Comedy

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-17 at 10:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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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...

Comedy

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Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 23:55 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Confessional? Avant-garde? Odd? It’s experimental midnight comedy. Come witness one hour of time pass, as if by magic... 'With nothing but a microphone and a rain sound machine, Stags brings his audience into his memories...' (Margaret Hall, Playbill). 'Inventive, unpredictable... He’s a poet, writer, and comic who thrives on the edges of convention' (Steve H, One4Review.co.uk)....

Cabaret

A Slice of Elvis

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-17, 19-30 at 22:30 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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“A Slice of ELVIS” by and with Mike McAlpine Fancy a “Humorous glimpse behind the jumpsuit”? (Punintentional UK) Meet MIKELVIS in relentless pursuit of the King! A one-man celebration of Elvis Tribute Artist quirkiness: fearless hips, dirty tricks and serious vocal devotion. Enjoy a comedic homage to Elvis’ timeless music and unique performance abilities! With over 30 years of hands-on Elvis Tribute experience, as well as a background in award-winning comedy, Mike McAlpine marries best-in-class Elvis impersonation, fact-based storytelling and musical interludes with KOERPERKLAMAUK, his o...

Theatre

Between Strands

Theatre

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 18-22 at 10:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Have you ever thought about what your hair holds? Between Strands is a visually striking and emotionally resonant performance that explores memory, love, and loss through the symbolic power of hair. Drawing on Taiwanese rituals and East Asian traditions, it traces how life, grief, and remembrance pass between generations. From newborn hair-shaving ceremonies symbolising renewal to mourning practices that mark loss, hair becomes a thread connecting the living and the departed. The performance follows a young woman living in the UK as she navigates the death of her grandmother in Taiwan. A...

Comedy

James Beatty: I'm Not Busy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-30 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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An hour of stand-up with comedy's cheekiest chap. Expect a quick witted comedy special, with captivating stories and tales from experiencing 78 countries around the world. You ask him if he wants to do something and he will always reply with... "I'm Not Busy". Fresh from winning over audiences all over the world with his big smile and warm energy, positive crowd interactions and a love for life. @JamesBeattyComedian “Funniest F**king Dude I’ve Ever Seen In My Life” Gerard Butler 2023 “Such a funny guy who makes you feel like you’re one of his pals. Very down to earth and so so funny. 100...

Comedy

Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-30 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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You shall not pass... up this opportunity to see some great Kiwi comedy! The last Lord of the Rings movie came out in 2003 and these NZ comedians are still riding that wave. They don’t have a single joke about Hobbits, dragons or really any opinions on the works of Peter Jackson – they’re just using this as a marketing ploy. Although, they are travelling all the way to Edinburgh so, in a way, their journey is a lot like Frodo and Sam taking the ring to Mordor (we assume. We haven’t actually seen the movies). 'These are some essential people to know about.' Theatreview (NZ) Winne...

Comedy

Rizal Van Geyzel: Single Fatherhood

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-16, 18-30 at 18:00 (55 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 all-round fabulous show!" - One4Review
"A terrific comic and a wonderful storyteller!" - The Scotsman

Single Fatherhood (The Sequel to Prison)
Lost his business. Lost his wife. Now he's losing his mind—while looking after three kids on his own. This comedian, once jailed for telling jokes about being Muslim in Malaysia, faces his toughest gig yet: single fatherhood. Is he keeping it together? Barely. But the alternative is putting them out on the street. More freedom for him, sure. But not a good story to tell on stage. A stand-up show ...

Comedy

Soness: Sumo Injury Comeback Tour

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 19:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Former voice of Hello Kitty, fresh from her Sumo injury tour, Soness talks about growing up homeless in a beat-up Datsun (now Nissan) in America to making metro announcements on the other side of the world — only to be upgraded (AKA replaced by)… Shhh… AI might be listening!

Tokyo-based voice artist Soness weaves stories of voice acting, childhood nostalgia, and love—all while mastering Zen and the art of not becoming your mother.

Burbank Comedy Festival semi-finalist. Plauzzable Comedian of the Year.

★★ ...

Comedy

StingAlong! (with Brad and Steve)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 21:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"It's karaoke night at Sting's house! But he's drunk and won't let anyone else have the mic!” An obstinate, grouchy, and mic-hogging Sting wants all the attention for himself, singing classic song after classic song, occassionally forgetting the words and making up new ones. “Roxeanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” “If I Ever Lose My Faith,” and many more get the lunatic treatment they've been needing all these years. And the crowd is invited to “Sting Along”... as long as they don't want to hold the mic or anything crazy like that!...

