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Starting at 11:15 in Bar 50 / The Garden Room

Piemageddon

Piemageddon

Childrens

Piemageddon

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 6-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 11:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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The silliest game show ever. Kids versus comedians in a head-to-head battle of wits answering wacky questions. The loser gets a custard pie and most likely so will everyone else....


Starting at 11:15 in Brass Monkey (Drummond Street) / The Cinema Room

Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse

Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse

Comedy

Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse

Comedy

Brass Monkey (Drummond Street) / The Cinema Room
AUG 6-23 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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


Starting at 11:15 in The City Cafe / Las Vegas

3's Comedy: Mornings

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
AUG 6-30 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

'Start your day off with a laugh at 3''s Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together Peter Jones, Prue Blake & Adam Knox, three of the best Australian comedians, for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. They've been seen on TV, they've been heard on the radio and they've been bumped into on public transport on the way to gigs all across the world. Knox, Muller and Jones are guaranteed to make you laugh. (Peter Jones) "One of the best up-and-coming comedians at the festival." - The Weekly Review (Prue Blake) “Comedy Panache” - Arts Hub, 2024 (Adam Knox) "You'll laugh 'til it hurts....


Starting at 11:15 in The Pear Tree / Main Room

Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 11:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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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 the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!' (Kids In Adelaide.com.au). 'It's a lovely bite-size instalment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze' (Advertiser, Adelaide). Winner – Best Kids Show, Adelaide Fringe 2023 (Weekly Award). Sold out run Edinburgh Fringe 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Get your tickets earl...


Starting at 11:15 in The Three Sisters / The Live Room

A Comedy Magic Show For Kids

A Comedy Magic Show For Kids

Childrens

A Comedy Magic Show For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 6-11, 13-16 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Raul Kohli & Thomas De Bernede return with a brand new family show that blends stand-up for kids (playing the fool while educating them about the world and inquiring all about their favourites: pepper pig, paw patrol & more!), silliness and jaw‑dropping magic into one brilliantly fun hour for kids and their grown‑ups. After a year of touring from buzzing comedy clubs in Bangkok to sold‑out rooms in Paris to kids shows in the UK, they now bring their age appropriate and interactive tricks to an early show designed especially for children and families! ★★★...


Starting at 11:15 in West Nic Records / Main Cellar

Battle of the Reefs

Battle of the Reefs

Childrens

Battle of the Reefs

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-16 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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★★★★★ “A show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious.” — Kids In Adelaide, 2025 Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and hilarious quick-witted comedian and singer friend Elaine Fellows, for a battle royale to determine which is the best Coral Reef in the world! Packed with comedy, science, music and games, plus more fascinating animal facts than you can shake a tentacle at. Come armed with your own reef facts and opinions, as this show leaves no coral unturned. WINNER: Children’s Event, Weekly Award, FW Perth...


Starting at 11:30 in Boston Bar (New Town) / Basement Bar

Charltte Fox: Work In Progress

Charltte Fox: Work In Progress

Comedy

Charltte Fox: Work In Progress

Comedy

Boston Bar (New Town) / Basement Bar
AUG 8-17 at 11:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Want Tickets - from £5

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London and LA based Comedian Charlotte Fox is back, known for her wacky off the wall energy. With a rock n roll comedy show full of hot toxic relationships, questionable life choices, and iconic near-death experiences. Join Charlotte for a 45 minute whirlwind of profanity, profundity and songs. If you're feeling out of whack this will bring you back! ***** Hilarious characters, unbelievably good voices... Fox’s non-stop energetic performance is a masterclass (One4Review) ***** 'Phenomenal' London Pub Theatres ***** 'Fox is indomitable' The Scotsman. ...


Starting at 11:30 in Brass Monkey (Drummond Street) / The Games Room

Wakey Wakey (It’s Time for Laughter)

Wakey Wakey (It’s Time for Laughter)

Comedy

Wakey Wakey (It’s Time for Laughter)

Comedy

Brass Monkey (Drummond Street) / The Games Room
AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 11:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Glaswegian comedian Stuart Nixon returns to Edinburgh with a new hour of high-energy, unpredictable comedy. A mix of stand-up and storytelling and just come to the show please it’ll be decent. “Stuart Nixon is beyond a comedy act. He’s a vibe.” — Omid Djalili “One to watch.” — Dan Benedictus, Desert Island Dicks “Genius. The most bizarre show I’ve seen at the Fringe. Awesomely bonkers yet beautifully poignant. I loved it.” — Paul Currie Audience reviews: “I highly recommend this as a hidden gem of the fringe” “I was told this show would be a blast and a must see. I was n...



