Off in Harlem

The Easy Rollers

Fj Jazz, Cabaret

Roaring seven-piece jazz outfit performing speakeasy hits from the Prohibition era and beyond – expect theatrical interludes, raucous showstoppers and some of the finest jazz this side of the Atlantic!

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 21-22,24-25 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

The Easy Rollers: Late-Night Speakeasy

The Easy Rollers

FN Jazz, Swing

Grab your dancing shoes ‘cos the 20s are here to stay! Swing classics and Prohibition-era hits from some of the finest talents in the country.

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Aug 22,24 22:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Aug

£15.00 (£12.00)

Edinburgh Fringe Fling

Gleadhraich, Whisky Kiss and The Laurettes

FLP Traditional

The Edinburgh Fringe Fling will debut at the Old Dr Bells Baths at this year's Festival Fringe. The show will feature some of the finest acts in Scottish traditional music in: Gleadhraich, Whisky Kiss and The Laurettes!

The Old Dr Bells Baths (Main Venue Hall)

B 07743 074770 V 177 G LEITH B2 2

Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s New Frontiers

Edinburgh Renaissance Band

FU Historical

Celebrate Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s New Frontiers 50th birthday by travelling with us all over medieval and renaissance Europe and Central America, accompanied by sackbuts, cornetts, serpent, viols, rebecs, harps, shawms, curtals, recorders, crumhorns and voices.

Aug 20 19:30(2h) (Free Ticketed)

Elgar Cello Concerto Orchestra of the Canongait

The Orchestra of the Canongait and conductor Robert Dick are joined by cellist Martin Storey for Elgar’s ever-popular masterpiece, framed by two of the most iconic works of the entire classical repertoire.

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28

Elvis Fringe Management

TK Cabaret, Acoustic

Oliver Harris returns to delight his fans with a full programme of the great Elvis Presley's songs.

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 14-15 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£0.00 C) Aug 16 18:30(1h) £10.00 (£0.00 C)

Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show

Edinburgh Renaissance Band

U Classical, Historical

The band’s ten musicians return with the much-loved Viol Rackett programme of instrumental music from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Viols, racketts and many other period instruments. A treat for all ages.

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Edinburgh Telephone Choir: Around the World in 80 Minutes

Edinburgh Telephone Choir

FU Choral, Live Music

Edinburgh Telephone Choir presents a concert featuring music that will take the audience on a musical journey around the world, singing traditional, pop and show tunes –there's something for everyone!

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps (Main Hall) B 0131 667 4313 V 405 G D5 2

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2023

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra

R Classical, Live Music

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra performs an exciting programme of orchestral music to celebrate its summer season: Bernstein Candide Overture, Scott McAllister Black Dog, Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue and movements from Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet.

Aug 3-27 15:00(1h) £15.00 (£48.00

Emotion Farming: How To Farm Humans

Frankie Stone

FK Acoustic, Folk

From Australia to Edinburgh, Frankie Stone brings her soulful sounds to life through a show unlike any other with stories of trauma and triumph through inspiring songs and storytelling. Visit FrankieStone.com.au for more.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Endless Sunset Oblivion

The Lonely Together

TFMP Storytelling, Comedy

This show tells the story of Reuben – a young songwriter attempting to combat the accelerated problems the world is facing. Packed with heart and courage, it should be straightforward... but can one song save the world?

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)

B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5 Aug

Espirito do Brasil

Brian Molley Quartet

FNP World Music, Jazz

Celebrating and reimagining the best of Brazilian jazz, Glasgow’s BMQ bring Rio's carnival sunshine to Edinburgh. From sizzling samba to mellow bossa nova, expect beautifully crafted music performed by a world-class, multi award-winning ensemble. ‘Mesmerising’ (Huffington Post).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28

Aug 11-12 19:30(1h35m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 SUDC) (£26.00 F)

Eilidh Steel and Mark Neal

Eilidh Steel and Mark Neal

FR Folk, Traditional

Eilidh and Mark weave together their own compositions and songwriting alongside interesting old melodies and songs from the Scottish west coast. They captivate audiences through breathtaking airs, thought-provoking songs and lively driving tunes. www.eilidhandmark.com

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug

Ethnoscape

Elvis Sibeko Studios / Voices from the South Showcase

KP Historical, Online Performance

Ethnoscape is an audio-visual interpretation of five turbulent moments in South Africa’s history. Drawing from what might’ve been heard and seen by those who lived it, Elvis Sibeko (re)imagines and translates sounds and images into a unique virtual journey.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

Aug 20 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (40m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

Aug

Etta and Gladys – Glamour and Grit

Kat Brooks

FNP Soul, Blues

Join gospel queen Kat and her all-star Edinburgh band for a tribute to the origins of two of soul’s greatest voices in this intimate, world-famous venue. Expect sass, harmony, blues and the truth.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£10.00)

Eva Cassidy Celebrating 60 Years

Elsa Jean McTaggart

TFUP Storytelling, Folk

Released on Eva's 60th birthday, the London Philharmonic Orchestra create stunning accompaniment to the title track (I Can Only Be Me) of a fresh compilation. Elsa presents this tribute with songs from the album.

Festival Music Nights

C presents

FU Acoustic, International

Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electropop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. A powerhouse of bands and soloists from across the globe. Bangers, beats, bass and Brahms. More information: www.cthefestival.com/music-nights

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-10,12,21-24,26 21:20(1h5m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £15, £12, £9, £6, £4

Figurines: Back2Binkies

Figurines

NP Rock, Pop

Aug

Aug

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5

2

17:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)

An Evening with Bellshill Salvation Army Band

Bellshill Salvation Army Band

FUP Live Music, Event

The band extends a very warm welcome to you to join them for an evening of challenge, blessing, inspiration and entertainment through a varied programme of exciting and uplifting brass-band music.

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, beloved indie extravaganza Figurines are welcomed back to Whistle Binkies, where it began... Whistlebinkies (Live Music Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 158 G D5 Aug

The Finger Show – An Adultish Musical Comedy Smorgasbord

Lara Entertainment

FNP Comedy, Ventriloquism

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps (Main Hall)

B 0131 667 4313 V 405 G D5 2

Fauré's Requiem

St Andrew Camerata

FQ Classical, Choral

The return of our atmospheric late-night performances of Fauré's much loved Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine, with orchestra, performed in the heart of the city at the beautiful Canongate Kirk.

A ridiculous interactive combination of musical comedy, ventriloquism and fingering. Not that kind! Jeez. Putting it more awkwardly, it’s about a twice-divorced, mother of twins who is also a recovering Catholic/people-pleaser. 9

Flamenco Guitar

Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company

TFU Flamenco, Live Music

Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

£15.00 (£10.00)

Festival CD and Record Fair

Allander Record Fairs

U Event, Exhibition

Great selection of collectable vinyl! LPs and singles, 50s to present day. Rock, blues, jazz, progressive, classical, country, punk, indie, folk, soul, etc. Quality selection of CDs and music DVDs. A must for music lovers!

Ocean Terminal (Ground Floor)

B 0131 226 0000 V 374 G LEITH A1 2

Aug 10-12 10:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug 13 11:00-17:00 (Free Non-ticketed)

Festival Folk at the Oak Festival Folk at the Oak N Folk, Acoustic 18 nights of the best in folk and acoustic music entertainment showcasing a different act each night.

Seating is limited so book early to save disappointment.

The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)

B 0131 226 0000 V 309 G E5

Aug 4-7,10-14,17-21,24-27 20:30(2h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Flamenco guitar playing at its very best. Join award-winning flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez for a stunning concert demonstrating why flamenco is famous the world over. Emotive, exciting, moving and technically brilliant, don't miss it!

Yotel Edinburgh (Imaginex)

B 0131 226 0000 V 572 G C2 2

Aug 4-28 15:00(1h) £12.50 (£10.50) (£42.00 F)

Flamenco Guitar Odyssey

Philip Adie

TFRP Flamenco, World Music

Experience the passionate and mesmerising Flamenco Guitar Odyssey by Philip Adie. Scotsman four-star review at Fringe 2022, immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey of virtuosic guitar playing and soulful melodies by this seasoned protegee of Paco Peña.

Alba Flamenca (Alba Flamenca)

B 07540 335270 V 237 G E5 2

Aug 7-10,12,14-17,19,21-24,26 13:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Flamencodanza

Aylin Bayaz (Spain)

TU Dance, Flamenco

An inspired, powerful and elegant show of Flamenco dance and guitar presented by Aylin Bayaz, Raul Mannola. Best Dance and Physical Theatre Show (Hollywood Fringe, 2022)

'An audience favourite' (Hudson Theatre, Hollywood).

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4 19:00(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13 19:00(45m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9-10 19:00(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

The Fleetwood Mac Story Night Owl Shows

FR Pop, Live Music

After its sensational debut sell-out at Fringe 2022, this show celebrates the 120 million album-selling supergroup. Features The Chain, Everywhere, Dreams, Albatross and more. Delivered by critically acclaimed Hannah Richards and the award-winning Night Owl band. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug

£16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours with the Transatlantic Ensemble

WHQ M

May contain flashing lights. This is a standing event. Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, lovingly and accurately recreated live. There is just something so evocative about the Rumours album. Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 Aug

Flute Recital: Messiaen's Le Merle Noir

Leila Marshall – Flute, Ailsa Aitkenhead – Piano

FKP Classical

Talented flute and piano duo Leila Marshall and Ailsa Aitkenhead return to the fringe to perform a varied programme including Poulenc’s Sonata for Flute and Piano and Olivier Messiaen's Le Merle Noir. artSpace@StMarks (Church) B

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Various Footstompers

N Folk, Acoustic

Join us for a foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at the Whiski Bar during August. Toes will be tapping to our vibrant mix of instruments playing live traditional Scottish music.

WHISKI Bar & Restaurant (Whiski Bar)

B 0131 556 3095 V 246 G D5

Frank Sinatra Tribute:

Come Fly With Me

Peter Perké Productions

TFL Swing, Tribute

Following his successful tribute show, Frank & Dean, at last year's Fringe, Pete Sinclair returns with a full-hour show celebrating the hits of Ol' Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, plus special guest.

Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 7-13,16-20,23-26

£15.00 (£12.00)

FrankieMack:

Swing and Rat Pack Showman

FrankieMack | The Vegas Showman

UP Cabaret

Edinburgh-born Frankie Mack is a born showman who likes to perform the swing and Rat-Pack genre, such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams and a dash of Elvis!

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 Aug

(Free

Aug

The

Freddie

and Queen Experience

The Freddie and Queen Experience

FN Rock, Tribute

The Freddie and Queen Experience are the UK’s premier Queen and Freddie Mercury tribute band, selling out all over the world. Don’t miss this passionate and energy-packed show full of Queen's greatest hits!

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Freddie Mercury Tribute

Paul Thorpe

FN Rock, Tribute

The image, voice and flamboyancy of the great man himself are faithfully recreated with this superb tribute show featuring songs from all eras of Freddie's long career.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Funky Sessions @ The Three Sisters

High Fade, Picture House and Silhouettes

NP Live Music

Join us in The Live Room every Monday in August for our free night of live bands. Enjoy performances from Picture House and Silhouettes followed by our house band, High Fade, 10pm until late. The Three Sisters (LIVE room)

0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4

Gardyloo!

George Machray

M Acoustic, Folk

East Lothian song-writer and folk singer, George Machray is back at AMC with his self-penned songs about the towns, villages and characters from around Edinburgh. George's song's themes vary from the humorous to the serious. Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Gecko 3

Gecko 3

FN Funk, Hip Hop

With grooves rooted in double bass, drums, guitar and vocal dexterity, Gecko 3 play a dance-friendly mix of funk, latin, hip hop, jazz and reggae. Their sets range from banging floor-fillers to acoustic poetry. 'Seriously catchy' (IndieLaunchpad.com).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 4,15 22:00(1h30m) £12.00

Get Up and Gospel!

Wellingborough Community Gospel Choir RP

Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for a choir performance you’ll never forget! Expect timeless classics you know and love, inspirational anthems, and exhilarating gospel arrangements guaranteed to revitalise your soul. Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28

Aug 19 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

Aug 20 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Hendrix and Us

Funky Lion Productions

FN Funk, Jazz

After last year's sell-out show, established Scottish jazz-funk guitarist Aki Remally reconstructs the music of Jimi Hendrix with a funk-heavy approach, featuring Scotland's finest musicians! A psychedelic funk odyssey to behold with grooves galore.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 9-13 22:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Her Majesty's Musicals Searchlight Theatre

Company

FjP Musical theatre, Compilation

Celebrating the rule and reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, featuring songs from musicals that have played Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End – including Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom and West Side Story.

Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28

Aug 17-18 19:15(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)

Hoolet Hoolet

K Acoustic, Folk

Yes, Ronnie, Maggie and Helen, the fabulous Hoolet, are weaving their unique magic again for this year's Fringe. Acoustic music at its finest. Book early for this terrific one-off performance from this highly talented trio of fine musicians. Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Inverkeithing Community Big Band Showcase

Inverkeithing Community Big Band

Fj Jazz, Swing

Sassy swing and jumping jazz! Enjoy an evening with the classics and more, from Basie, Nestico and Fitzgerald to Earth, Wind and Fire. A beat-bopping, toe-tapping, finger-clicking evening of your favourite big band tunes! St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

I've Got You Under My Skin: The Songs of Cole Porter

Philip Contini and his 6-piece

Be Happy Band

K Swing, Live Music

Philip Contini sings your favourite, unforgettable, classic songs of Cole Porter, one of the greatest composer-lyricists of the 20th century, accompanied by the sensational 6-piece Be Happy Band.

Jazz a la Carte Tenement Jazz Band

Fj Jazz, Interactive

We invite you to our 'Brass-erie' for a sumptuous supper of the choicest cuts of traditional jazz. You, our audience, select from the musical menu in this intimate, underground venue. (No food included.)

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Aug

If I Had Wings

Carpe Diem Productions

FjP Acoustic, Classical

Nominated for Best Composer in the Fringe (MTM: UK Awards) for Sailing to Tomorrow, Peter D Robinson brings an intimate collection of poems and sonnets, featuring eight singers, with piano accompaniment: music to lift your heart.

Aug 10-13,17-20,24-27 19:00(1h) £12.50 (£10.00 SUDC) (£40.00 F)

Jazz at Lunchtime

Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer

TFU Jazz

Aug

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Il Wol Dang

Il Wol Dang Band / Korean Season presented by AtoBiz

RP Live Music, International

Welcome to our home, come in and take a nap! Whilst slumbering, experience the groovy energy, dreamy moods and relaxing sounds from South Korea’s Il Wol Dang Band. Our music will help you reflect. See yourself anew.

Assembly Checkpoint (Checkpoint)

B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4

Aug 15-17,22-24 16:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 18-20,25-27 16:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

In Search of Dorothy Parker

Alison Bishop, Joanne Grant and Stuart Hope

FK Drama

An exploration of Dorothy Parker’s life through her writing, including poems and monologues set to music with Joanne Grant, Alison Bishop and Stuart Hope.

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

Aug 4-28 13:00(1h) £10.00

Sell-out shows since 2004. Saxophone and piano duo, playing jazz standards and melodic originals in a comfortable, intimate jazz club setting. Good food. Good music. Good atmosphere. Buy lunch, or just listen! More info at MillarandSpencer.co.uk.

Novotel (The Tap)

B 0131 226 0000 V 188 G E3 2

The Jazz Bar After Hours

The Jazz Bar

TFN Funk, Live Music

Edinburgh's iconic Jazz Bar showcases the city's phenomenal local talent with nightly danceable live late-night funk, soul, blues and special jazz performances – including a 17-piece big band! Please visit the venue website for details.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 23:55(1h35m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 02:00(3h) £6.00 (£5.00)

Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24,27 02:00(3h) £5.00 (£3.00) Aug 28 20:30(3h) £12.00 (£8.00)

Jazz Guitar Heroes

Dave Series, Max Popp, Mario Caribe

jP Jazz, Swing

Three of Scotland's most creative musicians join forces to pay tribute to jazz guitar legends. Dave has been described as sounding 'like a blue note session from an alternate universe' (AllAboutJazz.com). SSSS (Scotsman).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 10-11,13,17 17:30(1h) £18.00 (£16.00)

Jazz Undercover: 70s Songwriters

Ladyblue Music

Fj Jazz, Blues

A great song is a great song forever! In their twelfth year of collaboration, acclaimed London-based jazz/blues/soul vocalist Kerry-Jo Hodgkin and Scottish guitarist Malcolm MacFarlane, create unique interpretations of songs from singer/songwriters prominent in the 1970s.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 15-16,18-20 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Jennifer Wrigley and Laurence Wilson

Jennifer Wrigley and Laurence Wilson

Folk

Multi award-winning trad fiddle player Jennifer Wrigley will be joined by celebrated Orcadian pianist Laurence Wilson to present you an unforgettable evening of musical mastery from the Orkney Islands and beyond.

www.jenniferwrigley.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 10 20:30(1h) £18.00 Aug 10 17:30(1h) £18.00

Jez Lowe and Andy May – Songs, Strings and Small-pipes

Jez Lowe and Andy May

FK Acoustic, Folk

Songs and tunes from North-East England by two of the region’s leading folk figures, featuring guitar, cittern, piano and Northumbrian Pipes. www.jezlowe.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

The Jive Aces

The Jive Aces U Swing, Blues

A Royal Albert Hall sell out and viral YouTube hit, Britain's top swing band take you from the roots of Elvis to sizzling swing, hot jazz to rockin' R&B. An energetic show that will lift your spirits!

Aug 17,20-23

Joni Mitchell Reconstructed Abrams Daly Quartet

LP Jazz, Folk

Ahead of Joni Mitchell's 80th birthday, jazz vocalists Jess Abrams and Claire Daly share their love of Joni's tunes with their unique interpretations of some of her best-loved songs and stories.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Journey of Love

MTO Zendeh Delan

World Music

MTO Zendeh Delan's Journey of Love is a captivating presentation of the Sufi allegory of Leyla and Majnun depicted through modern Sufi music and the motions of Sama.

Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28

The Katet vs John Williams

The Katet FN Film, Jazz

Join Edinburgh's jazz-funk superband on the dance floor as they funk up the music of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T. and more. All your favourite film scores like you've never heard them before!

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

The Katet vs Stevie Wonder

The Katet

FNP Funk, Jazz

Edinburgh's jazz-funk superband return to the legend's music with brand-new arrangements and mashups. Basically, they're back – bigger, better and bolder than ever. All your favourite Stevie classics like you've never heard them before!

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

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The Katuns

The Katuns

FN Rock, Pop West Lothian band The Katuns, whose catchy riffs and high-energy choruses are influenced by indie rock bands Arctic Monkeys and Nirvana, have recently been gaining attention around the UK. This exciting live band is not to be missed!

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

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Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

Aug 14-17,21-24,28 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls

FK Blues, Live Music

This trio are known for their unique live show, transporting the audience to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife. Blues, skiffle, calypso and rockabilly with a creepy vaudeville twist.

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

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B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 22 18:15(1h30m) £20.00 (£15.00)

Kenny Young and the Eggplants

Kenny Young and the Eggplants

FU Acoustic, Rock

Intergalactic folk-and-roll songs about giant squirrels, aliens and malevolent washing machines. 'Brilliant, whimsical, left-field band' (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music). 'Brainy, funny lyrics. A fine sense of what makes music wonderful' (Dr Demento). www.kennyyoungandtheeggplants.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2 Aug

Killer Instinct – A Tribute to The Killers

Killer Instinct – Scotland's #1 tribute to The Killers

Scotland's number one tribute to The Killers play the greatest hits of the hugely popular band. Two blistering sets featuring many of their best loved songs across their impressive back catalogue.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

Kings of the Blues

Main Street Blues

M Blues

Following their sell-out shows in 2022, Main Street Blues return with their Kings of the Blues show to celebrate the life and music of the three blues masters BB King, Albert King and Freddie King

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers

Kirsten Adamson

L Folk

Daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country), with emotionally charged songs and a voice that draws comparisons with Emmylou, Kate Bush and Nanci Griffith. 'Exceptional' (Americana-UK.com). 'A talent to watch' (NoDepression.com).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 Aug

Kirsty MacColl: My Tribute

Karen J White

FL Storytelling, True-Life

Karen takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, happy to sad, betrayed to raunchy, as she sings songs and tells stories of the much-missed Kirsty, from They Don’t Know in 1979 to Tropical Brainstorm in 2000. www.karenjwhite.com.au

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Là-haut (Up There)

Sonia Killmann

FKP Experimental, Multimedia

La Haut is an audiovisual show that immerses the audience in a unique world through the eyes of bird-like aeroplanes, taking you on a journey exploring emotions of longing and home.

French Institute in Scotland (Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard)

B 0131 285 6030 V 168 G D4 2

Aug 25-28 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)

Latin Carnival Sounds

Vivi Guerrero (Colombia/UK)

TFU International, Dance

Live the experience of a Latin carnival live onstage with the exotic and powerful singer-songwriter Vivi Guerrero, in her first UK show. Feel the Latin rhythm in your heart, feel free to dance, join the party!

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

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Aug 2-4,14-15 21:00(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,19-20 21:00(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16 21:00(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Liederabend

Aitor Sorozabal (tenor) and Kristina Kebet (piano)

FjP Classical, Vocal

Tenor Aitor Sorozabal and pianist Kristina Kebet present an afternoon of Lieder. Join this exciting duo for an intimate performance featuring Schumann's heart-wrenching Dichterliebe as the centrepiece, as well as other art songs by the great German composers.

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

£14.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Lights Out By Nine – Live!

Lights Out By Nine

K Blues, Jazz Lights Out By Nine bring their live show back to the Jazz Bar for a fifth time, playing a variety of original soul, blues and funk tracks along with their interpretations of classic songs. The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5 Aug

19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 5,25 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug

The Look of Dusty Night Owl Shows

TFRP Live Music, Pop

Award-winning Night Owl Shows return to Fringe with the story of a true icon, Dusty Springfield. Featuring incredible renditions of some of music's greatest songs, including Spooky, Son of a Preacher Man and Look of Love.

Luca Villani Guitar Jubilee

Luca Rinaldo Villani

FjP Classical, Flamenco

Luca Villani celebrates 25 Fringes. Bach's magnificent Prelude-Fugue, romantic Sonatas by Cimarosa and Sor, flamboyant Spanish Dances by Granados, Tárrega and Albéniz, stunning Cielo Abierto by Sinesi, and Luca's world premiere, Long Winter. 'Beyond technique' (Scotsman). artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 26 14:25(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)

Lunchtime at St Vincent's – Dvorak Wind Serenade

Newtown Winds

FK Classical

Dvorak’s D-Minor Serenade provides the centrepiece for a captivating programme of chamber music for woodwind instruments.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

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Lunchtime at St Vincent's – Baroque Sonatas

The Howe Street Band

FK Classical

The Howe Street Band perform colourful trio-sonatas from the Baroque period in the beautiful surroundings of St Vincent’s Chapel. St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov Duo

Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov

FU Folk, Jazz

Scottish jazz vocalist Louise Dodds and Azerbaijani pianist, composer and arranger Elchin Shirinov will be performing an exclusive set from their critically acclaimed folk/jazz album

Two Hours After Midnight.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2 Aug

(£12.50) (£42.00 F)

The Lowland and Border Pipers' Society's 40th Anniversary Concert

Featuring Allan MacDonald, Fin Moore, Callum Armstrong, Brighde Chaimbeul etc

FKP Folk, Music

The organisation behind the revival of Scotland's 'other' bagpipes, the LBPS marks its 40th anniversary by showcasing some of the best exponents of the instrument and its music.

Lunchtime at St Vincent's

– Ben Shankland Jazz Piano

Ben Shankland

FjP Jazz, Live Music

Ben Shankland is a jazz pianist and composer with a fresh and distinctive sound. This solo recital of classic songs and original compositions showcases his ability to engage and entertain.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2

Lunchtime Classics by ROSL Recitals

Royal Over-Seas League

TFR Classical, Live Music

Enjoy amazing classical music at lunchtime with a ROSL Recital. Performed by some of the finest young talent, in comfortable surroundings. Meet the musicians after, tea/coffee and biscuits included. Full programme at: www. rosl.org.uk/fringe

The Royal Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 11-12 20:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

LS² F'n Good Music

Linda Stonestreet

Fj Folk, Interactive

This Americana singer brings a honeyed voice full of grace and fire, and beautiful songs with intelligent, heartfelt lyrics; known for improvising in the moment. Don't miss this force of nature. Come, have a lovely! www.lindastonestreet.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 25-27 13:00(1h) £12.00 (£9.00) (£38.00 F)

Aug 26 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£9.00) (£38.00 F)

Maggie Holland

Maggie Holland

j Acoustic, Folk

Songs – both original and by other writers. Accompanied by guitar and five-string banjo. Angry and melodic. The late Colin Irwin wrote, 'The proof that outstanding contemporary songs are still being written'.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 13,21 20:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 O) (£32.00 F)

Aug 17 22:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 O) (£32.00 F)

Aug

The Magic of Einaudi

Ailsa Aitkenhead

FU Classical

A performance of some of Einaudi's most popular, beautiful and atmospheric music brought to you live by talented pianist Ailsa Aitkenhead.

FL Rock, Pop

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

20:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00)

The Magnets

The Magnets

Q A cappella, Pop

Get ready to relive the magic of the greatest musical icons of all time with UK's No. 1 a cappella supergroup, The Magnets! Performing legendary hits by Queen, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Jackson 5 and more.

Aug

After four consecutive sell-outs, The M8s triumphantly return for another night of singalong, dance-yourself-daft bangers spanning six decades – all played live, loud and for the love of it by some music-mad pals in an epic setting.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Maya’s Radio Orchestra

Maya’s Radio Orchestra

FL Contemporary, Folk

Pithy lyrics and honey harmonies of live looping harp, fiddle and vocals, Maya's one-woman orchestra creates sound worlds and haunting depths. Straddling folk, classical and pop music. For fans of Kate Bush and Joanna Newsom. www.mayasradioorchestra.com

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn)

Aug 14-17,21-24,28 19:55(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 18-20,25-27 19:55(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Mahuki: Obsolete Absolute

Mahuki

FNP Jazz, Funk

An unmissable showcase of high-energy fusion pioneering the sound of Edinburgh Jazz. Featuring some of the country's most exciting talent, Mahuki bring their UK-wide tour to a close with a gripping performance backed by exceptional improvisational ability.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Memories of Summer in Edinburgh

Jennifer Witton (soprano), Bethan Langford (mezzo-soprano) and Dylan Perez (piano)

j Classical, Vocal

Jennifer Witton, soprano, Bethan Langford, mezzo-soprano, and Dylan Perez, piano, present a recital of music by Berlioz, Bizet, Chopin, Duparc, Fauré, Hahn and Poulenc. Devised by Ian McFarlane, produced and funded by McFarlane Productions.

Aug

Marchmont Music

A Series of Free Concerts from Up-and-Coming Young Musicians U

Marchmont Music: a series of free concerts at 2:30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the festival, from up-and-coming young musicians. See website for details. www.marchmontstgiles.org.uk

0131 226 0000 V 589 G H4 28 Aug

Marchmont St Giles Church (Marchmont St Giles')

Marcus Megastar: Live and Controversial

Marcus Megastar / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Dance, LGBTQ+

'Like an O2 concert on a budget!' (Miss Hope Springs). Free LGBTQIA circuit party where everyone's welcome after hours. An immersive dancearama concert of prosthetic characters and storytelling, including Britain's most notorious brothel keeper!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5 Aug

01:30(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Massaoke: 80s v 90s Live

Massaoke N Rock, Interactive

The legendary live-band, late-night singalong party returns for a spandex-clad showdown between the greatest hairbrush anthems of the 80s and 90s. Dress as your decade, bring the sing and fight for your right to party!

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2

Aug 3,6,10,13,17,20,27 23:30(1h30m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26 23:30(2h30m) £19.50 (£18.50)

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Morris Pert: 75th Anniversary

Mark Spalding

FK Classical, Contemporary Award-winning composer of three orchestral symphonies, Morris Pert (1947-2010) was best known for his session work with Kate Bush and Mike Oldfield. This programme includes his 1970s Voyage in Space for solo piano.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Mrs Weatherby's Concert Party

Mrs Weatherby's Concert Party

FUP Folk, Variety

Good, old-fashioned Scottish entertainment featuring some of Edinburgh's best-known performers. Songs, stories, music and mirth abound with accordion, cello, crumhorn, guitar, piano, recorders and trumpet. Come to our party!

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

The

Music of

Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie – Martin Kershaw / Colin Steele Quintet

Martin Kershaw / Colin Steele Quintet

j Jazz, Swing

Saxophonist Kershaw and trumpeter Steele’s tribute to the founding fathers of bebop. Fiery, fast dynamic classics like A Night in Tunisia, Moose the Mooche and Yardbird Suite. The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug

The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

The False Seasons

TFKP Pop

Hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons by tribute act The False Seasons. Including Sherry and Big Girls Don’t Cry. Book early, avoid disappointment. Experience December '63 in August '23!

Le Monde (Shanghai)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

15:00(50m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£48.00 F)

Music of Morris Pert

Mark Spalding

FK Classical, Contemporary

Award-winning composer of three orchestral symphonies, Arbroath-born Morris Pert (1947-2010) was best known for his session work with Kate Bush and Mike OIdfield. This programme includes his two 21st-century piano suites, Standing Stones and Mountains.

NEHH and Made in Scotland Present... Breabach

NEHH M Folk, Traditional

BBC Alba Folk Band of the Year, Breabach are ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, uniting deep Highland and Island traditions with innovative arrangements, songs and step dance. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com.

Aug

Aug

Aug

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

£7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

A Musical Celebration with Classical Chorus

Classical Chorus

RP Choral, Classical Hertfordshire-based adult choir showcase an uplifting programme of classical and musical theatre favourites for the first time at the Fringe! Classical Chorus regularly raise money for charity and enjoy performances across Europe.

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

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Musical Medicine with

Adam Holmes and

Adam Holmes

M Folk

Friends

An old soul on young shoulders, Edinburgh singer/songwriter combines masterful songwriting and a mellifluous, enchanting voice. Musical medicine to soothe the soul with Adam and special guests. 'Don't miss' (Folk Radio UK).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

National Youth Choir of Scotland

National Youth Choir of Scotland

U Choral, Classical

Experience the exceptional singing talent of the National Youth Choir of Scotland in this special concert.

St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)

B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2 Aug

£12.00 (£5.00)

NEHH and Lost Map Present...

Pictish Trail and Friends

NEHH M

Eigg-based independent label Lost Map celebrates its 10th year with performances from psych-pop impresario Pictish Trail, swampy folk-rock from L T Leif... and a special encore from a new collective band.

£20.00

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

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Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

NEHH Presents... An Evening of Joy

NEHH M

Francis Daulerio is a poet and teacher from Pennsylvania. Returning to Edinburgh with his newest collection of poetry, Francis Daulerio is bringing his collaborative An Evening of Joy series to Summerhall. Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

NEHH Presents... Auntie Flo (Live Set)

Revered jazz drummer Sarathy Korwar and global dance music pioneer Auntie Flo present their debut collaborative project – a bold sonic exploration of propulsive, tabla-infused rhythms and meditative synths and drones.

NEHH Presents... Kathryn Joseph

SAY award winner, Kathryn Joseph, returns to Summerhall's Dissection Room playing songs from her new album, For You Who Are the Wronged. An unmissable, intimate show from one of Scotland's premier artists.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

NEHH

Presents... London Astrobeat Orchestra Performs Talking Heads

The London Astrobeat Orchestra have ignited a movement where cult western band repertoires are blended with African influences in this special edition reworking the music of Talking Heads.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

NEHH Presents... Magic Nostalgic

Having led a bit of a nomadic existence since the closure of The Electric Circus in 2017, the club famed for its spinning wheel of musical categories returns to Summerhall.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Aug

NEHH Presents... Mull Historical Society

NEHH M

Colin MacIntyre is a multi award-winning musician, producer, author for adults and children, and playwright. He has released eight acclaimed albums to date, most notably under the moniker Mull Historical Society.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

NEHH Presents... The Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble

NEHH M

Glaswegian musician, producer, DJ and curator Rebecca Vasmant, leads a live ensemble featuring some of the movers and shakers of the new Scottish jazz scene.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

North Sea Gas

North Sea Gas

FL Acoustic, Traditional

Once again, North Sea Gas will take to the stage. With songs old and new and a fine array of instruments, light-hearted craic and three-part harmonies. An entertaining show is guaranteed. www.northseagas.co.uk

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug

19:00(3h) £16.50

NEHH Presents... The Soul Foundation

NEHH M

Are you ready to groove your stuff to Motown, a little Northern soul with a sprinkling of disco? Then hold on to your Detroit vinyl, as this band are right up your alley!

Summerhall (The Dissection Room) B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Aug

Northern Lights A Cappella's 10th B'day Bash: Top of the Bops

Northern Lights A Cappella

TFQ A cappella, Family-Friendly

You're invited! Having won the UK’s Open A Cappella

Competition in March, celebrate this award-winning group’s landmark year with an electrifying show of chart-toppers old and new.

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

The Notebook

The Songsmiths

FK A cappella

The University of Leeds A Cappella Society are back for round four... whether you love love, or hate love, we can guarantee that you will love our show! So get your tickets and join us on this journey!

£18.00

NEHH Presents... We Were Promised Jetpacks

NEHH M

Celebrated indie favourites We Were Promised Jetpacks return to Edinburgh for a hometown show. Known for their energetic performances, the band's sound is characterised by anthemic indie-rock, blending atmospheric guitars with heartfelt vocals.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room) B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

£18.00

NEHH Presents... Withered Hand

Edinburgh-based songwriter Withered Hand is back with his first new album in nine years. How To Love was recorded with Tony Doogan (Mogwai producer) in Glasgow, the new record features guests King Creosote and Kathryn Williams.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 Aug

£17.50

No Strings Attached Wind Band

No Strings Attached Wind Band

jP Live Music, Family-Friendly

Variety of music including musical theatre, movie themes, swing, and popular songs for all the family.

Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church (Main Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 329 G B4 2

Aug 24 20:00(50m) £5.00 (£0.00 C)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug

Nuadh-Òrain and Other Songs

Scottish Voices

j Classical, Poetry

Scottish Voices (ScottishVoices.org) and friends perform settings of poetry in Gaelic and English by Scottish contemporary composers and poets including the premiere of a new work by poet Aonghas MacNeacail and composer Margaret McAllister (MargaretMcAllister.org).

Scottish Arts Club (Scottish Arts Club Lounge (Concert))

B 0131 226 0000 V 310 G D2

NYCOS National Girls Choir

NYCOS National Girls Choir

U Choral, Classical

Join Scotland’s finest young singers and a superb jazz trio for Bob Chilcott’s Jazz Mass. Brilliant melodies, energetic music, you won’t fail to leave with a huge smile on your face. Conducted by Mark Evans.

St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)

B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2

Aug 7 19:30(1h30m) £12.00 (£5.00)

The Ostracised Guardian

Tenma and Gana Muthu / Voices from the South Showcase

NP Storytelling, World Music

A musical tribute to the village guardians who served as a unifying force. Part of Voices from the South Showcase. Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 10(1h)

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

TU A cappella, Family-Friendly

Out of the Blue – Oxford's internationally acclaimed a cappella group.

Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 14:30(1h) £10.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £16.50 (£15.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 14:30(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Out of the Blue Jazz Presents

The Great American Songbook

Out of the Blue Jazz

FU Jazz, Swing

Playing again, the swing jazz sensations will be performing the ever-popular Great American Songbook, a classic mix of great lyrics and great melodies with overly infectious swing rhythm.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 16-19 19:20(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00

The Oxford Gargoyles

The Oxford Gargoyles

U A cappella, Jazz

A smooth, classy, and technically dazzling show of jazz a cappella performed acoustically by students of the University of Oxford, with a set of songs by Chet Baker, The Beatles, Spandau Ballet, Duke Ellington and more!

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Paper Sparrows

Paper Sparrows

FU Acoustic, Folk

The alt-folk trio's distinctive sound centres on twin acoustic guitars with their stylish arrangements referencing the great folk-revivalists Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, as well as contemporary acts including Dave Rawlings and The Milk Carton Kids.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2 Aug

Paris: From Piaf to Pop

Christine Bovill K

A celebration of the Golden Age of French song and its evolution during the Swinging Sixties. Singing in both French and English, Christine Bovill honours Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg, Francoise Hardy and more. Loretto School Theatre (Loretto Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 512 G E6 2

£18.00

Paul Brown Sings Andy Williams

Paul Brown

FR Acoustic, Solo Show

A solo acoustic concert showcasing many of Andy Williams's greatest hits. Paul performs these timeless classics with his acclaimed classical guitar playing in a celebration of one of the world's greatest light music entertainers.

www.facebook.com/PaulBrownLIVE

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Paul Brown Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein

Paul Brown

FR Acoustic, Solo Show

Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote some of the finest songs for a golden age of musical theatre. Paul performs some of these timeless classics in a solo acoustic concert with his acclaimed classical guitar accompaniment.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 12 16:00(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

Paul Francis as Elvis Presley

Paul Thorpe

N Pop, Tribute

Paul entertains from curtain to encore. No obscure songs, just the hits we all remember, delivered with style and watched in awe. Elvis is dead... But if you still love him don't miss this show!

Philip Glass: The Hours

Mark Spalding

FKP Classical, Contemporary

The piano solo version of the award-winning soundtrack for the 2002 film The Hours, composed by Philip Glass, played by Scottish musician Mark Spalding.

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

Piano Favourites

William Alexander

R Classical

On his annual visit to the Fringe, William Alexander performs a piano recital of popular pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, Ravel and Liszt.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 15 21:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) Aug 23 18:15(1h30m) £20.00 (£15.00)

Persephone and the Ghost Brother

Guilherme Cosme

M

Experimental, Immersive

Ireland-based Brazilian singer-composer Guilherme Cosme presents Persephone and the Ghost Brother, a dark and immersive visual music experience which explores themes of mental health, sexuality and religious brainwashing.

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Piano Masterworks 2023

Charles Whitehead

j Classical, Live Music

New Zealand classical and jazz pianist Charles Whitehead returns to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Piano

Masterworks Recital: La Valse, featuring works by Mozart, Bartok, Schumann, Chopin, Ravel and jazz compositions by Coltrane, Coleman and Evans.

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

XAug 4-6 20:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 7-12 20:15(50m) £10.00

Perth Youth Orchestra

– Autumn Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra

R Classical

One of the UK's longest-established youth orchestras, conducted by Allan Young and featuring solo performers from within its own ranks, PYO has featured in Edinburgh during the Fringe for almost 50 years.

Aug

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28

Peter Seivewright {Pianoforte}

Performs a Chopin Recital

Peter Seivewright {pianoforte}

Fj Classical

Peter Seivewright's Chopin recital includes Chopin's own transcription of his Piano Concerto in E-minor for solo piano, a version which the composer himself frequently performed in public.

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 6 18:00(1h15m) £12.50 (£7.50) (£24.00 F)

Philip Glass: Piano Etudes

Mark Spalding

FKP Classical, Contemporary

A selection from The Twenty Etudes For Piano composed by Philip Glass between 1991 and 2013: these pieces occupy a uniquely representative place among the works of one of the world's leading composers.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

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Aug 10 12:30(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

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Piano Matinée:

From Classical to Contemporary Olga Riazantceva-Schwarz

FUP Classical, Contemporary

The pianist and composer, winner of several national and international competitions, will play an exciting program including pieces by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and Liardet, as well as her own compositions.

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room) B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Piano Music of Erik Satie

Peter Bream

FR

Prière; 6 Pièces Froides: 3 Airs à Faire Fuir; 3 Danses de Travers. 3 Embryons Dessèchés; 3 Gymnopédies. ‘Zen-like calm... takes us to another world... entrancing.’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com) www.peterbream.com

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Piano Recital by Marc

Corbett-Weaver 2023

Marc Corbett-Weaver

Fj Classical, Live Music

The internationally renowned classical pianist Marc Corbett-Weaver makes a welcome return to Edinburgh for a dazzling piano recital of great pianistic masterpieces, including the grandiose Bach/Busoni Chaconne and Beethoven's mighty Waldstein Sonata.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

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Pitchblenders Swing the Blues

Pitchblenders

K Swing, Blues

Pitchblenders swing quartet dishes up old-school blues and jazz. Christine Adams sings her favourite songs from the era of scandalous Harlem rent parties. With Dick Lee on reeds, guitarist Phil Adams and bassist Jerry Forde.

Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8

Planetarium Lates: Dark Side of the Moon

Dynamic Earth

N Immersive, Rock

The lunatics are in the dome! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's 1973 album, immerse yourself in modern, mesmeric 360° visuals with spectacular surround sound.

Dynamic Earth (Planetarium) B 0131 550 7800 V 315 G D6 2

18:30(1h) £20.00 (£18.00) Aug 4-5,8-12,15-19,22-26 19:30(1h) £20.00 (£18.00) Aug 4-5,8-12,15-19,22-26 20:30(1h) £20.00 (£18.00)

£16.00 (£14.00)

Poesie Geht Ohne Schuh (Poetry Walks Without Shoes)

Christoph Hilger and Janet de Vigne

TFLP Poetry

Poems of Rilke, Eichendorff and more set to music and performed by Christoph Hilger and Janet de Vigne – guitar, piano and voices.

The Polis (A Tribute to The Police)

The Polis N Rock, Live Music

Back by popular demand, Scotland's No. 1 Police tribute act return for another must-see Edinburgh Festival Fringe live music performance. Experience the raw energy and all the classic hits of The Police, live.

Press Start! A Live Video Game Music Adventure

Press Start!

FNP Jazz, Funk

From the iconic themes of Super Mario and Legend of Zelda, to the funky beats of Sonic and Persona 5, this gig has something for everyone!

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 6,14 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)

The Princesse de Polignac

Joan Busby (mezzo-soprano), Sarah De Bats (flute), Stephen Doughty (piano)

K Classical, Storytelling

A cornucopia of music and the extraordinary story of Winnaretta Singer, Princesse de Polignac, patron of the arts. Heir to the Singer sewing machine fortune, she supported the careers of Ravel, Fauré, Hahn, Falla and Debussy. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

The Progressive Campaign

Tim Hunter

FMP Historical, Storytelling

Independent Yorkshire MP William Wilberforce led the campaign to abolish the slave trade. Singer/songwriter Tim Hunter tells the fascinating story of the campaign, with songs and narration. 'Tim helps bring to life... Yorkshire's rich heritage' (Yorkshire Post).

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

The Prov Johnstone Band

The Prov Johnstone Band

FNP Live Music, Dance

The Prov Johnstone Band is an eclectic mix of musicians and music. An evening of raw energy, unbounded enthusiasm and some of the best soul, RnB and rock and roll music from the last 40 years.

Aug 14 21:00(1h30m) £25.00

Aug 17 13:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

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The Postcards (80s Indie Tribute)

The Postcards

N Rock, Pop

A unique set of your favourite classic songs from the coolest alternative bands. The Cure, Simple Minds, Echo & the Bunnymen, REM, Smiths, Joy Division etc. Sing and dance along with acclaimed, masterful vocals and trademark jangly guitars.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

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Prelude and Gigue

Anne-Isabel Meyer

j Classical, Acoustic

This talented London-based cellist performs the Preludes and Gigues from all the Bach Cello Suites in one lunchtime recital, in the stunning surroundings of St Cuthbert's Church. Come and be amazed.

St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)

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The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

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Pub Choir – This Worked At Home

Pub Choir

FN Comedy, Vocal

Pub Choir (from Australia) is the world's funniest, easiest music lesson. Got a mouth? You've passed the audition. Bring it, and Pub Choir will do the rest.

The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4

The Quiggs

Pernille and Stephen Quigg

j Acoustic, Folk

The Scottish/Danish folk duo are back at the AMC for an hour of the best of folksong and fine singing accompanied by guitar, bodhran and banjo. www.thequiggs.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

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Rave Pharos

FLP Live Music

Rave is an immersive journey into the depths of electronic music, featuring hypnotic beats, intricate textures, and haunting melodies. Using cutting-edge technology and innovative sound design, Pharos creates a sonic experience that will transport you to otherworldly realms.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room) B 0330 220

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

U Comedy, Classical

The RTO is invigorated to the extent that we may no longer be terrible and thus disappoint fans. Come and judge for yourselves!

St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)

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The Red-Hot Roots of Jazz

Tenement Jazz Band

FR Jazz, Blues

Returning with a hot new set, the band delve deeper into the archive and continue their exploration of the roots of jazz, ragtime and blues. Winner of Best Band, Scottish Jazz Awards 2022.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 12,19-20,26-27 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00

Rhapsody in Chicago Blues

by

Pianist Tim Barton

SoundZChicago.online

FQ Classical, Blues

A 60-minute classical, jazz and Chicago blues solo piano recital with engaging commentary about the pieces. Hear virtuoso pianist Tim Barton's five-star performance from ragtime/boogie to Chopin, Debussy, Gershwin and jazz originals.

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

Aug 4-5 19:00(1h) £25.00 (£20.00) (£60.00 F)

Aug 6 16:00(1h) £25.00 (£20.00) (£60.00 F)

Richard Michael Plays

The Great American

Richard Michael

Fj Jazz, Acoustic

Songbook

Pianist Richard Michael brings a lifetime's experience to his unique interpretations of the music of Gershwin, Porter, Bacharach and Brubeck. Expect new insights into great songs played with virtuosity, style and humour.

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 11-13 18:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SUDC) (£20.00 F)

Riddell Fiddles on Tour

Riddell Fiddles

FU Acoustic, Folk

Fiddles and guitars with a wee touch of percussion (including spoons) bring to life toe-tapping rhythms and tunes by Scottish Borders based Riddell Fiddles – now in their 20th year of bringing musical mayhem around Scotland.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 12,19 14:30(1h) £10.00 (£5.00)

Aug

Rikki Morgan as Elton John

Rikki Morgan as Elton John

FN Pop, Tribute

Elton John tribute Rikki Morgan takes you on a rollercoaster ride through four decades of Elton classics. Ricky superbly recreates the style, feel and incredible flamboyant energy of Sir Elton himself.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

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£20.00 (£15.00)

The Rising: The UK's No 1 Tribute to Springsteen and the E Street Band

The Rising FN Rock, Live Music

This dynamic seven-piece band return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the 12th year to play the back catalogue and the latest album!

The Liquid Room (The Liquid Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 276 G D4 Aug

£15.00

Robert Schumann: Myrthen

Coro 23 with Jamie Lang (piano)

R Classical, Vocal

Join young soloists Lesley Bruce, soprano, Holly Gowen, mezzo-soprano, John Hails, tenor, Matthew Fulton-Peebles, bass-baritone, and pianist Jamie Lang as they perform Robert Schumann's romantic song-cycle Myrthen, written in 1840 as a wedding gift for Clara.

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

Rock Choir Live

Rock Choir

U Contemporary, Pop

Following sell-out runs from 2017-2019, national phenomenon Rock Choir – the UK’s largest contemporary choir – returns with an explosive repertoire of fun, uplifting pop and chart songs performed by Rock Choir Members from across the UK. theSpaceTriplex

The Romantic Piano

Alan Graham

FKP Classical

Major works by Schumann (Carnival Scenes from Vienna) and Liszt (Benediction de Dieu dans la solitude) preceded by shorter works from Grainger, Greig, Scriabin and Albeniz. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Romy Wymer

Romy Wymer

Fj Acoustic, Folk

'Brand-new music for a very old instrument' – after her Fringe debut last year, harp player and composer Romy Wymer is back with a show full of tunes about the mundane joys of life. www.romywymer.com

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room) B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug

Roshven

Allan MacDonald and Ronald MacDonald

FUP Traditional, Acoustic Òrain agus port no dhà aig cèilidh còmhla ri Raghnall agus Ailean – join Ronald and Allan MacDonald (and friends) for a cèilidh of Gaelic, Scottish, and Irish tunes and songs. www.rmacd.com/fringe23

Aug

Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church (Main Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 329 G B4 2

Rossini Stabat Mater

Coro Edina

FUP Choral, Classical

Church goes to the opera in this passionate setting of the Stabat Mater. Sometimes dark and brooding, sometimes energetic, Rossini's hymn to Mary is pure theatre from start to finish.

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

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Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society N Folk

Scottish tunes played on bagpipes, performed by groups of players and solo: marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, jigs, piobaireachd, and songs.

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Rules Schmules – How To Be Jew-ish

Suzie Depreli

UP Storytelling, New Writing

Suzie Depreli – not a typically Jewish name, is it? – brings you one woman's passive aggressive mission to educate the world on how to keep your identity without losing your sanity.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

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Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

Cathedral Clergy and Choir

R Choral

Sacred Arts Festival 2023 Opening Service Sung Eucharist celebrated in accordance with the Scottish Liturgy of 1982. Music: Byrd Mass for Five Voices. Preacher: Canon Marion Chatterley, Vice-Provost.

St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2 Aug

Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at St Vincent's Stockbridge

Paul Gudgin and the Choir of the Robin Chapel

R Choral

Choral Evensong sung by the choir of the Robin Chapel, Director Paul Gudgen. Music: Macmillan, O Radiant Dawn; Stanford, Canticles in A; Britten, Festival Te Deum. Donations invited. All welcome.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

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Sacred

Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk

Alexander Macnamee, Carlo Massimo, Viktor Seifert and Lucy Whiteside

R Classical, New Writing

Composing Sacred Music: A New Generation. New compositions by four of Edinburgh’s youngest composers – Alexander Macnamee, Carlo Massimo, Viktor Seifert and Lucy Whiteside – with a choir directed by Calum Robertson. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul's John Kitchen MBE R Classical

Rising to the Life Immortal: Organ Music for Easter and Ascension. Organ recital by John Kitchen MBE, Director of Music at Old Saint Paul’s and Edinburgh City Organist. Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)

8

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul's Church Choir

Duruflé Requiem: Life and Death in Music with Poetry. A compelling combination of poetry and music with the outstanding Choir of Old Saint Paul’s directed by John Kitchen MBE.

Church (Church)

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St John's Princes Street

Calum Robertson (clarinet) and Sally Carr (soprano)

Vocal Songs of Displacement. Lori Laitman’s settings of I Never Saw Another Butterfly and Ocean of Eternity with Calum Robertson (clarinet) and Sally Carr (soprano). In conjunction with the Just Festival. Just Festival at St John's (Church at St John's) B

28 Aug

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral Schola Cantorum sings the music of Paul Mealor

R Classical, Spoken Word

Where there is charity and love: Schola Cantorum sings the music of Paul Mealor, with this acclaimed composer in conversation about his work and inspiration with Michael Ferguson, Director of Music.

B 07901 782482 V 86 G C5 2

St Mary's Catholic Cathedral (St Mary's Catholic Cathedral)

Aug 14 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£5.00 C)

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Michael and All Saints

Sandy Chenery with St Michael and All Saints Choir

R Classical, Choral

In Robes of White. Victoria’s famous motet O Quam Gloriosum provides the centrepiece of this lunchtime recital by the Choir of St Michael’s and All Saints directed by Sandy Chenery.

B 0131 226 0000 V 95 G F3 2

St Michael and All Saints (St. Michael and All Saints Church)

Aug 14 13:10(40m) £10.00 (£5.00 C)

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Vincent's Stockbridge

Howe Street Band under Les Shankland

R Classical, Historical

God’s Craftsmen. Howe Street Band under Les Shankland presents Bach’s Cantata 150, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich and Handel’s Chandos Anthem, Let God Arise. Works of outstanding brilliance.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

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Aug 17 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£5.00 C)

Sako Wana

Sako Wana and Djankafro Band

Fj Acoustic, Traditional

Colourful groove for a festive trip to West Africa mixing pulsating rhythms from traditional Mandinka instruments (ngonie, balafon). A transformed vision of the world in the Bwaba, Dioula, Moore languages advocates love, peace and solidarity for a better world.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

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Sally McGreevy:

A Girl Called Dusty Springfield

Sally McGreevy

NP Storytelling, Live Music

Dusty epitomised the sound of the 60s whether singing swing, soul or ballads. Join skilled storyteller and vocalist Sally, and her trio, to hear the Dusty classics alongside the story of her life.

Samba Sene and Diwan

Samba Sene and Diwan

TFN World Music

Exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat rhythms, with undercurrents of ska, rock, Senegalese soul; impassioned vocals, infectious guitar licks, irresistible dance grooves. 'Must-see' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Blistering tequila sunrise of a gig' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated) B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Sax Appeal 2023

The Hume Saxophone Quartet

FRP

Enjoy a relaxing hour away from the Fringe frenzy with Scotland’s popular Hume Saxophone Quartet. An enthusiastic mix of light jazz, classics, ragtime and easy-listening music. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Schubertiad

Alasdair Cameron

RP Classical

Schubert's sonata in B-flat, D960 is a great masterpiece. It has a wide range of expression, great depth of feeling, drama and lyricism.

artSpace@StMarks (Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Scottish Meditation Orchestra

– Piano Meditations

Matthew Shiel (piano) and Scottish Meditation Orchestra

FUP Classical

Join us in a collective trance state as we explore the connection between music, meditation and mental health with live orchestra (5th only), piano, tea ceremonies, bells and guided meditation. Includes complimentary herbal tea. Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

Aug 5 19:30(1h) £19.50 (£14.50) (£5.00 SUDC) (£38.00 F)

Simply Rod Stewart

Simply Rod Stewart

Fj Pop, Tribute

An outstanding, uncanny tribute to Rod Stewart and largely considered one of the top tribute acts to Sir Rod. Simply put, if you love Rod Stewart you will love Simply Rod Stewart.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

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Aug 17 18:15(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

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Aug 11 20:00(1h) £19.50 (£14.50) (£5.00 SUDC) (£38.00 F)

Scottish

Sessions:

The Story of Scottish Pop Music

Elsa Jean McTaggart

TFU Pop, Storytelling

This show takes you through the years of Scottish pop from the 1960s until now. From Deacon Blue, The Proclaimers and Runrig, to Amy MacDonald, KT Tunstall, Del Amitri and more. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4 18:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 5-26 18:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia Leader Richard Gratwick, Conductor Neil Mantle MBE

R Classical

A Festival of Elgar! Overture In the South (Alassio) opus 50. Sea Pictures, opus 37 (soloist Jess Dandy). Symphony No.1 in Ab major, opus 55. Join us in our celebration of our greatest composer. Experience it live!

Siren Songs:

Jacqui

Dankworth in Concert

Jacqui Dankworth

FKP Vocal, Jazz

Join renowned vocalist Jacqui Dankworth for an unforgettable evening of music, with classic songs by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Jacques Brel, Burt Bacharach, Ewan MacColl and many others.

28

Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)

Siskin Green

Siskin Green

Fj Folk, Acoustic

Contemporary Scottish folk trio, drawing on themes of faith, feminism and justice. They weave close harmony singing with evocative folk instrumentation: sharing protest songs, re-imagined hymns, and their own material in a sound that’s both earthy and ethereal.

St

and St George's West, George St

St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary)

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Aug 27 19:30(2h) £16.00 (£14.00) (£8.00 S) Free entry for under-18s

Scottish Traditional Music – Old and New

The Whistlebinkies

Fj Acoustic, Folk

Come and enjoy our blend of Scottish traditional instruments! In decades of developing our sound we've brought together fiddles, concertina, clarsach, wire-strung harp, flute, smallpipes and sidedrum. Now we're revisiting the Fringe!

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artSpace@StMarks (Church)

Aug 16 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£40.00 F)

Semi-Toned Presents: Castaway

Semi-Toned

RP A cappella, Comedy

All-male a cappella sensation Semi-Toned presents a brand-new show! Join the boys in this musical extravaganza as they try to escape a desert island in their trademark witty style, alongside tight harmonies, sensational soloists and brilliant beatboxing!

Six String Stories

Taj Wyzgowski

K Blues, Jazz

Taj Wyzgowski has played guitar with Jack Bruce, John Martyn, Bonnie Raitt and Daryl Hall. In this show, he performs an eclectic mix of his own tunes, interpretations of his favourite music and off-the-beaten-track oddities.

2

Soft Shoe Skiffle Band

Soft Shoe Skiffle Band

U Pop, Folk

Join us for a fun trip down memory lane. Hear again pop and folk hits like: Putting on the Style, Amazing Grace, My Old Man's a Dustman, Wild Rover, Hello Mary Lou, Nobody's Child and more.

Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28

Aug 21-22 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 16:05(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band

The Sensational David Bowie

Tribute Band

FN Rock, Tribute

Witness first-hand all of the glamour, passion, excitement and sheer electric atmosphere of the archetypal 1970s Bowie experience. If you want to connect with Major Tom and be mesmerised by Ziggy, look no further.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 10,18 21:30(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) Aug 16,21 21:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

Aug 26 18:15(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

Solo Cello Recital: Bach and More

Christine Hurley – Cello

Fj Classical

Enjoy Bach's expressive, contemplative Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major and discover Domenico Gabrielli's bright Ricerari, possibly the first music written for solo cello.

Jonathan Grove.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 0131 226 0000 V 197 G B3 2 Aug 25 13:00(1h) £10.00 (£5.00)

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Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: André Cebrian, Flute and Irene Alfageme, Piano

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

j Classical

Stunning music with Gypsy roots, by Haydn, Bartók, Sarasate, Doppler, Falla, Liszt, and Rimsky-Korsakov, among others. Enjoy an afternoon of heartrending nostalgic melodies and glittering dances.

Northesk Parish Church (Church)

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Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Maximiliano Martin, Clarinet and Scott Mitchell, Piano

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

j Classical

A fantastic recital of music ranging from the Gallic charm of Poulenc to the beautiful romanticism of late Brahms and the impressionistic colours of Debussy.

Songs of the Isles: Scottish Inspirations

Christine Rutledge and David Gompper

KP Classical, Folk

Violist Christine Rutledge and composer/pianist David Gompper return to the Festival Fringe to present a programme of Scottish-inspired works by Bantock, Forsyth, McEwen, Gál, and arrangements of traditional Scottish folk songs.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 5 12:30(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 SDO) Aug 6 14:30(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 SO)

Songs of the Mediterranean

Aitor Sorozabal and Kristina Kebet

FjP Classical, Vocal

A musical journey from Greece to Spain. Tenor Aitor Sorozabal and pianist Kristina Kebet present a programme of art song featuring Manuel de Falla and Paolo Tosti among many other Mediterranean composers.

Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)

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B 0131 226 0000 V 517 G C6 2 Aug

Aug 19 15:00(1h15m) £15.00

Northesk Parish Church (Church)

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Su-a Lee, Cello and Hamish Napier, Piano, Flute and Voice

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

j Classical

SCO cellist Su-a Lee performs with one of Scotland’s busiest and multi-faceted folk musicians Hamish Napier, offering original compositions as well as classic Bach.

Northesk Parish Church (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 517 G C6 2

The Song of the Ice

Steve Garrett

Fj Contemporary, Science and Technology

Climate signals, ice quakes and earth history from leading polar scientists – inspiring innovative new music, animation and beautiful images, combined to tell the story of the life of the Antarctic ice sheet.

Songs Without Words

Simon Kempston and Paul Tasker

TFN Acoustic, Folk

Two of Scotland's foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston and Paul Tasker, combine their unique talents to present their new, original instrumental works together. An eclectic show crammed with incredible music – no guitar lover should miss this.

The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)

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The Sorries

The Sorries

TU Folk, Traditional

The Sorries are delighted to be returning to Riddle’s Court – where their Fringe began – with another fine selection of Scottish traditional songs. 'Deliciously infectious... riotous fun' SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). 'Authentic, lively and hugely, hugely enjoyable' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 15-16 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Song Over Scotland

Professor David Purdie and Robyn Stapleton

j Traditional, Talk

Robyn Stapleton, a BBC traditional singer of the year, and historian Professor David Purdie trace the history of the Scottish nation through its linguistic and musical heritage in words, songs and glorious on-screen images.

Scottish Arts Club (Scottish Arts Club Lounge (Concert)) B 0131 226 0000 V 310 G D2

Aug 23-25 12:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.50)

Songs from the Last Page

Gareth Williams

FK Storytelling

A performance of original music from acclaimed composer/ songwriter Gareth Williams, lyrically transforming iconic final lines from Scottish fiction into brand-new literary chamberpop songs. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Aug

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

The Sorries at the Bar

The Sorries

N Folk, Traditional

The duo sing, play and banter their way through a different selection of great old Scottish tunes at the Jazz Bar. 'A must for lovers of Scots songs' SSSS (EdinburghSpotlight.com). 'Genuinely funny' (FringeReport.com).

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

The Soul Kings

The Soul Kings

FN Soul, Pop

Performing a set of the biggest soul, Motown and disco hits from the 60s and 70s, The Soul Kings with their wrap-around sunglasses and shimmering suits will take you to a boogie wonderland!

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28 Rb

Aug 14-15,17-18 19:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug

Sound of Seventeen Big Band

Aug

Celebrates

the Golden Era of Big-Band Music

Sound of Seventeen

Fj Jazz, Swing

Swinging numbers from the 1940s to present day, performed by this classic 17-piece jazz orchestra. From Basie to Beatles, this will get your toes tapping.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

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Soundbone Plays Led Zeppelin

Chris Greive

N Rock, Jazz

This extraordinary trio approaches the Led Zep cannon as devoted fans, paying homage to the massive riffs and weight of the originals by bringing a 'Living Loving...' prog-jazz approach to every song.

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

£13.00 (£10.00)

Sounds of Simon, The Music of

Paul Simon

Night Owl Shows

FUP Tribute, Live Music

From his time in Simon and Garfunkel to his solo hits, journey with the greatest songwriter of the 20th century! Sound of Silence, The Boxer, 50 Ways, Call Me Al and more. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

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Sounds of St Cecilia's:

Cantare Suonare

Jess Rucinski, Gerry McDonald, John Kitchen

FR Classical

The critically acclaimed team of McDonald and Kitchen join soprano Jess Rucinski for cantatas with obbligato woodwind by Vivaldi, Handel and Mancini and Scarlatti solos featuring the 1728 Hitchcock spinet. 'Pure delight' (Scotsman).

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SC) (£20.00 F)

Sounds of St Cecilia's:

Capricci Armonici

Gordon Ferries

FR Classical

Early guitarist Gordon Ferries makes a welcome return to St Cecilia's with a beautiful programme featuring suites by the 17th-century Italian composer Ludocvico Roncalli, alongside Spanish dances by the great Spanish guitarist Gaspar Sanz.

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2 Aug

15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SC) (£20.00 F)

Sounds of St Cecilia's:

Dominika Maszczynska

Dominika Maszczynska

FR Classical

Harpsichordist Dominika Maszczynska presents a programme of poetic and virtuosic pieces on the doublemanual harpsichord by Luigi Baillon, including music by French composers (Rameau, Forqueray, Couperin) and CPE Bach.

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Aug 16 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SC) (£20.00 F)

Sounds of St Cecilia's: Shackleton Memorial Concert, The Vauxhall Band

Basset-Horn Trio

Katherine Spencer, Sarah Thurlow, Fiona Mitchell, Vauxhall Band Basset-Horn Trio

FR Classical

Used by Mozart and his contemporaries, the basset horn featured at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens when the Czech trio of Messrs Dworschak, David and Springer visited London in 1791. St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Aug 4 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SC) (£20.00 F)

Sounds of St Cecilia's: Spinacino Consort

Spinacino Consort

FR Classical

An exciting programme of some of the finest music from Renaissance Italy. Inspired by the musical melting-pot created by Isabella d’Este, an environment that inspired some of the most beautiful music ever composed.

St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Aug 19 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 SC) (£20.00 F)

Sounds of the 80s Night Owl Shows

FUP Tribute, Theatre

Venture into an era of aspiration, excess and innovation. The award-winning Night Owl Shows journey through the decade that revolutionised pop, fashion and society, with hits from stars such as Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince.

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

Soundtrack of a Breakup Illuminations A Cappella

FjP A cappella, Family-Friendly

Love, heartbreak, comedy... and music accompanying these feelings: something all relationships see. Let us take you through the ultimate playlist of relationship gone wrong as we sing a cappella through the classic stages of a relationship.