Theatre

The RemAIns of the Butler

Theatre

The Counting House / The Attic

AUG 6-17, 19-30 at 15:00 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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“The RemAIns of the Butler” by Mike McAlpine What if a humanoid robot challenges a butler’s world? In “The RemAIns of the Butler”, manservant Michael may maintain his composure but, rest assured, this is a butler in the midst of an existential crisis. He asks himself the question no profession can avoid today: can I survive in the age of AI? Michael is a top-notch British butler. Ivor Spencer-trained, no less. But what is the long-term worth of a butler to an employer who has just purchased a humanoid robot? Many consider a butler a status symbol: ramrod posture, frock coat, quiet assura...

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

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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...

Comedy

2 Muslim 2 Furious 3: Sharia? I Hardly Know Her!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-30 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Tired of being called terrorists, they became something worse: comedians! After back-to-back sell-out runs, featuring on STV News and BBC R4, and raising over £8000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Islamic double-act return with a brand new show! Join the double-act for gameshows and prizes, leaked footage of their Riyadh Comedy Festival audition, and the answer to the question on everyone’s lips: did the Queen REALLY convert to Islam on her deathbed?! 10% of all proceeds donated to MAP. "slick delivery with stereotype-crushing material" - Rolling Stone “Deliciously funny” – The...

Comedy

A Musical Comedy Showcase with Alex Camp

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-14 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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We've all seen the eye rolls and heard the moan; "Oh no, MUSICAL comedy." Yet Bo Turnham, Flight of the Conchords, Tenacious D, Flo and Joan, David O'Doherty et al are still legends of comedy. Not saying they'll necessarily perform at THIS show, but with the proliferation of social media, many comics have diversified into musical content and there needs to be a corner of the Fringe dedicated to it. Each night features a rotating line-up of strong circuit comedians bringing their sharpest material that happens to be in the form of a song, themed around music, or a sonically unique adaptation...

Cabaret

A-List Burlesque and Cabaret

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-30 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Prepare for a night of glittering decadence, daring artistry, and unbridled celebration Allstars burlesque and cabaret takes over the stage for an unforgettable evening. This spectacular showcase brings together the finest local talent and dazzling international stars with a show that promises to seduce the senses, ignite the imagination, and leave the audience breathless beneath the glow of the spotlight. Each act is a masterpiece of tease and transformation. Expect sultry striptease, high-energy dance, and comedic cabaret that blend vintage glamour with modern flair. Local legends share t...

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome to participate in whatever way they feel capable. We involve everybody; skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! One adult can dance with two...

Comedy

Comedian Cover Bands

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-27, 29-30 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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No fixed band. No fixed roles. Each night, a different group of comedians are thrown together to tackle a classic song. Some can play. Some definitely can’t. Comedian Cover Band is live, unrepeatable, and where comedians see how far confidence can really get them... They didn’t rehearse. That’s kind of the point. Comedian Cover Band throws comics together to play a classic song—no band, no safety net, just instinct, ego, and whatever they remember from the chorus. It’s part tribute, part derailment, part beautiful mess. Some notes land, some certainly don’t. What matters is the moment:...

Events and Tours

Documentary Premiere; Free Wheelin in the Riff Dimension, The Unspecials

Events and Tours

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Since the fringe started the free fringe has offered creative freedom to artists and accessible art to audiences. It is a unique pocket of the worlds biggest arts festival that gives permission and space for performers to experiment and audiences to take a gamble. This documentary from Laura McMahon (BAFTA Connect, BBC3, Edinburgh Tv Fest New Voice Award Winner) celebrates this with a collection of 'UnSpecials.' When there is no plan or production value to hide behind, that’s when the door is open the most iinteresting moments in comedy, and life. The gap of performing is narrowed for ...

Comedy

Funny Women: The Glitter Project at the Fringe

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 12, 19, 26 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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This is an exciting showcase offering female and non-binary performers a platform, whether it’s their first time on stage or they are a more established act looking for a safe place to try out new material. Our line-ups include comedians from a range of countries, skill levels and comedy styles – so you never know what to expect! Our hosts will be part of The Glitter Project mentoring team, who will also be available to give advice both to performers and even audience members around their comedy aspirations. We piloted this initiative at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe thanks to being awarded a B...

Comedy

John Robertson: Excitable Boy!