Starting at 11:30 in Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

Brunch Show – Jake Patrick (WIP)

Brunch Show – Jake Patrick (WIP)

Comedy

Brunch Show – Jake Patrick (WIP)

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
AUG 6-30 at 11:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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After a sell out run in 2025 Jake Patrick is doing a Brunch show! As such he'll be wrestling with his demons before most people have had their shreddies. Expect stories of silliness, optimism and generosity....


Starting at 11:30 in The Counting House / The Ballroom

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Childrens

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 6-18, 20-24, 27-30 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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After a sell out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid’s comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect jokes, poos on pogo sticks, more jokes and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely be a time-travelling portal to the future, some farts and a live drawalong. Be there or be a dodecahedron! ...


Starting at 11:30 in The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

11.30am Show Live with Adam Morrison Jones

11.30am Show Live with Adam Morrison Jones

Comedy

11.30am Show Live with Adam Morrison Jones

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 6-30 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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It's the 11.30 am show Adam Morrison Jones has been lighting up the stand-up comedy scene for over a decade, captivating audiences with his high-energy, laugh-out-loud performances. From the charm of classic working men's clubs to the electrifying atmosphere of major rock festivals, Adam’s comedy knows no bounds. With entertainment in his blood, he delivers sharp wit and infectious energy that leave audiences craving more." Quotes 'He always brings energy and laughs' -BBC 'I really love this act' -Stephen Mulhern 'A big slice of comedy' -KM Express 'The next best thing to antide...


Starting at 11:30 in West Nic Records / Little Cellar

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 11:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

An Ethnic journey through Papadums, Scams, Hindu Gods and the secret to happiness. Aditya is the Host of the SBS Show - Comedy Karma "sure to leave you feeling positive inside" Chortle "Master of toying with the fourth wall" ★★★★★ ArtsHub “Comedy so spicy that your cheeks will be in constant pain” ★★★★ Fringefeed “Will have you laughing out of shock!” ★★★★ The Advertiser After receiving rave reviews for his first two solo shows, Aditya Gautam is touring his third and most honest solo show, in which he expl...


Starting at 11:35 in The City Cafe / Hollywood

Every Day's A School Day

Every Day's A School Day

Comedy

Every Day's A School Day

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
AUG 6-30 at 11:35 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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They say that every day's a school day, which is never more true than when you're a teacher stuck in the classroom with no obvious means of escape. Fortunately, Mark Row has discovered that it's not just the kids that can learn something valuable, as he reflects on the lessons he's learned along the way that have kept him out of trouble! Whether it's the good advice he was given by the wise people in his life, or the mistakes that he has realised never should be repeated, there is one thing that always rings true - if you're not learning, you're laughing! Razor sharp, totally original. H...


Starting at 11:45 in Bar 50 / The Alcove

101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians)

101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians)

Comedy

101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 11:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Comedians put the world to rights in panel show, 101 Rules for a Better World (by Comedians), which enjoyed a sold-out run at EdFringe 2025. Host Leslie Gold (as seen at the Comedy Store) and Producer Nick will invite different guest comedians each day to present ideas to improve the world at large - imagine the opposite of Room 101. Whether the rules are adopted is down to an audience vote each day. By the end of the Fringe we hope to have 101 of these suckers and then... well, we have plans which may or may not involve petitioning the government to adopt the best rule(s)! Basically...


Starting at 11:45 in The Counting House / The Lounge

Elliot Wengler: Jokemon

Elliot Wengler: Jokemon

Comedy

Elliot Wengler: Jokemon

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
AUG 6-16 at 11:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Elliot Wengler presents a spectacular, explosive, and personal history of the world's biggest monster-fighting franchise. Finally, after years of failing to become a Pokémon Master, he has decided to become a Jokémon Master! With jokes for all 150 of them! In a show bristling with colours, costumes and utter chaos, this is THE show. Let's catch 'em all, all over again, in joke form. Malcolm Hardee Comic-Originality Award-Nominated 2024. "Likeable performer with nice ideas" - Broadway Baby...


Starting at 11:55 in The City Cafe / Nineties

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Comedy

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
AUG 6-16 at 11:55 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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Daft laughs and character comedy parodying a TV show that hasn't been on the air in 15 years. TV Presenter Donald McGinty sets sail with his award-nominated show (Best Poster Design - Brighton Fringe 2024). This show has everything; a surprisingly earnest bit about the environment, a vaguely satisfying dramatic arc and a very niche reference to the TV show Neighbours. It's a light hearted, light entertainment show that's surprisingly dark for its time slot, with jokes about the seaside, seagulls and c-list celebrities. Watch this and Donald promises you'll never drown again. Just don't for...