The Spirit and the Light

Rock Festival Choir – Alnwick's Chamber Choir

FR Choral, A cappella

Rock Festival Choir returns to the Fringe with an inspirational, spine-tingling programme of 20th and 21st-century choral classics from Tippett, Chilcott and Lauridsen celebrating the Spirit and the Light.

Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

Aug 11 17:00(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28

Aug 12 17:00(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00)

A Spoonful of Songs

Searchlight Theatre Company

FR Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

Featuring West End performers, this family-friendly musical concert will take you on a journey through some of the most iconic songs from films like Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Prince of Egypt.

Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28

Aug 17-18 17:45(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£20.00 F)

Steve Tilston

Steve Tilston

FK Acoustic, Folk

One of our most celebrated songsmiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and quite superb guitar playing could be noone else. Celebrating 50+ years on the road.

Aug 22

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

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The Stuff of Legends: The Songs of Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole

The Spatz Trio

K Swing

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

£11.00 (£9.50) (£32.00 F)

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra U Jazz, Swing

The South London Jazz Orchestra dazzles you with big-band favourites from the whole history of jazz – as well as some more surprising choices – in an afternoon of funk, Latin, swing and much more.

Celebrating two musical icons, paying homage to their hits, both in melody and lyrics. Musically polished, relaxing and informative. Pure nostalgia. Valvona & Crolla (Valvona & Crolla) B 0131 556 6066 V 67 G B5 8 Aug

Sublime to Ridiculous

Calton Consort

UP Choral, A cappella

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 25 16:30(1h30m) £12.50 (£8.50) (£28.00 F)

Calton Consort chamber choir return to the Fringe with a concert of nonsense and beauty. Featuring music by Ola Gjeilo, Thea Musgrave, Eric Whitacre, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi and others. Directed by Rory Wilson.

Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

B 0131 226 0000 V 329 G B4 2

Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church (Main Hall)

Aug 26 19:00(2h15m) £12.50 (£8.50) (£28.00 F)

SpiceWorld – The Tribute

SpiceWorld FN Pop, Tribute

The girl-power show is here! Enjoy a show of all your favourite Spice Girls hits including Wannabe, Spice Up Your Life, Say You'll Be There and more! The second half includes other girl band hits.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 9 21:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00)

Aug 22 21:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Summerhall's Closing Party: Maranta Present... Microsteria

NEHH N

Welcome to Microsteria. Where the micro is made massive. Join your host's Maranta in this phantasmagorical event of electronic music, visual art, film, costume and performance.

Audio and visual collaborators TBA!

Aug 27 22:00(5h) £14.00

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Summerhall (The Dissection Room)

Aug

Summerhall's Opening Party: NEHH Presents... Optimo Espacio with Eyes of Others

NEHH M

JD Twitch and JG Wilkes return to Summerhall with another eclectic and euphoric session, with the special guest slot filled by Edinburgh's own Eyes of Others.

Summerhall (The Dissection Room) B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Sundown Swing

Sundown Swing

FU Swing, Jazz

Fabulous 16-piece Sundown Swing return to the Fringe with fantastic big-band instrumentals and vocals from 1930s-40s onwards. Enjoy a feast of foot-tapping favourites from this talented band including classics from Glenn Miller and his contemporaries.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

£12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)

SUSPS: The A Cappella ‘Friends’ Show

The Bristol Suspensions

FR A cappella, Musical Comedy

After their sell-out 2022 run, The Bristol Suspensions will tell a story of friendship using chart-topping hits, funky choreography and top-class vocals. Where Friends meets Pitch Perfect, could this show BE any greater?!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Sweet Nothings Present: Murder on the Stage Floor

Sweet Nothings A Cappella

FUP A cappella, Family-Friendly

Exeter's award-winning all-female a cappella group take to the stage with sensational singing, dancing and an enticing murder mystery. Join the Sweet Nothings on a journey as we find out whodunnit.

Tales of Transatlantic Freedom

Yard Heads International presents Andrea Baker and Howard Moody

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

£9.00 (£7.00) (£30.00 F)

Symphonic Highlights

Alafia Ensemble

TFUP International, Classical Symphonic music usually needs over 100 players to realise. Alafia Ensemble manages it with just six. Experience the orchestra in miniature with strings, woodwinds, the more unusual piano, and even less usual mandolin, with arrangements by Leonardo Pedroza.

Fj Theatre, Artist(s) of Colour

'The audience rose as one to their feet at the finale – this is a stunning piece of work, an enthralling encounter with these award-winning artists' SSSSS (MusicalTheatreReview.com). Part of Scotland's 2023 showcase, MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 �

XAug 15 20:55(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 16-19 20:55(1h10m) £14.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Tam Lin: A Future Tale

Kirsty Law, Kirsty Logan and Esther Swift

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

£15.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SUDC) (£32.00 F)

Symphonix Rock Orchestra Live!

Symphonix Rock Orchestra

MP Rock, Live Music

Scotlands Symphonix Rock Orchestra brings together

25 top musicians as strings, brass, rock band, vocalists and choreographed choir. Performing Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine, Metallica, AC/DC, Coldplay, Toto, Prince, Queen and much much more...

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 12 15:00(1h15m) £17.00 (£15.00) (£60.00 F)

Aug 12 19:30(1h15m) £17.00 (£15.00) (£60.00 F)

FK New Writing, Storytelling

The ballad of Tam Lin reimagined in a dystopian Scotland, exploring bodily autonomy, reproductive rights and sexual freedom. Original harp music, storytelling and song build a modern story on the bones of ancient wisdom.

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Aug 6,13,20,23,27 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Terre Aurora Engine jP

Blending collected sounds of nature with harp, voice, piano and French horn, Aurora Engine presents a series of environmentally inspired electroacoustic compositions. Expect pitch-shifting blackbirds, rhythmic honey bees and ocean soundscapes amongst beautiful, beguiling songs. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 Aug

This Old Cello Box

William Jack

R Classical, Folk

South Australian musician/songwriter William Jack presents a free (non-ticketed) multi-style, solo cello performance in the heart of Edinburgh. Encounter your favourite tunes dismantled and reimagined (from Bach to The Beatles and beyond), plus electrifying original compositions.

St Giles' Cathedral (Cathedral)

B 0131 226 0000 V 187 G D4 2

Aug 12 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Tinderbox Orchestra

Tinderbox Collective

FQ Contemporary, New Writing

Bringing together rappers and singers with soaring strings, heavy brass, woodwind and a thundering backline. Packed with original music, movement and unexpected collaborations, Tinderbox's new show transforms Edinburgh’s iconic Central Library into a unique new music venue. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Edinburgh Central Library (Reference Library)

B 0131 226 0000 V 462 G D4

Aug 3-5,10-12,17-19 20:00(1h) £15.00 (£11.00) (£48.00 F)

Tom Clelland Accompanied by Wendy Weatherby

Tom Clelland and Wendy Weatherby

FK Acoustic, Folk

'Excellent storytelling and country/folksy finger picking' (List). 'The Van Gogh of songwriting, Tom painted pictures of death, mayhem, beauty, love along with a measure of tongue-in-cheek humour.' (Glasgow Festival of Songwriting).

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2 Aug

Tom Jones Tribute

Tom Jones Tribute

FN Pop, Tribute

With all the mannerisms and the voice of the living legend, this show celebrates all the classic songs, including Delilah, What’s New Pussycat?, Sex Bomb, She’s a Lady and It’s Not Unusual. Not to be missed!

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2 Aug

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

£20.00 (£15.00)

Tom Robinson: Up Close and Personal Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FNP Solo Show, Spoken Word

An hour of classic songs and scurrilous stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry – with intimate performances of vintage hits including War Baby, Glad To Be Gay and 2-4-6-8 Motorway.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Tree Woman Tales

Holly Penfield

jP Live Music, Solo Show

Holly Penfield's collection of original songs is a heady fusion of blues, rock and pop. Wild anthems, heartfelt ballads, dancing. An energetic performance celebrating the beauty of nature, darkness, love and light, through powerful songwriting and storytelling.

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

Aug 4-28 17:30(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Trouble In Mind: 100 Years of the Blues

Charlie Wood

TFNP Blues

Memphis-born singer/songwriter/pianist Charlie Wood takes you on a live listening tour through the Blues. Featuring songs by Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, BB King and many more.

Argyle Cellar Bar (Argyle Cellar Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 293 G G4

Aug 6-28 17:00(1h) £15.00 (£10.00)

The Jazz Bar (Partially Seated)

B 0131 226 0000 V 57 G E5

Aug 6,8,15 14:30(1h)

Up Close with the Blues

Giles Robson (Harmonica and Vocals) featuring Sandy Tweeddale (Guitar)

NP Blues, Live Music

Award-winning international blues star Giles Robson, one of the greatest living blues harmonica virtuosos, showmen and singers, is joined in an intimate setting (30 people) by Edinburgh's finest blues guitar player Sandy Tweeddale. Ryrie's Bar (Ryries Upstairs) B 0774 002 6308 V 501 G E1

Venice without the Stains

Elspeth McVeigh and Tiffany Vong Fj

Lully, Vivaldi, Handel: Elspeth McVeigh's hauntingly pure voice, Tiffany Vong on museum harpsichord. 'Her singing... storytelling quality... takes the listener on a metaphorical journey' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'An oasis of calm... perfect diction... gentle manner' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). St Cecilia's Hall (The Concert Room)

B 0131 650 2600 V 77 G D5 2

Aug

Voices of Lions Alumni

Voices of Lions Alumni

FR Choral, A cappella

The outstanding youth male-voice choir's 10th anniversary; singers from the last 10 years get together for a special run, looking back at previous performances, with some new treats. Stunning choral music; classics from all genres. Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)

Aug 17 21:20(1h) £17.50

Travel with Song!

ChorAlchemy

RP Choral

Travel Europe with ChorAlchemy, through six centuries of glorious choral music! Join Voices Girls Choir and Derby City

Singers to enjoy the celebration, with sacred, art song, folk and more. www.voiceschoirderby.co.uk / www.derbycitysingers.weebly.com

Aug 18-20 14:30(1h) £8.00

B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8

Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations

Vox Stars

R Vocal, Pop

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4 28

Aug 19 20:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2

Aug 20 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Award-winning show celebrates aspiring singers through the music of their idols. Presenting a mix of voices from the soulful to the powerful. Featuring popular music from legends and divas, pop, retro, disco, Disney and film. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 19:50(55m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Canongate Kirk (Canongate Kirk)

B 0131 226 0000 V 60 G D6 28

Aug 21 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Weep Not For Me Carpe Diem Productions

FjP Classical, Choral

Nominated for Best Composer in the Fringe (MTM: UK Awards) for Sailing to Tomorrow, Peter D Robinson brings a new setting of the Passion. For choir, tenor and alto soloists, this powerful work stirs the soul.

The Willow Trio

The Willow Trio

FR Acoustic, Folk

Clarsach group The Willow Trio presents a programme of Gaelic music and original compositions alongside selections from their latest project The Swan of Salen.

www.thewillowtrio.co.uk

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

Aug 24-25 20:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 U) (£20.00 F)

Aug 26 16:30(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 U) (£20.00 F)

What The Veck? Songs in the Key of Strife!

Tom Veck

TFMP Musical Comedy, Comedy

Tom Veck brings charm and warmth to a show where relatable domestic ditties, stories from his past and the confessions of strangers will have you on the edge of your seat.

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 16 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£8.00)

You Can't Stop the Beat

Avalon

NP Musical Theatre, Pop

Ladies, gents, it’s the moment you've all waited for! Fringe's ultimate musical theatre party night has arrived. Anything Goes, so Come Defy Gravity and belt out your favourite showtunes. Mamma Mia, this will be big.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5

2

When Judas Met John – Songs of Dylan and Lennon

Brothers Broke

TFj Acoustic, Blues

A unique and personal arrangement of the music of Dylan and Lennon, performed around a story of the influence and respect that each artist had for the other.

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 Aug

You Can't Win Every Time

Simon Kempston

TFNP Acoustic, Folk

Simon Kempston is a unique Scottish talent, showcasing timeless songwriting with a universal appeal. These intimate hometown concerts highlighting his critically acclaimed new album are unmissable. 'One of Scotland’s very best singer-songwriters’ (Herald).

The Royal Oak (Royal Oak Lounge)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

The Whitney Houston Story

Night Owl Shows

TFR Pop, Live Music

New to the Night Owl collection, Cleopatra Higgins presents the story of Whitney Houston documenting one of music’s most iconic voices. Includes hits I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You and Higher Love.

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

£16.00 (£15.00) (£54.00 F)

The Who Live Hits – A Tribute

Who's Better Who's Best

FL Rock, Live Music

An Amazing Journey through the finest songs of The Who, performed as they were in their heyday, blending the raw power of their live act with the intricate arrangements of their recorded tracks.

B 0131 226 0000 V 309 G E5

The A Club at the Merchants Hall (Main Hall)

B 0124 183 0770 V 112 G C3 2

Aug 9 18:15(1h30m) £20.00 (£15.00)

Who Walks This Path

Soul Circus

TFUP Storytelling, Family-Friendly

Interactive storytelling with original music and improvisation about loss, community, our human need for connection, and the pain and humour of the journey, woven together with laughter and soul work. Walk this path with us!

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

XAug 4-5 11:45(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12 11:45(45m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 UC) (£28.00 F)

Aug

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents The Conservatory at The Harker School

FK Contemporary, Theatre

Follow a quirky group of pre-teens as they compete to win a regional spelling bee while trying to navigate the pitfalls of adolescence. Hilarious and sweet.

Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295

28

35MM: A Musical Exhibition Musicality

L Musical Theatre, Photography

Hold still... focus... for there is life... Musicality return with a song cycle that is eccentric, haunting and wonderfully curious. Each song sprung from a photograph, with a mix of horror, comedy and an unmissable score.

in The Vault (The Annexe)

0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

2020 The Musical Fit The Mould Productions UP

Musical Theatre, Theatre

You think you know this story. You don't. From the stages of London to the shelves of Lidl, care homes to the doors of Number 10 – this heart-warming show-stopper celebrates human resilience and everyday heroes.

The Addams Family

– A New Musical Forth Children's Theatre

Tj Comedy, Musical Theatre

Award-winning Forth Children's Theatre return for their 42nd year at the Fringe with their spooky, kooky production of The Addams Family. 'Ludicrously talented young performers' (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'FCT has done it again' (CorrBlimey.co.uk).

Aug 5-6,8-12

Broughton High School (Main Theatre)

B 07415 082493 V 318 G B1 2

The Addams Family

The Musical School Edition

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Oak Grove High School Theatre

FK Family-Friendly, Theatre

The Addams Family School Edition is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, and features an original story where Wednesday Addams has fallen in love!

After The Act

(A Section 28 Musical)

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 R

Aug 14-17,21-24 15:55(1h20m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 18-20,25-27 15:55(1h20m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Absolutely Iconic

The Bohemians Lyric Opera Company

FU Musical Theatre, Cabaret

The Bohemians share their most iconic musical theatre songs. Featuring music from Priscilla, Rocky Horror, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, An American in Paris, Prince of Egypt, Bat Out of Hell, Sunshine on Leith and We Will Rock You.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2 Aug

Acceptance Pending

Gabriel McDerment with Friends from NYU and the Broadway Community

FLP Musical Theatre, New Writing

As Andrea, a high school senior, fights through the daunting US college application process, she is met with the harsh reality of the student mental health crisis. Cast features university students from NYU and the NYC area.

Breach Theatre co-produced by New Diorama, in association with Traverse TFL LGBTQ+, Verbatim

A new musical about pride, protest... and abseiling lesbians. Twenty years after Section 28, Breach Theatre sing and dance on its grave. 'This musical feels exceptional... Wonderful performances' SSSS (Guardian).

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 3 19:00 (1h30m) £17.00 (£12.00) XAug 5 18:00 (1h30m) £17.00 (£12.00)

Aug 6,9,16,24 22:00 (1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 8,13,20,23 19:00 (1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 10,17,25 10:00 (1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 11,15,18,26 13:00 (1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 12,19,22,27

(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

After This Plane Has Landed Exit Productions

TFKP Musical Theatre, New Writing

Based on the true stories of Jill Morrell and John McCarthy. His five years held hostage in Lebanon. Her tireless campaign for his release. Events unfolding beyond their fairy-tale reunion under a very public spotlight. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

£10.00 (£8.00) (£7.50 S) (£30.00 F)

Aug 12,19-20,26 15:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.50 S) (£34.00 F)

Stockbridge Church (Church Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 317 G B2 28

XAug 27 15:00(40m) £5.00 (£2.00) (£1.00 S) (£10.00 F)

Aug 27-28 16:30(40m) £7.00 (£4.00) (£3.00 S) (£16.00 F)

Aug 27-28 19:00(40m) £7.00 (£4.00) (£3.00 S) (£16.00 F)

Aug 27-28 20:30(40m) £7.00 (£4.00) (£3.00 S) (£16.00 F)

Aug 28 15:00(40m) £7.00 (£4.00) (£3.00 S) (£16.00 F)

Actually, Love

GOYA Theatre Company

TLP LGBTQ+, Live Music

Rom-coms and pop songs collide in a musical rollercoaster charting the highs and lows of identity politics, romantic clichés and open mic nights. Alex is singing – Stevie is watching. The songs tell us their story.

Alan Turing – A Musical Biography

Early Mornings Productions

j Musical Theatre, Historical

Exploring the extraordinary life of Alan Turing. Presenting experiences such as the loss of his closest friend, Alan’s role in the Second World War and his struggle with society’s unjust view of homosexuality.

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 5,7-12,14-19 10:50(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Alan Turing – Guilty of Love

David Kettle Productions Limited

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

XAug 2-3 15:45(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24 15:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

TFK Musical Theatre, LGBTQ+

A fresh, original and intriguing musical exploration of the genius and the tragedy of Alan Turing. Exploring his skill as a mathematician and the complexities of his tortuous private life.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-27 14:10(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Aug

Alice in Wonderland Musical

California Musical Theatre Ensemble

TFR Children's Show, Family-Friendly

With recent workshops in California and New York, this delightful new musical by California composer Tim Nelson is at the Fringe! Come enjoy Alice’s magical, musical journey with a Broadway flair; fun for the whole family! Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

£10.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)

American Idiot

Sound Events Scotland

TFL Musical Theatre

This musical is based on the concept album by Green Day and centres around Jonny, Tunny and Will as they fight to get out of their boring, mundane lives. This talented cast brings the musical to life.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug

21:40(1h45m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

And They Played Shang-A-Lang

Edinburgh Little Theatre

TFK Musical Comedy, Theatre

A jukebox musical of what life was like for Jim growing up in 70s Edinburgh. Lots of laughs and tears from this fantastic cast and production. 11 years of sell-outs can't be wrong.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-27 20:10(1h10m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

Another Afternoon at the Opera with Brian Bannatyne-Scott and Friends

Brian Bannatyne-Scott, Caroline Taylor, Catherine Backhouse, Laurie Slavin, Michal Gajzler

KP Classical, Opera

A delightful concert of operatic highlights with a fabulous line-up of singers, led by international bass Brian Bannatyne-Scott and accompanied by superb Polish pianist Michal Gajzler.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 12 16:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Anthems – EMT Does Pop

Edinburgh Music Theatre

FR Musical Theatre, Music

After two decades of bringing show-stopping musical numbers to the Fringe, Edinburgh Music Theatre brings you spectacular pop songs! Hear anthemic songs that you love, performed with EMT's signature quality and style. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 9-12 19:10(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)

Anthems – New Generation Musical Hits

Edinburgh Music Theatre

Fj Musical Theatre, Music

Edinburgh Music Theatre brings you a stunning collection of anthemic songs from newer musicals from recent decades, performed with a live band and by one of Edinburgh's stand-out musical theatre groups.

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 9-12 20:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)

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Antonio!

Butch Mermaid

FM LGBTQ+, Musical Theatre

Antonio! is a queer punk pirate musical starring Shakespeare’s ultimate love interest. With his band The Fools, Antonio expresses the joys, frustrations, and rebellions of queer love in a world that might not have been quite ready for it.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53

Apple of My Eye

Early Mornings Productions

KP Musical Theatre

Steve Jobs. A divisive character, deemed a genius by some and hated by others. Songs inspired by his adoption, use of LSD, denial of his daughter, and Apple. Perhaps the greatest business start-up story.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2 Aug

Are You Worthy?

Grant Sharkey / Hobo Sapien

LP Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre

Glory dreams of singing at the world's most prestigious festival, the only thing standing her way is a mysterious pyramid. A new musical comedy with big laughs and big songs.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Aug 23-27 16:00(55m) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Avenue Q

Sound Events Scotland

TFL Musical theatre

Avenue Q is the puppet-based musical following the people who live on the worst street in the world. This brilliantly funny musical is brought to life by its talented cast as they tell each of their stories.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Be Merry TBD Productions

TFjP New writing, Family-Friendly

A musical tale of love, loss and learning, reaching through time and generations. An honest and hopeful writing debut with music inspired by the 1940s onwards, Be Merry is a light yet thoughtful story for all to enjoy.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

XAug 4-6 12:15(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£26.00 F)

Aug 7-12 12:15(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£26.00 F)

Bed: The Musical TKD productions

TLP Musical Theatre

A playful and poignant "pocket-sprung" musical. Instead of a honeymoon, newlyweds Ben and Alice buy a luxury divan. 20 years of marriage milestones in 60 mins: love, betrayal, loss and dirty linen... If only beds could talk!

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Sportsmans)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 14:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,22-24,28 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Bernstein and Sondheim

– Tonight!

Ensemble

FKP Vocal, Music

A programme in word and song from the ever-popular Fife-based operatic concert group showcasing the music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, featuring music from On The Town, Candide, West Side Story and more. St Andrew's and St George's West, George St B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Aug 27 19:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)

Big Fish

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

TK Musical Theatre

Edward Bloom's larger-than-life stories delight everyone – except for his pragmatic son, Will. Based on Daniel Wallace's novel and Tim Burton's movie, this fantastical Broadway musical explores the myths we make of our own lives.

Bright Blue Sky: The 9/11 Musical

California Musical Theatre Ensemble

TFKP Drama, New Writing

Dramatic musical about people working in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, grappling with their mortality. In a series of heartfelt scenes, each character relives their past, revealing hope inside tragedy.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 7-9,11-12 17:45(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Broken Instruments

Broken Instruments

FK Storytelling, Acoustic

Featuring hauntingly beautiful original songs, together with emotive storytelling and interwoven with real stories from the Holocaust, Broken Instruments is a message of hope, healing and survival, made possible through the extraordinary lifesaving power of music.

Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 6-7,11-12,19-20,26-27 10:00(2h20m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 9,16-17,23-24 10:00(2h20m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Black Martini

Shotgun Theatre

FKP Comedy, Jazz

Performances everyday 21st-26th August 2023 18:35-19:25 at theSpace on The Mile. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Blossoming (You Undo Me)

LinkAge Arts

TMP LGBTQ+, Musical Theatre

This is a musical about a young Chinese man growing into his queerness. A coming-of-age tale, covering sexual and personal awakening and self-discovery, an immigrant's journey and a chronicle of one family's changing dynamics. Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs) B 0131

Blue Morpho

Early Doors Productions

FKP Drama, True-Life

The true story of 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of the LANSA Flight 508 crash in 1971. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Boys in the Buff

LAMBCO Productions

TFM Musical Theatre, LGBTQ+

Diana and her boys sing, dance and tell stories about self-confidence, body image, and society’s unreasonably high expectations on our appearance, sharing personal stories and daring each other to reveal more and more of themselves... www.lambcoproductions.co.uk

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 2-4, 15-22 19:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 5-8, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 19:15(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 19:15(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Broken Wide Open

Shana Pennington-Baird

FjP Musical Theatre, Theatre

A musical story about ruptured hearts, getting home and the healing power of good Irish tea. A funny musical tale of aortic dissection – 5,000 miles from home. It's about giving yourself permission to live.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Bugsy Malone

A-Team Productions

TFR

A slapstick 1920s musical comedy set in Prohibition New York in a world of splurge-gun toting rival gangsters, showgirls and lots of singing, dancing and splurging! George Watson's College (Main Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 416 G H1 2 Aug

Burns The Musical

Fabulous Musicals

TKP True-Life, Rock

With toe-tapping melodies, spectacular harmonies and soulful ballads, Burns the Musical introduces Robert Burns to the pop generation. Leaving Robert anchored in the 18th century the show examines his subsequent fame through a 20th-century lens.

Pleasance at EICC (Lomond Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2

XAug 2-3 18:30(1h15m) £10.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:30(1h15m) £17.50 (£15.50)

Aug 9-10,14-17,22-24 18:30(1h15m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Café L'Arté

Once Upon Productions

TFj Musical Theatre, New Writing

Café L’Arté is a brand-new immersive musical set in real time in a coffee shop. Emily, the owner, had given up on her dream of a musical career, when a stranger walks in and profoundly affects her.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 7-11 12:05(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.50 SUDO) (£34.00 F)

Call Waiting

Eric Cross

TFLP Musical Comedy, Music

Singer, songwriter and aspiring yuppy Eric "Ric" Cross watches his life spiral out of control through a series of disasters, distractions, frantic phone calls, family drama, nagging friends and bureaucratic catastrophes.

Come Die with Me: The Murder Mystery Musical Parody

Happy Sad Productions

FLP Musical Comedy, New Writing

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-20 23:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 21-26 23:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

The Canterville Ghost: The Musical Magpie Theatre

Fj Comedy, Adaptation

When a modern American family moves into an old English mansion, the resident spook is determined to scare them off. Instead, the family torments the ghost in this hilarious and family-friendly Oscar Wilde tale.

The brand new murderous musical based on the beloved British classic is sure to have you giggling, gasping and gagging, and that's before you choose your own ending! It's a killer!

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Old Foundry Room) B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

A Comedy of Operas

Yllana / Something for the Weekend

TRP Theatre, Comedy

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 18:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.50)

Castle Gillian

Quill and Quaver Associates Pty Ltd

jP Musical Theatre, Online Performance

A young Irishman, profoundly affected by his experiences in World War Two, struggles to regain his faith in love and the world as he fights to save his ancestral home – and once-famous racing stable – Castle Gillian. Online On Demand at Fringe Online

B 0131 226 0000

Available

A Chorus Line

Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group

FK Musical Theatre, Drama

'Well, it would be nice to be a star... but I’m not, I’m a dancer.' Explore the bittersweet lives of performers' gruelling audition processes, where the overly devoted, underpaid dancers show the dedication it takes to keep going.

Five exceptional singers perform opera’s greatest hits mixed with rock, pop and glorious physical comedy. This is opera for everyone. Highly original, sublimely talented, utterly hilarious. ’Will make you beam with joy' SSSSS (Time Out).

Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre)

Cosi Fan Tutte

Aria Alba – Opera for All

R Opera, Classical Aria Alba presents Mozart’s high-energy farce, reimagined in modern downtown Edinburgh for contemporary audiences. Sublime music accompanies ridiculous plot twists, deception, hypocrisy and infidelity. We are left asking: ‘is everyone like this?’

Stockbridge Church (Church Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 317

(£8.00)

Cyborg Experiment #1

Snowapple

FK Experimental, Live Music

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2 Aug

£16.00 (£12.00) (£40.00 F)

Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Christmas Musical

Pacey's Creek

TKP Comedy, Theatre

A Christmas Carol meets It's a Wonderful Life meets...

*NSYNC! Featuring 12 original songs and plenty of 90s nostalgia. Music direction by Taylor J Williams (Hamilton); sound design by Josh Millican (Six).

'Triumphant' (StageSceneLA.com).

This experiment is an audacious performative proposal, an opera of the future where temporalities mix and anachronism plays with history. Two characters bring an old cassette player to the stage. A voice is recorded and they listen.

French Institute in Scotland (Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard)

B 0131 285 6030 V 168 G D4 2

Aug 14 18:30(30m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug 15-20 20:00(30m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Dead Man's Suitcase

Triple Cheque Productions

TFKP Musical Comedy, New Writing

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 15:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:10(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 15:10(1h) £13.50 (£12.00)

Is living your dreams really worth dying for? Written by Oxford University students, this original musical, packed with absurdist characters and genre-spanning numbers, follows a cynical obituary writer who decides to fake his own death.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

XAug 4-6 15:10(50m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12 15:10(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£40.00 F)

Chrissie

and the Skiddle Witch: A Climate Change Musical Geologise

Theatre

Death Suits You

Fj

Family-Friendly, Science and Technology

Teenager Chrissie is worried about the climate crisis but her family just don’t get it... until she uncovers a big secret. A warm and funny storytelling musical, grounded in climate science.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

Aug 14-19 12:45(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Sam Hooper

TFL Dark Comedy, New Writing

Show of the Week winner VAULT Festival 2023. Everyone feels underappreciated at work, and Death is no exception. Death (personified) takes us through the artistry in ensuring that each and every one of us meets our maker.

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 18:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 4-13,15-27 18:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Disney's Frozen Jr Stage Skool Live

QP Children's Show, Family-Friendly

Join Anna, Elsa and all of your favourite characters as they embark on an epic journey and learn the real meaning of true love. For the First Time in Forever, Stage Skool Live presents Frozen Jr. Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 8-12 10:00(1h5m) £15.00 (£13.50) (£54.00 F)

Dogfight

Thistle N' Thorn Productions

TL Musical Theatre

1963: A group of American Marines devise a cruel bet. The rules are simple: pay $50 to throw a party and the man with the ugliest date wins. But then Eddie picks Rose as his date. Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 5-12 17:30(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Dreams of Peace and Freedom: The Streams of Natural Law

English Cabaret

FK Theatre, True-Life

Powerful performance exploring the birth of modern human rights, through the eyes of David Maxwell Fyfe, Nuremberg prosecutor and ECHR champion with musical settings of the poets who inspired him.

Edges

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

TK Musical Theatre

From the creators of The Greatest Showman, La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen, Edges is a contemporary song-cycle which explores universal issues in a charming, honest way, asking – who am I and what will I become?

Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 5,8,13,18,25 10:00(1h20m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 10,15,22 10:00(1h20m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Eigg the Musical April

Alsup

TFKP Musical Theatre, Contemporary

The citizens of Eigg face a celebrity Laird looking to create his Gaelic island utopia. Will they put up with his antics and support him? Can he accept that a medieval landlord mentality doesn’t work on Eigg?

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

XAug 4-6 16:15(1h) £10.00 (£6.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 7-12 16:15(1h) £15.00 (£10.00) (£48.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You

Fabulett 1933

Fabulett Productions

TL LGBTQ+, Storytelling

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (church)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 17,24 18:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 19,26 18:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (45m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

The Drowsy Chaperone

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Charter Oak High School

FKP Musical Theatre

The Drowsy Chaperone kicks off when a die-hard musical theatre fan plays the record of his favourite show and the musical magically bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in a familiar feeling and hilarious tale.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 4 21:45(1h30m) £5.00 Aug 6 16:15(1h30m) £5.00 Aug 7 19:45(1h30m) £5.00

Aug 9 17:45(1h30m) £5.00

Dusk: A Bite-Size Love Story

Wishbone Media

TFLP Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre

An original Twilight parody musical that recounts the delicate start to Edwin and Bia’s immortal teenage romance. Expect baseball, brooding, sparkles, and more. Perfect for all who love, hate, or love to hate Twilight.

Berlin, February 1933. The new German leadership orders the closure of all cabarets. But Felix, the emcee of the depraved Fabulett, still has a story to tell. 'Incredibly thoughtful' SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com).

'Captivating' SSSS (Scotsman).

Failure: A Love Story

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Ocean Springs Theatre Company

FK Musical Theatre, Puppetry

By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead: from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. A magical, musical fable where the power of love is far greater than anything.

Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Fierce

Gatepost Theatre Company

TFU Musical Theatre, Historical

If you liked Six, you will love Fierce. Seven famous women tell their stories, their way. Set to a soundtrack of empowering music that’s sure to smash the patriarchy. These women can’t be held down. These women are fierce. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 22:15(1h45m) £8.00 Aug 7-12,14-19,21-26 22:15(1h45m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Echoes of Paris

Sanglots Theatre

TFj Jazz, Music

Art, music and jazz fuse in this intimate exploration of love and loss in 20th century Paris. From Poulenc to Porter, this show tells a timeless story amid the iconic soundscape of the City of Love.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 7-8,12-13 12:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-11 12:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Aug 7-12 16:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Four Felons and a Funeral GOYA Theatre Company

TL LGBTQ+, Theatre

A brand-new musical about four dysfunctional friends on a road trip to scatter their mate's ashes. Witness the five stages of grief: screaming, shouting, fighting, f*cking and fleeing from justice.

Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 13:45(1h) £6.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:45(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24 13:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Frozen Jr

Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts

Q Children's Show, Family-Friendly

Frozen Jr – Join us for a shortened 65-minute, magical, musical production of Frozen. Ideal for younger audiences with all their favourite characters and songs.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Zenith Youth Theatre Company

TFj Musical Theatre, Musical Comedy

Stephen Sondheim’s hilarious musical romp tells the bawdy story of a slave and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

0131 510 2384 V 53

Gerard Noir

Early Stage Productions

FMP Opera, LGBTQ+

2

Not your grandparents' opera. Gerard Noir is a world-premiere, sexy-spy singing show for the sophisticated slut within us all. Laugh and reflect as the show satirises the best of opera, penis jokes and hypermasculinity. Rated R. theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

A Girl

MissRed

Dare We Productions

QP Family-Friendly

1930s Britain: A girl in care gives up on belonging until a placement near the sea arises. Join her turbulent journey. An exuberant new musical: 'Catchy songs, rousing chorus numbers and inventive choreography' SSSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info).

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2 Aug

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

God Catcher

Petrichor Productions and Prickly Pear Productions

TjP New Writing, Theatre

Arachne was the most talented weaver in ancient Greece. After defeating the goddess Athena in a weaving challenge, Arachne is turned into a spider as punishment. God Catcher reimagines Arachne's story and her legacy.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 X

Aug

16:55(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Godfather Death:

A Grimm's Musical

Avison Brothers

£13.50 (£12.50)

LP Musical Theatre, Live Music

Based on a little-known Grimm's fairy tale, this musical tells the story of one poor boy's journey through life, with Death as his Godfather. Welcome to this darkly comic and gleefully macabre world.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

(Free Non-ticketed)

Gone to the Dogs

TSarzi

Tj Theatre, Music

Welcome to the bedsit of bygone times. Alone and forgotten, Britannia sings a story of grief and lost glory, from Arthurian legend to Brexit malaise. Surrealist portrait of a sceptred isle from "Brechtian Kate Bush" TSarzi.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 16:00(1h) £9.50 Aug 5-6,10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 16:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

The Greatest Show Songs

Fringe Management

TKP Musical Theatre, Cabaret

The incredible Oliver Harris sings the great songs from Les Misérables, Chess, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, We Will Rock You and many more.

Le Monde (Dirty Martini)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4 Aug

£15.00 (£46.00 F)

Hello Kitty Must Die

Alchemation

TMP Dark Comedy, New Writing

You may think Fiona Yu is just another Hello Kitty stereotype... but you’d be dead wrong. From the Tony Award-winning producer of Six comes an outrageously irreverent exploration of Asian feminism with a killer score.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:50(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:50(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 16:50(1h) £14.00 (£11.50)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Captivate Theatre

TFj Musical Theatre

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and the songs from the Disney film with new songs by Menken and Schwatrz. A truly unforgettable musical with a sweeping score and a powerful story. ‘Captivating’

SSSS (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)

B 0141 248 4567 V 70 G B2 2

I Heart Musicals

English Cabaret

FUP Musical theatre, Cabaret

Join Lily in a world of songs and stories where musicals are the star of the show. Follow her as she discovers how her favourites were created as she shines a spotlight on a century of song.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4 Aug

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical

James Seabright presents the musical by Alexander S Bermange

TK Cabaret, Revue

Comedic musical revue revealing all about musical theatre, and the people who love it on both sides of the curtain!

'Flawless' SSSSS (BritishTheatre.com).

'Sharp satire, undiluted fun' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

'Delightful' SSSSS (BroadwayWorld.com).

Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28

XAug 3-4 20:50(1h10m) £10.00

Aug 5-6,10,14-15,17,21-22,24 20:50(1h10m) £18.00 (£17.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:50(1h10m) £19.00 (£18.00)

The Impresario

Velocirapture Productions

FjP Classical, Comedy

It's 1930 and "talkies" are taking off – a film producer has the daunting task of bringing opera to the masses through the silver screen, made more challenging by two diva sopranos who both insist on top billing!

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug

£10.00 (£8.00)

Legally Blonde Sound Events Scotland

TFj Musical Theatre

The show tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrols at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. This great musical is brought to life by a talented, energetic cast. A must-see!

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-27 11:25(2h25m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

The Improv Musical Music Theatre

Legend of the White Snake

Warwick

TU Improv, Family-Friendly

Now in our 11th year! See our spectacular performers in a musical where you choose the setting, characters, song genres and title. Prepare your hilarious suggestions for an hour-long improvised musical that's totally in your hands.

Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre

FK International

A classic love story portrayed by one of China’s leading companies in traditional Kunqu opera, rarely performed in the West. Sung in Chinese, with English surtitles. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 X

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Irrepressible

15:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

High Drama Productions

FLP Musical Theatre, Historical

Emma Hamilton: the world's first celebrity. Rags to riches and back to rags, this edgy and energetic new musical tells how Emma was promoted and then ruined by the press – a familiar tale that nobody has heard of.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust)) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

XAug 14-15 15:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 S)

Aug 16 15:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 S)

Aug 17-20 15:15(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 S)

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 21-23 12:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 S)

Aug 24-26 12:15(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 S)

Jingle Street

Chordstruck Theatre

TKP Comedy, Musical Comedy

Big-shot ad writer Colin awakes to discover he can only speak in jingles. Green campaigner Jasmine seems to be the antidote – but unfortunately she finds him unbearable. Mad

Men meets Groundhog Day in this rib-tickling new musical.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 16:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-13,15-20,22-27 16:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Julius Caesar: The Musical Bristol Shakespeare Festival

TFj Family-Friendly, Comedy

'He was a traitor boy, he killed a dictator boy...' All roads lead to Rome in this riotous take on the original political thriller! Join #TeamBrutus or #TeamJulius for ridiculously rewritten tunes recounting Rome's perforated politician!

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 19:50(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

The Legends of Mountains and Seas

NTNUGIPA

FQ Drama, Musical Theatre

The classic musical The Legends of Mountains and Seas is adapted from the famous play by Nobel Prize-winning author Gao Xingjian. With Western rock music, it shows the characters and stories from Eastern mythology.

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 14-19 12:55(1h10m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Les Millénniables

The Millennials

FLP Cabaret, Musical Comedy

With nothing in common to its source material, Les Millénniables is a satirical take on the comedic, and tragic, millennial experience. Featuring hit songs from our yesteryears, won’t you join in our crusade... against our millennial woes?

Aug

Aug

includes

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Les Misérables School Edition

Captivate Theatre

Tj Musical Theatre

Captivate’s student production has been performed to thousands, with sell-out crowds, standing ovations, and five-star reviews. Don’t be put off by School Edition – ‘blows every musical at the Fringe completely out of the water.’ (TheReviewsHub.com).

The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)

B 0141 248 4567 V 70 G B2 2

interval) £17.00 (£15.00) (£60.00 F)

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

XAug 4 18:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F) Aug 5-12 16:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder

Francesca Moody Productions, Kater Gordon, Wessex Grove, Fiery Angel, Underbelly

TK Musical Theatre, Comedy

The hilarious musical whodunnit from the Olivier Award winners behind Fleabag and Baby Reindeer returns! Two murder-obsessed BFFs are thrust into a thrilling true crime of their own! 'Utter, unalloyed joy' SSSSS (INews.co.uk).

XAug 2-4 19:30(1h30m) £10.00

Lies All The Way Down:

A New Chamber Musical

Shaye Poulton Richards

FLP New Writing, Thriller

Everyone lies, but trust between best friends is tested when their job security is threatened. A psychological thriller exploring intimacy and potential in a contemporary-folk setting.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 19:10(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2 �

Aug 5-8,13,20 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24 19:30(1h30m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 11-12,18-19,25-27 19:30(1h30m) £18.00 (£16.00)

Lipote: An Interconnected Journey

Shaky Crown

Fj Contemporary, Physical Theatre

A new UV opera musical exploring the struggles of a rainforest coping with the encroachment of palm oil monoculture told from the roots of trees in the soil. Inspired by the ongoing problems surrounding deforestation. www.shakycrown.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 14-15 13:20(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C) Aug 16-18 13:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00

The Little Iceberg Musical

Siobhan Argyle and Anam Alba Creative

FQ Family-Friendly, Musical Theatre

This is a beautiful, metaphorical story about healing from loss and trauma, told through music, song and dance. It is a show for everyone, both young and the young at heart. SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-12,14-15,17-19 13:05(45m)

A Little Night Music: Cabaret After

Dark

Orange Moon Theatre Company (Scotland)

Fj Cabaret, Musical Theatre

An exciting journey through the world of Broadway showtunes, all the way to some of your favourite pop song classics. You might even get a taste of jazz!

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Little Shop of Horrors

Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts

j Musical Theatre, Theatre

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy-rock musical. The story follows a hapless florist worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Over time, Seymour discovers the plant’s intent: global domination.

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 Aug

20:15(2h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Little Shop of Horrors

Queen's College, Taunton

Fj Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre

Shing-a-ling what a creepy thing to be happening! The much-loved musical comedy returns in a fast-paced, physical production. Fun for all the family is guaranteed with a classic score, adorable characters and top-notch cast! Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Aug 15-16,18-19 11:30(55m) £10.00 (£8.00 SUDC) (£30.00 F)

Little Women

Bare Productions

j Drama, Musical Theatre

Bare Productions return to Edinburgh, following a string of sell-out runs, with the rousing and heartfelt musical Little Women. Four sisters grapple with exploring their identities, falling in love, and what it means to be family. A must-see!

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 14-19 20:00(2h15m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Living with Skeletons

Fishhook Theatre Company

TKP New writing, Fantasy

While Oscar catalogues his snowballing existential crises, his half-sister Ella ricochets through a kaleidoscopic wonderland with witches, pirates and strange creatures called Fuzzies. A mystery simmers, and Oscar's in the centre, if Ella could just find him.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin) B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 21:45(1h30m) £10.50 Aug 5-6,9-10 21:45(1h30m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13 21:45(1h30m) £14.50 (£13.50)

Madama Butterfly

Opera Bohemia

FK Classical, Theatre

Scotland’s professional touring company returns with John Leo Wilkie's highly acclaimed production. Celebrated Scottish soprano Catriona Clark stars in this moving tale of love, sacrifice and heartbreak. Alistair Digges conducts a special chamber orchestration of Puccini’s masterpiece. St Cuthbert's Church (Main Sanctuary) B 0131 226 0000 V 122 G D2 28

Made for This! A Musical Theatre Showcase

Northbrook from Chichester College Group

FKP Musical Theatre, Dance

Northbrook’s Musical Theatre and Dance emerging artists showcase a selection of contemporary musical theatre and dance numbers. Our showcase features something for everyone, filled with gripping, comedic and upbeat performances. Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Mara's Story of Arabella

Rabbit Head Productions

FMP New Writing, Work in Progress

A tale about life, loss and love after the well-known happily-ever-after. Always with a plan, Mara never deviated from the well-trodden path until tragedy knocked her off it. But where will she go now?

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

Mine: A New Solo Musical Asher Muldoon

TFKP Solo Show, Horror

A ghost story interspersed with original folk songs, Mine tells the story of a California ghost town steeped in gruesome history, and the young man who tries to turn it into a tourist destination.

Miss Havisham's Wedding Night

Barbarian Opera

FK Opera, Contemporary

'Drop by drop we take the poison of men til we become immune...' Expect vocal fireworks and female rage in this one-woman opera about loss, betrayal, and trauma. Performed by soprano Rosie Rowell.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 15-19 18:40(30m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

A Mountain for Elodie

Creative Partners Productions and Aria Entertainment

TKP Musical Theatre, Music

When his daughter Elodie is born, Ben realises the closure he thought he'd found with his own long-dead father needs to be re-examined. A funny and heartbreaking evening of music from The Lion's Benjamin Scheuer.

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

A Mirrored Monet A Mirrored Monet Company

FKP Musical Theatre, Drama

In A Mirrored Monet the French artist Claude Monet is blocked and cannot paint. It's 1916 and amidst the violence of World War I he calls up his earlier life and a passionate guilt.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 17-19 14:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 21-26 21:15(1h30m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 X

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

My Life Online

Scott Eyerly

Kay hasn’t left her apartment for a year. She works out virtually, sees her shrink on Skype, and orders everything online. Agoraphobia? Or something else? This all-sung, one-woman comedy reveals why Kay’s indoors... and what frees her.

2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

A Night at the Musicals

– Spotlights Show Choir

University of Exeter Spotlights Show Choir

Fj Musical Theatre

Exeter University Spotlights Show Choir is back with an electrifying night, reviving your love of musicals with thrilling choreography, beautiful harmonies, a live ten-piece band, and non-stop talent.

2

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre) B 0131

The Night of the Musicals

Johnston Productions Ltd

K Musical Theatre, Performance Art

A musical celebration performed by an outstanding cast. After a sold-out show at The Other Palace, London, The Night of The Musicals is bringing a spectacular evening of the biggest musical hits to Edinburgh.

Pleasance at EICC (Lomond Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2

No Love Songs

Dundee Rep Theatre in association with Traverse Theatre

TLP New Writing, Musical Theatre

A new gig theatre show capturing the essence of love, parenthood and the struggles that come with them. Songs from Kyle Falconer's hit second solo album are reimagined live on stage in this urgent new musical. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

X Aug 3 18:30 (1h15m) £17.00 (£12.00)

Aug 4,10,16,22 21:00 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDC)

Aug 5,11,17,23 13:30 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDC)

Aug 6,9,12,20,27 18:30 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDC)

Aug 8,19,25 16:15 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDC)

Aug 13 19:00 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDOC)

Aug 15,24,26 18:45 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDC)

Aug 18 16:00 (1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00 SUDC)

No Way to Treat a Lady

Clydebuilt Theatre Company

TFK Musical Theatre

Kit’s acting career has failed to get his name in the New York Times. Turning serial-killer might do the trick! Pursued by detective Morris Brummell, whose career-defining moment will make the headlines?

OSCAR at The Crown

The Neon Coven

TK Event

Sequins, reality television and the complete works of Oscar Wilde: not much else survives in a secret bunker far in the fascist future. An immersive nightclub musical detailing one of history's most flamboyant figures.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 6 20:50(1h5m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

Aug 8,10,12,14,16,18 20:50(1h5m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)

Now. Here. This.

Blah Blah Theatre Company

FK Musical Theatre, Neurodiversity-led

Join four friends caught up in their pasts and scared of their futures as they explore the big bang, loving difficult parents, chocolate turtles, missed opportunities and the joy it is for us all to be alive.

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4 2 X

Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variete)

Pai'ea

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i

FR New Writing

Written in Hawaiian language, Pai'ea is a glam-rock opera that covers the early life, tests, and battles of Kamehameha I, the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands. Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2R

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

Aug 21-25 16:10(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Nunsense – The Mega Musical

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents

Alonso HS Theatre

FK Interactive, Musical Theatre

What happens when a convent of nuns have to raise money to bury their sisters who died in an unfortunate cooking incident? Nunsense is a musical cornucopia of hilarity for the whole family.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug

8 15:45(1h30m) £5.00

On Your Bike

Chordstruck Theatre

Tj Comedy, Drama

Gemma and Aidan deliver food they can't afford for mega-corporation Eatsaroo, but things get messy when it cuts their pay and derails their budding romance. Winner: Best Musical, 2021 Fringe (MusicalTheatreReview.com).

SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com). SSSSS (BingeFringe.com).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs) B

The Opera Diva's Boudoir

Baroness Tamara von Stein zu Leitershofen

TFKP Opera, Disabled-led

The Baroness narrates her eventful riches-to-rags life story with the help of opera and operetta arias, Lieder, and maybe the odd song from a musical. She did it all for the love of art!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 R

Aug 4-9, 14-16 11:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£26.00 F)

Aug 10-11, 12,17-22 11:10(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 C) (£26.00 F)

Ordinary Days

Edinburgh Little Theatre

FK Musical Theatre, Comedy

Adam Gwon’s song cycle, Ordinary Days, is an amazing show with a beautiful plot. You meet four characters all with their own quirks and flaws, so no matter who you are, there's someone to relate to.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 14-18 10:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Palindrome: The Musical Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society

FKP Musical Comedy, New Writing

Heartfelt, funny and set to an original pop-rock score, Palindrome explores over-consumption, unrequited love and the importance of communication in an ever-changing world. Maybe seeing things differently isn’t so backwards after all... theSpace

Pandemonium – The Musical Lythgoe Productions

TjP Musical Theatre, New Writing

A new generation of musical theatre... coming to you from the Afterlife! Follow the extraordinary legend of the Sins and Virtues, as they battle to restore order and rescue the Afterlife from a Devil in Disguise!

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Picture This

Elise Marra from Marra Productions

KP Musical Theatre, New Writing

Picture This is a new musical-thriller that follows stop-motion animation filmmaker Mary. The figures in Mary's films begin controlling her life and her decisions. Mary has to battle between the work she has always loved and her sanity.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

Pippin (2013 Broadway Revival Musical)

Pump House CYT

Fj Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

Extraordinary musical full of magical feats in the 2013 Broadway revival version of multi Tony Award-winning musical from the composer of Wicked. This musical and Pump House CYT are celebrating their 50th anniversaries. Join us...

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 20-23 10:50(1h30m) £12.00 (£9.50) (£38.00 F)

Aug

The Pirates of Penzance

Cat-Like Tread

FU Musical Theatre, Light Opera

Cat-Like Tread present Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, a rollicking tale of pirates, policemen and poor young orphans. A musical delight from an energetic cast, this is an exciting show perfect for audiences of all ages.

Ripper Reconnect Regal Theatre

TFMP Musical Theatre, Drama

1888: a string of brutal murders terrorise London. The detective in charge begins to suspect someone close, but who? He is ignored by his peers and as the body count rises, he begins to question his own sanity.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

20:25(1h30m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Potty the Plant

Little Big Stack

TM Musical Theatre, Dark Comedy

A new dark-comedy musical starring Potty, a singing, talking and dancing pot plant. Mysterious things are happening at Little BooBoo's hospital, but who can save the day? Catchy songs, heart-warming friendships and twisted humour.

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-27 20:45(55m) £15.00 (£12.00 SUDO)

Roald Dahl's Matilda

The Musical Jr

Captivate Theatre

TR Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Public – The Musical

Stroud & Notes and The Pleasance

TLP Musical Comedy, LGBTQ+

Trapped in a gender-neutral public toilet, four strangers navigate pungent opinions and sticky conversations. This award-winning musical world premiere explores identity, connection and compassion, alongside an electrifying pop/rock score. A bathroom trip you'll never forget!

The story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)

B 0141 248 4567 V 70 G B2 2

Aug 4-15 11:30(1h15m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

School of Rock

Captivate Theatre

TR Musical Theatre

The iconic story of Dewey Finn and his prep-school rock band. 'If you are looking for not just a musical, but one of the best comedy shows at the Fringe, look no further' SSSSS (DeadlineNews.co.uk).

The Edinburgh Academy (Magnusson Theatre)

B 0141 248 4567 V 70 G B2 2

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C X

18:30(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)

Queen of the New Year Kingdom Theatre Company

TFjP Musical Theatre, New Writing

Alan doesn’t understand her when they meet on a dating app. Now Carol meets Tony. How awkward. Premiere musical from this award-winning company with songs you know, plus others especially written. Fifteen shows only. www.kingdomtheatrecompany.com

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

RENT

Bare Productions

K LGBTQ+, Musical Theatre

Bare Productions return to Edinburgh following a string of sell-out runs, with the revolutionary rock-musical RENT. This modern reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème is a cultural phenomenon about finding your voice and living for today. A must-see for all!

Aug 4-15 17:00(2h15m includes 15m interval) £17.00 (£15.00) (£60.00

SCOTS

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

L Musical Comedy, Theatre

The musical history lesson that no one asked for but everyone needs! A Play, A Pie and A Pint shares the true(ish) story of Scotland, told by a figure who’s seen it all – The Toilet! Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Aug

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Revenge – For the Count of Monte Cristo Reconnect Regal Theatre

TFKP Adaptation, Rock

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of revenge, set in post-Napoleonic France, is reworked as a powerful and dynamic rock opera.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

18:45(55m) £15.00 (£12.00 SUDO)

B 0131 222 9930 V 410 G D2 2

Ghillie Dhu (Auditorium)

Shrek the Musical Jr

Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts

Q Musical Theatre, Family-Friendly

Set in a mythical once-upon-a-time sort of land, Shrek the Musical Jr is the story of a hulking green ogre who will take you on a magical journey and tell his fairy-tale story.

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Singing in the Rain Jr

Edinburgh Youth Theatre

jP Family-Friendly, Theatre

Behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear! The story of a great moment in movie making history. Hilarious situations, devious deception, singing, dancing and a hit-parade of Hollywood singalongs for all the family. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug

Aug

Songs for a New World

Thistle N' Thorn Productions

K Musical Theatre

A stunning song cycle by Jason Robert Brown centring human relationships in all their messy beauty. This moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the imprint one person can leave on the world.

The Theory of Relativity

Zenith Youth Theatre Company

TFK Musical Theatre, Modern

The chaotic cast navigate a musical journey through trials of relationships as young people. Cat allergies and fruit preferences, student life and inverted friendships, this coming-of-age tale has nostalgia and anticipation in equal measure.

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

£12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

The Sorcerer

University of St Andrews

Gilbert and Sullivan Society

FR Opera, Comedy

Full of music, mismatched lovers and magic, the UoStA Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents The Sorcerer. Join us for the story of a lovesick man whose misguided plots results in everyone falling in love with the wrong person!

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 21-26 20:45(2h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SC) (£22.00 F)

Spring Awakening

Dynamik Theatre

M Musical Theatre, Theatre

Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug

Sunday in the Park with George

Edinburgh University Footlights

j Musical Theatre, Theatre

Following a five-star sell-out run at the Fringe 2022, EU Footlights return. This contemporary take on Sondheim's hilariously witty and beautiful tale about love, art and chasing success promises to resonate today.

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 21-26 11:55(2h30m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

Sunshine on

Leith Captivate Theatre

TK Musical Theatre

Captivate Theatre's five-star, vibrant, energetic, emotional, sell-out production is back. Book early to avoid disappointment. 'If there's one theatrical group that can coax the sunshine out, it's Edinburgh's grassroots Captivate Theatre' (Skinny).

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Tickle

LAMBCO Productions

TFM Musical Theatre, LGBTQ+ Tickling. Innocent fun. But when a lot of money can be made online, is everything as it seems, or will lives be ruined and hearts broken? Musical comedy exploring the bizarre world of competitive endurance tickling.

www.lambcoproductions.co.uk

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

TINK

Kat Kleve and Lizzy Connolly

TK Musical Comedy, New Writing

Did you know fairies are born big? Tink was a big, brilliant young fairy. Until one day she began to shrink. A love letter to little us. A musical monologue navigating the social struggles of tweens, teens and adulting. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover)

0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]

Nicholson Green Productions presents The Park Theatre production

TLP Comedy, Political

From Harry Hill and Steve Brown comes the story of how one man went from peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades.

Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150

(£18.00)

Too Big For Her Britches

Lisa Pezik

TFL Solo show, Dark Comedy

Assembly Rooms (Bijou)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 15:30(1h30m) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 15:30(1h30m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 15:30(1h30m) £15.00 (£14.00)

Thank You for the Music

BYU Young Ambassadors

TFRP Musical Theatre, Revue

Thank You for the Music, a new American musical revue, celebrates the greatest hits from radio, stage and screen. Fast-paced singing and dancing showcases songs from Michael Jackson, Queen, Wicked, The Greatest Showman and more!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

A hilarious and heartbreaking dark comedy driven by 20 characters and 11 original songs, in which the heroine, Luna, endeavours to disentangle herself from bad decisions and an overbearing, narcissistic mother.

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 19:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 7-9 19:15(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug 10-12 19:15(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 14-16 11:45(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug 17-19 11:45(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 21-23 14:45(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Aug 24-26 14:45(1h10m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£28.00 F)

Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details

The TUNEabomber

Michael Wysong and John Lampe (New York, USA)

FL Satire, Comedy

Set at his parole board hearing, Ted Kaczynski

(aka The Unabomber) performs the show he’s written during solitary confinement hoping to prove he never wanted to be a monster, he only wanted to be a star. www.thetuneabomber.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 21-22 16:55(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Aug 23-24 16:55(1h15m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 25-27 16:55(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Two Tigers

English Cabaret

TFKP Theatre, True-Life

Kaleidoscopic musical drama about New Zealand-born modernist writer Katherine Mansfield, who lived and died with the Furies at her heels and her turbulent love affair with John Middleton Murry, who ensured her legacy. www.englishcabaret.co.uk

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,15,21-22 13:15(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 13:15(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 C)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Verity/Dexter

Three Chairs and a Hat

FKP Musical Theatre, Theatre

Verity and Dexter: the jilted bride and the troubled groom. What turned the wedding of the century into an all-out disaster? Two shows, two points of view: come to one or both, and decide whose side you're on...

Vocal Vengeance: A Murder on the Stage Floor

Steelworks A Cappella

FK A cappella, Musical Comedy

When a diva falls to their demise on the international stage, our talented misfits plummet into a lyrical game of whodunnit. Join Steelworks as they unravel the mystery of the murder.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 17:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)

Vote Macbeth!

Clydebuilt Theatre Company

TFK New Writing, Musical Theatre

Captain Macbeth is Vice-President. He and Lady Macbeth want more. In this tale of ambition and murder, you decide if they get their way. 2022’s sold-out five-star hit returns. It’s just like Shakespeare, but with more key changes.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4-5 20:50(1h5m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

Aug 7,9,11,15,17,19 20:50(1h5m) £12.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Warriors

The Warriors Company UP Musical Theatre, Contemporary

A new musical, written by serving Scottish soldiers and veterans, about their own experiences as young soldiers waiting to deploy to Helmand Province, Afghanistan for the first time. See life and love through the eyes of these young men.

Army @ The Fringe (Drill Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 358 G A4

XAug 4-6 17:00(1h15m) £16.50

Welcome to Camp Sasquatch

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Bellevue High School

FjP Contemporary, Musical Theatre

This original musical comedy follows the tale of two summer camps whose age-old feud fuels a red-hot rivalry. Sky and Jess, struggle to keep up with their secret relationship after being placed in rival camps.

Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28 Aug

We'll Have Nun of It

Sister Sister Productions

TLP Musical Theatre, New Writing

A unique new musical with a fully actor-muso cast, this Charlie Hartill Award finalist blends contemporary pop, soul, and folk music in a dynamic story of 60s convent school life. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 R

XAug 3-4 15:50(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:50(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 10,15-17,22-24 15:50(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

Wendy, My Darling April

Wish

TFKP Theatre, Comedy

Following her return from Neverland, Wendy Darling, now grown up, moves to Hollywood and accidentally goes viral. This modern take on the classic story of Peter Pan features original songs, live accompaniment, multimedia, and celebrity appearances.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 17:55(1h) £7.00 (£6.00 SO) Aug 7-12 17:55(1h) £10.00 (£9.00 SO)

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 19:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£26.00 F)

West End vs Broadway

Applause Theatreworks

K

Enjoy an afternoon of musical theatre delivered by fantastic voices. Featuring an array of numbers and breathtaking harmonies, these performers showcase the best from the West End and Broadway. From timeless classics to more modern musicals.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Winging It

Chevron Theatre

LP New Writing, Musical Theatre

Pop-rocking their way through 17, follow the journey of four college students figuring out adulthood is merely a game of charades, pizza and bad decisions. To find that after all, everyone’s just Winging It anyway.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Without

Ready Cett Productions

K Musical Theatre, New Writing

An intimate and authentic new musical. Over one day on a busy street corner, a busker and a runaway find unexpected camaraderie and challenge together, discovering the importance of acceptance through conversation, confrontation and the power of music. Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Woven

Nine Muses Theatre Co

FMP Musical Theatre, New Writing

Seven women attend a wake where they discover that their lives are mysteriously intertwined. Now, they must untangle the threads. Inspired by a classic tale, Woven tells the story of women coming together as the truth comes to light. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre) B

Young Frankenstein

AT2

TFL

Young Frankenstein is a hilarious take on the classic horror story, combining zany antics, a witty script, and high-energy comedic performances for one unforgettable, hilarious adventure in Transylvania. George Watson's College (Main Auditorium) B 0131 226 0000 V 416 G H1 2

£15.00 (£12.00)

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

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PBH's Free Fringe

KP Dark Comedy, Craft

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

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse (Annexe)

Fill yer boots!

Aug

Alice Hawkins – Suffragette

Great-grandson Peter Barratt with Sister Suffragette Ruth Pownall

Fj Historical, True-Life

Great-grandson Peter Barratt gives a stirring and passionate account of Alice's hard-fought campaign for women's equality and the vote. Sister suffragette Ruth Pownall adds true theatre.

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

The All-Terrain Podcast Live

The Salvation Army with host Jo Taylor

jP Podcast, True-Life

Join guests from the worlds of comedy, literature, music and faith on a hypothetical hike where they’ll answer questions and share stories with inspiration and wisdom for us to learn from on our way.

B Dolan – Modified Warrior

B Dolan, Voodoo Rooms and Blond

Ambition Productions

FNP Music, Comedy

While grounded by the pandemic, rapper and performance poet B Dolan received a dire diagnosis and emergency spine surgery. He returns to the stage with a new collection of songs, poems, and life stories.

The Voodoo Rooms (The Ballroom)

B 0131 556 7060 V 68 G C4

Bards at the Barracks

Scottish Poetry Library and Army at the Fringe Company

RP Poetry, Event

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps (Main Hall)

B 0131 667 4313 V 405 G D5 2

Aug 13-17 17:00(1h30m) (Free Ticketed)

And the Beat Goes On

The Glummer Twins

FK Comedy, Music

The irrepressible Glummer Twins are back with an irreverent trawl through the eight decades that made them what they are today. Old. Stand-up, spoken word, comedy and music from the Beat Generation.

Scottish poets will be reading work exploring our collective history and common creative future, including a special evening spotlighting Hamish Henderson. The programme, a mix of familiar poets and young talent, is curated with SPL. Army @ The Fringe (Drill Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 358 G A4

Bear

with Me: A Polar Bear in Scotland

Stuart Kenny, Grant Robertson and Lewis Gillies

Fj Music, Storytelling

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

Animate Lands:

Mythic Celtic Tales

Dougie Mackay and Freya Rae

TFj Storytelling, Music

Animate Lands is a journey into the storied soul of Scotland. Tales of ancient bards, druids, shapeshifters, wildlings and warrior poets are brought to life in contemporary storytelling style with original musical accompaniment.

Attila the Stockbroker – The Left-Wing Economic Establishment!

Attila the Stockbroker / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Music, Satire

Truss created a ridiculous non-existent concept to blame for her ludicrous "budget" costing the taxpayer £30bn. Attila provides sharp words, hilarious poems and satirical songs as an antidote...

Arty the polar bear was born in Scotland but longs to see the world. Through visually illustrated and musically scored spoken word, follow his rip-roaring adventure over heather, hill, ocean and snow.

Scottish

(Netherbow Theatre)

Bowie, Cambo & All the Hype – An Evening with John Cambridge

John Cambridge and Garry Burnett

LP Storytelling, Historical

A hilarious evening in the company of Bowie’s lifelong friend with stories of life at Haddon Hall, Mick Ronson and the birth of Glam Rock. Blackwell's Bookshop (Blackwell's Bookshop)

2

The Butcher, the Brewer, the Baker and Merryn Somerset Webb

Merryn Somerset Webb

FK Talk, Interactive

2

PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Back Cave) B 0131 226 0000 V 357

Slainte Media Ltd

FKP Event, Political

Play your part in feisty parliamentary-style debate on the great issues of the day with celebrities and politicians, led by Former First Minister, Alex Salmond. You decide whether "The Ayes Have It"!

Ashton Hall, Saint Stephens Stockbridge (The Ashton Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3 Aug

Concerned about the economy? Join Merryn Somerset Webb as she interviews, talks over and argues with a well-known group of economics, politics and finance gurus. Audience participation invited and welcomed.