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-30 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The UK’s most manic comic! Life-affirming, high-octane improv filth! 'A force of nature' **** (Daily Telegraph). 'Secure tickets now before some Taskmaster-type programme claims him for mainstream fame and his star becomes unreachable' **** (TheReviewsHub.com). Expect trademark wildness from the creator of legendary improv game-show – The Dark Room (British Comedy Guide’s Best-Reviewed Comedy Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and nominated Best International Act New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025). Check viral clips on Instagram: @Mr_Dark_Room, TikTok: @RobbotronTwitch, YouTube: Robbotron....

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! ...

Comedy

Paul Currie: REMOVE YOUR SKIN PLEASE

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 7-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 20:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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This will be award winning absurdist comedian Paul Currie’s brand new show, and his 11th full hour long Show. A welded fusion of ADHD, stand up, clown, mime, art, noise rock and utter nonsense that shall be squeezed into 60min of the most utterly bonkers comedy madness ever brought to a live stage. Strap in and let go for a rusted rollercoaster ride into the south hemisphere of reality. Imagine David Lynch & Iggy Pop meet Spike Milligan on Buckfast & Haribo.  “ INCREDIBLE! A treasure trove of imaginative physical comedy.” ★★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN  “Paul Currie i...

Comedy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-30 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A unique show where the UK's most thoughtful and funny stand-up comedians perform sets on philosophical themes or with philosophical questions. 'An ingenious concept' (BingeFringe.com). Hosted by former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow, 'An intelligent new star' (Comedy.co.uk) 'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman). ...

Comedy

The Pleb's Pow Wow

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Plebs need to have a pow wow. The world is a mess, our leaders aren't stepping up and it's time for us to do the necessary. That's where you come in. At each show, Ian Stone will choose some major issues. And together, we'll sort them. It could be the potholes that life throws up, what punishment is suitable for irritating behaviour in a public place or how to be sure that tropical fruit is fresh. One day, we might do the Middle East. Imagine that being sorted! **** The Times...

Comedy

Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 15-30 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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In this hour I will prove two things: magic is real and also, that I have been shagged. "★★★★★ – Immediately dragging us under with his menacing charm” – Ed Fringe Review "★★★★★ – Tom Lawrinson is in a class of his own" – Edinburgh Festivals "★★★★ – Lawrinson has turned playful menace into an art form” – The Scotsman ★★★★ – Broadway World...

Comedy

Aidan Jones - JS Bach

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-17, 19-30 at 19:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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JS Bach lived 300 years ago and laid the foundations for all of modern music, from The Beatles to Beethoven. He was also just a grumpy German bloke who loved beer and had 20 kids. Classical piano, presented with jokes by a bald dickhead with a beard. The follow-up show from Aidan Jones after his critically acclaimed and award-winning show 'Chopin's Nocturne'. "Sidesplittingly funny." - The Guardian "This should not work, but it does." ★★★★ - The List “Deeply moving.” ★★★★ – The Scotsman WINNER - Tour Ready Award at Adelaide Fringe 2025...

Comedy

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians and the audience do a crossword, get the clues and get the laughs. Pegasus Compilation show of the year 2024 ...

Comedy

Ashley Haden: Genocidal Liberal 2, Electric Boogaloo

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 22:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Every year Ashley Improves. Every year the world gets worse. Coincidence? Yes. Anyway. Ashley Haden is back with a follow up to his favourite title.The only comedian to every win a peace prize. "Haden isn’t just good at this, he’s one of the best." ...

Theatre

Broadguess

Theatre

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-30 at 10:45 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Dee Ryan (The American Office and Second City alum) performs Broadguess, a Shakespearean Every Brilliant Thing. Broadguess is a hilarious interactive, comedic solo Shakespeare show. Elizabethan detective Broadguess, working the Elsinore castle beat - ghosts, again - gets a hot tip about Ophelia drowning in a brook and becomes entangled in the dark and ridiculous world of Shakespeare. "Who is William Shakespeare and why is he getting away with murder?" Fun, funny interactive, irreverent, improvisation, celebration of theater itself! Imagine the Reduced Shakespeare Company reducing its cast to o...

Comedy

Dan James: Lucky

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-12 at 00:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Dan James didn’t feel emotions until he was 30 – now he’s making up for lost time. A new queer stand-up hour for anyone who’s glued to their iPhone. Tour support for Joel Kim Booster, Jay Jurden, James Adomian & Rachel Scanlon; I Heart Jokes Awards “Best Newcomer” (nominee); SiriusXM Comedy Club “Best of 2025”; 30m views online. ...

