Anti-Fascist Pasta Night
Anti-Fascist Pasta Night is a political stand-up hour by comedian Ron Placone that takes audiences through politics, culture, travel, relationships, and the small coping mechanisms...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
66 CowgateEdinburgh EH1 1JX
Upcoming Shows
Bath Mat
Multi award-winning comedian Phil Ellis returns to the Fringe with his hit stand-up show Bath Mat, following a hugely successful first leg of the tour...
Crowd Work
Following sold-out London shows at Leicester Square Theatre, Crowd Work makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut. This hour-long interactive show features comedy legend Frank Skinner and...
Dan Rath: Help Me Please
Multi-award winning Australian comedian Dan Rath returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his brand-new show Help Me Please, performing from 7th to 30th August...
Do the One About...
Pierre Novellie presents an hour of his best and finest bits from the last decade of his sell-out stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
Ed Gamble - Work in Progress
Ed Gamble returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with an hour-long work in progress comedy show. Fresh off his first ever international show Ed Gamble...
Ele McKenzie: Bringing It All Back Home
Ele McKenzie's debut stand-up show explores the experience of moving back in with her parents at 30, examining the gap between adult expectations and reality....
Emmaculate
Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and online star Emma Doran makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut with her smash hit stand-up show Emmaculate. This rambunctious...
Family Recipe
Cecily Hitchcock brings her highly anticipated debut stand-up hour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Through Family Recipe, Cecily takes audiences on a nostalgic dive into...
Frank Skinner - Work In Progress
Frank Skinner brings his stand-up laboratory to Edinburgh with a work-in-progress show as a new stand-up hour is assembled. Audiences can witness his successes and...
Ice Ice Nepo Baby
Multi award-winning hip-hop comedian and Edinburgh Fringe favourite MC Hammersmith returns with a brand new show in which his character discovers his parents are MC...
JUPITER
Multi award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and actor Rob Auton returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to perform a story he has written about being an...
Matt Forde's Political Party
Building on his acclaimed West End Political Party podcast residency, Matt Forde returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to record three live episodes of his...
Mother Succubus
Katie Norris returns to the Fringe following her Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show, delivering her signature style of chaotic comedy, delightfully silly songs...
Okay, One More Then Bedtime
Critically acclaimed comedian, podcaster and author Pierre Novellie brings a brand new stand-up show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, described as one final show before...
On TV!
Comedy writer-performer, actor and filmmaker Rory Cargill presents a show in which his character TV legend Beau Creme hosts a retrospective on British TV, its...
One Man Musical
One Man Musical is Flo & Joan's award-winning smash hit musical returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a triumphant debut in 2024 and subsequent...
Peach Fuzz
Award-winning comedian Ania Magliano brings her brand new stand-up hour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a full month run. Following starring in series 20...
Project Holy Moly
Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde embarks on a mission to find joy amid global political turmoil, the rising tide of populism, and his...
Reviewers Welcome...TO DIE!
Andrew Doherty returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a brand new comedy-horror, a late-night-slasher-spooktacular. Known for his sell-out hits Gay Witch Sex Cult and...
Russell Howard - Work in Progress
Russell Howard, described by The Sunday Times as one of the world's top comedians, performs eight intimate work-in-progress shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
Split
James Trickey returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a brand new hour following his sold-out and critically acclaimed debut Don't Count on Me. An...
The Bench
Mike Wozniak presents his brand-new stand-up show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe mid-way through a sell-out UK tour. Known as a legendary contestant on BAFTA...
Trout
Multi-award-winning comedian Kate Dolan brings her third consecutive show to the Fringe, with a brand new hour of rapid fire, high-energy and absurdist stand-up. Trout...
We Tried It Your Way
Award-winning comedian and creator of BBC Radio 4 sitcom Do Gooders, Garrett Millerick returns with a unique live comedy experiment in which he has built...