Starting at 12:00 in Bar 50 / The Snug

The Midlife Mind Flip

The Midlife Mind Flip

Comedy

The Midlife Mind Flip

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Snug
AUG 6-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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What was your rock bottom? Divorce? Redundancy? Cancer? Sharon VS can relate. She’s done it all - in the same year. And this Edinburgh regular is spilling the tea. Hilarious and poignant, Sharon turns life’s curve balls into a rip-roaring rollercoaster of confessional stand-up comedy. Tinder swiping on silver foxes, bizarre business conferences, finding out you’re queer? Should life really be this exciting in your 50s?? Sharon’s debut solo show is unsparing, honest and wildly optimistic. A guide to finding more joy in life by daring to be a little more free....


Starting at 12:00 in Dropkick Murphys / Main Room

Aaaaaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Aaaaaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Aaaaaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
AUG 6-30 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022, Masai Graham....


Starting at 12:00 in The Counting House / The Attic

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier

Comedy

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 6-30 at 12:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

What if life’s most awkward, chaotic, and downright terrifying moments weren’t just survivable… but hilarious? Comedian Thao Cao has faced near-death experiences, racism on public transport, and relentless teasing about her Vietnamese name—and somehow lived to laugh about it. In this bold, witty, and unapologetically personal show, she’ll take you on a rollercoaster of laughs, cringes, and eye-opening perspectives you didn’t know you needed. Prepare to laugh, squirm, and maybe even rethink your own survival skills. Stand up Comedy at its very best - Upside Adelaide Rapid fire Jokes - So...


Starting at 12:00 in The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap

Ryan Mold: Resistant

Ryan Mold: Resistant

Comedy

Ryan Mold: Resistant

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
AUG 6-30 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Ryan Mold: Resistant In my new stand-up show Resistant, I take a funny, honest look at what happens when life changes faster than I can keep up. From technology that confuses me, to government rules that make no sense, to the creeping reality of getting older — it all feels a bit harder than it used to. I’ll be sharing my frustrations with self-checkouts that think I’m stealing, apps that constantly need updating, and politicians insisting everything’s fine while the rest of us are just trying to survive the week. I’m baffled by cashless pubs, arguing with voice assistants, and clinging ...


Starting at 12:00 in The Pear Tree / Main Room

Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 12:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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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 the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!' (Kids In Adelaide.com.au). 'It's a lovely bite-size instalment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze' (Advertiser, Adelaide). Winner – Best Kids Show, Adelaide Fringe 2023 (Weekly Award). Sold out run Edinburgh Fringe 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Get your tickets earl...


Starting at 12:00 in The Three Sisters / The Wee Room

Autism Mama

Autism Mama

Comedy

Autism Mama

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
AUG 6-16 at 12:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

“Welcome to the world of a mother to a pubescent teenager - who happens to be autistic. A fascinating and hilarious stand-up show about a single mum guiding her autistic son through the first stages of puberty. Expect visual aids, balloons, and a heart-warming insight into the relationship between a mother and her son. A show not to be missed!” Quotes: • “Unmissable” – The Guardian • “The idea that to get people to listen, you first make them laugh, might have been made for her. Her timing is perfect” - WhatsOnStage • “Heart-warming and hilarious” – ReviewsGate • “Lacey’s lovely pres...


Starting at 12:00 in West Port Oracle / Flight Club

Mi Casa es su Casa

Mi Casa es su Casa

Comedy

Mi Casa es su Casa

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
AUG 6-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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"Mi Casa Es Su Casa" is the high energy and interactive creation of Ecuador's number 1 comic - EL Purnell. A gag-heavy show comparing the differences of living in Europe and South America. He will cover culture, family, politics, relationships, music, travel and some dark Latin secrets. El Purnell is a unique act working in the UK for over a decade and delivering his act in both Spanish and English. It does not matter if you do not speak Spanish, you will still belly laugh. However, keep your mind open as El will teach you some useful Spanish phrases in a very visual and interactive ...


Starting at 12:15 in Brass Monkey (Drummond Street) / The Cinema Room

Jeremy Dooley: Daddy Cool

Jeremy Dooley: Daddy Cool

Comedy

Jeremy Dooley: Daddy Cool

Comedy

Brass Monkey (Drummond Street) / The Cinema Room
AUG 6-30 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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Daddy Cool dives into dads, terrible advice, and speaking when you shouldn’t. Australia's Jeremy Dooley beings his debut solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe! Daddy Cool garnered rave reviews at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, took him on tour across Australia, and is a testament to his rapid rise in Australia’s comedy scene. "ABOUT TO TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM" -FORTE MAG "LAUGH TILL YOUR GUTS HURT" -WEEKEND NOTES "SUPREMELY TALENTED. A RISING STAR" -BEAT MAG 5 stars -WHAT'S THE SHOW 5 stars -27 MAGAZINE Packed full of quick jokes and storytelling, with...