Panmure House (The Reading Room)

B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2

The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club FL

A breathtaking assortment of top academics, one stand-up comedian and some dangerous ideas combine for CODI’s 11th Fringe. 60 minutes of rapid-fire research from some of the country’s finest minds. Full listings at www.thestand.co.uk/codi

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Studio)

0131 558 9005

"The Ayes Have It, The Ayes Have It!"

Caledonia – Words and Music for Sir Walter

Alasdair Hutton, Brian Taylor and The Signet Singers

K Choral, Poetry

Short readings from Scott's works on the themes of resilience and recovery, with contemporary choral settings of Scott's poetry by Edinburgh composer Nigel Don. A lively celebration of Scotland's literary colossus.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's) B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2 Aug 8 15:00(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Cathedral Song School Tours

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

j Visual Art, Talk

Tour of recently restored Phoebe Anna Traquair murals in Cathedral Song School.

St Mary's Cathedral (Song School)

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1

Confessions of a Teletubby

Nikky Smedley

FMP Storytelling, True-Life

Three shows only! You remember Teletubbies, don’t you?

Did you ever wonder what it was like behind the scenes?

Discover the truth with the original LaaLaa as she spills the beans on what really went on!

Do You Remember the First Rhyme?

Lisa O'Hare

FK Poetry, Storytelling

An 'imaginative and emotional' storytelling and poetry show with 'several laugh-out-loud routines' by 'fabulous performer of spoken word' SSSS (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Little Kirk)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4

Dominic Frisby: Gold

Dominic Frisby

TFLP Talk, Political

2

A lecture with funny bits by financial writer/comedian Dominic Frisby about gold: its history, its fascination, its future. Even The Guardian admits Dominic 'can be entertaining'. In the room Adam Smith completed Wealth of Nations.

Panmure House (The Reading Room) B

A Dram O' History

Michael Nardone Edinburgh Storytellers

Th Storytelling, Music

Join award-winning Actor Michael Nardone (Rome, Line of Duty, Traces) for 2,000 years of Scottish history in an hour! Immerse yourself in a heartwarming storytelling experience like no other. With live music. Includes a drink.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

Conspiracy Theory: A Lizard's Tale

Marlon Solomon / PBH's Free Fringe

L Storytelling, Political Marlon's a Jew. This didn't bother him until he found out some people he knew didn't believe the Holocaust happened. A darkly comic tale of one man's journey through the conspiracy underworld. SSSS (TheWeeReview.com, BroadwayBaby.com).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Little White Pig (Basement Bar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 639 G C4 Aug

(Free Non-ticketed)

Conversations with Mandela

Rob Redenbach

TFNP Storytelling, Comedy

Recounting his journey from casino bouncer in outback Australia to working with Nelson Mandela's bodyguard team in South Africa, Redenbach uses humour and hard facts to challenge assumptions and inspire personal change.

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

Culture for the Many

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FMP Political, Poetry

Ken Loach and Jeremy Corbyn discuss the importance of the arts and culture, what it means and how we democratise access to cultural industries. Host Susan Morrison, with live performances from Calum Baird and Rosa Moxham.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

The Lost Close (The Prison Room)

Drumming Up Poetry

Drumming Up Poetry

FUP Poetry, Theatre

A show which combines poetry reading and African drumming. The drums in African Poetry stand for spiritual purposes. African drums are used to celebrate life, communicate, and spread love and compassion. Smile and keep Drumming Up. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Eccentrics Unite! The Guerilla Autistics and Neurodiverse Show – Year Nine Paul Wady and Eccentric guests from the Edinburgh Fringe MP Neurodiversity-led, Comedy

Bizarre and hilarious (hidden Neurodiverse/Autistic) Eccentrics demonstrate how to enjoy good mental health, be yourself and free everyone. Dali! Foster Jenkins! McGonagall! With guest Eccentrics. Find your inner Eccentric. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (The Alcove)

B 0131 226 0000 V 151 G D5 2R Aug

Getting to Grips with Migraine

Drs Katy Munro and David Kernick

KP

Drs Munro and Kernick are on a mission to improve migraine understanding. What is it, exciting new treatments, problems in children, hormones and why it’s not just headaches. A chance to ask your questions too!

The Royal Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug

Giving the Gift of Offence with Martin Rowson

Martin Rowson / The Stand Comedy Club

FLP Political, Satire

Talking through 40 years of British politics with personal and cartoon responses to the individuals he’s met and the challenges of drawing the "fresh meat" of each new Prime Minister. Refreshingly indiscreet!

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Lower Hall) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

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

Jon Lawrence Kakapo Arts Ltd

TFK Storytelling, True-Life

The story of a man who walked 500km over five deserts on five continents to come to terms with the death of his father. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Iain Dale: All Talk with Penny Mordaunt MP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs and audience questions. Today's guest: Penny Mordaunt MP, Leader of the House of Commons.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 6 13:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale: All Talk with Peter Hitchens and Polly Toynbee

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guests: conservative broadcaster Peter Hitchens and Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee.

Aug

17:00(55m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Iain Dale: All Talk with Alex Salmond and David Davis MP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today’s guests are politicians Alex Salmond and David Davis MP.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug

Iain Dale: All Talk with Harriet Harman MP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of ttin-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guest: Harriet Harman, Labour MP and Mother of the House of Commons.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 Aug

16:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale: All Talk with Humza Yousaf MSP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guest is First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader Humza Yousaf MSP.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 11 13:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale: All Talk with Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guests: former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn; trade unionist Len McCluskey.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 5 13:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Iain Dale: All Talk with Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guests: election guru John Curtice and journalist Brian Taylor.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 13 13:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale: All Talk with Wes Streeting MP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

K Political, In Conversation

Award-winning LBC presenter returns with a series of in-depth interviews featuring his incisive insight on politics and audience questions. Today's guest is the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 7 13:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith's For the Many Live with Ian Blackford MP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

L Political, Podcast

LBC legend and former Home Secretary host the live version of their smash-hit podcast. Political analysis, unfiltered opinion and outrageous smut. Today's guest is Ian Blackford MP. Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 13 16:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith's For the Many Live with Kate Forbes MSP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

L Political, Podcast

LBC legend and former Home Secretary host the live version of their smash-hit podcast. Political analysis, unfiltered opinion and outrageous smut. Today's guest is Kate Forbes MSP. Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 11 16:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain Dale and Jacqui

Smith's

For the Many Live with Mark Drakeford MS James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

L Political, Podcast

LBC legend and former Home Secretary host the live version of their smash-hit podcast. Political analysis, unfiltered opinion and outrageous smut. Today's guest is Mark Drakeford MS. Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 10 16:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Iain

Dale and Jacqui Smith's

For

the Many Live with Peter Tatchell

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

L Political, Podcast

LBC legend and former Home Secretary host the live version of their smash-hit podcast. Political analysis, unfiltered opinion and outrageous smut. Today’s guest is legendary campaigner Peter Tatchell.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith's For the Many

Live with Sir Ed Davey MP

James Seabright in association with Northbank Speakers

L Political, Podcast

LBC legend and former Home Secretary host the live version of their smash-hit podcast. Political analysis, unfiltered opinion and outrageous smut. Today's guest is Ed Davey.

Pleasance at EICC (Sidlaw Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2

Aug 12 16:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

In Conversation with... Anas Sarwar Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Political

Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Elected MP for Glasgow 2010, MSP since 2016. Former dentist. Fierce campaigner for the NHS and tackling racism. Involved in numerous charity projects at home and abroad.

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2 Aug

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

In Conversation with... Andrew O’Hagan

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP

A gifted, prolific and award-winning writer. From 1995’s The Missing to the recent Mayflies his imagination has captured the public’s attention. Thrice nominated for a Booker Prize. Regularly worked in theatre and TV.

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2 Aug

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

In Conversation with...

Andy Burnham

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Political

Greater Manchester Mayor since 2017. MP for Leigh 200117 holding Ministerial and Shadow posts at Home Office, Health, Treasury, and Culture, Media and Sport. Lives in Leigh, Greater Manchester, with his wife and three children.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

In Conversation with...

Bobby Bluebell

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Music

As The Bluebells return 40 years after their last album, Bobby chats about the new album and his career as a guitarist, songwriter, DJ and collaborator with some of the top names in music.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2 Aug

In Conversation with...

Jack Monroe

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Food and Drink

Food writer and anti-poverty campaigner. Started her blog A Girl Called Jack in 2011. Her seventh book Thrifty Kitchen, published January 2023, contains over 120 brand-new, delicious, low-cost recipes, plus money-saving household tricks. Oxfam ambassador.

The

In Conversation with...

Jeremy Corbyn

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Political

The former Labour leader and founder of the Peace & Justice Project continues his work to bring people together for social and economic justice, peace and human rights, in Britain and across the world.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

In Conversation with...

John McDonnell

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Political

Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington in West London since 1997. Shadow Chancellor 2015-2019. Born in Liverpool, raised in Norfolk. Previously worked in the Trade Union movement, elected to the GLC in 1981.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

In Conversation with...

John Nicolson

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Political

MP for Ochil and South Perthshire since 2019. Former journalist and broadcaster. An unflinching advocate of Scottish independence and a strong voice for the cultural wealth of Scotland.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

In Conversation with... Ken Loach

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Film

Born 1936. Films include Cathy Come Home, Kes, Land and Freedom, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Looking for Eric, The Angels’ Share, and I, Daniel Blake. Huge supporter of Bath City FC.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Aug 19 12:00(1h) £12.50

In Conversation with...

Lesley Riddoch

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP

Writer, broadcaster, campaigner and passionate supporter of Scottish independence. Former BBC presenter. A land-reform advocate, her books, entitled Riddoch on the Outer Hebrides, and Huts – A Place Beyond, speak of her love of Scotland. The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

In Conversation with...

Mhairi Black Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Political

MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South. SNP deputy leader at Westminster since December 2022. First elected in 2015, aged 20. Born in Paisley, 1994. First-class honours degree in politics and public policy, University of Glasgow.

Loft Clearance

Eileen Mahony

FUP True-Life, Storytelling

What do we keep? What do we let go? Join Eileen as she rummages through a hundred years' worth of possessions that have accumulated in her loft. Enjoy 50 minutes of light-hearted despair as the clearance unfolds.

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 Aug

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

Loud Poets: Best of Fringe

Loud Poets

FL Poetry, Compilation

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

Showcasing the best spoken-word talent the festival has to offer, each show features a unique line-up and Loud Poets’ classic fist-thumping, pint-drinking, side-tickling, heart-wrenching style of spoken word! This is poetry for the masses! Scottish

In Conversation with...

Tam Cowan Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Comedy

One of Scotland’s funniest and most bawdy stand-ups, usually provoking much laughter and uproar. Best known for BBC Radio Scotland’s Off The Ball. An hour in Tam’s company is both great fun and thoroughly exhausting!

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall) B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

In Conversation with...

Tom Robinson Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club

FKP Music

BBC Radio 6 Music presenter since its launch. Sony winner 1997 and 2011. Hits include: 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Glad to be Gay, and War Baby. A champion of emerging musicians. Still touring at age 73.

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

Kaye Adams: How to be 60 Live!

Kaye Adams M Talk

Not much scares Kaye Adams. TV, radio – easy. Hitting 60... Waaahhhhh! Terrifying. With the help of filter-free pal Karen, special guests and you – she might just learn... How to be 60.

Marlon Solomon:

How to Be an Antisemite

Marlon Solomon

TKP Comedy, Political

From the maker of Conspiracy Theory: A Lizard's Tale (SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com, TheWeeReview.com)) comes a black comedy about rising antisemitism. Exploring his own experiences as a victim, this wry piece of storytelling exposes a shocking underbelly in society. Gilded

Our Anxious Measurements

Dean Tsang / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Poetry

Measurements give power to research and understanding, but how do they fare against human anxiety? No metric is safe in Dean Tsang's exploration of expectations placed on us and the ways apprehension can enter our lives.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5 Aug

Pavementology

Dave Southern FK In Conversation, Walk

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Kill the Cop Inside Your Head

Subira Joy NP

Spoken word and performance artist Subira Joy explores their experiences being targeted by the police as a Black, queer and trans person in the UK.

The story of street performing at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A walk from The Mound up to the High Street with a veteran street artist to learn some of the secrets and fun from the last 40 years.

Meeting Point, East Princes Street Gardens (Pavementology Tour)

B 0131 226 0000 V 595 G D4

Aug 4-7,9-14,16-21,23-28 12:00(1h15m) £10.00

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Queer Folks' Tales

Turan Ali and Scottish Storytelling Centre

FM Storytelling, LGBTQ+

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Storytellers from a diverse range of backgrounds share stories of LGBTQ+ lives, past, present and future featuring a different line-up at every show. Sometimes hilarious, often moving, occasionally shocking and always queer. SSSSS (ScotsGayArts.com). SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Aug 5,12,19,25-26 21:00(2h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Robert Garnham, Bouncer

Robert Garnham

M Comedy

Robert has the chance to be on prime time TV! What could go wrong? A comedy poetry show about not becoming famous. 'Playful, warm, funny... and always surprising' (WriteOutLoud.net).

Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Bottle Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 288 G D5

Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Greyfriars Kirk

Greyfriars' collaboration with others

j Poetry, In Conversation

Spirituality, Faith and Belief: Voyages of Discovery (in collaboration with the Scottish Network for Religion and Literature and the Scottish Poetry Library). An exploration of literary works as vehicles of spiritual discovery.

Greyfriars Kirk (Main Church Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 131 G E4

Aug 15 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£5.00 C)

28

Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

Christine De Luca, Katherine Wake and Kirstie Meehan

j Music, Historical

Strafed by Splendour: Under Paolozzi’s Window. Eduardo Paolozzi’s millennium windows provide a magnificent setting for poetry, music and an explanatory talk, directed by Christine De Luca (Edinburgh Makar 2014-17).

B 0131 226 0000 V 91 G D1 2 Aug

Aug

St Mary's Cathedral (Cathedral Nave)

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St Vincent's Stockbridge 2

Basia Mindewicz, Director of the Edinburgh School of Icon Painting R Visual Art

Basia Mindewicz, Director of the Edinburgh School of Icon Painting, explains one of the most venerated forms of sacred art in both traditional and modern styles.

St Vincent's (The Undercroft)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St Vincent's Stockbridge 3

Russell Hunter, Lyon Clerk

j Visual Art

The Art of Ecclesiastical Heraldry. Russell Hunter, Lyon Clerk in the Court of the Lord Lyon recounts the importance that Christian practice has played in the long history of heraldry.

St Vincent's (St Vincent's)

B 07901 782482 V 197 G B3 2

Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny

Kelli Dunham / PBH's Free Fringe R Comedy, Storytelling

Accidental enemy of Mother Teresa. Twice widowed before 40. Exploding knee replacement victim. Can this ex-nun learn the limits of DIY-A (Do It Yourself Alone) approach to life before it's too late?

PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)

B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5

Aug 5-27 16:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Aug

Sectioned

Poppy Radcliffe

NP Poetry

With seven admissions to mental wards, Poppy Radcliffe knows insanity. Combining prose and dark poetry to create a narrative, what if the system that is meant to help, sometimes makes things worse?

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Cinema Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 153 G E5

12:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Serious Nonsense (for Terribly Grown-Up People)

Ben Macpherson / PBH's Free Fringe

jP Family-Friendly, Poetry

Funny, horrible and slightly naughty, this show is perfect for audiences of any age. Expect energetic rhymes, masterful storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments from this verbal tour de force. 'Fantastic' (Michael Rosen).

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

10:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Seventy-Eight Thank Yous

James Pretlove

FN Storytelling, True-Life

Astonished when my cheerful and dynamic mother killed herself, I soon found that gratitude cut through my anguish. Suicide, laughter and love. Lightness, depth and Battenberg cake; the poignant yet optimistic story of her death and life. Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room) B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1

Aug 16-20 15:30(1h30m) £12.00 (£6.00)

A Shetland Folktale

Marjolein Robertson

FK Storytelling, Traditional

Delve into the magical world of the trows in this beautiful Shetlandic folktale from storyteller and Scots Speaker of the Year Marjolein Robertson. 'A stirring, warm, and emotive story, never quite going where it seems' SSSSS (TheQR.co.uk).

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28 Aug

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

£12.00 (£10.00)

Some Sonnets and a Bit of Bach

Sebastian Michael FKP Poetry, Music

What do Shakespeare and Bach have in common? Sebastian Michael, author of The Sonneteer and Sonnetcast podcaster, tries to find out, bringing you glorious poetry and connecting it (somewhat adventurously) to a fugue...

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19,21-26 11:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Steve Archibald – An Evening With Playback Media MP Talk

Ex-Hibs, Aberdeen, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona and Scotland striker Steve Archibald discusses his extraordinary football career in an intimate setting for one night only!

Le Monde (Dirty Martini)

B 0131 270 3900 V 47 G C4

Steve Richards Presents: Rock'n'Roll Politics

Steve Richards

FKP

In the last full year before a general election the legendary show returns with all the latest political dramas, characters, questions and unreliable predictions. A different show every day.

Aug 3 20:00(1h30m)

Standard Show Ticket: £35.00

VIP Ticket: £95.00

VIP Ticket includes dinner, wine and a meet and greet before the show. Please note, show begins at 8pm, but for those booking the VIP Ticket, please arrive at 6pm for pre-show dining.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Amphitheatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Sunset Story

Ailsa Dixon, Bob Mitchell and Jackie Ross

FKP Storytelling, Traditional

Three celebrated storytellers from the north-east of Scotland invite you to a fast-moving hour of stories, anecdotes and music firmly rooted in the rich heritage of their ain corner of the world.

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Tales of Edinburgh Horror

Ewan Irvine

FKP Historical, Horror

Every city has a history, but when it comes to grisly secrets, it’s hard to rival the gruesome history of Edinburgh, which you will hear about in this show.

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 226 0000 V 290 G D1 Aug

Traditional Tales of Scotland

Scottish Storytelling Centre

TFK Storytelling, Traditional

Some of Scotland's best storytellers share the wonderful, and sometimes wild, traditional tales that have shaped the myths and legends of this country. Relaxed and fun sessions featuring a different storyteller every day.

Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 2

Witch? Women on Trial

Natalie Nardone

TM Storytelling, Historical

85% of executed witches were women! Why? The brutal truth of the witch hunts in Scotland, told with humour and empathy. Performed in an underground venue with an ominous ambience for a truly powerful storytelling experience. The Lost Close (The Prison Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 443 G D4

1 Tent, 4 Girls

Talkers & Doers

FLP New Writing, Comedy

A firecracker comedy following four young women on a disastrous camping trip. With a (heavy) dash of chaos, rage and love, it explores female friendship pushed to breaking point, and coming back even stronger.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19,21-26 20:50(50m) £11.00 (£8.00)

2-Faces

Hassan Hope and Jasmine Dorothy Haefner

TFLP Comedy

In this madcap comedy, two Interpol agents investigate a series of international art thefts while simultaneously committing the crimes and, guised from the world on two fronts, navigate subterfuge in a family forged after fleeing from foster care.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 R

2nd Picture of Dorian Gray

Square Pegs – Macready Theatre

Young Actors’ Company

TFKP Absurdist, Comedy

Nine teenagers. One baritone saxophone. A futile search for a theme. The possibility that someone is the great-grandchild of Dorian Gray. A hilarious, surreal cabaret of a play about growing up in a pointless universe.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4 Aug

4/4/4: 4 Real Asians, 4 White Men, 4 Fake Asians

Pickle Tank Theatre

TFNP Artist(s) of Colour, New Writing

Direct from a sold-out NYC run, 4 Asians play 4 White Men playing 4 Fake Asians, in this radical play that turns the White gaze back onto White people! theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B

510 2384 V 9 G D5

7 Years: A Love Story

ActGreenNow

TFLP Character Comedy, Storytelling

Story of two friends who find themselves facing extreme climate events. They set off on a journey of self-discovery, overcoming impossible odds to find sanctuary and love. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug 7-12 14:00(45m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)

14-18 Cyrano de Bergerac Westcliff Boys Theatre

TFjP Poetry, LGBTQ+

Rostand's classic updated – new verse, all-male love triangle, set during the First World War. Reviews for 2018's Waiting for OFSTED: 'Delightful gem of a production' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

'Seriously witty' SSSS (ScotsGay.co.uk).

'Fine actors' SSSS (SardinesMagazine.co.uk).

X

17 Minutes

The Barrow Group and Marshall Cordell

TK Drama, Contemporary

17 Minutes explores the communal and residual effects of a shooting through Andy, a sheriff's deputy who struggles with his own complicity in the tragedy, and who seeks meaning in the wake of the shooting.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Aug

24, 23, 22

Chronic Insanity

TL Music

Today is the worst day of Fran's life. Today is Brendan's last day alive. A five-star gig-theatre show about the heat of the moment, scuzzy beats, stolen bags, and reversing the flow of time.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61

30 and Out

Prentice Productions with Kit Sinclair

TL LGBTQ+, New Writing

Join Kit in this hilarious, sexy and painful portrayal of starting life again. Is it too late to be a lesbian? Does she need a cat and an undercut? A coming-out story... decades late to the party.

33 to 04

Double Edge Drama

FKP New Writing, Character Comedy

A doctor and his reluctant patient get trapped in a lift on the way to surgery. 33 to 04 is a snappy, but at times contemplative comedy about ageing, death and Double Deckers.

on the Mile (Space 3)

52 Monologues for Young Transsexuals

Nothing More to Say

TNP Experimental, LGBTQ+

Nothing More to Say's award-nominated debut is an 'experimental', 'eloquent' and 'audacious' SSSS (BroadwayWorld.com) hour of verbatim and cabaret theatre. Strap in for sleepover-style honesty on sex, love and trans womanhood. Girl to girl.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 15:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-12,18-20,25-27 15:20(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24,28 15:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

60 Minutes of Mood Swings

OnTheNose Productions

FL Musical Comedy, Dark Comedy

We are women. Women. Perfectly normal women. We women don't just say things, we sing them – music, self-deprecating humour and mood swings galore. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 7-12 11:50(1h10m) £12.00 (£8.00 UDC) (£32.00 F)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 14-19 15:00(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

'78 Things I Don’t Want to Tell You About the Love of My Life

Trevar Alan Skillicorn-Chilver

TFNP LGBTQ+, Storytelling

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is famous for glitz, glitter and glamour, but it began as a riot. This is a story of survival.

Outhouse (The Loft)

B 0131 226 0000 V 99 G B5 Aug

97+

tomcaintheatre

FM Drama, True-Life

97+ is a play based on the Hillsborough Disaster which resulted in 97 people losing their lives. Set in 2012, survivors John and Steve, now middle-aged men, deal differently with the trauma they suffered from the tragedy in 1989.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

1000 Miniature Meadows

Shanna May Breen and Luke Casserly

KP Site-Specific, Science and Technology

An outdoor soundscape looking at Scotland’s biodiversity crisis. Part letter, part sound, and part planting project, this fizzy triptych begins with you collecting a Listening Pack from Pleasance Courtyard. ‘A lesson in paying attention’ SSSS (Business Post).

Pleasance Courtyard (Info Shed)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5

Aug 12-28

Listening Pack Collection between 11.00 – 19.00(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Please note that this is an outdoor solo listening experience. To participate, you will need access to a smartphone with WiFi or data and a pair of headphones.

1518 Siege of Herons

TFKP Physical Theatre, Storytelling

Strasbourg, 1518. A terrible phenomenon plagues the city. The people take to the streets. Not to protest but... to dance. To dance until they die. Join Siege of Herons for their powerful re-telling of the mysterious dancing plague. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

1953: The Race for the Summit

Om Raj Raut (Nepal / USA)

FK Solo Show, Drama

A one-man show about Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who, with Sir Edmund Hillary, was one of the first mountaineers to successfully conquer Everest on his seventh attempt. Written and performed by Om Raj Raut. www.omrajraut.com

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space) B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

1984

Redwood Productions M

Adaptation, Multimedia

A chilling new retelling of George Orwell's seminal novel. Theatre and film combine to reimagine 1984 as a ghost story as the feverish recollections of Winston Smith play out after thinking a thought and falling in love.

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

Aug 18-20,25-27 18:55(1h10m) £15.00 (£14.00)

Abbey's Box

Abbey Glover

TFMP Comedy, Storytelling

Living in a box is hard. Abbey knows. Her box has kept her locked up for 30 years, but now it’s ready to explode! Like a volcano. Like dynamite. A charming debut from a brilliant and real performer.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

The Abrupt Son

Knock on Wood Productions

FNP Drama, New Writing

When Cynthia's husband dies during her pregnancy, he can never hurt her again. But what if the baby turns out just like him? Cynthia can't let that happen. She can, however, get her revenge.

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

The Academy Trust Mode Theatre

TFLP Comedy, Satire

A satirical comedy written and performed by teachers. Featuring hilarious, unbelievable, and simply sublime initiatives that are so outrageous they'll probably be in the next Conservative manifesto!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Adaptation: Enough Already

Vegas Nerve Productions / Samantha Graham

FMP New Writing, Music

A corporate trainer reluctantly wakes up to the truth: the crush of societal expectations is killing her kind. Literally. Can she wake the others up? Can her Fringe show curb the confusion? Get them dancing? Curious? Come!

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug

The Adventures of Supernova de Loutherbergh

Benches We've Sat On

TFLP New Writing, Dark Comedy

If there's one thing Supernova de Loutherbergh knows, it's that her Mum is dead. If there's one thing she doesn't, it's everything else. A hilarious and heartbreaking piece exploring adulthood and its bittersweet adventures. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Afghanistan Is Not Funny by Henry

Naylor

Gilded Balloon and Henry Naylor

K True-Life, Drama

Abducted, threatened by warlords, nearly blown up by Taliban: the powerful true story of Naylor's 2002 trip to the Afghan warzone returns for eight shows only. IFES World's Best Fringe Theatre 2022/3.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) B 0131 622 6552 V

After Shakespeare

Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited

TFK Historical, Drama

What happens to Shakespeare's characters after the curtain falls? Lexi Wolfe weaves Shakespeare's words, historical research, and her dramatic spark, to transform into four characters, to follow their onward journeys. 'Lexi Wolfe is a formidable actor' (Buxton Fringe).

Aionos

Toasterlab

TLP Sci-fi, Experimental

Aionos – Ancient Egypt meets Star Wars as you travel virtual worlds to help an Egyptian queen heal a broken love and navigate spacetime to recover an ancient technology. A hybrid theatrical experience staged in VR, streaming, and in-person.

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 16:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 7-10,14-17,21-24 16:05(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 11-12,18-20,25-26 16:05(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£34.00 F)

An Afternoon with the Ladies of the Cliff Richard Fan Club, Sutton Coldfield, 1995

Opportunity Productions

TKP Comedy, Immersive

It's 1995! Come join a hilarious afternoon with the Ladies of the Cliff Richard Fan Club! For anyone who has ever been a fan... of anything!

Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2 XAug 3 13:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24 13:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Agent November: Indoor

Escape Game – Murder Mr E

Agent November Escape Rooms / The Stand Comedy Club

TFR Immersive, Interactive

There’s been a murder! You have 30 minutes to solve the case, or you’re next! An immersive escape room in the Museum of Secrets.

'A Fringe smash hit' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

www.agentnovember.co.uk

The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Committee Room)

B 0131 558 9005 V 7 G D3 2

XAug 2-3 £10.00 Aug 4-27 £15.00

Games start at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00. Game duration is 50 minutes.

Agent November: Outdoor Escape Game – Major X Ploe-Shun

Agent November Escape Rooms

R Immersive, Interactive Crack the Major's riddles, beat the clock, defuse the device! You have 60 minutes in this ingenious outdoor escape room. Edinburgh needs you!

‘A Fringe smash hit’ SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

www.agentnovember.co.uk Underbelly, Bristo Square (Meet at Underbelly Box Office, Bristo Square)

Agent November: Outdoor

Escape Game – Robyn Yew

Agent November Escape Rooms

R Immersive, Interactive

Priceless relics are missing from the Museum of Secrets. You have 60 minutes to pursue Robyn Yew, avert diplomatic disasters, and crack this immersive outdoor escape room! A Fringe smash hit. www.agentnovember.co.uk Underbelly, Bristo Square

£20.00 (£19.00) Aug 2-28 16:30(1h20m) £20.00 (£19.00)

Aug 2-28 18:30(1h20m) £20.00 (£19.00) Aug 2-28 20:30(1h20m) £20.00 (£19.00)

ZOO Playground (Playground 2)

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 13:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Online On Demand at ZOOTV (Aionos)

B 0131 226 0000

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 13:05(50m) £10.00

Alan Bennett's Cocktail Sticks

BCP

FK Comedy, Drama

Alan Bennett reminisces about his life. He talks to his dead father as his mother yearns for a different life. The play is funny, tender and sad.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 14-19 12:35(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 SUDC) (£40.00 F)

Alba Action Theatre Scotland

TLP New Writing, Comedy

Alba High. 2014. Paul and his S4 classmates battle with their first ever vote – the Independence Referendum, whilst navigating history lessons and teenage life in working-class Glasgow. Featuring songs both original and inspired!

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 11:15(1h30m) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10 11:15(1h30m) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13 11:15(1h30m) £11.00 (£10.00)

Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man

Christian Hege / PBH's Free Fringe

jP Solo Show, New Writing

A 16-year-old American Civil War veteran struggles to live a normal life on New York City’s Lower East Side. But when his flashbacks happen, there are toys. Everywhere. Directed by Jenny Mercein.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

Aug 12-19 12:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Alfie and George

Edinburgh Little Theatre

TFLP Drama, New Writing

Alfie and George are two well-loved but aging panto stars, but will this duo last as we reveal the tension between the pair – what will become of them? And will their friendship survive?

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 4-11 15:45(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

Alison Skilbeck's Uncommon Ground

Hint of Lime Productions

TKP New Writing, Solo Show

Six wildly different people coping and connecting during one year on the Common, telling their unexpected tales of love, life, death and downright dottiness, while a seventh character lurks mysteriously.

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2 R

Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

XAug 3 12:40(1h10m) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:40(1h10m) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 12:40(1h10m) £12.50 (£11.50)

All Aboard! at Termination Station

Lilly Burton

TMP

An Edinburgh debut from performer, writer and creative activist Lilly Burton. A comedy-cabaret about abortion! This is Lilly's story; a bracing, booming and brash autobiographical tale. A disarming riot to smash the stigma of abortion.

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28R

All is Pink in West Berkshire County Aireborne Theatre

FLP Dark Comedy, New Writing

'What would it take for you to eat a real-life human being?' From award-winning playwright, Harry Daisley, comes the hilariously twisted tale of the Abbey family’s unsavoury cravings amidst a national meat ban. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

2

All the Glorious Moments In Between Queen Mary Theatre Company

FMP Spoken Word, Artist(s) of Colour

A love letter to the ones who need it most... Three individuals unravel their most heartwarming, stomach-tingling, glorious moments in life. Join us in celebration of global-majority love and joy! theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Almost Adult

Charlotte Anne-Tilley Productions

TL Solo Show, Comedy

Hope's leaving her hometown for the bright lights of London. It's gonna be mind-blowing. Attractive Hinge dates. Mature new friends. A job at a dinosaur-themed bar. Everything's falling apart. No. Sorry. Everything's falling into place. SSSSS (@TheatreAndOtherThingsLDN, Instagram).

Alone

Glow House Ltd and Dusty Room Productions

TM Drama, Sci-fi

Do you have faith in our survival? Alone is a multi award-winning sci-fi drama about feminism, climate change and David Bowie. After three years touring New Zealand and Australia, this tense thriller has finally reached the UK. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:20(1h30m) £15.50 (£14.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 15:20(1h30m) £13.50 (£12.50)

The Alpha Podcast

Future Ghost Theatre

FLP Satire, Verbatim

It’s a woke world – political correctness has gone mad! Inspired by the likes of Andrew Tate, The Alpha Podcast follows the recording of a "meninist" podcast, but what happens when unexpected chaos ensues live on air? theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 20:15(40m) £7.00 (£5.00 SOC) (£20.00 F)

An Alternative Helpline for the End of the World

Katrine Turner

MP Performance Art, Online Performance

Book a personal phone call to receive your own piece of advice for the end of the world, recommended by a computer algorithm.

André and Dorine

KULUNKA Teatro

TK Physical Theatre, Mime

Through movement and masks, this deeply emotional and non-verbal work follows a pair of elderly artists, André and Dorine. A show without borders which, in 13 years, has been performed in over 30 countries worldwide.

Assembly Rooms (Ballroom)

Summerhall (Summerhall Lobby)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Aug 2-13,15-20,22-27 From 12:30 for 15m until 15:00 every 15m £5.00

Aug 2-13,15-20,22-27 From 15:15 for 15m until 18:15 every 15m £5.00

Am I Nuts!

Stargaze Theatre Company

TFKP New Writing

Smith's having dreams. Stone Age songs, ocean waves and rabbit pie. In Tesco. Through increasingly comic therapy, they desperately seek the truth. So what does happen when you don't return your shopping trolley? Mischief in time and space.

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20 15:15(1h25m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17 15:15(1h25m) £14.00 (£13.00)

2

An(dre)a Spisto: El Dizzy Beast

Andrea Spisto

LP LGBTQ+, Clown

Are you just a teenage dirtbag, baby? Wanna watch weird vids and drink morning coffee with me, maybe? A show about a queer, autistic, latinx caterpillar, on the edge of super-trans-metamorphosis. 'Potent' SSSS (Scotsman). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

Aug 7-12 11:05(50m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

American Man

Stag Productions

TFLP Live Music, Solo Show

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, and more.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Andronicus Synecdoche

Song of the Goat Theatre

TM

A brutal and uncompromising warning of where revenge and cruelty lead, inspired by Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. Featuring original text and music which depict the extreme cruelty that stems from retaliation. War lasts as long as revenge takes.

ZOO Southside (Main House)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug

And I Must Scream

New Place Productions

FLP New Writing

It's summer. Possibly the last one in this dead-end town. Evie has big dreams for the future. Freddie is coming to terms with who he is and Phoebe might just be left behind, alone.

Aug

Aug

Angry Snatch:

A Reclamation Job in 15 Rounds

Frankie Walker Independent Artist FMP Physical Theatre, True-Life

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

And Then The Rodeo Burned Down

Chloe and Natasha

TFL Absurdist, LGBTQ+

The rodeo is the best place in the world. Why would anybody burn it down? Alleged arson fractures into two clowns desperately trying to afford to put on a show.

'I wanted to fight her corner'. A captivating piece of physical theatre performed in a boxing ring. A story of recovery from intimate partner abuse.

Port O'Leith Boxing Club (Boxing Ring / Gym Area) B 0131 226 0000 V 331 G A3

Animal Farm

Exadus Theatre Company

R Adaptation

Exadus believes now is the time to pay homage to Orwell's book, once read aloud in Ukrainian to Soviet refugees in West Germany, reminding us that 'all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-12,14-17 20:25(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 18-19 12:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 20-26 19:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

...And This Is My Friend Mr Laurel

Jeffrey Holland

TK Drama, True-Life

Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi) returns in this sell-out one-man show about the life of Stan Laurel. A humorous and touching look at one of the great cinematic partnerships.

'Magically, timelessly funny' SSSS (Stage).

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug

£12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)

AnotherKind

Amy Louise Wilson, Aphiwe Livi, Voices from the South Showcase

K International, On Demand

AnotherKind is a collaborative theatre project presented by South African creators. Glimpse another kind of process – a meeting of text fragments, recorded rehearsals and performance and sound experiments which challenge the formal limits of live collaboration.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs)

XAug 2-3 11:20(55m) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:20(55m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 11:20(55m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (25m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

Aug 18-27 19:00(50m)

Ants

Junk Theatre

TFL Absurdist, New Writing

The brief is: 'How can the company maximise its profits over the next year?' Three employees have one night to put together a presentation for management. As evening turns to morning, polite debate descends into panic and existential chaos.

Asexuality!

Rebecca McGlynn

TMP Comedy, Music

Asexuality! is an autobiographical musical comedy about Rebecca McGlynn's pre-transition life. The story follows Robert, an asexual man navigating a hypersexual world. Through music and comedy, he explores sex, romance, love, loss... and, eventually, her true gender identity.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Anything That We Wanted To Be

Adam Lenson

TFLP Multimedia, Musical Theatre

If you could go back and remake that one big decision, would it fix everything? Merging gig, memoir and lecture, this life-affirming new show is about learning to accept the choices you made.

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5

Appraisal

Mountain Hare Productions

TK New Writing

A work review gone horribly wrong. Jo needs to appraise Nicky. Nicky just wants to keep working. Sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2022. 'A convoluted maze with humorous, dramatic punch' SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com).

'Terrific play' SSSSS (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

'Intelligent and incisive' SSSSS (StageWhispers.com.au). Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

April Small: Bloody Medea!!

Performed by April Small and Directed by Aitor Basauri

K Alternative Comedy, Clown

The OG femme fatale, Euripides' sorceress-seducer, Jason's golden goose: Medea, the goddess who could have had it all. But, like dancer and Gaulier-trained clown April Small, things haven't quite worked out in her favour.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (BlundaBus)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue by donating at the end of the show. Your advance ticket options are: £5, £7, £9.

Arcade

DARKFIELD

TFLP Immersive, Interactive DARKFIELD's Arcade is an interactive narrative that uses the aesthetic of 1980's video games, complete darkness, 360 degree binaural sound and sensory effects to immerse players in a war-torn world through which they can choose their own path.

Summerhall (The Terrace)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 3 From 13:15 for 30m until 20:45 every 45m £10.00

Aug 4-27 From 11:45 for 30m until 20:45 every 45m £12.50 (£11.00)

Artist/Muse

WWWC

TMP New Writing, Drama

LET Award finalist 2023. A life-drawing class plunges you into the chaotic world of Paul and Olivia, two lost souls in NYC's vibrant art scene circa 1992. Witness (or condone?) the lines blur between creation/destruction, genius/ collaboration, love/abuse.

XAug 2-3 23:00(1h15m) £9.00

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Nip)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24 23:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 23:00(1h15m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Assemblywomen

Warwick Classics

TFL Satire, Farce

A modern adaptation of an Ancient Greek comedy, featuring cross-dressing and chaos. The women stage a political takeover, implementing an outlandish new system in Athens with ridiculous consequences. Political and risqué humour combine in this timeless classic.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

At That Time, Byeon Haddangse

FMP Comedy, Dark Comedy

Japanese colonial era 1931: vertical drop shot of those crawling up to desire! It raises the issue of human desire and greed with the motif of the Maria (Byeon Hong-rye) murder case.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

XAug 7-8 11:25(1h) (Free Ticketed) Aug 9-12,14-19 11:25(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Athena

Penn Theatre Ensemble

TFL Comedy, Drama

En garde! Can fierce competitors also be friends? Featuring on-stage fencing and repartee, this funny, fast-paced, touching play explores the lives of two teenage girls, as they attack and parry their way through junior year... and into their futures.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Attachment: The Leech Show

Kitsch Theatre

FK Comedy, Interactive

Brutal. Infamous. Slimy. He's a theatre critic. Meet Bob the Leech. Join three actors as they hopelessly attempt to impress this bloodsucking parasite. An interactive and surreal satire on theatre criticism.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19 17:15(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)

Attenborough and His Animals

Clownfish Theatre presented by James Seabright

Tj Family-Friendly, Comedy

The magic of David Attenborough live! Two hapless fools recreate wonderful scenes of the natural world. 'Dazzling duo triumph' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'One hilarious moment after another' SSSSS (EdFestMag.com). 'Standing ovation says it all' SSSSS (GreatScottMedia.com).

Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2C

XAug 3 12:25(50m) £8.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:25(50m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 12:25(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)

B 0131 622 6552 V 64 G E4 28

XAug 2-4 14:30(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-6,10,14-15,17,21-22,24 14:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Attendants

Ava Borthwick, Amelie Breach and Lola Morgans

FKP Comedy

Observational comedy that'll make you laugh so much you'll cry. Join three flight attendants from Applesby Airlines as they share with you the various colourful characters from their lives.

Bacon Sophie Swithinbank, Directed by Matthew Iliffe, Produced by HFH Productions

TM New Writing, Contemporary

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

XAug 4-6 14:25(20m) £7.00 (£5.00 S) Aug 7-12 14:25(20m) £7.00 (£5.00

Auto-Engrain: A One-Woman Show

We Are Bosstress

FN Solo Show, Dark Comedy

Blunt botanist Kate decides it’s time she went back into therapy! This tragicomedy is an outrageous tale of how one woman relays experiences from speed-dating to how a toxic relationship can be engrained. No sugarcoating. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

XAug 14 22:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) Aug 15-27 22:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Scheduled Online Performance at Fringe Online (Zoom)

B 0131 226 0000

Aug 14,22,27 22:00(1h) £7.50 (£5.00)

Awake, Gay

and Writing a Play

Unwitnessed Escape / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Comedy, LGBTQ+

Escaping from a high-control religious group is a waking-up process that can take years. This one-man autobiographical show navigates such an exit and the subsequent delirium of walking into a forbidden world. PBH's Free Fringe @ The Street (The Street)

B 0131 226 0000 V 239 G C5

Aug 6-18,20-27 17:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The

Awesome 80s Prom

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents

The Woodlands High School Theater

FL Interactive

Take a trip back to 1989 and dance the night away at Wanaget High. This immersive experience follows every American teenager's favourite right of passage: prom night!

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 5 17:45(1h20m) £5.00 Aug 6 20:15(1h20m) £5.00

Aug 7 11:45(1h20m) £5.00 Aug 8 21:45(1h20m) £5.00

Ay Up, Hitler! Gamma

Ray Theatre

TL Comedy, Satire

The untold story of how Hitler and his cronies escaped Germany at the end of the war, and went into hiding in the last place you'd think to look... Yorkshire! theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 22:15(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Babs for Life Bon Appetit Theatre

tFLP Satire, Political

Dragged by the wig from her seat in Westminster, in this hilarious new comedy, Babs Romance MP holds a scandalous press conference and reflects on her sketchy career in politics as a member of the Preservative Party.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 2-4,14,21-22 22:45(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:45(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00C)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 22:45(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00C)

XAug 2-3 15:30(1h15m)

The return of the multi award-winning play, Bacon is an unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at masculinity, sexuality and power, through the dizzying lens of youth. 'Utterly compelling... beautiful and devastating to watch' SSSS (Stage).

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5

The Bad Daters

Felix Culpa Productions

TFMP Dark Comedy, New Writing

Wendy and Liam embark on a first date both assume is doomed for failure. Can they survive the date, and move on from hearing the hilarious and annoyingly heartbreaking truth about themselves? A deliciously dark Irish comedy. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Bad Teacher

The Queens of Cups

TM Comedy, New Writing

Back after selling out Edinburgh Fringe 2022 and VAULT Festival 2023! The Queens of Cups draw upon their years teaching in this outrageous and riotously funny comedy. 'A hilarious reminder that teachers are entirely human' SSSSS (TheatreScotland.com).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2 X

The Ballad of Truman Capote

Northern Line Productions

KP New Writing, Drama

New York’s Plaza Hotel, 1966: the party of the century. But as Capote’s guests arrive, the writer disappears to gossip with himself about celebrity life. From award-winning novelist Andrew O’Hagan, a hilarious, brilliant new play. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Bampots

Haud Yer Wheesht Theatre

TMP New Writing

This debut play from Haud Yer Wheesht Theatre explores what it means to be Scottish! Through the medium of a ceilidh rave, you’ll be taken on a tour of our country. There is no better way to experience Scotland.

Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 21:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 21:40(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,14-15 21:40(1h) £13.50 (£12.00)

Banana

Michael Galligan

TM Comedy, Clown

Is he banana? Or is he human? Michael Galligan ('...of considerable wit and guile' – List) is stuck in a box with only one hour before he ripens. Stand-up, physical comedy, magic and more in this Banana Burlesque.

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

XAug 4 14:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:15(1h) £12.00

Aug 7-10,15-17,22-24 14:15(1h) £10.00

See page 320 for more information

Bang

Rufflings Productions

TL Drama, Solo Show

Bang is a monologue delivered by the apparition of Joan Vollmer, who was shot by her common-law husband, the famous Beat writer William Burroughs. Her shocking shooting is generally and appallingly acknowledged as central to the Beat movement.

ZOO Playground (Playground 2)

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:20(1h) £15.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-10,14-17,21-24 19:20(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Bangers

Samal Arts

TFL Live Music, New Writing

It’s club night. DJ spins the tracks, crossfading two strangers' stories as they confront issues of love, sex, and their own complex pasts. Garage gig theatre featuring original tracks. ‘A true masterpiece’ SSSSS (WhatsOnStage.com). ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B

The Baron and the Junk Dealer

The George Lucas Talk Show

TLP Comedy, Sci-fi

From the creators of The George Lucas Talk Show, a play about two fugitives – a mysterious aristocrat, a paranoid junk merchant – stranded on a desolate planet, waiting to be rescued or killed.

Be Home Soon

By The Moon Theatre Company

TFLP New Writing, Drama

Moving. Boxes everywhere. Memories locked beneath tape. What will happen when the past gets unpacked? A powerful new drama that confronts our ideas of home, loss and the line we tread between holding on and letting go. Greenside @ Infirmary

Be My Guest

Monia Baldini

TL Comedy, Clown

F)

Join Monia's six personalities on a cathartic, adventurous journey toward self-acceptance. Hot, urgent themes: failure, dreams, motherhood, and taboos. Embrace the power of your human vulnerability and Be My Guest! New York Fringe Encore Series Award 2022.

Assembly George Square (The Box)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 14:20(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

The Beatles Were a Boyband

F-Bomb Theatre

L Drama, New Writing

The cosy, safe world of three flatmates is rocked by a woman's murder. This unforgettable play by Rachel O'Regan won a 2022 Fringe First Award and the Sit Up Award. Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Aug 18-20,25-27 19:30(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 21-24 19:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Beautiful Evil Things Ad

Infinitum

TK Devised, Physical Theatre

Multi award-winning Ad Infinitum (Odyssey, Translunar Paradise, Ballad of the Burning Star) returns with a breathtaking retelling of the Trojan War through Medusa’s eyes. Fierce, funny, physical storytelling. ‘Hair-raising, heart-quickening whirl of myths’ SSSS (Guardian).

SSSS (Stage).

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28CB

XAug 2-3 15:40(1h15m) £10.00

Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:40(1h15m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 15:40(1h15m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Before the Drugs Kick In Lynn T

Walsh

TFMP Stand-Up, New Writing

One of America's top comedians returns with nostalgia for the 90s and early 2000s. Comedy, theatre, therapy. Sit back and enjoy your trip. Chappelle meets Russian Doll. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-10,14-17,20-24 12:55(50m) £5.00

Aug 11-12,18-19, 25-26 12:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Being Sophie Scholl

Acting Coach Scotland

TFMP Drama, Historical

After her brother’s arrest, a young German student begins a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Gestapo. Discover the inspiring true story of Sophie Scholl – the girl who defied Hitler. theSpace @

2

Ben Target: LORENZO

Soho Theatre

TFLP Performance Art, Comedy

Ben Target is a critically acclaimed performance artist and multi award-winning comedian (yawn), but in 2020 he gave this up to become the live-in carer for an irascible octogenarian prankster. A life-affirming story about death.

Directed by Adam Brace.

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) B

Best Man

A Few Words Theatre

TM Comedy, New Writing

Cathal is 30, flirty, and having a breakdown at his best friend's wedding. A best-man speech that goes completely off the rails, and you're in the congregation watching it all unfold. SSSSS (TheReviewsHub.com).

Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)

B 0131 510 0395 V 300 G F4 2

XAug 2-4 14:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:50(1h) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Better Days

Studio 57 Productions

M Music

1990. Aged 19, Danny stands at the crossroads of football violence and house music. A one-man show that combines poetic storytelling with the best music from the era. Featuring tunes from Frankie Knuckles, Slam, Underworld and many more.

Just the Tonic at La Belle Angele (La Belle Angele)

B 0330 220 1212 V 301 G D5

XAug 11-13 13:30(1h5m) £8.00 Aug 15-26 13:30(1h5m) £12.00

For

Tickets: 0131 226 0000 or edfringe.com

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show

White Room Theatre Ed2023 Partnership

TK Compilation, New Writing

Good morning, Edinburgh! We're back, bringing you brand-new, delicious, rotating "menus" of 10-15-minute comedies, eccentricities and mini-dramas – all served up with complimentary coffee/tea, croissant and strawberries. The perfect way to start your day.

XAug 2-4 10:20(1h10m) £12.50

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Apphia Campbell presented by James Seabright

K Music, Solo Show

Apphia Campbell's solo inspired by Nina Simone. Back for five shows only to celebrate its 10th birthday.

'Goes beyond impersonation' SSSS (Times).

'Nothing short of sensational' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,26-27 10:20(1h10m) £17.50 (£16.50)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 10:20(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.50)

Big Kid Kindergarten

Play Immersive (Colorado, USA)

tFM Immersive, Interactive

Bring your inner child to this immersive playgroup experience for grown-ups. Follow the Teacher as you craft, build, and connect with your fellow classmates in this participatory play experiment. Don’t forget to pack a snack! www.bigkidkindergarten.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2 R

Aug 2-4,14-15,21-22 11:00(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20 11:00(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00C)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 11:00(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00C)

Bill's 44th

Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck in association with Underbelly

TK Puppetry, Comedy

Our host, Bill, desperate for camaraderie and celebration, has planned his party to the last detail – all that remains is for his guests to arrive. This poignant tragicomedy for grown-ups is a 'tender, boozy puppet party' (Guardian).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 20:35(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:35(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 20:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

The Birds, a New Musical Comedy!

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Westmont High School

FjP Adaptation, Musical Theatre

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!

Central Hall (Auditorium) B

Bits 'N' Pieces

Saltire Sky Theatre

FL

Immersive

28

Bits 'N' Pieces explores the dangers of drug stigma and misinformation in modern society. Temptation, tunes and terror from every angle in this immersive assault on the senses. Winner: Best Scottish Theatre Award 2022 (Scottish Arts Club).

Leith Arches (Ground Level)

B 0131 226 0000 V 324 G LEITH C2

Aug 11-16,18-23,25-26 19:30(1h30m) £12.00

Bitter Lemons

RJG Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Pleasance

TLP New Writing, Political

In the worlds of football and finance, two women carve their own path. As a pitch gets closer, lives shift and worlds collide in an explosive debut tackling abortion and power.

Supported by Pleasance and Bristol Old Vic.

'Compelling and heartbreaking' SSSS (EdFestMag.com).

Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28

Aug 14-15,17 15:00(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 18-19 15:00(1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)

Blanket of the Dark

Applause Theatre Group

FNP Drama, Improv

Blanket of the Dark compares two of Britain's most notorious serial killing couples and brings light between the two. Do you have a fascination with true crime? If so this play should be on your list.

Aug

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Blizzard Emily Woof

FjP Comedy, Experimental

You are on stage giving a lecture about neuroscience. Life starts to unravel. Clothes don't want to be clothes anymore. A dress becomes reluctant to be seen in public. Emily Woof's comic, philosophical adventure explores reconnecting to oneself.

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Blood of the Lamb

B Street Theatre and the Journey Company and Fringe Management

TMP Drama, Political

In this searing, Kafkaesque drama about the criminalisation of abortion, two women navigate a new law requiring a dead fetus to be carried to term as an unborn 'citizen' of the state of Texas.

Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20

Bloody Elle

Traverse Theatre and Cloudrise Productions in association with Royal Exchange TFL Music, Storytelling

Elle meets Eve – nothing is ever the same again. This loud, proud, Fringe First Award-winning love story is heartwarmingly honest, belly-achingly funny, and full of original live music. Back by audience demand following a sell-out 2022 run.

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1) B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 8 10:00(1h25m) £17.00 (£12.00) Aug 9 19:00(1h25m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 10 22:00(1h25m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 11 10:00(1h25m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 12 13:00(1h25m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 13 16:00(1h25m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Blowhole DEM Productions

TMP Comedy, LGBTQ+

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 C

XAug 2-3 14:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

XAug 2-3 14:50(1h) £9.00

He's gay, aspiring to be Billie Piper circa 1999, and perfecting the bum-hole selfie in the work toilets. Rock bottom's never been so fabulous. 'An outrageously raw, brazenly queer new comedy depicting life and love in your twenties' (Bakchormeeboy.com).

Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 14:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Blub Blub

Trunk Theatre Project

TFj Puppetry, Physical Theatre

Blub Blub is a story of two fish living in a small aquarium. Unique puppets along with live music and contemporary dance will be combined with miniature sets that pop out of trunks.

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5

X

Blue CCEGHM TM Drama, Political

The death of a Black motorist during a traffic stop at the hands of a white officer threatens a years-long friendship and sparks the question, what is the price of truth? Assembly George Square (The Box) B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5

Blue Dragon

An Exciting New FM Absurdist, New Writing

Blue Dragon. A train station platform. Four strangers. A stunning "view". They meet, and talk, and meet again, and talk again, and grow to understand each other, and completely fail to see what's going on.

Just the Tonic Nucleus (Just the Sub-Atomic Room)

Blueballs Iris Supple-Still

FM New Writing, Thriller

One bedroom. Two 20-year-olds. Just married and strangers until hours ago – now they are alone for the first time. A twisted version of the twisted tale Bluebeard, Blueballs is a thrilling, 40-minute tequila-shot of theatre in free verse.

(Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Blueprints

Ashlee Elizabeth-Lolo / The REcreate Agency

KP New Writing, Artist(s) of Colour

Are you destined to repeat ancestral patterns forever?

If you could know the entire history of your bloodline would you want to? Welcome to the Blueprints programme, where we protect you from the past because knowledge is power. Right?

The Booth

Edinburgh University Theatre Company

TFLP New Writing, Comedy

Who needs a pair of heels, coconut and doorbell...? The answer: a foley artist. Step into The Booth and experience the mysterious world of radio plays. In this new comedy we see everything we’re only supposed to hear.

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Boudica

Mermaids Performing Arts Fund

FMP

A story of two rival families with a generational feud that has, once again, claimed lives. Caught between avenging her husband and protecting her daughters, Boudica must decide what she can afford to sacrifice on the altar of family.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Bowjangles: Dracula in Space

Bowjangles / Something for the Weekend

TK Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning comedy musicians and theatrical genre-spanners present their riotous sci-fi retelling of the horror classic. 'Completely original' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Zest, action and charisma... unfailingly entertaining' SSSS (Chortle.co.uk).

Warning: Contains scenes of graphic violins.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs) B

Boy Out The City

Declan Bennett

TMP New Writing

An electric story of the man running from the boy within. From 80s Coventry to 90s London to 00s NYC, what happens when the man stops running and comes face to face with the boy?

Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Brain Freeze

Last Minute Productions

FM Dark Comedy, New Writing

The worst thing about cancer: the medical stuff or the emotional rollercoaster? Patient has had cancer and it’s a massive vibe killer. Krut’s autobiographical Brain Freeze shows it’s not just the diagnosis. It’s the weird sex issues too. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 �

Aug 17,22-24,28 11:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 18-20,25-27 11:50(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Bolts of Melody

La Meute

FK Poetry, Musical Theatre

Poetic, musical, funny, moving. It’s the story of two people entering Possibility, a place populated by Emily Dickinson's words. It deals with loss, but also joy and humour. It’s about finding internal poetry, and relying on others.

French Institute in Scotland

(Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard)

B 0131 285 6030 V 168 G D4 2 Aug 16-20 18:00(55m) £10.00

Brain Hemingway

Tawnydog Productions

TFL Comedy, Musical Theatre

A blocked playwright with a looming deadline is haunted by the subject of her last failed show: Ernest Hemingway. Brain Hemingway returns to the Fringe for the second year in a row!

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug

Break the Chains

Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company

– Rob Blowman

TFMP Contemporary, Multimedia

A true story about overcoming some of life's greatest hurdles. Loss, addiction and heartbreak this Bradford bloke tells us how he turned his life around and became a mental-health advocate on the world's biggest stage.

The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria

Out Of The Forest Theatre

TKP

Bulgaria just told Hitler to f*ck off, saved nearly 50,000 Jewish lives... and lost a King. Five-star award-winning ensemble blending history and live folk tunes.

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

22:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Break Up Addict

Paige Wilhide

TKP Comedy, Solo Show

Buckle up! Break Up Addict will take you through an emotional rollercoaster, with plenty of laughs along the way, as Paige chases the high of heartbreak, battles her inner demons, and crashes head-first into a self-love adventure.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 X

£8.50 Aug

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

16:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Break Up With Your Boyfriend

Scylla's Bite

TLP New Writing, LGBTQ+

Diving into the world of noughties nostalgia, Cassie and Jo must face the realities of their romantic relationships and the toxic truth behind them. An upbeat, queer and honest exploration of consent, self-love and healing.

B 0131 556 6550 V 23

28C

The Brilliance of Broken Glass

Brooke / 36 Expressions

TLP Comedy, Storytelling

New York Comedian and Moth StorySLAM champion’s debut hour blends award-winning storytelling and comedic tales exploring medical crisis aftershock. Post-fall, this story’s about the rise. Punchy, poetic, humorous reflection on losing, finding and rescuing yourself.

Underbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)

Buff

Sibearita Productions, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Pleasance

TNP LGBTQ+, Solo Show

Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28R XAug 2-3 12:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:55(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 12:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)

Breaking the Castle

Written and Performed by Peter Cook TL

This powerful comedy-drama explores the correlation between mental health, trauma and addiction. It is an authentic, funny and uplifting tale of one man's journey to recovery.

A 32-year-old gay primary school teacher navigates the cruel online dating world as a plus-sized man, alongside managing his rising feelings towards his buff flatmate. Funny yet timely, Buff is a heart-warming tale of the journey to self-acceptance.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz

Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough

TLP New Writing

Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 10:50(1h30m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 10:50(1h30m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Breed or Bust

Human Nature in association with Fringe Management TM Comedy, Storytelling

To Breed or not to Breed? Combining forthright storytelling, stand-up comedy and dark humour, award-winning writer/ performer Joyful Raven skillfully navigates the complexities of women's reproductive choices. Come for the laughs, stay for the sex education.

Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2022, join Nathaniel as he explores Black masculinity through Beyonce lyrics, techno raves and the deeply intimate relationship a man has with his barber. ROUNDABOUT

£16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 20:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

The Burden of Truth

The Red River Theatre Co.

FKP Thriller, Dark Comedy

The Burden of Truth... starts with a pizza and a painting and an art provocateur. It ends with the failure of the resurrection and the death of God. Fiat Lux. Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 14:20(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 14:20(1h) £10.50 (£9.50) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Brief Candle Blushing Caligula

FKP Historical, New Writing

Deep beneath the streets of Regency Edinburgh lies a labyrinth of black vaults, housing the downtrodden and hiding a criminal underworld. Here, Isla fights to find a candle for her Mum’s birthday, as the Great Fire rages above.

Aug 14-19 12:45(1h30m) £9.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Burned Out

Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company – Jake Thompson

TFLP Contemporary

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 21:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00 SUD) (£24.00 F)

Burned Out is a story of the damning effects of greed on the human condition and how generosity and kindness will always win against selfishness, and of working class triumph in an ever-greedy and classist world.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-5,7-12,14-19 11:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

X

Burning Down The Horse

Fishing 4 Chips

TKP Comedy, Immersive

A brand-new immersive comedy set onboard the most iconic wooden animal in history – the Trojan Horse. Join your fellow soldiers and experience what really went on inside the belly of the beast.

Candide

Ima Collab

FKP Devised, Physical Theatre

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Burnt Lavender

Missing Link Theatre

FMP Physical Theatre, LGBTQ+

Welcome to the Lavender Club, a clandestine cabaret pulsing with physical theatre, lip-synced routines and gut-wrenching confessions. Dazzlingly dark and unapologetically cheeky, Burnt Lavender amplifies LGBTQ+ history through laughter, tears, and a stage full of queers. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

BUTCHERED

Expial Atrocious

TL Absurdist, Physical Theatre

Welcome to the kitchen where dreams come to die. Featuring dynamic physical theatre, a pitch-black comedic script and a killer soundtrack, this absurdist thriller demands to be seen and heard... Have you got the guts? SSSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 17:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20 17:10(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17

Call Me Elizabeth

KB Productions

FK Solo Show, Drama

Fresh off her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. 'Brilliant! A must-watch for any Elizabeth Taylor fan!' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

www.callmeelizabeth.com

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

2384

Call Me Suicidal

Not Blood Sisters

FL Dark Comedy, New Writing

When Death calls for Liv, she doesn't expect her to be such a bitch. Call Me Suicidal is an exploration into the inconvenience of being alive. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

Aug 15-19 21:00(45m) £10.00 (£8.00 SDC)

Call Mr Robeson –A Life, with Songs

Tayo Aluko and Friends (Nigeria/UK)

tfK Historical, Music

A rollercoaster journey through African-American actor and singer Paul Robeson’s remarkable life, highlighting his pioneering and heroic political activism and internationalism. Features Ol’ Man River and other memorable songs.

www.callmrrobeson.co.uk

A contemporary adaptation of Voltaire's Candide, this devised work depicts the optimist's journey from innocence to experience. Featuring colourful characters and poetic storytelling, this production from Hong Kong is a fun, thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Live music.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19 14:20(40m) £10.00 (£8.50) (£34.00 F)

Aug 20-26 18:50(40m) £10.00 (£8.50) (£34.00 F)

The Canonized Club: The Curious Lives and Deaths of the Saints Hardly

Working Promotions

TFKP New Writing, Comedy

It's 1969 and Pope Paul VI has made an announcement that questions the status of the existing canon of Catholic saints. Who will remain in the exclusive Canonized Club?

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) B 0131 510 2384

Can’t Stop Carrying On

Blue Orange Arts

FK Comedy, Drama

An ageing film producer plans to resurrect his cinematic successes by revitalising the Carry On franchise with a new film. Saucy seaside humour, double entendre and cheeky sexual innuendo. Just what a millennial audience wants, right?

theSpace @ Surgeons

(Haldane Theatre)

Can't Wait to Leave

Stephen Leach

TFM Drama, New Writing

A darkly comic and sharply observed debut. Taking place entirely in a hospital waiting room, this is the story of Ryan – angry, adrift, and alone as he navigates his final six months in a soulless London.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384

The Caper Trail

Blue Orange Arts

FL Comedy, Drama

How not to pull off a jewel heist! An overconfident cat-burglar battles an officious security guard and an escaped criminal with occasional amnesia, as he attempts to steal a cursed ruby on the night before his wedding!

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Captain Avaritia's Carnival of Wonders

FCSA Theatre Company

FLP Horror

The Captain's Carnival is in town, and Amy's brother is missing. Will she find him without having to pay a terrible price? After all, the show must go on.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) B

2

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 5,7,13,19 18:00(1h25m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9,11,17 18:00(1h25m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 15 18:00(1h25m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h25m)

This show is offering Pay What You Can pricing with ticket price options at £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50

Playbill, the monthly theatre magazine distributed across America known internationally as a symbol of the arts, is thrilled to bring you the Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition–a sustainable and modern cruise ship–as the inaugural Playbill FringeShip for the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The beautiful and recently renovated ship will be the official ‘Floatel’ by the Fringe, docked in the buzzing port district of Leith. Playbill FringeShip will have direct transportation to and from the festival, as well as bringing the life and vibrancy of Edinburgh Festival Fringe on board.

Along with ultra-comfortable lodging in an array of accommodations on board, all guests of the Playbill FringeShip will enjoy a number of amenities on and off the ship, including:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day in our many restaurants and lounges, paired with a drink package of your choice

• Exciting Fringe entertainment within the FringeShip’s state-of-the-art theatre and cabaret lounge, for onboard guests only

• Access to roundtrip coach service from Leith to the centre of Edinburgh

• Wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools, and a top deck open-air lounge with a pizza parlour

Make your stay at Fringe easy and comfortable - join us on the Playbill FringeShip!

Prices starting at £199 per day, per person!