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: THE WOLF OF POYAIS, Assembly Roxy
“Any c**t can sell a pen, it takes a genius to sell a pen that’s not there.” Sir Gregor MacGregor, Liberator of Florida, Hero of the Venezuelan Revolution, Hero of the Peninsular War, and cazique of Poyais is holding a seminar on achieving success. The sycophant, liar, and unlikely entrepreneu…
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: PINK RABBIT (Preview), Underbelly Bristo Square
This is a delight of a play. It’s hilarious, uncomfortable, tender, thought-provoking, and utterly captivating. Amna, a young Pakistani Muslim girl, has just turned 18. Desperate to carve out an identity for herself after feeling invalidated in her super conservative household, she opens an OnlyF…
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: IN THE BLACK, Underbelly Bristo Square
In prison, a young Black man tells his story. Good with numbers, charismatic, and highly driven by ambition, he details how he went from being a scrappy kid with a demanding father in New York City to earning a $1 million bonus before landing himself in prison. Quaz Degraft’s bleak view of family …
Film Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, In Cinemas
Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name. The show ran twice on Broadway, first from 2019 to 2020 and then from 2021 to 2022. As someone who saw American Utopia ten times…
Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth Theatre
Tremendous wit and energy drive an accomplished show created in no time at all!…
Review: THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, Chandler Studio Theatre
Staged by the MA Classical and Contemporary Text students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Marc Silberschatz’s adaptation of The Tragedie of Macbeth is certainly ambitious. The cast is clearly brimming with talent and commitment, packing the production with conceptual promise... even if it…
Review: LEAR, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In this bold new imagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Scottish theatre legend Maureen Beattie takes on the towering role of the monarch whose decision to test her daughters’ love unravels both family and kingdom. A thrilling story of pride, folly and misplaced trust.…
Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor
It’s been another long, wet summer in Panto Land, it’s enough to make you right bloody miserable, so it is! But, on the edge of Woodlands Road, Gran’s not letting that get her down. She’s just grateful to have everything she could ever have wanted: a humble, comfy, wee house; her two grandso…
Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal
Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its hear…
Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre
Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps st…
Past Shows
Star Vehicle
Star Vehicle is a one woman show written and performed by Giuliana Mancini, directed by Declan Zhang, and produced by Small Boat Productions. The piece...
2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home
2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home explores the comedic nuances of Muslim identity through the lens of two dynamic characters navigating...
4PLAY, Colours Run
4PLAY, Colours Run explores a dynamic interplay of emotions and relationships, presenting a vivid narrative that captures the essence of human experience. Set against the...
A Period of Faith
A Period of Faith is a thought-provoking exploration of beliefs and spirituality, set to debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Directed by Angela King, the...
Alastair Clark: On The Record
Alastair Clark: On The Record is set to be showcased at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This performance dives into the intricacies of personal experience and...
Alex Mitchell: "Tough"
Alex Mitchell presents Tough at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from August 1 to August 25, 2025. This show promises an engaging exploration of resilience...
ali affleck and The Traveling Janes
ali affleck and The Traveling Janes features the talents of Alison Affleck, promising a dynamic blend of music and storytelling. Stationed at the Edinburgh Festival...
Alice C*CKayne:
Alice Cockayne will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from August 1 to August 25, 2025. This show is part of a diverse lineup featuring...
Amy Mason: No Thanks
Amy Mason brings her insightful comedy to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her show, which promises to dive into contemporary issues with a refreshing perspective....
anatomy of pain
Anatomy of Pain explores the complexities and intricacies of human suffering, both physical and emotional. The show dives deep into personal narratives and societal implications,...
AUDITION
AUDITION is set to premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2025. The show explores the unique pressures and challenges faced by performers in...
Fat Bitch
Fat Bitch is a provocative exploration of modern identity and body image, featuring renowned performer Alison Spittle. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Edinburgh...
Well Behaved Women
Well Behaved Women is a thought-provoking performance that delves into the complexities of societal expectations placed on women. With a poignant script and engaging storytelling,...
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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Sanctuary Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) (8/05-8/31) |
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Suitcase Show Assembly Roxy (8/05-8/30) |
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Giraffe Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) (8/05-8/31) |
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Roomies Underbelly (Jersey) (8/05-8/31) |
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Venue Premium - Two Doors Down OVO Hydro (9/25-10/11) |
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The Business Man and The Case of M. Valdemar Greenside Venue @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) – Venue 16 - 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG (8/07-8/28) |
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An Ode to the Casting Director Assembly George Square Studios (8/05-8/29) |
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A Costume Drama ZOO (Playground 3) (8/07-8/30) |