Edinburgh Fringe For Everyone
Making the Edinburgh Fringe Festival more inclusive—both for artists and audiences. Our aim is to broaden participation; whether that is performing, attending, or working behind the scenes.
Ben Miller: All the Things That Are Wrong with My Body (WIP)
By Ben MillerHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
24 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 12:40
50 mins
Age: 16+An eating disorder, a weird little caved-in chest, an orchiopexy, this boy has it all! 'Gangly' (Scotsman). 'Visibly unwell' (Kate Copstik). Step right up, step right up and see this medical marvel live on stage in this hour that’s deeply personal and darkly hilarious. This one-man cabinet of curiosities will bear his heart and de-liver the jokes with gut-busting punchlines. Ben Miller is an NYC-based scientist turned comedian who has been performing for the past 10 years. He tours 50+ cities annually.
BOOK NOWCerys Bradley: On Road Signs WIP
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
14 Aug - 23 Aug
Start times: 12:40
60 mins
Age: 14+STOP. Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022, as seen on Comedy Central, UKTV, BBC One Wales) has hyperfixated on road signs. Road signs are very pretty and they make Cerys’ brain go brrrrrrrrp. If you like road signs, follow the directions below for a silly and short history of road sign design as well as some heartfelt musings on the monotony of everyday life and the joys of autistic obsessions. GO. Outstanding Neurodiverse Performance Award nominee 2025. 'Hilarious, absurd and utterly joyful' ***** (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). 'A very funny, quick-witted improviser' ***** (OnTheMic.co.uk).
BOOK NOWCIA Shaman
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 5
7 Aug - 23 Aug
Start times: 12:40
55 mins
Age: 12+CIA Shaman is the hilarious and heart-wrenching true story of a former CIA officer whose mental breakdown became an unexpected spiritual awakening. After her life implodes, reality cracks open– bringing secrets, intrigue, ghosts, psychic phenomena and a complete identity crisis with it. Told through stand-up, storytelling and theatrical memoir, this wild one-woman show follows her journey from espionage to enlightenment, from government secrets to Reiki healer. Equal parts comedy, confession and cosmic fever dream, the show ends with a live mini group healing/meditation. Featuring a performer seen on TruTV, AMC and SiriusXM.
BOOK NOWHumdinger Words for Whippersnappers and Guttersnipes
By Ben DaliHoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 5
25 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 12:40
60 mins
Age: 8+A PG comedy-cabaret-poetry extravaganza, led by hypnotist-turned-primary school teacher, Ben Dali. Framed as a school day with an unusually entertaining supply teacher, this mischievous, fast-paced journey through elements of the Key Stage 2/3 curriculums features sharp wordplay, mind-blowing trivia, visual humour and crazy antics. Mr Dali shares his own childhood poetry, rhyming balloon-modelling lesson, a joyful exploration of English language's finest Humdinger Words, and genuine improvised rhyming mind-reading to celebrate language, curiosity and confidence. The climactic show-and-tell segment provides a platform for children to share their own poetry. So, creative whippersnappers: come prepared!
BOOK NOWA History Comedy Show
By Raul KohliHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 5 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 12:50
60 mins
Age: 12+Three comedians do stand-up as their favourite character from history or the time and place in history they’d want to time travel to! So if you've ever wanted to see stand-up comedy from Mahatma Gandhi, Marilyn Monroe or Adolf Hitler? Well now is your chance! Hosted by award-winning comedian and history buff Raul Kohli. ***** (Guardian). ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (FringeWorld.com.au/FringeFeed). Edinburgh ISH Awards Best Show Nominee 2024. 'The Bobby Thompson of our times' (Dan Jackson – The Rest is History). 'Funny, moving, powerful' (Mike Reiss, Producer/Writer – The Simpsons).
BOOK NOWHajar, Like Badger
Hoots @ The Apex — Hoot 5
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 12:50
60 mins
Age: 16+British-Iranian stand-up, singer and Channel 4 Secret Genius finalist Hajar J Woodland makes her Fringe debut, with a musical comedy about the voice she wasn’t allowed to have. Raised in a Muslim household where singing on stage was forbidden, she became a professional singer anyway – performing for footballers and finance bros while chasing the kind of love Dawson’s Creek and 90s romcoms promised her. Blending stand-up, original songs and state-school nostalgia, Hajar, Like Badger explores faith, identity and teenage romantic idealism. Expect a bold, heartfelt debut about rebellion, belonging and finding your voice. Probably no badgers.