The Caravel

Cuttin’ Aboot Theatre Co Ltd

L New Writing, Historical

This true story depicts the Glasgow gangster scene in the late 80s/early 90s, through the perspective of a group of teenage girls who are none the wiser.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug

Casting the Runes Box Tale Soup

TK Adaptation, Puppetry

Following Fringe sell outs in 2018 and 2019, Box Tale Soup return with a heart-stopping adaptation of MR James' supernatural thriller. Our advice? Don't come alone... 'Haunting! It's brilliant!' SSSSS (SGFringe.com). 'They are wonderful' (Times).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Cat Sh!t Crazy

Cindy D'Andrea

TFMP Solo Show, Dark Comedy

A "tail" of grief, recovery, self-discovery and lots of cats. Can this crazy cat lady save the one who needs it most or will she be frozen in pain like a fur ball that won't let go?

Certain Death and Other Considerations

Nine Twenty Collective TLP Dark Comedy, Devised

The world will end in 80 years – just enough time to have a baby! Two couples are thrust into chaos as they prepare to welcome new life into a dying world. Fate, love, pickleball. ZOO Playground (Playground 2)

0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

The Chairs Revisited

An ancient couple, living in isolation, throw a lockdown party. Inviting many imaginary guests. Sometimes life is more absurd than fiction. 'Ionesco’s surreal, funny, moving mini-masterpiece' (Scotsman). 'Waiting for Godot meets the Marx Brothers' SSSSS (Herald). www.vagabondproductions.weebly.com

Gilded

14:30(1h) £12.50 (£10.50)

Aug 7-8 14:30(1h) £13.50 Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h) £13.50 (£11.50)

Chance

Durham University represented by Sightline Productions

L Drama, New Writing

Chance follows Aaron, who’s been excluded from mainstream school and is being sent back to Sunnyside Pupil Referral Unit. Chance is about what it’s like growing up in a Northern working-class community and life as a young person today.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

Aug 21-27 13:15(1h) £10.00 (£7.00) (£6.00 SO) (£20.00 F)

Character Flaw

Philippa Dawson

TFLP Storytelling, LGBTQ+

What does it mean to be neurodivergent? Follow Pip as she navigates the challenges and celebrates the joys. How has it affected her coming-out journey? Will ADHD medication impact her identity? Can we learn to be more understanding?

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2R

XAug 4-6 17:20(50m) £8.00 (£7.00 SUDC)

Aug 7-9,14-15,21 17:20(50m) £11.00 (£8.00 SUDC)

Aug 10-12,16-19,22-26 17:20(50m) £12.50 (£10.50 SUDC)

Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story

Searchlight Theatre Company

FK True-Life

Set in Paris, during the Olympic Games of 1924, we see the struggles Eric Liddell faces in staying true to his principles. 'Engaging at all times' (BroadwayBaby.com). Five shows only, run for a ticket!

Palmerston Place Church (Palmerston Place Church) B 0131 226 0000 V 254 G E1 28

Aug 23-25 19:15(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 25 17:45(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 26 12:45(1h5m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Chasing Butterflies

Naysay Productions

TNP New Writing, Thriller

Murder in London: The Butterfly Butcher strikes again. Beneath the bustling capital, a relentless evil continues to lurk. Pressure mounts on Detective Richards and the police to catch the serial killer that has haunted Whitechapel throughout 1985.

Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 10:55(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 10:55(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 10:55(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Chatham House Rules Louis Rembges

TLP Comedy, New Writing

'I'm going to start filming now, Pigf*cker. I can call you Pigf*cker, can't I?' Work is hard. TikTok is fun! Killing an exPrime Minister is harder. But Host is up to the challenge. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 13:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 13:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Chicken Sunday's Child

TFLP

New Writing, Contemporary

A chicken's brain is the size of a walnut. Their hearts are as big as the universe. A play about love, fate, delicious white meat and adventure. There's a chicken in the Summerhall basement. From the makers of Mustard.

Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 R

XAug 2-3 20:50(1h) £10.00

Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 20:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Choo Choo! (Or... Have You Ever Thought About ****** ****

*****? (Cos I Have))

StammerMouth, Sherman Theatre, Pleasance

TLP Comedy, Devised

Everything's alright in Nye and Duncan's dream house but when Nye confesses his intrusive thoughts, things go off the rails. A tragi-comedy from the award-winning StammerMouth.

Pleasance Dome (JackDome) B

Chopped Liver and Unions

Out of the Fire

TFK New Writing, Historical

The world is changed by the women you push too far. Sara Wesker changed her world. But did her passion for the cause kill her passion for the love of her life?

Collar Bryntirion

TFLP Solo Show, New Writing

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

The Church of Princess Cassandra

Lucy Frederick LP Comedy, Immersive

Is anybody really listening? A little comedy play with big Greek-tragedy energy, about what happens when you are done waiting for your turn to speak. 'A genuinely gifted performer' SSSS (Scotsman).

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below (Little Cellar)

B 0131 226 0000 V 442 G E5

Aug 3-15,17-27 14:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Climate Fables

The Torch Ensemble

TFKP New Writing, Drama

Two truthful new plays about the future of humanity in climate change, developed in New York. Our hopes, fears, resilience, insanity, love, and choice to have children at the end of the world. Performed on alternating days.

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 Aug

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

Clown Sex

Natasha Sutton Williams and PlayWell Productions

TNP Comedy, LGBTQ+

Join Gary Strange in the London sewers as he encounters stories of bad sex, sad sex and clown sex. It's funny, grotesque and surprisingly relatable. 'Unique and mouthwatering' SSSSS (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).

'Brilliantly oddball' (Time Out).

Benji's undergoing an operation. It’s going to make him happier than ever... and handsome... and hairy. But first he needs to tell his family. And his best mate, Will. A poignant, provocative play to make you paws for thought.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 22:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

Aug 21-26 17:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 11:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

The Collie's Shed Island Life Productions

TK Drama, Historical

Based in a Men's Shed in East Lothian, The Collie's Shed follows four retired miners as they discover how a review into the policing of the '80s mining strikes suddenly changes and affects them and their friendships.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 13:15(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17 13:15(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20 13:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Colonel Anne: Jacobite Heroine

Duns Players

FK Drama, Historical

A heroine of the 1745 Jacobite Rising, Colonel Anne defied her husband, raised troops for Bonnie Prince Charlie, saved his life, and lost her warrior-lover at Culloden. A true story of passion, courage and female independence.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 11-12,14-19 18:50(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Come to Our Show (Please)

Building Bridges Theatre Company

fK Clown, Storytelling

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,22-24 13:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Club Life

Fred Deakin

13:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

KP True-Life, In Conversation

Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin hosts an immersive joyride through his Clubland adventures. This innovative show recreates Fred's classic nights and resurrects lost fashion tribes. Join us in a quest for mayhem and magic on the dance floor.

XAug 2-3 21:00(2h30m) £10.00

Centring around two clowns, Anna and Felix, and their quest for home. This show dives deep into questions of interculturalism in a world where communication has never been easier, yet never so complex.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 14-15 17:30(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 16-18 17:30(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Aug 19-20 17:30(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

A Comedy of Tenors

The Edinburgh Makars

K Farce, Comedy

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Summerhall (TechCube 0)

Aug 4-6,10-13,17-20,24-27 21:00(2h30m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Cola Boy Cola Boy Productions

FMP Music, Storytelling

The 1990s, when house music exploded! Drama, suspense, comedy and music as a young Scottish journalist and DJ gets sucked into Dubai's criminal underworld. A gripping and immersive stage adaptation of excerpts from cult book Cola Boy.

1930s Paris. One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, planning the concert of the century. What could possibly go wrong? Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug 21,24-26 19:30(2h15m) £15.00 (£12.50) Aug 22-23 19:30(2h15m) £15.00 (£12.50)

Concerned Others

Tortoise in a Nutshell

TFLP Puppetry, Multimedia

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 14-19 20:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)

An intimate performance collides immersive soundscapes, shoebox installations, turntables, micro-projection and 32mm figures to explore a defining crisis. Multi award-winning Tortoise in a Nutshell presents the stories of families, friends, and carers supporting people suffering from substance addiction. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 R

XAug 2-3 14:45(45m) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 14:45(45m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Conquest of Bread / Conquista del Pan

Community art collective/Lxs de Abajo, Voices from the South Showcase

M Performance Art, Political

Performative manifest. A creative and critical space woven mostly by working women and domestic workers from San Juan de Abajo, Mexico, to discuss their working conditions.

An invitation to demand for labour justice.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Constellations

ZOE Productions and New Celts Productions

TFM Comedy, Drama

Endless universes, endless possibilities. Follow a quantum physicist and a beekeeper as their relationship faces every possible future in an exploration of free will and friendship; an exploration of quantum multiverse theory, love and honey.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

XAug 6 13:55(1h20m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

Aug 8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26 13:55(1h20m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Constrictor

Jaimee Aislyn de Witt

FKP Solo Show, Dark Comedy

Constrictor discusses family, international communities, and the erasure of mixed-raced women from society. It focuses on a mum who faces the difficulties of raising a mixed-raced child, acknowledging both her past with racism and future promise of her child.

The Courteous Enemy University Of York Drama Society MP

An absurdist satire set in 1958 which imagines what happened when infamous theatre critic Kenneth Tynan wrote a scathing review of The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco, the father of absurdism.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

Cowboys and Lesbians

Spring Lamb

TLP Comedy, New Writing

Join British schoolfriends Nina and Noa as they escape their sexless lives into a fantasy world of lust, betrayal and sexy cowboys, set in the gritty heart of the Deep South. Or... is it the Mid West?

Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

crackers

EGTG

TFLP New Writing, Contemporary Will's a GP. When a teenage patient kills himself, everything starts to unravel. His family campaign for better treatment of mental ill-health but they have a secret of their own. A darkly funny reflection on dealing with broken heads.

Club (The Hepburn Suite)

0000 V 241 G C3 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2R

Aug 14-19 13:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.50 C)

Aug 21-26 18:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.50 C)

Conversations We Never Had, as People We'll Never Be

Orange Moon Theatre Company (Scotland)

fLP Drama, Dark Comedy

Gina and Frankie have 30 minutes to decide whether or not to erase each other. A cathartic exploration of human relationships. ‘Raw, reflective, poetic and beautifully wrought’ (Mariella Johnson, 2023).

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 21-22 17:00(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 23-24 17:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Aug 25-27 17:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Corona Cha Tamasha

Kali Billi Productions / Voices from the South Showcase

KP Musical Theatre, Comedy

This is a story of Chandra, a woman Tamasha troupe owner who is struggling to survive the changing audience demands. Accompanied with live music, the performance is presented in the traditional folk theatre form of Tamasha.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 10 (1h30m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

The Court

Edinburgh Little Theatre

TFLP Drama, New Writing

This courtroom drama centres around the question of euthanasia. Did Cathy murder her mother or merely stop her suffering? This interactive production gets you questioning your beliefs – become a juror, but can you determine the truth?

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3 Aug 4-27 12:00(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

Crash and Burn

VisceralTheatre

KP New Writing, Political

Joseph Johnson’s Scottish oil empire was created through decades of sweat and blood – lots of blood. Onboard a gas-guzzling jet bound for the COP26 climate conference, the tycoon faces an ultimatum: confess or crash. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Crash and Burns: A New Comedy

Amy Yeo and Jennifer Leigh Productions

TKP Comedy, New Writing

When six friends reunite for a Burns Night supper, attempts to escape the realities of post-university life quickly descend into a chaotic evening of secrets, rumours and revelations. Maybe auld acquaintance should be forgot... Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2 XAug 2-4 14:45(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24 14:45(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

CREEKSHOW

Jenny Witzel

TMP New Writing, Multimedia

A developer, an offer, an eviction notice. Born out of protest, CREEKSHOW tells the story of a community at risk. A love-letter to the people and history of Deptford Creek, it’s a multimedia exploration of the dangers of regeneration.

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Cruelty The Better Craftsman

TFL Contemporary, Dark Comedy

This darkly comic new play follows a young insomniac’s journey through the sounds and sights of the night-time city. In that neon daze, can memories do anything but rise to the surface?

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 7-8,12-13 15:55(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-11 15:55(1h10m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Ctrl

Lund

FKP New Writing, Science and Technology

Eager to stand out from the crowd, a group of teenagers turn to the assistance of AI. But what starts as a fun experiment soon turns to alarming obsession. Co-written by AI, this play questions reality and creativity.

Dark Noon

Alchemation, Glynis Henderson Productions and Pleasance present a Fix&Foxy production

TKP Devised, Experimental SSSSS (UngtTeaterblod.dk). A mind-blowing theatrical experience. A brutal reimagining of the history of America told by seven South African actors. A ruthless frantic quest for land, gold and ultimately a home. Reumert Award winner. Pleasance at EICC (Lennox Theatre)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 28 X

DARLING BOY

Darling Boy Productions

TM LGBTQ+, New Writing

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 14:05(50m) £8.00 (£6.50) (£26.00 F)

Ctrl Room :_

Black Hound Productions

TFLP Drama, Immersive

You are vital. Changes to laws of warfare have placed civilians at the heart of military decisions. Take lives or save them, from the safety of the control room. Immerse yourself in the battlefield of the future.

Following sold-out seasons in Australia, don't miss this hilarious and heartbreaking ode to first love, family, sweaty clubs and growing up (whenever that happens...) 'Captivating... A masterful performance' SSSS½ (TheAge.com.au). 'Refreshingly original' (ArtsReview.com.au). Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 4 19:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-7,11-13 19:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14-16 19:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Dazzling

Dazzling Theatre

FK New Writing, Solo Show

Army @ The Fringe (Meet At Box Office)

B 0131 226 0000 V 358 G A4 2 X

The Curious Case of Osgood Mackenzie

Arkle Theatre Company

FKP Drama, Historical

Osgood is known for Inverewe Gardens in Wester Ross.

Lesser known is his personal story, with his redoubtable mother, mistreated wife and the House of Lords divorce case she won. Curious to know more?

A year on from a depressive episode, Alix's life is full of joy. But when they meet a beautiful stranger, dark inner conflicts resurface. Obsession, addiction and poetry are combined in this modern tale of a descent into madness. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 14-22 13:10(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Dead End Job

Queen Mary Theatre Company

FKP Comedy, Farce

The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Curses Fuzed Theatre Company

TFKP

Wallflower Rena’s life is changed forever when she is given an offer she can’t refuse by the scheming Keres. A tale of greed, vengeance and how far you would go to fit in. Do you believe in black magic?

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 Aug

£10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Dahlia Wilde: Oh My God

Particle Show!

Mick Perrin Worldwide

TKP Comedy

What if Beatrice came through space and time to find her long-lost love Dante? Now researching the sequel to his Inferno at the Large Hadron Collider. As heard on iHeart Podcast Network.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram)

Aubury has the worst job in the underworld – Ghost Training! Purgatory seemed to stretch out forever – until Aubury meets the love of their afterlife – a medium trying to exorcise them!

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14,16,18 15:35(45m) £6.50 (£4.50) (£16.00 F)

Aug 21,23,25 15:20(45m) £6.50 (£4.50) (£16.00 F)

The Dead of Night

Hurly Burly

TFjP Drama, Physical Theatre

In those few moments between wake and sleep, a young girl finds herself privy to the place where monsters, magic and mayhem meet. A musical, fantastical journey of gothic thrills and frolics. Who will she encounter... theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 7-12 14:55(35m) £10.00 (£8.00 SUDC) (£28.00 F)

Deaf Action Presents:

Faslane by Amy Helena

Amy Helena

KP d/Deaf-led

An enthralling BSL retelling of the play Faslane, accessible to both Deaf and hearing audiences, performed by deaf artist Amy Helena. A powerful and timely insight into the UK's nuclear debate. Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)

B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28B

Aug 19 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28B

Aug 20 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug

Deaf Action Presents:

Red Aphrodite by Amy Murray

Amy Murray

NP

d/Deaf-led, Storytelling

Amy Murray is inspired by a monologue called My Angry Vagina from The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. She ends up exploring more interesting facts about this topic. Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)

B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4 28B

£12.00 (£10.00)

The Death & Life of All of Us

Victor Esses

TKP New Writing, Contemporary Mixing documentary, storytelling and music, The Death & Life of All of Us is a funny and moving exploration of family secrets, shame, and embracing our imperfections. Sell-out premiere at Soho Theatre. Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 X

11:30(55m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Death by Shakespeare

Hurly Burly

TFR Physical Theatre, Drama

A chorus of bawdy spirits lead you through this dynamic amalgamation of Shakespeare's finest death scenes. Witness the madness of Ophelia, the conniving Lady Macbeth, the hilarious Pyramus and the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, amongst others.

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

The Death of Molly Miller

Wound Up Theatre

TLP Dark Comedy

Pitch-black satire on influencers, inequality, reality-dating shows and Wagamamas. A thief takes Molly hostage in her penthouse... but is she the victim? As heard on BBC Radio 4. The team behind Bismillah! An ISIS Tragicomedy.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Decay

FirstByte Theatre

TFKP Storytelling, Spoken Word

Above the ground, she waits. Memories fading, mind failing, waiting to decay. Below the ground, he waits. Breath fading, body failing, left to decay. FirstByte explore memories, misadventure and murder using beautiful storytelling and inspiring spoken word.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Declan

Alistair Hall

FNP LGBTQ+, New Writing

'Compelling... Vividly performed' (Guardian). SSSS (TheReviewsHub.com). As childlike outsider Jimbo searches for his missing friend Declan, he is haunted by ghosts of the past and present. A queer, hallucinatory tale of isolation and sexual discovery.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Aug 15-17,21-24 14:35(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Deeper – Demo Version

Janaína Leite / Voices from the South Showcase

NP Online Performance, Contemporary

The material and immaterial body on the threshold of consciousness. A 3D co-participatory scenic arts and immersive performance project. Merges art and immersive technology to explore and question the boundaries of what we know today.

Scheduled Online Performance at Voices from the South (Zoom)

B 0131 226 0000 Aug

Deuteronomy

PigPen Productions

Tj Absurdist, New Writing

'Breathtaking, heart-stopping, terrifying' SSSSS (Cherwell.org). An original one-act play about a penitent beggar, a bag full of rotting apples and a man dragging a coffin through the desert.

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug

Aug

21:25(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

The Devil's Passion

Guy Masterson – TTI presents Passion Pit Theatre

j Drama, Solo Show

33AD: As Jesus enters Jerusalem, Satan ascends from Hell – an audacious hell’s-eye view of The Passion from Justin Butcher (Scaramouche Jones). ‘Magnificent, satirical, darkly comic’ (Observer). ‘Radical and provocative: a devilishly clever retelling’ (Mark Lawson).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio One)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

Aug 12-13,18-20,25-27 13:20(1h30m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 14-17,22-24 13:20(1h30m) £15.00 (£14.00)

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

Linus Karp and Awkward Productions

TM Comedy, LGBTQ+

Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy – this acclaimed unique celebration of the People's Princess is as hilarious as it is tasteless. Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 16:30(1h10m) £9.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14,17,22-24,28 16:30(1h10m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Dickie Must Die

Stitched Heart Ltd

TFL Comedy, Drama

Dickie Must Die is a dark comedy with heart, about friendship and heartbreak. Ruby decides to avenge her bestie's broken heart by taking revenge on ultimate f-boy, Dickie Headington, but things go magically wrong! theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12,14 19:15(50m) £12.50 (£11.00)

Did You Eat?

Seoulful Productions

TFLP Storytelling, Solo Show

While this solo show is primarily a story about generational trauma and how it affects our love language between lovers, friends, and family, it’s also a story about food, identity, parent-child relationships, and the Korean-American experience. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-12,14-19,21-26 19:35(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Cheap Date dig into the filth, fun and aftertaste of our everyday interactions. A crash-landing of our dirtiest words through movement, music, film, speech and comedy.

Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

David Head

Love stories from dystopia. Enter a world where romance has been "solved" by algorithms and artificial intelligence is commonplace. A show about connections, featuring a unique performance generated by AI. 'Sublime' SSSSS (LondonTheatre1.com).

Summerhall (Red Lecture

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 XAug 2-3 17:45(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 17:45(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Paperlight Theatricals

Greenside

Street

Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 Aug 14-19 11:35(1h) £9.00 (£7.00) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

DNA Parker & Snell Youth Company

V 39 G D5

Aug 7-12 13:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Do Rhinos Feel Their Horns or Can They Not See

FLP Adaptation, Comedy

Rooted in Ionesco's Rhinoceros, Do Rhinos Feel Their Horns? re-asks what conformism means in what is objectively the best time in history.

Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre) B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

15-20,22-27 11:45(1h) £15.00 (£13.00) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Aug

Eleanor May Blackburn

The anxious sex-ed class you never got in school. An exploration into the sexual world through spoken word, uncomfortable noises, an inflatable sex doll, (bad) singing, anxiety and a limerick. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

G E5

21-26 18:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

‘Harry Hill puts the party into politics’

‘This is a colossally tasteless show’ See page 229 for more information

2 Theatre Follow us @edfringe 260

Go ahead and #FillYerBoots

Dirty Words Cheap Date

TLP Comedy, Physical Theatre

Dom – The Play

Bill Kenwright and Turbine Creatives

TL Comedy, Political

Following its sell-out success in London, the critically acclaimed Dom the Play explores the chief controversies of Dominic Cummings' explosive career. A must-see comedy for anyone who follows the Westminster circus. SSSS (Times).

SSSS (Stage).

Draining the Swamp The Company

FLP Historical, Political

Meet Sir Oswald Mosley, Fascist leader, and his unorthodox wife Lady Diana, who were both vilified and adored in their lifetimes. Explore their controversial activities and vision. And ask: is his legacy the populist movements of today?

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

XAug 3 17:20(1h15m) £12.50

Assembly Rooms (Ballroom)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:20(1h15m) £22.00 (£21.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,22-24 17:20(1h15m) £20.00 (£19.00)

Don Quixote

Red Nose Company

TM Comedy, Clown

Wonderful presence and outstanding energy! Come and witness the Finnish award-winning clown duo Mike and Zin in action. As Don Quixote and Sancho Panza attack all the injustices in the world, mixing live music, stand-up, politics and poetics.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

XAug 2-3 16:05(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 16:05(1h) £14.50 (£13.50)

Aug 10,14-15 16:05(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Donut Dollies

Palm Tree and Pine Productions

TFjP Drama, Comedy

This story follows the women who volunteered as Donut Dollies during WWII. They forged a bond that would last a lifetime, as they navigated love, loss and the power of kindness in the face adversity.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

XAug 4-6 11:25(50m) £6.00 (£5.00) (£16.00 F)

Aug 7-12 11:25(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)

Dopamine

Werkin Klass Productions

FMP Drama

A gorgeous true-love story between a granddaughter and her grandma following a Parkinson's diagnosis. Tasha thinks she's fighting to keep Kitty alive, but who is really saving who? A poignant tale of courage, determination and unbreakable bonds.

Aug 16-17,23-24 18:30(1h5m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 18-20,25-27 18:30(1h5m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 21-22 18:30(1h5m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Dreams of Anne Frank

Zenith Youth Theatre Company

TFj Drama, Family-Friendly

In 1942 Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, was forced into hiding with seven others in a secret annexe in Amsterdam. Zenith vividly bring her story to life in this poignant and highly charged drama.

Aug 8-12

Drink Whole Night

100000Vodka

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

FMP Performance Art, Storytelling

This is a story about three alcoholics who meet in the night. They always mention the presence of fate. Maybe don't call it fate, it's just a night. Destiny is not destiny itself, but a wee swally. Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller)

B 0131 226 0000 V 304 G E4

Aug 17-19 22:30(2h20m) £12.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)

Drop Dead

Woodplayers Troupe

TFMP Comedy, Devised

A funeral rehearsal. Six strangers. But who’s in the box? Returning after a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Woodplayers Troupe are putting the fun in funeral with this bold new devised dark comedy.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-6,11-12 21:30(45m) £9.00 (£8.50) (£8.00 S) (£32.00 F)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 12:00(55m) £13.00 (£12.00) (£32.00 F)

Dorian

KCS Theatre Company

L Physical Theatre, Thriller

A striking and stylised imagining of Oscar Wilde’s gothic masterpiece: The Picture of Dorian Gray transforms into malevolent horror as its inspiration remains young and beautiful. Thrilling drama, daring movement and music combine in this visceral new production.

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h)

This show is offering Pay What You Can pricing with ticket price options at £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7 and £4.50

Dough

Compagnie du Kaïros / Something for the Weekend

TKP New Writing, Dark Comedy

A fast-paced darkly comic drama from internationally acclaimed David Lescot. Exploring a lifetime through one person’s daily interactions with money, three actors portray 40 characters and the deals we make to build a life.

‘Swift, humorous... bittersweet’ (ManhattanDigest.com).

Dual هناگود

Peyvand Sadeghian LP Devised, Political 'Joy and terror and mess and fun' (Audience review, StagedoorApp.com). Award-winning show on the precariousness of being an Iranian-British national, and how to "do" a revolution. BYOP (Bring your own passport).

Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 R

Aug 17,21,23-24,28 14:55(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 18-20,25-27 14:55(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Dugsi Dayz

Side eYe Productions –Untapped Award Winner 2023

Tj Comedy, Storytelling

Four students are keeping tight-lipped on why they're in detention. When a power cut plunges them into darkness, they use folktales to break the ice. A hilarious exploration of friendship between Somali girls, inspired by The Breakfast Club.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 �R

XAug 3-4 12:40(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:40(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 12:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

XAug 2-3 13:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 13:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.50)

Eating Rhode Island

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Detroit Country Day School

FK Modern, Satire

Eating Rhode Island examines the political insanity of 21st-century America and the small state of Rhode Island that dares to be different. Rhode Island's Governor McGruder attempts to create a moral utopia out of the tiny state.

Central Hall (Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Aug 4 12:00(1h10m) £5.00 Aug 5 16:00(1h10m) £5.00

Aug

Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Blue Orange Arts

TFjP Drama, Adaptation

The original detective story. Two women are found brutally murdered in their Parisian home in the Rue Morgue. Poe’s C August Dupin steps in to investigate the seemingly impossible events.

Eulogy

DARKFIELD

TL Immersive, Interactive

Eulogy is a surreal, otherworldly journey through a dreamlike, labyrinthine hotel that exists entirely in your mind. Performed in complete darkness over 35 minutes, this exhilarating ride uses binaural sound and speech recognition technology to deceive the senses.

Pleasance Dome (Potterrow Plaza-Flight)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4

Everyone’s Worried About Eve

Plucky Productions

FLP New Writing, Comedy

Everyone's Worried About Eve is a one-woman comedy drama about a neurodivergent woman who views her life through the lens of a sitcom.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

15:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Edmonds

Cosmic Collective, York Theatre Royal, Pleasance

TKP Comedy, Interactive

Twenty-two red boxes. One soul. Edmonds makes a Deal (or No Deal) with the Devil. How far will they go for fame, fortune, and free TV licensing? Deal or No Deal cosmically collides with Doctor Faustus.

Everything That Annoys Me, and You

Dan Daniels, Like Minded Entertainment

FMP New Writing, Solo Show

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 c

Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)

XAug 2-3 15:15(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:15(1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 9,15-16,21-23,28 15:15(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

ELVIS DIED OF BURGERS

BLINK Dance Theatre

FM Spoken Word, Dance

ELVIS DIED OF BURGERS is made and performed by the four BLINK directors, who love food. If they're not eating it, they're talking about it, dreaming about it, and now... dancing, rapping and rhyming about it.

Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 R XAug

England & Son

Mark Thomas

TLP New Writing

Prepare to be taken on a kaleidoscopic odyssey where disaster capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth merge into the simple tale of a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him.

Everything That Annoys Me, and You is a funny, slightly weird, slightly, maybe massively, annoying, heartbreaking, heart-warming solo show that follows amateur astronomer Thomas 'Tank' Harbour and his extensive scribblings of everyday annoyances. Greenside @ Infirmary

Everything That's Me Is Falling Apart

David Callaghan

FK Comedy, Multimedia

Comedian David Callaghan's multimedia comedy play packed with heartfelt, bittersweet, stories of love and loss. British Comedy Guide Recommended 2022. SSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (List). SSSS (EdFestMag.com). SSSS (PlaysToSee.com). SSSS (TheReviewsHub.com).

SSSSS (@Edfringecomedy).

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 12:40(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Everything Under the Sun Army at the Fringe Company

TFRP New Writing, Drama

Somewhere far inland, lakes that once stretched across the desert are now shallow pools of dust... This is the home of Ibrihim, a young Malian interpreter attached to the UN Mission to Mali...

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2CR

XAug 2-4 13:10(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-7,11-13,18,20,25-27 13:10(1h) £16.00 (£14.00) Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 13:10(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Enquiry Concerning Hereafter

Adam Smith's Panmure House

TFK Historical, Drama

David Hume and Adam Smith, titans of The Scottish Enlightenment and the dearest of friends, grieve – for old age and disease separate them, perhaps for eternity. Passion, reason, dissension animate them as life ebbs away.

Panmure House (The Lecture Room)

B 0131 451 8520 V 305 G D6 2

XAug 4-6 16:00(1h15m) £6.00 (£5.00) XAug 5 12:00(1h15m) £6.00 (£5.00)

Aug 8-13,15-20,22-27 16:00(1h15m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 12,19,26 12:00(1h15m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Army @ The Fringe (Drill Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 358 G A4

XAug 4-6 18:45(1h15m) £15.00 (£7.00) (£34.00 F)

Aug 8-13,15-20,22-27 18:45(1h15m) £16.00 (£7.50) (£36.00 F)

Exile for Two Violins

Compagnie Bacchus

TFjP Musical Theatre, Contemporary

Two violinists confront Bartók during his exile in New York. Marginal, subversive, he fights against established values. Half-fable, half-biography, this theatrical creation is a musical interlude in the heart of the Balkans.

French Institute in Scotland (Salle Emilienne MoreauEvrard)

B 01312856030 V 168 G D4 2

Aug 7-13 18:00(1h10m) £14.00 (£11.00) (£32.00 F)

Exit 20:20

David Thill

FL Solo Show, Satire

The Great Lakes High School board bans the graphic novel Maus. Sixteen-year-old Moses receives the call to bring the holy rebuke.

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4

Aug 14-19,21-27 14:15(1h) £5.00 (£2.50) (£12.00 F) Buy

entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Expecting by c21 Theatre

Company

c21 Theatre Company

KP d/Deaf-led

Shauna and Robbie are expecting... different things. Shauna expects motherhood won’t be easy. Robbie can’t wait to be a dad. Then she arrives. This Charis McRoberts play explores experiences unique to d/Deaf and hearing couples.

Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar)

B 0131 556 3128 V 498 G B4

Aug 17-19 16:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 20 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Extreme (The New Norm)

Slovak Theatre in London

TFK Devised, New Writing

A satiric reflection on the biggest event of our century that influenced every individual's life. Contrasting pandemic situations portrayed in a colourful collage of scenes and characters, this is a one-of-a-kind experience to witness.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

XAug 4-6 17:25(1h) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-19 17:25(1h) £13.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)

A Fairie

Tale

Niall Moorjani, Diana Redgrave and Tessa Qiu

TFM Artist(s) of Colour, Storytelling

A queer reimagining of the folk classic Thomas the Rhymer from acclaimed storyteller Niall Moorjani (Mohan: A Partition Story). An evening of strangeness, sexy fairies and swearing. Storytelling at its experimental best. SSSSS (Skinny). 'Storytelling genius' (Scotsman).

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

2-3 19:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,10-13,16,19-22,24-27 19:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Family Matters

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Battle Ground Drama Club

FL Drama, True-Life

Family Matters: Presents the "full catastrophe" of family life, embracing its comic, dramatic, farcical and tragic realities. A powerful look at the myriad meanings of the word 'family' and the importance of finding where you fit in.

Central Hall (Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Aug 4 14:00(1h20m) £5.00 Aug 5,8 18:00(1h20m) £5.00

Aug 9 20:00(1h20m) £5.00

The Father

The Kings School, Chester

FK Drama

Florian Zeller's The Father is a thought-provoking play that explores the theme of dementia through the perspective of an elderly man named Andre, as he struggles to navigate his changing reality.

Aug 21-23 10:15(1h) £5.00

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

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The Fear

FishMail Productions

TFMP Comedy, Drama

'What's the worst hangover you ever had?' In FishMail Production's comedy play The Fear, three old friends discuss their worst hangover experiences and the craic that led to them.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

The Feed

ICTF by WorldStrides presents

Freed-Hardeman University

FM New Writing, Sci-fi

In this surreal comedy, the appearance of a slow cooker in a parking lot sends a social-media artist over the edge. The Feed merges The X-Files, Facebook posts during Covid lockdowns, and Lovecraft.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

The Fish Bowl Fish Bowl Productions

TFM Experimental, Immersive

The Fish Bowl: This award-winning experimental theatre piece explores communication, ageing and identity through the real life stories of people living with dementia in aged care. Winner of the BankSA Best Theatre Award at Adelaide Fringe 2022.

Five Short Plays Loosely Linked by the Theme of Crime

Charles Edward Pipe and Co

TFM Comedy, New Writing

Incompetent gangsters. Geriatric smugglers. Old frenemies. Queer bank robbers. Cowboys. Five sharp new plays from emerging talent Charles Edward Pipe: 'a brilliantly funny comic writer and an astute director' (TheBubble.org.uk).

The Flea

Alice Gill-Carey

FLP Drama, New Writing

A woman is tied to a bed – a sex game or something more sinister? Is he still angry about the mushy peas? It's about family, betrayal, god, sex and a girl who just wants to be loved. Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3 Aug 14-20 15:45(1h) £15.00 (£12.00)

Flickering Seasons

Wild Rose 9Productions

M Drama, Music

A gritty look at a woman's will to live based on real-life events.

St John's Church (DRT Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 127 G D2

“Powerful and Insightful! These stories are heartbreaking and beautiful.”

NEW YORK TIMES

3-27 AUG, 11:00 (NOT 9/16/23)

TOM DUGAN

PERFORMED BY CHRISTOPHER C GIBBS

Flow

OXIA Theatre

TFLP Drama, Sci-fi

Water. Clean, safe, abundant. Its supply seems invulnerable. But how might it be jeopardised? How would we live if we lost it? Flow explores how we struggle to think about the future and how we deal with the consequences.

Four Letter Word and Adrift

Moonhawk Productions and RD Productions

Ella Wernham-Clark Leon Witcomb

TFNP Horror, Solo Show

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 18:40(50m) £7.00 (£6.50) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-26 18:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Fool's Gold

Saskia Solomons

TLP Physical Theatre, Clown

A Lecoq-trained Fool morphs into myriad inner personalities as they wrestle with the ickiest of sticky icks: money. This semi-improvised solo is a ridiculous and disarmingly honest exploration of belonging, class and inequality by a closet rich kid.

Adrift is a ghost story and horror theatre experience examining grief in isolation. Four Letter Word – a young woman's story of domestic violence. Presented through vocals and music, showing shadows dissipated through recovery.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

The Four Worst Things I've Ever Done

Brunswick Productions

TM Dark Comedy

Erin's life peaked at age 9. Now, she's 22, an alcoholic, chronically single and in the middle of a (slight) existential crisis. Maybe confession will help?

Underbelly, Bristo Square (The Dairy Room)

ZOO Playground (Playground 1)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

XAug 4 16:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-10,14-15,17,21-24 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Fool's Paradise

Britt Plummer

TFLP Storytelling, Clown

A delicately powerful journey of storytelling, clowning and physical comedy, Britt Plummer invites you to find out if true Paradise really is a Fool's errand. 'A virtuoso at delivering focus, expressive physicality, and nuanced acting' (TheatreTravels.org).

Summerhall (Old Lab)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 R

XAug 2-3 17:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 17:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

For Better, For Worse

Penpal Productions (Scotland)

FKP Drama, Comedy

New comedy drama about families, politics, and family politics. 2014. With the Independence Referendum days away, Diane announces a new future for herself. Will the resulting emotional family clash be resolved before the result is announced?

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B

£13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Four Loch Lyle Music Publishing and Muse Picholine Media

TKP Music, New Writing

In this poignant and compelling play with music, a new violinist joins a long-standing string quartet on the verge of dissolution. Her presence creates a momentous shift in the group's dynamics over twelve weeks of rehearsals and performances.

Frankenstein

Berlin Open Theatre

FL Drama

Frankenstein: a timeless classic that explores the troubling themes of creation, responsibility, and morality. Featuring an international ensemble of immigrant performers, this production closely examines the role of social alienation within this iconic story.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B

226 0000 V 45 G D5

Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello: Body Show

Soho Theatre

TLP Comedy, Performance Art

Electric, eclectic unspoken-word about the meeting of dystopia, dysmorphia and dysphoria from acclaimed performers Frankie Thompson (CAttS) and Liv Ello (SWARM). Top Five Comedy Shows (Guardian), Top Fringe Shows 2022 (Stage).

Frighthouse Presents: The Wheel of Misfortune

Frighthouse Productions

TFL Horror, Comedy

The Wheel of Misfortune returns this year bigger and better. It’s a horror-comedy anthology show inspired by Creepshow and The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror episodes. Which tale will you hear tonight?

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

2

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 12:45(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 12:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:45(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Four Cut Sunflowers

Cambridge University

Amateur Dramatic Club

FjP Historical, Visual Art

Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger is left a widow with an incredible inheritance: 400 unsold paintings and a desire to change the world.

Frigid by Rosa Bowden

Bump and Grind Theatre Company

TL New Writing, Comedy

Niamh O'Reilly is 14 and has never been kissed. A coming-of-age comedy set in Dublin in 2007. Winner of the Little Gem Award at Dublin Fringe Festival 2022. Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly) B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 20:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

XAug 3-4 12:40(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 12:40(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

The Fruity Prince

The Pesky Players

TFMP Character Comedy, LGBTQ+

The Virgin Queen? I don't think so! Lizzy I has got a son and he's a little bit fruity. A sizzling Tudor romp through seduction and scandal. Watch out for Shakespeare – he's on the prowl... again.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Aug 5-12,14-19,21-27 23:05(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£24.00 F)

F*ckboy Fairytales

Eleanor Chilton-Sutton

TFMP Comedy, Solo Show

A racy one-woman show, comic and tragic in equal measures. Eleanor has discovered her inner f*ckboy and all that comes with it. Jump into bed with her. She wants to share. You don’t want to miss it.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

XAug 4-6 20:45(50m) £6.00 (£3.00) (£12.00 F)

Aug 7-12 20:45(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Funeral

Ontroerend Goed

TLP Interactive

Funeral: A collective ritual about the finiteness of things. We will greet others and we will say goodbye. There will be light and room for darkness. We will celebrate our lives. And all of that will end. Welcome.

Gate Number 5

Henriette Laursen

FLP Comedy, LGBTQ+

A half-live, half-virtual interracial lesbian love story between a white European and a black former refugee. The only thing standing between them, and their funny and heartfelt journey together, is Gate Number 5.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 20,25-27 16:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 21-22 16:55(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C) Aug 23-24 16:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Gaze

Bristol DramSoc

MP Dark Comedy, New Writing

Would you rather watch, or be watched? Julia is hosting a dinner party and you’re invited. Under her guests’ judgmental eyes and the audience’s searing gaze, Julia must perform as the perfect hostess. Are we all complicit?

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

A Gefilte Fish Out of Water

The Music Firm (UK/USA)

TFjP Comedy, Storytelling

‘In London I was a gefilte fish out of water, in Hampshire I was Moses, wandering.’ A comedic exploration of prejudice, Jewish identity, and how recipes brought a family tradition and histories alive.

ZOO Southside (Main House)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 10:00(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 10:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 18-20,25-27 11:20(1h) £17.00 (£15.00) Aug 22-24 11:20(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)

The Further Misadventures of Martin Hathaway: Shipwrecked

Off Heramathea's Cove

ICTF by WorldStrides presents Earlham College Theatre Arts Department

FjP Family-Friendly, Sci-fi

In this steampunk fantasy adventure, a hapless history teacher struggles to find his place in Arnica with Captain Daisy Fitzgerald McNamara and the crew of the AS Nephthys. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2 Aug 5,7,10-11 17:35(1h25m) £5.00

Garage Warriors

Raw Toast Productions

FMP Comedy, New Writing

When Archie is sacked and replaced by a machine, there’s only one logical solution: to get off the grid and move away. The only problem is he has absolutely no idea how. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19 15:55(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Garry Bonds' Balanced Breakfasts

Phonofiddle!

TFLP New Writing, Clown

Ned Burger, jealous of his high-school baseball rival, travels back in time to show him who’s boss. A story about jealousy and success told through a combination of theatre, music and clowning.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

XAug 2-4 13:45(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13 13:45(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-11 13:45(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

The Ghost of a Smile

Gavin Robertson and Nicholas Collett

K Storytelling, Solo Show

Two of Dickens’ creepy ghost stories each with a comic twist. Told on alternate days. A traveller encounters a spooky chair and a man is spirited away by, well... spirits! Two yarns to chill you!

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

Gie's Peace

Morna Burdon

FL Storytelling, Solo Show

Highlighting women’s peace activism over the years, Morna Burdon uses a wealth of inspiring stories and songs to celebrate the remarkable courage, inventiveness and determination of women worldwide who have taken a stand against war. Tears, laughter, hope.

Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 2

Aug 9,16,24-26 16:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Gilbert and Sullivan's Nightmare

Blue Fire Theatre Company

FK Musical Comedy, Light Opera

See Gilbert and Sullivan as you've never seen it before! As awards night approaches, Old Adam is preparing to entertain his public. But all is not quite as it seems. Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

XAug 5 20:50(50m) £7.00 (£5.50) (£4.00 UDOC) (£12.00 F)

Aug 7,9,11,15,17,19,21,23,25 20:50(50m) £13.00 (£11.50) (£8.50 UDOC) (£24.00 F)

Aug 14,16,18,22,24,26 15:15(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Ginzel's Little Cordoba: A Double Bill The Vindicate Company

TFKP New Writing, Drama

World premiere from award-winning Korean/Irish playwright Rena Brannan of companion pieces Little Cordoba and Ginzel. Spanning 500 years of British history, this new work examines the fine line between individual and social responsibility.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4-6 21:10(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 7-12,14-19 21:10(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Glass Ceiling Beneath the Stars

Bric à Brac Theatre, Grace Dickson Productions, Pleasance

TLP Devised, Multimedia

1992, NASA. A rocket launch set to change history and the lives of two women onboard. A live cinema show based on true events investigating what it means to be a woman taking up space.

Pleasance Dome (QueenDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 �

XAug 2-3 14:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 10,14,16-17,21,23-24 14:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

God Done Opened the Sky!!

Jersten Seraile

LP Artist(s) of Colour, Drama

The ancestors takes a small-town Creole boy on a journey through historical events around the world, teaching him lessons of courage, perseverance, and life. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

£10.00 (£8.00)

Godot is a Woman

Silent Faces in association with The Pleasance L

The ‘unmissable’ (TheReviewsHub.com) 2022 Fringe hit returns! A whip-smart interrogation of gender, authorial copyright and the cultural significance of Madonna's 1989 album Like a Prayer. Samuel Beckett...? Thank u, next. 'Cheeky and geeky' SSSS (Guardian).

Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 16-17,22-24 15:35(1h10m) £14.00 (£12.50)

Aug 18-20,25-27 15:35(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.50)

Gold!

Stafford Collett Productions

TFLP Comedy

In 1983, the music was gold, the fashion was gold... and Julie and Dave stole a lot of gold. Four decades later, how are they going to avoid the elderly psychopath who wants revenge – and his gold back? theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 20:15(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£36.00 F)

Good and Gaslit

Deborah Cincotta and Kendall McDermott (Double Cappuccino Productions)

FM New Writing, Comedy

Good and Gaslit. A young director launching her career. A less-than-young TV executive performing her first onewoman show. It’s gonna be a gas! Come see the rehearsal, I mean, the show. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 13:55(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)

XAug 2-4 19:15(1h15m) £12.00

The Good Dad (A Love Story)

And Tomorrow Theatre Company

TFM Solo Show, True-Life

Based on real-life events from the 1980s, solo show

The Good Dad is a multiple Off West End Award-nominated family drama told from the unique perspectives of mother, daughter and sister.

Graham in the Green

Off The Kerb Productions

LP Storytelling, Spoken Word

Ivo Graham dips his toe into the theatre/therapy section, poring over the usuals (relationships, responsibilities, regrets) without any promise of logic or laughter. The past is another country: he's the most charming expat in town.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Good Morning, Faggi

Perplex Theatre Company

TFK LGBTQ+, Performance Art

Good Morning, Faggi is a vulnerable and hilarious autobiographical musical where a gay actor in his prime tries to understand why he suffered a sudden nervous breakdown.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5

The Grammar of Witchcraft

Theatre Collection and David Parry

FL Physical Theatre, LGBTQ+

Caliban, a young transsexual recovering from the boozy wedding reception of two lesbian witches, will need more than the magic of pronouns to survive this truly surreal odyssey into his own enlightenment as a Pagan saint.

Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

A Good Panto Die Hard Showbusinessman

TMP Musical Theatre, Comedy

A hilarious pantomime parody of the blockbuster that redefined cinema, set to the incomparable sound of 80s classics from Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Run DMC and more.

It's a Christmas movie! (Oh no it's not!)

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5

Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24 19:15(1h15m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:15(1h15m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Goodbye Christopher Robinson

Nottingham New Theatre

FKP Comedy, Tragedy

A park bench can hold a lifetime of memories. For Arthur Robinson, one bench does. His connection to this bench is one that spans decades. Through missed moments and miscommunication, we see this man's life play out. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14,16,18,21,23,25 15:05(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)

Goodbye Uncle Fudgey

Tom

Greaves

TM Dark Comedy, Alternative Comedy

Tom Greaves (BFI Award winner) stars in this dark comedy about the psychological trauma of his own "privileged" childhood. Hilarious, emotionally charged, and satisfyingly disturbing. 'Greaves [is] incredible... a delight to watch'SSSS½ (on Shuttlecock, Filmcarnage.com).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Lounge)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

XAug 2-4 20:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 20:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Gory Details

Yuffa Fringe presents The Dead End Company

TFMP New Writing, Thriller

Gory Details follows its characters as they are met face-to-face with the public and personal damage that true-crime content can cause. Especially when an old case becomes relevant again, and people start turning up dead.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4 Aug

The Grand Old Opera House Hotel

Traverse Theatre Company with Dundee Rep Theatre

TFLP Music, New Writing

Amongst volatile guests, inept management and a supporting cast of ghosts, shy Aaron searches a restless hotel for the voice that captured his heart in this ensemble comedy full of live song. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 4 19:00(1h30m) £20.00 (£17.00) XAug 5 10:00(1h30m) £20.00 (£17.00)

Aug 6 14:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) (£17.00SUDC)

Aug 8-9,16,24 13:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) (£17.00SUDC)

Aug 10,15,17,25 16:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) (£17.00SUDC)

Aug 11,18,26 19:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) (£17.00SUDC)

Aug 12,19,22,27 22:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) (£17.00SUDC)

Aug 13,20,23 10:00(1h30m) £25.00 (£20.00) (£17.00SUDC)

The Grandfathers

Reconnect Regal Theatre

TFK Drama, Contemporary National conscription ended in Britain 50 years ago. Today, teenagers in other countries are still forced to face conscription, and many never return from the front line. 'We train hard, we fight easy'.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

The Grandmothers Grimm

Some Kind of Theatre

FL Historical, Storytelling

Cannibalism, werewolf trials, deceit: Marie Hassenpflug and the Brothers Grimm are editing the darkness out of old stories. What will be saved and what will be forgotten?

A critically acclaimed feminist drama from Some Kind of Theatre.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Aug 14-19 21:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.50 UD) (£40.00 F)

Graveyard of the Outcast Dead Reverb Theatre and Not So Nice! and New Celts

TFMP Music, Absurdist

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

XAug 4-5 13:50(55m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-19,21-26 13:50(55m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)

The Winchester Geese are in search of a choice. The Lover is in search of his love. The Tender will join their worlds together. Spend your Edinburgh Fringe in the Graveyard of the Outcast Dead.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

XAug 5 17:10(1h10m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

The Great Ruckus

Izzy Tennyson and Etch

TMP New Writing, Dark Comedy

Two sisters have to navigate their way through their mother’s funeral and quickly find the warm embrace of their family turns into a seething snake-pit of selfish and self-absorbed relatives. A new play by award-winning Izzy Tennyson.

Guffy

Glenna Morrison, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pleasance

TMP Drama, Comedy

An allegorical tale of the state of our nation. Alba the past. Guffy the present. The bairn the future. Co-existing in the bottom end, Alloa. 'If yer frae the bottom end ye dinnae get oot!'

Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 14:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:00(1h) £13.50 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 14:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)

Grief Lightning: A

Satire in 78 Slides

Paper Mouth and Wicked Good Productions

FM Satire, Comedy

Part theatre, part stand-up, part PowerPoint presentation. One lecturer desperately tries to prove a popular Grease fan theory: that Sandy drowns in the opening beach sequence and the film is her coma fantasy.

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5

Aug 15-20,22-27 21:55(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Groomed

Patrick

Sandford

TLP Contemporary, Drama

Powerful, gripping stories of survival – a schoolboy betrayed by a teacher, a Japanese soldier won't surrender, a Belgian invents the saxophone. Winner: three Outstanding Theatre Awards, Brighton. Finalist: Best Performer, Off West End Awards. 'Astonishing... unmissable' SSSS (Guardian).

Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 13:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Growing Up Ringside

Mina Liccione (Dubai, UAE)

L Comedy, Multimedia

Mina (Comedy Central, STOMP, MTV) returns to the Fringe with her acclaimed multimedia show, weaving together hilarious and heartfelt stories from her NYC upbringing as the daughter of an Italian-American boxing promoter. You'll laugh, then cry.

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h45m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

Growler

Aurora Nova

TFNP Performance Art, Storytelling

Growler, an 82-year-old, drum-banging shamanic vulva is on a quest to ‘heal the past, heal the future’. In this alchemical, theatrical odyssey, using story, comedy, spoken word and song, no stone is left unturned!

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 19:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-26 19:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Grown Up Orphan Annie

Katherine Bourne Taylor

TLP Dark Comedy, Character Comedy

The world’s favourite orphan is back, and just like you, she’s, unfortunately, a grown-up. Join Annie as she eulogises her dad, finds a new sidekick, and saves the world from billionaires!

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 18:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,16-17,21-24 18:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C R

Gulls

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Western Center Academy

FKP Adaptation, Devised

This award-winning production moves Anton Chekhov's

The Seagull to an American high school. This original adaptation explores the ridiculousness and tragedy of teen life during the age of social media. theSpace

Gunter DIRTY HARE

TFM Music, Historical

A true story of deception, magic and torture. 1605. Two boys have been murdered. Their mum wants justice. Hot from previous five-star sell-out, DIRTY HARE present Gunter: a chaotic reimagining of the notorious bewitchment case you’ve never heard of. Summerhall

GUSH

Abby Vicky-Russell

L Comedy, New Writing

Abby Vicky-Russell presents her five-star character comedy. Neil claims to be an excellent plumber. He's never been to the Fringe before, but a job's a job – a leaky venue causes him to confront new, terrifying truths. Assembly George

(£12.00)

Gusla

Lubuski Teatr

MP

Based on the second part and excerpts of the fourth part of Adam Mickiewicz's drama Dziady (Forefathers' Eve).

World-famous director Grzegorz Bral (multiple Fringe First Award winner), translated the Polish Romantic classic into a poignant, deeply emotional theatrical language. Summerhall (Main Hall)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 14:35(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-7,9-13,15-20 14:35(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 22-27 10:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

The Half Moon

Alice Malseed and Emily Foran, Lyric

Belfast, Pleasance

TLP New Writing, Contemporary

Four women. Four generations. One Belfast family. Pam may have broken the cycle and moved away, but she can't escape the scars of their collective past. A ferociously optimistic story of freedom and home.

Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 �

XAug 2-3 14:35(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:35(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 14:35(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug

Hamlet Necessary Cat

j Tragedy, Classical

Compelled by the ghost of his dead father to seek revenge for an untimely death, Hamlet finds the line between what is truth and what is feigned begins to blur.

HEART Jade Anouka

FK LGBTQ+, Music

The Royal Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Happier Daze

RIFF Theatre and New Celts Productions

TFMP Music, Devised

An independent band struggling with grief, tackle their way through the industry, spoiled friendships and young adult life as they try to pinpoint both their band’s and their own identities.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5br

12:25(1h10m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F) Aug

12:25(1h10m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

Havisham

Emul8 Productions

K Drama, New Writing

If you knew my story, your heart would break too. Escaping a traumatic childhood, a young woman finds herself 'the leading lady in drama she can't comprehend'. The gaslighting is subtle, the manipulation slick. Can she reverse her fate?

Aug

Jade Anouka’s powerful debut play explores love, loss, and self-discovery. Through poetry and beatboxing, HEART celebrates resilience and human connection. With live music by Grace Savage, this show is a must-see for anyone who has ever felt "other".

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C

Heart of the Mind and A Useful Tragedy

Raiser Theatre

FKP Drama, New Writing

This double bill of new plays by young writers gives two fresh twists on tragedy, exploring newsroom politics in the post-truth age, and the limits of how we give and receive love.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

The Hearth Brite Theater

FKP Music, Storytelling

The Hearth is the stone beneath which a fire burns. Renowned traditional musician Tom Oakes presents music and stories inspired by characters past and present who were unknowing catalysts for artistic or societal change. Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

ZOO Playground (Playground 1)

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

Aug 13,18-20,25-27 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) Aug

Hayfever

Emerge Production House

FjP Interactive, Dark Comedy

An interactive, musical, dark comedy where audience members will decide on the actors' destiny. It dives into how living under different cultural rules can eventually alter feelings and alienate you from a country you thought you were part of.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 11-12,14-19,21-26 16:00(55m) £15.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 C) (£48.00 F)

He Wears It Well

Pin Theatre Collective

TFLP LGBTQ+, Drama

Roleplay, costume and fanfiction form an intimate and fundamental spark within a new queer relationship. But is it all fun and games? Which parts of their identities are performative, and which are their truth?

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 R

XAug 4-6 11:25(55m) £7.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-19,21-26 11:25(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Hear Us and Hasten

Ailsa Dixon and Ffion Phillips

FLP Storytelling, Traditional

A collaboratively devised storytelling performance rooted in the Aberdeenshire and Welsh landscapes of the performers' homes. It’s both an upfront reckoning with climate fragility and a celebration of being alive.

Heaven by Eugene O'Brien

Fishamble

TFL New Writing, International

Set in County Offaly during the weekend of a local wedding. Mairead and Mal are struggling to keep their marriage together. Perhaps attending a wedding will help, or maybe raise questions that are difficult to answer.

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 3 21:00(1h30m) £17.00 (£12.00)

Aug 4,10,16,18,22,25 18:30(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 5,9,11,15,17,23,26 21:00(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 6,12,24 13:30(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 8,19 18:45(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 13 16:15(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 20,27 11:00(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

Aug 8,19 18:45(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£12.00 SC)

Helios

Wright and Grainger

TFKP Music, Poetry

A lad lives half-way up a hill. A teenager is on a road trip in a stolen car. A boy is driving the sun across the sky. A story about little things that leave big marks.

Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Aug 18,20,22,24,26 14:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Seamas Carey

TM Comedy

Controversial and provocative comedy from Seamas Carey on second homes, xenophobia and bagpipes. Cornwall's house prices soar, populations shift, tensions rise. Could nationalism be the answer? What happens when it all goes too far?

Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh (The Lyceum Studio) B 0131 248 4848

593

£10.00

Help Yourself

Jess Brodie, Victoria Bianchi, Emma Ruse Productions

TFLP Comedy, New Writing

Help Yourself is a new performance exploring grief and friendship. Join Jess and Victoria – your expert hosts – as they share their patented five-step Help Yourself approach, teaching you how to obliterate sadness in those around you.

Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 R

Her Green Hell

TheatreGoose

TFKP Physical Theatre, Storytelling

A captivating combination of physical theatre and puppetry, Her Green Hell explores our fractured relationship with nature through the remarkable survival story of Juliane Koepcke, who falls 10,000 feet from a plane crash into the Amazon rainforest.

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)

Here You Come Again

Empty Bench Productions

FLP Drama, New Writing

Follow eight people whose lives cross over in unexpected ways. As they navigate what it means to be young and in love, the play explores the importance of connection and asks what makes relationships work?

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Hersterectomy

The Counterminers

TFMP Comedy, New Writing

Carmel has PCOS. She wants a hysterectomy. It shouldn't be that hard. To meet the archaic criteria, she plots to curate the perfect nuclear household. But family isn't straightforward, especially a fake one. It's hysterical. It's hormonal. It's Hersterectomy.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Hey Pamela? Yes Pamela?

Pamela H Leahigh

FK Comedy, Improv

Hey Pamela? Yes Pamela? is a two-person show where the second person changes each performance. Part scripted, part improv, we will explore a person's two sides and the struggle to achieve equilibrium from entropy.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Hickory Deleardley Theatre

MP Comedy, New Writing

Tom and Isaac are two mice who live inside a cuckoo clock. Work, sleep. Tick-Tock. Work, sleep. Tick-Tock. Work... Sleep...

Tick... Tock... Discovery! Tick-Tock? Wake up!

The ground-breaking Untapped award returns for 2023 with an electric line-up of the UK’s most exciting theatrical voices.

2023 Winners

Dugsi Dayz

A hilarious exploration of friendship between Somali girls, inspired by The Breakfast Club, from Side eYe

Cowgate

Belly Button, 12.40pm

It’s A Motherf**king Pleasure

Absurd, smart and scathing satire on the monetisation of identity politics from Flawbored

Bristo Square Friesian, 2.20pm

One Way Out

A powerful drama exploring young British Caribbeans’ experiences of the Windrush crisis from NO TABLE

Cowgate Belly Button, 2.15pm

Supported by

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Fill yer boots!

Book Now

underbellyedinburgh.co.uk

Image from 2018 Winner Queens of Sheba by Nouveau Riche

HIGH STEAKS

ELOINA

FN Performance Art, Clown

Brave. Bold. Captivating. With two beef steaks hanging from her labia, queer feminist performance artist and clown, ELOINA, stages a riotous rebellion against labia-shaming and cosmetic labia surgery.

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 R

A Highly Suspect

Murder

– Murder at the Movies

Highly Suspect

TFj Interactive, Comedy

Mystery

Lights. Camera. Murder! Two stars are killed in the Golden Age of Tinseltown; but who’s behind the Hollywood homicides? An interactive comedy whodunnit which you must solve! Sold out, 2021-2022.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

£12.00 (£10.00)

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery

– Murder on the Disorient Express

Highly Suspect

TFj Interactive, Comedy

A legendary detective killed aboard a famous train – but who had locomotive for murder? An interactive comedy whodunnit packed with cryptic clues the audience must solve! SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com).

Hollywoodn't Lisa Verlo

TMP Music, Comedy

Fresh-faced Midwestern actress, Lisa Verlo, came to Hollywood looking for fame but found more action on casting couches than onstage. Decades later, Lisa faces the truth about abandoning dreams in her humorous, heartfelt, and poignant solo show Hollywoodn't.

Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

17:05(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Hipsteria by Josefina Lopez

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Sotomayor Wolf PAC Theatre

FKP Drama, LGBTQ+

Single mother, community activist and advocate, Lucha, and her teenage son Freddie, are evicted from their apartment in East Los Angeles to make room.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 Aug

17:45(40m) £5.00

Hive

Mushmoss Collective

TKP Sci-fi, Storytelling

Hive. An uncanny adventure with friendly cryptids. Set at a demolition site. A queer, weird fiction, new play about housing insecurity, displacement and corporate development. Using lyrical language to explore lost homes, new storms and eldritch infestations.

Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 cR

16:35(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 16:35(1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug

X

16:35(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Hole

Erin Ross

FMP Dark Comedy, LGBTQ+

Cassie crawled out of a hole in the ground and convinced the world she was human, deserving of life. But that hole just keeps following her. As she approaches 25, she realises there’s one person she never convinced: herself.

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Nightclub)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

Home Temper Theatre

TKP Devised, Physical Theatre

The vivid colours of East Anglian folklore weave their way into the grey city life of Eddie: a young man desperately out of his depth. Temper return with a heartwarming story of memory, imagination and the joys of parenthood.

Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)

B

28

HoneyBEE Elle Dillon-Reams

TL Poetry, Physical Theatre

HoneyBEE is a festival-driven show featuring a banging soundtrack, spoken word, stand-up and dance. Winner of The Scotsman Best Newcomer Award and Three Weeks Editor's Award for Excellence. Think Fleabag meets Kae Tempest, with a dash of dirty bass.

Horizon Showcase: Birthmarked

K LGBTQ+, Live Music

A young Jehovah's Witness comes to terms with his sexuality, finding his feet (and high heels...) in a world he once believed would be destroyed at Armageddon. Written and composed by Brook Tate. Directed by Sally Cookson. Assembly Rooms (Ballroom)

0131 623 3030 V 20

Horizon Showcase:

A Crash Course in Cloudspotting

Raquel Meseguer Zafe / Unchartered Collective

K Disabled-led, Installation

An invitation to pause. To rest. To listen. An intimate audio-sensory journey and live performance exploring the depths of human connection and the subversive act of lying down. Summerhall (Offsite) @ Institut Français d’Ecosse (Horizon Showcase)

B 0131 226 0000 V 168 G D4 2 R

Aug 22 18:00(55m) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 22 19:30(55m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 23-24 13:30(55m) £15.00 (£13.00) Aug 23-24 15:30(55m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 23-24 17:00(55m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Horizon Showcase: A Crash Course in Cloudspotting (Audio Installation)

Raquel Meseguer Zafe / Unchartered Collective

K Disabled-led, Installation

An invitation to pause. To rest. To listen. An intimate audio-sensory journey exploring the depths of human connection and the subversive act of lying down.

Summerhall (Offsite) @ Institut Français d’Ecosse (Horizon Showcase)

B 0131 226 0000 V 168 G D4 2 r

Aug 23-24 10:00(25m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 23-24 11:00(25m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 23-24 12:00(25m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 23-24 18:30(25m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Horizon Showcase: FORGE

Rachel Mars

M Installation, Site-Specific

In 2014 the "welcome" gate was stolen from Dachau concentration camp. A local blacksmith forged a replica. Exactly like the original. Almost. A durational installation, featuring welding and soundscape, exploring who memorials are for and who decides.

Lyceum Roseburn (Workshop) B 0131 226 0000 V 400 G E1 2

Horizon Showcase: Little Wimmin

Figs in Wigs

K Adaptation, Experimental

A live art, feminist "adaptation" of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Wild, irreverent and cosmically comical, it dismantles the traditional canon to make way for the doomed future of humankind. PS Beth dies.

Horizon Showcase: The Talent

Action Hero and Deborah Pearson

K Contemporary, Devised

On stage is a small sound booth; inside sits a woman, alone. She is a voice-over artist. Is she the powerful protagonist in her own narrative? A puppet for capitalism? Or something else entirely...

Horizon Showcase: Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World

The Javaad Alipoor Company

L Contemporary, Political

In 1992, Iranian popstar and refugee Fereydoun Farrokhzad was found brutally murdered. The case was never solved. Javaad Alipoor’s new work explores violence, digital culture and the post-colonial world.

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 15 10:00(1h30m) £17.00 (£12.00) XAug 16 19:00(1h30m) £17.00 (£12.00)

Aug 17,25 22:00(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 18,26 10:00(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 19,22,27 13:00(1h30m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Horizon Showcase: The Trauma Show

Demi Nandhra

L Contemporary, New Writing

The Trauma Show explores the impacts of adverse childhoods, making a show and dance out of it while mourning our little selves, taking on "therapise" culture and discovering how TikTok can heal us all.

Summerhall (Main Hall)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 bcaR

Aug 22-27 16:05(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Hot as Hell

Friends at the Poolyard

TLP Dark Comedy, LGBTQ+

Becky, whose best (and only) friend is a demon in a Ouija board, takes us to her first high-school party: filled with horror, karaoke, and awkward interactions. But don't worry, she brought back-up.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2 18:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 4,6,8,12,18,20,26 18:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 10,14,22,24,28 18:30(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)

House of Life

Sheep Soup

TMP Cabaret, Musical Comedy

One-part sermon, one-part purge, three-parts party. House of Life, hosted by the Rave-Rend, is a travelling musical cult collective with one mission: to get you happy, at any cost. Come on in....