Comedy

Dave Chawner: Dry Humour

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Dave’s given up booze…but does that make him sober? A sharp, self-deprecating look at ageing, changing & identity. As seen on BBC, ITV & Channel 5. Heard on Radio 1,Radio 2 & Radio 4. “Hilariously entertaining"-Mail On Sunday...

Comedy

Deage Paxton: Dead Man's Hand

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-17, 19-30 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Deage Paxton: Dead Man’s Hand A "choose your own adventure" style stand-up show. No setlist. No safety net. No two shows the same. On August 2, 1876, Wild Bill Hickok was gunned down in a Deadwood saloon holding the winning hand: Aces and Eights. Known ever since as the "Dead Man’s Hand," it serves as a reminder that even when you are holding the best cards, the game can change in an instant. After 15 years on the UK circuit—headlining The Stand, the Glee Club, and providing tour support for Tom Stade, Carl Hutchinson, and Ria Lina—I’m putting my career on the table and letting you deal th...

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. ...

Comedy

Lenny Sherman: One Of The Good Guys

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 19-30 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Charming Cockney geezer Lenny Sherman THINKS he’s one of the good guys. But the reality is the big, scary, inappropriate, thug is blind to his flaws and thinks his crazy behaviour is normal… And that’s where the comedy lies. The lovable rogue has a good heart and is doing his best to grow, but cor blimey! He ain’t half got a long way to go! Big Sherm tackles, identity politics, football culture and family life sharing personal anecdotes and observations with a provocative style. Expect unexpected twists and a punchline to remember. “Power-packed performance jammed full of gags – a r...

Comedy

Rizal Van Geyzel: Arrested

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-16, 18-30 at 15:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"★★★★ An all-round fabulous show!" - One4Review
"A terrific comic and a wonderful storyteller!" - The Scotsman

Rizal Van Geyzel (Comedy Central Asia) was jailed for telling jokes about his own Islamic heritage. After a year under fire from right wing extremists, a hostile government, and a sedition hearing, Rizal returns to the Fringe to tell his story. How it all happened, what it means for the role of comedy, and the impact it had on freedom of speech in Malaysia. Don't worry, all this sounds a bit heavy but the show is really funny....

Comedy

Stories From the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 6-17, 19-30 at 16:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A BDSM dungeon is only as good as its staff: the dommes, the subs, and of course, the manager. In order to fund her dreams when starting out in standup comedy in New York City, Katharyn Henson worked a day job as the manager of a BDSM dungeon. From her desk in the office of the dungeon, Katharyn served as the conduit between clients and her co-workers, becoming immersed within a world often judged and misunderstood and experiencing real stories involving the brilliant, funny, and flawed people that shape such an unconventional workplace. ...

Comedy

The Agony and Ecstasy of Bingo Joe

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft

AUG 13-30 at 00:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Agony and Ecstasy of Bingo Joe is a one-man show in which the audience plays a round of bingo with a man who has given his life to his craft. For an ever shrinking community, bingo is not a game, it's a way of life. Bingo Joe has devoted his life to perfecting the craft of bingo calling. Bingo Joe has forged a career despite all physical, mental, and societal limitations, but the rise of AI and automation may deal the deathblow to his profession and identity. Bingo is more than balls with numbers, sometimes it’s a number with balls....

Comedy

100% Scouse Comedy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 20:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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What's Happenin' Fringe, Edinburgh's two favourite Scousers are back! Join Kyle Legacy (regular at Hot Water Comedy Club, record for most gigs at Edinburgh Fringe) and Dean Coughlin (Have a Word podcast, Chortle Hotshot of 2025) for a show where you decide what the lads talk about with nothing off limits. Its 100% Scouse and a 100% funny. You'll Never Laugh Alone! Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025...

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-30 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The night is young and 3's Comedy: Late Nights is going to bring you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. You never know what's going to happen at Late Nights, the only guarantee is that you're going to laugh. 3's Comedy: Late Nights stars Adam Knox, Peter Jones & Luka Muller who are three of the brightest stars of the new wave of Australian comedy. They're staying up late to deliver you some late night laughs. | (Luka Muller) "Undoubtedly one to watch." - Herald Sun (Peter Jones) "Jones packs jokes within jokes." - Funny Tonne (Adam Knox) "He rides a near-constant...