Starting at 12:15 in The Counting House / The Loft

Dr Mew's Sci-Fi Cabaret

Dr Mew's Sci-Fi Cabaret

Cabaret

Dr Mew's Sci-Fi Cabaret

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Loft
AUG 6-18 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Dr Mew Cabaret is an LGBT+ line up cabaret show for sci fi lovers. Acts vary each night and include music, comedy, sketches, drag and other spectacular from around the universe. It is hosted by SJ and Dr Mew, the incel reformed into a woke cat. Cosplay optional as audience celebrate the joy of all things sci-fi. ...


Starting at 12:15 in The Raging Bull / Cellar

If By Starlight...

If By Starlight...

Theatre

If By Starlight...

Theatre

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 13-16 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Long-time romantics, in love with love, Janelle and Jacob have been through the gamut of relationships, hook-ups, and undefinable situationships. From schoolyard crushes to long-distance paramours, life in the romance lane has been filled with twists, turns, and quick exits, but neither has given up on finding their destination. Along the way, they have both picked up shards of armor to protect themselves from the disappointment of failed relationships. But when both of their first dates go south, they find themselves recuperating at the same watering hole and breaking all of their own ru...


Starting at 12:15 in The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

Adventures! Journey through Dungeons with Dragons

Adventures! Journey through Dungeons with Dragons

Childrens

Adventures! Journey through Dungeons with Dragons

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 6-16 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Imagine a stage where dragons, wizards, and brave adventurers come alive; not from a script, but through the laughter and creativity of you. Adventures! is family-friendly DnD-type improv show where audiences guide the story, shape the heroes, and even roll the dice to determine what happens next. Every performance is unique: two audience members, join a comedian on stage and embark on a quest that we make up along the way. Everyone gets to guide the tale. The audience shout out suggestions, help solve puzzles, and sometimes even hop up to improvise as goblins, fairies, or courageous wizards. ...


Starting at 12:30 in Bar 50 / The Garden Room

Magic Maestros

Magic Maestros

Childrens

Magic Maestros

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 6-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Join the Canadian Watson brothers in a world where melodies shimmer, rhythms cast spells, and every note feels enchanted. Magic Maestros is a one-of-a-kind magic-themed music show that blurs the line between concert and illusion, inviting audiences into an immersive experience where sound and wonder collide encouraging creativity long after the show ends. This isn’t just a performance, it is an interactive exploration into the fun you can have with music partnered with feats of sleight of hand and misdirection. One moment you’re dancing, laughing and singing along, and the next, you’re ga...


Starting at 12:30 in Home Bar / Basement

6-Minute NERDx Talks by Comedians

6-Minute NERDx Talks by Comedians

Comedy

6-Minute NERDx Talks by Comedians

Comedy

Home Bar / Basement
AUG 6-16 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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TEDx-style talks, but nerdier and with a twist. Each presentation has exactly 20 slides, and each slide advances automatically after 20 seconds (yes, PowerPoint really is that awesome). Each day, a different lineup of comedians from around the Fringe gives talks on their nerdy passions, inspired by the Japanese Pecha Kucha presentation style. The final talk is a mystery slideshow, where comedians pretend to be experts on slides they have never seen before. Presentations can cover anything from science, history, geography, philosophy, art, pop culture, sports, and more. Every talk is followed ...


Starting at 12:30 in The City Cafe / Las Vegas

Anime-Zing Kids!

Anime-Zing Kids!

Childrens

Anime-Zing Kids!

Childrens

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
AUG 6-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 12:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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A live anime voice acting experience for kids who can't sit still. What if your child could step inside an anime? Kids (and their grown-ups) play games, create sound effects, try character voices. You can dub real indie anime scenes live on stage. Created and hosted by Tokyo-based voice actor Soness Stevens Kitano, the former English voice of Hello Kitty (1999–2024). ★★★★★"One of the BEST kids shows at Fringe!" Clara Reviews. No anime knowledge required. Participation is encouraged, never required. ★★★...


Starting at 12:30 in The Three Sisters / The Live Room

Joke Thieves: World Championship

Joke Thieves: World Championship

Comedy

Joke Thieves: World Championship

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 6-24, 26-30 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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It's Comedy Set Swapping Live! The cult hit show where comedians perform their own jokes and then each other's. This year there will be no punches pulled as comedians battle for the world championship belt and a £1500 cash prize. ‘A brilliant format’ (Guardian). ‘An undoubted hit’ (Chortle.co.uk). Piloted for Comedy Central (US) & BBC Two (UK). Top five comedy shows of the year (List). Top 10 late nights out at the Fringe (Time Out). Top 25 shows at the Fringe (Comedy.co.uk). Featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘Spontaneous and anarchic’ **** (Fest). ‘A truly electric night’ **** (Scotsm...