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Dancer)

how long is february?

a fantasy in three parts

Qabila / Voices from the South Showcase

LP Satire, Political

15 years after the brutality of February 2020, a nation reckons with the truth of what really unfolded. In parallel, there is the urgent matter of 72 arrested goats. Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

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How to Bury a Dead Mule

Richard Clements

TKP New writing, Historical UK Theatre Award nominee 2022: Best New Play. The sanity of war becomes the insanity of domesticity. The evocative story of Norman Clements as he reconnects with family after his time at the front. Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

How to Find a Husband in 37 Years or Longer

JJ Pyle and Solo Heroes

TFLP True-Life, Solo Show

Ever plot a murder? Break into your boyfriend's apartment? Fantasise about the hot brooding busboy, then date him? I did! A drive with Dad brings back memories revealing family patterns.

How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World – With a Piano!

Artisan Creative

TFKP Music, Interactive

Discover the "Five Rules of the Road" for keeping sane in today's unpredictable world, with our interactive wellbeing musical-show thingy! Funny, thought-provoking and undeniably relevant!

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

XAug 4-6 13:50(50m) £7.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-19 13:50(50m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

The Humans Outcast International

TFK Drama, Dark Comedy

The Humans by Stephen Karam. An American family gather on Thanksgiving in a ramshackle Chinatown apartment in this profound story about the catastrophes that afflict us and how we cope with them. Tony Award for Best Play, 2016. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 14:20(1h20m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY LARA FOOT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HANDSPRING PUPPET COMPANY

The Hunger

Black Bright Theatre Company

TL Horror, New Writing

Megan and Deborah live alone on their farm in the Yorkshire Dales. When their fragile harmony is sent into a dark, downward spiral the cost of survival is chillingly laid bare. Kitchen-sink drama meets post-apocalyptic horror. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

13:10(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Hysterical

Carrie Rudzinski and Olivia Hall

TFK Poetry, International Fierce, feminist, and f*cking funny. Hysterical challenges the myth that women are too emotional with poetry that confronts body politics, systemic sexism, and weeping uncontrollably in the supermarket. Winner of Best New Aotearoa Play.

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5

I Believe in One Bach

Two Foolish Productions

FL Music, Drama

As his career and his life fall apart, an ageing musician finds solace in Bach’s sublime B Minor Mass – but is this obsession or madness? A dark psychological drama from TwoFoolish.co.uk.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 19-20,26-27 15:30(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 21-22 15:30(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00

I Hope Your Flowers Bloom

Raymond Wilson, presented by All the Figs

TFKP Contemporary, New Writing

Flitting between romantic obsession and botanical description, this show offers a raw, humorous and moving account of Raymond and Flo's friendship, exploring healthy masculinity, self-worth, and working-class access to nature.

Directed by Fiona Mackinnon. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

XAug 2-3 13:00(1h15m) £10.00

The Ice Hole: A Cardboard Comedy

Compagnie le Fils du Grand Réseau, Something for the Weekend

TKP Comedy, Physical Theatre

Two actors, one mermaid, a thousand pieces of cardboard. Supreme, extreme storytelling. Moliere Award whinner. ‘Serious theatre magic’ (New York Times), Best Theatre In Europe 2022. ‘Incredibly funny’ (Le Parisien). Creators of smash-hit, Fishbowl.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 4,6-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:00(1h15m) £18.00 (£16.00)

Aug 5 14:30(1h15m) £18.00

iCON

Sian Clarke

TFMP Alternative Comedy, Solo Show

The world is in crisis and so is Sian Clarke. Never mind, it will probably be ok. Let's all just try to have a nice time.

If You Were to Die Tomorrow

Hive MCR

FKP Comedy, New Writing

Reconnected at a funeral, Charlotte and Hope’s blossoming romance takes an unexpected turn, throwing them and the characters around them into a world they never knew existed – ours.

iHands: A Life Less Lived

Blue Orange Arts

FM Comedy, Absurdist

Join self-proclaimed theatre "impresario" Israel Hands as he brings his own unique touch to his latest production, A Life Less Lived. Based on the popular YouTube web-series iHands: A Life Less Lived.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

9579 V 30

I Killed My Ex Dear

Dark

28

TLP New Writing, Dark Comedy

When two dear friends, Tina and Lola, impulsively kill Tina’s ex after he leaves her at the altar, events spiral out of control, taking a terrifying turn.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 Aug

I Love You, Now What?

Sophie Craig / The REcreate Agency

TMP New Writing, Comedy

Can love survive when someone dies? This brilliantly funny, heart-warming and raw debut play by actor and comedian Sophie Craig, examines a beautifully ugly story about grief and love's place within it.

Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 R c

XAug 2-3 15:35(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:35(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 15:35(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug

Il Burattino Trouble In The Square

FM Historical, Tragedy

An Italian boy finds hope in the idea of fighting for a Fascist Italy. His determination is successful in proving his strength, but at the cost of some heavy realisations.

In Everglade Studio

Black Bat Productions

TK Thriller, New Writing

X

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Île

Sophie Joans – Spark in the Dark TLP Solo Show, International

Hot off an explosive run in South Africa, Sophie Joans erupts with her comedic coming-of-age story about returning to her ancestral island home, Mauritius. This multi award-winning play explores mother-daughter relationships, dodos and lava lamps. It’s delightful and unmissable.

In 1974 London, four musicians seal themselves inside an underground recording studio to complete an Americana album, unaware that materials in the walls are driving them to the brink of insanity. Ferocious comedic thriller by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller.

Assembly George Square (The Box)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2 X

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 13:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

13:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

In Loving Memory of Mary Mort

Cod Liver Theatre

FLP Comedy, New Writing

Mary is dead. She is buried in Highgate Cemetery. You are sad. Eye can help. We can peer into your loved one's afterlife. The Book tells me she is on quite the journey. Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

11:35(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 11:35(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Impact

Coldfoot Media in association with Fringe Management

TKP Music, True-Life

After the 30th Anniversary of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, uncanny follow-signs lead the playwright/ performer to Lockerbie, Scotland. Her somber pilgrimage unexpectedly becomes an exploration of grace, kindness and beauty. There are no coincidences... only connections.

In Loyal Company

David William Bryan

Tj Historical, Storytelling

Returning after total sell-out runs in 2018 and 2019, In Loyal Company is the incredible true story of missing WWII soldier Arthur Robinson, written and performed by his great-nephew David William Bryan.

'A masterpiece' SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-4 13:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 13:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

The Importance of Being Earnest

Arkle Theatre Company

FL Comedy

Join us for a Wilde ride in this classic farce. Identities are altered and societal rules are flaunted on this fast-paced rollercoaster of witticisms, scandal, and yes... a handbag. Hilarious hijinks will ensue.

The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

The Importance of Being...

Earnest?

Say It Again, Sorry?

TK Comedy, Interactive

Everything seems to be going perfectly to plan in this traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic. That is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue. SSSSS (Skinny). Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Beyond)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 13:30(1h10m) £9.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24,28 13:30(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.50)

Indoor Kids

Hoyne and Roscoe Productions (New York, USA)

TFj Musical Comedy, Alternative Comedy

Imagine two lonely children who have no one to talk to until the Winds of Fate make them next door neighbours. A dynamic two-woman musical show that untells the story we’ve spent our whole lives... telling.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,14-15 14:45(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20 14:45(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-11,16-18 14:45(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

The Insider

Teater Katapult

TM Thriller, Contemporary

Look into the human face of greed. Live acting, visuals and a binaural soundscape that gives you the chills. 50 billion GBP "robbed" from treasuries around Europe. ‘Gifted, socially engaged performance’ SSSSS (Kulturkupeen.dk). ’Innovative and exciting’ SSSSS (Scenekanten.com).

XAug 2-3 16:40(1h10m) £9.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:40(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 16:40(1h10m) £14.00 (£12.00)

The Importance of Being Nihilists

Honest Fool Productions

FK Comedy, Farce

Murder-mystery farce, set in a Victorian world dashed with anachronism. Unlikely criminals, dodgy disguises, forbidden love and plummeting pianos come together in this absurd exploration of mortality.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19 12:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

ZOO Southside (Main House)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(1h5m) £17.00 (£15.00)

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 16:30(1h5m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Internal

Banana Peel Theatre Co.

FL Burlesque, Solo Show

Internal tells the story of crippingly shy Melanie. When overwhelmed, she transports to an alternate universe in her mind where she can be bold and brave... and do burlesque. Join Melanie as she finds her voice and self-worth. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 20-26 21:15(40m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)

An Interrogation

Ellie Keel Productions

MP

Inspired by real events, the debut play from the Tony Award-nominated co-director of SIX: The Musical is a gripping interrogation drama about power, deception and our perspectives on the truth.

Summerhall (Old Lab)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 13:10(1h) £12.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 13:10(1h) £17.00 (£15.00)

Intimacy

Watershed Productions

FNP Drama

Nel talks about sex with the confidence of an expert. Chloe struggles to talk about sex at all. But this conversation will take them somewhere neither of them could have expected. An intimate exploration of female sexuality and pleasure.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 11-12 13:50(50m) £12.00 Aug 14-16 13:50(50m) £10.00 (£5.00 U)

Aug 17-19 13:50(50m) £12.00

The Island

Edinburgh Little Theatre

K Children's Show, Drama

When a group of teenagers get plane-wrecked on an uninhabited island what could possibly go wrong? Watch as they descend into chaos and anarchy in this drama loosely based on the Lord of the Flies.

Hill Street Theatre (Alba Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug 9-13 10:10(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£44.00 F)

It Won't Be Long Now

Centre for Community Cultural Development and Bill Aitchison Company

R New Writing, Drama

Drawn from first-hand accounts of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation, allied POWs and local Hong Kongese fight doubt, despair and death with dark humour, irrational optimism, faith and grit. (Cantonese and English performance).

Army @ The Fringe (Drill Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 358 G A4

Aug

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 21-23 13:40(50m) £10.00 (£5.00 U) Aug 24-26 13:40(50m) £12.00

Into the Ruins of Modernity

Frederick Glaysher, Poet, Rhapsode

TFN Solo Show, Performance Art

Through an experimental dramatic performance style, Frederick Glaysher confronts the philosophical decline that's made dehumanisation and violence all the more possible, weaving together poetry from two books, Into the Ruins and The Bower of Nil.

It's a Motherf**king Pleasure

FlawBored – Untapped Award Winner 2023

TM Comedy, Disabled-led

Two disabled influencers monetise the guilt of anxious, non-disabled people (like you). Multi award-winning, disability-led theatre company FlawBored present a scathing satire on the monetisation of identity politics.

SSSSS 'It's just that good' (LostInTheatreland.co.uk).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 7,9 14:15(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£26.00 F)

Aug 11 12:15(1h30m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£26.00 F)

The

Invisible Man

Our Star Theatre Company

FjP Comedy, Drama

The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring has captured the imagination of millions. This brand-new, fast-moving, very funny adaptation of HG Wells’ story boasts 15 characters, just three actors, and tons of fun!

It's a Mystery!

Tim Benzie / Solve Along

A Murder She Wrote FM Comedy, Solo Show

Tim Benzie, the acclaimed creator/host of Solve Along

A Murder She Wrote presents a new one-man show: a hilarious and moving exploration of the compelling and enduring appeal of murder mysteries, from Poirot to Fletcher and beyond.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 14:20(1h) £10.00 (£7.00 SC)

Is it Art?

CFACoLab

TFUP Dance, Multimedia

Nine characters find themselves at an art gallery in front of an empty art pedestal. Is it the greatest work in the history of art, or nothing at all? A comedic, devised romp by the five-star CFACoLab.

It's a Woman's World

Theatre with Teeth

FLP Drama, New Writing

Hollywood, 1950. Three women navigate stardom, voice acting and independence in the world of Meyer’s studio. The only catch? The contracts won’t let them speak again. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

XAug 4-5 11:30(50m) £6.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-19 11:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Is This the End of Edward J Payne?

Paul Richards

j Comedy, Solo Show

A fast, comedic romp; we follow our panicky hero through 12 chaotic months as he attempts to stay alive, breaking the family curse. Or, is this the end of Edward J Payne?

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4

Aug 21-27 21:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

It's Magic, but Is It Art?

Dimis Michaelides

FKP Magic, Storytelling

In this modern magic show, Dimis takes you on a journey to explore the changing meaning of art. He will tell stories and challenge your mind, as good art and magic must always do. Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Aug

I've Got Some Things To Get Off My Chest

Jamie Wilson Productions / Eve & Sea Productions

TL New Writing

Eva's boobs weigh the same as the average new-born baby, but after navigating through misogynistic medical standards and underfunded female healthcare, it's clear an NHS breast reduction is a bust.

I've Never Met Anyone Quite Like You Before quite like

you Productions

FMP New Writing, LGBTQ+

Dave navigates the minefield of modern LGBTQ+ relationships while also justifying himself to everyone from his mum to his agent. Incorporating movement and music, this play is funny, poignant, personal and universal.

on the Mile (Space 1)

510 2384 V 39 G D5

Ivories

2

Basement Light Productions

TFLP Horror, LGBTQ+

In a bloodcurdling mash of A24 horror meets tragicomedy, playwright Sloane and their husband Gwyn return to their ailing grandmother's house to settle the estate, where a childhood friend's sudden arrival forces them to uncover secrets in Grandma's basement. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

Jacob Storms' Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Jacob Storms TL Solo Show, Drama

A young, unknown writer named Tom becomes known to the world as the legendary playwright, Tennessee Williams in Tennessee Rising, originally directed for the stage by Alan Cumming. Assembly Rooms (Front Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 17:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:05(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21,23-24 17:05(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

(James) Blunt Instrument

Parmiter’s Republic of Drama

LP Dark Comedy, Drama

A true story. Two strangers. A park bench. A chance meeting. A life story. A romance. Except none of this is true. A dark comedy about life, love and death. And James Blunt. Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

Aug 21-22 14:45(50m) £2.00 (£1.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

James Rowland: Piece of Work

James Rowland with Attic theatre company

TLP Storytelling, Solo Show

A new storytelling show from master storyteller James Rowland, featuring his captivating mix of theatre, comedy and music, about our sense of home and the hope that makes our lives liveable.

XAug 2-3 18:00(1h10m) £10.00

Jane/Norma

Viewpoint and New Celts Productions

TFMP New Writing, Verbatim

Discover the real woman behind Roe vs Wade. Through a collection of verbatim voices, we present to you the story of Norma McCorvey and the ongoing national battle around abortion rights in the USA. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

XAug 5 14:15(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

Aug 7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25 14:15(1h) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

J.E.N.

Melancholics Anonymous (Jen)

FKP New Writing, Solo Show

One woman. One TikTok challenge. Seen through the millennia. A commentary on the hilarity of the human race as one woman’s morning routine is seen throughout history – from the Stone Age to the apocalypse. Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

XAug 14 16:15(45m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Richard Jordan Productions, 412, Ketchup with Pleasance

TK New Writing, Drama

SSSSS (Stage; Three Weeks; Advertiser, Adelaide).

Winner: Critics Award, Theatre Weekly Award. Playwright Philip Stokes' (Heroin(e) for Breakfast) hilarious heartwrenching play about mothers, sons, and Jane McDonald, returns following sell-out London and Adelaide seasons. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 10:50(1h10m) £7.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 10:50(1h10m) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-24,28 10:50(1h10m) £12.50 (£10.50)

JM Coetzee's Life & Times of Michael K

Baxter Theatre Centre

TU Drama, Puppetry

JM Coetzee's Booker Prize-winning, theatrical masterpiece, Life and Times of Michael K, adapted by director Lara Foot, with Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company. Baxter Theatre, two times Fringe First winners! Assembly Hall (Main Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 35 G D4 28

XAug 3 12:00(2h20m) £12.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:00(2h20m) £20.00 (£18.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 12:00(2h20m) £18.00 (£16.00)

Journey to the West

Full Show Lane Studio

TFK Opera, Physical Theatre

Physical theatre combines with original music as 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar Xuanzang embarks on a spiritual quest to India, seeking the answer to the question, ‘who are you?’. In Chinese, with English surtitles.

Ian McKellen Theatre, Saint Stephens Stockbridge (Ian McKellen Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 166 G B3

Aug 5-12 16:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Julius Caesar Must Die

Myths Unbound Productions and New Celts Productions

FMP Adaptation, Drama

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Aug 4-13,15-20,22-25,27 18:00(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Conspirators flood Rome, while Caesar’s lust for power threatens the crumbling democracy. The tyrant must die for the good of the people, but will his violent legacy share the same fate? Or will the cycle continue?

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

XAug 18 11:10(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

Aug 20,22,24,26 11:10(55m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

FMP

Billy is an ex-drag queen trying to reclaim past glory. He launches a desperate attempt to do one final performance, even as it tests his relationships and makes him question everything he believes.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

(£20.00

Junk Monkey

Seemingly Wholesome Productions

TMP Comedy, LGBTQ+

Olivia just met the love of her life on a train. If only she can find her again. And if only her stupid boyfriend would stop calling her. SSSS (ThreeWeeks). SSSS (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Coorie)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

17:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Just An Ordinary Lawyer

Tayo Aluko and Friends (Nigeria/UK)

TFK Historical, Political

Tunji Sowande is Britain’s first Black judge. Stranded in the Heart of Empire, he observes Black liberation struggles worldwide. No political aficionado, he seeks to enjoy cricket, singing, and concentrate on being an ordinary lawyer. www.justanordinarylawyer.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 6,8,11,12,20 18:00(1h25m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 10,16,18 18:00(1h25m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Aug 14 18:00(1h25m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h25m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

Kerouac: And All That Jazz Theatre On The Edge TFK

Hip words, cool jazz, hot bebop. Celebrate the centenary of Angelheaded Hipster Jack Kerouac's birth. An homage to the author of the classic novel, On The Road. A sideways glance reflecting Kerouac's life and world.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 6-12 15:00(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

The Kids with Nae Hame It’s About Time (Scotland)

TFLP Music, Poetry

What is it like to grow up with no home? Inspired by The Kids from Fame, this original piece draws on the stories of care-experienced people, communicating hopes and fears through poetry, song and movement.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,14,21 15:55(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 15:55(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 15:55(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

KING

Fishamble: The New Play Company

TL Solo Show, New Writing

Fishamble's KING by Pat Kinevane. Luther, a man named in honour of his Granny's hero, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, only leaves his apartment for essential journeys and to perform as an Elvis impersonator. UK premiere.

Assembly @ Dance Base (Dance Base)

B 0131 226 0000 V 22 G E3 28

Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18,25-27 18:30(1h20m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 18:30(1h20m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Kingdom

Lunar Theatre Company and New Celts Productions

TFMP Comedy, New Writing

The year is 2051. Scotland is independent. Men have been exiled to the kingdom of Fife with only their sausage rolls for company. Can Scotland’s leaders reunite the country or will it be torn apart forever? theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

Kitchen Underwear

Hey Thanks! Theatre Collective FMP LGBTQ+, New Writing

How far can you push a sex metaphor, a romantic friendship, and questionable interior décor choices? Told through diary entries of two flatmates, Kitchen Underwear follows their search for what queer love means and how to show it.

@ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

Klanghaus: Darkroom

KlangHaus

M Immersive, Experimental

An intense, profoundly emotional and affecting climatechaos wake-up call. Acclaimed at COP26, this is sound and senses virtual reality for the ears. A space to think from the creators of KlangHaus. Performed in total darkness for one person. Summerhall (Lower Church Basement)

Klanghaus: InHaus

KlangHaus

TKP Live Music, Immersive

From the makers of KlangHaus, 'the most innovative presentation of live music I've ever seen, a total gamechanger' (Guardian), InHaus continues to rip up the giggoing rulebook. You are in sound, light, integral. Full-on loud and pin-drop quiet.

Summerhall (Lower Church Basement)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 R X

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 19:00(1h) £15.00

Aug 4-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 21:00(1h) £15.00

The Knot

Minotaur Theatre Company

MP Drama

Angus Ketch, a teenage boy struggling with his identity, is twisted into aggression and isolation when his insecurities manifest themselves as a creature called The Knot, who erodes the relationship between Angus and his sister. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 15:50(50m) £8.00 (£6.00)

Knuckles

Gurnwah Productions and RCT Theatres

M New Writing, Tragedy

The last day of anyone’s retirement is usually calm and peaceful, unless your name is Victor ‘The Knuckles’ Norman. The dark and gritty story of one man’s rise and fall, and all the chaos that ensues in-between.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 14-19 17:20(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Kravitz, Cohen, Bernstein and Me

Deb Filler

TK Character Comedy, Stand-Up

Kiwi/Canadian/Jewish comedienne, Deb Filler, goes on a hilarious musical quest with The Three Lennys, even singing Beatles in Yiddish! Transfixed in a masterful tour de force of a (mostly) true story. Director: Sarah-Louise Young. Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G

La codista / The queuer

Marleen Scholten / Acteursgroep Wunderbaum

TU

A tragicomic story of someone that lost her job and stood in line for others. 'Wonderful jewel' SSSSS (NRC). Winners of the Total Theatre Award 2014.

ZOO Southside (Main House)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5

Lady Dealer

Grace Dickson Productions

TMP Dark Comedy, New Writing

Charly is unshowered, fresh from a break-up and avoiding her Mum like the plague. But that’s irrelevant. All you need to know right now is that Charly is a drug dealer. And she’s really good at her job.

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5

2CR

XAug 2-4 16:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

The Lady of the Loch

Simply Surreal

TFLP Dark Comedy, Music

On a stormy night on Loch Ness, Sam is faced with an impossible decision. When finalising the housing development on the loch, who should appear to protect it but the monster that lies beneath it. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 R

£12.00 (£10.00)

The Last Bantam

Michael Hughes

TFMP Drama, Historical

1914. The world is at war. A desperate Britain recruits 50,000 men between 5' and 5' 3'' to fight. These men are known as Bantams. 1918. One Bantam remains. This is his story. Inspired by real events.

XAug 2-3 17:45(1h) £8.00

Land Under

Wave Young Edinburgh Storytellers (YES)

TFL Storytelling, Music

Three storytellers, trapped in the Otherworld, must perform their music and stories to earn their freedom. Which deserves to return to the human realm? The fair folk in the audience must decide!

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Aug 5,7,9,11,13,15-16,19,21-22,25,27 17:45(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Lash – A Pulsating New Play About Going Out Out!

Richard Jordan Productions, 412, with Lawrence Batley Theatre, Ketchup, Pleasance TMP New Writing, Drama

Get on the Lash! A booze-fuelled adrenaline rush, through bustling streets, bouncing clubs, where big tunes and mad characters collide. New play from award-winning creators of Heroin(e) For Breakfast.

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 23:00(50m) £5.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 23:00(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 23:00(50m) £11.00 (£10.00) Aug 15 18:00(50m) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 21 14:05(50m) £11.00 (£10.00)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,10-12,17-19,24-26 12:15(30m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

The Last Flapper

Belle Sauvage

TFL Drama, Historical

Jazz-age icon Zelda Fitzgerald wonders how the hell she ended up in an asylum. Life as Mrs F Scott wasn't all champagne and pearls. In this powerful, one-woman show, Zelda tells her side of the story.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

The Last of the Soviets

Spitfire Company

TMP Dark Comedy

Two Russian artists in exile reveal the cruelty of Soviet Russian life with dark humour. The award-winning Spitfire return to Edinburgh with a project influenced by the books of Nobel Prize laureate Svetlana Alexievich.

ZOO Playground (Playground 1)

0349

Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27 17:45(1h) £14.00 (£11.50)

186

2

17:45(1h) £13.00 (£10.50)

The Last Show Before We Die

Hotter Project and Ellie Keel Productions

TFLP Cabaret, Dark Comedy

Ell and Mary have been dead for three years, but now they’ve come back to life (and the stage) with one question on their minds: how do you know when it’s the end?

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C

XAug 2,4 21:40(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 5-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:40(55m) £18.50 (£16.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 21:40(55m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 19 13:10(55m) £18.50 (£16.50)

The Last Vagabonds

Worms Theatre Company

FK New Writing, Dark Comedy

A satire on the absurdity of apathy. Bill, the disillusioned student, wanders through his aimless day until he is confronted by a group of environmental activists. He follows behind in pursuit of affection and purpose... SSSSS (Epigram.org.uk).

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 21-26 18:25(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)

LATER

Paines Plough and friends

M New Writing

Welcome to LATER, Paines Plough’s late-night roster of one-off performances. Here’s the deal: take a lucky dip and you get a show from one of the hottest companies and artists at the Fringe.

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2

Aug 10-12,17-19 23:00(1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

Layers

Doublet

TKP Drama, Experimental

Layers is an innovative one-man play depicting 10 minutes of a day in the life of the performer, Yuuya, and his family. Projection onto layers of fabric help to depict the recorded voices of the characters.

Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

XAug 3 12:20(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 12:20(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

The Leading Lady Club

Leading Lady Creative

FMP Dark Comedy, New Writing

Welcome to a meeting of The Leading Lady Club! Think sketch comedy meets group therapy in this hilariously dark commentary on womanhood in 2023. Sure to make you laugh as hard as you want to cry.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 21-26 21:00(40m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Lear Alone And Tomorrow Theatre Company

TFKP Classical, Solo Show

Created in partnership with Crisis UK, Lear Alone is the theatrical realisation of And Tomorrow Theatre Company’s award-winning web series: a one-man reworking of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy using just Lear's lines from the First Folio. theSpaceTriplex (Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2 X

Lena

Feather Productions with MJE Productions and Glass Handbag Productions

K New Writing, Musical Theatre

The talent. The opportunity. The knocks. Featuring a five-strong cast and live band, Lena recounts the astonishing story of a wee lassie who shot to overnight stardom. Stars Erin Armstrong as Lena Zavaroni, and Jon Culshaw as Hughie Green. Assembly George Square (Gordon Aikman Theatre)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2

Lie Low

Ciara Elizabeth Smyth and Prime Cut Productions

TFM New Writing, Drama

Faye's afraid. She's not sleeping, she doesn't trust ducks and all she's had to eat this week is dry Rice Krispies. Lie Low is Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s award-winning, critically acclaimed play described by critics as 'a masterclass'. Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 3 16:00(1h20m) £17.00 (£12.00)

Aug 4,8,10,13,16,18-19 13:30 (1h20m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 5 16:00(1h20m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 6,9,11-12,15,17,20,23-24,26 16:15(1h20m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 27 13:45(1h20m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

The Life Sporadic of Jess Wildgoose

Voloz Collective

TKP Physical Theatre, Comedy

Tarantino meets Pixar in this electrifying cinematic thriller from the creators of the smash-hit comedy The Man Who. With physical theatre, live music, and virtuosic acrobatics, this madcap tragicomedy unnerves and astounds. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 14:25(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:25(1h) £16.50 (£15.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 14:25(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

Life with Oscar Nicholas Cohen

TMP Comedy, Film

An autobiographical rollercoaster through the highs and lows of Hollywood. Fleeing his dysfunctional life, Nick flies to Sunset Boulevard to stay with a double Oscar winner promising to get him nominated, if Nick follows his exact instructions...

Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 14:00(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 14:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

The Lifespan Tour

The Company of Bards

FKP Sci-fi, Spoken Word

XAug 3 12:35(1h20m) £14.00

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:35(1h20m) £20.00 (£19.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 12:35(1h20m) £18.00 (£17.00)

Let the Bodies Pile by Henry Naylor

Gilded Balloon and Henry Naylor

TLP New Writing, Drama

Are two mass killings, decades apart, linked by murder? In one, Harold Shipman is exposed as Britain's most prolific serial killer. But what's killing patients in Crathwaite care home? Covid or something sinister?

The Lifespan Tour – journey through the cosmos in a barrel of laughs and plunge into the depths of what it means to be human! Signature sparkle, wit and profundity from award-winning author Sarah de Nordwall.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 18:30(50m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Lights! Donkey! Action!

Babolin Theatre

FK Comedy, Musical Theatre

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2B

XAug 2-4 16:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14-17,21-24,28 16:00(1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)

Letter to Boddah

Watershed Productions

TL New Writing, Drama

In the disabled toilet in Tesco we meet Billy and Neil, carrying enough explosives to blow the place sky high. The very dark, very funny, 2019 Fringe Broadway Baby Bobby Award winner for Best Theatre Show.

Inspired by comic masterpiece Don Quixote, Babolin mount the Donkey of Dreams, dodder up the Driveway of Delusion, stumble on the Steps of Stupidity, and totter on Trunkroads of Truth. 'Babolin command the Fringe again' (FringeReview.co.uk).

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 5,7-12 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Lilies on the Land

Arkle Theatre Company

FK Historical, Storytelling

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-19 12:10(50m) £12.00 (£8.00 U) Aug 20-26 12:00(50m) £12.00 (£8.00 U)

Aug 14-19 18:30(1h) £15.00

Determined to support their country during World War Two, four women join the Land Army, where they find hardship, camaraderie and romance. Based on verbatim testimony, this is a funny and heart-warming tribute to their resilience. The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite)

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug

Lino

Mace Cowart

TFMP Dance, LGBTQ+

A story of admiration seeping into identity, Em walks the tightrope of what he knows to be true and what he wishes were true. Queer! Funny! Sad! Clubs! Dancing! Don't text your ex! Lino!

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Lo Siento Mi Espanol Es Tremendo Mal

Brandon Urrutia

FM Solo Show

Family, faith, and flan. Three of the defining features of Hispanic culture, but can you participate when you don't even speak the language? Join Brandon as he asks, ¿qué te hace hispano?

Lost Soles

Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips

Tj Physical Theatre, Tap

A Wyoming tap-dancer gets stranded in Cuba. This cinematic, playful mix of nostalgia, moxy, object transformations and tap dance has been called 'one of the few too short-hours in theatre' (VillageVoice.com) and 'funny, soulful, brilliant and sweet' (Westword.com). Assembly Roxy (Central)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5 2

Love is Blue

LAMBCO Productions

TFKP New writing, LGBTQ+ City trader, Olly, meets homeless teenager, Aaron, and the questions begin. Why does Olly drink so heavily? What caused Aaron to run away from his middle-class background? And does love always have to be blue?

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

Aug

Aug

XAug 4 18:10(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St

B 0131 225 3847 V 111 G C4 2

Locusts Orange Works

FLP New Writing, LGBTQ+

Locusts explores gay conversion therapy within an evangelical church. Unexpectedly, Stephen is contacted by Pete, his church pastor from 30 years ago. Back then, Pete believes he prayed Stephen straight, and now he wants the same for his daughter.

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Love, Monty

Archie Brookes

LP Character Comedy, New Writing

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Looking for Giants That What's Wild

TLP New Writing, Solo Show

A perplexing and seductive one-woman show that follows one girl's quest for self-discovery inside the myths she creates. Can she separate fantasy from reality? Should she even try when her fantasies are so much more exciting?

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Lost and Found

The Counterminers

TFMP Comedy, New Writing

Maeve's home and university lives collide: drinks swilled, snogs exchanged, friendships tested, phones lost. This fast-paced comedy follows three best friends from London, Leeds and Glasgow as they fight to find themselves, without losing each other.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Fancy Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 6,8,10,12,15,17,19,21,23,25,27 18:10(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Lost in Translation

Mermaids Performing Arts Fund FM

Lost in Translation is an absurdist piece of theatre about cultural and intellectual disconnection. It seeks to explore mistranslation and the feeling of not fitting into a world that seems to want to leave you behind.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

This amusing love story is set in London during the roaring twenties, and Monty Button-Purse is at a society Ball. He spies beautiful Gracie and is smitten, but being bashful he opts to woo her with impassioned letters.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

XAug 4 19:25(30m) £5.00 Aug 5-12 19:25(30m) £5.00 Buy a

Lovefool

Kristin Winters / Gintare Parulyte

TFMP New Writing, Drama

Lovefool is an unapologetically honest, funny and raw one-woman play about Grace, a young woman looking for love in all the wrong places (and people) who is forced to discover what healthy self-love might look like.

Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

X

Love's Labour's Lost

Raiser Theatre

Fj Comedy

Four loudmouth lords vow to study for three years and win fame for denying their desires. But when a princess and her ladies arrive, Cupid plays havoc with the lords' little plan in Shakespeare's hilarious love story.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 22-26 13:15(50m) £8.00 (£7.00) (£20.00 F)

Loving the Enemy

Lorenzo 'Renz' Novani

L Drama, Storytelling

It's June 1940, Mussolini has just declared war on the Allies. Britain's Italian community is being demonised. Hugo Ricci, a Glasgow-born Italian, takes extreme measures to prove his allegiance. 'An actor and dramatist of some depth' (Scotsman).

Macbeth by the Sea

John Hancock Productions

TFLP Comedy, Absurdist

The Macbeths have killed King Duncan. Time to party – except for Banquo’s spirit ruining everything. To avoid dooming their legacy, Lady orders a weekend holiday. Amid couples massages and karaoke, the witches aren’t far behind.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

£12.00 (£10.00)

Lucy and Friends

Soho Theatre, John Mackay and United Agents

TN Cabaret, Comedy

Post-popular prodigy Lucy McCormick presents her most ambitious medium-concept catastrophic show yet. Join Lucy as she unveils her new ensemble cabaret tent spectacular... Unfortunately, she has no friends, no money, and no tent.

Pleasance Courtyard (Forth)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 X

£10.00 Aug

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-23 17:20(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

17:20(1h) £16.50 (£15.00)

Luke Wright's Silver Jubilee

Luke Wright

TKP Poetry, Stand-Up

Wright tries to celebrate but ends up taking a deep dive into himself and the England that raised him. New poems on class, love and adoption. 'Visceral, poignant and riotously funny' SSSSS (Scotsman). SSSS (Guardian, Telegraph).

Pleasance Dome (10Dome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 14:55(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13 14:55(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15 14:55(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Maati Katha (Earth Stories)

Tram Arts Trust, India / Voices from the South Showcase

KP Puppetry, Drama

In the dangerous and magical land of Sunderbans, living is a fragile balance between calm and storm. Through Object Theatre, traditional dolls of the region tell contemporary stories of their land and Bonbibi: protectress and unifier. Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 10 (1h)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

Macbeth

Gordonstoun Youth Theatre

FjP Rock, Adaptation

A high-energy, physical theatre and rock adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, brought to you by the students of Gordonstoun's Youth Theatre. Combining Shakespeare's prose with Biffy Clyro lyrics and music, this exploration of power will explode in front of you!

Paradise in Augustines (The Sanctuary)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

Aug 5-12 13:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£6.50 S) (£26.00 F)

MacBeth

Bathway Theatre Company, University of Greenwich

FKP Adaptation, LGBTQ+

One human. One crown. Two dance scenes. Thousands of wars. Who will beat time and become the overall champion?

The University of Greenwich Bathway Theatre Company presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved tale, Macbeth.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 18:30(55m) £10.00 (£5.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-8,9-12,14-19 16:05(50m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Macbeth: Sleep No More

Shadow Road Productions

TFj Drama, Tragedy

'All hail Macbeth that shalt be King hereafter...' Thus the three witches seal the Thane of Glamis’ fate – and that of all the others whom Macbeth will dispose of while fulfilling their deadly prophecy.

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2 X

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

The Madwoman

The Miles Sisters

TFjP New Writing, Solo Show

France 1817. Théroigne de Méricourt has stepped out of the revolution and into the asylum. As the self-cast leading lady in a play of her own imagination, Théroigne performs to an illusory audience and a standing ovation.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Magic for Animals

Liz Toonkel

TFL Magic, Comedy

Magic for Animals is a one-woman magic show about agency, consent, and animal rights. Liz Toonkel uses sparkling, incisive humour to offer a refreshing antidote to the gendered and speciesist tradition of magic.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-5,7-12,14-19,21-26 23:25(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

Making History by Stephen Fry

Edinburgh Theatre Arts

TFKP Drama, Sci-fi

The first-ever stage adaptation of the 1996 novel by Stephen Fry. A historian and a physicist have a theory that could alter history. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine.

Aug

Aug

St Ninian's Hall (Theatre)

B 07599 928440 V 230 G B1 2

Man Shed

Right Lines Productions

TK Solo Show

How does a man find his purpose when he grows older and the familiar rules don't apply? Should he retire to the solitude of The Shed and escape the world, or get out and try something new?

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 2-3 12:10(1h10m) £9.00

The Man Who Thought

He Knew Too Much

Voloz Collective

Tj Physical Theatre, Comedy

Last summer's sold-out hit returns – bigger and better!

Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets Spaghetti Western in this multi award-winning, fast-paced, raucous whodunnit. 'Physical Theatre at its most immaculate' SSSS (Scotsman).

Pleasance Courtyard (Forth) B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:10(1h10m) £16.50 (£15.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24,28 12:10(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.50)

A Manchester Anthem

Lyle Productions and ramblemill in association with VAULT and Pleasance

TMP New Writing, Solo Show

Flashing lights. Sticky floors. Dancing shoes. A riotous coming-of-age tale exploring class and identity. Winner of the Pleasance Pick of VAULT Festival Award, 'this is new writing that's impossible to resist' SSSSS (TheatreWeekly.com).

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 19:50(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-6,8,10-13,17-20,24-27 19:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)

Aug 9,14-15,21-23 19:50(1h) £13.00 (£11.50)

Manifest Destiny's Child

Guy Masterson – TTI Presents Dennis Trainor Jr

TKP Solo Show, True-Life

From the frontlines as Communications Director for a flawed 2016 Presidential campaign, Dennis Trainor Jr pickaxes the myth of American exceptionalism. A provocative, intelligent, hilarious, true account of how America woke up in Trumplandia. Director: David Esbjornson.

Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 14:25(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 4,9-10,15-17,21-24 14:25(1h10m) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:25(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00)

MANikin

Saltire Sky Theatre

TFMP Storytelling

From Saltire Sky, the Offie and Broadway Baby Bobby Award-winning company, join Fraser Patterson as he wrestles with his mind and body in his struggle with playing the bit-part role of The Big Guy.

Leith Arches (Ground Level)

B 0131 226 0000 V 324 G LEITH C2

Aug 7-9,11-16,18-22 16:00(50m) £12.00

Marie Lloyd Stole My Life

Blue Fire Theatre Company

FK Historical, Solo Show

The true story of a scandalous star of the Victorian music halls and darling of the tabloid press. It's a bit Eastenders and a bit Ripper Street, with songs.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 15,17,19,21,23,25 15:10(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

The Mariner's Song

Kinkyfish FK Artist(s) of Colour, Storytelling

Navigating ancient myth and life at sea, prepare to embark upon a lyrical voyage through the ages... will you answer the Mariner's call? 'Wonderful storytelling' SSSS (EdFringeReview.com). 'Beautiful and hypnotic' SSSS (ThreeWeeks). Theatre Weekly Award winner.

Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 2

Aug 16-20 19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

See page 228 for more information

Mark

Twain's

The Stolen

White Elephant Stolen Elephant Theatre

FKP Storytelling, Comedy

Mark Twain was a comic genius, the greatest American humorist of the 19th century. Best known for the likes of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, we are showcasing one of his funniest short stories.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Aug 14-19,21-27 20:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)

Marmalade

Josie Bell and Nivetha Nandakumar

FMP Comedy, In Conversation

This offbeat comedy follows the lives of two girls at university as they talk friendship, sex and identity, whilst forming an unlikely connection with the Jehovah's Witnesses living in the flat next door.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-5,7-11 11:25(1h) £8.00 (£6.00)

Me, Myself and Mary (Queen of Scots)

Marjolein Robertson

TFL Alternative Comedy, Solo Show

A one-woman play with a cast of thousands! Join citizen historian and proud Shetlander Mary Fraser on a whistle-stop tour of Mary Stewart’s life exploring how – amazingly – it mirrors her own!

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30

MEAT

Elle Dillon-Reams

28

TLP Spoken Word, Solo Show

MEAT is an electrifying roar of fury, a rallying cry of protest and unifying celebration of strength packed with heroism and heart. A playful and poignant exploration of identity. Written by multi-award winner Elle Dillon-Reams, Best Newcomer (Scotsman).

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) B 0131 556 6550 V

28

Marvellous

and the Sunshine City Boys

Eclipse Theatre

Marvellous has music in his heart and mind. He longs to be a musician like his father Eddie. But of all the expectations Eddie has for his son, music isn't one of them. Summerhall (Main Hall)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 X

Maureen House of Oz and Soft Tread Enterprises

TFM Storytelling, Drama

'The most idiosyncratic, joyous, and mischievous storyteller we’re likely to meet' SSSSS (FringeWorld.co.au).

'Masterful writing and performance, driven by love and respect' SSSS½ (LimelightMagazine.com.au). Join 'working-class glamour queen' Maureen for an unforgettable night of wit, wisdom and wild imagination. House of Oz (The Great Indoors)

B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F6 2

Meat Boy

LS6 Theatre

TFKP Comedy, Storytelling

Welcome to Meat Boy, a 40-minute tale of meat and mayhem! Follow Fred's journey back to childhood, in a story that spirals around sausage rolls, running from the law and regret. Will Meat Boy escape his past?

on the Mile

XAug 4 14:30(1h20m) £11.00

Aug 5-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h20m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 7-8 14:30(1h20m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24 14:30(1h20m) £13.00 (£12.00)

May Contain Traces of Nuts.

Fourth Wall

TFN Immersive, LGBTQ+

A group of friends gather on the anniversary of their friend’s death. Swimming through drugs and the entrenched toxic masculinity of generations, the protagonist, Frankie, grapples to understand his own trans-masculinity. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 22:45(40m) £10.00 (£8.00 SUDO) (£30.00 F)

Aug 14-19 23:00(40m) £10.00 (£8.00 SUDO) (£30.00 F)

Maybe Things Are Okay

3BUGS Fringe Theatre

M Drama, New Writing

These friends wanted a normal night out, but life is never straightforward. At least not in the way you expect. This show follows the stories of four young people experiencing life and loss in different colours.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 21-26 18:25(50m) £9.00 (£7.00)

Meat

Cute Patch Plays

TL Comedy, New Writing

Lena is on a mission to veganise her Tinder dates. What could possibly go wrong? 14 days later: a broken family, a Pomeranian named Mozart and an eviction notice. Is this rebellion or simply a cry for help? Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

Meet Me by The Stranger

Voice Break Productions

FLP Drama, New Writing

One night three couples separately meet at an old Yorkshire statue, The Stranger, to discuss the state of their relationships. Recently divorced Charlie and Jamie, temperamental Jem and Rory and young lovers Bailey and Jordan.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

MEMBER

A Fairly Lucid Production

TM Drama, LGBTQ+

In the 1980s, Sydney gangs found a new blood sport –hunting gays. An unflinching look into LGBTQ+ history that we can't afford to forget. 'Staggeringly brilliant' SSSSS (Theatre-Press.com). 'Provocative and powerful' SSSSS (WeekendNotes.com).

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G

Aug

Memento Mori Bitches

Leoni Amandin

FM Comedy, Interactive

Expect ridiculous deathly shower thoughts, an introduction to the fascinating funeral industry's history and current developments, the complex poetry battling the simple biology of death and a look around the world for ways to do dying better.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

10:30(1h) £12.00 (£9.00) (£24.00 F)

Memories of the Early 1950s

Christine Hayward

NP Stand-Up

This will trigger memories of the simple life with one fire in the house and no television. Song sheets will be provided for audience participation.

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just the Spare Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

XAug 3-4 13:00(1h) £5.00 Aug 5-13,15-27 13:00(1h) £5.00

Buy a ticket

advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Merry Wanderers

Aquila Youth Theatre

TFjP New Writing, Drama

One hot summer's evening, a desperate boy escapes to the woods near his home. The fairy world awaits his arrival and as others enter the forest, so begins a night of confusion, mayhem, friendship and love.

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5

A Mess of Morality

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents MHS SpiceRack

FLP Contemporary, Devised

Life is a complicated mess; nothing is as cut and dry as it seems. Good guys aren't always right and bad guys aren't always villainous. And sometimes, the biggest villains aren't even people – they're ideas. Central

28

Messhead Kirby Lunn

FMP Comedy, New Writing

Set in the strange world of an emotionally stunted young(ish) woman, trying to balance the glamorous life she leads in her head with the one she’s actually living. A new dark comedy begging for your attention.

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152

#MeToo, a one-woman show

Star Stone (Florida, USA)

FM Comedy, Solo Show

A journey from childhood to adulthood. Sex cults with fake feminism, pretend shamans, Burning Man, Lower East Side “nightclub photographers” and Tinder f*ck boys all make an appearance in this educational, hilarious, 20-plus-character show. www.starstonespeaks.com/metoo-a-one-woman-show

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 14-15 15:55(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 16-18 15:55(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 19-20 15:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Midnight Building

Makaio Toft and Aryan Bhattacharjee

TFKP New Writing, Dark Comedy

A selfish do-gooder crusades against the resident jackass, until a lame magic trick leads to the unfolding of her own morality. Think you’re a good person? Think again.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-12,14-19,21-26 15:00(55m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

A Midsummer Dream in Auld

Reekie

Leitheatre

TFK Comedy, Adaptation

In this hilarious adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream the action moves from Greece to Edinburgh – the Athens of the North. A new take on Shakespeare's classic comedy. Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre (Main Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 83 G A3 28

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The HandleBards

j Comedy

Join The HandleBards for their cycle-powered, four-hander, high-octane version of Shakespeare's classic comedy. Humans and fairies collide and hilarity ensues. Assembly George Square Gardens (The Tree House)

B 0131 623 3030 V 3 G E4

Miedos

Neko Teatro

(Spain/Scotland)

FK Contemporary, Physical Theatre

Everyday sexism causes insecurities in women. This play encourages conversation about situations that are an unfortunate part of daily life but which society accepts as normal. A monologue that talks about women’s vital transitions. www.nekoteatro.com/miedos

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4 Aug

Migrant Shakespeare

Seyyar Company (UK/Turkey/ transnational)

FjP Adaptation, Storytelling

Migrant actors take on some of Shakespeare’s most iconic speeches! They offer audiences a peek into the lives of the culturally marginalised, and ask: what happens to the Bard when he is migrated to an alien environment?

www.seyyar.company

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-3 16:50(40m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 4 16:50(40m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Aug 5-6 16:50(40m) £12.00 (£10.00)

A Migrant's Son House of Oz and Michaela Burger

TFL

Storytelling, Live Music

True-life, original musical tribute to the heart, hilarity and sheer hard work of the migrant's experience. This multi award-winning, critically acclaimed show explores one of the most colourful times in Australian history: the arrival of the Greeks!

House of Oz (The Great Indoors)

B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F6 2

XAug 4 18:00(1h20m) £11.00

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-26 18:00(1h20m) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24 18:00(1h20m) £13.00 (£12.00)

The Mind of a Narcissist

Thomford Theatre

TFKP Drama, New writing

A play which explores psychological abuse in families. How gaslighting and manipulation preserves the self-love of a narcissist.

Moderation

Lily-Liver Productions

TFMP New Writing

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 14:55(50m) £9.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

Mirandolina

Theatre in the Square.

By Ranjit Bolt, after Carlo Goldoni

Fj Comedy, Drama

Mirandolina, the captivating landlady of an inn, is wooed by a penniless marquess, a wealthy count and her besotted servant. When sworn bachelor Ripafratta comes to the inn, can Mirandolina bend him to her will?

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Aug

10:00(1h30m) £15.00 (£12.00)

Mirrored Metamorphosis

Mirage Theatre

FjP Adaptation, Poetry

Performed in English and Latin, the play takes the timeless narrative of Antony and Cleopatra and amplifies the voices of objectified female characters to explore a world of lust, desire and dignity. Adapted from Ovid's Heroides. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Aug 16-19 12:35(50m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£16.00 F)

Mister E of Imagination:

Edgar Allan Poe

ICTF by WorldStrides presents The Little Company at Morehead

FK Drama, New Writing

That moment when your life flashes before your eyes. Therein lies the premise of, and key to, Mister E of Imagination; for at its heart, it is a memory and dream play. Central Hall (Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Aug

£5.00

£5.00

Mister Shakespeare Theatre Productions Europe

TFKP Drama

An incomplete work. Who was William Shakespeare? What was the inspiration for his work? This new play by an award-winning writer explores the man, the husband, the actor and the entrepreneur. A dramatic depiction of an isolated genius.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

18:15(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£11.00 SUDC) (£50.00 F)

The Misunderstanding Unexpected Places

FLP Absurdist, Drama

Happiness awaits Martha and her Mother. They just have to kill to get it. This adaptation of Camus’ absurd play sees the prodigal son return to a troubled home; his sister longing for escape. Even murder becomes tedious.

Real accounts, real scars – Moderation by Rebekah King tells the story of ex-moderators who confront the hidden human cost of moderating social media. Winner of the CUADC and Cambridge Creatives Playwriting Awards 2022.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Modern Witches

Katie Kopajtic

FM Solo Show, LGBTQ+

Lesbian actor Kate tries witchcraft to cure her relationship anxiety, but the real help comes when she accidentally summons the ghost of Virginia Woolf during a self-tape audition as the famous Modernist.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Mohan: A Partition Story

Niall Moorjani

FL Storytelling, Historical

Critically acclaimed Fringe 2022 smash hit returns for two final shows. Award-winning storyteller Niall Moorjani weaves first-person telling of their Grampa's experiences during the Partition of India with fascinating and sardonically funny historical insight. SSSSS (Scotsman). Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Molly

Katie Akerman

TM New Writing, Solo Show

During the day Molly is an innocent, playful girl you can't help but love. At night (like many of us) she numbs with the help of alcohol, sex and drugs. The problem is, she isn't even aware of it.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

Mother Mama Mommy

Jane Bruce and Victoria Cook

FLP Musical Theatre, New Writing

A heartfelt, humorous investigation into the things mothers pass onto their daughters – for better or worse. Tender, raw, cry-till-you-laugh funny and driven by a striking original alternative-folk score. If you have a mother, you get it. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Move

Wrong People Productions

FKP New Writing

Have you danced so hard that you felt you could achieve anything? Mili wants to say yes because that's her inner persona, but Mili's body always caves with embarrassment amongst a world of serious people.

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Aug 14-16,18-19 10:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 SU) (£32.00 F)

Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

0131 629 0430 V 49

Mr

Fox

Polis Loizou

TFL Storytelling, Horror

When a fallen aristocrat is visited by a true-crime blogger, he spins a yarn... and says more than he intended. An award-winning retelling of the wicked folktale, in which a bold woman uncovers her mysterious fiancé’s dreadful secret.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault) B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Aug 5-12 16:55(45m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£6.00 U) (£24.00 F)

The Mrs Dewinters

New Genesis Productions Liz Boiko Burdick and Lesley Sawhill

FK True-Life, Drama

On the eve of the funeral of her last remaining friend, 95-year-old Helen enters the mid-century world of Daphne DuMaurier's Rebecca. A jaunty romp through twisty time.

Based on an actual recorded conversation.

My Dad Wears a Dress

Maria Telnikoff

Tj Solo Show, New Writing

A one-woman show about growing up with a trans female parent: the high, the lows and the heels! A joyous celebration of difference and acceptance. 'Heartwarming, funny and honest' SSSSS (CentreStage.wordpress.com).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4 X

My Father's Nose

Douglas Walker

TLP Comedy, Tragedy

Walter Raleigh's widow carried his severed head around for 30 years. These days, that sort of thing is frowned upon. Douglas Walker's new play is about parents, children, joy, grief and the necessity of letting things go.

Aug

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Mrs President Rec Room Arts and Art Pond Foundation (New York, USA)

TFK Historical, Drama

Mrs President is grieving. Husband assassinated, accused of spying, Mary Lincoln needs a re-brand to silence Washington. Can the celebrity photographer who won Lincoln his presidency help? Tensions rise, personalities clash over creative control and Mary’s legacy. www.recroomarts.org/mrs-president

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,15,21-22 14:30(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 14:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) (£10.00 C)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 14:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Murder in the Cathedral

Richard Holloway and Friends

FK Spoken Word, Poetry

Richard Holloway reads Thomas Becket in this rehearsed reading of Eliot's famous play. Old Saint Paul's Church (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 267 G D5 8

Aug 28 19:00(2h20m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

The Museum Trip

Green Carnation Productions

TFN Comedy, LGBTQ+

The young intellectual Nico is uncontrollably addicted to museums. His carefree gay housemates decide to solve the problem by locking Nico in. He's angered. They're the real addicts (it's drugs for them), and he plans his revenge. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 16:55(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

MUSIC

HangDog

TMP Comedy, Alternative Comedy

Dave is house band / receptionist at streaming service Stripefy, but he wants more: he dreams of going full-time on reception. Join Dave as he accidentally swallows the Stripefy algorithm and becomes a global megastar.

Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

My Neighbours Are Kind of Weird?

Curtain Twitchers and Co Theatre

FK Comedy, Contemporary

The cautionary tale of a micro-celeb’s hairy supernatural reckoning. A quick-witted work of absurdism exploring existential angst in the tech-addicted, globally warmed modern day.

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Mystery House Fringe Management

TKP Storytelling, True-Life

The Winchester Mystery House is reportedly one of the most haunted houses in America. The history behind the mystery, and so much more, is revealed in this simultaneously poignant and lighthearted reflection on obsession, grief, and love.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Turret) B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2 X

Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,22-24,28 12:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

The Mystery of Dracula

David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Magic, Horror

Van Helsing's descendant conjures Dracula's ghost. 'A distinct play/magic show... Bridged the genres of theatre and magic' SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). 'A one-man play, and a magic show... Darkly delightful' (NowThenMagazine.com). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). SSSS (FringeGuru.com). By David Alnwick.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)

B 0131 226 0000 V 68 G C4

Aug 5-27 21:05(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass

Acting Coach Scotland

TFMP Drama, Historical

Ural Mountains, Soviet Union 1959: a group of young hikers perish under extremely mysterious circumstances. Join us, and we’ll consider the evidence, sift the clues, and solve the mystery in this interactive performance.

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

XAug 2-3 12:50(1h) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:50(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 12:50(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2 Aug

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

Mythos: Ragnarok Mythological Theatre

TK Storytelling, Physical Theatre

The world's only show combining theatre with full-contact wrestling. Norse gods and goddesses must overcome their rivals in this hilarious and moving dark comedy called 'exceptional' (BroadwayWorld.com), 'phenomenal' (TheWeeReview.com), and a 'must see' (FringeReview.co.uk).

Nail Polish

Fruity Theatre Company in association with the Bathway Theatre Company

TFMP New Writing, LGBTQ+

Nail Polish celebrates the beauty and importance of queer community, whilst highlighting queer experiences and the effects of living in a society with a constant pressure to "fit in". Exploring relationships, stigmas, love and most importantly, everything queer.

Nan, Me and Barbara Pravi

Hannah Maxwell and Plotnek Productions

TFMP Storytelling, Solo Show

Entirely fictional. And completely true. Voila. An epic tale of care, crisis and the Eurovision Song Contest by the acclaimed creator of I, AmDram. 'Pure gold' SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Joyful and perceptive' SSSS (Scotsman).

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£10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 17:15(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)

NASSIM

Traverse Theatre Company presents Nassim Soleimanpour Productions & Bush Theatre

TFU Contemporary, Interactive

Written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Directed by Omar Elerian. No rehearsals. No preparation. Just a sealed envelope and an actor reading a script for the first time. Nassim follows Soleimanpour’s audacious, globally acclaimed White Rabbit Red Rabbit. Traverse Theatre (Traverse 1)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 22 10:00(1h15m) £17.00 (£12.00) Aug 23 22:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 24 10:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 25 13:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 26 16:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 27 19:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Nation

PJ Vickers

FM Comedy, Political

A twisted, comic noir, set in Paris, around the time of the terror attacks; a drifter throws himself into the traffic while planning a "spiritual transformation". The story of a murder that is not a murder.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 14-19,21-26 12:30(55m) £10.00 (£9.00)

Nearly Lear

Susanna Hamnett

FK Adaptation, Solo Show

In this award-winning, one-woman tour-de-force, Susanna Hamnett plays King Lear's Fool – and every other character – to tell a story that is by turns poignant, mischievous, tragic, and hilarious. 'A virtuosic performer' (New York Times).

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 10-12,14-19 17:10(1h20m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

XAug 2 19:30(1h30m) £12.00

Nettles

Jacqueline Lipman and Alexandra Stotskaya

Fn Dark Comedy, Drama

Alyona is in her mid-twenties with no place to settle down. She is invited to stay at Giovanni’s Sloane Square house for a night... without his knowledge. Intrigued and excited by this rich man’s world, she searches his belongings.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Never Trouble Trouble (Till Trouble Troubles You)

Two Halves Productions

TFKP Drama, New Writing

Bobby Walker. Scottish football's first superstar. Edinburgh boy, legendary one-club man, the only player given a testimonial by Scotland and that's just the beginning! This is his remarkable story, performed where it happened.

Tynecastle Park (Hearts Museum)

B 0131 226 0000 V 547 G F1

Aug 3-4,11,14-15,18,21-22,25,27 19:30(1h30m) £16.00 (£13.00) (£50.00 F) Aug 7-8 19:30(1h30m) £16.00

Nevernatal

Freya Magee

FK Comedy, Satire

Everyone’s getting married and having babies and Catherine's got a thesis and a hangover. Can she stay friends with the girls when they're in completely different places? What about cities? RSVP to this heartwarming baby shower to find out.

Nobody's Talking About Jamie

Jamie Finn

TKP Comedy, Music

Follow Jamie on a comical musical tour of his chaotic wilderness years! 'Jamie Finn will make you feel better... fresh and funny' (Michael Palin). BBC New Comedy Awards finalist 2021; Musical Comedy Award finalist 2019/2020. Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 15:40(1h) £7.00 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:40(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 15:40(1h) £10.50

Norma Stitched Heart

FKP Solo Show

Norma Jeane Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) once said, 'it takes a smart brunette to play a dumb blonde'. This one-woman show aims to challenge the way Monroe has been portrayed by the media and celebrate her strength. theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

Not Our Crime, Still Our Sentence Under

the Rug Theatre

TMP Dark Comedy, New Writing

A vital new comedy play. Four years into her husband's 16-year sentence, a mother is trying to navigate her family through their new normal: puberty, washings, sex, and Universal Credit. Who's really serving time?

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

The Night Children

Los Angeles Theatre Initiative

TFKP New Writing

Emerging performance ensemble Los Angeles Theatre Initiative, presents this premiere production performed by students from Northwestern University. Come for tales of falling in love, falling into hate, learning to love someone new and learning to grow up.

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 X

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Emerald Theatre)

A Night to Remember

Heart and Soul Producers (Florida, USA)

R Musical Theatre, Classical

The Christmas story, Broadway-style. Roman soldiers, Jewish oppression, Wisemen in lavish costumes, yodelling shepherds, and the hilarious Herod the Great – all in 60 minutes! ‘I was completely blown away’ (Audience review).

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (1h20m)

Pay What You Can from the following prices: £17.50, £14, £10.50, £7, £4.50

No One Is Coming

Sinéad O’Brien / Wandering Stories

TFM Solo Show, Storytelling

Award-winning storytelling performance about a mother and daughter, a love letter she’ll never send. Encompassing Irish folklore, anecdotes, myths, funny stories and tough truths. A rollercoaster experience inside a fun (if slightly traumatised) Irish woman’s brain.

Scottish Storytelling Centre

X

Notes to Future Self

Bath Spa Musical Theatre Society

FLP Drama

When Sophie gets ill, they return to Birmingham. It’s a strange new world where meditation and tree-hugging are replaced with homework, TV and the grandmother they've never met. Sophie must come to terms with her mortality. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Nova

Pemberley Productions and Royal Lyceum Theatre

TMP Artist(s) of Colour, Dark Comedy

Written and performed by Obehi Janice (Blindspotting on Starz; Dicktown on FX), Nova follows a Nigerian-American comedian navigating desire, pussy and power. Inspired by the tales and trials of noted provocateur Giacomo Casanova. Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh (The Lyceum Studio) B 0131 248 4848 V 593 G E2

Nuclear Children

Platform Presents

TL Dark Comedy, New Writing

Winner of the 2021 Platform Presents Playwright's Prize, Nuclear Children is a dark comedy about mental health, a submarine accident and a melon.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 2

(George Mackay Brown Library)

XAug 4 20:30(1h10m) £14.00

An Oak Tree

Francesca Moody Productions

TL New Writing

A rare revival of Crouch's groundbreaking classic. In a performance of controlled virtuosity, the playwright guides a second actor with no knowledge of the play through a story of loss, suggestion and the power of the mind.

On The Evils Of Tobacco No

Frills Theatre Company

K Solo Show, Theatre

On The Evils Of Tobacco is a bittersweet monologue in which a scientific lecture is hijacked by thoughts of domestic and marital misery. A highly entertaining short play by master dramatist Anton Chekhov.

Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh (The Lyceum Studio)

B 0131 248 4848 V 593 G E2 2 � abR

Aug 5-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:30(1h10m) £22.50 (£20.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 20:30(1h10m) £20.00 (£18.00)

The Ocean And The Star

Almost Theatre

TFLP New Writing, LGBTQ+

A writer urges a star to come down and help him complete his play. As they work, both their pasts unravel, and the writer finds his story may be much vaster than he ever imagined.

Aug

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Of Moonset and the Milky Way

Stuart Bowden

L Music

Experience a musical feast of storytelling and ethereal melancholia in this, the latest creation of award-winning 'master theatre maker' (Stage) and Fringe favourite Stuart Bowden. 'Weirdly magical' (Scotsman).

Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

Oggie! Oggie! Oggie!

AGAP Theatre (Scotland)

FK Adaptation, New Writing

An energetic twist on the Confessions of Saint Augustine, charting his dramatic conversion from a life of hedonism to become one of the most inspirational figures in Christian history. Written and performed by Stephen Callaghan. www.agap.org.uk/oggie

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

Oh My Heart, Oh My Home.

Casey Jay Andrews

TFKP Storytelling

A meteorite shook the house, kitchen tiles held us while we danced, the world faded. Gathered around a doll's house, Fringe First-winning storyteller Casey Jay Andrews weaves a fable about sanctuary, belonging and loneliness.

Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 X

13:15(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Old Bridge

The Tower Theatre Company

FL Drama, Contemporary

A young couple meet by chance by Stari Most, the bridge which unifies the multicultural city of Mostar. Can their romance – and the bridge itself – survive the siege which engulfs them?

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

On the Rail University of York Drama Society MP

Two couples, three of which are friends, one overnight trip on a train, a mass of secrets between them... What could possibly go wrong?

2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

Once Upon A Crime

– Gruesome Grimm Tales!

Twisted Tales

TFj Family-Friendly, Drama

Presenting your favourite fairy tales – the obnoxious bullying of Ashputtel’s stepsisters, the vanity of a fashion-conscious Emperor and the bloodthirsty Big Bad Wolf, narrated with relish by our Murder of Crows!

2

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

One Way Out

No Table Productions – Untapped Award Winner 2023

TK New Writing, Artist(s) of Colour

‘Can we determine our fate? Or is there only one way out?’

Four friends face life-changing decisions in this powerful exploration of young British Caribbeans' experiences of the Windrush crisis, presented by Theatre Peckham’s first resident company.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)

One Week in Magaluf

ERA Theatrical Productions

TFKP Musical Theatre, Comedy

Set during a girls' holiday to Magaluf in the late 00s, this is a familiar fable about friends on the verge of becoming foes when paths change directions, sometimes in the opposite direction you wanted.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Only Hitmen and Scammers

Make Phone Calls

End of the World Theatre Company

FLP Comedy, LGBTQ+

Nate and Quinn await details of their next job, just a phone and each other for company, wiling away the time with darkly comedic arguments about rimming, ballcocks, and murder.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

The Only Punk Rocker in the

Village

Ballycartoon Players Dermott Petty

FKP Comedy, Spoken Word

The Only Punk Rocker in the Village is set in 1978, as a teenager's discovery of punk rock turns his life upside down, causing shock and misunderstanding in his village. theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

OommoO

Lula Mebrahtu

TKP Contemporary, New Writing

When you have nothing but memories and memory is fading, what do you have? Interviewing language, customs and music with wearable tech MiMu gloves, it's a poetic reflection of an emotionally visceral experience unpacked through an Afro-Futuristic East-African lens Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

16:15(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Ophelia

Bristol University Spotlights

FLP Drama, New writing

Ophelia is alive. This is her story. Witness her resistance, her rage, her spirit, and relive Shakespeare's tragedy, a little differently this time... There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in Hamlet's philosophy. Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

11:35(1h) £11.50 (£8.00)

Optimistic: Elizabeth Holmes

Sarah Deller

TMP Verbatim, Solo Show

Elizabeth Holmes claims her biotechnology will revolutionize medicine – and people believe her. As she defrauds investors of hundreds of millions and uses her disastrous technology to test real patients, does she think she's doing anything wrong?