Comedy

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-30 at 13:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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'4 Teachers, For Teachers'... or parents, or anyone who has ever been a student. Ever wondered what teachers get up to outside of school? Or what goes on in the staff room? Or what they really think of the students? Comedian and teacher Ty Gray is collecting the funniest teachers from around the Fringe to present stories and jokes from the classroom and beyond. Each show, he will be joined by a rotating cast of teacher-comedians so that you can experience the relatable highs and lows of one of the toughest professions! "Happy to say what other teachers would only dare think in private. 9/10." ...

Comedy

Angel Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 18-30 at 11:45 (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

Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a brand new showcase of new acts to Edinburgh for the 2026 – after nine sell-out years! Award-winning comedians and the best new acts. Watch the stars of the future for free. Or book ahead to guarantee entry. Time Out-recommended and Top 10 on TripAdvisor. ...

Comedy

Cyclopath Stand Up and Songs Vol 3

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 14:45 (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

Canadian comedian and cycling advocate Dion Owen returns for his seventh Fringe! With a show honed from years of professional touring. Featuring a mix of polished jokes, improvised keyboard songs and occasional cycling propaganda. ...

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...

Comedy

Fakespeare

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 18-30 at 17:45 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Patrick Hercamp (SOUND & FURY) performs the Bard's work like you've never seen it before! This award winning vaudeville comedian condenses some of Shakespeare's best loved tragedies, characters, and iconic dramatic moments into a blisteringly funny vaudeville romp. This show is for Shakespeare fans and total illiterates. “Fakespeare smashes right through all the traditional barriers and is presented in a hilarious, fun and enjoyable way. It makes Shakespeare’s work accessible to everyone and will guarantee you enjoy and understand the playwright.” The West Australian ★★★...

Comedy

Late Night In Canada

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 22:15 (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

The most popular Canadian late night talk show is back! (also the only) Catch Gord's monologue followed by different guests every night, grilled by the hard hitting Canadian interview questions. ***Lack of CBC funding means Gord is also the band "This Gord is easy on the eyes" - Dion Owen ...

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: From The Ashes

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-16, 18-30 at 19:15 (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

Multi-award winning standup comic tells the story of how the last Ashes Series changed his life. A story of love, loss and a Christmas night miracle. 'A master of the genre' One4Review ★★★★ 'Star in waiting. He is untouchable' The Times ★★★★ 'Few have been as deeply moving as Nathan Cassidy' The Scotsman 2025 Last Christmas Day, Nathan Cassidy is alone in his divorcee basement, feverish and half-drunk, watching England getting destroyed in the Ashes. But as the Ashes slips further out of reach, something strange begins to happen... The Au...

Comedy

Sam See: Sam See It, Sam Say It, Sam Sorted (WIP)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 10, 17, 24 at 14:45 (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

Sam See has a brand new show that promises to be rib-tickling, side-splitting, and [INSERT THIRD GENERIC ADJECTIVE], with exactly one train joke!
Whether you want gay jokes, Asian jokes, immigrant jokes, or whichever minority group you support, he’s probably one of them!
He’s totally written this copy and not his agent, who definitely hasn't banned him from doing what he loves: educational comedy, interactive games, and heartfelt messages.
Join Sam as he tries to tick the boxes, be a 'successful comedian', and understand what it means to be yourself in this modern world....

Comedy

Sid Singh: Love Bombing

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-30 at 16:15 (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

Award Winning and Triple Nominated Comedian Sid Singh returns with a brand new show all about what it means to keep fighting the Trump Administration after everything that's happened. Except instead of being depressing. Its f*cking hilarious....

Comedy

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-17 at 17:45 (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

★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ The Telegraph ★★★★ 1/2 One 4 Review The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand new show. See him work out fresh jokes, furious rants, and ridiculous stories, ahead of his massive nationwide tour this autumn. Star of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4. 'Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent o...

Comedy

Wiki Knows Best – The Rest Is Islands

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 10:15 (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

The newest episode in Wiki’s Insular Knowledge series – part comedy, part edutainment, part love letter to the world at large and islands in particular. Oh, that’s right: and to books! Because as weird Wikis and well-read audience members alike already know: islands are the books and stories of the ocean. Contained areas of fantasy, adventure, whims and larks, poetic landscapes, epic wildernesses, and the odd fist-eatingly boring desert in this wide, wild ocean of „Well, f*ck”.* As a self-proclaimed geography whiz and officially recognized magistress of literature, Wiki invites her audie...