BOOK NOWIsabelle Glinn On Ice
Hoots @ Potterrow — Wee Container 2
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 13:00
60 mins
Age: 16+Fallen former child figure skating starlet now drives the Zamboni at the ice rink. Is this her destiny? Or can she glide her way back to the top again? Isabelle Glinn (Man Up finalist, Soho Labs alum, cast member of five star award-winning show CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, ex-Disney princess) is 'charm-personified' (TheReviewsHub.com) and will delight you in this surreal, whimsical and totally ridiculous solo clown show through the medium of song, dance and of course, ice. 'A phenomenal performance... impressive to see such creativity on display' (FringeReview.com). ‘Over-confident in her sporting abilities' (BroadwayWorld.com).
BOOK NOWPlaything
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:10
55 mins
Age: 16+A five-year-old pageant contestant, an ex-Etonian turned delusional DJ and a mute schoolgirl whose entire personality is her ginormous rucksack. The link? Pending. But they’re all played by a girl. She’s 25 but she’s got no tits. Plaything is a masterfully crafted hour of clown and character comedy. Satirical, infantilising, absurd, this is what happens when you combine spectatorship, a youthful appearance and existential dread. With 'girl' written all over her body, this woman's work is yet to be taken seriously. Developed at Soho Theatre Labs, Plaything is an unconsciously hard-hitting product of unbridled play.
BOOK NOWJake Baker: The Gentle Men's Club
By Jake BakerHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 4
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:15
60 mins
Age: 12+Masculinity is in crisis! Alpha Dogs and Macho Maniacs dominate the conversation. But is there another way? Can feminism work for men? What are the benefits of the sit-down-wee? Join hilariously funny, critically acclaimed, all-round good egg Jake Baker (recipient of the Fringe Monkey Talent Award 2025) as he explores a more gentle approach to being a chap. 'Thoughtful and very funny!' (List). 'Quietly impressive; a talent that shouldn't be overlooked' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Endearingly offbeat' **** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). ‘Consistent laughter throughout, an easy manner at the mic belies the cleverness of the writing’ (Scotsman).
BOOK NOWBuddha vs Jesus
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 13:20
60 mins
Age: 14+In the blue corner, weighing in at 140 pounds fighting out of Nazareth, he goes by The Messiah, it’s Jesus Christ. In the red corner, weighing in at 365 pounds fighting out of Lubini, Nepal, he goes by the Buddha or the Notorious SID, it’s Siddhartha Gautama. Join us for an hour-long comic play where they will be debating the merits of their own religion and roasting their rivals! Team YOLO or Team Dharma? Written by Raul Kohli (writer/creator of Comic Sanskrit). ***** (Guardian). 'Genius' (Fest).
BOOK NOWAlex Camp: Dopamine Rat
By Alex CampHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:25
60 mins
Age: 16+Alex Camp returns for his second Fringe show, a searingly honest yet bonkers look at addictions both big and small. Stampede through the rat run of booze, sex and mental health while injected buzzing on Alex's trademark original comedy songs. The Leicester Comedy Festival award nominee is a former Tokyo expat, failed musician, love-rat and addict. His argument is, these addictions shaped his life and made him a better person. Why do we get addicted? How do we find community? What are the toilets like? Featuring Taylor Swift, hand dryers, sweets, code-switching and much more.
BOOK NOW5 Headliners for £10
By RGB MonsterHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 1
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:30, 19:30
55 mins
Age: 16+The smash hit sell-out 2023-2025 show returns! Five top-level circuit comedians perform their very best material, one after the other. No picking on the audience, no MC in between asking you where you're from – just non-stop laughs from headline-level comedy circuit professionals who know exactly how to bring the funny! There is still no better value-for-money way to spend £10 at the Fringe, so find out for yourself why 5 Headliners for £10 is on Fringe-goers must-see list year after year. Extra shows added due to popular demand, so early booking recommended.