ZOO Southside (Studio)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:55(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-9,14-16,21-24 18:55(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Oràn do Mo Shinn-Shinear

Army at the Fringe Company

RP New Writing, Drama

The Song of my Great Grandfather discusses the Gàidhealtachd's complicated history and interaction with the British Army. A poignant telling of military service in the past and future, through new Gaelic writing, poetry and song.

Army @ The Fringe at The Scottish National War Memorial (War Memorial Chapel)

B 0131 226 0000 V 183 G D3 2

Aug 22-25 15:00(50m) (Free Ticketed)

ORFARM – Animal Farm

Torre del drago aps.

FMP Contemporary, Absurdist

Theatrical retelling of Orwell's novel. Pigs in power who become men. Is there a difference between humans and animals? If you want, during the show, you too can become a pig and participate in the rebellion.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 14-19,21-26 18:35(45m) £10.00 (£8.00)

See page 36 for more information

The Canonized Club: The Curious Lives & Deaths of the Saints

By Deena M.P. Ronayne

The Others

ICTF by WorldStrides presents Calhoun Community College

FKP Devised, Performance Art

The Others is a piece of devised theatre based upon the struggles and experience of everyone who is on the outside. Central Hall (Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28 Aug

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OTMA

Talking Shadows

FjP Drama, New Writing

Imprisoned for a year. Removed from family. Far from friends. The Romanov sisters cling to hopes of escape. Just hours later, they are summarily executed; their bodies flung into lime pits; their remains and stories abandoned for 80 years. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

2

Otto and Astrid's Joint Solo Project

Die Roten Punkte and Lauren Eisinger Productions

TK Comedy, Cabaret

Berlin's prince and princess of art rock and Europop, play the funniest rock concert you've ever seen!

'Pitch-perfect pop parody. If there's a fan club, I'm joining!' SSSS (Scotsman). SSSSS (ThreeWeeks). SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Assembly George Square Gardens (Piccolo)

4-8 August 17:10

See page 251 for more information

Overlooked The Batty Hatsters

FL Drama

Audrey and Jack, a wheelchair user and rough sleeper, are literally and metaphorically overlooked by society, but can they overcome their own preconceptions to forge a genuine friendship?

Aug

See page 248 for more information

The Other

Azdora Theatre Company

FK New Writing, Comedy House – the first place its immigrant owners called 'home' in the UK – is the unique narrator of this solo show about memory and alienation in one family’s history. 'A heart-wrenching yet light-hearted show' SSSS (NorthWestEnd.com).

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2 Aug

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Paddy Englishman, Paddy Irishman and Paddy...?

Scotia Theatre Company

TM Dark Comedy, Drama

In Declan Croghan's tense and hilarious black comedy, Anto and Kevin find their Irish past crashing down upon them when events force them to fight for their true allegiances, their futures... and their lives.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

£15.00

Paper Walls

Queen Mary Theatre Company

FLP Drama, LGBTQ+

Max and Billie have been friends forever but is there more to their feelings? Jo and Sammy are engaged, but their bliss stands on shaky ground. Two couples, a paper-thin wall, and 20 minutes. The same 20 minutes.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14,16,18 16:30(45m) £6.50 (£4.50) (£16.00 F)

Aug 21,23,25 16:15(45m) £6.50 (£4.50) (£16.00 F)

Paradok Platform

Theatre Paradok

TFM Compilation, New Writing

Edinburgh's premier experimental theatre society returns with Paradok Platform! More than six brand-new, experimental pieces of theatre, including physical theatre, comedy and musicals. Check out Festival.TheatreParadok.co.uk for more information!

Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Road)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

Aug 3-13,15-27 14:40(1h) £7.00 (£4.00)

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Park Bench

Queen Mary Theatre Company

FMP Alternative Comedy, Contemporary

Imagine looking through the lens of a park bench. In the public domain anything can happen, so wouldn’t you like to know what people are talking about when they think no one is listening?

Peephole UWE Drama Society

FLP Drama, Contemporary

After learning that his brother has suffered a severe downward spiral, Gerry attempts to rehabilitate him one last time – uncovering a dark truth in the process.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

Peer Gynt: A Jazz Revival Phonofiddle!

TFLP Jazz, Classical

Gig theatre, combining Ibsen’s "unstageable" classic with original jazz adaptations of Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, performed by an ensemble of actor-musicians. A unique fusion of drama, surrealism, comedy and jazz. ‘Enthrallingly good music’ (Varsity).

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 15,17,19 15:35(45m) £6.50 (£4.50) (£16.00 F)

The Parliament of Poets

Frederick Glaysher, Epic-Poet, Rhapsode

TFN Solo Show, Performance Art

Apollo calls the poets of the nations, East and West, to assemble on the moon to consult on the meaning of modern life. On Earth and the moon, the poets teach a universal celebration of life.

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 X

Persephone

Isabelle Woolley

TFLP Solo Show, New Writing

artSpace@StMarks (Church)

B 0131 226 0000 V 125 G D2 2

Aug 8,10 14:10(1h35m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£26.00 F)

Aug 12 12:10(1h35m) £15.00 (£12.00) (£26.00 F)

Party Scene: Chemsex. Community. Crisis.

THISISPOPBABY

M LGBTQ+ Journey into the underbelly of queer culture and experience a sweaty pulsing dance-theatre show exploring the complexities of desire, intimacy, isolation and addiction. Party Scene asks: when does an underground scene become a community crisis?

Paul Zenon in Monkey Business Stranger Media

TFKP Storytelling, Comedy

The amazing, strange-but-true story behind the weird stuff advertised in vintage American comics. A nostalgic deep-dive into a cynical sea of con tricks targeting kids, told by an honest liar. 'The perfect raconteur' (FringeReview.co.uk). Le

Paved with Gold and Ashes

Threedumb Theatre

FK Historical, New Writing

Based on a true event in New York City, 1911. Five young immigrant women face one of the deadliest workplace disasters in US history, each fighting for their promise of the American Dream.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

XAug 14-15 18:40(50m) £7.00 Aug 16-19,21-26 18:40(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

A young woman plunged by Fate into the Underworld of her mind. Inspired by the myth of Persephone, this play unweaves the grief-filled transformation out of maidenhood. A world premiere and writing debut of actor-creator Isabelle Woolley. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Photon StarBlaster and the Suicidal Spaceship

Bonnie and Braw (Scotland)

FK Sci-fi

When Photon StarBlaster’s spaceship malfunctions and begins to self-destruct, will he make it home? New play exploring the generational fallout of suicide through the world of science fiction. A C ARTS Spark Fund winner.

Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré Guy Masterson – TTI presents The Playground Theatre.

TK Solo Show, Drama

An uncompromising portrait of an undisputed genius and visionary artist... yet his obsession often destroyed the women he professed to love. Should we condemn or forgive? Brilliantly incarnated by Peter Tate. Director: Olivier winner Guy Masterson. Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

XAug 3 12:45(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 4,9-10,15-17,21,23-24,28 12:45(1h10m) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:45(1h10m) £16.00 (£15.00)

Piece Of Me

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents St Catharines Collegiate/West Niagara Secondary School

FL Devised

Quirky and creative Polly is on the brink of a life-changing moment. Through laughter, tears and art, Polly weaves past with present in a coming-of-age tale exploring what's possible.

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

Central Hall (Hall)

Pieces of Us

Jessica

Munna

FLP Verbatim

Life in the 21st century: isolated, polarised. The divide between us sometimes impassable. But how different are we, really? Explore the grief, love and hope of different American characters to appreciate what makes us all the same.

Pleading Stupidity Maybe You Like It

TLP Comedy, Farce

X

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 10:00(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£5.00 SUDO) (£16.00 F)

Pilot Lekan Lawal MP

The not-so-distant future; an investigator comes across an old manuscript that illustrates a new way to tell stories. As they decipher and unpack their findings, they unlock a new way of seeing that launches them on an unexpected journey.

Summerhall (TechCube 0)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Pinched

Emma Hadley-Leonard

£15.00 (£13.00)

The hilarious and unbelievable true story of two bumbling Aussie boys' calamitous bank robbery, and the stories left behind in their wake. 'A fast-paced blast of comic theatre' (Chortle.co.uk) with high-energy, physical comedy, frenetic action and verbatim speech.

Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28

PLEASE LEAVE (a message)

ClusterFlux Collective

TL Devised, Experimental

Facing impending ecological disaster, ClusterFlux become scientists, linguistic experts and karaoke superstars to communicate a warning 10,000 years into the future. Time is running out, and their attempts to reiterate this message cannot be contained.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

Please Love Me

Aug 18-22 20:00(1h)

FLP Performance Art, New Writing

What happens when you fall so deeply into another’s world that you forget who you are? A one-woman experimental exploration of identity, self-worth and relationships’ residing imprint on the individual through passionate verse, music, movement, karaoke and self-deprecating comedy.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Pitch

November Theatre and The Pleasance

TLP LGBTQ+

A bold, joyful, goal-scoring exploration of football and the queer community. Blending documentary storytelling and theatre, Pitch investigates what it means to watch, play and love the beautiful game. Expect a hat-trick of true stories, dirty tactics and dancing!

Clementine Bogg-Hargroves

TLP Dark Comedy, New writing

'Good thing I was such a nightmare back then, otherwise this show would be really boring.' An all-singing, pole-dancing spectacle about first loves, righteousness and feminine strength. Ready for some clubland classics and moral philosophy?

Pleasance

Pleasure Little Treasure

Elina Alminas

TMP Solo Show, Comedy

It's the year 1991; the Soviet Union has collapsed and everyone's ready for a new start. Pleasure Little Treasure is a solo show about growing up in a strip club in post-Soviet Estonia during the tumultuous 1990s.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Above)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28CR

15:45(1h) £16.00 (£14.50)

Plague Stone Party: Farewell, Tor

Plague Stone Party is Ozzy Algar and Buoys Buoys Buoys.

MP Comedy, Storytelling

The queerest folktales that Wales and Ireland have to offer, with clowning, puppetry, and 90s trance anthems. Celtic storytelling from two of the hot boys from 2022's genius cult-hit cabaret, Hot Boys Bathhouse.

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt (Magical SpiegelYurt)

B 0131 226 0000 V 212 G E5 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7 and £9.

Playing Latinx

MarianaMalena Theatre and Guido Garcia Lueches

TFU Comedy, Political

How far would you go to fit in? This fun, politically incorrect seminar will coach the audience on how to be a good immigrant, while exploiting them a little. A standout piece of Fringe theatre. OffComm winner, 2022.

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5

XAug 2-3 18:55(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 18:55(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Cowgate (Delhi Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61

Polko

RJG Productions

TFLP Drama, New Writing

As teenagers, Emma, Joe and Polko thought they’d never grow apart. Then time passed. When Emma returns to the suburb of their childhood 10 years later, she discovers nothing, and everything, has changed.

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C

XAug 2-4 11:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:50(1h) £16.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 11:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Poof!

V (formerly Eve Ensler) in association with Fringe Management

TKP LGBTQ+, New Writing

With the world under threat from humans, the fairies are not pleased. So, they are revealing themselves in surprising ways to share their wisdom, songs and even a few spells that will be needed in the days ahead.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room)

B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4

XAug 2-4 13:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,21-24,28 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Poppy

Surpass Comet (China/UK)

TK Contemporary, Drama

Poppies should be growing wild, not in a house. Others see love in marriage, Poppy sees opportunity. Even when she’s going to marry a dead person. Till death do us part... or together? A powerful Chinese-gothic style one-woman show.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4 13:10(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,12-13 13:10(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-11 13:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

The Portable Dorothy Parker Grove Goddess Productions in association with Fringe Management

TFL Comedy, True-Life

Legendary wit Dorothy Parker reminisces about her life, loves, Hollywood, and the Algonquin Round Table, while selecting stories and poems for her famous 1944 eponymous collection for Viking Press. ‘Tightly written, keenly directed, subtly performed’ (TheFrontRowCenter.com).

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 15:15(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

A Portrait

of Ludmilla as Nina Simone

Ludmilla Dabo / David Lescot / Cie du Kaïros / Something for the Weekend

TFKP Musical Theatre, Jazz

Dazzling, intimate portrait of the legendary jazz singer, pianist, composer and civil rights activist, told through music, song and storytelling. Starring acclaimed Ludmilla Dabo and Moliere-winner David Lescot. ‘Simone reincarnated’ (Le Monde). French Institute in Scotland (Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard)

B 0131 285 6030 V 168 G D4 2

Aug 4-14 20:00(1h) £14.00 (£11.00) (£32.00 F)

A Preoccupation with Romantic Love

Laura Thurlow / PBH's Free Fringe

MP Spoken Word, Comedy

Laura meets with the six ghosts who have broken her heart to exorcise them for good. Darkly funny, poetic monologue about letting go of the dream of ‘The One’ and loving yourself in their absence.

PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms)

B 0131 226 0000 V 171 G B5

Aug 5-11 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

PBH’s Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake (Downstairs Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 605 G D5

Aug 19-27 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Pressure Cooker

BPM

FNP Thriller, Dark Comedy

Pressure Cooker: The kettle boils, the lights come up, and we find ourselves watching four sixth-year med students treating a patient. Will they uncover what's wrong with the patient, and will they discover the lies amongst themselves?

theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14-17 13:15(50m) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 18-20 13:15(50m) £9.00 (£8.00)

Aug 21-24 12:15(50m) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 25-26 12:15(50m) £9.00 (£8.00)

Pretending to Fly

Infinite Variety Productions

FKP Historical, True-Life

Summer 2020, NYC. Two roommates survive the pandemic – and each other – by getting lost in the true story of WWII pilot, Carla Horowitz. This play explores what is and isn't said in the history books.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 14-26 16:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 S)

See page 288 for more information

Prick

Light the Match Productions and New Celts Productions

TFMP New Writing, Historical

The Scottish witch hunts – sanctioned by the state, fuelled by the Church, fed by hysteria, and buried by history. The threat of the devil loomed and women bore the brunt of the terror. Evocative, poetic, satirical. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

XAug 5 11:15(1h15m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F) Aug

Pride and Prejudice Illyria j

Life in the 19th century is a whirlwind of parties, romance, and gossip, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy might make a good match if they didn’t hate each other! Jane Austen at her best, performed outdoors.

Purgatorio

Clownz With Apple

FMP Physical Theatre, Devised Purgatorio follows an ensemble of troubled spirits dancing to salvation in Club Purgatorio, a surrealist techno dreamscape. Inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divina Commedia, this devised physical theatre piece explores desire, dependency and divinity through ecstatic movement.

theSpaceTriplex (Big)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

The Quality of Mercy: Concerning the Life and Crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman

Nailed Productions

TFL New Writing, True-Life

Musselburgh Racecourse (Loretto Lawn)

B 0131 653 5245 V 510 G E6 2

Aug 26 19:00(2h10m) £17.00 (£15.00) (£11.00 C)

(...)Prty Grl

Claire Tumey FM Solo Show, Stand-Up

Wine-soaked with commentary on addiction, family, (pop) cultural domination, post-modern apathy and the theatrical industrial complex itself. Claire's solo show might become a smash hit, if she can actually commit – to the bit, and to herself.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Sprout Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 Aug

The Psychic Tests

Gary Nunn

FK LGBTQ+, Contemporary Guardian journalist Gary Nunn’s theatrical storytelling adventure based on his two-year investigation into psychics, the sceptics pursuing them and surprising believers. ‘Nunn guides you through this world of startling truths and shocking lies. Terrific’ (Miriam Margolyes).

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4 Aug

Punk Apropos of Nothing Productions

FM Dark Comedy, New Writing

In three days, Emory will turn irreversibly into a machine. As he struggles to tell his impossible story, a stranger approaches Emory with an outrageous but intriguing proposition: to film his transformation and star in his own snuff film.

Multiple award-nominated drama examining the legacy of Britain's most prolific serial killer. Written and performed by the grandson of one of Shipman’s victims.

The Queen of England

Kate Crabtree

FM New writing

The UK premiere of a new and uniquely contemporary American comedy for all of us searching for the essentials in life: adventure, friendship, and a boy who’s kind of like Hugh Grant! Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

Queer Street

Otterly Fabulous Productions

TFK LGBTQ+, Comedy

Is love ever requited? Do queer people ever get happy endings? Just how fabulous are otters really? Answers abound in this heartwarming romcom. So come in; meet entitled authors, battle eccentric cishets, and maybe even fall in love...

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

The Quest to Save Neverland: Peter Pan and the Lost Souls Epic Tale

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School

FR Dance, Puppetry

The Quest to Save Neverland: Peter Pan and the Lost Souls Epic Tale. Neverland is losing the magic necessary to survive and children's belief is fading.

Venue

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-25 23:10(1h20m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Puppets Pitch Productions

FM New Writing, Drama

Two brothers are unexpectedly reunited after three and a half years of silence. Through feuds, soul music and piss-taking, the complexities of brotherhood and masculinity are explored as a tragic secret in Connie’s life is revealed.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

Aug 14-19 20:45(55m) £10.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Quitting Comedy

Malia Simon and Caroline Hanes / PBH's Free Fringe

N Comedy, Stand-Up

In this mixed-media play, two young comedians pull back the curtain on the dark side of comedy. Through satirical stand-up and painfully accurate impressions of egocentric comedians, they confront the ever-present question: is it time to quit comedy?

PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends (Upstairs)

Raising Kane

Fake Escape Theatre

TKP Solo Show, True-Life

David Shopland returns to the stage after a decade to portray the iconic Orson Welles. Witness the story behind the greatest motion picture ever made as fact and fantasy inevitably collide in glorious black and white.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Four)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 3 12:00(50m) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:00(50m) £13.50 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 12:00(50m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Ramalama Ding Dong

Roshi Nasehi

TFL Comedy, Experimental

Innovative solo multimedia theatre piece from Welsh-Iranian performer Roshi Nasehi inspired by real-life experiences of funny, surreal and intimidating racism. Earning Stewart Lee comparisons, this show combines experimental approaches to stand-up, storytelling, singing and live sound art.

Summerhall (Cairns Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 R

Rapture

Pink Sky Theatre Company

TMP LGBTQ+, New Writing

Rosy, Tommy and Kit are clued-up, kinky and queer as f*ck; until safe spaces fracture. A colourful portrait of community, power and healing with bold movement and an original synth-pop score; nominated for four BroadwayWorld Awards. SSSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).

Pleasance Courtyard (Beside)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 14:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:10(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24,28 14:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

The Real William Shakespeare...

As Told by Christopher Marlowe

Matchmaker Theatre Productions

TFKP New Writing, Historical

'Make my words reside in your language as if they never knew any other.' Marlowe, murder... Morocco? The truth behind Shakespeare is blood-soaked, but now Marlowe is ready to tell all.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

XAug 4-6 13:50(55m) £6.50 (£5.50) (£22.00 F)

Aug 7-10,14-17 13:50(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)

Aug 11-12,18-19 13:50(55m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

Reflected IVIA PRODUCTIONS

FLP New Writing, Comedy

Join everyone’s favourite anti-hero for a delve into dysfunction, disaster and danger. No-one said your twenties are easy, but boy are they hard when you’re on the wrong side of morality.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 4-9 22:00(45m) £8.00

The Rejects

Shark Bait Theatre and New Celts Productions

TFLP Comedy, New Writing

Five strangers drown their sorrows after being interviewed for the same dead-end job. As the night progresses, the beers flow, a pub quiz commences and harsh truths are revealed.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

XAug 6 15:35(1h5m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

Aug 8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26 15:35(1h5m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)

See page 257 for more information

The Relationship Plays: Married Life and Sibling Rivalry

Cincinnati LAB Theatre

TFL Comedy, New Writing

Two new comedies about our closest relationships in which a couple finds that nothing about their marriage is what it seems, and three siblings discover a bombshell secret redefining the past.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29

The Return

Natasha Stanic Mann

TKP Contemporary, Experimental

The beaches are lovely. Remembering is embarrassing. But to remember is to return. If we cannot return, where do we start from? An immersive insight into hidden consequences of war. 'Breath-taking, striking, utterly engrossing' SSSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33

28

Revelations of Rab McVie

Maria Rud and The Filthy Tongues

LP Music, Immersive

An immersive journey through a mesmeric dreamscape of live painting, live music and theatre. Directed by Maria Pattinson, alt-rock from post-punk soothsayers The Filthy Tongues, Animotion Show artist Maria Rud and actor Tam Dean Burn. Pleasance Courtyard

Rewind

Ephemeral Ensemble

TFLP Physical Theatre, Devised

Inspired by testimonies of Latin American refugees and migrants, internationally acclaimed Rewind combines energetic physical theatre, compelling live music and vibrant visuals to remembers those who endured, and those who continue to live under authoritarianism. 'Powerful'  SSSS (TheReviewsHub.com).

Rhubarb and Custard

Stupid and Brave

KP Jazz, New Writing

Eloise’s Dad taught her to play the piano. But that wasn’t everything he taught her. Now, she’s running late for his funeral. Rhubarb and Custard is a one-woman play about grief and jazz, with original music.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

Ringer

Hughie Shepherd-Cross

TLP New Writing, Comedy

Hughie Shepherd-Cross returns to Edinburgh with his fifth show, Ringer. A heart-throb actor's reputation is left in the hands of his feckless double. SSSSS (EdFringeReview. com). 'A name to look out for in the future' (Scotsman).

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G

Rise

Diana Varco

FMP New Writing, Solo Show

What happens when truth, rage and purpose converge upon a metaphorical moon? A displaced narrator must face her past and find out. Told through 20 characters, Rise explores artistic risks, the power of denial and transforming heartbreak into hope.

Runaway

Beyond Borders / Zuzana Spacirova

TFN Comedy, Solo Show

A girl. Train station. Night. She is running away. She has been running her whole life. Until tonight. A one-woman show exploring themes of home, belonging and finding your identity as a foreigner in a big city.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 22-23 13:55(50m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£6.00 S)

Aug 24-26 13:55(50m) £11.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 S)

Rock Bottom

Fresh Life Theatre

FM Comedy, Solo Show

'You don’t know what to be, or not to be' – Shakespeare’s best loved clown, Bottom, is reimagined in Fresh Life Theatre’s one-person show.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

SAD

Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy

TFMP Music

SAD is a musically driven exploration into how life’s natural cycles and grief affect the human condition. From the creators of My Beautiful Black Dog and Parakeet.

Aug 21-27

22:05(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)

Rockbeth

More The Merrier

FKP Tragedy, Rock

'The Queen, my lord, is dead...' but the band is live! The Scottish play twisted with a fistful of rock‘n’roll. This foot-tapping, arm-waving, spine-tingling thriller of a show has Shakespeare rockin’ in his grave! theSpaceTriplex (Big (End On))

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

The Rosenberg/Strange Fruit Project Twilight

Theatre Company

TL New Writing, Live Music

Accompanied by clarinetist Sweet Lee Odom, John Jiler tells the story of executed spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg’s youngest son... orphaned and adopted by the writer of Strange Fruit, seared into our consciousness by Billie Holiday.

Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2 X

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 15:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

£13.50 (£12.50)

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard

Necessary Cat

j Absurdist, Comedy

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern take centre stage as they stumble hilariously through the ultimate play within a play, becoming increasingly out of their depth as they face their own existential crisis.

B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2 Aug

The Royal Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite)

The Rotting Hart

Crested Fools in collaboration with Fronteiras Theatre Lab

TFMP Horror, LGBTQ+

Predator or prey. Hunt or be hunted. A new queer horror about how ignorance can transform men into wild beasts.

From the makers of Becquer’s Legends, the Edinburgh Horror Festival 2021 sell-out show. SSSS (TheWeeReview.com).

Scottish Storytelling Centre

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 2 � X

19:00(1h) £8.00 Aug

(George Mackay Brown Library)

19:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 Aug

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

Sad-Vents

Eleanor Hill

TM Livestream, Dark Comedy

An irreverent 'brilliantly original one-person show' (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk) that makes Fleabag look like CBeebies. This tech-heavy tragicomedy uses livestreaming, projections and music to explore the hilarious, heartbreaking realities of mental health and trauma in the age of social media.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4 2

Salamander

Pretty Knickers Productions

TM Music, Comedy

The five-star, sell-out Fringe-hit Salamander is back! Inspired by the unsolved murder of a sex worker in Leith, 1983, Salamander celebrates the underrepresented through original poetry and song, posing the question – has anything improved 40 years on?

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

Salomé

Edinburgh University Theatre Company

TFL Tragedy, Poetry

At once horrible and sublime, Oscar Wilde’s one-act tragedy is a visionary take on the biblical myth of Salomé and her forbidden lust for the Prophet Jokanaan. A subversive portrait of female desire through the radical pursuit of art. Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

XAug 2-3 15:30(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 4-13 15:30(1h) £9.00 (£7.00)

Salty Irina

Broccoli Arts in association with Thistle and Rose Arts

TFLP New Writing, Political

Anna and Eireni are infiltrating a far-right festival, trying to find the culprits behind a series of racist murders in their town. Eve Leigh’s play is a coming-of-age story about falling in love and fighting nazis.

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT) B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2CAR

XAug 2-4 14:30(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 5-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:30(1h10m) £16.00 (£14.00) Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 14:30(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.00)

Sanctuary

The Inner Temple Drama Society

FNP Drama, Storytelling

The Inner Temple lawyers entertain. The path to law can be winding. Most brushing against the law agree. Join us on a journey to unravel how paths can lead to justice, sometimes most unexpectedly.

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC (Main Room)

B 07391 101276 V 138 G C6 2

Aug 17 14:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£8.00 UDOC) (£40.00 F)

Aug 18 16:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£8.00 UDOC) (£40.00 F)

Aug 19 13:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00) (£8.00 UDOC) (£40.00 F)

Santi and Naz

The Thelmas, The Pleasance, in Association with Sarah Verghese Productions

TKP Artist(s) of Colour, Drama

Best friends Santi and Naz live in pre-partition India. One Sikh, one Muslim. But as the political situation worsens, the threat of their separation looms large. Exploring queer love, identity and loyalty against the backdrop of partition.

The School for Scandal

YAT

Fj Comedy, Classical

Gossip is rife in 18th-century London's fashionable society. Two brothers are tested by their uncle to prove who is most virtuous, whilst battling vicious rumours and salacious scandal. Who’ll be rewarded with happiness and love?

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 13:35(50m) £10.00 (£8.50) (£32.00 F)

The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis Searchlight Theatre Company

FK Drama

This critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy is back! Nigel Forde's 'sparkling script' and David Robinson's 'impressive Screwtape' (Stage) bring to life Lewis' classic book, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Five shows only!

Charlotte Chapel (Chapel)

B 0131 225 4812 V 320 G D2

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28C r

XAug 2-3 13:30(1h10m) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:30(1h10m) £15.00 (£13.50)

Aug 10,14-17,21-22,24,28 13:30(1h10m) £13.50 (£12.00)

Satan vs God

DGP Theatre Productions (Florida, USA)

TFK Physical Theatre, Solo Show

Lucifer, fallen angel, begs God’s forgiveness. Is Satan responsible for all he is accused of? Have we heard him testify? This solo tour-de-force explores issues of religion, faith and humanity that are normally taboo and or censored.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,14-15,21-22 19:45(55m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:45(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 19:45(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Online On Demand at C ARTS | C venues | C digital (portal)

B 0131 581 5555 Available On Demand From

Save the Princess The UnDisposables

FLP Interactive, Comedy

Princess Plum is about to get kidnapped... again! Suddenly the game glitches and this damsel-in-distress becomes an unexpected playable character. You hold the controller, but will you save her? That really depends on how you play it.

Aug 10 14:30(2h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 11,15-16

Sea Words

Olly Gully in association with NTA Productions

TFMP Clown, LGBTQ+

Chris and Christine are seasoned seaside entertainers. But when Christine mysteriously refuses to perform, Chris' chaotic solo-effort takes both dangerously out of their depth. A camp, irreverent and darkly comic cannonball into the heart of the untameable deep. Summerhall

Sealed Second Hand Rhiannon Theatre Company

FNP New Writing, Dark Comedy

Scottish folklore intertwined with dark observational humour, in this one-woman Fringe debut, Morgan-Drew Glasgow (LIPA MA Acting Graduate 2023) explores what can happen when we shed the skin of our societal pressures, inhibition and sense of morality.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19 14:00(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 UD) (£28.00 F)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Fleming Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 c

Aug 21-26 16:30(50m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Scaredy Fat

SkelpieLimmer, Lyric Belfast, Pleasance, LET

TNP Comedy, Horror

Come to the movies with Scaredy as they poke fun at fat and queer representation in horror, asking what it means to love a genre that doesn't love you back. We're gonna need a bigger shirt....

Sean and Daro Flake It 'Til They Make It

Traverse Theatre Company

TFL Comedy, New Writing

A story of friendship, finances and flakes – enjoy a heartwarming journey across Scotland as two friends discover what it takes to survive in the chilly world of cold confectionery.

Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2)

B 0131 228 1404 V 15 G E2 2

XAug 5 22:00(1h15m) £17.00 (£12.00) Aug 6,9,16 10:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 8,13,15,20 22:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 10,17 13:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Pleasance Dome (JackDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 C

XAug 2-3 16:05(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:05(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 16:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Scent Stacey

Cullen TFLP Solo Show, New Writing

A raw tale of romance, regret and grief. A young sommelier called Jamie relives the night that she lost her husband and tries desperately to find a path forward.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

XAug 4-6 17:35(40m) £7.00 (£4.00) (£16.00 F)

Aug 7-12,14-19,21-26 17:35(40m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 11,18 16:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Aug 12,19 19:00(1h15m) £22.00 (£17.00) (£15.00SUDC)

Séance DARKFIELD

TL Immersive

Séance transforms a 24ft container into a Victorian séance room. It asks you to believe, not only in what seems to be happening inside the container but in what might be conjured into the room with you.

Pleasance Dome (Potterrow Plaza-Séance)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4

Aug 2-28 From11:30 for 20m until 21:20 every 30m £11.00 (£9.00)

Séance: Live

Sam Lupton / Grim Up North Productions

TL Horror, Magic

Do you believe in ghosts? Experience a Victorian séance, hosted by a sceptic. Expect audience interaction using age-old techniques. A once-in-this-lifetime experience, not for the faint hearted. For entertainment purposes – not a spiritual gathering.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Other Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 3-4 21:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24 21:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 21:00(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

Secret Storytellers

Shadow Road Productions

FjP Drama, Family-Friendly

In a not-too-distant future, society has collapsed and the Ravens rule. Though storytelling is now strictly prohibited, the rebellious Magpies still dare to tell the Old World's tales of hope to anyone who will listen. Will you?

www.secretstorytellers.co.uk

Sex Diaries of an Ex-Catholic Institute of Uterine Defense N

Comedy

A zany new play about a woman abandoning her chastity pledge and dealing with the realities of sexual healthcare in the United States.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Shadow Boxing

Daniel Newton

TL Drama, Solo Show

Flynn, a young boxer, tells us his story, weaving his gutwrenching narrative through his cruel childhood, his rise to fame, and his tragic fall from grace. Directed by Mdu Kweyama and written by James Gaddas.

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

XAug 4 12:55(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 5-6,10-12 12:55(50m) £11.50 (£9.50)

Aug 7-9 12:55(50m) £10.50 (£8.50)

Self Actually

/G/eenious Productions

LP New Writing

Original and Clone, but who is who? Anthony Hill must risk a chance of life or forever perish, determined by a red button and himself!

Shadow Kingdom

Mochinosha Puppet Company

TR Family-Friendly, Puppetry

In a mysterious kingdom, the Owl King has made sleeping forbidden. Will our undreamt dreams destroy the world? An epic fantasy adventure using over four hundred shadow puppets. SSSSS (NowToronto.com).

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Aug 13-14 19:15(50m) £5.00 (£3.00)

Self-Raising

Graeae Theatre Company in association with Theatre Iolo and Soho Theatre

TLP Disabled-led, d/Deaf-led

A true-life story about growing up Deaf in a family with a secret. Co-written and performed by Jenny Sealey (Artistic Director, Graeae). It's honest, reflective and funny. Pleasance Dome (QueenDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4

Sensuous Governing Sisters Hope

MP Performance art, Site-specific Sensuous Governing is an immersive and otherworldly journey into the governing structures of our society. During the manifestation you will explore your poetic self – as well as hopes and dreams for potential future society called Sensuous Society.

Summerhall @ Danish Consulate (Sisters Hope)

B 0131 560 1581 V 345 G D1

Aug 4-13,15-20 15:00(3h) £10.00

The Serpent's Tooth Another Theatre Company TFLP Drama, New Writing

A bloody war is brewing. Kate's forbidden from seeing her daughter and granddaughter with no legal access. Liz can't escape hers. Bev's opted out. Powerful storytelling exploring entitlement, cancel culture and a world where family is everything.

Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4

X Aug 5 14:45(1h) £6.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 6-12,14-19 14:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug

Assembly Roxy (Upstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

Shadows of Angels

Anglesea Performing Arts

FN Contemporary, Drama

Delving into the minds and stories of the female criminal, four cleverly interwoven stories challenge our ideas of gender, sexuality, poverty and justice. Set in the city slums of Melbourne, Australia, in 1929. Written by Fleur Murphy. Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Shakers

EGTG

TFK Comedy, Drama

Shakers by Godber and Thornton. 1980s Edinburgh. Four cocktail waitresses present their lives and those of their customers with wit, verve and bitter humour, revealing the harsh realities behind the glamour. Fast-moving, inventive and brutally honest. Tequila Sunrise, anyone?

The Royal Scots Club (The Hepburn Suite) B 0131 226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Aug 7-12 21:00(55m) £15.00

Shakespeare for Breakfast C theatre

TFUP Adaptation, Family-Friendly

The Bardic Breakfasters are back! C's sensational Shakespearience returns for our 32nd Fringe, with free coffee and croissants! A pleasing plethora of pentameter, puns and pastry. Perfect for hardened Bard fans or blank-verse virgins. www.ctheatre.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house) B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,15,21-22 10:00(50m) £9.00 (£7.00)

Aug 5-8,12-13,19-20,26-27 10:00(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Aug 9-11,16-18,23-25 10:00(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Shakespeare Up Late: A Right Royal Visit C theatre

TFL Satire

All-new Shakespearian shenanigans from the company behind Shakespeare for Breakfast. Macbeth meets Ubu, puns and parody meet politics in this satirical and sweary chaotic tragi-comedy. Will fair be foul or foul fair?

www.ctheatre.com

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple) B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,15,21-22 22:40(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 22:40(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 22:40(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Shakesperimental Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company

FLP Drama

The renowned Edinburgh University's Shakespeare Society present an exciting take on Euripides' Hekabe and Harold Pinter's The Dumb Waiter as pat of this year's Shakesperimental showcase. Previous shows include The Macbeth Inquiry and Much Ado About Sicily. Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28

Aug 15-20,22-27 20:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

She Kills Monsters

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents PDS Theater

L Physical Theatre

Reality blurs when Agnes finds her late sister's Dungeons & Dragons notebook. She embarks on a high-octane quest, coming face-to-face with homicidal fairies, raunchy ogres and blood-thirsty cheerleaders, discovering a side of her sister she never knew...

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 4 19:55(1h10m) £5.00 Aug 5 13:55(1h10m) £5.00

Aug 7 17:55(1h10m) £5.00 Aug 9 21:55(1h10m) £5.00

Sherlock Holmes The Last Act Fringe Management

TFKP Solo Show, Classical

1916. Watson’s funeral. Sherlock Holmes returns to Baker Street and is compelled to tell his absent friend all that he should have told him when he was alive, including a shocking secret.

Shortlist

Flying Bridge Theatre

TKP Comedy, New Writing

Two rival novelists duel for the ultimate prize in a fast-paced, war-of-the-words comedy. Multiple Fringe First-winning playwright Brian Parks plunges into the writing world in a Withnail-esque joust between literature’s two sharpest pens. World premiere.

Assembly George Square (The Crate)

B 0131 623 3030 V 8 G F5 2 X

Showgirls and Spies

Young Pleasance

TKP Historical, Devised

Thrilling true story of Florence Waren, an intrepid resistance fighter and dazzling showgirl who led a perilous double life. A modern take on the glitz, glamour and glare of WW2 by the 'multi-talented'(SSSS (Scotsman)) Young Pleasance. Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28C XAug 3

SHOWSTOPPER

Isabel Klein

TKP Comedy, Solo Show

An extremely famous Hollywood actress takes the stage to showcase her talents. But when everything begins to fall apart, can this massive talent hold it together until the final curtain? Find out in this one-woman spoof about Tinseltown's drama.

Siapa Yang Bawa Melayu Aku Pergi? (Who Took My Malay

Faizal Abdullah

Away?)

TFKP Artist(s) of Colour, Political

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 16:25(1h) £15.00 (£12.00) (£46.00 F)

Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band Blue Orange Arts

TFjP Drama, Adaptation

'Oh my God. It was the band. The speckled band!' A dying woman’s mysterious last words lead Sherlock Holmes to investigate a seeming locked-room mystery where he must solve one of his darkest cases yet.

X

A lecture-performance that investigates Faizal's MuslimMalay-Singaporean identity; addressing themes of colonisation, identity, indigenous displacement, and the loss of culture, heritage and language. A love letter to Singapore. Summerhall (TechCube 0)

V 26 G F5 2

The Signalman

Unexpected Places

FKP Adaptation, Thriller

'For God’s sake, clear the way!' Based on Dickens’ ominous story, The Signalman is haunted by a chilling apparition whose presence precedes catastrophe. For fans of Woman in Black this thrilling theatre experience will leave you with chills. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4,6-7,9-12,15,17,21,23-26 14:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Shimmer No Frills Theatre

KP Drama, Storytelling

Max Campbell (The Crown, Netflix) stars in this awardwinning play. A solo performance piece with the actor portraying multiple characters. It dramatises life on a harsh juvenile detention farm in the Midwest of the USA.

Aug 14-15,17-19 12:15(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 SU) (£28.00 F)

Silly Little Things

Silverstring Productions

FM Comedy

Impeccably written theatre with a biting comedic edge; Silly Little Things is an intimate hour of storytelling from one of your most charming, albeit dysfunctional, friends. Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Out of the Box)

B 0330 220 1212 V 88 G D5

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 8-12 19:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 21-27 12:40(1h) £8.00 (£5.00)

Buy

Sing, River Love Song Productions

TLP LGBTQ+, Folk

Are you ready to be swallowed into the depths of the Thames? Weaving together an original folk score and tales from a romance best forgotten, Sing, River invites us into the hidden world of British mythology.

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 11:45(1h) £5.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:45(1h) £13.50 (£12.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24 11:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)

Sir Percival and the Jabberwock

Kestrel Eye Productions

KP Experimental, Poetry

After his mother dies and his girlfriend breaks up with him, Percy uses a self-constructed world based on the poem 'Jabberwocky' to resolve his traumas and come to terms with his grief.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 14-19,21-26 12:45(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Sit or Kneel

Sit or Kneel Productions

FLP Comedy, New Writing

'Being a vicar is no longer my sexy pick up line. It's me.' Follow Margot’s grapple with the trials and tribulations of parish life, sex (or lack) and loneliness in this hilarious onewoman coming of age romp.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Skies in the Cloud

Fridge Magnet Theatre

FK Contemporary, LGBTQ+

Suspecting life in the clouds, Zee becomes infatuated with the idea. When she meets Wren, an inhabitant of a world in the clouds, her intuition becomes reality. We track their relationship, exploring love, loss and life.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug

£9.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)

Slash Emily Allan and Leah Hennessey

TFL Comedy, Experimental

The Blond (Emily Allan) and The Dark Haired One (Leah Hennessey) attempt to transcend the banality of identity and the terror of consciousness through cosplay, anglophilia, critical theory and song.

Aug 4-27 £12.50 (£10.50)

Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Sneakpeek: Shadow Game

SKaGeN theatre

TL Multimedia

The world's first real-time digital documentary, brought to you by SKaGeN theatre (BE) using their own unique app. Follow young Sajid Khan, risking his life by playing The Game, a dangerous endeavour to get into Europe.

Online at ZOOTV (ZOOTV)

B 0131 226 0000

This is a digital performance where you follow a story for seven days via chat, video and audio messages, available from 12:00 each day.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR : TOBY GOUGH MUSICAL DIRECTOR : ANTHONY DAVIS - CHOREOGRAPHERS : DENISE FLYNN AND JIM MURRIHY

Aug 17-22 15:00(1h) £5.00

The Society for New Cuisine

Fun Guy Productions Ltd

TNP Artist(s) of Colour, New Writing

What would you give for a taste of new understanding?

This one-man fable is a Buddhist allegory on consumerism, mental health and existential crisis. Debut play by East-Asian writer and performer Chris Fung (Frozen, Evita).

Underbelly, Cowgate (Iron Belly)

Sofar Hive MCR

FLP New Writing, Disabled-led

Alma is a whale specialist on her final field mission before being forced into an early retirement. Accompanied by freshly heartbroken Sadie, they pursue a whale on her final journey across the North Atlantic ocean to her birthplace. Paradise in Augustines (The Studio) B 0131 510 0022 V 152

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Soldiers of Tomorrow

Itai Erdal

TFK Political, New Writing

A former Israeli soldier shares some of his actions in the army, revealing a personal and frank context to the Arab Israeli conflict and the occupation of Palestine. His guilt and frustration reflect a nation in turmoil. Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1581 V 26

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Something Educational Act Two Scene One Productions

TFLP Drama, Comedy

What happens when five best friends at boarding school are stuck together, possibly in trouble, with an inability to communicate and a plethora of time on their hands under the watchful eye of a prefect? Something Educational happens... theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

0131 510 2384

Sophie

Down the Lens

K Disabled-led

Sophie is an autobiographical one-woman show that transports its audience back to the 90s, as we watch Emily navigate her way through womanhood and sisterhood with Sophie, who lives with Down syndrome.

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre (The Old Foundry Room)

B 0330 220 1212 V 27 G E4 2

Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue

Soul Mate

Sally Britton / Lucy Assassa / Lyudmill Hristov

TFMP Dark Comedy, Sci-fi

In a world set in the seemingly present day, where Transference is the new way of cheating death, Nathan and Ruby return from their nightmare honeymoon. Are our relationships with others and ourselves deeper than just surface level? theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 16:55(50m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Sound Clash: Death in the Arena

Soundplay Theatre Productions

TKP Musical Theatre, Dance

A contemporary Romeo and Juliet, set in a dystopian world of reggae and dancehall music. Ashley and Kazzandra are lovers torn apart by the politics of warring sound systems, The Eagles Vs The Thunders! Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 16:10(1h10m) £10.00 Aug 4-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:10(1h10m) £20.00 (£18.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,22-24,28 16:10(1h10m) £18.00 (£16.00)

Spend the Night with Tiffany Black

Tiffany Black

TFMP Comedy, LGBTQ+

A comedy-cabaret show tracking one woman's life from the same night every year of her life, from childhood sleepovers to first sexual experiences. Featuring original songs. Audiences, wear whatever you wear to bed.

Paradise in Augustines (The Snug)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4

X Aug 4 19:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 5-12,14-19 17:15(1h) £12.50 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)

Spin

3 hearts canvas and Kate Sumpter

TLP Dark Comedy, Solo Show

Right here. Right now. You can change your life... A wannabe fitness instructor finds herself spinning out of control and is forced to ask if the health industry, designed to save us, might actually be killing us.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Dram)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 14:20(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,10,14-17,22-24 14:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 14:20(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Spin Cycles

Jamie-Lee Money

TNP Solo Show, New Writing

Time to sweat out the sadness: Spin Cycles gives a cathartic look into why we search for something deeper when the inconceivable happens to us. After an earth-shattering year, can she spin herself out of a slump?

The Stall Jack Twelvetree

FM New Writing, Contemporary

A story of love, loss and letting go, this heartbreakingly raw and beautifully acted original play, written and performed by award-winning actor Jack Twelvetree, reminds us to cherish the time we have with the people we love.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 14-17 13:10(50m) £10.00 (£8.00 S) Aug 18-19 13:10(50m) £11.00 (£9.00 S)

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 20 15:25(50m) £11.00 (£9.00 S) Aug 21-22 15:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00 S)

Stanislaus and James

Neil O'Shea

FKP Drama, Spoken Word

Trieste, 1953. James Joyce and his younger brother Stanislaus grew up close together in Dublin. Now, in his late sixties, Stanislaus reminisces about their ambivalent relationship and the influence he had on his late brother’s writings.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

Stark Bollock Naked Larisa Faber

TN Performance Art, Absurdist

Is the motherhood question bugging you too? International smash hit about breaking eggs and your reproductive shelf life – featuring stunning video mapping and a live score of gynaecological instruments. Game ovaries. 'Winningly hilarious, visually enthralling' (FringeBiscuit.com).

The Steamie

The Brunton with David Ross and Tommie Travers

K

Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28R

XAug 2-3 12:20(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:20(1h) £12.50 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24,28 12:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Split Lip

Gendermess Productions

TM Solo Show, LGBTQ+

Ginava just can't seem to get their head straight. Personalities inside them start to manifest, taking over their body... and mouth! A story of trauma and forgiveness, witness a lip-sync battle like you've never seen before. Assembly Roxy (Downstairs)

B 0131 623 3030 V 139 G E5

XAug 2-3 13:45(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 13:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Square Peg

BeRuffled Productions

TFNP Solo Show, Comedy

Square Peg celebrates satin bias-cut dresses, Body Shop cucumber cleanser, plucked eyebrows, cross-dressing, one man’s search for love and belonging and why blackbirds are the greatest singers ever!

Glasgow, Hogmanay 1950, at an old public laundry house. Doreen, Magrit, Dolly and Mrs Culfeathers are doing the final wash of the year as they blether about the past, the future, and being pals. An amateur production.

Loretto School Theatre (Loretto Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 512 G E6 2

Aug 23-26 19:30(2h20m) £18.00 (£16.00) Aug 26 14:00(2h20m) £18.00 (£16.00)

The Steamie

Stage Avenue

K Drama, Musical Comedy

Join Stage Avenue by taking a donner doon The Steamie with your pals and enjoying this sad, nostalgic, but very, very funny Scottish classic comedy-drama stage play, written by Tony Roper. theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 7-12 19:55(1h40m) £15.00

Strategic Love Play

Paines Plough, Soho Theatre, Belgrade Theatre, Landmark Theatres

TLP New Writing

They’ve both swiped right. Now they’re facing each other. The vibe is horrific and the banter is even worse. But something is keeping them in their seats. Something is making them stay. Welcome to your hot date.

Paradise in Augustines (The Studio)

B 0131 510 0022 V 152 G E4 2

XAug 4 20:45(50m) £8.00 (£5.00 UDO)

Aug 5-12,14-19 18:20(50m) £12.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 UDO) (£34.00 F)

XAug 2,4 17:20(1h10m) £10.00

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall (ROUNDABOUT)

B 0131 560 1580 V 26 G F5 2C

Aug 5-7,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:20(1h10m) £15.50 (£13.50)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21,23-24 17:20(1h10m) £14.50 (£12.50)

Strays

Broken Bottle and New Celts Productions

TFMP New Writing, Drama

A year into the zombie apocalypse and Logan and his fellow survivors are doing fine. Really. But when supplies go missing, suspicions grow and allegiances crumble. Broken Bottle make their Fringe debut in this new dark comedy. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

15:40(1h10m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)

The Stronger

Tumanishvili Film Actors Theatre

TKP

A play examining the role and position of women in society which stimulates a larger debate and allows the audience to see the co-existence, collision, conflict and merge of different paradigms concerning personality, gender and sexuality. Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2 XAug 3 17:35(1h) £8.50 Aug 4-6,8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:35(1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24 17:35(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)

The Strongest Girl in the World Truly Siskind-Weiss

TFK Family-Friendly, Solo Show

Dark Skies presents The Strongest Girl in the World, a comedic and heartwarming solo performance about one woman's journey to learn more about her late father and her childhood self.

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2 X

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

Stuck In The Mud

Aireborne Theatre

TFMP New Writing, Character Comedy

What a scandal! Noah and Maya go to couples therapy where they discover they’ve both been cheating on each other with their therapist. They’re stuck thinking about love, trust, honesty, and a big bag of rice.

Summer Camp for Broken People

The REcreate Agency and Grace Dickson Productions

TM New Writing, Dark Comedy

Summer Camp For Broken People shines a light into the darkest of places. It's a bold, brave, and ultimately empowering show about how mental illness infects our lives and our capacity for pain.

Aug

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

Sudha Bhuchar: Evening Conversations

Soho Theatre in association with Bhuchar Boulevard

LP Storytelling, Solo Show

Middle-class, middle-aged, multicultural mother of millennial sons, Sudha invites her Indo/Pakistani, fiercely British boys to ‘crack open a cold one’ and share their views on life. 'You’re the one with the identity crisis mum, not us!'

Pleasance Courtyard (Cabaret Bar)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Aug 22-23 14:30(1h) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 24-27 14:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Sugar and Blood

Tinted Theatre

TMP New Writing, Thriller

1903. A body is missing. Blood is on all their hands. This is not a question of who committed the crime: everyone's guilty of that. The question is who took the body? What will be the consequences?

ZOO Playground (Playground 1)

B 0131

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Sunsets

Georgie Grier

TL Solo Show, Comedy

Welcome to this live episode of the podcast! Well, sort of. Fascinated by romantic comedies, one woman tries to create her own walking-off-into-the-sunset moment. While recording it, of course. Will it be happily ever after?

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug)

B 0131 622 6552

Super

Matthew Radway

TMP New Writing

It's 100° on Hollywood Boulevard and Batman has just punched Robin in the face. A darkly comic drama about ambition, love and overwhelming failure told by two notvery-super heroes. From a BBC Radio 4 comedy writer. Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar)

0131 556 6550 V 33 G

Surely Goodness

ICTF presents HPU School of Music and Fine Arts

FQP Devised

28

Surely Goodness is a delightful play with music telling the story of a very special dog named Goodness. With live musical instruments, puppetry, and a deeply human story of love and loss, this play is a treat.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45) B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5 Aug

Survivors No Frills Theatre Company

LP Drama, New Writing

This play chronicles two stories of two individuals trapped in a nightmare of domestic violence. A woman seeks to escape a coercive husband and a young man comes to terms with a childhood blighted by physical abuse.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 15-19 18:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Take The Bins Out

Starring Milo Mooney, written and directed by Mark Janicello

TFKP True-Life, Comedy

TikTok Sensation Milo Mooney stars in Take The Bins Out, a dark comedy with music. Written/directed by Mark Janicello, Bins tells the story of Finley Whitmore whose congenital eye disorder turns his life upside down.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 18:25(1h) £7.50 (£5.00 DO) (£20.00 F)

A Tale of My Guitar

Theatric Company Blue Bear / Woong Park

From now on, I have to do some works with this guitar. As for my work, it is to play the guitar and to sing a song, either. But... I mean to say... speaking accurately...

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo) B 0131 226 0000

A Tale of My Guitar by Hamlet

Theatric Company Blue Bear / Woong Park

Hamlet is asked to add a scene to tomorrow's performance where he will sing a song mourning over the death of Ophelia. Thus Hamlet picks out songs. Along the way he questions...

Online On Demand at Fringe Online (Vimeo) B 0131 226 0000

Tales of a Jane Austen Spinster

Wanderess Mermaid Productions

TFM Historical, Solo Show

A Jane Austen heroine, unlucky in love, finds herself thrown into the modern world of dating! Will she survive this new era of love or retreat back into the safety of her pages?

A Teacher's Lament

Keele Drama Society

FKP Modern, Character Comedy

Good afternoon class, sit down and listen up! You've been a student before but do you know what it's like to have a day with delinquents? Patience and charm can only get you so far.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 22-26 15:10(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 SC) (£24.00 F)

Teacher's Pet Friends at the Poolyard

TMP Satire, Musical Comedy

Jane is a high-school senior. She has no friends but who cares?! She's got a sexy situation with her teacher. He's in a band! Calm down you friggin' pervs! It's all fun and games... Wait is it? Ttyl!

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Temping

Dutch Kills Theater Company

N Immersive, Interactive

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Fern Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

Tana

Tana Project

TFL LGBTQ+, Contemporary

When F and T moved in together during the first lockdown, when they started to play at cross-dressing, they didn’t expect that something or someone new would emerge. A play about boundaries, identity, and sexuality in a queerAsian context.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4 Aug

Tartuffe, the Imposter: A Feminist Reimagining

Green Sun Productions

TFL Comedy, Political

Inspired by Molière’s 17th-century satire, Tartuffe has been re-imagined with a feminist twist! Green Sun Productions brings you an exploration of how Molière’s world of hypocrisy, patriarchy and sexism may not be so distant...

In a basement office in Illinois, you're hired. In this interactive show for one, by Wolf 359, you've been hired to fill in for Sarah Jane. SSSSS (EdinburghGuide.com). Telegraph Top 10 Best Theatre shows, Fringe 2022 SSSS (Telegraph).

Assembly George Square Studios

(The Cubicle at Buccleuch Place ) B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Temporarily Yours

Greta Zamparini

TMP Comedy, Dance

A journey into sexuality and prostitution, encountering dynamics that connect more to our lives than we'd expect. A show about our bodies, souls, and relationships.

Underbelly, Bristo Square (Ermintrude)

B 0131 510 0395 V 302 G E4

Tending

El Blackwood Productions

FKP Verbatim, Dark Comedy

Tending is the first play to use verbatim theatre to reveal the inner lives of nurses working in the NHS today. Based on over 40 interview recordings, Tending immerses you in their day-to-day experiences: the camaraderie, hilarity and heartbreak.

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

XAug 4-6 19:40(50m) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 7-12 19:40(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Tea and Milk

Purple Wave (Romania/UK)

TFKP Comedy, Storytelling

Weird job, random sex, still searching for The One. This girl has failed at life. But what if she doesn't cry but laughs? And she desperately wants you to laugh with her. A(nother) one woman show.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 2-4,14,21-22 19:40(1h) £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 19:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 C)

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Thistle Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 Aug

Tennessee,

Rose

The Style Theatre

TLP New Writing, Historical

A new play starring Anne Kidd (Shetland, BBC1). Delve into the childhood of Tennessee and Rose Williams, the rooted guilt of one of America's greatest playwrights and the woman who provided the inspiration for Williams' greatest characters.

Pleasance Dome (AceDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 X

Aug

Terminal: A Play About 0 Planes, 1 Person, and a 6-Hour Delay

Samantha Vita

FLP Comedy, Solo Show

Join Sam as their flight gets continuously delayed and their mind begins to wander. Starring Samantha Vita and directed by Jett Fink.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Terrence the T-Rex Apropos

Theatre

TFL Comedy, New Writing

Dinosaur entertainer Terrence wants fame, a Netflix deal, and his ex back. He’s stuck in a cycle of failure and being ridiculed for his handmade T-Rex costume. A ‘fun BBC sitcom waiting to be picked up' (Scotsman).

Bedlam Theatre (Bedlam Theatre)

B 0131 629 0430 V 49 G E4 28 b

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents The Avondale Theatre Company

FK Satire

Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare's Macbeth and turns it up till the knob comes off. A wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of the murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril.

Central Hall (Auditorium)

B 0131 226 0000 V 295 G E2 28

They May Have Even Eaten Ham!

Naomi Paul

TFL Comedy, Cabaret

It’s Naomi Paul’s (mostly) Jewish show! From the Baltic to Birmingham, from shamash to shellfish, from Hendon and beyond. What’s not to like? SSSS (BritishTheatreGuide. info). SSSS (FringeReview.co.uk).

Aug

That is the Question

Annie Lightbody

TFLP New Writing, Solo Show

Through a series of carefully curated monologues interspersed with real-life stories, Annie explores the traumatic events of 2020, taking us on an apocalyptic journey through time and transition, with the always-relevant Shakespeare as spirit-guide.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 22:55(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 S) (£32.00 F)

Aug 14-19 12:20(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 S) (£32.00 F)

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 22:15(1h) £11.00 (£9.00) (£8.00 S) (£32.00 F)

Them

From Start to Finnish in association with Spindrift Theatre

TMP Physical Theatre

A powerful show about toxic masculinity and the struggle to be oneself. Based on interviews and personal stories, four women from Iceland and Finland bring to life the pain, thrill, shame, and sorrow of not fitting in.

Pleasance Dome (KingDome)

B 0131 556 6550 V 23 G E4 28 R

XAug 2-3 12:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-8,10-13,15-20,22-27 12:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

There’s a Leak!

Freemen’s Theatre (City of London Freemen’s School)

TFj Comedy, Farce

There's a leak in the road and it's getting worse and worse. Surely someone will fix it? Won't they?! Freemen's Theatre Company present Ben Hales' darkly absurd, fast-paced comedy. A perfect Fringe show for all the family!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 7-12 11:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.50) (£30.00 F)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53

The Thin Place

Fixed House Theatre CIC

2

FK Devised, New Writing

Raw, messy, and honest, a show about what could happen if we were brave enough to grieve in the open and without the expectation of healing. Join us for a night of family, movement, and tears.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

Things To Do in Mull

Agree to Disagree and New Celts Productions

2

TFMP New Writing, Contemporary

Janusz, is going on a digital detox. But first... he meets a girl. With tips from Jasper the dog and Dima the cat, he sets forth. But with or without the girl?

theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 X

Thirst Callum Hughes and Fake Escape

TKP Storytelling, Music

Join writer/performer Callum Hughes as he attempts to rediscover himself without looking through the bottom of the bottle. Featuring original songs, Thirst is a funny and moving love letter to sobriety and a celebration of all things alcoholic. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Three)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G

14:05(1h) £13.50 (£12.00) Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 14:05(1h) £11.50 (£9.50)

This is a Chair Cup and Dagger Productions

TFL Drama

The world is in an even more precarious place than it was when this play was originally written. Caryl Churchill's 1999 masterpiece is brought up to date in a new staging for 2023. theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 7-12 15:50(50m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£30.00 F)

this is a scam.

Solvei Sundbø and Anne Klein

FMP Comedy, Drama

Fake it 'til you make it. Lean In. How far can you stretch the truth in the name of self-optimisation? When does charisma, boldness, and self-promotion become fraud? This play aims to find out.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 21-26 11:50(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)

This Is Not A Play (It's A Pathetic Cry For Help)

Amanda / Alex Lacey / Jonas Müller / Tim Honnef

TLP New Writing, Solo Show

Amanda de Beer will finally tell the truth about what really happened. A play by Jonas Müller. 'One of the most fascinating experimental theatrical minds at the Fringe' (BritishTheatreGuide.info).

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 18:05(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11-13 18:05(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10 18:05(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Thorns

Chaos Collective / Free Festival

NP Adaptation, Storytelling

Discover the true tale of Sleeping Beauty in this reimagining of the original from the voices of Sleeping Beauty, her daughter and the Queen who sought her destruction.

Aug 3-27 17:30(50m)

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £5, £7.50, £10 and £12.50.

Three Men in a Boat

Not Cricket Productions

TFUP Adaptation

Join three friends on a Victorian boating holiday filled with mayhem and mishaps. This lively (and mostly faithful) adaptation of Jerome K Jerome’s comedy proves even the most ill-equipped adventurers can find their way. Eventually.

C ARTS | C venues | C aquila (temple)

B 0131 581 5555 V 21 G D4

Aug 5-8,11-13 17:50(50m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9-10 17:50(50m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Three Sisters and Them

A Drunken Sailor

FKP Dark Comedy, Drama

Three Sisters and Them takes Chekhov's play into the fractured world of today. Masha and Irina, now living in England, find Olga crashing back into their lives, challenging the gender of Masha's child.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 19:10(50m) £8.00 (£5.00) (£16.00 F)

Thunderstruck

David Colvin

TFK Storytelling, Music

The international award-winning production concerning the legacy and mythology of a Pitlochry bin man, who flew beyond the summit of his art and changed Scottish music forever. '...astounding, quite unlike anything else' SSSSS (TheWeeReview.com). SSSSS (BritishTheatreGuide.info).

SSSSS (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Aug 4,6,8,10,12,14,17-18,20,23-24,26,28 17:45(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Tickbox 2

Lubna Kerr

Tj

Family-Friendly, Storytelling

Tickbox 2 is a semi-autobiographical, one-woman, newly updated and re-directed, bilingual (Urdu) play. Combining theatre and storytelling, it shares the journey of a Pakistani family arriving in Glasgow and dealing with the discrimination by using food and humour.

Pleasance Courtyard (The Green)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 17:00(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:00(1h) £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14-15,17,21-22,24 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Titanic: The Last Hero and The Last Coward Searchlight Theatre Company

TFKP Drama, Historical

John Harper and Joseph Ismay. Passengers on the Titanic. A church minister and an executive of the White Star Line. One a hero, one a coward. Both have a story to tell. Charlotte Chapel (Chapel)

B 0131 225 4812 V 320 G D2

Aug 7-9,12 19:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 8-9,15-16 17:00(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)

Aug 18-19,23-25 14:30(1h15m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£28.00 F)

Tituba Africanus World

TFj Classical, Storytelling

In Salem in 1692, an enslaved woman confesses to being a witch. In order to avoid execution, she denounces most of the village. The events that follow unleash unprecedented havoc and destroy families. Now Tituba tells her story.

Tomorrow's Child

Ghost River Theatre

TK Immersive, Sci-fi

Ray Bradbury's Tomorrow's Child follows parents in the retro-future of 1988 as they confront the reality of their baby being born into an alternate dimension. This acclaimed, immersive blindfolded experience is the audio equivalent of a five-star dinner!

Assembly Checkpoint (Checkpoint)

B 0131 623 3030 V 322 G E4

Tones: A Hip-Hop Opera

Wound Up Theatre

TKP Hip Hop, Opera

What if you're not Black enough for the ends, but too Black for the rest of the world? Unique gig theatre, a journey through Black-British culture, class and belonging, combining hip hop, grime, drill and opera.

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (main house)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3 2

Aug 2-4,14-15,21-22 19:15(55m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 19:15(55m) £13.00 (£11.00) (£9.00 C)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 19:15(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£7.00 C)

Tom Brown's Schooldays

Talking Shadows

Fj Adaptation

This classic tale tells how Tom Brown is forced to navigate the network of privilege, corruption and untouchability at the heart of English society alongside the matches, tuck-shop visits and indelible friendships of school life.

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

Los Angeles Theatre Initiative

TFN Comedy, Interactive

Comedy, drama, romance and horror all collide in this audience-interactive show that changes every night! You control the strings of fate!

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Thrust))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 12:35(45m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£32.00 F)

Tom Moran is a Big Fat

Filthy Disgusting Liar

Tom Moran

TLP Comedy, Solo Show

Join our charismatic people-pleaser in this hilariously honest show as he seeks to confess his deepest secrets and somehow un-f*ck his future.

Top of the World

Fabien O’Farrell

TFLP New Writing, Comedy

Twenty-something Audrey is struggling with her latest phobia... the local supermarket. From the safety of her flat, she explores the trappings of fear, cheap wine and the importance of a home-cooked meal. A comedic heart warmer.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 2-3 15:10(1h) £8.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:10(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14,16-17,21-24,28 15:10(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life

Quivering Dendrites

TFK Music, Solo Show

This highly awarded inspirational true story returns to Edinburgh after a highly successful 2022 visit. Added content for 2023! Playin’ banjos, tellin’ jokes, healin’ hearts.

SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).

Towering Issues

Clare Stephenson

FKP Solo Show, Comedy

A reconstructed fairy tale about a castle worker who is mistaken for the princess and locked away in a cursed tower guarded by a dragon. What does a girl do when there is no one coming for her?

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 14-19 11:10(45m) £10.00 (£5.00)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-26 15:00(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£20.00 F)

Tomorrow Is Not Promised

New Slang Productions

TK New Writing

A captivating new show about a Black British woman who finds herself homeless and alone after an earthquake. She embarks on a courageous journey towards healing through grief, loss and great change.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Big Belly)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 17:00(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-8,11-13 17:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 9-10 17:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)

The Tragedy That Befalls the Dastardly Crew of the Kakapo

The Dead Parrot Collective

TFKP Farce, Tragedy

A tongue-in-cheek farce and laugh-a-minute comedy dissecting the well-trodden tropes of pirate fiction. Goofy characters who face real consequences for their actions on their latest light-hearted adventure.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Grand Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12 22:15(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Train Lord

Oliver Mol

TFN Storytelling, Drama

Award-winning author Oliver Mol's debut is a true, funny and heartbreaking tale about a 10-month migraine, his recovery in Brisbane and job on the railway when there were no other options. Sold-out season Sydney Fringe 2020.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

XAug 4 19:20(50m) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug 5-12 19:20(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Trainspotting Live King's Head and In Your Face presented

by James Seabright

TM Immersive, Drama

Immersive adaptation of Irvine Welsh's classic, staged in celebration of the book's 30th anniversary. Six sell-out Fringe seasons! Choose life. 'Big fat hit!' (NME). 'Must see for fans of the novel and film alike' SSSS (Telegraph).

www.trainspottinglive.com

Pleasance at EICC (Cromdale Tunnel)

B 0131 556 6550 V 150 G E2 2

Aug 3-6,8,10-13,15,17-20,22-26 18:30(1h15m) £25.50 (£20.50)

Aug 3-5,7-8,10-12,14-15,17-19,22-26 20:45(1h15m) £25.50 (£20.50)

Aug 6,13,20 20:45(1h15m) £25.50 (£20.50) (£15.50 S)

Aug 7,14 18:30(1h15m) £25.50 (£20.50) (£15.50 S)

Aug 27 15:30(1h15m) £25.50 (£20.50)

Aug 27 17:45(1h15m) £25.50 (£20.50)

General admission seating does not have a seat back and involves sitting on padded benches, traditional seating offers patrons individual chairs with backs.

General admission: £20.50. Traditional seating: £25.50. £15.50 student tickets available on Monday 18:30 performances and Sunday 20:45 performances.

Tre

Benskin's Bench Productions

TFNP New Writing, Comedy

Cornwall’s rising. The people want the nation back! Some question its existence. A failing magician whittles pixies pondering where home is. Fishermen haul up crab pots and guns, but will the hosepipe ban thwart the revolution? A one-person comedy.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 X

The Trials of Galileo

Hint of Lime Productions

TFK Drama, Solo Show

'The superb Tim Hardy triumphs as Galileo. His acting is outstanding in a spellbinding story' SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). Galileo never understood his differences with the Church were political. When he realised this, it was too late.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 X

A Trilogy: bag--

Flying Solo! Presents TFL Solo Show, Political

Bag – Mr Dennis seeks the mysteries of life in a madcap romp through India with a to-do list and a backpack full of guilt as he juggles ashes, epiphanies and the Taj Mahal. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

A Trilogy: blood (line)

Flying Solo! Presents FLP Musical Theatre, LGBTQ+

Mr Dennis is convinced hard work and god-fearing obedience equals normalcy: a good job, a white picket fenced home, and 2.3 children. blood (line) is a musical voyage intent on capsizing this fabled pleasure cruise. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 5,9,12,14,17,22,25 16:20(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SO)

A Trilogy: box.

Flying Solo! Presents TFL Comedy, Solo Show

Mr Dennis wants to know: why is our identity bound up in things? Are we throwing away our loved ones with their possessions? You’ll be captivated by tales of drowning in cardboard, knickknacks and martini glasses. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Haldane Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 7,10,15,18,23,26 16:20(55m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£8.00 SO)

True Spirit Pathway

Hasena Bibi

FKP New Writing, Solo Show

Black comedy/drama. Jodi and Danny are True Spirits and are destined to be together forever. The only problem is that Danny doesn’t know it yet... Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Truly Madly Baldy

Sam Macgregor

TLP Comedy, True-Life

Truly Madly Baldy is a comedic two hander which looks at the lives of two people who suffer from the hair loss condition, Alopecia. Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Twelfth Night Bede's School

FjP Comedy, Classical

What if we see Viola not as a woman cross-dressing as a man but as a person exploring a different expression of gendered identity? This comical performance asks: how do we adapt to fit into society?

theSpace @ Niddry St (Upper Theatre (Round))

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Twenty People A Minute

Arthur & Redpath Productions and New Celts Productions

TFMP New Writing, Political

Twenty People A Minute follows four refugees of tomorrow on a perilous journey across the earth. Over one hour we meet their dangers and the everyday angels who keep them alive. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

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Aug 7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25

£11.00 (£8.00)

Twinkle

LAMBCO Productions

TFL Solo Show, LGBTQ+

Long-standing pantomime dame Harold Thropp finds that he’s been moved to a dilapidated dressing room. Harold reflects on the changing canvas of his life, revealing traumatic secrets and preparing for an act of retribution on one particular co-star. www.lambcoproductions.co.uk

C ARTS | C venues | C cubed (main space)

B 0131 581 5555 V 50 G D4

Aug 2-4,15,22 16:30(55m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 16:30(55m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24 16:30(55m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Two Cats on a Date

Griffin Kelly and Andrew Okada

TM Solo Show, Comedy

It's exactly what it sounds like. And then much worse. A high-energy solo show in which one woman plays two cats whose romantic dinner kaleidoscopes into a world of intergenerational regret.

Unforgettable Girl

Elisabeth Gunawan, Created a Monster and The Pleasance

ZOO Playground (Playground 1)

B 0131 356 0349 V 186 G D5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 20:15(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-10,14-15,17,21-24 20:15(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)

Two Gun Cohen – The Improbable True Story

WP Drama

TFK New Writing, True-Life

How did a Jewish immigrant in London become a General in the Chinese army? The amazing true story of a wild child, thief, gambler, soldier and adventurer. You couldn't make it up. theSpace on the Mile (Space 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5

Aug 7-12 19:35(55m) £9.00 (£5.00) (£14.00 F)

Two Strangers Walk into a Bar...

Tilda Cobham-Hervey and House of Oz

TFN Interactive, Event

SSSSS (CollageAdelaide.com). 'Thought-provoking, and honestly quite moving' SSSS½ (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

'Clever, funny and world-view changing' SSSS (InDaily.com.au). This unique immersive audio experience invites two strangers at a time to experience connection. House of Oz (Outback)

B 0131 226 0000 V 73 G F6

XAug 4 From12:00 for 50m until 15:00 every 1h £10.00

XAug 4 From17:00 for 50m until 20:00 every 1h £10.00

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 From12:00 for 50m until 15:00 every 1h £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 From17:00 for 50m until 20:00 every 1h £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24 From12:00 for 50m until 15:00 every 1h £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24 From17:00 for 50m until 20:00 every 1h £12.00 (£11.00)

The Typewriter Ladderman Theatre Company TFMP

New Writing

Tortured by his time in the trenches, Harry Thomas writes propaganda for the government in World War Two. Days turn to nights, as he deals with mounting pressures. Until an evacuee enters his home, changing his life forever.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Clover Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4

Aug 4-12 14:55(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)

Uisge

Ichigo Theatre Company

FKP Storytelling, New Writing

Lured into metaphorical deep water by a mixture of intrigue and desire, a bewildered Emory Holdridge grapples with life on the remote but stunningly beautiful West Coast of Scotland. A funny and heart-warming tale set in the natural world.

TLP Artist(s) of Colour, Dark Comedy Money can't buy love, but £19.99/month gets you a mail-order bride, direct from the wasteland of Asian stereotypes. Follow her journey to become an Unforgettable Girl, but what lies beneath her shiny surface? An irreverent, no-holds-barred, bouffonesque myth.

Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Unstitching

Ruby Shrimpton

FK Comedy, Spoken Word

A hilarious and poignant comedy about a girl obsessed with The Eurovision Song Contest. 'An incredibly enjoyable onewoman play about art, the universe, self-expression, and Eurovision!' SSSS (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). 'A dynamic and very entertaining piece, immaculately performed' (TheReviewsHub.com).

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

Until Death

Nalini Sharma Presents TFNP Dark Comedy, Clown

Nalini Sharma's Until Death is an absurdist solo clown show and self-portrait touching on death, existence and relationships. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Unveiled Dreamwork Theatre Inc

TFN Solo Show, True-Life

'Would you rather be lost or fallen?' In this erotic, fury-infused, modern-day revisioning of the legend of Salomé, Ana Mozol powerfully interweaves dreams with personal tales of love, loss, and truth in her award-winning show. Director: David MacMurray Smith. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

Aug 14-15,21-22 20:10(55m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)

Aug 17-19,24-26 20:10(55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)

Upstart! Shakespeare's Rebel

Daughter Judith

Maddy Mutch Productions

Tj New Writing

What if Shakespeare had a daughter who inherited his wit, creativity and imagination? A retelling of the life of Judith Shakespeare, Upstart gives voice to a courageous and unconventional woman, born before her time.

Aug 20-27 15:00(1h)

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 22-26 12:05(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£24.00 F)

Under the Mirrie Dancers

Juliet Mullay / Free Festival

NP Dark Comedy, Drama

Under the Mirrie Dancers explores grief. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Shetland Islands, a young woman comes to terms with how her unique upbringing has shaped her, for better or for worse.

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 272 G D4 2

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.

Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Big Yin)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 12:10(1h20m) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,14,16-17,21-24 12:10(1h20m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:10(1h20m) £13.00 (£12.00)

The Van Paemel Family

SKaGeN – Valentijn Dhaenens

TL Multimedia

Valentijn Dhaenens has travelled the world with monologues BigmoutH and SmallWaR. His latest show recreates a major Flemish theatre classic, seamlessly slipping into 13 different characters to engage in a dialogue with as many digital individuals.

ZOO Southside (Main House)

B 0131 356 0349 V 82 G E5 2

Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20,25-27 12:40(1h15m) £17.00 (£15.00)

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24 12:40(1h15m) £16.00 (£14.00)

Vanya Is Alive

Cie OESAP, France

TFMP New Writing, International

A poignant play about a woman waiting for the return of her soldier son. Blending absurdist touch with intimate storytelling, this solo show explores the tragic struggle of a mother against the indifference of the state system.

Victorine: The Artist's Model

Moon Rabbit

FKP New Writing, Historical

Paris, 1860. When Victorine leaves Dublin to become an artist's model, she discovers the artist within and starts to see the world in a brand-new light. SSSSS (BroadwayBaby.com for The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuinness).

B 0131 510 2384 V 43 G E5 2

theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe)

Aug 4-9 16:10(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 10-12 16:10(45m) £12.00 (£10.00)

Variaciones sobre el Café

Mariana Blanco / Voices from the South Showcase

K Performance Art, Circus

Variations on Coffee: the first result of an investigation that crosses the lives of women coffee producers and classifiers in the community of Pluma Hidalgo, Mexico and a woman who has never worked in the fields.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (50m)

Pay

from the following prices: £5, £8, £10 or £13

Varmints

Punch Monkey Theatre

MP Comedy, Drama

In the Old West, three men converge in a saloon to drink and share violent tales. Their reality is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. A one-of-a-kind stage Western from the guys who brought you Reservoir Knobs.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2

Aug 14-19,21-26 15:05(55m) £13.50 (£11.00) (£32.00 F)

Vino

Veritas

Exeter University Theatre Company

FM Dark Comedy

Two couples get together on Halloween night, their evening turns eventful when they drink a strange blue Peruvian wine. Traditions, morals, and their relationship to one another begin to unravel. A dark comedy about the perils of honesty. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug

Violet and Me

Yonder Window

TKP In Conversation, New Writing

Two-time Emmy award winner Dorothy Lyman searches for her orphaned mother's heritage and finds herself in the bargain. Discover her journey through tales of her Midwestern childhood, her marriages, motherhood and her successful Hollywood career.

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

VESSEL

Dawn Productions

TFL Verbatim, Devised

In 2021, we asked people about their relationships with food and their bodies. Here are our results. VESSEL is a new, quasi-verbatim anthology by Grace Olusola that utilises movement, song and a distinctive theatrical style to platform real stories.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 R

Viaje al Centro de Alhijara

Pequeños Creadores Teatro / Voices from the South Showcase

KP Adaptation

Audiovisual adaptation of the homonymous play based on the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne, where teenagers tell us about their passage through adolescence in their Mexican communities.

Online On Demand at Voices from the South (Vimeo)

B 0131 226 0000

Available On Demand From Aug 4 (40m)

Pay What

£5, £8, £10 or £13

Victor, Vi and the Volvo

Northern Edge Theatre Company

TFL Drama, New Writing

When Victor drives into Vi's life in his dodgy Volvo, things change forever! Written and directed by Sam Milnes, this brand-new comedy drama explores themes of peer pressure, family and parenthood.

Paradise in The Vault (The Vault)

B 0131 510 0022 V 29 G E4 2

Aug 6-11 12:15(1h10m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic)

Violets and Vinegar

Carver Theatre

FL Comedy

A neglected housewife, a determined party girl and a clueless teacher shamelessly expose their sexual exploits. This character comedy is sure to make you laugh out loud. Think Alan Bennett meets Fleabag.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Vita and Virginia (Abridged)

NKP Theatre Company

TFK Drama, True-Life

'...Absolutely stunning, stylish, confident and honest' (NODA.org.uk). Virginia Woolf meets Vita Sackville-West in 1920s London. Vita and Virginia, by Eileen Atkins, brings to life their friendship, wit and passion using real correspondence.

theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Wait!

Haddangse

TFRP Comedy, Alternative Comedy

This children's show invites you to the small, but big world that blooms when a child waits. Using wildly inventive projection and puppetry, this fantastical daydream will leave audience members of all ages with a new vision of stagecraft. Summerhall (Old Lab)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

waiting for a train at the bus stop

Mwansa Phiri

TFLP Poetry, Dark Comedy

A woman struggling with low self-esteem finds herself being drawn into a controlling relationship. Interweaving spoken-word poetry with Zambian oral traditions, this dark comedy explores cultural identity, mental health and coercive control.

Summerhall (TechCube 0)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

XAug 2-3 14:50(1h) £10.00 Aug 4-13,15-20,22-27 14:50(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Walk

Ellie Higgins

FMP Contemporary, Experimental

Want to know what it’s like to make heads turn, all eyes on you? Or would you rather get lost in the crowd? Join Ellie, as she navigates you through her unnervingly nonsensical step-by-step guide to finding your stride.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 21-26 13:50(45m) £13.00 (£11.00)

Walking Home Prickly Pear Productions

TMP Devised, Political

It's just another day in the office when news that a colleague has been sexually assaulted reaches the boardroom. Emotions run high, but deadlines need to be met.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) B 0131 622 6552 V 14 G E4 2

XAug 3-4 17:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,22-24,28 17:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Wallace Edinburgh Little Theatre

FKP New Writing, Drama

William Wallace is in a London dungeon awaiting his fate, he knows what's in store for him yet he faces up to his demise with bravery and determination. This is a stirring story as we see behind the legend.

Hill Street Theatre (Dunedin Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 41 G C3

Wasteman

Joe Leather

TL Drag, Comedy

A bin man swaps steel-toed boots for stilettos to chase his dream of becoming a drag queen. But will he be crowned Miss Stoke? 'An irresistible, uplifting, Northern drag odyssey' SSSSS (ToDoList.org.uk).

The Way Way Deep Indigo Productions

TKP Solo Show

'A perfect nucleus of theatrical brilliance' (TheatreWeekly.com). Following the award-winning, sell-out hits, The Man and Colossal, Patrick McPherson brings his inimitable style to a new piece that follows the ecstasy and chaos of a twenty-year friendship.

Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button)

B 0131 510 0395 V 61 G D4

XAug 3-4 17:20(1h) £8.50 Aug 5-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 17:20(1h) £14.00 (£12.50)

Aug 9-10,15-17,21-24 17:20(1h) £13.00 (£11.50)

We Are, in Fact, the Problem

Sheffield University Theatre Company (SUTCo)

FKP LGBTQ+, Dark Comedy

Four ex-high school friends meet for dinner. As the evening progresses, more disagreements appear as prejudices and old grudges start to arise.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2 Aug

We Must Do This More

Bossy Belters

L Spoken Word, Musical Theatre

Nothing is stronger than female friendship – except maybe the pressures of adulting. A one-woman show with original songs and poetry, exploring the life of a burnt-out millennial, struggling to prioritise her best friend.

The

Scots Club (The Princess Royal Suite)

226 0000 V 241 G C3 2

Welcome to The Big Show

Gara in association with Jess Donn

NP Comedy, Dance

A love letter to unique upbringings, self-discovery and devoted fathers. An hour of cinematic sensation from standup dance comedian Gara, complete with musical numbers, dancing wrestlers and 80s camp. Welcome to The Big Show. Summerhall (Demonstration Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

We're All Mad Here

Early Doors Productions

FRP Fantasy, Dark Comedy

The stories came from somewhere, and Alice needs to find herself before she can save anyone with theirs...

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Assembly George Square Studios (Underground)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 18:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Aug 9-10,14-16,21-24,28 18:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

Watson: The Final Problem Tim Marriott and Something For The Weekend

TK New Writing, Storytelling

1894. Watson is alone. His beloved wife Mary and Sherlock Holmes are gone. London seethes with false reports. It is time to set the record straight. Performed by Tim Marriott (BBC's The Brittas Empire). 'Outstanding' (BroadwayBaby.com).

What Can Indian Look Like?

Yuffa Fringe

TFLP Solo Show, Experimental

Two-part solo show about Natasha and Shaharah exploring their under-represented Indian identities. Together they navigate diaspora, discrimination, and coming of age, finding different definitions of what Indian can mean and look like. Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio) B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G

Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three)

B 0131 623 3030 V 17 G F5 2

XAug 3 15:15(1h) £9.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:15(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24,28 15:15(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

What Girls Are Made Of Raw Material / Traverse

TK Musical Theatre, Contemporary

Cora Bissett's smash-hit gig-theatre show about her rollercoaster journey from 90s indie-kid to wised-up woman.

'Life-changing litany of pure joy' SSSSS (Herald).

'Punchy and exhilarating' SSSSS (Skinny).

'Euphoric' SSSSS (Telegraph).

What You Will

ICTF by WorldStrides presents Hostos

Repertory Company

Fj Contemporary

Assembly Rooms (Music Hall)

B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 13:00(1h25m) £27.50 (£25.50)

Aug 10,15-17,22-24 13:00(1h25m) £25.50 (£23.50)

What Goes on Without Me

Nottingham New Theatre FLP

Jude wakes up in the afterlife. They are greeted by an omniscient figure offering a cup of tea and an impossible question: you are allowed 10 minutes back on earth – where will you go?

What happens when the young Viola finds herself shipwrecked and decides to disguise herself as her twin brother Sebastian? This contemporary version of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night uses pop culture to bring this mixed-gender comedy to life.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236

When It Rains

Never Mind the Peacocks!

TFLP Drama, New Writing

From the writer of 2019's acclaimed Butterflies (playwright to watch’ (FringeReview.co.uk)) comes a thrilling and humorous exploration of masculinity. When It Rains is a physically fast-paced vision of a world where the young are losing hope.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 15,17,19,22,24,26 15:10(45m) £10.00 (£7.00)

What Happened to Agnes

Ulita

Fj Musical Theatre, Storytelling

With vibrant, hand-painted projections and a stunning piano score, singer and storyteller Nishla’s songs bewitch and enchant, drawing listeners deep into a magic-realist realm of hidden dangers and lost memories. ‘Simply Sublime’ SSSS½ (TheReviewsHub.com). www.ulita.uk

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (studio)

B 0131 581 5555 V 6 G E3

Aug 14-15,21-22 13:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 16-18,23-25 13:15(50m) £11.00 (£9.00)

Aug 19-20,26-27 13:15(50m) £12.00 (£10.00)

What If They Ate The Baby?

Chloe and Natasha

FLP Absurdist, LGBTQ+

There are three rules every housewife knows: never return a dish empty, always have dinner ready on time, and some things are best kept under the table. After all, you never know who’s listening. theSpace

Aug 14-19 17:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 21-26 21:15(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

What the Thunder Said

Jane Williams / PBH's Free Fringe

NP Solo Show, Spoken Word

TS Eliot's masterpiece, a pair of yellow sunglasses and the brave new world of neurochemicals. When the thunder speaks, listen up!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall)

B 0131 226 0000 V 156 G D5

Aug 5-15 15:15(45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

What You See When Your Eyes Are Closed / What You Don't See When Your Eyes Are Open

Mamoru Iriguchi

TK Performance Art, LGBTQ+

Monster vs Hero. Seeing vs Being Seen. Theatre vs Television.

Husband vs Husband.

Summerhall (Former Womens Locker Room)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 � aR

4-6,8-13,16-20,22-27 19:15(1h) £15.00 (£13.00)

Aug

Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G E5 2

When Kurt Met Thora

Plush Tiger Productions

FLP Drama, New Writing

‘Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.’ BBC Studios, November 1991. Thora Hird (Hallelujah) encounters Kurt Cobain ahead of Nirvana’s infamous appearance on TOTP. Unexpected similarities are revealed, as well as their disparate relationships with religion.

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

When We Died

Alexandra Donnachie

L New Writing, Drama

He's dead, and it's her job to prepare his body. She often imagines what each person's life was like. But today she doesn't have to imagine. She knows this man.

Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

When Worlds Collide

St Leonards Players

FKP Drama, New Writing

Using music, dance and drama, SLP have created an original love story that celebrates self-discovery and diversity as lovers choose to cross the societal boundaries of different worlds to be together.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Forest Theatre)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5 2

Where is Love

Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company / Jennifer Johnson

TFLP Contemporary

A proper Bradford lass born 1959, Shelly is a firecracker. Follow this true account of one woman's fight against domestic abuse. A gritty story about sisterhood, family secrets and broken hearts that somehow leaves you laughing. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 3)

B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

12:50(50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 3-6,8-13 19:00(1h)

Whisk(e)y Wars

Joyce Greenaway / Free Festival

N Comedy, Solo Show

Whisk(e)y Wars: ‘Hypnotic enough to stop time itself’ SSSSS (EdFringeReview.com). Tam Tully fights treachery and tragedy to save her Ulster family whiskey distillery by crafting the perfect single malt. 'Outrageously talented... we were floored’ (@hellopopelei). ‘Unmissable’ (@absurdistworld).

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly (Main Room)

B 0131 226 0000 V 414 G E3

Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.

Whisky Galore

Edinburgh People's Theatre

TFK Drama

1942. WW2. The Todday islanders are in despair – no whisky! It's being exported to finance the war. A shipload of whisky runs aground. Can the thirsty islanders "rescue" it without unwanted attention? Come and find out!

2

Mayfield Salisbury Church (Church Hall) B 0131 226 0000 V 11

White Butterfly Mermaids Performing Arts Fund FMP

Grief isn’t a straight line, it’s a never-ending rollercoaster you find yourself on one day. White Butterfly is a series of vignettes exploring grief – a love letter to those who have died, and those left behind.

Who Killed My Father

Surrogate Productions

FL Adaptation, Political

Growing up gay in a small town in France, Édouard endured the violence and homophobia of his father, a factory worker. Today, he uncovers a connection between political decisions and his father's broken body. Summerhall (Old Lab) B 0131 560 1581 V 26

Why Am I Like This?

High Heels and Heavy Suitcases Productions

TFMP Neurodiversity-led, Solo show Follow Nicole on her 30-year journey as she discovers the four letter diagnosis that answers the biggest question in her life: Why Am I Like This? Spoiler – she has ADHD. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Stephenson Theatre) B 0131 510 2384 V 53 G E5 2

Aug 4-12,14-19 15:00(40m) £10.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)

Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England

RoxyDog – Alex Hill

FNP New Writing

Billy's a die-hard football fan. When he sticks a flare between his bum cheeks for the world to see, he begins to question his own love of the beautiful game. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

XAug 4 22:20(50m) £10.00 Aug 5,11-12,18-19 22:20(50m) £13.00 Aug 6-10, 14-17,20-22 22:20(50m) £10.00

Wiesenthal

Christopher C Gibbs

TLP Drama, True-Life

Wiesenthal is based on the life of Simon Wiesenthal, who survived the Holocaust and devoted the rest of his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. A true story of an ordinary man who did extraordinary things.

Witches

Mermaids Performing Arts Fund

FMP

What do we become when we live every day in fear? Joan, Janet and Isobel dip their toes into femme-revenge and are left questioning exactly how much revenge women have the right to exact.

Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Below)

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28

XAug 3 11:00(1h10m) £7.00 Aug 4-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 11:00(1h10m) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 10,14-15,17,21-22,24 11:00(1h10m) £12.00 (£11.00)

Wild Onion

Orange Skies Theatre

TK Circus, Physical Theatre

This is the onion-smashing, cyr-wheeling, tear-jerking tale of friendship. Styled like a cabaret, told like a story, join three besties and 100 onions in this punk delight where growth gets messy. 'A right-rollicking night out' (FringeReview.co.uk)

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

With the Devil's Assistance

Shona Cowie and Neil Sutcliffe

FL Music, Storytelling

The state of Scotland’s high streets are confronted through masterful storytelling, live music and the legend of Maggie Osborne – burnt as a witch for building a flourishing business in one night, with the Devil’s assistance...

Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Doonstairs)

B 0131 622 6552 V 24 G D5 2

XAug 2-4 15:00(1h) £9.00 Aug 5-6,9-10,15-17,22-24 15:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 7-8,11-13,18-20,25-27 15:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Wildcat's Last Waltz

Joshua Welch

TM Drag, Comedy

This Northern matriarch's filthy, naughty and wickedly funny story pierces to the heart of love, life, grief and the will to carry on. 'Utterly captivating... powerful and poignant... side-splitting' SSSSS (LondonPubTheatres.com).

Assembly Rooms (Front Room) B 0131 623 3030 V 20 G C3 2

XAug 3 19:45(1h) £7.50 Aug 4-8,11,13,18-20,25-26 19:45(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)

Aug 9-10,14-17,21-24 19:45(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)

William Golding's Lord of the Flies

Adapted for the Stage

by Nigel Williams AHSTF by WorldStrides presents St Francis High School Theatre

FL Drama

This is the classic tale about a group of English boys who find themselves without adult supervision when their plane crashes in a deserted island.

theSpace @ Venue45 (theSpace @ Venue 45)

B 0131 226 0000 V 45 G D5

Aug 4 17:45(1h20m) £5.00 Aug 5 15:45(1h20m) £5.00

Aug 7 21:45(1h20m) £5.00 Aug 8 13:45(1h20m) £5.00

Wind in the Willows

Quantum Theatre

Q Children's Show, Adaptation

Boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with Mr Toad. Join Mole and friends on their madcap adventures in this charming adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic, performed outdoors.

B 0131 556 9579 V 30 G D5 28

Without Sin

Without Sin

M Interactive, Immersive

This two-person, immersive experience guides participants through a conversation with each other. Enter the box with a friend, partner, relative or – better yet – a stranger, and create a story together about change, loss, and healing. Summerhall (Courtyard)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2 Aug 2-6,8-13,15-20,22-27 From12:00 for 20m until 17:00 every 20m £7.50

Women

Red Chair Players, Greenwich Academy

TFK Comedy, Adaptation

Jo March really thinks she could be the voice of her generation. But being a "little woman" in 1800s New England is just so hard, you know? Women is a hilarious, fast-paced contemporary spin on a timeless classic. Greenside @ Nicolson Square (Lime Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 209 G

WONDER

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A Comedy About Cystic Fibrosis

Charlie Merriman

TK Disabled-led, Solo Show

Charlie has cystic fibrosis, a condition that causes a build-up of mucus. Lovely. But with a new girlfriend and a Wonder Drug called Kaftrio coming soon, what can stop him now?

Musselburgh Racecourse (Parade Ground)

B 0131 653 5245 V 510 G E6 2

Aug 26 13:00(1h40m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)

Aug 26 16:00(1h40m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£44.00 F)

Wishbone

Peach Productions

TFL Drama, New Writing

Moments after breaking up, Ti and Ro are forced to isolate together. No escape from the person you thought you were spending the rest of your life with, but now hate. Seven days.

Seven conversations. Two people. One wishbone.

Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Ivy Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 236 G E5

Aug 6-12 12:30(50m) £14.00 (£12.00) (£48.00 F)

The Wonderful Everyday Student Theatre at Glasgow

TMP New Writing, LGBTQ+

Welcome to everyone’s favourite flat-pack megacorporation’s new reality TV show! With cameras rolling and their relationship on the line, do Sam and Jay have what it takes to sell the most sofas and win the ultimate prize?

theSpace @ Niddry St (Lower Theatre)

B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 15:15(50m) £8.00 (£7.00)

A Year and a Day

Raising Cain Productions

TFLP Dark Comedy, New Writing

A curse causes Nathan to skip into the future whenever he falls asleep. Leaving behind a botched heist, his partner and an upset criminal gang, Nathan’s absence causes chaos for the ones left behind.

A Working Title

Collision Theatre

FK Comedy, New Writing

A creeping deadline, creative block, family tension. A wacky, multimedia piece that explores what can be made into film. theSpace @ Niddry St (Studio) B 0131 510 2384 V 9 G D5

Aug 14-19 14:10(50m) £7.00 (£5.00)

The Wreck of the Queen Thomasina

A Footpath Theatre Company

TFL Dark Comedy, New Writing

The tragicomic tale of two rhyming pirates scuttled on a desert island – sans captain, sans crew, lots of sand. Featuring human/treasure chest eroticism, spoon and flask fisticuffs, and palliative pirate drag.

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2

Aug 4-12 11:10(45m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

Aug 14-19 14:10(45m) £10.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)

B 0131 510 2384 V 39 G D5 2 Aug

theSpace on the Mile (Space 2)

Yellow Corners

Pigeon Cat Theatre

FK Comedy, New Writing

You’re 13 and working on your coolness. Maybe you should call Mum a bitch, or try to get kidnapped. Yellow Corners is a one-woman show but not because she doesn’t have any friends (they’re just really busy).

theSpaceTriplex (Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 38 G E5 2

Yippee Ki Yay

James Seabright presents the Die Hard parody by Richard Marsh

TL Drama, Adaptation

Joyfully funny retelling of classic Die Hard by Fringe

First-winner Richard Marsh. Uplifting action romp (and unauthorised parody) pays affectionate tribute to the iconic 80s fan favourite. 'Guarantees happy trails' SSSS (Guardian). 'Epically entertaining' SSSS (Times). Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

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Yoga with Jillian – A New Comedy Project Y and Richard Jordan Productions in association with Pleasance

TKP New Writing, International

'Such a discovery is playwright Lia Romeo' SSSSS (TheaterMania.com). Screwball comedy about how Gwyneth Paltrow, guru culture and green juice can save us all! From the team behind hit show, Trump Lear.

B 0131 556 6550 V 33 G E5 28 XAug 2-3

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Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two)

YOU ARE GOING TO DIE

Adam Scott-Rowley

NP Absurdist, Experimental

Performed entirely naked, YOU ARE GOING TO DIE is a nail-biting descent into the loneliness, pain and existential anxiety of our time. A surreal meditation to remind you of your impending annihilation. It's f*cking funny. Summerhall (Old Lab)

B 0131 560 1581 V 26 G F5 2

Your Children Will Follow

Sacred Heart University Repertory Acting Company

TFLP Drama

Phoebe is a college student seeking balance in her life. Her father, a devout Lutheran, is insistent his children follow him on this path, and begins to question his faith as each finds their own way.

Greenside @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio)

B 0131 226 0000 V 16 G D4 2 Aug

Accessible performances

Please note this information is correct at time of print but we will continue to add more accessible performances on edfringe.com as they are confirmed. You can also get in touch with us on accessbookings@edfringe.com, WhatsApp: +44 (0)7923

or call 0131 226 0002 for more information and to book your tickets.

Audio-described performances

Audio description provides additional narration, normally live, by a person describing what is happening onstage, to audience members wearing headphones. It is beneficial for blind and visually impaired audience members, as well as those with learning differences and / or learning disabilities.

Touch tour performances

Touch tours allow audience members an opportunity to touch parts of the set, costumes or props involved in a show and can be useful for blind and visually impaired people, autistic people and learningdisabled people.

Signed performances

In signed performances, BSL interpreters translate or interpret performances from English to BSL for Deaf audience members.

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Captioned performances

Captioning displays dialogue, sound effects and off-stage noises in a text format throughout a performance. Closed captioning is viewed via a device such as a tablet or phone; open captioning is displayed on purpose-built screens for the entire audience. Captioning is beneficial for D/deaf or hard-of-hearing people, learning-disabled people and people for whom English is not their first language.

Relaxed performances

Relaxed performances adapt some a show’s sensory experiences and remove traditional restrictions around behaviour, making the experience of visiting venues and seeing a show more comfortable and fulfilling for autistic people and audience members with various access requirements. Each show will include different adaptations, which will be detailed on the show listing on edfringe.com

Fringe venue guide

This venue guide gives information on all registered Fringe venues around the city and the programme of shows taking place in that venue.

As venues will sometimes contain many different spaces within them, please see individual show listings for wheelchair accessibility information. You will find more detailed information on a venue’s accessibility on tickets.edfringe.com/venues.

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9 Queen Street S

V 74 G C3

9 Queen Street, EH2 1JQ

B 0131 339 5374 · 17:00 – 01:00

I 0131 339 5374 · www.edinburghceilidhs.net

Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC S

V 138 G C6

14 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB

B 07391 101276 · Daily from one hour before the on-stage time of the first show that day to the last on-stage time.

I 07968 131737 · www.amc1982.com

The venue is on the ground floor of a classic 200-year-old Georgian townhouse looking north across the Forth from Calton Hill.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Royal Terrace is flat and approached up a gradient either from the top of Leith Walk/London Road or Abbeyhill. The basement entrance is accessed by stone steps down from street level. The main entrance to the building has access from a single stone step preceeded by a 'run-in' and four stone steps up from the pavement. There is a portable ramp to help wheelchair users enter.

Alba Flamenca S

V 237 G E5

74 East Crosscauseway, EH8 9HQ

B 07540 335270 · 16:00 – 22:30

I 07540 335270 · www.albaflamenca.co.uk

Intimate, soundproof flamenco and world music and dance venue alongside a tasty Spanish tapas cafe bar. The venue is located in the busy Southside area of Edinburgh, offering a programme of music, dance and storytelling for adults and children. Great music, great Spanish food and a great atmosphere!

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.

Argyle Cellar Bar

V 293 G G4

15-17 Argyle Place, EH9 1JJ

B 0131 226 0000

I www.edinburghvenue.co.uk

Hidden gem of a cellar bar with a speakeasy-style feel and great acoustics for any show or gig. A great versatile space in a central location close to all the hustle and bustle. 18+ only after 20:00.

America the Epic – The Hot Jazz and Blues Roots That Changed the World 180 Andrea Carlson and the Love Police: Ab-so-lute-ly Jazzed!

Army @ The Fringe S

V 358 G A4

89 East Claremont Street, EH7 4HU

B 0131 226 0000 · One hour before the first performance begins until 15 minutes after the last performance begins, each day. I 0131 226 0000 · www.armyatthefringe.org

Army @ The Fringe opens the doors to Hepburn House Reserve Centre for a programme of work celebrating life in and out of uniform. Staffed by soldiers and embracing a relaxed atmosphere, we welcome you into the home of the Army. Take a seat and enjoy our diverse programme of shows complemented by post-show discussions and engagement events.

artSpace@StMarks S

Ashton Hall, Saint Stephens

Assembly @ Dance Base S

V 22 G E3

14-16 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU

B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information.

A collaboration between Assembly Festival and Scotland's National Centre for Dance, Dance Base; joining forces to bring a unique and exciting programme to Edinburgh's Grassmarket.

8 Accessible toilet.

Army @ The Fringe at The Scottish National War Memorial S

V 183 G D3

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, EH1 2NG

B 0131 226 0000

The Scottish National War Memorial is Scotland’s place of remembrance for the First World War up to the present day.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. Theatre

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Arthur Conan Doyle Centre S

V 290 G D1

25 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AP

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 625 0700 · www.arthurconandoylecentre.com

The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is situated on Palmerston Place, just a stone's throw from Haymarket Station. Set in a beautiful Victorian townhouse, the Centre boasts rich historical features and was created to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of society and community needs in Edinburgh.

Access information: There are three steps into the building from pavement level. All toilets facilities are accessed by steps. The toilets located closest to our ground level have three steps down to access.

V 322 G E4

3 Bristo Place, EH1 1EY

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B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information

Assembly Checkpoint is Fringe's premier venue for cabaret, music and more. The venue is located inside an old church and exudes warmth and charm. There is a bar inside the upstairs venue and further drinking and refreshments options downstairs.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Large flight of 26 stone steps up to the performance venue, which is on the first floor.

Assembly George Square S

B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information.

Assembly Gordon Aikman Theatre, The Box and The Crate are perfectly located next to Assembly George Square Gardens and Studios for pre or post-show refreshments. The Theatre is a purpose-built venue seating up to 500 and The Box and The Crate are intimate 74-seat studios, all hosting an array of world-class shows. The Cubicle, a purpose-built immersive venue, is located behind the Gordon Aikman Theatre.

Assembly George Square Gardens S

V 3 G E4

George Square, EH8 9LH

B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information.

Assembly George Square Gardens becomes the beating heart of the Fringe each August, with a real festival atmosphere. Come enjoy spectacular circus, hilarious comedy, stunning cabaret, raucous music or an enchanting children's show in one of our beautiful Spiegeltents. The Gardens are the perfect spot for coffee in the mornings, afternoon cocktails or refuelling on delicious gourmet street food and enjoying drinks in the evenings.

Assembly Hall S

2 Roxburgh Place, EH8 9SU B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information. Assembly Roxy is our year-round home and is a beautifully converted former church in Edinburgh's Old Town, housing three theatre spaces and a Snug bar inside. Outside on Roxburgh Place, the Roxy garden provides a spacious seating area with a bar and box office to soak up the Festival atmosphere.

Assembly George Square Studios S

V 17 G E4

George Square, EH8 9LH

B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further

Located opposite the Assembly George Square Gardens entrance and next to Assembly George Square Theatre. The five Studios have some of the best audience facilities on the Fringe, with comfortable modern seating. The indoor Studios Bar has plenty of sofas and freshly prepared hot and cold meals. The Flick at Underground and the new immersive venue The Cubicle at Buccleuch Place are also found here.

see assemblyfestival.com for further information.

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The magnificent venue atop the Mound is the most prestigious venue on the Fringe and hosts the finest circus, music, comedy, dance and family shows. Bar and box office facilities on site.

Assembly Murrayfield Ice Rink S

V 388 G F1 Riversdale Crescent, EH12 5XN

B 0132 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information

Located next to Murrayfield Stadium and an easy bus or tram ride from the city centre.

Assembly Rooms S

V 20 G C4 54 George Street, EH2 2LR B 0131 623 3030 · Please see assemblyfestival.com for further information

This classic building in the heart of the New Town is now the centre of a fantastic festival hub, hosting some of the finest theatre, comedy and music from around the world. The Assembly Rooms hosts three spaces indoors: the Music Hall, Ballroom and Drawing Room, with a Spiegeltent (The Bijou) and a studio spaces (Front Room) outside on George Street.

Bedlam Theatre S

V 49 G E4

11b Bristo Place, EH1 1EZ

B 0131 629 0430 · 12:00 – 01:00.

I 0131 629 0430 · www.bedlamfringe.co.uk

Bedlam Fringe returns with another exciting programme of theatre, dance and comedy. Uniquely located in a converted neo-gothic church at the heart of the Fringe, Bedlam Theatre is the year-round home of the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. Come watch one of our shows, or sit down for a drink or snack in our cosy Fat Cat Café.

Accessible toilet.

Benet's Gallery S

V 312 G F6

31 Montague St, EH8 9QS

B 0131 226 0000

Birch Tree Gallery S

V 525 G B3

23a Dundas Street, EH3 6QQ

B 0131 556 4000 · Tue – Fri: 10:15 – 18:00, Sat: 10:15 – 16:00

I www.birchtreegallery.co.uk

Birch Tree Gallery exhibits fine-crafts, paintings and original (hand-inked) prints. It primarily focuses on artworks that have roots in nature – whether in materials, inspiration or thematic elements. The gallery mostly displays works by artists residing in Scotland or inspired by the Scottish landscape.

Blackflowerstudio S

V 426 G F5

7 Rankeillor Street, EH8 9JA

B 0131 226 0000

I 07762 216760

Small intimate space for pop-up art exhibitions.

Access information: Access by relatively narrow public stair. Exhibitions

Blackwell's Bookshop

V 133 G E5

53-62 South Bridge, EH1 1YS

B 0131 622 8218 · Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:00, Saturday 09:00 – 18:00, Sunday 12:00 – 18:00

I 0131 622 8222 · www.blackwells.co.uk

Brewhemia S

V 90 G D4

1A Market Street, EH1 1DE

B 0131 226 9560

I 0131 226 9560

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V 6 G E3

Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ

B 0131 581 5555 · Venue box offices open daily until late.

I www.CtheArts.com

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The bars in Brewhemia showcase a fantastic selection of bespoke cocktails, tank beers, artisan gins, whisky and prosecco. Our kitchen serves up fresh, local produce from breakfast till late evening with a range of healthy options, light bites and signature offerings. What better way to start your day than with a visit to the cafe with its daily pastries, specialty coffee and incredible ambiance.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Broughton High School S

Edinburgh's oldest bookshop – browse over 150,000 titles over three floors of converted Georgian townhouses and visit our dedicated Scottish Room or relax with a coffee in our cafe.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Spoken Word Bowie, Cambo & All the Hype – An Evening with John Cambridge 232

BlundaGardens: BlundaBus & Magical SpiegelYurt S

V 212 G E5

Potterrow Port (Underpass), EH8 9AA

B 0131 226 0000 · Mid-afternoon (when we get up) until 03:00. I www.blundabus.com

The BlundaGardens is home to the BlundaBus and the Magical SpiegelYurt: intimate performance spaces that are the creative heart of the Fringe! Next to Potterrow Underpass on South College Street, it's a venue full of clowns, storytellers and comedians that's open throughout the Fringe. Great food and the Piano Bar is open until 03:00 too.

Book Lovers' Tour Departure

V 361 G D4

Outside The Writers’ Museum, EH1 2PA

B 0131 226 0000

Events

Boteco do Brasil

V 516 G E4

47 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB

B 0131 220 4287 · 10:00 – 17:00

I 0131 220 4287 · www.botecodobrasil.com

In Brazil, Boteco is the friendly neighbourhood bar with lively music and atmosphere, and that’s exactly where our inspiration comes from, the traditional botecos of Rio de Janeiro. You can enjoy a refreshing Caipirinha – our signature drink and an essential part of any Brazilian celebration – or sample the infamous 'urban' menu of the streets from our delicious tapas menu.

Access information: Accessible toilet. There a stairs to access our venue downstairs. But, we would be happy to carry any wheelchair down those stairs so everyone can attend the shows.

V 318 G B1

29 East Fettes Avenue , EH4 1EG

B 07415 082493 · If we miss your call we will call you back. Tickets available on the door.

Broughton High School, Edinburgh is located in the heart of the city near Stockbridge, easily accessible via public transport with parking available nearby. Situated opposite the iconic Fettes College, the school-turned-performance venue offers level access throughout with accessible WCs and four blue badge parking spaces. Local bus routes include the 113, 24, 29, 43, 47, X37, X56, X59, X60 and X61. Find out more on their website: www.broughton.edin.sch.uk.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. Level access throughout.

Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church

V 329 G B4

12 Bellevue Crescent, EH3 6NE

B 0131 226 0000

Broughton St Mary’s is located in the buzzing New Town area and is easy access from the city centre.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

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V 21 G D4

Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW B 0131 581 5555 · Venue box offices open daily until late. I www.CtheArts.com

From reimagined classics to the very latest new performance, discover the undiscovered at our original, unfettered Royal Mile festival venue. Experience nightly conversations, live music, cabaret. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 32nd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.

Access information: One low step on access to ground floor foyer, leading to level access to box office, bar and toilets. Stair-lift with folding chair to upper floors. Unadapted WCs on ground floor. On-street blue badge parking bay outside 14 Johnston Terrace.

From bardic breakfasts to music, dance, circus: we showcase the uplifting, unsettling, side-splitting, thought-provoking at our new festival hub. Free film and digital screenings. Courtyard café-bar. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 32nd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.

Access information: Access courtyard and church spaces via slight ramp to courtyard at 26 Lauriston Street. Access main house, studio and accessible toilet via level entrance to halls at 30 Lauriston Street. There is level or slight ramp access to all auditoria and to all public areas of the venue. Adapted WC located adjacent to main house performance space.

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V 50 G D4

Celtic Lodge, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, EH1 2PS B 0131 581 5555 · Venue box offices open daily until late.

I www.CtheArts.com

Unleash your imagination at our unique sixteenth-century Royal Mile venue. Captivating children’s shows. Energetic ensemble theatre. Dazzling dance. Masterful musicals. Powerful physical performance. Spellbinding storytelling. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 32nd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.

Access information: There are 25 steps up into this venue. One full flight of stairs and one quarter-flight of stairs up from street level, approx 800mm wide at narrowest. For accessibility information and assisted bookings and to request assistance at the venue in advance, please call the C venues accessline on 0131 581 5552, or email the access team at access@cvenues.com.

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Online venue

B 0131 581 5555

I www.CtheArts.com

Our award-winning digital home for theatre, physical performance, circus, dance, opera, musicals, music, cabaret, spoken word, storytelling, children’s shows, talks, film, video, visual and performance art. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 32nd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.

Access information: The venue is an online venue showing digital work. Information about the programme is available on our website, www.CtheArts.com. The website has been designed to be as accessible as possible. Performances include some shows with a major visual component (eg dance, mime, circus, physical theatre) which may be suitable for those with restricted hearing, and some shows with a major aural component (eg spoken word, radio plays, music). Some shows may be close captioned.

Cabaret and Variety

Chansons:

and Stories from Piaf, Brel and Me 16

Doom and Glitter: A Tribute to Tom Waits 19

Joshou

Physical Theatre and Circus

161 Verse 167

Events

Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers and Clowns 171

Musicals and Opera

Dreams of Peace and Freedom: The Streams of Natural Law 221

Theatre Call Mr Robeson – A Life, with Songs 251

Canongate Kirk S

Crescent House S

V 109 G A4

13 Claremont Crescent, EH7 4HX

B 07768 270704

I 07768 270704 · www.crescenthouse.scot

A boutique bed & breakfast, venue and event space and also sometimes a film and TV location. The Georgian A-listed arthouse is part of a crescent in Edinburgh's world-famous New Town in a vibrant neighbourhood.

Exhibitions

Star Stripe Skyscape

Deaf Action S

V 498 G B4

49 Albany Street, EH1 3QY

B 0131 556 3128 · 09:00 – 18:00

I 0131 556 3128 · www.edinburghdeaffestival.co.uk

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V 48 G E5

Central Mosque S

50 Potterrow, EH8 9BT

B 0131 226 0000

I www.edmosque.org

Edinburgh Central Mosque and Islamic Centre is the largest mosque in Edinburgh, located in the middle of the capital city. It was opened in 1998, and it remains one of the few purpose-built mosques in Scotland.

Access

0 Accessible toilet.

Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point) S

V 199 G D4

253 High Street, EH1 1YJ

Charlotte Chapel S

Deaf Action, the first formally constituted deaf charity in the world and located in the heart of Edinburgh at Albany Street. Deaf Action are thrilled to open their doors once again as a venue for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Our listed building consists of a converted church and a bar/café area for those who want to enjoy a performance with a drink and a snack.

information: 8 Accessible toilet.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre S

V 468 G E3

34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF

B 07789 003346

I 07789 003346

With four event rooms and the stunning Penthouse with panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline, we’re located within walking distance from both Waverly and Haymarket train stations and just 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport.

Dovecot Studios S

V 198 G D5

10 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT

B 0131 550 3660 · 10:00 – 17:00

I 0131 550 3660 · www.dovecotstudios.com

Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Occupying a former Victorian bath house, Dovecot offers an exciting exhibition and events programme, a shop presenting the best in contemporary Scottish design, and the Dovecot Café offering the best in seasonal food and drink. Access information: Accessible toilet.

City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police

Dundas Street Gallery S

V 256 G C3

6a Dundas Street , EH3 6HZ

B 0131 226 0000 Open-plan art gallery with dedicated access.

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Coburg House Art Studios S

V 69 G LEITH B2

15 Coburg Street, Leith, EH6 6ET

B 0131 226 0000

I www.coburghouse.co.uk

Coburg House Studios is a warehouse with a character art deco frontage in Leith, only a 10-minute bus ride from the city centre. Artists first started moving into the building in the 1990s and today the four floors provide studios for 70 artists and makers. It also has a substantial art gallery area at the front of the building. Buses: 7, 14, 10 and tram.

Craigmillar Park Church

V 638 G H6

2 Craigmillar Park, EH16 5LZ

B 0131 226 0000

Craigmillar Park Church has one of the best Parish halls in Edinburgh.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

and

Dynamic Earth

V 315 G D6

Dynamic Earth, EH8 8AS

B 0131 550 7800 · Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:30

I 0131 550 7800 · www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Dynamic Earth is a five-star visitor attraction, learning service and events venue.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.

Music Planetarium Lates: Dark Side of the Moon 205

Edinburgh Central Library S

V 462 G D4

7-9 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG

B 0131 226 0000

Transforming one of Edinburgh's oldest libraries into a stunning Fringe venue, Edinburgh Central Library will become a magnificent new space for live music this year. A partnership with Edinburgh-based Tinderbox Collective, the venue is a celebration of a new initiative getting musical instruments into public libraries across Scotland.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

B 0131 226 0000

I www.edinburghfestivalguides.org

The meeting point for walking tours.

Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus S

V 373 G H1

Colinton Road, EH10 5DT

B 0131 226 0000

Edinburgh

V 130 G B3

0 Accessible toilet.

Photographic Society

68 Great King Street, EH3 6QU

B 07846 476494 · 10:00 – 17:00

I www.edinburghphotosalon.org

A dedicated exhibition hall which hosts the Edinburgh International Salon and other photographic exhibitions, which doubles as a lecture hall for the rest of the year.

Access information: It should be noted that the downstairs galleries are only accessible by stairs. The International Exhibition is on the ground floor.

Exhibitions

159th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography

Edinburgh Playhouse S

V 59 G B5

18-22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA

B 0333 009 6690 · Opens 2.5 hours before show time.

I 0131 524 3324

174

Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest seated theatre in the UK and the 'favourite stage in Scotland' (Billy Connolly) with a capacity of over 3,000! Over the years the theatre has played host to the world's biggest and most successful musicals, legendary bands, artists and comedians.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet. We have up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in row M of the circle – please contact the venue’s access telephone booking line: 0333 009 5399 (calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge) or email edinburghaccess@theambassadors.com for specific information and booking. We would recommend the rear circle if you are able to transfer from your wheelchair, although please note that there are one or more steps involved. Our only level seating is with our wheelchair positions. Please contact us if you need further information. We can store wheelchairs in the circle bar during the performance if you are transferring.

Cabaret and Variety

Forth on the Fringe

Comedy Daniel Sloss: CAN'T

Edinburgh Ski Club S

V 208 G C3

2 Howe Street, EH3 6TD

B 0131 226 0000

Eric Liddell Community S

V 235 G H2

15 Morningside Road, EH10 4DP

B 0131 447 4520 · 09:00 – 21:00

I 0131 447 4520 · www.ericliddell.org

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The Eric Liddell Community is a registered charity. The core work of the Eric Liddell Community is a specialist day-care service for people with a diagnosis of dementia and a variety of projects which offers services for carers. Access information: Accessible toilet.

Children's Shows

Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat 34

Events

Living Proof: Stories of Hope and Recovery from Chronic Pain 171

Frankenstein Pub S

V

IV Bridge, EH1 1EN

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 622 1818 · www.frankensteinedinburgh.co.uk

Frankenstein is a unique, themed venue in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Spans three floors, each with its own bar and offering a great menu cooked fresh to order. In the evening the venue transforms into a great party space with live DJs and a late licence. Cabaret

French Institute in Scotland

V 168 G D4 West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF

B 0131 285 6030

I 0131 285 6030 · www.ifecosse.org.uk

S

The Institut français d'Ecosse has been a historic Edinburgh Festival Fringe partner since opening in 1946. Our "Vive le Fringe!" programme highlights exceptional live performance from French and European artists and delivers events in conjunction with the International Festival, the Book Festival and the Art Festival. Featuring fine dining and family-friendly shows, our stunning venue in the heart of the Old Town is an unmissable attraction for Fringe audiences.

Fringe Online S

West end bar and restaurant with live music. Open seven nights with spectacular auditorium above for plays, theatre and ceilidhs.

Gilded Balloon @ The Queen's Hall S

V 72 G F5

85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG

B 0131 226 0000

Gilded Balloon at The Queen's Hall.

Access information: Accessible toilet. We have sensory kits available for customers to use during their visit.

Gilded Balloon at the Museum S

V 64 G E4

Lothian Street, EH1 1HB

B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00.

I www.gildedballoon.co.uk

Gilded Balloon at the Museum opened in 2016. Containing the 210-seat, fully wheelchair accessible auditorium (entrance from Lothian Street), Gilded Balloon showcases the very best in comedy, theatre, music and children's shows.

Access information: Accessible toilet. For further information about accessibility at Gilded Balloon venues email accessibility@gildedballoon. co.uk

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose S

V 24 G D5

3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT

B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00

I www.gildedballoon.co.uk

With seven accessible performance theatres and a stunning large bar and event space, Patter Hoose quickly became the must-visit venue at the festival following its launch in 2019. This fabulously pink venue hub is situated across the road from the Museum on Chambers Street, just a stone’s throw away from Teviot and Bristo Square.

Access information: Accessible toilet. All bars and venues can be accessed by stairs or a building lift. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival if you require assistance or need to be entered into a venue early. For further access information about Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose visit our Accessibility Page: www.gildedballoon.co.uk/accessibility or email accessibility@gildedballoon.co.uk.

Galerie Mirages S

Gilded Balloon Teviot S

V 14 G E4

Teviot Row House, EH8 9AJ

B 0131 622 6552 · Phone bookings 10:00 – 20:00

I 0131 622 6555 · www.gildedballoon.co.uk

An exciting, vibrant, neo-gothic mini-castle housing nine performance spaces and six bars. A must for all Fringe-goers. A massive mini-Fringe under one roof, this iconic venue has spawned the best of the best on the Fringe!

Accessible toilet. For further information about accessibility at Gilded Balloon venues email accessibility@gildedballoon.co.uk.

George Watson's College S

Set in the stunning George Watson's College – a unique and historic venue – the theatre is ideally located just a short stroll from Edinburgh's city centre.

For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000

Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details

Greenside @ Infirmary Street S

Welcome to Infirmary Street! We can't wait to welcome you into our beautiful venue. We have five fantastic spaces this year showcasing the very best that the Fringe has to offer. Hope to see you there!

Accessible toilet. Our website has a tab dedicated to providing you with the most up to date accessibility information.

@ Nicolson Square S

@ Nicolson Square is set in the heart of town, seconds from the Festival Theatre, the flashing lights of Bristo Square and the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. We’re bringing our desire for creating great spaces and passion for service to the heart of the festival.

8 Accessible toilet. Venue underwent a full multimillion pound refurbishment in 2013 making the whole site accessible.

Founded in 1620, Greyfriars Kirk is an iconic building situated in the heart of Scotland's capital. It is a beautiful and atmospheric space for worship. Also with a magnificent acoustic, the Kirk is often host to many performing arts events including orchestral and choral concerts and organ recitals.

8

toilet.

Greenside @ Riddles Court

V 16 G D4

Riddles Court, EH1 2PG

B 10:00 – 23:00

I www.greensidevenue.co.uk

S

Greenside @ Riddles Court marks a new chapter in Greenside’s journey. Over the years some familiar faces such as Dame Maggie Smith and Stephen Fry have graced the stages in this venue. With three spaces, a bar and beautiful courtyard seating, Greenside @ Riddles Court is the perfect addition to our Green family.

Accessible toilet.

Holyrood Distillery

V 472 G F6

19 St Leonards Lane, EH8 9SH

B 0131 285 8973 · 11:30 – 19:00

I 0131 285 8973 · www.holyrooddistillery.co.uk

Holyrood Distillery is a working single malt whisky distillery established in 2019 in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic old town. They pride themselves on their innovative approach to distilling, inspired by Edinburgh’s rich brewing history.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Please be aware that this walking tour takes place in a busy city centre - guests are responsible for their own safety on the tour, eg crossing roads safely. Tours leave Holyrood Distillery promptly at the start time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour is due to start. This is a walking tour across the historic old town and so includes some stepped access and inclines, unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchair users. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather! For those lucky enough to look under 25, please bring ID.

House of Oz S

V 73 G F6

Kings Hall, EH8 9NZ

B 0131 226 0000

I www.houseofoz.co.uk

House of Oz (winner: Best Venue 2022) showcases the depth and breadth of Australian talent from the emerging to the veteran, in a venue with a distinctly Australian flavour. With a programme spanning genres and generations, you'll find vibrant cabaret, theatre, circus, comedy, family and late-night shows. Enjoy a bite in the courtyard bar, grab the best coffee in town or join us for a drink. Access

Accessible toilet.

V 166 G B3

105 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AB

B 0131 226 0000

V 88 G D5 Rowantree Bar, EH1 1LG B 0330 220 1212 · 10:30 – 00:30 I www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival

Accessible toilet.

Access information:

Inspace S

V 574 G E5

1 Crichton Street, EH8 9AB

B 0131 226 0000

I www.inspace.ed.ac.uk

information:

Access

Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre S

V 83 G A3

1A Clark Road, EH5 3BD

B Opens 30 mins prior to the show.

I 0131 552 2454 · www.inverleithsaintserfs.org.uk

Theatre A Midsummer Dream in Auld Reekie 287

Just Festival at St John's S

V 127 G D2 St John's Church, EH2 4BJ

B 16:00 – 21:30

I www.just-festival.org

Access

Music Sacred Arts Festival Music at St John's Princes Street 208

the

Close, EH1 1HJ

B 0330 220 1212 · 10:00 – 23:30

I www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival

Comedy Alexis Dubus: 3-Star Show 51 Bumble Me Tinders! 66 Frank Lavender: Be Funny 85 A Night of the Mind 121 Scotland's Best Comedians at the Fringe 137 Music Endless Sunset Oblivion 191 Theatre Better Days 247

Just the Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre S

V 27 G E4

86 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QA

B 0330 220 1212 · 10:30 – 00:30

I 0330 220 1212 · www.justthetonic.com/edinburgh-festival

toilet.

Access information: Accessible

Just the Tonic at The Mash House S

Krua Thai Cookery School S

V 376 G H6

19 Liberton Brae, EH16 6AQ

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 664 3036 · www.kruathai.co.uk

Krua Thai is located 2.7 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Parking: preferably further up the hill or in Orchardhead Road. Buses: no. 7, 37,47,67 ask the driver to stop at the first bus stop at the bottom of Liberton Brae.

108 Theatre Journey to the West 278 ICON GUIDE S Staffing best practice @ Hearing loop @ Accessible parking

0 Visual Impairment: please book in advance to help us organise better facilities and staff to look after your guide dog.

information:

Lady Haig's Poppy Factory S

V 347 G A3

9 Warriston Road, EH7 4HJ

B 0131 226 0000

We are a supported business that only employs disabled ex-servicemen and women. We manufacture all items for the Scottish Poppy Appeal and make and sell Remembrance Wreaths throughout the UK. Car parking is available in the Poppyscotland car park accessed via Logie Green Road. All attending will be directed from the car park to the venue by Poppyscotland staff.

Access

0 Accessible toilet.

Laughing Horse @ 32 Below S

V 442 G E5

32b West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DD

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 662 1757 · www.freefestival.co.uk

A basement craft beer bar located in Edinburgh City Centre, huddled away on West Nicholson Street underneath the Pear Tree and bounteous with amazing beers. There are free shows all day and night, and the venue is linked to the Pear Tree and Counting House which offer six more stages of free shows between them. It's an amazing hub of free Fringe entertainment. Open 11:00 – 03:00.

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire S

V 338 G D5 36-38 Blair Street, EH1 1QR

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 247 4704 · www.freefestival.co.uk

The candle in the middle of two burning ends. A patchwork quilt of fair-trade coffees, light bites and magazines will get you through the day. It all begins to unravel again with a night-time tapestry of cocktails, craft beers and fine tunes – and a huge variety of free Fringe shows. Open 12:00 – 23:00

Access information: Accessible toilet. Accessible WC on ground floor bar, no accessible WC in performance spaces.

Laughing Horse @ City Cafe S

V 85 G D5

19 Blair Street, EH1 1QR

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 220 0125 · www.freefestival.co.uk

Decked out as an authentic American Diner, The Caf has earned a reputation for being jam-packed with local legends, friendly staff and great music since the early 80s. Located between the Royal Mile and the Cowgate. Food is served from 09:00 – 22:00 every day with free Fringe shows throughout the day (and night!). Venue rooms are fully air conditioned and kids are allowed on the premises until 22:00. Open 11:00 – 00:00

information: Accessible toilet.

Horse @ Bar 50 S

Located within the four-star A&O Edinburgh Hostel, Bar 50 is a bar and restaurant offering three rooms of Free Fringe shows, drinks and tasty, locally sourced pub grub in laid-back, modern and stylish surroundings, an outdoor beer garden and balcony beer terrace. Open 09:00 – 00:00.

Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly S

V 414 G E3

52 West Port, EH1 2LD

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 228 4543 · www.freefestival.co.uk

Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is Edinburgh's longest standing cocktail bar where guests can enjoy a variety of original drinks as well as countless classic cocktails. A beautiful hidden space located just off of the end of Grassmarket, with a rich history of Fringe shows, and performances of free and Pay What You Can shows right throughout the day, all week, except

Open 12:00 – 02:00.

Access information: The main bar has an accessible toilet, though the performance space is up four steps

Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys S

V 289 G E4

7 Merchant St (off Candlemaker Row), EH1 2QD

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 225 2002 · www.freefestival.co.uk

An Irish bar with a difference – we're actually Irish! Located just off Edinburgh's famous Grassmarket, Dropkick Murphy's gives you a real experience of what an Irish bar is meant to be. Live music at night, major sports on big screens and our great craic assured – plus free shows here throughout the Fringe from 12:00 – 22:00, with the bar open until very late afterwards! Strictly over-18s only.

Laughing Horse @ Eastside S

V 164 G C3

51a George St, EH2 2HT

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 226 2275 · www.freefestival.co.uk

Eastside brings the five boroughs of NYC to life with its neighbourhood dive bar charm. Featuring a mixture of serious and playful cocktails, street art by local artist and Brooklyn native, Gerry Kapinski, music influenced by the streets of NYC and Brooklyn. Fringe shows run here during the day, with DJs playing late night until 5am through the Fringe plus live music at the weekends. Open 12:00 – 05:00.

Laughing Horse @ EliminateTheImpossible.com S

Online venue

B 0131 226 0000

I www.EliminateTheImpossible.com

Start your adventure online, and keep track of the clues via WATSON (The Worldwide Tracking System online Network). But venture out into and around Edinburgh, solving the mystery and Eliminating the Impossible all around the city. Our venue is every part of the city, or it could be. Is it? You need to discover this. There will be hills, this is Edinburgh.

Laughing Horse @ Home Bar S

V 106 G F3

69 Home Street, EH3 9JP

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 228 3664 · www.freefestival.co.uk

Edinburgh’s Hidden Gem. Step into our Home. A unique local neighbourhood bar situated in the heart of Scotland’s Capital City. Our stenciled exterior offers a warm welcome into our plush, new bar – and head downstairs to see free-entry Fringe shows here all day throughout the Fringe from lunchtime to late night.

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Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey S

V 153 G E5

14 Drummond Street, EH8 9TU

B 0131 226 0000 · 12:00 – 17:00

I 0131 556 1961 · www.freefestival.co.uk

An easy-going hangout with a back room with sofa seating and afternoon movies. With a selection of board games and an array of movies, there’s plenty to do besides drink at the Brass Monkey. However, the drinks alone, which are cheaper than usual and come with a student discount, keep the bar busy and the Free Fringe Festival shows fill the cinema room and games room each

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia S

V 245 G D2

15 Charlotte Lane, EH2 4QZ

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 629 1818 · www.freefestival.co.uk

The Cocktail Mafia is an Edinburgh cocktail bar on Charlotte Lane in the heart of the West End. Popular for extraordinary cocktails. A hidden gem serving a huge list of cocktails, while you enjoy the perfect art deco surroundings, along with free-entry Fringe shows every day from 16:00 until very late. Open Sunday – Friday 17:00 – 01:00; Sat 12:00 – 01:00.