BOOK NOWHOW TO FRINGE: a chat show with thom tuck
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:30
55 mins
Age: 12+Join Thom Tuck and various disparate guests from around the world of the Fringe for an informative, ridiculous and gentle hour. Expect producers, comics, actors, reviewers and more to enlighten and enliven your afternoon. On the best days there'll be salacious gossip, underground recommendations and a pot of coffee for the first few people through the door. On the other days... well, at least there's coffee. As seen on a Tango advert. 'Quintessential festival experiences' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Fruity, befuddled and increasingly melancholy' (Guardian). 'The next David Mitchell' (Mail on Sunday).
BOOK NOWA Bunch of Characters – Hugo Hayes
By Hugo HayesHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 6
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:40
45 mins
Age: 14+Hugo has some new characters he wants to show you. With over 30 million views online and tens of thousands of followers, can he do it IRL? Come and find out. Featured in Chortle.co.uk's Edinburgh Fringe 10x10 Sketch Shows to watch 2025.
BOOK NOWAlt or Nothing: Alternative Comedy Showcase
By Hoots FringeHoots @ Potterrow — Big Yurt
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:40
55 mins
Age: 16+The all or nothing alternative comedy showcase where bold performers debut wild ideas, strange characters and daring material. No safety net. No guarantees. Just raw, unpredictable comedy where anything can happen, sometimes spectacularly! Every night features a different line-up of comedians, clowns and characters. No two shows are ever the same. Join us for new chaos daily!
BOOK NOWStuart Thomas: Bad Fatty
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 13:40
45 mins
Age: 16+A punchline-heavy stand-up hour about how fat men are portrayed in film, TV and comedy – and what that does to you, when you grow up inside those stories. From wheezing sidekicks and cautionary tales, to sexless best friends, Stuart Thomas dismantles the cliches with sharp writing and high-energy delivery. This isn’t a lecture – it’s a mischievous, joke-dense show about taking up space unapologetically. 'Made me laugh a lot' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). Finalist: Beat the Frog World Series.
BOOK NOWScary Queen of Scots
Hoots @ The Apex — Hoot 3
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 13:50
50 mins
Age: 16+We have all dreamed about being famous as children. Gill dreamt about being switched at birth and one day her family, a royal family, would come get her... 50 years on, it still hasn't happened. Gill's life, like Mary Queen of Scots, has had some misadventures, terrible failed relationships and near-death experiences. But unlike Mary, Gill won't lose her head. She's ready to claim the throne and pronounce herself the Queen of Scottish Comedy. A fun show that looks at thwarted dreams and failed ambitions.
BOOK NOW2026 Pick of the Fringe
By Hoots FringeHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 16 Aug
Start times: 14:00, 17:00
55 mins
Age: 14+Hoots Comedy official Pick of the Fringe showcase returns for 2026 with another hand-picked selection of our favourite acts from across the Fringe. We present an ever-changing lineup of some of the best comics the Fringe has to offer, all crammed into one amazing show. 'A must–see for Scottish comedy lovers' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Rick Molland is perfect for the role of compere' (ThreeWeeks). 'Stand-out stand-up' (Rip It Up). Perth Fringe Comedy Award nominated.
BOOK NOWAdele Cliff: Work in Progress
By Adele CliffHoots @ Potterrow — Wee Container 1
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 14:00
60 mins
Age: 16+Multi award-winning comedian, Adele Cliff, brings a work-in-progress show to the Fringe. Expect material on love, life choices and llamas. Catch these jokes whilst they're still super fresh. Praise for Adele's previous shows: 'Master of comedy' ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). 'Truly funny' ***** (TLA Adelaide). 'Guaranteed laughs' ***** (The Student Newspaper). 'A-list jokes' **** (TheComicsComic.com). 'Heartfelt storytelling and incredibly astute observations' **** (Hugging Comedians). 'Takes her job to be silly very seriously and it certainly pays off' **** (EdFringeReview.com). 'Funny, well-written' **** (One4Review.co.uk).
BOOK NOWGood Boy
By Sorabh DhirHoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 1
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 14:00
50 mins
Age: 16+Can these slumdogs be good boys? Sorabh Dhir grew up in a typical Indian household, where education was paramount and dogs were to be feared. Growing up in Essex, Sorabh always felt everyone around him decided who he was before he did. Wondering whether he is British or Indian enough? Should he be a lawyer or a tech bro? Who should he marry? What if he abandons all of that for comedy and gets a dog called Rocket? Good Boy is a show about finding success through mistakes. With special guest appearances from Rocket!
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