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House S

V 170 G E5

38 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DD

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 667 7533 · www.freefestival.co.uk

The Counting House has been a free venue for over a decade, and is one of the largest free venues in Edinburgh, with six rooms between this venue and its sister venues 32 Below and The Pear Tree every day from 10:00 to 03:00. There's a massive outdoor courtyard, four bars, a full restaurant food selection and giant outdoor screen. What better place could you hang out during the Fringe?

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree S

V 257 G E5

36 West Nicholson Street, EH8 9DD

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 667 7533 · www.freefestival.co.uk

The recently refurbished Pear Tree offers a huge selection of free shows throughout the day: comedy on its indoor stage all day and music on the outdoor stage – a huge courtyard with outdoor bars and barbecue to enjoy your Fringe days and nights in. The venue is also linked to the Counting House and 32 Below which boast six more theatres between them. Open 11:00 – 03:00.

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull S

V 332 G E2

161 Lothian Road, EH3 9AA

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 228 5558 · www.freefestival.co.uk

We welcome you to The Raging Bull, an Edinburgh cocktail bar famous for its coffee cocktails. Our cosy bar is inspired by the eccentric yet goodnatured fellow, who has become accustomed to drinking his cocktails in comfortable and stylish surroundings. So expect rustic walls, marble tables, natural foliage and walls adorned with pictures of the handsome Bull when you visit us, plus free Fringe shows downstairs daily. Open Sun –Thurs 16:00 – 01:00, Fri – Sat 13:00 – 01:00

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters S

V 272 G D4

139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 622 6802 · www.freefestival.co.uk

Edinburgh’s premier party venue and the central Free Fringe hub. Four rooms of free shows running throughout the day and night, and a buzzing and vibrant courtyard in the centre of the Cowgate. The Three Sisters boasts a wide variety of food and drinks, with plenty of space to relax during the day and party throughout the night until 05:00! Shows run from 10:00 – 02:00.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap S

V 259 G C3

112 Hanover Street, EH2 1DR

B 0131 226 0000 · 11:00 – 00:00

I 0131 225 2022 · www.freefestival.co.uk

Your go-to venue for craft beer in the city centre, featuring a great selection across all styles of beer from local breweries and further afield. Serving hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, burgers and great pub grub – with performances of Free Fringe comedy shows every day from 12:00 – 21:00. Open 11:00 –

An intimate venue on the first floor of Le Monde with 100 seats. Up close and personal performances in a fabulous air-conditioned venue with full bar and restaurant facilities. Located on George Street in the heart of the New Town, very close to Assembly Rooms and St Andrew's Square.

324 G LEITH C2

Leith Community Pottery

V 372 G Leith C3

Pottery CIC, EH6 7LU B 07505 113836

I 07505 113836 · www.thepotterofleith.co.uk

This is a working pottery, producing high temperature, reduction-fired stoneware. It is a fully equipped, professional studio, housing one of the only working reduction kilns in Edinburgh and visitors to the exhibition will be able to view the making processes in progress on the day of their visit.

Leith Depot S

V 214 G LEITH C2

138-140 Leith Walk, EH6 5DT

B 0131 555 4738 · 12:00 – 03:00

I 0131 555 4738 · www.leithdepot.com

LifeCare

V 524 G B1

2 Cheyne Street, EH41JB

B 0131 226 0000

LifeCare centre is the community hub of the charity, LifeCare Edinburgh who provide services for older people in Edinburgh and community activities. Access

Accessible toilet.

Loretto

V 512 G E6

School Theatre S

1-7 Linkfield Road , EH21 7RE

B 0131 226 0000

I www.thebrunton.co.uk

Loretto Theatre is situated within the grounds of Loretto School in Musselburgh. The Theatre is accessed from Millhill not from Linkfield Road. The entrance gate is opposite the turnstiles for Musselburgh Racecourse and opens 30 minutes before start time. What3Words location is fear.march.broker – do not use the postcode for directions.

Access

Lyceum Roseburn S

V 400 G E1

29 Roseburn Street, EH12 5PE

B 0131 226 0000

The Lyceum’s workshop in Roseburn.

Theatre

Horizon Showcase: FORGE 273

Mansfield Traquair Centre S

V 262 G B4

15 Mansfield Place, EH3 6BB

B 07940 914140 · See mansfieldtraquair.org.uk.

The Mansfield Traquair Centre is a restored church building containing the world famous Phoebe Anna Traquair murals.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Exhibitions

Phoebe Traquair Murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre 176

Marchmont St Giles Church S

V 589 G H4

Marchmont St Giles Church, Kilgraston Road, EH92DW

B 0131 226 0000

Marchmont St Giles.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. We are a dog friendly space - so all pooches are welcome with well behaved owners.

Mayfield Salisbury Church S

V 11 G H6

18 West Mayfield, EH9 1TQ

B 0131 226 0000

Mayfield Salisbury is a vibrant church in Newington, on the south side of Edinburgh. Performances take place in the Church Hall, a modern space at the rear of the church. There is ample on-street parking nearby, together with good bus links.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass (Lothian Street Side) S

V 583 G E5

Potterrow Underpass on the Lothian Road side, intersection of Lothian Street, West College Street, South College Street, EH8 9AA

B 0131 226 0000

Meeting point at Potterrow Underpass near Potterrow student accommodation. Events

Meeting Point at Appleton Tower, Crichton St S

V 636 G E5

33 Crichton Street, EH8 9LE

B 0131 226 0000

=Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus

Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours 160

Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door) S

V 364 G E5

13-29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT

B 0131 226 0000

I 07954 401824

Meeting point is to the left side of the Festival Theatre building as you face it from the street, by the Festival Café side door, in the gap between the Festival Theatre and the City Restaurant.

Events

Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour 170

Meeting Point at Main Entrance to Scottish Parliament

V 454 G D6

Horse's Wynd, EH99 1SP

B 0131 226 0000

Events

WanderWomen Mindfulness and Adventure 173

Meeting Point, East Princes Street

Gardens

V 595 G D4

South Side of Scott Monument, Next to the Pavementology Exhibition, EH2 2EJ

B0131 226 0000 Meeting point.

Spoken Word

Pavementology

Monkey Barrel Comedy S

V 515 G D5

9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR

B Open from 11:00 until close at our Barrel Bar (12 Blair Street – MB4).

I www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com

Monkey

V

Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop

V 298 G F4

In between The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh, EH8 9LD

B 0131 226 0000

Walking tour meeting point.

Comedy

Silent Disco Dance Tours by Silent Adventures 140

236

Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer in 2022. Fourteen award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). Three time Scottish Comedy Awards winner. “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!”

9 Hunter Square, EH1 1QW

B Open from 11:00 until close at our Barrel Bar (12 Blair Street – MB4).

I www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com

Located on Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a fantastic programme of shows from The Tron for the first time in 2023. Shows will run from noon until late every night of the Fringe. See monkeybarrelcomedy.com for more information. Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe.

Musselburgh Racecourse S

V 510 G E6

Linkfield Road, EH21 7RG

B 0131 653 5245 · Ticketing is online or by phone via The Brunton. I 0131 653 5245 · www.thebrunton.co.uk

Musselburgh Racecourse is firmly established as one of the UK's most stylish racecourses, offering award-winning facilities in a five-star visitor attraction located only six miles from Edinburgh with excellent transport links and on street parking.

0 Accessible toilet.

National

V 222 G D3

The Mound, EH2 2EL

B 0131 624 6200 · 10:00 – 17:00

I 0131 624 6200 · www.nationalgalleries.org

The National is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet.

National Museum of Scotland S

V 179 G E4

Chambers Street, EH1 1JF

B 0300 123 6789 · 10:00 – 17:00

I 0300 123 6789 · www.nms.ac.uk/scotland

Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology, and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National Museum of Scotland.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet.

Level entrance to the museum via the main entrance to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street. Lifts are available to all floors. Wheelchairs are available on loan at no charge – ask at the Information Desk on arrival. There is a variety of seating throughout the museum and a cloakroom. Adapted toilets are available and many have baby changing units and changing benches.

Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) S

I www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com

Located on Niddry Street, between the Royal Mile and Cowgate, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents another fantastic programme of shows from The Hive. Shows will run from 12:00 – 22:00 across its two rooms. See monkeybarrelcomedy.com for more information. Monkey Barrel

is in

heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe.

Northesk Parish Church S

V 517 G C6

16 Bridge Street, EH21 6AG

B

I www.thebrunton.co.uk

North Esk Church has a special atmosphere with lovely acoustics that work really well for solo recitals, chamber music and larger ensembles, as well as other music styles. It is just over the road from The Brunton in Musselburgh.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Music Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: André Cebrian, Flute and Irene Alfageme, Piano 210

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Maximiliano Martin, Clarinet and Scott Mitchell, Piano 210

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Su-a Lee, Cello and Hamish Napier, Piano, Flute and Voice 210

Novotel S

V 188 G E3

80 Lauriston Place, EH3 9DE

B 0131 226 0000

Light, airy, comfortable room with unreserved seating at tables, cabaret style. Full food menu available. Full bar.

Accessible toilet.

Ocean Terminal S

V 374 G LEITH A1

Drive, EH6 6JJ

B 0131 226 0000

Old Saint Paul's

V 267 G D5

63 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH

B 0131 226 0000

I www.osp.org.uk

Church S

Historic Anglican church in the Catholic tradition, one of the original homes of Scottish Episcopacy, founded in 1689. The hidden gem of the Old Town, with numerous features of architectural and artistic interest. Father Willis organ. Descriptive leaflets available. Open daily 08:30 – 17:45 to visit, or for peace and stillness. Access

Accessible toilet.

On Top of Arthur's Seat S

V 354 G E6

On Top of Arthur's Seat, EH8 8ED

B 07704 863286

I www.barryferns.com

On top of Arthur's Seat.

Access information: It is inaccessible to people who could not walk up a hill.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall S

V 195 G LEITH D2

36 Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG

B 0131 226 0000

I www.outoftheblue.org.uk

Vibrant arts centre in the historic Drill Hall in Leith, Edinburgh. Studios, café, performances, meetings, exhibitions, markets.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Events

Outhouse S

V 99 G B5

12a Broughton Street Lane, EH1 3LY

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 557 6668 · www.outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk

Popular city centre bar promoting local products as well as worldwide beers, wines and cocktails in a uniquely friendly environment. Close to the Playhouse, the Outhouse is situated down a lane off Broughton Street. We boast a beer garden and quality music, showing local artists and excellent shows during the Fringe. It's a hidden gem the locals want to keep to themselves! 18+ only. Dog friendly. Open Mon – Thurs 17:00 – close, Fri – Sun 15:00 – close.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Please contact venue at info@ outhouse-edinburgh to discuss specific access needs

Cabaret and Variety

The Sassy Belle Cabaret

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'78 Things I Don’t Want to Tell You About the Love of My Life 240

Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar S

V 217 G E4

34 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE

B 07803 475688

I www.edinburghsaintsandsinners.co.uk

To find Greyfriars Bobby's Bar from the Royal Mile, turn left onto George IV Bridge, continuing until you reach a railing and the Greyfriars Bobby statue on the right-hand side. The bar is just behind the statue, on Candlemaker Row.

Palmerston Place Church S

V 254 G E1

12 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AA

B 0131 226 0000

Modelled on Saint-Sulpice in Paris, this splendid church dates from 1875 and is in the heart of the West End. A magnificent yet intimate internal space ideal for music concerts, featuring a fine Wells-Kennedy organ built in 1992.

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Panmure House S

V 305 G D6

4 Lochend Close, EH8 8BL

B 0131 451 8520 · 10:00 – 17:00

I 0131 451 8520 · www.panmurehouse.org

Panmure House is the final remaining home of philosopher and 'father of economics' Adam Smith. It is a category-A listed building of national cultural significance to Scotland, rescued and restored by Heriot-Watt University as a modern hub of economic and social debate and research.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Please feel free to call 0131 451 8521 if you have any questions regarding accessibility.

Paradise in Augustines S

V 152 G E4

41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL

B 0131 510 0022 · Phone 12:00 – 20:00 / Counter from 30 minutes prior to the first show.

I 0131 510 0119 · www.paradise-green.co.uk

Paradise Green is at the heart and soul of the largest arts festival in the world, presenting a wide range of top-quality performances. Visit our beautiful and friendly venue, relax with a drink from our snack bar before your performance and soak up the true atmosphere of the Fringe. Access information: Accessible toilet.

Paradise in The Vault S

V 29 G E4

11 Merchant Street, EH1 2QD

B 0131 510 0022 · Phone: 12:00 – 20:00. In-person sales from 30 minutes prior to the day's first show.

I 0131 510 0119 · www.paradise-green.co.uk

Paradise Green is at the heart and soul of the largest arts festival in the world, presenting a wide range of top-quality performances. Visit our beautiful and friendly venue, relax with a drink from our snack bar before your performance and soak up the true atmosphere of the Fringe.

Accessible toilet.

Paradise Palms S

V 46 G E4

41 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB

B 0131 225 4186 · 11:00 – 03:00.

I 0131 225 4186 · www.theparadisepalms.com

Part the velvet curtains at 41 Lothian Street and roll on into Paradise Palms, the dusty jewel in the heart of Edinburgh, opposite Bristo Square and Potterrow. At any given hour on any given evening, the Palms will be your neon-lit dive bar, your bustling diner, your gin-soaked theatre… whatever pops your cork.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans

V 357 G D5

212 Cowgate, EH1 1NQ

B 0131 226 0000

Bannermans is one of Edinburgh's premier live music venues, located in the heart of the historic Old Town. A proven firm favorite with locals and tourists for many years now. Open from 12:00 – 01:00 every day, apart from Sundays when we open at 12:30. No under 18s. www.bannermanslive.co.uk

Cabaret

PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth

V 156 G D5

29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG

B 0131 226 0000.

The Banshee Labyrinth is a teeming pub that is said to be Scotland's most haunted pub. Three performance spaces, three bars, one open from 12:30 – 05:00. Over 18s only. www.thebansheelabyrinth.com Cabaret

PBH's Free Fringe @ Brewdog Doghouse

V 603 G D5

5 New Street, EH8 8BH

B 0131

PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Lothian

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V 102 G E2

50 Lothian Rd, EH3 9BY

B 0131 226 0000

Located in the old Clydesdale Bank building on Lothian Road Festival Square. During the Edinburgh Fringe we will be providing Free Fringe shows everyday, 25 taps of craft beers, an amazing menu, and an outside seating area.

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PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar

V 161 G D5

Niddry Street, EH1 1LG

B 131 226 0000

This popular bar hosts great PBH Free Fringe comedy in the arch cave every day during the Fringe. Between shows, you can watch live big screen sports or simply enjoy the bar banter with beers. Open 10:00 – 03:00. Over-18s only.

Comedy Achtung!! The Germans Are Coming!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin

V 227 G D6

65 Canongate, EH8 8BT

B 0131 226 0000

Situated near the foot of the Royal Mile, this traditional bar offers a wide selection of PBH Free Fringe shows daily. Kilderkin also boasts one of Edinburgh's finest selections of rums with over 100 to choose from. Our handmade, stone-baked pizzas are available until 02:00. Open Monday –Saturday 11:00 – 03:00, Sunday 12:30 – 03:00. Over-18s only.

Access

Accessible toilet.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends

V 96 G D4

71 Cowgate, EH1 1JW

B 0131 226 0000

Legends, formerly known as Opium, is an alternative bar and nightclub and Edinburgh's longest-running dedicated rock venue. Open seven days a week until 05:00, Legends offers the very best in alternative entertainment. From "rockaoke" to live bands. During the Fringe we host a wide selection of top, five-star PBH Free Fringe comedy. Over 18s only.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room

V 276 G D4

9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE

B 0131 226 0000

PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait

V 78 G D5

232 Canongate, EH8 8DQ

B 0131 226 0000

In the heart of the Royal Mile, the Canons’ Gait Bar, restaurant, ground floor and basement Cellar Bar – the original Free Fringe Venue for PBH’s Free Fringe Comedy. Children welcome before 21:00.

PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms

V 171 G B5

23-24 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA

B 0131 226 0000

Buzzing, unpretentious gay club over two levels with bars and dance-floor. Every day during the Fringe we host several five-star PBH Free Fringe shows, bespoke cocktails and international beers. Open 11:00 – 05:00. Kitchen open every day until 22:00. Children welcome before 21:00.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar

V 221 G C3

61a Frederick Street, EH2 1LH

B0131 226 0000

Fingers Piano Bar is an institution established in the early 1980s. During the Fringe, Fingers turns into one of the best cosmopolitan venues in Edinburgh. An experience not to be missed! No disabled access. Open 14:00 – 05:00. Age restriction 18+. Cabaret and Variety

Part of The Liquid Room and offering two fantastic, separate stage rooms and beer garden music bar. The venue can be accessed from 9 Victoria Street. The Annexe and Warehouse Rooms will feature a wide and varied selection of PBH's Free Fringe comedy, cabaret and music acts everyday during August from 11:00 – 01:00.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim

V 100 G D5

3 Robertsons

B 0131 226 0000

Pub with a service area made from recycled materials, including old suitcases and recycled 1930s cinema seats. Continuing the sustainable ethos, Pilgrim features locally sourced craft beers, premium spirits and health foods. During the Fringe, we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe shows in our side room. Open 11:00 – 03:00. Over 18s only.

PBH's

V 148 G E5

@ Southsider

3-7 West Richmond Street, EH8 9EF

B 0131 226 0000

A friendly neighbourhood bar with a great choice of craft, cask beers, wines and spirits, friendly staff and a delicious new menu. Last orders during Fringe: 03:00. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH's Free Fringe shows in our function room from noon to midnight.

PBH's

V 160 G A6

17 Iona St, Leith, EH6 8SG

B 0131 226 0000

PBH's Free Fringe @ Subway

V 56 G D4

69 Cowgate, EH1 1JW

B 0131 226 0000

Movement nightclub is in the heart of the capital's nightlife. The club boasts a capacity just short of 500 and is one of the hot spots in its location. Every day, during the Fringe, we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe comedy. Open 11:00 – 05:00. Over-18s only.

PBH's Free Fringe @ The Street

V 239 G C5

2b Picardy Place, EH1 3JT

B 0131 226 0000

A lively and trendy gay-friendly cafe-bar venue. Situated over two floors for eating, drinking and dancing. Now open until 03:00. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe shows in our function room from 12:00 – 00:00. Over-18s only.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms

V 68 G C4

West Register Street, EH2 2AA

B 0131 226 0000 · Counter sales 12:00 – 01:00.

The Voodoo Rooms is an award-winning entertainment venue with a cocktail bar and restaurant. Opulent and grand, its 1860s interior has recently been given a new contemporary skin. The Speakeasy, Ballroom and Space 3 will be used during the festival by some of the best PBH's Free Fringe performers on the cabaret and comedy circuit.

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies

V 158 G D5

4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL

B 0131 226 0000

Whistlebinkies is a late-night bar open until 05:00 during the Fringe. A popular viable alternative for any nocturnal drinkers wishing to avoid the clubs. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe comedy shows in our back room from 12:00. Over-18s only.

Planet Bar S

V 429 G B5

6 Baxter's Place, EH1 3AF

B 0131 226 0000

Pleasance at EICC S

V 150 G E2

150 Morrison Street, EH3 8EE

B 0131 556 6550 · In Person: 30 minutes before the first show, 15 minutes after the final show. Phone: 10:00 – 18:00.

I 0131 556 1513 · www.pleasance.co.uk

Join us in the heart of Edinburgh's West End for theatre, dance, music and comedy. The best of the Fringe awaits in the city’s most luxurious venue, where brilliant bars and cafés join a stellar line up of world renowned artists.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet. All performance spaces are accessible. Customers with access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue in advance and to make themselves known to a member of the team upon arrival to access lifts. A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk with EICC access information here: www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/disability-access.

Pleasance Courtyard S

V 33 G E5

60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ

B 0131 556 6550 · In person: 09:30 – 23:30. Phone: 10:00 – 18:00.

I 0131 556 1513 · www.pleasance.co.uk

The Pleasance’s famous cobblestone Courtyard has been entertaining festival audiences since 1985 and is considered by many to be the very heart of the Fringe. Come join us for the best comedy, theatre and children's shows at 'the centre of the cultural universe' (Scotsman).

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet. A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk. Customers with access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue in advance and to make themselves known to a member of the team upon arrival.

Pleasance Dome S

V 23 G E4

1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL

B 0131 556 6550 · In person: 10:00 – 23:30. Phone: 10:00 – 18:00.

I 0131 556 1513 · www.pleasance.co.uk

The Pleasance Dome is at the very centre of the now famous Bristo Square, featuring the very best comedy and theatre. With great bars and cafes, including our sunny outdoor plaza, come soak up the legendary Pleasance atmosphere throughout the day and stay for the fun late into the night. Access information: 8 Accessible toilet. All performance spaces are accessible. A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk.

Port O'Leith Boxing Club S

V 331 G A3

Unit 3, 83 Craighall Road, EH6 4RR

B 0131 226 0000

Port O'Leith Boxing Club is Scotland's newest and most exciting boxing gym. Housed in a state-of-the-art facility and currently servicing over 250 members, the gym is equipped with the best in modern training equipment with complimentary café area.

Angry Snatch: A Reclamation Job in 15 Rounds 243

ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall S

V 26 G F5

1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL

B 0131 560 1580 · From 10:00 until 15 minutes after the start of the day's final show.

Roundabout is our tourable, in-the-round, 167-seater auditorium that flat packs into a lorry and pops up all over the country. You might find it in on a football pitch in Coventry, on the Margate seafront, or by a lake in Poole. Roundabout also regularly sits in the Summerhall Courtyard during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, hosting a jam-packed programme.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh S

V 314 G C3

11 Queen Street, EH2 1JQ

B 0131 225 7324 · Monday – Friday 10:00 – 16:30

I 0131 225 7324 · www.rcpe.ac.uk/skin

The Physicians' Gallery is a free public exhibition space which is part of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Our exhibitions are based on the wealth of historical medical material which the College has collected over the last 300 years.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh S

V 593 G E2

30B Grindlay Street, EH3 9AX

B 0131 248 4848

I 0131 248 4848 · www.lyceum.org.uk

The Lyceum Studio is a bespoke venue created in the theatre company’s own rehearsal space to provide an intimate and unique performance setting.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet.

Ryrie's Bar

V 501 G E1

1 Haymarket Terrace, EH12 5EY

B 07740 026308

I 07740 026308 · www.ryries.bar

Ryrie's Bar, which sits next to Haymarket Station, is a beautiful, recently restored landmark Edinburgh pub (established between 1862 – 1906). It boasts fine original features and has a great reputation for cask ale served in the original ground floor Public Bar. Our elegant upstairs Cocktail Bar / Dining Room is transformed into a live blues venue for 10 days during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sacred Heart Church S

V 163 G E3

28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ

B 0131 226 0000

Scottish Arts Club

V 310 G D2

24 Rutland Square, EH1 2BW

B 0131 226 0000

A fine elegant Georgian building in the peaceful surroundings of Rutland Square at the West End of Princes Street for members and guests interested in all aspects of the arts and creative industries.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley

V 438 G D5

3-5 St Mary's Street, EH1 1TA

B 0131 226 0000

I www.scottishcomedyfestival.com

The Waverley Bar is located off the High Street, where it turns into the Canongate. As the name of the bar suggests it is a minute's walk from Waverley Station. Established since the fifties as a prominent venue for rising stars in the folk world (vintage poster and photos of banjo-playing Billy Connolly and the Humblebums adorn the wall), with an ambiance that seems to have little changed.

Access

Accessible toilet.

Scottish Storytelling Centre S

1SR B 0131 556 9579 · 10:00 – 20:00 I 0131 556 9579 · www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the world's first purpose-built centre for the live art of storytelling, situated in the heart of Edinburgh's High Street. The Netherbow Theatre, Storytelling Court and Library spaces host live storytelling, dance, music, theatre, children's events and exhibitions, alongside the Haggis Box Café and bespoke bookshop. In 2018 it was awarded Best Performing Arts Venue at the Sunday Herald Culture Awards.

Shillinghill Studios S

V 244 G H6

EH23 4SH B 01875 830328

I 01875 830328

Studio and art gallery in converted 19th-century church in the historic village of Temple, Midlothian.

Access information: 0 Old building without specific wheelchair access. Exhibitions Alison Kinnaird: Art in Glass – The Flitting 174

V 77 G D5

50 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG

B 0131 650 2600 · Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 17:00. Hall open 30 mins before each performance.

I 0131 650 2600 · www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk

St Cecilia’s Hall is home to The University of Edinburgh’s collection of musical instruments, which ranks among the world’s most important collections of musical heritage. On display are over 500 objects from around the globe which showcase the beauty and development of five centuries of musical instruments.

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by the Castle S

St Cuthbert's Church

V 122 G D2

5 Lothian Road, EH1 2EP

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 229 1142 · www.stcuthberts-edinburgh.uk

The historic Parish Church of St Cuthbert's sits at the very heart of Edinburgh, on Lothian Road near the junction with Princes Street (opposite the Caledonian Hotel), adjacent to public transport and the Castle Terrace car park. It has two superb performance spaces and fine acoustics.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. Level access on ground floor. Lift access to Lindisfarne Room. No wheelchair access to gallery.

Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn

V 178 G E3

18-20 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU

B 0131 226 0000

I www.scottishcomedyfestival.com

Situated in the Grassmarket, the heart of historic Old Edinburgh, and serving food and drink all day long, The Beehive Inn comprises a main bar on the ground floor and a comfortable and relaxing restaurant and bar on the first floor. Our two dedicated 50-seat performance spaces, presenting some of the best homegrown comedy at the festival, are on the first and second floors. Access

St Andrew's and St George's West, George St S

V 111 G C4

13 George Street, EH2 2PA

B 0131 225 3847 · From half an hour before each performance. I 0131 225 3847 · www.stagw.org.uk

A beautiful, easily accessible 18th century New Town church, which hosts a variety of musical performances – from soloists to choirs, instrumentalists to small orchestras and bands in all musical genres: classical, folk, jazz, songs from the shows, opera, world music. Enjoy light lunches and snacks in the Undercroft cafe, or sit and admire the delightful Georgian interior.

Accessible toilet.

St Giles' Cathedral S

V 187 G D4

High St , EH1 1RE

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 226 0674 · www.stgilescathedral.org. uk

Founded in the 1120s, St Giles' Cathedral was the home of the Scottish Reformation. It is Scotland's National Cathedral, making it an important and notable venue; it is situated at the heart of the Royal Mile. Open Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00; Saturday 09:00 – 17:00;

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St Johns – West End Fair S

V 127 G D2

Corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd, EH2 4BJ

B 0131 226 0000

I www.3d2d.co.uk

The Fair is staged in the grounds of the church in clusters of marquees and open air stalls – linked together by an ingenious system of walkways. The 120+ makers, artists and designers present each day sell only their own work.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

St John's Church

V 127 G E3

1A Lothian Rd, EH1 2AB

B 0131 226 0000

Accessible from Blue door on Princes Street directly opposite McDonald's burger bar.

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Flickering Seasons 264

St Mary's Cathedral

V 91 G D1

23 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AW

B 0131 225 6293

I 0131 225 6293 · www.cathedral.net

St Peter's Church

V 439 G F6

Lutton Place, EH8 9PE

On Lutton Place in Newington, this beautiful Gothic church is a new Fringe venue hosting unusual shows and focusing on the community. A small handful of performances – curated by Mark Watson – will launch the venue this year, before a full-scale unveiling in 2024.

St Vincent's S

V 197 G B3

St Vincent Street, EH3 6SW

B 07901 782482

I 07901 782482 · www.stvincentschapel.org.uk

St Vincent’s is in Edinburgh’s northern New Town on its border with Stockbridge, and immediately opposite William Playfair’s much larger St Stephen’s. A Gothic gem, St Vincent’s was built by the brothers John, William and James Hay of Liverpool and opened in 1857. It remains a busy Scottish Episcopal (Anglican) church and also has a particular interest in classical and other music and the sacred arts throughout the year.

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Summerhall S

V 26 G F5

1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL

B 0131 560 1581 · From 09:00 until 15 mins after the start of the day's final show.

I 0131 560 1580 · www.summerhall.co.uk

Set in the iconic former Veterinary College, Summerhall's programme is packed full of exciting and challenging theatre, dance, visual art and music from across the world and Scotland for people of all ages. Delicious food and drink is served in The Royal Dick bar plus al fresco bars and street food in our vibrant and buzzing courtyard. There is a café open all day too. Full programme available at summerhall.co.uk.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet. We are committed to making your visit to Summerhall an enjoyable experience and we are working to make our venue as accessible as possible. The building is B-listed and is over one hundred years old and not all of our spaces are fully accessible.

If coming into Summerhall using the main entrance please be aware that there are nine steps up to reception and the steps do not have a handrail. Our step free access is through the side entrance on Summerhall Square. The Royal Dick Bar and Restaurant is situated to your right as you come in (with a ramp at the rear of the bar) and there is a ramp directly ahead of you that leads to the Reception, Box Office, Shop and Café and our accessible venues.

Although there is no on-site parking at Summerhall, especially during the Fringe, there is parking using either pay and display machines or single yellow line spaces on Summerhall Square beside our step free access. Please be aware that this street is a dead end, and quite short and therefore parking there can be quite competitive.

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This grand building, distinguished by its three spires, filled with art and music, and surrounded by gardens and trees, is an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End. Host to numerous recitals and concerts which take full advantage of the beautiful acoustic. The Song School is decorated with vibrant murals by Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet.

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St Mary's Catholic Cathedral

V 86 G C5

61 York Place, EH1 3JD

B 07901 782 482

I www.edinburghsacredartsfestival.org

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, also known as St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Edinburgh. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh and the mother church of Scots Catholicism. The cathedral church is located at the east end of New Town in the city centre.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Music

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral 208

St Michael and All Saints S

V 95 G E3

26 Brougham Street, EH3 9JH

B 0131 226 0000

I www.stmichaelandallsaints.org

St Michael and All Saints (Scottish Episcopal) welcomes all to participate in its services, which are in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. The church choir is one of the best in Edinburgh, and you will be able to be an observer or participant in our Sunday High Masses during the Fringe.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Exhibitions

Sacred Arts Festival Visual Art at St Michael and All Saints 176

Music

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St Michael and All Saints 208

St Ninian's Hall

V 230 G B1

40 Comely Bank, EH4 1AG

B 07599 928 440 · 19:00 – 22:30

I www.edinburghtheatrearts.com

St Ninian's Hall hosts the Edinburgh Theatre Arts group and creates a uniquely intimate theatre venue. Find us only one mile north-west of the city centre. 50 yards to the east of the junction of Comely Bank Road, Orchard Brae and Crewe Road South, opposite Flora Stevenson Primary School.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

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Making History by Stephen Fry 284

Stockbridge Ceramics S

V 135 G B2

76 Henderson Row, EH3 5BJ

B 07769 580877

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Stockbridge Church S

V 317 G B2

7b Saxe Coburg Street, EH3 5BN

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 332 0122 · www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk

Situated in the heart of vibrant Stockbridge, ten minutes walk from city centre. Stockbridge Church is an attractive Grade-B Georgian listed building. A magnificent space which has a flexible stage, a balcony with a splendid church organ and separate halls.

information: 8 Accessible toilet.

Stramash S

V 342 G D5

207 Cowgate, EH1 1JQ

B 0131 623 4353 · 15:00 – 20:00

I 0131 623 4353

My days! Stramash live music bar Edinburgh – where to start… well, it’s massive. Massive stage, massive bands, massive sound, big, bouncing dancefloor filled with lovely big smiles. There’s excellent live music on every night of the week and free entry from 18:00 – 05:00 throughout the Fringe 2023.

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We have lift access to some of the First Floor spaces and the Basement spaces. Further information about individual spaces and shows can be obtained from the Box Office. If you would like more information about the accessibility of particular shows, or if you wish to arrange a familiarisation tour of the venue prior to the festival, please contact us by phone on 0131 560 1581 or by email on info@summerhall.co.uk.

Our staff are here to help and if there is anything you need assistance with please do not hesitate to ask.

For Fringe tickets visit edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000

Booking fees apply, see page 07 for details

The Biscuit Factory

V 173 G LEITH C1

4-6 Anderson Place, EH6 5NP

B 0131 629 0809 · 09:00 – 21:00

I 0131 629 0809 · www.biscuitfactory.co.uk

The Biscuit Factory was built in 1947 by Crawfords Biscuits and the warehouse which was home to them for 20 years still sits proudly between Anderson Place and Bonnington Road Lane, along with our sister building the Soap Works - an ex soap and chemical factory from the early 1900s. It is now home to 32 creative businesses who together make a significant contribution to the culture in Leith.

Access information: As we are an old building under conversion, we unfortunately only offer disabled access to the ground floor. If you have special access requirements then please contact the office prior to booking. There is access straight from street level and our ushers are available to help with any requirements.

Comedy Leith Comedy Festival Presents...

Summerhall (Offsite) @ Institut Français d’Ecosse S

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Summerhall (Offsite) @ The LifeCare Centre, Stockbridge S

V 524 G B1

2 Cheyne Street, EH4 1JB

B 0131 226 0000

Summerhall @ Deans Community High School S

V 386 G H1

2 Eastwood Park, EH54 8PS

B 0131 226 0000

Horizon Showcase. Swimming pool.

Téte-a-Téte Photo Studio S

V 348 G D5

52 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NE

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 558 2881 · www.teteatetefoto.com/blog

The workspace of Téte-a-Téte Foto in Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh.

The A Club at the Merchants Hall

V 112 G D4

22 Hanover Street, EH2 2EP

B 01241 830770 · 09:00 – 17:00 weekdays

I www.arbikieclub.com

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Edinburgh Academy

V 70 G B2

42 Henderson Row, EH3 5BL

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 624 4919

The Lost

V 443 G D5

1A Barrie's Close, EH1 1RF

B 0131 226 0000

Edinburgh's most recently uncovered underground venue, the Lost Close was originally the vault for the first purpose built bank in Scotland, before being turned into a prison for roughly 200 years, and is now home to a host of different shows and experiences.

The Mother Superior S

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V 626 G LEITH C2

96-98 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB

B 0131 554 5280 · 09:00 - 16:00

A small intimate style venue with a gothic style. A feel of old historic Edinburgh and Leith's links to whisky. It holds up to 40 people. It has it's own bathroom downstairs for customers. Cabaret

The Edinburgh Academy is centrally located in the New Town, with ample off-street parking and refreshments available 30 minutes before every performance. The venue has several spaces including its Performing Arts Centre and Main Hall.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.

The Jazz Bar

V 57 G E5

1a Chambers Street, EH1 1HR B 0131 226 0000 I 0131 220 4298 · www.thejazzbar.co.uk

This stylish basement bar is Edinburgh's coolest, multiple award-winning, year-round live music venue, with a crammed programme of multi-genre music and Fringe shows running all day, every day, from 13:00 – 05:00. As well as all the independent Fringe shows hosted by the venue, you’ll hear the bar’s excellent music, with great jazz, funk, acoustic, blues and rocky

The Nomads Tent S

V 142 G F6

21 St Leonard's Lane, EH8 9SH

B 0131 662 1612

I 0131 662 1612 · www.nomadstent.co.uk

A warehouse of tribal art. OpenTuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 17:00, Sunday 12:00 – 16:00, closed Mondays.

The Old Dr Bells Baths S

V 177 G LEITH B2

121 Great Junction Street, EH6 5JB

B 07743 074770 · 08:00 – 00:00

I 07743 074770 · www.theolddrbellsbaths.com

The Old Dr Bells Baths has been re-invented. Built in the Victorian era, The Old Dr Bells Baths is a much loved listed building located in the heart of Leith. Now the renovated site is open as a multi-purpose venue hosting a range of events including weddings, live music events, office parties and many more.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

The Queen's Hall S

V 72 G F5

85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG

B 0131 668 2019 · 10:00 – 14:00 then 90 mins ahead of evening shows until just after the act is on stage.

I 0131 668 2019 · www.thequeenshall.net

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A visit to The A Club is an amazing experience, an occasion to enjoy a fantastic mix of live music shows, whilst enjoying some delicious Arbikie cocktails. Throughout August you can relax and unwind whilst enjoying some of the world’s top shows of pop, jazz, folk and rock music. In the heart of Edinburgh, The Merchants’ Hall is just off Princes Street and walking distance from Waverley Railway Station.

Accessible toilet.

The Liquid Room

V

G D4

9c Victoria Street, EH1 2HE

B

226 0000

The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity venue situated on Clerk Street in the Southside of Edinburgh. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979. It now plays host to all types of live music and comedy, and presents approximately 200 performances every year.

Access information: Accessible toilet. We have sensory kits available for customers to use during their visit.

Sadowitz proudly presents... Last Year's Show! 100

Music

Beth Nielsen Chapman 184

Chartered

V 615 G D2

First Floor Boardroom, EH2 4DR

B0131 226 0000

The Boardroom on the first floor of the offices of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at 10 Charlotte Square will be the hub for the Green Home Festival. The Green Home Festival will run from 14 – 18 August as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Royal Oak S

V 309 G E5

1 Infirmary Street, off South Bridge, EH1 1LT

B 0131 226 0000Tickets available on the door after 15:00.

I 0131 557 2976 · www.royal-oak-folk.com

Edinburgh's key folk hub, the hospitable Royal Oak is a traditional bar frequented by musicians, enthusiasts and regulars in for a blether. 18+ licence restriction.

The Royal Scots Club S

The Scottish Parliament

V 511 G D6

The Scottish Parliament, EH99 1SP

B 0131 348 5200 · 10:00 to 17:00

I www.parliament.scot/WPP

The Scottish Parliament building.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet. The event taking place at the Parliament is a photography exhibition which will be captioned. There will also be information available on request.

Exhibitions

World Press Photo Exhibition 2023 177

The Sheraton Grand Hotel S

V 229 G E2

1 Festival Square, EH3 9SR

B 0131 477 7755

I www.matchpointhospitality.com

Access information: 08 Accessible toilet.

The Stables at Prestonfield S

V 105 G H6

Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, EH16 5UT

The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 S

Phone lines close at 20:00.

Across the road from the world famous Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1), Stand 3 is one of the largest venues in the Stand family, presenting fabulous productions in a superb large theatre space with its own bar. Stand 4 is an intimate studio with exciting Fringe debuts. Venues accessible through courtyard at basement level.

The venue has unreserved seating prior warning and early access is required sold out shows are very cramped

The Saltire Society Headquarters S

V 456 G D5

22 High Street, EH1 1TF

B 0131 556 1836 · 09:00 – 21:00

I www.saltiresociety.org.uk

We always have seating at events, latecomers may need to stand if an event is oversubscribed. If you need to sit, please arrive early, and if you have a preference on where you are seated please call or email the office in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs. We encourage all speakers and events organisers to use microphones at events with more than 15 guests.

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet. We always have seating at events, late comers may need to stand if an event is oversubscribed. If you need to sit, please arrive early, and if you have a preference on where you are seated please call or email the office in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Our seats have back support but no armrests. We do have office chairs we are happy to put out, please get in touch in advance and we'll sort that out. Please be aware that these are wheeled. We do not currently have a hearing loop but we are looking into funding this currently.

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City

Corps S

V 405 G D5

1 East Adam Street, EH8 9TF

B 0131 667 4313 · 11:00 – 17:00

I 0131 667 4313 · www.facebook.com/TheSalvationArmyFringeEvents

Edinburgh City Corps is The Salvation Army church in the heart of the city. Light refreshments will be available 14 – 18 August from 11:00 – 17:00. Afternoon teas will be served from 13:00 – 17:00 on 21 – 26 August. Quiet space and free refreshments available during the day for Fringe performers and staff from 07 August.

information: Accessible

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society S

V 182 G C3

28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 220 2044 · www.smws.co.uk/venues/28_Queen_Street,_Edinburgh

Georgian townhouse.

Access information: Accessible toilet. Pip Hills Room (3rd floor) not accessible to guests with disability (steep stairs).

The Scottish Gallery

V 308 G C3

16 Dundas Street, EH3 6HZ

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 558 1200 · www.scottish-gallery.co.uk

B 0131 662 2310

I 0131 662 2305

A hidden gem nestled in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, set in the 20 acres of private grounds of Prestonfield House, a stunning five-star hotel like no other, where peacocks strut through topiary and manicured lawns and Highland cattle graze. Prestonfield is a lush oasis of calm, yet only minutes away from the madding crowd... only in Edinburgh!

Access information: 0 Accessible toilet.

Events

The Fringe at Prestonfield: Hosted by Christopher Biggins 171

The Stand Comedy Club S

V 5 G C4

5 York Place, EH1 3EB

B 0131 558 9005 · 03 – 28 Aug, 10:00 – 21:00. Phone lines close at 20:00.

I 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk

Scotland's original and world famous purpose-built comedy club, The Stand, is not only at the heart of the Fringe, but open all year round. Playing host again to impressive comedy bills, it's not to be missed. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with cabaret-style seating and standing room. All tickets are general admission and the venue is a mixture of seating and standing. First come, first served, queuing advised.

Access information: The venue has unreserved seating and standing room so prior warning and early access is required. Sold out shows are very cramped.

The Stand Comedy Club 2 S

V 5 G C4

16 North St Andrew Street, EH2 1HJ

B 0131 558 9005 · 04 – 29 Aug, 10:00 – 23:00. In-person box office available, tickets sold on door before shows. Phone lines close at 20:00.

I 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk

Round the corner from Stand 1, our little sister club is in its 21st year hosting the latest comedy talent. This intimate studio space is situated in a large, Georgian-style first floor drawing room. The venue is fully seated and has a separate bar and waiting area. For customers with access needs, the first floor is accessible by a steep flight of steps only. This venue is fully seated.

Access information: The venue is all seating prior warning and early access is required. Sold out shows are very cramped.

Comedy

Eddy MacKenzie and Liam Farrelly: Little and Large 79

Gareth Mutch: Belter 86

Gavin Webster – You Cannot Say Nowt These Days 87

Mary Bourke: 200% Irish 114

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Established in South St David Street, Edinburgh by Aitken Dott in 1842 as Gilders, Framers, and Artists' Colourmen, the firm, as it does today, also exhibited and sold work by the leading Scottish artists of the day. The Scottish Gallery has a monthly programme of contemporary and historical exhibitions and also specialises in national and international applied arts.

Exhibitions

Wonder Women

177

Philipp Kostelecky: Daddy’s Home 128

Robin Grainger: An Audient with Robin Grainger 133

Seymour Mace Does Drawring 138

The Stand’s New Town Theatre S

V 7 G D3

Freemasons' Hall, EH2 3DH

B 0131 558 9005 · 03 – 28 Aug, 11:00 – 23:00 (Fri – Sat 23:30).

On-site, in-person box office; box office phone lines close at 20:00.

I 0131 558 9005 · www.thestand.co.uk

The Stand's New Town Theatre is heralding in a new Fringe age of outstanding comedy, spoken word, theatre, music and interactive gameplay in the New Town area! Situated in the beautiful Freemasons' Hall, built in 1913 on George Street, between Assembly Rooms and Charlotte Square, the New Town Theatre is a must-visit destination. A beautiful Fringe venue with well-equipped and comfortable theatre spaces.

The Three Sisters S

V 272 G E5

139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS

B 0131 226 0000

The world-renowned bar, courtyard, events space and live entertainment venue housed in a former historic brewery sight famed for its non-stop party atmosphere. Access

The Tree of the Dead S

V 213 G D4

Next to St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, EH1 1RE

B 0131 225 9044 · 10:00 – 22:00

I 0131 225 9044 · www.cityofthedeadtours.com

Tree with City of the Dead plaque, outside St Giles' Cathedral shop on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

The VAB Lab® HQ S

V 261 G H4

The Vic, 35 The Brae, EH26 0QU

B 0131 226 0000

An old Victorian pub repurposed into private studios and exhibition space. 'The Muscle Shoals of Midlothian' (Grapevine). The VAB Lab® operates from the lounge bar in partnership with the Cyan Sub™ digital media team. www.vablab.com

The Voodoo Rooms S

V 68 G C4

19a West Register Street, EH2 2AA

B 0131 556 7060 · 12:00 – 01:00

I 0131 556 7060 · www.thevoodoorooms.com

The Voodoo Rooms is a multi-purpose, award-winning entertainment venue, bar and restaurant with three performance spaces and five bars.

Theatre Big Top S

V

G E2 Festival Square, EH3 9SU

B 08717050705 · 09:30 – 21:30

I 08717050705 · www.gandey.com

Purpose-built tented cabaret structure. Audience sits at cabaret tables, show performed on a proscenium arch stage, fully carpeted with hot food and licensed bars available.

toilet.

theSpace @ Niddry St S

V 9 G D5

Niddry Street, EH1 1TH

B 0131 510 2384

I 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com

Right in the middle of it all in the best location and part of our Royal Mile hub (10 theatres) we present two very special spaces, offering an array of new and established work – from theatre to musicals, dance, comedy and music, a real feast for all. The buzzing courtyard bar adjacent to the venue offers audiences pre and post-show drinks and an unrivalled Fringe experience. Access

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall S

The modern festival's smartest multi-space destination venue. The ultimate powerhouse of live performance, offering a pulsating programme of diverse and inclusive work from every genre possible. Part of our 11-space hub at the very stylish Surgeons Quarter, well-stocked bars and great food has made this the perfect destination for audiences who tend to come and spend the day seeing a wide selection of award-winning shows from across the globe.

information: Accessible toilet. Please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding disability access.

theSpace @ Symposium Hall S

V 43 G E5 Hill Square, EH8 9DR

B 0131 510 2384 I 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com

Another high-calibre venue. Two classy spaces, alternatives to the Fringe norm, boasting the most comfortable seats in town! Wonderfully located in our 11-space hub adjacent to theSpaceTriplex and theSpace @ Surgeons Hall. A programme of music, a capella, theatre, improv, sketch and comedy and a stylish garden bar in the adjacent square. A must for all well-heeled theatre-goers.

Accessible toilet. Staff available to assist, full access via lift facilities.

Traverse Theatre S

V 15 G E2

10 Cambridge Street, EH1 2ED

B 0131 228 1404 · Times vary, but always open daily from 10:00 – 18:00 (or until show start time).

I 0131 228 1404 · www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on

The Traverse Theatre is Scotland's new writing theatre. From its conception in 1963, it has embraced a spirit of innovation and risk-taking that has launched the careers of many of Scotland's best-known writers. With two custom-built and versatile theatre spaces, the Traverse’s home in Edinburgh’s city centre is a powerhouse of vibrant new work. 'The Traverse is the festival's most prestigious home for serious drama' (New York Times). Access

Accessible toilet. Two wheelchairs available to borrow at the Traverse

theSpace @ Venue45 S

V 45 G D5

63 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH

B 0131 510 2384 · 09:00 – 23:00

I 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com

The original Fringe venue, its unique atmosphere is known in Fringe folklore. It's worth a visit just for that! Here we present new and established work from across the globe. Mid to large-scale theatre, dance, musicals, opera and music make a daily programme of quality to enjoy. Show info: thespaceuk.com. Access

theSpace on the Mile S

V 39 G

80 High Street, EH1 1TH

B 0131 510 2384 · 09:00 – 23:00

I 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com

Hugely popular Royal Mile venue located at the very heart of the festival.

Part of our Royal Mile hub of nine performance spaces. With a reputation for award-winning shows, the three smart, air-conditioned theatres offer the very best shows and entertainment at the festival. Ultra-stylish on-site bars provide the perfect way to start, or end, your night. Style and class on the Fringe. For more info see thespaceuk.com.

theSpaceTriplex S

V 38 G E5

The Prince Phillip Building, EH8 9DP

B 0131 510 2384

I 0131 510 2384 · www.thespaceuk.com

Next door to theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, theSpaceTriplex makes up part of our fabulously smart destination hub of 11 performance spaces located right at the heart of the modern Fringe and offers an unmissable platform of diverse live performance. Music, dance, theatre, physical theatre, a capella, opera, comedy and cabaret. A vibrant programme of performance, all under one roof in the most spectacular space in town.

Tynecastle Park S

V 547 G F1

Gorgie Road, EH11 2NL

B 0131 226 0000

Tynecastle Park, Football Stadium with some outdoor areas suitable for staging, plus contained indoor hospitality suites.

Access information: Accessible toilet. There will be an accessible show advertised in the listing.

Underbelly, Bristo Square S

V 302 G E4 Teviot Place, EH8 9AG B 0131 510 0395 I 0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk

Situated at the heart of the festival, Bristo Square is where you can find a variety of venues, including the magnificent McEwan Hall, presenting theatre, musicals, comedy, cabaret and family shows early 'til late.

Tipsy Midgie S

V 611 G F6

67 St Leonards Hill, EH8 9SB

B0131 226 0000

I www.tipsymidgie.com

26-seater whisky and gin drinkery. Open 17:00 – 01:00.

Underbelly, Cowgate S

0131 510 0395

0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk Running on the Fringe for over two decades, Underbelly Cowgate is home to some of the best talent and bars you can find at the Fringe. Complete with licensed bars, a café and six vivacious venues, open 'til the wee hours.

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the

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V 360 G F4 Middle Meadow Walk, EH9 9EX

B 0131 510 0395

I 0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk

Circus Hub is back on the Meadows celebrating spectacular circus and cabaret. Visit Circus Hub for two dazzling circus tents – The Lafayette and The Beauty – and a charming bar.

Access information: 8 Accessible toilet.

Welcome Edinburgh Tourist

V 306 G D4

Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PH

B 0131 557 4700 · 10:00 – 17:00

I 0131 557 4700 · www.auldreekietours.com

Auld Reekie Tours runs guided walking tours to the Vaults below South Bridge as well as the surrounding area of the Royal Mile and Old Town.

West Port Oracle S

V 75 G E3

27-31 West Port, EH1 2JA

B 0131 226 0000

University of Edinburgh Main Library

V 126 G F4 George Square, EH8 9LJ

B 0131 226 0000

I 0131 650 8379 · www.edin.ac/3sx4f9t

The planning for the George Square Library started in 1963 and construction was completed in March 1965. The Library opened two years later. The George Square Library is a (Grade A) listed building and has undergone a major redevelopment which was completed in the spring of 2013.

Access information: 08 Accessible toilet. www.accessable.co.uk/theuniversity-of-edinburgh/central-area/access-guides/library-george-square

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Valvona & Crolla S

V 67 G B5

19 Elm Row, EH7 4AA

B 0131 556 6066 · Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 20:00.

I 0131 556 6066 · www.valvonacrolla.com

Festival Fringe productions in The Little Theatre 'beyond the treasure house of salamis, cheeses, balsamic vinegars and olive oils' (Sunday Times). 'If anything makes a London-based gourmet jealous of the Scots, it is Valvona & Crolla' (Financial Times).

Access information: Hearing Aid loop within the Little Theatre space

Underbelly, George Square S

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Venue150 at EICC S

B 0131 510 0395

I 0131 510 0395 · www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk

Come and graze in George Square! Food, drink, two fantastic venues and, of course, an upside-down purple cow. If you're looking for Udderbelly, the Wee Coo and a place to soak up the Fringe atmosphere, this is the place to be.

The Venue150 at EICC listing is for our non-ticketed events only. For the full programme of ticketed events please see the Pleasance at EICC listing for the same venue. All enquiries regarding Pleasance ticketed events should be made to Pleasance.

Unique Scottish pub run by locals for locals and intrepid travellers. No-nonsense classic cocktails alongside great beer, wine and their own fresh apple juice pressed on the premises. Vegetarian hot dogs with all the trimmings and a playlist of local and international contemporary music make this homely venue a must. Newly opened sister bar to Edinburgh's iconic Paradise Palms. Open 13:00 – 03:00.

Access information: Accessible toilet.

Cabaret and Variety

Fruit Salad Airlines Presents: Jet Lag

WHISKI Bar & Restaurant S

V 246 G D5

119 High Street, EH1 1SG

B 0131 556 3095

I 0131 556 3095 · www.whiskibar.co.uk

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Multi award-winning whisky bar and restaurant midway down the Royal Mile. Fresh Scottish produce served all day. Open 09:00 – 03:00. Access information: Accessible toilet.

V 158 G D5

4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL

B 0131 226 0000

V 375 G E5

76 East Crosscauseway, EH8 9HQ

B 07814 514771

I www.whitespace76.com

Whitespace 76 is a venue right in the heart of the festival between Bristo Sq and the Pleasance. Out-with the festival Whitespace is an art gallery and performance space for contemporary art.

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V 418 G LEITH A2 Custom Lane, 1 Customs Wharf, EH6 6AL

B 0131 226 0000

YOTEL

V 572 G C2

Edinburgh S

68-73 Queen Street, EH2 4NA

B 0131 226 0000

YOTEL Edinburgh is located on Queen Street in New Town, five minutes' walk from Princes Street. Performances take place in the one-of-a-kind 360-degree events space. Pop into the atmospheric bar and lounge where cocktail classics, excellent wines and local beers are available alongside an all-day dining menu.

ZOO Dovecot S

V 198 G D5

10 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT

B 0131 356 0349 · 10:00 – 22:00

I www.zoofestival.co.uk

A new home for ZOO for a special show from Barrowland Ballet.

Accessible toilet.

ZOO Playground S

V 186 G D5

School Yards, EH1 1LZ

B 0131 356 0349 · 10:00 – 22:00

I 0131 356 0912 · www.zoofestival.co.uk

ZOO's new work hub returns with some of the most exiting performance makers in the world showcasing their small scale work across three studios. Outside enjoy the relaxing hidden courtyard bar with local beer and wonderful cocktails.

Access information: Accessible toilet. A number of shows will be offering BSL interpreted, audio described and captioned shows. Please see zoofestival.co.uk for up to date listings of these.

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Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER B 0131 356 0349 · 10:00 – 22:00 I 0131 356 0912 · www.zoofestival.co.uk

Under its iconic towers on Nicolson Street, ZOO Southside hosts a carefully curated programme of stunning international contemporary performance. Bar open every night until 02:00 with free live events. Access information: Accessible toilet. A number of shows will be offering BSL interpreted, audio described and captioned shows. Please see zoofestival.co.uk for up to date listings of these.

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Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes 49

Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons With Dragons 30

AEG Presents 69, 118

AEG Presents in association with PBJ Management 53

AEG Presents in association with UTA 89, 106

Afghanistan Is Not Funny by Henry Naylor 240

African-ish 49

Africanus World 312

Afrique en Cirque 155

AFTER ALL 155

After Shakespeare 241

After The Act (A Section 28 Musical) 216

After This Plane Has Landed 216

Afternoon Classics by ROSL Recitals 179

Afternoon with the Ladies of the Cliff Richard Fan Club, Sutton Coldfield, 1995, An 241

AGAP Theatre (Scotland) 292

Agatha Is Missing 49

Agathe and Adrien in co-production with Acting for Climate Montréal 163

Ageing Folks Telling Jokes 49

Agent November Escape Rooms 241

Agent November Escape Rooms / The Stand Comedy Club 241

Agent November: Indoor Escape

Game – Murder Mr E 241

Agent November: Outdoor Escape Game – Major X Ploe-Shun 241

Agent November: Outdoor Escape Game – Robyn Yew 241

Aglow 174

Agree to Disagree and New Celts Productions 310

Ahir Shah: Ends 50

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Alonso HS Theatre 227

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Battle Ground Drama Club 263

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Bellevue High School 230

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Brio Studios 41

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Charter Oak High School 221

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Detroit Country Day School 262

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Hickory Ridge High School 149

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i 227

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents King School 39

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School 298

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Mercy Academy Theatre 38

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents MHS SpiceRack 287

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Oak Grove High School Theatre 216

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Ocean Springs Theatre Company 221

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents PDS Theater 304

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Sotomayor Wolf PAC Theatre 272

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents St Catharines Collegiate/West Niagara Secondary School 295

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents St Francis High School Theatre 319

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents The Avondale Theatre Company 310

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents The Conservatory at The Harker School 216

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents The Woodlands High School Theater 245

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Western Center Academy 269

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents WTW Drama 154

AHSTF by WorldStrides presents Westmont High School 248

AI Jesus – Peter Bazely with Special Guest(s) 50

Aidan Greene: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Stutter! 50 Aidan Jones 50

Aidan Jones: Adult Adoption 50

Aidan Jones: The Morning After 50 Ailsa Aitkenhead 200

Dixon and Ffion Phillips 270 Ailsa Dixon, Bob Mitchell and Jackie Ross 238 Aionos 241 Aireborne Theatre 242, 308

Aitor Sorozabal and Kristina Kebet 210

Aitor Sorozabal (tenor) and Kristina Kebet (piano) 199

Al Porter: A Work in Progress 50

AL! The Weird Tribute (And How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense) 50

Alafia Ensemble 180, 186, 213

Alan Bennett’s Cocktail Sticks 241

Alan Bissett / The Stand Comedy Club 118

Alan Graham 207

Alan Turing

Alastair Savage: Scots Fiddle Old and New

Alastair Savage: The Fiddle and Robert Burns 180

Cobin Millage: Lewis Capaldi is Invited and Absolutely

Glee Club UK Adult Community Choir 195

Moore: Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty

Jacqui Smith’s For the Many Live with Mark Drakeford MS 235

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith’s For the Many Live with Peter Tatchell 235

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith’s For the Many Live with Sir Ed Davey MP 235

Iain Dale: All Talk with Alex Salmond and David Davis MP 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Harriet Harman MP 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Humza Yousaf MSP 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Penny Mordaunt MP 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Peter Hitchens and Polly Toynbee 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor 234

Iain Dale: All Talk with Wes Streeting MP 234

Iain MacDonald / Free Festival 56

91, 96, 100, 102, 106, 114, 117, 123, 129, 142, 149 Ian Crawford 47

Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer 196 Ian Miller / Mat Wills / Free Festival 44

ICTF by WorldStrides presents Calhoun Community College 294 ICTF by WorldStrides presents Earlham College Theatre Arts Department

ICTF by WorldStrides presents FreedHardeman

Jazz Bar, The 196

Jazz Emu: You Shouldn’t Have 98

Jazz Emu’s Pleasure Garden 98

Jazz Guitar Heroes 197

Jazz or a Bucket of Blood 98

Jazz Undercover: 70s Songwriters 197

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If It Ain’t Woke Don’t Fix It

from the Hood to Hollywood

If Truth Be Told

Witton (soprano), Bethan Langford (mezzo-soprano) and Dylan Perez (piano)

Wrigley and Laurence Wilson

Men Who Are Being Preserved in Oil (with Nate and Ed) 116

Men With Coconuts 116

Men With Coconuts / PBH’s Free Fringe 116

Mermaids Performing Arts Fund 249, 283, 318, 319

Merry Wanderers 287

Merryn Somerset Webb 232

Mervyn Stutter 116, 117

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe 116

Mervyn’s 30th Year Charity Gala 117

Mess of Morality, A 287

Messenger, The 162 Messhead 287

Method Vs Madness 117

#MeToo, a one-woman show 287

Michael Galligan 245

Michael Harris 187

Michael Hughes 281

Michael Kandel and Charlie Sosnick 128

Michael Nardone Edinburgh Storytellers 233

Michael Shafar / Free Festival 117

Michael Shafar – Well Worth the Chemo 117

Michael Welch 117

Michael Welch: Ethnic Reveal Party 117

Michael Worobec 176

Michael Wysong and John Lampe (New York, USA) 230

Michelle Brasier: Reform 117

Mick McNeill 117

Mick McNeill: Taking the Michael 117

Mick Perrin Worldwide 56, 65, 86, 88, 89, 108, 127, 131, 137, 143, 258

Mick Perrin Worldwide Management / The Stand Comedy Club 75

Micky Bartlett: Let Me Start from the Start 117

Micky Overman: The Precipice 117

Midnight Building 287

Midnight Show, The 117

Midnight Yurt Magick 26

Midsummer Dream in Auld Reekie, A 287

Midsummer Night’s Dram, A 172

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A 287

Miedos 287

Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

Strikes Back!, The 37

Migrant Shakespeare 287

Migrant’s Son, A 287

Mihai Tartara 44

Mihai Tartara / Free Festival 44

Mike Rice 117

Mike Rice – Hand of a Sinner 117

Miles Sisters, The 284

Millennials, The 224

Millwall Jew 117

Milly Hoddo and The Enharmonic Collective 195

Milo Edwards: Sentimental 118

Mina

Home 128

Philippa Dawson 255

Phillipe Andre Coquet 21

Phluxus2 Dance Collective 155

Phoebe Traquair Murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre 176

Phonofiddle! 266, 295

Photon StarBlaster and the Suicidal Spaceship 295

Piano Favourites 204

Piano Masterworks 2023 204

Piano Matinée: From Classical to Contemporary 204

Piano Music of Erik Satie 204

Piano Recital by Marc Corbett-Weaver 2023 204

Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré 295

Pick of the Fringe 128

Pick of the Fringe

Pickering’s Gin and The

Russell Hunter, Lyon Clerk 237 Rutene Spooner – Entertainer 27

Rutene Spooner’s Thoroughly Modern Maui 27

Ruth Hunter / PBH’s Free Fringe 135

Ruth Hunter: The Ruth is on Fire 135

RVG’s International Comedy Club 135

Ryan Lane 135

Ryan Lane: Garbo! 135

Ryan Mold / Free Festival 87

S Sachin Kumarendran: Deceit 135

Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre 161

Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral 207

Sacred Arts Festival Church Service at St Vincent’s Stockbridge 207

Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St Vincent’s Chapel Undercroft 165

Sacred Arts Festival Film at St Vincent’s Undercroft 172

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk 208

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul’s 208

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul’s Church 208

Sacred Arts Festival Music at St John’s Princes Street 208

Sacred

Ke d d i e G a r d e n s

L e i t h

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P r i m a r y S c h o o l P à i r c e / Pa r k s i d e Ta o b h n a

S c h o o l P i l r i g Pa r k

S w m C e n t r e L e i t h V c t o r a

S c h o o l L e i t h P r i m a r y

C o a l i e Pa r k L e i t h L n k s P i l r g Pa r k

A r t L e i t h S c h o o l o f L e i t h A c a d e m y

S c h o o L o r n e P r m a r y

S t a t u e J o h n R a t t r a y

P r i m a r y S c h o o l R o m a n C a t h o i c S t M a r y s L e i t h P r m a r y S c h o o H e r m i t a g e Pa r k

Laughing

Laughing

Laughing

Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey 153 E5

Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia 245 D2

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House 170 E5

Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap 259 C3

Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree 257 E5

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull 332 E2

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters 272 D4

No Venue Name Grid

164 Laughing Horse @ Eastside C2

166 Ashton Hall, Saint Stephens Stockbridge B3

166 Ian McKellen Theatre, Saint Stephens Stockbridge B3

168 French Institute in Scotland D4

168 Summerhall (Offsite) @ Institut Français d’Ecosse D4

170

at La Belle Angele D5

302 Underbelly, Bristo Square E4

304 Frankenstein Pub E4

305 Panmure House D6

Edinburgh Tourist Information Booth

of the Bank of Scotland

No Venue Name Grid

386 Summerhall (Offsite) @ Deans Community High School

388 Assembly Murrayfield Ice Rink

393 Just the Tonic

C2

329 Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church B4

331 Port O'Leith Boxing Club A3

332 Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull E2

338 Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire D5

342 Stramash D5

345 Summerhall @ Danish Consulate D1

347 Lady Haig's Poppy Factory A3

348 Téte-a-Téte Photo Studio D5

354 On Top of Arthur's Seat E6

357 Bannermans D5

357 PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans D5

358 Army @ The Fringe A4

360 Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows F4

361 Book Lovers' Tour Departure D4

364 Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door) E5

367 St Columba's by the Castle D4

372 Leith Community Pottery LEITH C3

373 Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus H1

374 Ocean Terminal LEITH A1

375 Whitespace 76 E5

376 Krua Thai Cookery School H6